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1. Unit mm inches Mass Approx 5 kg 11 1b Supplied accessories AC power cord 1 Cleaning cassette 1 Optional accessories DSRM 10 20 Remote Control Unit RCC 5G 10G 30G 9 pin remote control cable length 5 m 16 ft 10 m 33 ft 30 m 98 ft Digital video cassette Standard size PDV 64ME 94ME 124ME 184ME Mini size PDVM 12ME 22ME 32ME 40ME Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 61 Appendix gt 3 y D 5 E x x puoddy Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV format Here are explained about DVCAM and DV formats the differences compatibility and limitations on editing Differences between DVCAM and DV format Track pitch 15um 10um Audio sampling frequency 12bit 32kHz 16bit 48kHz 12bit 32kHz 16bit 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz Audio recording mode Lock mode Unlock mode Time mode Drop frame system DSR 40 only or Non drop frame system Drop frame system only 1 There are two modes for audio recording Lock mode and Unlock mode In Lock mode the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized In Unlock mode which consumer DV format adopts the two sampling frequencies are independent Therefore lock mode is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition dur
2. Audio monitor system connections The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections For details of these connections refer to each connected device s instruction manual Speaker right channel Cables with RCA MONITOR MONITOR phono plugs not OUT1 OUT2 supplied Audio amplifier MXP 290 Speaker Audio Mixer left channel Reference video signal connection When you perform recording or editing be sure to use a reference video signal For details of the reference video signals see About reference video signals on page 34 REF VIDEO IN 75 Q termination switch ON REF VIDEO IN PVE 500 DFS 500 500P e i DSR 85 85P Editing Control Unit DME Switcher recorder REF VIDEO IN 75 Q termination switch ON REF VIDEO IN 75 Q termination switch ON REF VIDEO INPUT DSR 40 40P player 1 REF VIDEO IN AOC UVW 1600 1600P player 2 BLACK BURST OUT Use 75 Q coaxial cables for all of these connections 36 Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Control signal connections The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing controller to control all other A B roll editing system devices Setting on all devices controlled from the editing controller Switch Sang REMOTE LOCAL REMOTE Mixer control mode selection switch PARALLEL DSR
3. Set it to OFF See page 13 The menu does not appear Connect the video monitor to the MONITOR connector The power cannot be turned off The REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE Set it to LOCAL See page 13 Edit point shifts The editing accuracy is not adjusted Adjust the editing accuracy See page 40 When inputting S video or composite signal the unit cannot output component signal in EE mode This is not malfunction The playback does not synchronized with the reference video signal when inputting DV signal This is not malfunction Select S video or video when you perform the playback synchronized with an external sync signal Pause is released automatically Pause mode is automatically released to protect the tape except in editing See page 52 Bunooysa qno pue soueuejuleyy 9 181deu9 The jog control does not function after fast forwarding the tape to its end with equipment connected to the REMOTE connector when the TIMER switch is set to REPEAT This is not malfunction Rewind the tape using the tape transport button Auto Repeat does not function e The portion of the tape within 20 seconds from the top is not available for Auto Repeat Record for more than 20 seconds e The TIMER switch is set to OFF Set it to REPEAT Noise occurs during dubbing using the DV jack Input signal other than normal signal is input Set the in
4. Chapter 5 Menu Settings 51 a Menu Organization Menu options AUTO OFF Set this option to ON OFF Description of settings e To turn off the VCR automatically if there is no operation and the tape stops for an hour Auto Off To deactivate Auto Off AUTO REWIND ON OFF To rewind the tape to its beginning automatically if the tape reaches to an end Auto Rewind To deactivate Auto Rewind INDEX WRITE AUTO OFF To record index signals when recording begins Not to record index signals CASSETTE MEMORY SEARCH AUTO OFF To search recordings with the cassette memory If the tape does not have a cassette memory the VCR will search recordings using index signals recorded on the tape itself To search recordings using the index signals recorded on the tape CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE ALL DATA INDEX DATA DATE DATA PHOTO DATA To erase all the data in the cassette memory When using the cassette whose memory can store over 16 Kbits of data you can only select ALL DATA To erase index data in the cassette memory e To erase date data in the cassette memory To erase photo data in the cassette memory PHOTO PB FIELD FRAME To prevent the picture from blurring when playing a tape recorded in photo mode e To see a clear picture when playing a still picture When selecting FRAME a picture recorded in photo mode may be blurred DV EE OUT
5. Features 6 Notes on Video Cassettes ocoooccnoccnoconoccnnnconncnnnonanonancnnnc nccnno 8 Notes on Recording Playing eseeessssesesessessserssesssessssssees 9 Location and Function of Parts uersansennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 10 Front Panel EE 10 Rear Panel i 5 fie nain titi Lu MS 14 A A T E A 16 Connections for Playback 16 Settings for Playback 18 Playback Procedure oooooconccnocococccncnnonnnonnonncconcconccna coca conan 19 Playback Functions visos pls 20 Recording een 23 Connections for Recording eeeeesereereereereerrereerrersreere 23 Settings for Recording oooconncnnnnnnoncnonconnconncnnnnan cono ccnnncnnncns 25 Recording Procedure situ dee eege 27 Notes on Usage in the Editing System cceseee 30 Connections for a Digital Non linear Editing 32 Connections for a Cut Editing System 33 Connections for an A B Roll Editing System 35 Adjusting an Edit Timing uuuuunsrnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnn 40 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases 44 Adlusting Signals 2 22 iii ii 47 Using the Unit as a Recorder with FXE 100 100P 120 120P nuuunsanneennnnnnnnennnnnn 49 Chapter 5 Menu Settings Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendix Changing Menu Settings ccccssseeeceeseseeeeeeeseeeeneeeee 51 Changing the SET UP MENU Senge 51 Men Contents mein dti 51 Recommended settings in the S
6. Wide track pitch The recording track pitch is 15 um fully 50 percent wider than the DV format s 10 um track pitch Thanks to this feature the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of professional editing 1 Non linear editing This is an editing method that uses video and audio signals that have been digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data When compared with conventional linear editing methods non linear editing offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations such as by eliminating tape transport time 67 Chapter 1 Overview High quality PCM digital audio PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a high signal to noise ratio thereby enhancing sound quality There are two recording modes 2 channel mode 48 kHz sampling and 16 bits linear code which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT Digital Audio Tape format or 4 channel mode 32 kHz sampling and 12 bits nonlinear code Playback compatibility with DV format A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR can be played back on this unit Cassettes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back Choice of two cassette sizes The unit can use both standard size and mini size DVCAM cassettes e According to cassette size it automatically changes the position of the reel drive plate e The maximum recording playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 m
7. If the edit timing is out of adjustment follow Adjusting the IN point on the next page Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Adjusting the IN point If the actual edited point does not accurately coincide with the preset editing point perform the fine adjustment of the edit timing using the SETUP menu of the editing control unit This improves the editing accuracy 1 Display the item 301 302 401 as player 1 402 as player 2 DEVICE TYPE PLAYER DEVICE TYPE PLAYER in the SETUP menu and set it from DISABLE to ENABLE 2 Repeat editing several times and check the shift of the editing point that is count the number of frames to be adjusted Note The editing result may differ between DISABLE and ENABLE settings of SETUP menu item 301 302 401 as player 1 402 as player 2 Be sure to check the editing result after changing the setting to ENABLE 3 Set the SETUP menu item 301 302 401 as player 1 402 as player 2 from BYTE 01 to BYTE 10 and calculate the adjustment value How to calculate the adjustment value If the actual IN point shifts forward to the IN point preset on the player IN point OUT point Preset editing points j i Adjustment value Y Actual editing points IN point OUT point 08 default setting number of frames obtained in step 2 Example To adjust 5 frames 08 05 OD Adjustment value is calculated in hexadecimal If the actual IN poin
8. 2 Vrms full bit Output impedance less than 10 kohms S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p DSR 40 0 3 Vp p DSR 40P 75 ohms unbalanced VIDEO BNC type 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Y BNC type 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced R Y BNC type 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced DSR 40 75 color bar DSR 40P 100 color bar B Y BNC type 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced DSR 40 75 color bar DSR 40P 100 color bar AUDIO CH1 3 XLR 3 pin male 4 dBu 600 ohms loading balanced AUDIO CH2 4 XLR 3 pin male 4 dBu 600 ohms loading balanced REF VIDEO INPUT BNC type 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Minijack 4 pin jack i LINK D sub 9 pin Stereo minijack 2 dBu 8 ohms unbalanced when volume is set to maximum General Power requirements DSR 40 120 V AC 60 Hz DSR 40P 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption DSR 40 40 W 120 V AC 60 Hz DSR 40P 40 W 220 240 V AC 50 Hz during playback Peak inrush current Hot switching inrush current measured in accordance with European standard EN55103 1 12A 230V Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Approx 212 x 98 x 392 mm 8 x 3 74 x 15 inches w h d including projecting parts and controls Dimensions A PA Lo qi LO 09 N Y A es x o LO N
9. 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied XLR cable not supplied Video cable 3BNC gt 3BNC not supplied lt Signal flow e When you connect output jacks of the recorder to input jacks of this VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise e Distorted signals e g when played back at a speed other than normal will not be recorded properly The indications Time code alarm messages and menu etc displayed on the monitor screen are output only via the MONITOR connector e If the DV input is selected you cannot perform the playback synchronized with the video reference black burst signal Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 1 Hulpsooey pue yoeghejq z Jeldeyy Playback Settings for Playback Preparation on the player this VCR 1 Power on the video monitor then set the monitor s input according to the input signals from the recorder 2 Set up the recorder For details see Preparation on the recorder below 3 Power on this unit by pressing the ON STANDBY switch The ON STANDBY lamp lights in green 4 When you play back a tape recorded in 4 channel mode Fs 32k set the AUDIO MONITOR selector to MIX see page 13 Then select the precise balance between the tracks with the AUDIO MIX BALANCE in the menu see page 53 Notes e With the DV connection the playback VCR s AUDIO MONITOR sound selection and AUDIO MIX BALANCE audio balance adjustment do not function on the sour
10. ON OFF To output the selected line input signals from the DV jack To output only playback video and audio signals from the DV jack DISPLAY POSITION CENTER LOWER RIGHT OFF e To display the tape counter in the center of the monitor screen e To display the tape counter in the lower right of the monitor screen e Not to display the tape counter CAUTION DISPLAY ON OFF To display alarm messages on the monitor screen Not to display alarm messages sBuies nusyy s 1e deu9 BEEP ON OFF To output a beep sound when an illogical operation is made To deactivate the beep TIME CODE DSR 40 only AUTO NDF DF To set the time code to the same one as already recorded on the tape To set the time code to Non Drop Frame e To set the time code to Drop Frame If you use AUTO and start recording at the beginning of the tape the time code is set to Non Drop Frame PREROLL TIME SELECT 3SEC 5SEC 7SEC 10SEC The preroll time can be set between 3 and 10 seconds by four steps When an editing controller such as the PVE 500 has been connected this setting is disabled and the editing controller s setting is in effect The preroll time setting is also performed on the editing controller AFTER CUE UP STOP STILL After a cue up the unit informs the editing unit that it is in stop mode The unit is actually in still mode After a cue up the unit turns to
11. PGM OUT COMPONENT 1 CH 2 VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 1 CH 2 OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y R Y B Y OUT DSR 40 40P player 1 COMPONENT 1 OUTPUT UVW 1600 1600P player 2 AUDIO OUTPUT CH 1 CH 2 R Settings on the DSR 85 85P recorder AUDIO IN 600 Q ON OFF ON AUDIO IN 6 dBu 0 dBu 4 dBu Normally 4 dBu For details of the video audio input and audio mode settings refer to the instruction manuals for the devices used 38 Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Connection of a video monitor Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor In addition to video signals you can have time data the DSR 40 40P s operation mode alarm messages and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen Video monitor DSR 40 40P 75 Q termination switch ON or attach a 75 Q terminator Input switches Set according to the type of input signals Composite video input Audio input MONITOR AUDIO MONITOR VIDEO Cable with RCA phono plugs A mm not supplied 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied Ce When you want to monitor the edited tape use the monitor output connector on a recording VCR
12. Adjusts B Y signal gain level of the composite signal in the playback mode COMPOSITE R Y GAIN Adjusts R Y signal gain level of the composite signal in the playback mode H AUDIO MIX BALANCE If you set the AUDIO MONITOR selector to MIX you can select the precise balance between channels 1 2 and channels 3 4 by five steps AUDIO MODE To set the audio mode to 2 channel mode 16bit mode This mode uses the whole audio area to record one stereo track You can get higher sound quality e To set the audio mode to 4 channel mode 12bit mode This mode separates the audio area into 2 parts You can record two kinds of audio stereo 1 and stereo 2 When recording on this VCR audio signals are recorded only in channels 1 2 JOG WITH SOUND e To listen to the sound when playing a tape at various speeds e To turn off the sound when playing a tape at various speeds HOURS METER DRUM ROTATION THREADING The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the head drum rotation time and the number of unthreading operations These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and are unresettable The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10 hour increments The cumulative number of tape unthreading operation is displayed in 10 operation increments CLOCK SET Set the clock on this VCR so that the recording time can be written into the index signal Usin
13. COARSE Depending on editing system Default H PHASE FINE Depending on editing system Default SC 0 180 Depending on editing system Default SC PHASE Depending on editing system Default PB COMPONENT Y LEVEL Depending on editing system Default PB COMPONENT B Y LEVEL Depending on editing system Default PB COMPONENT R Y LEVEL Depending on editing system Default COMPOSITE B Y GAIN Depending on editing system Default COMPOSITE R Y GAIN Depending on editing system Default AUDIO MIX BALANCE Default Default AUDIO MODE Default Default JOG WITH SOUND ON OFF e Default Set the menu option to be suitable for your usage you can use with the default setting e Depending on editing unit Set the menu option to be suitable for your unit e Depending on editing system Set the menu option to be suitable for your system Chapter 5 Menu Settings Alarm Messages Various messages appear on the monitor screen Err appears in the display window Check them with the following list Message PLEASE CONFIRM THE SAFETY SWITCH OF THE CASSETTE Meaning Remedy Check that the protect tab is slid in so that the red portion visible Slide back the safety switch see page 8 NO CASSETTE MEMORY You try to erase cassette memory when there is no cassette memory VCR IS RECORDING You press a certa
14. D ba Audio video input Video input Audio input B B output RS 422 RS 422 RS 422 PGM Video input e video Audio input FXE 100 100P output FXE KIT1 Video input PGM audio output Audio input Chapter 4 Using the Unit as a Recorder in an Editing System 49 CH Le ah D ben ch Cc D gt e e OD Cc du JJ O O le ben Q D 5 gt m Q gt e GA lt 0 ah O 3 Using the Unit as a Recorder with FXE 100 100P 120 120P When using this unit as a recorder with the FXE 120 120P LANC DSR 200A 200AP Audio output Video output Audio Video DSR 40 40P output FI bea x 101 11 Kee RS 422 3 ie Player u Ref 3 2 2 ala i Input 2 N 5 5 At Audio output p 3 y E N 213 TD EA Video output pe 2 8 el S PCM dE Video input video Audio input output FXE 120 120P Video input PGM audio output Audio input wajs s upg ue ul 18p10984 e se yun y Buisn y 1e1deu 50 Chapter 4 Using the Unit as a Recorder in an Editing System Changing Menu Settings This VCR has various functions available and you can set and check them on the monitor screen Before operation set the clock by setting the CLOCK SET menu You can change the menu settings on the SET UP MENU screen If necessary change the settings manually Changing the SET UP MENU Settings Follow th
15. be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorisation from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems The DSR 40P is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards e EN60065 Product Safety e EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission e EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment s E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors and E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio For the customers in the Netherlands Voor de klanten in Nederland Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA g Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Chapter 4 Using the Unit as a Recorder in an Editing System Ae Table of Contents
16. external sync signal This playback is only available when selecting S video or video input Notes on editing e With the DV connection the editing accuracy is less than analog editing accuracy e This unit is not equipped with the first edit function Since this unit does not support CTL the time code of the recorded tape becomes out of sequence and you cannot use it for editing In such case adjust the editing IN point Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Settings on editing control unit When connecting an editing control unit make the setting as follows according to the model FXE 100 120 Set the VCR device constants as follows 1 LIS eae SO SO DU EN ES 80 30 00 96 05 05 OA 8A OA 08 FE 00 80 5A FF FXE 100P 120P Set the VCR device constants as follows vo ws eh Gh a a KS Ab 81 30 00 7D 05 05 OA 8A OA 08 FE 00 80 5A FF BVE 600 NTSC model Set the VCR device constants as follows 1 LI SAA EEE TE iment ZA Samet en 80 30 00 96 05 05 OA 8A OA 09 FE 00 80 5A FF BVE 600 PAL model Set the VCR device constants as follows I 2 sg 4h 8 amp 7 ft ai ah We Abr AE Ab 81 30 00 7D 05 05 OA 8A OA 09 FE 00 80 5A FF RM 450 450CE Set the DIP switches as follows Left switch 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OFF OFF l O gt DI Lo ah D GA Cc H gt le r gt OD Cc party a vu Y lt D E gt m a gt Q GA lt D 3 Rig
17. or its end by rewinding or fast forwarding the unit turns to playback pause mode Then the playback pause mode is released after the time which is set at STILL TIMER menu See page 52 D Tape Transport indicators 2 DUP button lt lt gt gt gt 11 as DUP STOP REW PLAY FFWD PAUSE REC SE EJ le Ce Es O REW button STOP button O F FWD button O PLAY button REC button O PAUSE button O Tape Transport indicators DUP duplicate button Use this button to make a work tape having the same time codes as the source tape For details on duplication see page 28 REC record button When you press the PLAY button while holding down this button the indicator lights and recording begins To set the VCR to recording pause mode press the PAUSE button while holding down this button PAUSE button When you press this button the indicator lights and the VCR is set to pause mode O F FWD fast forward button When you press this button the indicator lights and the tape is fast forwarded During fast forward the picture does not appear on the monitor you can see the picture of the EE mode during fast forward To search forward hold this button down during fast forward 120 Chapter 1 Overview O PLAY button When you press this button the indicator lights and playback begins If you press this button while holding down the REW button during
18. portion if no unrecorded portion to the tape end Auto Repeat using an external AC timer If you connect an external AC timer not supplied to this VCR you can repeat playback automatically at the preset time 1 Connect an external AC timer not supplied to this VCR This VCR O10 99000 AC timer gt to a wall outlet 2 Set the TIMER switch on the front panel to REPEAT The TIMER indicator in the display window lights Set the start time using the external AC timer At the preset time the power turns on and Auto Repeat playback starts automatically within one minute The VCR repeats the playback from the beginning to the first index if there is no index on the tape to the unrecorded portion if no unrecorded portion to the tape end Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 21 ER Bulpiooay pue yoeq ejd z Jeceuc Hulpsooey pue yoeghejq z Jeldeyy Playback DIEB Chapter2 Playback and Recording e The VCR cannot search for an index or unrecorded portion within 20 seconds from the beginning of the tape e While a tape is running do not turn off the power using an AC timer The VCR and a tape may be damaged When turning off the power of the VCR make sure to press the STOP button on this VCR first to stop the tape transport then turn off the power To stop Auto Repeat Press the STOP button To release
19. source tape is recorded from its beginning point You may not be able to copy the first part or an unrecorded portion of the source tape Locate the recorded portion on the source tape then start copying e The recording does not stop the moment you press the STOP button to stop editing The source picture may be recorded a little longer than you expected e If you duplicate a tape by using two DSR 40 40Ps set DV EE OUT in the menu of the player to OFF see page 52 e The index signals are not recorded when the duplication starts e If you set the REMOTE LOCAL switch to REMOTE during duplication the tape stops Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 29 Buipiooey pue yoeqfeld z Jaldeyo weIs S Bump ue ul 184814 e se yun y Duen Ja deYyD Notes on Usage in the Editing System 30 If you use the unit in an editing system the following functions are limited Notes on general e Component signals are only output during playback or when selecting DV input This unit cannot be used as a converter from analog input to component output e This unit is not equipped with the synchronization function Adjust the edit timing with the editing controller and set sync grade to Preroll amp Play Pause mode will be released after the chosen time in the menu to protect the tape except when using the unit in an editing system e When the TIMER switch is set to REPEAT and the tape reaches to its end point by fast forwardi
20. still mode PB STILL DELAY OFRAME 10FRAME Playback still delay can be set between 0 and 9 frames by 11 steps You can set the delay which the unit turns to playback mode from still mode RECORDER MODE NORMAL PLAYER FXE RECORDER e To use the unit as a normal player e To use the unit as a recorder with the FXE 120 120P in a system STILL TIMER 5298 Chapter 5 Menu Settings 8SEC 4MIN You can set the time which releases still or pause mode to protect the tape Select time from 6 settings ranging from 8 seconds to 4 minutes Menu options NEXT MODE FROM STILL Set this option to STEP FWD STB OFF Description of settings To advance the tape one frame after elapsing the set time of STILL TIMER during still mode To turn the unit to standby off mode from still mode after elapsing the set time of STILL TIMER H PHASE COARSE For rough adjustment of sync phase H H PHASE FINE For fine adjustment of sync phase H SC 0 180 For rough adjustment of subcarrier phase H SC PHASE For fine adjustment of subcarrier phase PB COMPONENT Y LEVEL Adjusts Y signal level of the component signal in the playback mode H PB COMPONENT B Y LEVEL Adjusts B Y signal level of the component signal in the playback mode PB COMPONENT R Y LEVEL Adjusts R Y signal level of the component signal in the playback mode COMPOSITE B Y GAIN
21. stop the tape is rewound to its beginning and starts playing automatically during rewind the REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes O REW rewind button When you press this button the indicator lights and the tape starts rewinding During rewind the picture does not appear on the monitor you can see the picture of the EE mode during rewind To search backward hold this button down during rewind If you press the PLAY button while holding down this button during stop the tape is rewound to its beginning and starts playing automatically during rewind the REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes O STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation Inside of the door REMOTE LOCAL switch MENU button SET button O Arrow 4 Ji buttons COUNTER AUDIO SELECT MONITOR er Tor CH 1 2 rer REMOTE COUNTER MIX TAPER CH 3 4 OFF REMAIN LOCAL TIMER switch AUDIO MONITOR selector COUNTER SELECT selector CL button INPUT SELECT button INPUT SELECT button TIMER switch Selects input signals Each press of this button cycles Use to select Auto Repeat using an external AC timer through three video signal selection options video S not supplied video and DV input When you select one of these options the corresponding indicator in the display lights up O CL Clear button Press this button to make the unit to the state of reconnecting the
22. the clock on the VCR so that the recording time can be written into the index signal You can set the clock by setting the CLOCK SET menu see page 53 e When controlling this unit from an editing controller connected to the REMOTE connector set the REMOTE LOCAL switch to REMOTE When not set it to LOCAL e Editing is not possible with a tape that is copyright protected 1 Power on the video monitor then set the monitor s input according to the input signals from this unit 2 Set up the player to play back a tape For details see Preparation on the player on the next page 3 Power on this unit by pressing ON STANDBY switch The ON STANDBY lamp lights in green 4 Use the COUNTER SELECT selector to select the type of time data to be used Type of time data Set the selector to Time code TC Count value of the time counter COUNTER 5 Select the video and audio input signals to be recorded Press INPUT SELECT to select the desired signal Each press of this button cycles through three signal selection options video S video and DV input Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the display window Once you have started recording you cannot change the input signal selection except during recording pause mode Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 25 Buipiooey pue yoeqfeld z 1e1deu9 Buipiosey pue yoeghejq 2 1e deu9 Recording 6 When using the line connections INPUT connectors select the a
23. 40 40P player 1 PVE 500 Editing Control Unit MIXER PLAYER 1 9 pin remote control cable PLAYER 2 9 pin remote control cable RECORDER 9 pin remote control cable SWITCHER 3 E 9 pin remote control cable 9 pine 15 pin mixer control cable not supplied EDITOR 15 pin EDITOR REMOTE DFS 500 500P DME Switcher DSR 85 85P recorder MXP 290 gt Audio Mixer a Use an optional RCC 5G 10G 30G 9 pin remote control cable REMOTE REMOTE UVW 1600 1600P player 2 Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 37 wa s s Hupa ue ul sa e d e se yun eu Bush Ja deUuD wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se fun ou Buisn Ja deyuD Connections for an A B Roll Editing System A gt Video audio signal connections The following shows an example of video audio signal connections in an A B roll editing system In this example analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3 pin connectors are used as audio input output connectors AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 1 OUT MXP 290 12 pin gt 3xBNC cable not supplied Consult your Sony dealer about this cable 12 pin dubbing cable not supplied Cable with XLR connectors not supplied COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y R Y B Y DSR 85 85P recorder DFS 500 500P Audio Mixer VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 2 DME Switcher
24. AC power cord When you press this button the setting in the menu is not initialized COUNTER SELECT selector Select the type of time data in the time counter display TC Time code COUNTER Count value of the time counter TAPE REMAIN Remaining time AUDIO MONITOR selector Use to select the audio track you want to hear when playing back a tape recorded in 4 channel mode Fs32k CH 1 2 Channels 1 2 only MIX Channels 1 2 and channels 3 4 mix CH 3 4 Channels 3 4 only REPEAT When the power is supplied to this VCR a tape rewinds to its beginning automatically and playback starts The VCR repeats the playback from the beginning to the first index if there is no index on the tape to the unrecorded portion if no unrecorded portion to the tape end Auto repeat also functions if you set this switch to REPEAT during playback OFF Auto Repeat is released REMOTE LOCAL switch Selects whether the unit is operated from its front panel or from external remote equipment REMOTE The unit is operated from an editing controller connected to the REMOTE connector Available tape transport buttons on the front panel or optional remote control unit are set in the menu LOCAL The unit is operated from its front panel or from a SIRCS system remote control unit connected to the CONTROL S jack Chapter 1 Overview 137 MeIM8AO Jeldeyg MeIN8AO Ja deyD Location and Function of Parts MENU button Press
25. ANOS dOt 0t 4Sa SON Y 3 865 349 15 1 Digital Videocassette Recorder Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Operating Instructions page 2 GB Mode d emploi page 2 Avant la mise en service de cet appareil pri re de lire attentivement ce mode d emploi que l on conservera pour toute r f rence ult rieure DVCAM DSR 40 40P 1999 by Sony Corporation For DSR 40 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designe
26. Auto Repeat mode Set the TIMER switch to OFF Recording This section describes the necessary connections settings and operations to perform recording on this unit The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system for dubbing or as a stand alone recorder Connections for Recording To digital video equipment with the DV jack The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any degradation enabling high quality recording The signal flow is automatically detected so you need not make separate connections for input and output Player Monitor This VCR Recorder des 0 de gt 000 LJ ossecccsnoo Ee tothe DV jack D i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied Signal flow e With the DV connection the sound is recorded in the same audio recording mode as that of the source tape To record in a different audio recording mode from the source tape use the INPUT connectors instead e With the DV connection tape information recording date camcorder data etc recorded on the source tape is transmitted from the other VCR player As a result when you play back a recorded tape and press the DATA CODE button on the optional DSRM 20 remote control unit the same tape information recorded on the source tape is displayed on the monitor screen However contents of the cassette memory are not tra
27. Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 39 wajsks Hupa ue ul sa e d e se jun eu Buisn Ja deUuD wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se fun ou Buisn Ja deyuD Adjusting an Edit Timing Using this unit as a player with the RM 450 450CE 1 Set the SYNCHRO selector to ON 2 Set the number 3 of the SYSTEM PRESET right switch to OFF it is set to OFF at factory Setting this to OFF adjusts the synchronization of the recorder 3 Execute the LEARN function Using this unit as a player 1 with the PVE 500 When using this unit as the player 2 the menu item is indicated in 1 Set Sync Edit of SEtUP 10 to OFF in the SETUP menu Set Pl dELAY P2 dELAY of SEtUP 13 SEtUP 14 to LEArn in the SETUP menu 3 Set rEC Sync of SEtUP 15 to On in the SETUP menu Set P1 Sync P2 Sync of SEtUP 16 SEtUP 17 to OFF in the SETUP menu 5 Execute the LEARN function Using this unit as a player 1 with the FXE 120 120P 40 e When using this unit as the player 2 the menu item is indicated in e When using the FXE 100 100P that has been upgraded with the FXE KIT1 the menu item is indicated in 1 Display the item 104 301 SYNC GRADE in the SETUP menu and set PLAYER PLAYER to PREROLL amp PLAY 2 Display the item 301 302 401 as player 1 402 as player 2 DEVICE TYPE PLAYER DEVICE TYPE PLAYER2 in the SETUP menu and set the VCR device constants 3 Execute the LEARN function
28. ET UP men 54 Alarm Messages aiii nn nie 55 Troubleshooting camarera 56 Notes On Use 2 22 Se 57 SpeclticatloRs iii 60 Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format cccnnnnncnnno 62 GIOSSONY Ae AE ee ii ee 64 MNO E EEN 66 Table of Contents Ba MOIM8AO Jajdeyo The DSR 40 40P is a s inch digital videocassette recorder that uses the DVCAM digital recording format This system achieves stable superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals that are separated into color difference signals and luminance signals component video When connected to Sony Edit Station the unit serves as part of powerful non linear editing system The unit is equipped with a full fledged analog interface to support hybrid systems that combine conventional analog equipment with digital equipment The DSR 40 40P s main features are described below DVCAM Format DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format which uses the 4 1 1 component digital format DSR 40 or the 4 2 0 format DSR 40P and provides a s inch digital recording format for professional use High picture quality high stability Video signals are separated into color difference signals and luminance signals which are encoded and compressed to one fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and superb picture quality Because the recording is digital multi generation dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality
29. IDEO or INPUT DV lights O NS Non Standard AUDIO indicator Lights when the VCR plays back a tape whose audio recording was made in the unlock mode or when unlock mode signals are input through the DV jack For details of unlock mode see page 62 Audio mode indicators Indicates the audio mode during playback or recording or while in EE mode e During playback it indicates the audio mode in which the tape was recorded During recording or while in EE mode it indicates the currently selected audio recording mode You can select audio recording mode by setting AUDIO MODE menu see page 53 Fs32k Lights when playing the tapes recorded in 4 channel mode or recording a tape in 4 channel mode Fs48k Lights when playing the tapes recorded in 2 channel mode or recording a tape in 2 channel mode When recording in 4 channel mode on this VCR audio signals are recorded only in channels 1 2 O TIMER indicator Lights when setting the TIMER switch to REPEAT DVCAM indicator Lights except playing back the DV formatted tapes Cassette indicator Lights when inserting a digital video cassette available for this VCR It flashes when ejecting a cassette Mini indicator Lights when inserting mini size digital video cassette 11 Chapter 1 Overview MeIM8A1O Jeldeyg Location and Function of Parts MeINeAO Ja deyD Tape transport control section When the tape reaches to its beginning
30. NPUT connector BNC type Input a reference video black burst signal O CONTROL S jack When controlling this VCR from an optional remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 20 not supplied connect the unit to this jack SIRCS system has the same function as CONTROL S system REMOTE connector D sub 9 pin Connect an editing controller with the RS 422A interface for remote control of this VCR DV jack The DV jack is i LINK compatible Use when the equipment connected to the VCR has a DV jack If you connect the VCR and the other equipment using DV jacks you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during dubbing or capturing still pictures by digital processing For details refer to the instruction manual of the equipment you use his a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE1394 1995 specifications and their revisions AC IN connector Connect to an AC power outlet using the supplied power cord Chapter 1 Overview 15 MeIM8A1O 1e deu9 Playback This section describes the necessary connections settings and operations to perform playback on this unit The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system for dubbing or as a stand alone videocassette player Connections for Playback Bulpsooey pue yoeghejq z Jeldeyy To digital video equipment with the DV jack The video and audio signals a
31. PER Composite video input Audio input Main video monitor REF VIDEO IN RM 450 450CE RECORDER Editing control unit Cable with XLR connectors not supplied DSR 85 85P recorder Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 33 wa shs Bunp3 ue ul 184814 e se un y Bush Ja deyD wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se jun ou Buisn Ja deuD Connections for a Cut Editing System Settings on editing controller For details on the settings of the editing controller refer to Adjusting an Edit Timing on page 40 Settings on the DSR 40 40P player and DSR 85 85P recorder Switch recorder player For details refer to the instruction manual of DSR 85 85P About reference video signals In order to provide stable video and audio signals for analog editing it is necessary for the built in time base corrector TBC to operate correctly To ensure this input a reference video signal synchronized with the video signal to the REF VIDEO INPUT IN connector 34 Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Connections for an A B Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A B roll editing system using the DSR 40 40P and DSR 85 85P In this configuration the DSR 40 40P is used as player 1 the UVW 1600 1600P an analog Betacam videocassette player as player 2 and the DSR 85 85P as recorder
32. Parts Front Panel MOIM8AO Jajdeyo Cassette compartment COUNTER RESET button 2 Tape transport control section see page 12 O ON STANDBY switch O EJECT button and ON STANDBY lamp _ Display section see page 11 gt Il SHE etd pur PHONES jack PHONE LEVEL control knob AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs 3 Inside of the door see page 13 Cassette compartment Accepts standard size or mini size DVCAM digital videocassettes When using a mini size cassette insert it into the center of the compartment For details of usable cassettes see page 8 ON STANDBY switch and ON STANDBY lamp Press this switch to turn on the power and the ON STANDBY lamp lights in green Press it again to turn to standby mode and the lamp lights in red Note When the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE you cannot turn the unit to standby mode PHONES jack stereo minijack Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring during recording or playback The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the AUDIO MONITOR selector inside of the door 8 10 Chapter 1 Overview PHONE LEVEL control knob Controls the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jack AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knob
33. Press STOP on this VCR to stop the tape transport operation 4 Press and hold DUP on this VCR and press PLAY The DUP indicator flashes and this VCR enters duplicate standby mode Notes e If the other playback VCR has already started playback the DUP indicator lights and duplication starts immediately e If the other playback VCR is in the playback pause mode duplication starts immediately and this VCR continues to record a still picture and a certain time code 5 Press the play button on the other VCR to start playback The DUP indicator on this VCR lights and duplicate starts To adjust the point where duplication starts In step 4 above press and hold the DUP button instead of the PLAY button and press the PAUSE button This VCR remains recording standby mode until you press the PAUSE button again After the other VCR starts playback press the PAUSE button at the point where you want to start duplication To stop duplication Press the STOP button e During duplication do not change the speed of the player s tape or set it to pause mode Otherwise the time code of the recorded tape becomes out of sequence and you cannot use it for editing e During duplication time counter does not appear Check it in the other player VCR e When you start duplicating the first part of the source tape may be dropped on the copied tape Play back the source tape from the preceding point You cannot completely copy the tape if the
34. T REF IN EXT REF IN f f if S Y R Y B Y o 0 ee oureur Component Waveform Vectorscope A A input monitor E VIDEO OUT Composite Composite Composite video video input video output input 6 6 06 Ot Adjusting component signal level 1 Play back the DSR 40 40P and output the signals from the Y R Y and B Y connectors of the OUTPUT connectors The picture is displayed on the waveform monitor 2 Adjust Y signal level at the PB COMPONENT Y LEVEL menu See page 53 3 Adjust R Y signal level at the PB COMPONENT R Y LEVEL menu See page 53 4 Adjust B Y signal level at the PB COMPONENT B Y LEVEL menu See page 53 Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 47 weIs S Bunp3 ue ul 184814 e se yun ou Bus sejdeyo wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se jun ou Buisn Ja deuD Adjusting Signals FF a u Z a Adjusting chrominance signal gain level of the composite signal 1 Play back the DSR 40 40P and output the signals from the VIDEO connector of the OUTPUT connector The picture is displayed on the vectorscope 2 Adjust R Y signal gain level at the COMPOSITE R Y GAIN menu See page 53 3 Adjust B Y signal gain level at the COMPOSITE B Y GAIN menu See page 53 48 Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Using the Unit as a Recorder with FXE 100 100P 120 120P This unit can be used as a recorder with
35. To create a final tape a tape that contains a completely packaged program in Betacam format you can use a Betacam VER such as the UVW 1800 1800P as the recorder The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in this system The specific connections and DSR 85 85P recorder settings for this system are described on the following pages DSR 40 40P player 1 PVE 500 etc Editing controller UVW 1600 1600P player 2 MXP 290 Audio Mixer Video signal Audio signal rer Reference video signal SSS res Control signal DFS 500 500P DME Switcher Video signal generator Tektronix TSG 130A 131A etc Main video monitor Source video monitor DSR 85 85P recorder Audio monitor system DPS D7 or other delay unit a When using a DFS 500 500P DME Switcher the phase of the video signals processed by the DFS 500 500P is delayed which means that a delay unit must be connected between the MXP 290 Audio Mixer s output and the audio input in the DSR 85 85P recorder Use the recorder equipped with the synchronization function Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 35 weIs S Bunip3 ue ul 184814 e se un ou Bush Ja deyD wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se fun ou Buisn Ja deyuD Connections for an A B Roll Editing System A Sy
36. an be cued up quickly for increased editing efficiency See also Linear editing PCM audio PCM stands for pulse code modulation PCM audio means audio signals that have been processed by pulse code modulation Each analog audio signal is converted into pulses that are generated in rapid succession and each pulse is recorded as a digital signal having a value of 0 or 1 Preroll Running of a video tape to a prior to an edit start point to enable the tape to reach a steady speed and to be synchronized with other video tapes R Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the R red signal One of the component signals Reference video signal A video signal consisting of a sync signal or sync and burst signals used as a reference S N Abbreviation of Signal to Noise ratio The higher the S N value the less noise and higher the picture quality Search mode A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes by viewing the video output or time code values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction Servo lock Synchronizing the drum rotation phase and tape transport phase with a reference signal during playback and recording so that the video heads scan the tape in the same pattern during playback and recording SMPTE Abbreviation of Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Established by broadcast
37. ccur use the cleaning cassette supplied to clean the heads e Square shaped noise appears on the playback picture A part of the playback picture does not move e The playback picture does not appear on the screen Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads If these pictures appear on the screen use the cleaning cassette Normal picture To use the cleaning cassette Refer to your cleaning cassette s operating instructions After prolonged use the video heads may become worn out If optimum picture quality is not restored even after you have cleaned the video heads with the cleaning cassette the video heads may have worn out In that case you have to replace the video heads with new ones Please consult your Sony dealer 57 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting BuNooysajqno pue soueusjueyy 9 Jajdeyo Bunooysajqno pue soueusjuieyy 9 181deu9 Notes on Use Notes on the video cassettes If the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert the cassette a few times The terminal portion of the cassette may be dusty or dirty Cleaning the terminal If the terminal of the cassette gets dirty or dust sticks to the terminal the VCR may not work correctly Clean the terminal with the swab once every ten times you eject a cassette Terminal When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label on only the correct location s
38. ce audio output through the DV jack e You cannot change the input signal selection during playback or playback pause mode Preparation on the recorder 18 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording e Insert a tape for recording e Select the video and audio input signals to be recorded Editing is not possible with a tape that is copyright protected Playback Procedure Notes e When controlling this unit from an editing controller connected to the REMOTE connector set the REMOTE LOCAL switch to REMOTE When not set it to LOCAL e Do not insert the cassette forcibly The VCR may be damaged 1 After checking the tape for slack hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward then insert it into this unit as illustrated below For details on checking the tape for slack see page 9 Mini size Insert the mini size cassette into the center of the cassette compartment Tape window facing upward The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit 2 Press PLAY This starts the playback operation Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 1 9e Bulp09ay pue yoeghe q z 1e1deu9 Hulpsooey pue yoeghejq 2 Jeldeyy Playback Playback Functions 20 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording You can enjoy various playback functions using the optional remote control unit For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote control unit Playing at various speeds JOG You can
39. cise editing Audio recording mode In the DVCAM format the sound is recorded in either 16bit Fs48k or 12bit Fs32k mode B Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the B blue signal One of the component signals Chrominance signal Color signal containing color information such as hue and saturation Also called C signal Component signal A video signal consisting of a luminance signal Y and two chrominance signals R Y B Y Composite signal A composite video signal containing video burst and sync signals Condensation Condensation of moisture on the tape transport mechanisms of VCRs including the head drum If moisture condenses on the head drum the tape adheres to the drum and causes malfunction Drop frame mode In NTSC format the actual number of frames per second is approximately 29 97 while that for SMPTE time code is specified as 30 Drop frame mode is a mode in which time code is advanced in such a way that the difference in frame value between real time and time code is corrected In this mode two frames are skipped at the beginning of each minute except for every tenth minute so that the frame value for time code matches that for real time See also Non drop frame mode Editing control unit A equipment for controlling a VCR switcher audio mixer etc in a editing system 640 Appendix EBU European Broadcasting Union Estab
40. code Signals recorded on the tape to supply information on tape position such as the hour minute second and frame to assist in setting edit points or searching for particular scenes This VCR can cope with both DF Drop Frame and NDF Non Drop Frame On this VCR the time code is recorded sequently from 00 00 00 00 from the beginning of the tape However if there is a blank section on the tape time code is reset and recorded from 00 00 00 00 again from the section just after the blank section If the time codes are out of sequence you may not be able to execute correct editing Unloading When being unloaded the tape is put into the cassette case from the tape path of the VCR Generally this is done automatically when you press the EJECT button Also called unthreading Unthreading See Unloading 12bit Fs32k mode In the DVCAM format the 12bit Fs32k mode separates the audio area into 2 parts You can record two kinds of audio stereo 1 and stereo 2 16bit Fs48k mode In the DVCAM format the 16bit Fs48k mode uses the whole audio area to record one stereo track You can get higher sound quality 65 Appendix xipuaddy xipuaddy A B Roll Editing System 35 ACHMED SM dore amis ls 21 Audio mode uucesssesnesennenennennenenenen 11 Audio monitor system cece 36 AUTO repeats A 21 Camcorder data 20 Cassette MEMOTY coccoccocconcnnannani
41. d or the VCR may not work correctly Do not handle the recorder roughly Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock To avoid damaging the cabinet finish Plastic is often used for the surface finishing of the recorder Do not spray a volatile solvent such as an insecticide toward the cabinet or place rubber or vinyl products on the cabinet for a long time If you do the finish of the cabinet may be damaged or the coating may come off Do not clean the cabinet with thinner or benzine The cabinet may be damaged or its coating may come off When you use a chemical impregnated cloth use it according to its directions Clean the cabinet with soft dry cloth When the cabinet is very dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution and finish it with dry cloth Do not put magnetic objects close to the unit Magnetic fields may damage the recording Checking the video heads every 1000 hours A VCR is a high precision piece of equipment that records and plays back the picture on a magnetic tape In particular the video head and other mechanical parts become dirty or worn To maintain a clean picture we recommend maintenance every 1000 hours though the using condition may differ depending on temperature humidity dust etc Cleaning of the video heads If the video heads are contaminated the pictures cannot be recorded properly or the playback pictures become noisy If the following phenomena o
42. d to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help JGB Precautions Safety e Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials cu
43. e instructions below to change the settings CH Q Lo r O O1 O gt c Oo O geb gt Co du 1 Press MENU The SET UP MENU appears on the monitor screen LOCAL ENABLE RS 422 CUE UP MODE AUTO OFF AUTO REWIND INDEX WRITE CASSETTE MEMORY SEARCH CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE y SELECT y4_8 SET END MENU 2 Press 4 1 to select the option you want to change and press SET Each menu option appears on the monitor screen see the table below 3 Press 20 to change the setting and press SET The menu disappears from the monitor screen To cancel the menu settings press MENU again Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated in bold letters Menu options Set this option to Description of settings LOCAL ENABLE ALL DISABLE e When the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE all of the tape transport control buttons front panel remote control unit are STOP amp EJECT disabled PER e When the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE only the STOP and EJECT buttons front panel remote control unit are enabled EJECT When the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE only the EJECT button front panel is enabled RS 422 CUE UP MODE WITH VIDEO While searching with equipment connected to the REMOTE connector the searching picture is displayed WITHOUT VIDEO Does not display the searching picture The searching speed will be faster than when set to WITH VIDEO
44. eps 3 and 4 until best possible result is obtained Using this unit as a player with the BVE 600 1 Set the sync grade menu 2 to mode number 4 PREROLL amp PLAY in auxiliary mode 2 Set the VCR device constants in the setting mode Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 43 wa s s Hupa ue ul sa e d e se yun eu Buisn Ja deUuD wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se fun ou Buisn Ja deyuD Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases When using two or more players as in an A B roll editing system phase synchronization of the signals i e system sync is necessary and for composite signals only the subcarrier phase must also be in sync If not picture instabilities or color break up may occur at edit points After configuring the editing system use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and players Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when using composite signals or Y C signals DSR 40 40P player 1 E EN oO O ID Switcher Dr DSR 85 85P recorder BLACK PGM OUT BURST OUT UVW 1600 1600P player 2 75 Q coaxial cable B vectorscope Tektronix AIN 1750 1751 etc 75 Q coaxial cable A BIN REF VIDEO EXT IN PVE 500 Editing control unit Ensure that the 75 Q coaxial cables A and B are of the same length The sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal f
45. g 4 and SET buttons set the date and time a The mark appears on the monitor screen when the value is set to 0 b Adjust the value with the ayy buttons 53 Chapter5 Menu Settings sum s nusyy sejdeyo sBuies nusyy s ajdey Menu Organization LE Recommended settings in the SET UP menu 54 Depending on the position of the REMOTE LOCAL switch set the menu options as follows Menu options LOCAL ENABLE Default ALL DISABLE REMOTE Default Default RS 422 CUE UP MODE WITH VIDEO Default Default AUTO OFF OFF OFF ON AUTO REWIND ON OFF ON INDEX WRITE AUTO Default Default CASSETTE MEMORY SEARCH AUTO Default Default CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE ALL DATA Default Default PHOTO PB FIELD Default Default DV EE OUT OFF Default Default DISPLAY POSITION LOWER RIGHT Default Default CAUTION DISPLAY ON Default Default BEEP ON Default Default TIME CODE Only for DSR 40 AUTO Default Default PREROLL TIME SELECT 7 SEC Default Default AFTER CUE UP STOP Depending on editing unit Default PB STILL DELAY 0 FRAME Default Default RECORDER MODE NORMAL PLAYER Depending on editing unit Default STILL TIMER 8 SEC 4 MIN Default NEXT MODE FROM STILL STB OFF STEP FWD Default H PHASE
46. he digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the head drum rotation time and the number of unthreading operations These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance In general consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks The digital hours meter has the following two display modes and you can check them in the HOURS METER menu see page 53 DRUM ROTATION mode The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10 hour increments e THREADING mode The cumulative number of tape unthreading operation is displayed in 10 operation increments Self diagnosis function The unit is equipped with the self diagnosis function that works to prevent the VCR from malfunctioning A two digit service number appears in the display window In this case check the following table To prevent the unit from malfunctioning the self e Disconnect the power cord After reconnect it diagnosis function has worked operate the unit e Remove the cassette or turn on off the unit Remove the cassette and leave the unit for at least one hour Moisture condensation has occurred If you are unable to resolve the problem contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the number Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 59 BuNooysajqno pue soueusjueyy 9 1e1deu9 xipuaddy Spec
47. he unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing e This unit is equipped with a fan at the rear Do not insert objects nor touch the fan during operation To prevent internal heat buildup install the unit at least 5 cm away from the wall and dust the unit periodically Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock The unit is not designed for portable use Install it properly on a flat stable place Placing it on its side or on a surface slanted more than 30 degrees may cause damage e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for one to two hours before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorised recording of such material may
48. he unit will not operate even if the power has been turned on e The REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE Set it to LOCAL See page 13 e Moisture condensation occurs Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug After about one minute connect the plug and turn on the power Wait for about one hour with the power turned on e The cassette is not inserted straight Insert it straight The unit cannot be controlled using buttons on the unit The REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE Set it to LOCAL See page 13 The cassette cannot be ejected The REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE Set it to LOCAL See page 13 The cassette cannot be inserted or it is ejected promptly e There is moisture condensation on the head drum Wait for about an hour The cassette is not inserted straight Insert it straight No picture The video heads are dirty Clear the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette Noise appears on the screen A damaged cassette is inserted Insert other cassette e The video heads are dirty Clear the video heads using supplied cleaning cassette No picture via the DV jack Reconnect an i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied The audio is noisy A damaged cassette is inserted Insert other cassette The playback automatically starts when the power is turned on The TIMER switch is set to REPEAT
49. ht switch RM 450 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON Right switch RM 450CE 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON If the edit timing is out of adjustment change the setting of the numbers 0 to 2 of the right switch Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 31 a wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se fun ou Buisn Ja deyuD Connections for a Digital Non linear Editing The unit can be connected to an ES 3 EditStation to configure a digital non linear editing system You can transfer video audio time code and other compressed data from this unit to the ES 3 The unit can transfer index pictures recorded on tape and ClipLink log data stored in cassette memory to the ES 3 in an instant The following figure shows a connection diagram for non linear editing system in which this unit serves as the player For connections of the ES 3 and its peripheral devices refer to the ES 3 instruction manual DSR 40 40P REF VIDEO INPUT ES 3 EditStation DV IN OUT MONITOR VIDEO MONITOR AUDIO Audio input Composite video input 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied MM m Cable with RCA phono plugs not A ln supplied Video monitor i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied Setting of DSR 40 40P Switch Setting REMOTE LOCAL LOCAL 32 Chapter 3 Using the Un
50. ifications System MONITOR Recording format DVCAM format rotating 2 head helical scan digital component recording Video signal DSR 40 EIA STANDARD NTSC color system DSR 40P CCIR STANDARD PAL colour system Video Quantification 8 bit OUTPUT Standardization frequency DSR 40 13 5 MHz 4 1 1 Component DSR 40P 13 5 MHz 4 2 0 Component Audio Quantification 12 bit non linear or 16 bit linear Standardization frequency 32 kHz 12 bit recording or 48 kHz 16 bit recording Standard DVCAM cassettes and Mini DVCAM cassettes 184 minutes when using the PDV 184ME cassette 40 minutes when using the PDVM 40ME cassette Usable cassettes Recording time Clock Quartz locked DSR 40 12 hour cycle display DSR 40P 24 hour cycle display Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Back up duration up to 100 hours After 8 hour charges Inputs and outputs INPUT S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced CONTROL S Chrominance signal DV 0 286 Vp p DSR 40 REMOTE 0 3 Vp p DSR 40P PHONES 75 ohms unbalanced VIDEO BNC type Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced AUDIO Phono jack L R Input level 2 Vrms full bit Input impedance more than 47 kohms 60 Appendix VIDEO BNC type Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced AUDIO CH1 3 Phono jack Output level 2 Vrms full bit Output impedance less than 10 kohms AUDIO CH2 4 Phono jack Output level
51. in operation button during recording or editing PLEASE INSERT A NEW CASSETTE Though no cassette is inserted in the cassette compartment you press PLAY etc Insert a cassette THE TAPE IS REWOUND You press REW at the beginning of the tape PLEASE REWIND OR INSERT A NEW CASSETTE You try to start playback or recording at the tape end Rewind the tape or insert a new cassette PLEASE SET THE CLOCK When turning on the power the clock has not been set Set the clock in the menu see page 53 THIS PROGRAM IS COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You try to dub the tape on which copyright protect signals are recorded CASSETTE MEMORY IS TOO LARGE TO ERASE You try to erase data on a tape having more than 16 Kbits memory capacity in INDEX DATA DATE DATA or PHOTO DATA mode Erase it in ALL DATA mode see page 52 WRITING ON CASSETTE MEMORY PLEASE WAIT You do certain operation while the VCR is writing on cassette memory Operate after writing on cassette memory is complete VCR IS IN DUP MODE You press a certain operation button during duplication 55 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting O iY Lo e O _ o gt CH gt mh O gt Q gt O 1 gt oa i le c D O 0 gt le le gt e Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy The power cannot be turned on The power plug is disconnected Connect the plug T
52. ing and related organizations in USA Standby Off mode One of two conditions in the stop mode The drum does not rotate and tape is slackened There is no damage to the video heads and the tape but the VCR is not ready for immediate recording or playback Standby On mode One of two conditions in the stop mode The drum is rotating and the tape is wrapped round the drum The VCR is ready for recording or playback so a still picture can be obtained Subcarrier A sine wave imposed on the luminance portion of a video signal and modulated to carry color information Its amplitude represents color saturation and its phase hue Superimpose To put a set of characters onto a picture so that both can be seen at the same time S video A signal format in which Y luminance and C chrominance signals are separated to reduce interference between them so that noiseless images are reproduced Sync signal A reference signal consisting of vertical and horizontal sync signals used for synchronizing the scanning patterns of the video camera and the monitor TBC Abbreviation of Time Base Corrector Electronic circuits to electrically stabilize the playback signals by removing color variation and roll in the playback picture caused by irregularity in drum rotation and tape movement Time base correction reduces deterioration of picture quality when transmitting or copying playback signals Threading See Loading Time
53. ing audio editing DVCAM and DV cassettes Both DVCAM and DV cassettes can be used on DVCAM or DV video equipment The recording format of picture is defined according to recorder s format as described below Recorder s format Cassette s format Recording format e This digital videocassette recorder complies with DVCAM format Though DV cassettes can be used for recording we recommend you to use DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of high reliability of DVCAM format e The recording time of DV cassettes is 2 3 shorter than that indicated on the DV cassettes Compatibility on playback Some tapes cannot be played back on DVCAM or DV video equipment DV formatted On DV video equipment Can be played back On DVCAM video equipment Can be played back only when recorded in SP mode DVCAM formatted 62 Appendix Some DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAM formatted tape Can be played back Compatibility on editing using DV connection When this digital videocassette recorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to recorder s format as described below Source tape Player s format Recorder s format Recorded format DV formatted DVCAM DV DV formatted DVCAM DV DVCAM formatted DVCAM DV DVCAM formatted DVCAM DV 1 DV formatted tapes rec
54. ing that the cassette s safety switch is set to write enabled position and the tape for slack hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward then insert it into this unit For details of the cassette s safety switch see page 8 For details of checking the tape for slack see page 9 The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound round the head drum The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates Press the playback button on the player This starts the player s playback operation Press and hold REC on this VCR and press PLAY This starts the recorder s recording operation To stop recording Press the STOP button Chapter 2 Recording and Playback Bre Buipiooey pue yoeqfeld z Jaldeyo Buipiosey pue yoeghejq 2 1e deu9 Recording EE Duplication 28 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback If you copy a source tape using the DUP duplicate button on this VCR you can copy the time code recorded on the source tape as they are You can easily make a work tape having the same time codes as the source tape The duplicate function on this VCR works only when using a source tape recorded in DVCAM format and making DV connections 1 Connect this VCR and the other playback VCR using an i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied and select DV with the INPUT SELECT selector on this VCR 2 Locate the points where you want to start playback and recording
55. interfaces The unit comes with analog output interfaces enabling it to be connected to analog video and audio equipment e Analog video Include composite video component video Y R Y B Y and S video outputs e Analog audio The XLR type 3 pin analog audio outputs are provided Power on playback function in repeat playback mode You can start playback immediately when the unit turns on Compact size The unit achieves compact size suitable for using on a demonstration or a bridal The unit is also equipped with basic functions that are needed for videocassette recorders and players used in professional digital video editing systems Menu system for functionality and operation settings The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions Superimposition function Time code operation mode indications menus alarm messages and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals Easy maintenance function The unit s digital hours meter functions include two kinds of tally operations for head drum usage hours and tape threading unthreading times The tally results can be viewed on the video monitor Chapter 1 Overview 7 O Liedeuz lt lt D Features Eege EN Notes on Video Cassettes MeINeAO Ja deyD Usable cassettes Use Standard DVCAM cassettes or Mini DVCAM cas
56. inutes for mini size cassettes Facilities for High efficiency Editing The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance editing efficiency and precision Remote control The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing controller that supports the RS 422A interface or from a SIRCS system remote control unit such as the optional DSRM 10 or DSRM 20 2 SIRCS Sony Integrated Remote Control System A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders players High speed search function If you use the optional remote control unit the unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color picture at playback speeds up to 14 times normal speed DSR 40 or 17 times normal speed DSR 40P in forward and reverse directions When remote controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing controller or a remote controller you can search at any speed in the range 0 still to 14 times normal DSR 40 or 17 times normal DSR 40P in both directions You can also search frame by frame in jog mode You can also hear playback audio Jog audio function If you use the optional remote control unit audio can be monitored at various playback speeds when in jog mode The audio signals are once stored in memory and then played back at the same rate as the search speed This allows you to use audio playback to find the desired edit points Other Features Analog output
57. irection shown by the arrow If the reel does not move there is no slack Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment and after about 10 seconds take it out Paper clip etc Reel Notes on Recording Playing Copyright precautions On recording You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this VCR If you start recording protected video and audio signals a warning message appears on the monitor screen and the VCR stops recording On playback When you play back software having copyright protection signals on this VCR you may not be able to copy it onto other equipment Limitations caused by the difference in format This VCR can record play back and edit the tapes recorded in DVCAM format It can also play back the tapes recorded in DV format SP mode However due to the difference in format you may not be able to record or edit some tapes affected by recording conditions of the tape e g A tape originally recorded in DV format is dubbed in DVCAM format For details refer to Compatibility of DVCAM and DV format on page 62 No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the VCR video tape etc You cannot play back a DVCAM tape recorded in other color systems on this VCR Chapter 1 Overview 9SE MeIM8AO Jeldeyg Location and Function of
58. it as a Player in an Editing System Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that uses this unit as the player and a DSR 85 85P as the recorder For details of connecting devices other than the DSR 40 40Ps refer to the instruction manual of each device e When S video or composite input is selected S video or composite output is a through signal e The preroll time of the setting on the RM 450 450CE is required for more than five seconds e Set RS 422 CUE UP MODE to WITH VIDEO in the DSR 40 40P s SET UP menu for improving the editing accuracy REF VIDEO OUT REF VIDEO OUT REF VIDEO OUT Video signal generator AUDIO CH 1 IN AUDIO CH 1 3 OUTPUT AUDIO CH 2 4 OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT Y R Y B Y OUTPUT DSR 40 40P player MONITOR VIDEO Composite video input Audio input Source video monitor When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing controller the EDIT MODE indicator lights on the front 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied D panel of the recorder and the recorder automatically enters the selected editing 9 pin remote control cable not E mode supplied Cable with RCA phono plugs not Em supplied Leng PLAYER AUDIO CH 2 IN VIDEO IN Y R Y B Y IN REF VIDEO IN MONITOR REMOTE AUDIO VIDEO OUT2 SU
59. lished by broadcasting and related organizations in Europe EE mode EE is an abbreviation of Electric to Electric Video and audio signals are supplied to the VCR s internal circuits but not to the recording heads Head drum A metal cylinder to which a video head is attached This drum is rotated at high speeds in synchronization with the sync signal during recording and playback Linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on video tape See also Non linear editing Luminance signal The signal that determines the brightness of the picture Also called Y signal One of the component signals Loading When being loaded the tape is pulled out of the cassette case and threaded along the specified tape path and wrapped round the drum to be ready for recording or playback Generally this is done automatically when you place the cassette at the cassette entrance of the VCR Also called threading Non drop frame mode A mode of advancing time code in such a way that the difference in frame value between real time and time code is neglected Using this mode produces a difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between real time and time code which may cause problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference Non linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on hard disks Video scenes stored on disk c
60. ng the jog dial control is not available from external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector e You cannot change input signal selection during playback or playback pause mode e When S video or video input is selected and no signal is input in search mode the search screen becomes unstable e When the tape reaches to its beginning or end using the REW or F FWD button the unit turns to playback pause mode at the point in a few preceding seconds from its beginning or end Notes on connection e When you use this unit as a recorder of a system with the FXE 120 whose version is 1 0 this unit cannot be used in the drop frame system If you want to use it in the drop frame system upgrade the FXE 120 to version 1 01 Only for DSR 40 e When inputting a composite or S video signal a composite or S video output signal in EE mode is a through signal of the input When inputting a composite or S video signal a component signal in EE mode is not output Component output is only available during playback or when selecting DV input e If the unit turns off when AUTO OFF has been set to OFF the operations cannot be available with equipment connected to the REMOTE connector Turn on the power again and perform the operation e When inputting a DV signal and outputting a composite or S video signal in EE mode only the color burst signal is exchanged e When inputting a DV signal the unit does not perform a playback synchronized with the
61. nnnnnnncnninncno 8 Cleaning enna A 57 Clock iria 53 Connections and Settings A B roll editing system 35 audio monitor system nenene 36 audio signals 38 control signals s es 37 cut editing system eee 33 digital non linear editing system 32 reference video signals video monitor VIdEO SISNAlS ccoo tai Control signals Date stars 20 Drop Frame 64 Duplication siemens 28 DV Editing control unit settings 31 Editing systems A B roll editing system 35 cut editing system lees 33 digital non linear editing system 32 Edit timing adjusting wee 40 66 Appendix LEINK a2 Ne ote eat ae 15 Index Search s same 20 Information ensesensesennnnnen 20 LOCK mode 62 Me ne nt sr AE 51 Mini DVCAM cassette enenennen 8 Non Drop Frame 62 Photo search same 20 Playback at various speeds s es 20 frame by Tramen 20 Reference video signals 36 Remaining time 11 Subcarrier phase adjusting 45 Sync phase adjusting eee 45 Tape counter coccccccoccnnnnnonnnnnninnnnninncnnos 11 13 Time cod id 65 U V W X Y Z Unlock mode cnenesennesesnenenennenennn 62 Usable cassette 8
62. nsmitted In addition the time code is newly recorded on the tape on this VCR except when copying a tape in Duplication mode Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 23 Suipli09ay pue yoeghe q z 1e1deu9 Buipiosey pue yoeghejq 2 1e deu9 Recording To video equipment without the DV jack Player Monitor This VCR Recorder o el a e A INPUT OUTPUT REF VIDEO INPUT v v VIDEO to the S video output jack svieo s to the video output jack EO to the audio 0 output jacks S video cable not supplied 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Signal flow Notes e When recording the analog input signals this VCR can digitally output the signals from the DV jack for backup Set DV EE OUT in the menu to ON see page 52 e When you connect output jacks of this VCR to input jacks of the player select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise e Distorted signals e g when played back at a speed other than normal will not be recorded properly e The indications Time code alarm messages and menu etc displayed on the monitor screen are output only via the MONITOR connector 24 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback Settings for Recording Preparation on the recorder this VCR e Before recording set
63. o as not to cause malfunction of the VCR After using a cassette After use please be sure to rewind the tape completely to prevent picture and sound distortion Return it to its case and store in upright position About moisture condensation If the unit or tape is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the unit or tape If you use the tape or video heads in this condition the tape may adhere to the head drum and the video heads or the tape may be damaged or malfunction may occur Moisture condensation is likely to occur under the following conditions e The unit is brought from the cold outdoors to a warm indoor location e The unit is brought from the air conditioned indoors to the hot outdoors The unit is used in a place subject to cold currents from an air conditioner When bringing the unit from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa put it in a plastic bag and seal the bag tightly After bringing it into the new place leave the bag on for about an hour and remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it 58 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting If moisture condensation occurred You cannot operate the unit except to press EJECT If you insert a cassette it is ejected automatically If this occurs turn on the power wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Digital hours meter T
64. on and or program owner Owner s record The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit and the serial number on the top Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSR 40 Serial No For the customers in the U S A Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSR 40 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For DSR 40P To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off e Unplug t
65. orded in SP mode only can be used as source tapes 2 When you copy a DV formatted tape using DVCAM video equipment the recorded format of the copied tape is the following DVCAM format e Audio recording mode of the copied tape is unlock mode e Time code of the copied tape is partly inaccurate 3 If you use the DVCAM formatted tape as descried in 2 above audio recording mode of the recorded tape is unlock mode and time code is partly inaccurate 4 Audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode 5 Some DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAM formatted tape Even if the tape is played back contents of the playback cannot be guaranteed 6 Depending on signal conditions of the source tape you may not be able to edit the tape using DV connection Limitations on editing You will find the following limitations when editing e Due to the difference of a track pitch you cannot record or edit on DV formatted tapes using DVCAM video equipment e Depending on signal conditions you may not be able to record or edit on DVCAM formatted tapes In these cases copy the tape again using audio video jacks Appendix 63 xipuaddy xipuaddy Glossary A B roll editing An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing Using an editing controller allows efficient control of the VCRs and very pre
66. play at various speeds or frame by frame Searching SHUTTLE You can easily locate the desired scene and you can quickly and accurately determine edit points Searching using the index function DSRM 20 only Three kinds of search are available on this VCR Searching for the beginnings of recordings Index search Searching for a point on the tape where the recorded date changes Date search Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode with a digital camcorder Photo search When S video or video input is selected and no signal is input in search mode the search screen becomes noisy In such cases input the signal or select DV input For a description of search operations via external equipment see the equipment s operating instructions Displaying tape information DSRM 20 only If you record on a tape using a Sony digital camcorder DSR 200 200P 200A 200AP PD100 PD100P camcorder data the shutter speed program AE mode white balance iris and gain can be recorded on the tape You can check these data during playback on this VCR Auto Repeat This VCR can repeat the playback of all or a part of the tape 1 Set the TIMER switch on the front panel to REPEAT The TIMER indicator on the front panel lights Press REW to rewind the tape to its beginning Press PLAY Playback starts The VCR repeats the playback from the beginning to the first index if there is no index on the tape to the unrecorded
67. put to DV input The unit cannot be controlled with equipment connected to the REMOTE connector after the power is turned off when AUTO OFF is set to ON This is not malfunction Turn on the power again Set AUTO OFF to OFF Input signal selection is not available You cannot select the input during playback or playback pause mode Stop the playback and select the input Duplication does not function The DV formatted cassette is played back Play back the DVCAM formatted cassette or perform normal recording Editing accuracy is poor using the DV connection 56 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Editing using the DV connection is not guaranteed Notes on Use Notes on the videocassette recorder Do not install the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources If you do its cabinet mechanical parts etc may be damaged Do not install the unit in an extremely hot place If the unit is left in a car parked with its windows closed especially in summer its cabinet may be damaged or it may not work correctly If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location Moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video head and tape If you use the unit in a place subject to direct cold currents from an air conditioner moisture may also condense inside the unit Do not place a heavy objects on the unit The cabinet may be damage
68. re sent with hardly any degradation enabling high quality recording The signal flow is automatically detected so you need not make separate connections for input and output Recorder Monitor This VCR Player E UT rra C to the DV jack i LINK cable DV connecting cable not supplied lt Signal flow MES e The external lock function of this unit only supports the standard sync signals With the DV connection select the DV input with the INPUT SELECT button on this VCR to prevent malfunction resulting from noise etc e Set DV EE OUT in the menu to OFF see page 52 e With the DV connection the sound is recorded in the same audio recording mode as that of the source tape e With the DV connection tape information recording date camcorder data etc recorded on the source tape is transmitted from this VCR player 1 ga Chapter 2 Playback and Recording To video equipment without the DV jack Di el D N Recorder Monitor This VCR Player U 66 a 2 ex Di 1111111 za 2 M TO HE un H 2 to the S video u m Far Ses H input jack 2 to the video OC D input jack Ni A A D to the audio D LN input jacks OH RRE O to the video T input jacks Le d g Le La Le Q K p 5 Q a S video cable not supplied
69. rom the DFS 500 DFS 500P Switcher are automatically adjusted 44 Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Performing a phase adjustment operation 1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope The vectorscope switches to SCH mode Press the B channel button on the vectorscope This displays the black burst signal from the switcher Press the EXT button on the vectorscope This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode Adjust the phase synchronization control on the vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line Sync phase Subcarrier phase Reference line G Align the sync and subcarrier phase of the black burst signal to the reference line Output the player 1 signal from the switcher using the PVE 500 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope This displays the sync phase and subcarrier phase composite signals only of the signal from player 1 On player 1 adjust the SYNC control using the H PHASE COARSE menu for rough adjustment and the H PHASE FINE menu for fine adjustment so that the output from player 1 on channel A is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel B See page 53 Continued Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 45 wa s s Hupa ue ul sa e d e se jun eu Bush Ja deUuD wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se jun ou Buisn Ja deuD Adjus
70. rtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e The unit is not designed for portable use Install it properly on a flat stable place Placing it on its side or on a surface slanted more than 30 degrees may cause damage e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit e If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about one hour before operating the unit Information Compatible color systems The DSR 40 is designed to record and play back using the NTSC color system Recording of video sources based on other color systems cannot be guaranteed Caution Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmissi
71. s When recording you can use these knobs to set audio input levels for CH 1 channel 1 and CH 2 channel 2 respectively O COUNTER RESET button Press this button to reset the tape counter in the display window to 0 00 00 0H00M00s This button does not work when displaying the time code or the remaining time EJECT button Press this button to eject a cassette Display section Audio level meter Mini indicator Cassette indicator DVCAM indicator Time counter display Video input signals indicators D NS AUDIO indicator D Audio mode indicators O TIMER indicator Audio level meter Indicates the recording level during recording or EE mode and the playback level during playback When the audio level exceeds 0 dB the red indicator lights If you play back the tape whose audio was only recorded on channel 2 the audio level meter for CH2 4 may not function O Time counter display Indicates the following e Time data count value of the time counter time code and remaining time e Alarm messages see page 55 e Messages for self diagnosis function see page 59 e For DSR 40P Time code is set to the non drop frame mode only Time code is indicated as follows Drop frame 00 00 00 00 DSR 40 only Non drop frame 00 00 00 00 Video input signals indicators Indicates the currently selected video input signals INPUT VIDEO INPUT S V
72. set editing point perform the fine adjustment of the edit timing using the SETUP menu of the editing control unit This improves the editing accuracy 1 Display the item 303 403 DEVICE TYPE RECORDER in the SETUP menu and set it from DISABLE to ENABLE 2 Repeat editing several times and check the shift of the editing point that is count the number of frames to be adjusted Note The editing result may differ between DISABLE and ENABLE settings of SETUP menu item 303 403 Be sure to check the editing result after changing the setting to ENABLE 3 Set the SETUP menu item 303 403 from BYTE 01 to BYTE 10 and calculate the adjustment value Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System How to calculate the adjustment value If the actual IN point shifts forward to the IN point preset on the player IN point OUT point Player VCR Adjustment valu Recorder VCR IN point OUT point 08 default setting number of frames obtained in step 2 Example To adjust 5 frames 08 05 03 If the actual IN point shifts backward to the IN point preset on the player IN point OUT point Player VCR Adjustment value Recorder VCR IN point OUT point 08 default setting number of frames obtained in step 2 Example To adjust 5 frames 08 05 OD Adjustment value is calculated in hexadecimal 4 Perform a trial editing and confirm the adjustment result Repeat st
73. settes with this VCR PDV 184ME can record programs for 184 minutes and PDVM 40ME can record for 40 minutes You can get the highest quality pictures with this digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes You may not be able to get as good quality with other cassettes We recommend using DVCAM cassettes so that you can record your one time events in highest quality DVCAM cassette Mini DVCAM cassette Cassette memory Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted on some Standard DVCAM cassettes and Mini DVCAM cassettes When you record a program the recording date and time and the programs position on the tape are stored in the cassette memory so that you can quickly locate the program later on Cl l16K indicates that you can use the cassettes 16 Kbits of data can be stored on On this VCR you can use the cassettes up to 16 Kbits of data can be mounted on To save a recording ge Chapter 1 Overview To prevent accidental erasure of a recording slide in the safety switch on the cassette so that the red portion becomes visible To record on a tape slide out the switch so that the red portion is hidden PI Write protected Write enabled pveam DN DV and CI are trademarks Checking the tape for slack Using a paper clip or a similar object turn the reel gently in the d
74. t shifts backward to the IN point preset on the layer E IN point OUT point Preset editing points Adjustment value Actual editing points IN point OUT point 08 default setting number of frames obtained in step 2 Example To adjust 5 frames 08 05 03 Continued Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System 41 wea s s upg ue ul sa e d e se yun eu Buisn Ja deUuD wa s s Bunip3 ue ul 10 14 e se fun ou Buisn Ja deyuD Adjusting an Edit Timing A _ 22 zzz AAA te 4 Perform a trial editing and confirm the adjustment result Repeat steps 3 and 4 until best possible result is obtained Using this unit as a recorder with FXE 120 120P 420 e When using this unit as a recorder also see chapter 4 Using the Unit as a Recorder in an Editing System e When using FXE 100 100P that has been upgraded with FXE KIT1 the menu item is indicated in 1 Display the item 102 112 REMOTE INTERFACE in the SETUP menu and set RECORDER to OTHERS 2 Display the item 104 301 SYNC GRADE in the SETUP menu and set RECORDER to PREROLL amp PLAY 3 Display the item 303 403 DEVICE TYPE RECORDER in the SETUP menu and set the VCR device constants 4 Execute the LEARN function If the edit timing is out of adjustment follow Adjusting the IN point below Adjusting the IN point If the actual edited point does not accurately coincide with the pre
75. the FXE 100 100P 120 120P However editing accuracy will not correspond with the RS 422A standard in the editing system For details on usage and connections refer to the operating manuals supplied with your devices used in a system When using this unit as a recorder e You cannot execute video audio insert editing e When you use the unit as a recorder with the FXE 120 120P only assemble editing is available e Adjust the edit timing See page 40 e Set RECORDER MODE to FXE RECORDER e When you use the unit as a recorder with the FXE 100 100P the FXE KIT1 is required for upgrading the FXE 100 100P e Editing accuracy is not guaranteed If the duration is very short the recording may not function properly e Be sure to execute the LEARN function If you do not use the unit for a long time you have to execute the function also e If you execute REC command via RS 422A it delays the recording start time for about five minutes e Set RECORDER to OTHERS in the SETUP menu item 102 112 when using the FXE 100 100P that has been upgraded with the FXE KIT1 REMOTE INTERFACE of the FXE 120 120P When using this unit as a recorder with the FXE 100 100P that has been upgraded with the FXE KIT1 DSR 200A 200Ap LANC ES RS 422 Audio output RS 422 Player Ref Audio output Input Video output Video output Audio Video DSR 40 40P output E SS Ei RS 422 w i 3 o wes
76. this button to display the menu on the monitor screen Press it again to return from the menu display to the usual display Note If you set the REMOTE LOCAL switch to REMOTE while the menu display is on the monitor it returns to the usual display On how to use the menu see Chapter 5 Menu Settings Rear Panel SET button Press this button to save selected menu items to the unit s memory Arrow 4 1 buttons Use these buttons to move around the menu items REF VIDEO INPUT connector CONTROL S jack REF VIDEO INPUT_ CONTROL S REMOTE RS 422A REMOTE connector 9 OUTPUT connectors 2 MONITOR connectors INPUT connectors INPUT connectors Input video and audio signals To connect a VCR equipped with the S video output jack use the S VIDEO jack on this VCR MONITOR connectors Output video and audio signals for monitoring 14 Chapter 1 Overview DV jack AC IN connector OUTPUT connectors Output video and audio signals To connect a VCR equipped with the S video input jack use the S VIDEO jack on this VCR To connect a VCR equipped with the component input connectors use the Y R Y B Y connectors on this VCR Note on EE mode When the S video video or DV signal is input this VCR cannot output component signals You can only output the component signal during normal playback REF VIDEO I
77. ting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases 46 8 On player 1 adjust the SC control using the SC 0 180 menu for rough adjustment and the SC PHASE menu for fine adjustment so that the output from player 1 on channel A is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel B See page 53 This indicator moves as D you adjust the H PHASE This indicator moves as COARSE or H PHASE you adjust the SC 0 180 FINE menu or SC PHASE menu Adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from player 1 When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear 9 Output the player 2 signal from the switcher using the PVE 500 and repeat steps 7 and 8 to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output from player 2 Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Adjusting Signals You can adjust each signal level of the component output signal and the chrominance signal gain level of the composite signal Connect the reference video black burst signal one to one with a device that generates the reference video signal or make a loop through connection Ifthe device has a terminal switch terminate the connection properly Both a waveform monitor and a vectorscope are required for adjustments If you adjust component signal level be sure to adjust chrominance signals gain level of composite signals Video signal generator DSR 40 40P REF VIDEO INPUT EX
78. udio mode Select the desired mode by setting the AUDIO MODE menu Audio mode Set the menu to 2 channel mode Fs48k 4 channel mode Fs32k On how to use the menu see Chapter 5 Menu Settings e In the DVCAM format there are two audio recording modes with either two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz It is not possible to select other modes for example with four channels at 48 kHz e When recording in 4 channel mode on this VCR audio signals are recorded only in channels 1 2 e Once you have started recording you cannot change the audio mode selection 7 Use the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs to adjust audio input levels Watching the audio level meter see page 11 adjust the level so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum When the level exceeds 0 dB sound distortion occurs Note With the DV connection the recorder VCR s AUDIO MODE sound selection and AUDIO INPUT LEVEL audio balance adjustment do not function Preparation on the player 26 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback e Insert a source tape e If the player VCR has an EDIT switch set it to ON e Turn off the on screen display Ma With the DV connection the playback VCR s AUDIO MONITOR sound selection and AUDIO MIX BALANCE audio balance adjustment do not function on the source audio output through the DV jack Recording Procedure After check

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