We think this machine is NTSC as has issue playing back tapes (pixelation etc) when pal tape put inSold as is, maybe OK and just is NTSCformat or may need fixed.Hour metersOperation:- 35840 hoursDru:- 6285 hourssTape run 1729 hoursThreading 9719threadsFrom panasonic below,Standing at the top of the DVCPRO family, the AJ-HD150 master VTRprovides high-end editing of 1080i/720p HD images and 8-channel digitalaudio.In addition to HD playback, it provides playback of all DVCPRO50,DVCPROP, DVCPRO and DV tapes. Adding an optional board also allowsup/down conversion for HD output from SD tapes or SD output from HDtapes. Metadata such as close-caption data can be recorded with theoptional AJ-VNC150P. Compact and lightweight, it features almost thesame 4RU size and low power consumption as a DVCPRO VTR.Features:The AJ-HD150 supports playback and record of 1080i and 720p permitting work in facilities that require both HD formatsPlays back all leading DV-based cassettes including Mini-DV, DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO P (480/60p) and DVCPRO HDUpconverts from SD DTV formats to HD all in the same machine (With AJ-UDC150 option)Playout high-definition but monitor in standard-definition, for convenientand less expensive monitoring (With AJ-UDC150 option)Comesstandard with an HD Serial Digital Interface (1.5 Gbps / SMPTE292M) forstraightforward, interconnectivity with other digital HD equipmentUsesthe same low cost, standard 1/4 inch tape cassette as DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 products. This ultra-compact cassette lends the AJ-HD150 tape formatcompatibility with our 50 and 25 Mbps formatsAt 100 Mbpshigh-density video recording, the DVCPRO HD high-efficiency compressionalgorithm achieves a level of picture quality that rivals HD formatsusing 1/2 inch tapeAccommodates 5.1 surround sound + stereo, ormulti-language programming for international distribution or domesticSAP. Interconnect supports eight-channels of digital audio in/out, orfour channels of analog audio in/outPlaying back in theirnative formats, SD tapes do not require the optional AJ-UDC150 FormatConverter. SD Outputs include both SDI and analog ports (composite videoand 4-channel audio). DVCPRO P output is available only via SDIInstallationof the AJ-UDC150 Format Converter Option allows up, down, and crossconversion for multiple HD and SD formats. In addition, aspect ratioconversion can be set for the preferred end resultThe SerialData Transport Interface port option allows for lossless transfers ofcompressed data between HD equipment without quality losses.Additionally, since the compressed data stream is 100 Mbps rather than8-bit 995Mbps, conventional SDI routing equipment can be usedWithoptional AJ-VNC150 board, ancillary data can be Integrated into theserial digital data stream. Typical applications include closedcaptions, Metadata, Neilsen ID's, various user data, ID "triggers",program source ID's, "3-line VITC", etc.Exceptional quality,noiseless slow motion playback can be set at multiple speeds rangingfrom -1 ~ +1x. And settings can be stored in memory for instant accessas needed. DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO modes increase the range from -1 ~ +2x.Play back DV format tapes w/ variable speed, continuously variable from -1 ~ +1 with excellent qualityKeepingup with the pace of on-air and edit suite operations, the AJ-HD150 notonly handles tape load-in swiftly but delivers near instant servolock-upThe AJ-HD150 runs high-speed visible shuttle search inboth forward and reverse at up to 32x normal speed, and 50x speed inshuttle modeCue up to scenes via 8 front panel buttons designed for rapid access to pre-assigned cue pointsSounding just like analog audio scrub, 8-channels of digital audio assist in determining edit points via audio cuesFullfeatured studio editing capabilities include jog/shuttle control, ±0frame accurate editing, RS422A & RS232 ports, assemble & insertediting, preview, review and trim capabilities, plus an 80-event cuememoryExtensive setup menu typical of all DVCPRO VTRs allowspreferred operating parameters to best suit a given production ortypical day-to-day operationsUser programmable, a front paneldisplay w/ related controls provides access to menu re-sets withoutgoing into full menu screensUser files are easily uploaded to a PCMCIA card for future access, or for transferring files to another machineRecord and play back 46 minutes of HD formatted materialHousedin an environmentally conscious package, the AJ-HD150 fits into a 4RUrack space, weighs but 44 lbs. and draws only 300 watts of power