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1. Preparing for playback 1 Tum the POWER switch ON 2 Insert the cassette On how to insert see page 3 8 Setthe AUDIO MONITOR switch to the audio signal you wish to monitor Switch Audio signal output gs wite setting A MONITOR connector 8 pin AUDIO HEADPHONES jack MONITOR OUTPUT connector XLA be CH 1 Channel 1 audio Channel 1 audio MIX Stereo audio Mixed Channel 1 and 2 audio CH 2 Channel 2 audio Channel 2 audio sk 4 Set the REMOTE LOCAL switch to LOCAL B Set the time counter display switch to the time code you wish to display CTL Tape running time as determined by counting the CTL signal Playback tape address CTL TC LTC or VITC time code Playback tape address time code U BIT LTC or VITC user bits Playback tape address time code Chapter 4 Playback 4 1 Playback continued Selecting the time code to display I p Set the time counter display switch to the recorded time code you wish to display during playback Displaying CTL codes Set the time counter display switch to CTL The CTL signals recorded on the tape will be displayed To reset the display to a I specific tape position press the RESET button The display will change to 0 00 00 00 and rewinding the tape past this position will display negative values Displaying time codes Se
2. Reference Control Settings Main Menu Changing Menu Settings About Cassettes Cassettes Playable on this Unit Inserting and Ejecting the Cassette Playback Preparing for Playback Normal Speed Playback JOG and SHUTTLE Mode Playback sse 4 5 Variable Speed Playback DMC Dynamic Motion Control Playback 4 8 Superimposed Characters 4 18 Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents continued Chapter 5 Self diagnostics m Maintenance About the System Menu 5 2 About the Hours Meter hs Head Cleaning and Moisture Condensation eren 5 9 Appendices Specifications A L Glossary Index 2 Table of Contents About this Manual This manual is a guidebook for users of the Sony PVW 2650 Videocassette Player This section discusses the purpose and organization of the manual Reading it first will help you decide which of the other chapters you should read most carefully depending on your degree of experience with professional VTRs Purpose of this Manual This manual contains all the information you need to operate the PV W 2650 including the names and functions of the various component parts details of settings and adjustments and
3. Specifications esee rennen Glossary TIAM Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Weight 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 130 W 5 C to 40 C 4 1 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 80 or less 25 kg 55 Ib 2 oz Dimensions w h d excluding the projections 427 x 237 x 520 mm 16 7 8 x 9 3 x 20 2 inches 427 16 7 8 unit mm inches 520 20 1 2 Jenee u d 9 no SG moanoaa 434 17 Vs e 8 8 5 s 21 237 9 3e 124 5 I 549 21 5 s 624 24 5 8 Normal tape speed Maximum playback time Fast forward rewind time Search speed 118 6 mm s 90 minutes or longer with BCT 90ML cassette 180 seconds or less with BCT 90ML Shuttle Still 0 03 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 3 5 10 24 and 35 times normal speed forward and reverse Variable from still to normal speed forward and reverse Jog DT Dynamic Tracking range Recommended cassettes 1 To search at 35 times normal speed it is necessary to change the setting of System Menu item 102 For more information see the explanation of System Menu item 102 on page 5 2 to 3 times normal sp
4. 1 Insert the cassette See page 3 8 2 Press the PLAY button The SERVO indicator lights when head rotation and tape speed stabilize Chapter 4 1 3 Press the STOP button to halt playback If played to the end the tape is automatically rewound to the beginning and then slops Adjusting the audio playback level Playback levels can be adjusted independently for each channel To adjust the playback level put the unit into PLAY mode pull out the PB control on the upper gt control panel and adjust while monitoring the audio level meter Push in the PB controls for preset level audio playback The reading of the audio level meter will be 0 VU for a signal level of 4 dBu 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms _ Contact your Sony dealer if you wish to change the preset level 4 4 Chapter 4 Playback JOG and SHUTTLE Mode Playback JOG and SHUTTLE are variable speed playback modes Rotate the search dial to set the speed and press the dial to toggle between JOG and SHUTTLE modes The current mode is indicated by the JOG and SHUTTLE indicators SHUTTLE indicator Search dial JOG indicator Variable speed playback JOG and SHUTTLE modes a g E o JOG mode JOG indicator lit Speed varies in the range of 1 to 1 times normal speed corresponding to the rotation speed of the search dial SHUTTLE mode
5. 10 06 0 6 seconds 07 0 7 seconds 08 0 8 seconds 09 0 9 seconds 10 1 0 105 REF VIDEO 0 Issue warning if reference video signals are not being supplied MISSING ALARM 1 through the REF VIDEO input connectors 0 Do not issue warning 1 Warn by flashing the STOP button i 5 2 Chapter 5 Maintenance i f Number Title Value Description 106 CAPSTAN LOCK 0 Select the capstan lock mode 1 0 Use the setting of the CAPSTAN LOCK switch on the 2 system panel 3 1 Always 2FD regardless of CAPSTAN LOCK switch setting 2 Always 2FD 4FD regardless of CAPSTAN LOCK switch setting 3 Always 4FD regardless of CAPSTAN LOCK switch setting Editing Items concerning operational settings when you use this unit as a player in an editing system Item Number Title Value Description 301 VAR SPEED 0 Selects the playback speed range when controlling playback RANGE FOR 1 speed from a remote control unit connected to the REMOTE SYNCHRONIZATION connector 9 pin 0 1 to 3 times norma speed 1 21 15 to 3 45 times normal speed Note When using this unit for DT editing by connecting to a BVE 910 editing control unit or other editing controller select 1 namely the range of 1 15 to 3 45 times normal speed In that case playback picture interruptions may occur during DT playback at speeds out of the range of
6. 2OOOPRO Before operating this unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference 1992 by Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear 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 PVW 2650 Serial No To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 AN A the presence of uninsulated dangerous may be of sufficient magnitude to consti tute a risk of electric shock to persons the presence of important operating and literature accompanying the appliance This symbol is intended to alert the user to voltage within the product s enclosure that This symbot is intended to alert the user to maintenance servicing instructions in the For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequ
7. System Menu 5 2 REF VIDEO 75 ohm termination switch 2 14 REF VIDEO input connectors 2 14 5 2 REF VIDEO output connectors 2 14 Reference control settings 3 4 REMOTE connector 2 2 2 15 REMOTE LOCAL switch 2 2 2 4 RESET button 2 4 3 7 REW button 2 5 RF meter 2 1 2 2 4 4 S S VIDEO connector 1 4 2 14 SC control 2 12 Search dial 2 5 2 6 Using 3 6 4 5 to 4 7 4 12 to 4 15 SEARCH button 2 5 3 6 4 7 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE System Menu 5 2 Self diagnostics s r SERVO indicator 2 5 4 4 SET button 2 4 2 10 3 6 SET UP control 2 11 SET UP PRESET MANUAL switch 2 11 SHUTTLE JOG indicators 2 5 2 6 4 5 to 4 7 SHUTTLE mode playback 2 5 2 6 4 5 4 7 Signs of trouble 3 1 Specifications A 1 STANDBY button 2 5 Still indicator 2 6 4 6 4 7 STILL TIMER System Menu STOP button 2 2 2 5 3 4 4 4 4 7 5 2 STUNT IN OUT buttons 2 7 4 10 Superimposition 4 8 Adjusting size and position of characters 3 4 3 5 4 8 Types of information displayed 4 8 Switches AUDIO MONITOR 2 2 CAPSTAN LOCK 2 1 5 3 CHARACTER 2 10 2 14 3 4 4 8 5 1 CHROMA PRESET MANUAL 2 DOLBY NR 2 10 HUE PRESET MANUAL 2 12 NDF DF 2 10 POWER 2 1 REF VIDEO 75 ohm termination 2 14 REMOTE LOCAL 2 2 2 4 SET UP PRESET MANUAL 2 11 TBC CONTROL 2 11 TC select 2 10 4 2 4 3 Time counter display 2 4 4 1 4 2 VIDEO level PRESET MANUAL 2 11 Y C DELAY PRESET MANUAL SYNC control 2 12 System Menu 5 2 AUDIO MUTING TIME 5 2 AUTO DE
8. Y C delay 50 ns Input connector Video input REF VIDEO BNC type 2 for bridging connection Black burst or 1 0 Vp p 40 3 75 Q sync negative 286 mV Appendices Appendices A 3 2 c o Video output REF VIDEO BNC type 1 Black burst 75 Q sync negative 286 mV VIDEO OUTPUT 1 2 3 SUPER COMPONENT COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO Audio output CH 1 CH 2 MONITOR Monitor output MONITOR Time code output TIME CODE OUT Headphone output HEADPHONES A 4 Appendices BNC type 3 Composite video 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative 286 mV Superimposed time codes etc output from VIDEO OUTPUT 3 SUPER as specified by CHARACTER switch 12 pin multi 1 female Luminance 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative Chrominance R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q BNC type 3 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q DIN 4 pin 1 XLR 3 pin 2 male 4 dBu at 600 Q load low impedance balanced 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms XLR 3 pin 1 male 4 dBu at 600 Q load low impedance balanced 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 8 pin multi 1 female Video 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative Superimposed time codes etc output as specified by system panel switches Audio 5 dBu 47 unbalanced _ 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms BNC type 1 2 2 Vp p 600 Q unbalanced Stereo phone jack Maximum 14 dBu 8 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms Remote connect
9. BNC type Output Y R Y and B Y signals AC IN connector and ground terminal AC IN Connect to an AC power source with the AC power cord supplied th ground terminal Connect to ground line a TIME CODE OUT connector BNC type Outputs playback time code 5 MONITOR connector 8 pin Connect to the VTR connector of a color video monitor with the 8 pin connecting cable not supplied to output audio and video signals including superimposed time codes or other messages Audio signals are output from the channel selected by the AUDIO MONITOR switch on the upper control panel o 7 REMOTE connectors REMOTE connector 9 pin When using this unit for editing connect to a VTR or editing control unit see the list below with the 9 pin remote control cable supplied Connectable equipment Betacam SP VTRs PVW 2800 BVW 35 50 70 75 Betacam VTRs BVW 40 U matic VTRs BVU 800 820 950 1 inch helical scan VTRs BVH 2000 2500 3000 3100 Editing control units BVE 600 800 910 RM 450 TBC REMOTE connector 15 pin To remotely control the built in time base corrector connect an optional BK 2006 or BVR 50 remote control unit Always turn off the power before connecting remote control equipment to the TBC REMOTE connector ill Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 2 15 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit This chapter explains safety precautions connections and the p
10. Control signal In VTRs regular pulses used to synchronize tape movement and the scanning position of the video heads Recorded in a special track so that the video heads can scan the playback tape accurately Drop frame mode In NTSC format the actual number of frames per second is approximately 29 97 while that for the time code is specified as 30 Drop frame mode is a mode in which the time code is advanced in such a way that the difference in frame value between real time and the time codes is corrected Jn this mode two frames are skipped at the beginning of each minute except for every tenth minute so that the frame value for time codes matches that for real time Guard band noise Noise generated when guard bands seprating recorded tracks on the tape are played back because of incorrect tracking LTC Abbreviation of Longitudinal Time Code A time code recorded in a separate track at the edge of the tape Luminance The signal which carries information about brightness Also called the Y signal Non drop frame mode A mode of advancing the time code in such a way that the difference in frame values between real time and the time code is neglected Using this mode produces a difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between real time and time code which causes problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference Metal tape Magnetic tape coated with a fine metallic powder of need
11. MODE FROM 2 specified in item 501 of this menu SEARCH 0 The tape is repeatedly advanced at 1 30 of normal speed for periods of 2 seconds T 1 The unit goes into standby OFF mode The tape remains 5 wound and rotation of the drum is as specified in menu item 8 504 o 2 The unit goes into tension release mode The tape tension is relaxed 503 TAPE o Determines the measures taken to protect the tape if the unit PROTECTION 1 remains in stop mode for a period longer than the period MODE FROM specified in item 501 of this menu STOP 0 The unit goes into standby OFF mode 1 The unit goes into tension release mode The tape tension is relaxed 504 DRUM ROTATION 0 Determines whether the head drum stops turning in standby Chapter 5 About the System Menu continued Video control Number Title Value Description 7032 BLANK LINE For lines 12 Determines blanking ON OFF for video output signals Each of SELECT to 20 the lines from 12 to 20 may be set to ON or OFF separately 0 2 0 Blanking ON For line 20 only a half of it is blanked on fields 2 and 4 and the entire line is blanked on fields 1 and 3 2 Blanking OFF The factory setting is 0 for all of lines 12 to 20 2 To choose lines for menu item 703 rotate the search dial while pressing the STOP button 5 6 Chapter 5 Maintenance About the Hours Meter The hours meter is a 4 digit digital clock on the left side of
12. Maintenance 5 9 Chapter 5 Head Cleaning and Moisture Condensation continued When moisture is detected If moisture is detected on the head drum during operation the AUTO OFF indicator on the front panel lights and the Error 10 message is displayed in the time counter display AUTO OFF indicator ERROR 10 is displayed in the time counter display When moisture is detected As soon as moisture is detected the drum and capstan motors halt the cassette is ejected and the drum begins rotating again In this state all unit functions are disabled When the moisture has evaporated the AUTO OFF indicator goes off and the error message disappears When moving the unit from a cold to a warm location E Chapter 5 The condensation detector requires about 10 minutes to detect moisture on the drum and tape guides After moving the unit wait about 10 minutes before turning on the power If the AUTO OFF indicator lights or the Error 10 message is displayed when power is turned on Leave the power on and wait for the indicator to go off and the message to disappear Cassettes cannot be inserted while the indicator is lit If the AUTO OFF indicator does not light and no error message is displayed when power is turned on It is safe to begin using the unit 5 10 Chapter 5 Maintenance Appendices
13. REFERENCE recorder PVW 2800 should set an IN point automatically ENTRY 0 Do not set the IN point automatically 1 Set the IN point automatically 5 4 Chapter 5 Maintenance Tape protection IN STANDBY OFF OFF mode 0 Drum stops turning 1 Drum does not stop turning Chapter 5 Maintenance Item Number Title Value Description 501 STILL TIMER 00 if the unit remains in stop or still mode for a certain period of 01 time it is put automatically into tape protection mode in order to 02 protect the tape and video heads 03 This item determines the length of time allowed to pass before 04 the unit is put into tape protection mode The time may set to 05 one of the following 16 values ranging between 0 5 seconds 06 and 30 minutes 07 00 0 5 seconds 08 01 5 seconds 09 02 10 seconds 10 03 20 seconds 11 04 30 seconds 12 05 40 seconds 13 06 50 seconds 14 07 1 minute 15 08 2 minutes 09 3 minutes 10 4 minutes 11 5 minutes 12 6 minutes 13 7 minutes 14 8 minutes 15 30 minutes Note The measures taken to protect the tape vary depending upon whether the unit enters tape protection mode from standby search mode or from stop mode and upon the settings of the next three items in this menu 502 TAPE 0 Determines the measures taken to protect the tape if the unit PROTECTION 1 remains in still mode for a period longer than the period
14. Variable mode and playback speed Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter explains the System Menu maintenance and the unit s self diagnostics features Self diagnostics About the System Menu About the Hours Meter Self diagnostics This unit features self diagnostics When trouble is detected an error message is displayed immediately in the time counter display on the lower control panel and also on the monitor To display error messages on the monitor the monitor must be connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT 3 SUPER connector and the CHARACTER switch on the system panel must be set to ON Va Error code Error message in the time counter display ERROR 01 4 N T Error code REEL TROUBLE 1 lt Error message Error message displayed on the monitor When an error message is displayed Error 10 Indicates moisture condensation on the head drum Chapter 5 Take the steps described on page 5 10 of this manual Other error messages gt Eject cassette if loaded turn off the power and contact your Sony dealer Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 1 About the System Menu As explained in Chapter 3 this unit s main operational parameters are set using two menus the Main Menu and the System Menu This section explains settings on the System Menu Compared to items in the Main Menu items in this menu will not need to be changed often Cha
15. changed will be superimposed on the monitor and displayed in the time counter display MENU button and indicator When you press this button the indicator will come on and a menu will be displayed If you press it again the indicator will go off and changes to the menu will not be saved SET button If you press this button after changing one or more items in the menu the changes will be saved For more information see the section Changing Menu Settings on page 3 6 Time counter display switch Select the type of time data to be displayed in the time counter display 3 CTL Tape running time in hours minutes seconds and frames as determined by counting the CTL signal Tape address is defined by CTL count data TC LTC or VITC time code read from the tape by the built in time code reader Tape address is defined by time code U BIT LTC or VITC user bits read from the tape by the built in time code reader Tape address is defined by time code When the REMOTE LOCAL switch on the control panel is set to REMOTE the time data and tape address are determined by the connected equipment regardless of the setting of this switch When this switch is in the TC or U BIT position the setting of the TC select switch on the system panel determines whether LTC or VITC time codes are shown 2 4 l Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 3 Time counter display Displays the time data selected by
16. e DUB U matic connector svipco connector component 1 Q COMPONENT 2 connectors 2 14 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls VIDEO OUTPUT 1 2 3 SUPER connectors BNC type Connect to VTRs or monitor video input connectors to output composite video signals Output of time codes or other superimposed characters through connector 3 SUPER is governed by the CHARACTER switch on the system panel REF reference VIDEO connector BNC type The output connector for the built in black burst generator When you do not have access to reference signals at the edit location connect to the REF VIDEO IN or EXT SYNC connector of other editing system component DUB U matic connector 7 pin Outputs 688kHz U matic Y and C signals Connect to VO series or BVU series U matic VTRs such as the VO 9800 9850 and BVU 800 820 950 Requires the BKW 2020 U matic dubbing output kit not supplied For more information please contact your Sony dealer S VIDEO connector 4 pin Outputs a Y signal and a C signal 3 58 MHz in separated format Can be connected to any VTR which features an S VIDEO input connector COMPONENT 1 connector 12 pin Outputs luminance Y and chrominance R Y B Y signals Connect to the COMPONENT input connector of a recorder VTR with a VDC C5 12 pin dubbing cable not supplied Q COMPONENT 2 connectors
17. i SHUTTLE mode playback In SHUTTLE mode the playback speed range is as indicated below depending on whether the SEARCH or the VARIABLE button is lit 24 to 24 times normal speed with the SEARCH button lit to 3 times normal speed with the VARIABLE button lit Note however that the speed range of noiseless playback by the DT heads is always I to 3 times normal speed regardless of whether the SEARCH or the VARIABLE button is lit SHUTTLE mode playback 1 Push in the search dial to light the SHUTTLE indicator The monitor shows a still picture and the still indicator D lights Always set the search dial to the center position after turning on the power The still indicator DJ will light each time you tum the unit on regardless of the position of the search dial 2 Rotate the dial to the desired speed The dial clicks at the center position corresponding to a speed of 0 Playback begins at the indicated speed The direction indicators 4 and gt show the direction of playback 3 To stop SHUTTLE mode playback return the search dial to the center play position or press STOP or one of the other tape transport buttons To resume normal playback press the PLAY button Using the SEARCH button In SHUTTLE mode the SEARCH button can be used in the following way Pressing the PLA
18. input to this unit Use this control if you need to synchronize the unit s output subcarrier phase with a reference signal or if you wish to achieve special effects such as fades or dissolves when using this unit with VTRs Connector Panel Rear 1 AUDIO OUTPUT connectors 2 REF VIDEO input connectors and 750 termination switch 3 vipEO OUTPUT connector AC IN connector and ground terminal 5 TIME CODE OUT connector 6 MONITOR connector 7 REMOTE connectors Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 2 13 N a E lt o uM pL Rear continued 1 AUDIO OUTPUT connectors AUDIO OUTPUT CH 1 CH 2 connectors XLR 3 pin The levels of audio signals ouput from these connectors can be adjusted using the PB level controls on the upper control panel AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connector XLR 3 pin Outputs audio signals from the channel selected with the AUDIO MONITOR switch on the upper control panel Chapter 2 2 REF reference VIDEO input connectors BNC type and 75 Q termination switch Connect reference video signals When both connectors are used for a bridging connection set the termination switch to OFF Otherwise set the switch to ON 3 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors voeo output 1 2 3 SUPER connectors COMPONENT 7 ei Ca ner vino connector
19. playback point is set the previously set playback point is deleted automatically 2 When an incorrect playback point is set the previously set playback point is deleted automatically When an unnecessary playback point is set the DELETE indicator flashes to issue a warning Delete playback points by pressing the DELETE button simultaneously with one of the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT buttons Playback cannot be executed if the DELETE indicator is flashing s L Preroll Items concerning operational settings when you use this unit as a player in an editing system tee lom Meh Item Number Title Value Description 401 FUNCTION MODE L9 Determines the unit s mode after cue up AFTER CUE UP 1 0 Stop mode B 1 Still mode 402 TIME 0 When the unit must preroll over a tape section containing a non REFERENCE 1 continuous sequence of time codes determines whether or not FOR PREROLL to use CTL signals to generate a continuous sequence beginning with the time codes before the break in continuity 0 Use CTL signals to generate a continuous sequence 1 Do not use CTL signals to generate a continuous sequence Chapter 5 When 0 is selected maximum tape speed during cue up or preroil is limited to 10 times normal speed 403 AUTOMATIC 0 When IN point has not yet been set at preroll time PREROLL 1 determines whether pressing the PREROLL button on the
20. the procedures to follow for playback The PVW 2650 is a professional videocassette player designed for a wide range of users from cable television stations to general business operators In the same way the manual was written to be read by a wide range of users ranging from experienced engineers to users who have never used a professional VTR before If you encounter any unfamiliar terms while reading the manual please consult the footnotes at the bottom of the page as well as the index and glossary found at the end of the manual Organization of this Manual The following is a brief summary of the chapters and appendices in this manual But note that the opening page of each chapter also gives a summary of the contents of that chapter Chapter 1 Features of the PVW 2650 Describes the principal features and functions of the unit Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Gives the names and functions of the controls and other parts Experienced users of broadcast quality or professional VTRs should be able to begin using the unit after a reading of this chapter If this is the first time you have used a professional VTR read through this chapter carefully in order to give yourself an overall understanding of the unit s features and how to use them Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit Describes connections initial settings and reference signals and some safety precautions which you should be aware of Chapter 4
21. the system panel it displays four kinds of information about the operational history of the unit Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance Periodic maintenance should be carried out by a qualified technician For more information contact your Sony dealer The hours meter runs on the unit s internal batteries which should be changed once every five years For more information contact your Sony dealer Meaning of the displayed values HOURS METER The Qoy SELECT button DISPLAY r SELECT OPERATION ORUM RUNNING TAPE RUNNING THREADING Hours meter When you press the DISPLAY SELECT button the display changes in the following way Rd T2 J T OPERATION Total time ae Displays the total number of hours that the unit has been in operation with the power turned on Chapter 5 T2 DRUM RUNNING Displays the total number of hours that the drum has run with tape threaded TAPE RUNNING Displays the total number of hours that the unit has been in fast forward rewind playback and search modes Cr THREADING Displays the total threadings and unthreadings About the Hours Meter continued Reading the hour totals T and Ta m Numbers displayed in the meter should be multiplied by 10 to give the actual value This display indicates a total in the range from 110 hours 0 minutes and 0 seconds to 119 hours 59 min
22. the time counter display switch 2 Regardless of the setting of time counter display switch the time counter display will display Error and an error code in the case of a unit malfunction See the self diagnostics section in Chapter 5 for more information about error messages 4 RESET button Pressing this button when the time counter display switch 2 is set to CTL resets the CTL counter and displays 0 00 00 00 on the time counter display 3 5 Tape transport buttons STANDBY button PREROLL button STOP button F FWD button PLAY button REW button EJECT button STANDBY button When the unit is in STOP mode see the description of the STOP button pressing this button switches the unit between STANDBY ON and STANDBY OFF modes When this button is lit it indicates that the unit is in STANDBY ON mode the head drum is rotating and the tape keeps wound on the drum under tension When in this mode pressing any tape transport button other than STOP puts the unit into the mode called for by that button When this button goes off it indicates that the unit enters STANDBY OFF mode the tape is released from tension going out of contact with the head drum which is now stopped from rotating The purpose of this mode is to protect the tape from fatigue and wear The STANDBY button will not work except when the unit is in STOP mode PREROLL button Pres
23. 1 to 3 times normal speed but this does not mean a malfunction of the unit 529 302 CAPSTAN 0 Determines whether capstan speed is incremented or RE LOCKING 1 decremented to lock This setting is ignored unless the DIRECTION CAPSTAN LOCK switch on the system panel is set to 4FD 0 Speed is decremented 1 Speedis incremented 306 DMC INITIAL 100 Determines the default initial speed of playback SPEED 01 00 A speed corresponding to the position of the search dial ya 02 01 Normal speed 03 02 Tape is stopped 04 03 0 03 times normal speed 05 04 0 1 times normal speed 06 05 40 2 times normal speed 07 06 0 5 times normal speed 08 07 41 times normal speed 09 08 2 times normal speed 10 09 0 03 times normal speed 11 10 0 1 times normal speed 12 11 0 2 times normal speed 13 12 0 5 times normal speed 13 1 times normal speed continued Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 3 xm About the System Menu continued Editing continued tem Number Title Value Description 307 AUTO DELETION 0 Determines what happens when an erroneous playback point FOR INCONSIS 1 such as a PLAY or STUNT OUT point located before a PLAY TENT DATA 2 or STUNT IN point or unnecessary playback point is set 0 Issue a warning by flashing the DELETE indicator The E operator must manually delete the unnecessary playback point or correct the erroneous playback point 1 When an incorrect
24. COMPONENT2 2 14 DUB U Matic 1 4 2 14 Ground terminal 2 14 HEADPHONES jack 2 1 MONITOR 2 15 REF VIDEO input 2 14 5 2 REF VIDEO output 2 14 REMOTE 2 2 2 15 S VIDEO 4 2 14 TBC REMOTE 2 15 TIME CODE OUT 2 15 4 2 VIDEO OUTPUT 2 14 Control knobs CHROMA level 2 HEADPHONES volume level 2 1 HUE 2 2 PB level 2 2 SC 2 12 SETUP gt SYNC 2 12 VIDEO level 2 11 Y C DELAY 2 0 Control panel 2 1 DMC playback 2 7 Lower 2 3 Upper 2 1 CTL display 1 2 2 4 4 2 CUE PLAY button 2 8 4 9 Index 1 1 Andex continued D DELETE button 2 8 4 11 4 17 Direction indicators 2 6 4 6 4 7 DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT Main Menu 3 4 DISPLAY SELECT button 5 7 DMC INITIAL SPEED System Menu 5 3 DMC MODE button 2 8 4 10 w 4 13 4 17 DMC playback 4 8 DMC playback control panel 2 7 Dolby noise reduction 1 3 DOLBY NR indicator 2 2 DOLBY NR switch 2 10 DRUM ROTATION IN STANDBY OFF System Menu 5 5 DT Dynamic Tracking 1 2 1 3 DUB U matic connector 1 4 2 14 E EJECT button 2 2 2 5 3 4 3 9 ENTRY button 2 7 4 10 Error messages 5 1 F F FWD button 2 5 Front panel 2 1 FUNCTION MODE AFTER CUE UP System Menu 5 4 G Ground terminal 2 14 H Head cleaning 5 9 HEADPHONES jack 2 1 HEADPHONES volume level control 2 1 HOURS METER 2 10 5 6 Display mode 5 7 HUE contro 2 12 HUE PRESET MANUAL switch 2 12 1 Indicators AUTO OFF 2 2 5 10 Direction 2 6 4 6 4 7 DOLBY NR 2 2 LTC 2 2 1 2 index MEM
25. DEO PVW 2650 E z 2 z 5 9 pin remote cable lt 3 u supplied 2 To AC outlet a a lt o S VIDEO equipment AC power cord supplied quipmen Powter core EVO 9800A o To S VIDEO VA 90 etc 8 E 2 input n 2 e connector 58 52 e 88 Sx 2a e f os o 8 ot Zo Q To remote connector zo eg Fu 20 gS U matic VTR Component VTR BVU series 2 To component signat PVW 2800 VO series etc connector BVW 70 etc To dubbing input connector To audio input connectors Connections Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit 3 3 o 5 a o The major reference con Reference Control Settings Main Menu and the System Menu This section explains the Main Menu For information on the System Menu see the explanation on page 5 2 The Main Menu contains the settings you will want to change most often The table bel ow summarizes this menu The numbers enclosed in boxes in the Value column indicate the factory preset settings Normally use the unit on the factory preset menu settings Menu items are displayed on the monitor and in the time counter display The monitor display indicates the item number item title and current value The time counter display indicates the item number and current valuc tr
26. DMC playback Tape stops PLAY IN point PLAY OUT point Preroll point STUNT IN point jM OUT point DMC playback started with CUE PLAY button 1 1 DMC playback at playback at speeds DMC playback 1 normal speed Stored in memory I at normal speed I I I Press again CUE PLAY 1 l button at this point l I s ES ome ior Dt uc 1 DMC playback started 1 with LEARN button I I I DMC playback at DMC playback at speeds DMC playback normal speed stored in memory at normal speed Tape movement during DMC playback Preparing for DMC playback Check the VARIABLE button and the SHUTTLE indicator VARIABLE button must be lit SHUTTLE indicator must be lit Preparing for DMC playback Chapter 4 Playback 4 9 Chapter 4 Setting the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT points E 8 3 o 4 10 Chapter 4 Playback To set the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT point follow this procedure Setting the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT points 7 Press DMC MODE button The indicator above the button will light 2 While playing back the recorded tape store in memory the DMC playback points as follows e T
27. DMC playback is executed at the speeds stored in memory Beyond the STUNT OUT point the tape runs at normal playback speed To stop the tape press the STOP button Stopping the tape during DMC playback Press the STOP button Exiting DMC playback mode Press the DMC MODE and the DELETE button simultaneously Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Playback 4 17 ss aSuperimposed Characters If the CHARACTER switch on the system panel is set to ON time codes and information about the status of the unit can be superimposed on the monitor display or burned into a workprint through the VIDEO OUTPUT 3 SUPER connector on the rear panel Adjusting the position and size of superimposed characters The size type and position of superimposed characters can be adjusted using the Main Menu Character types include white black and white or black outline For more information see the explanation of the Main Menu pages 3 4 and 3 5 About the information displayed L1 Time data type Time data D Time code reader s drop frame mode I VITC field K Operation mode of this unit Chapter 4 Information displayed Types of time data The following abbreviations are used to indicate time data type CTL CTL counter data TCR LTC reader time code UBR LTC reader user bits TCR VITC reader time code UBR VITC reader user bits If the time codes or user bits could not be read corr
28. IZATION System Menu 5 3 VIDEO level control 2 11 VIDEO level PRESET MANUAL switch 2 11 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors 2 14 1 2 14 2 2 14 3 SUPER 2 14 3 4 3 5 4 18 5 1 1 2 14 2 2 14 DUB U matic 1 4 2 14 REF VIDEO output 2 14 S VIDEO 2 14 VITC indicator 2 2 Y Y C DELAY control 2 12 Y C DELAY PRESET MANUAL switch 2 12
29. LETION FOR INCONSISTENT DATA 5 4 AUTOMATIC PREROLL REFERENCE ENTRY 5 4 BLANK LINE SELECT 5 6 CAPSTAN LOCK 5 3 CAPSTAN RE LOCKING DIRECTION 5 3 DMC INITIAL SPEED 5 3 DRUM ROTATION IN STANDBY OFF 5 5 FUNCTION MODE AFTER CUE UP 5 4 MAXIMUM TAPE SPEED 2 REF VIDEO MISSING ALARM 5 2 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE 2 STILL TIMER 5 5 Index 1 3 Index continued TAPE PROTECTION MODE FROM SEARCH 5 5 TAPE PROTECTION MODE FROM STOP 5 5 TIME REFERENCE FOR PREROLL 5 4 VAR SPEED RANGE FOR SYNCHRONIZATION 5 3 System panel 2 9 SYSTEM SET UP buttons lower control pane 2 4 3 6 SYSTEM SET UP buttons system panel 2 10 3 6 T Tape transport buttons 2 5 EJECT 2 2 2 5 3 4 3 9 FFWD 2 5 PLAY 2 5 4 4 4 7 REW 2 5 STANDBY 2 5 STOP 2 2 2 5 3 4 4 4 4 7 5 2 PROTECTION MODE FROM SEARCH System Menu 5 5 TAPE PROTECTION MODE FROM STOP System Menu 5 5 TAPE TIMER DISPLAY Main Menu 3 5 TBC Time base corrector 1 3 2 15 TBC CONTROL switch 2 11 TBC REMOTE connector 2 15 TC select switch 2 10 4 2 4 3 Time base corrector TBC 1 3 2 15 Time counter display 2 1 2 4 Time counter display switch 2 4 4 1 4 2 TIME CODE OUT connector 2 15 4 2 TIME REFERENCE FOR PREROLL System Menu 5 4 TRIM button 2 7 Transporting 3 2 5 10 1 4 index U U matic VTRs 2 14 2 15 3 3 Upper control panel 2 1 V Variable speed playback 4 8 VARIABLE button 2 6 4 7 4 9 VAR SPEED RANGE FOR SYCHRON
30. ORDER and PLAYER are enabled a Menu items 002 and 003 determine the type and position of characters superimposed on signals output from the VIDEO OUTPUT 3 SUPER connector and the MONITOR connector when the CHARACTE rotating the search dial while viewing the characters on the monitor 3 4 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit R switch on the system panel is set to ON Adjust them by Number Title Value Explanation 007 TAPE TIMER 0 Determines whether the CTL counter should display 12 hour or DISPLAY 1 24 hour time 0 12 hour time 1 24 hour time 009 CHARACTER 0 Determines the type of superimposed characters TYPE 1 0 White characters on a black background 2 1 Black characters on a white background 3 2 White outline characters 3 Black outline characters 0102 CHARACTER 01 Determines the horizontal size of superimposed characters HSIZE 02 01 Standard size 02 2 times standard size 0112 01 Determines the vertical size of superimposed characters CHARACTER 02 01 Standard size V SIZE 03 02 2 times standard size 04 03 times standard size 04 4 times standard size a Menu items 009 010 and 011 determine the type and position of characters superimposed on signals output from the VIDEO OUTPUT 3 SUPER connector and the MONITOR connector when the CHARACTER switch on the system panel is set to ON Adjust them by rotating the search dial wh
31. ORY 2 8 4 14 4 15 MENU 2 4 2 10 3 6 3 7 SERVO 2 5 4 4 SHUTTLE JOG 2 5 2 6 4 5 10 4 7 Still 2 6 4 6 4 7 VITC 2 2 Initialization of menu settings 3 7 J JOG mode playback 2 6 4 5 4 6 L LEARN button 2 8 4 9 4 14 w 4 17 LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE Main Menu 3 4 Lower control panel 2 3 LTC indicator 2 2 m M Main Menu 3 4 CHARACTER H POSITION 3 4 CHARACTER SIZE 3 5 CHARACTER TYPE 3 5 CHARACTER V POSITION 3 4 CHARACTER V SIZE 3 5 DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT 3 4 LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE 3 4 PREROLL TIME 3 4 TAPE TIMER DISPLAY 3 5 Maintenance 3 2 s r MAXIMUM TAPE SPEED System Menu 2 5 2 MEMORY indicator 2 8 4 14 4 15 MENU button 2 4 2 10 3 6 MENU indicator 2 4 2 10 3 6 3 7 Moisture condensation 5 9 m MONITOR connector 2 15 N NDF DF switch 2 10 Normal Speed Playback 4 4 Adjusting audio playback level 4 4 Adjusting tracking 4 4 Operation mode messages 4 20 Operating and storage conditions 3 1 Optional accessories 4 5 P Panels Connector rear 2 13 DMC playback control 2 7 Front 2 1 Lower control 2 3 System 2 9 Upper control 2 1 PB level controls 2 2 PLAY button 2 5 4 4 4 7 PLAY IN OUT buttons 2 7 4 10 Playback 4 1 DMC 4 8 JOG mode 2 6 4 5 4 6 Normal speed 4 4 SHUTTLE mode 2 5 2 6 4 5 4 7 Variable speed 4 8 Power supply 3 1 POWER switch 2 1 PREROLL button 2 5 PREROLL TIME Main Menu 3 4 R Rack mounting 1 3 Rear connector panel 2 13 REF VIDEO MISSING ALARM
32. Playback Describes the basic operations of playback and superimposition of titles and characters About this Manual About this Manual continued Chapter 5 Maintenance Describes the unit s self diagnosis functions cleaning and maintenance and the setup menu for less used features Appendices Specifications Glossary Index Technical Terms Technical terms are explained in the body of the text at the point where they first occur or at the foot of the page You may also consult the glossary of terms at the end of this manual Illustrations for operating procedures As a general rule the numbers indicated in the illustrations for operating u procedures correspond to the operation step numbers n the text below the illustrations If necessary the names of the parts and controls to be used for the operation are also indicated in the illustration Cross References Throughout the manual you will find italicized references to sections of this manual or other manuals which contain additional information Also printed in italics are questions which you should discuss with the Sony dealer from whom you purchased this unit Important Notes Be sure to read the sections of the manual marked EAA They explain points which you should be aware of in order to operate the unit correctly and prevent malfunctions A ARA rris Mae oe Chapter 1 Features of the PVW 2650 This chapter describes s
33. SHUTTLE indicator lit With the SEARCH button lit speed varies between 24 and 24 times normal speed corresponding to the angle of the search dial With the VARIABLE button lit speed varies between 1 and 3 times normal speed corresponding to the angle of the search dial As shipped from the factory the unit is preset so that rotating the search dial automatically puts the unit into either SHUTTLE or JOG mode You can change the factory defaults so that rotating the search dial does not automatically put the unit into SHUTTLE or JOG mode For more information see the explanation of System Menu item 101 on page 5 2 Chapter 4 Playback 4 5 Playback continued JOG mode playback In JOG mode noiseless playback is ensured at any speed between and 1 times normal speed Follow this procedure JOG mode playback 1 Push in the search dial to light the JOG indicator The monitor shows a still picture and the still indicator 0 lights Chapter 4 2 Rotate the dial at the desired speed Slow motion playback starts at a speed corresponding to the rotation speed of the dial The direction indicators 4 and the direction of playback 3 To stop JOG mode playback stop turning the dial The stil indicator r lights 4 6 Chapter 4 Playback
34. Y button alternately with the SEARCH button plays the tape at normal speed and at the speed selected with the search dial Pressing the STOP button alternately with the SEARCH button alternately stops and starts playback at the selected speed Chapter 4 Playback 4 7 Chapter 4 Playback continued Natlable Speed Playback Tete aay Playback dd The unit can play back any specified segment of tape at the speeds stored in memory during the previous SHUTTLE mode playback of that segment This is called DMC Dynamic Motion Control playback You can achieve DMC editing by connecting this unit to a PVW 2800 videocassette recorder or equivalent VTR Unlike DMC editing DMC playback can be achieved when you use this unit without connecting to a recorder VTR Overview of DMC playback DMC playback operation flowchart 1 Set the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT points See page 4 10 m i I 2 Set the initial playback speed at the STUNT IN point See page 4 12 Y Store in memory the desired variations in playback speed See page 4 14 Y 4 Execute the DMC playback See page 4 16 Chapter 4 1 A variable speed mode editing which can be carried out while controlling the speed of playback on the player from the recorder VTR 4 8 Chapter 4 Playback Tape movement during DMC playback The following diagram illustrates the tape movement during
35. a E Control Panel Front continued 6 SERVO indicator Lights when the drum servo and capstan servo lock 7 SEARCH button Press this button to begin a search mode PES playback The playback will be noiseless at any of 12 speeds ranging from 1 to 3 times normal speed Out of this speed range guard band noise will appear in the playback picture When the unit is in SHUTTLE mode for playback at a speed selected with the search dial in the range of 24 to 24 times normal speed pressing the PLAY button and this SEARCH button alternately will switch the playback speed between the normal speed and the selected speed Also pressing the STOP button and this SEARCH button alternately will stop the tape and play it back at the selected speed alternately N a o For more information refer to Using the SEARCH button in Chapter 4 page 4 7 VARIABLE button Pressing this button puts the unit into VARIABLE mode In this mode the SHUTTLE mode playback speed range is narrowed down to 1 to 3 times normal speed and playback is always noiseless at any of 54 speeds selectable with the search dial in that range 9 SHUTTLE JOG indicators The SHUTTLE indicator lights when the unit is in SHUTTLE mode The JOG indicator lights when it is in JOG mode 2 6 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Search dial and direction indicators Rotate the search dial to c
36. back 4 15 i Playback continued Executing a DMC playback I Chapter 4 4 16 Chapter 4 Playback There are two ways of executing a DMC playback The one by starting the playback at the PLAY IN point and e The other by starting the playback at the preroll point Starting the playback at the PLAY IN point 30 el Executing a DMC playback by starting at the PLAY IN point 1 Press the CUE PLAY button The indicator above the button lights and when the tape is cued up to the PLAY IN point the indicator begins flashing 2 Just after the indicator begins flashing press again the CUE PLAY button The state of the indicator changes from flashing to lighting and the playback starts at normal speed From the STUNT IN point to the STUNT OUT point the DMC playback is executed at the speeds stored in memory Beyond the STUNT OUT point the playback is again at normal speed and ends at the PLAY OUT point wee Starting the playback at the preroll point LEARN button Executing a DMC playback by starting at the preroll point Press the LEARN button The indicator above the button lights The tape is cued up to the preroll point and from the STUNT IN point to the STUNT OUT point the
37. data for precise tape address location and scene identification 1 CTL Control Signal 2 LTC Longitudinal Time Code Pulse signals used to contro tape movement and A frame rate time code recorded on the longitudinal head position during recording and playback time code track VITC Vertical Intervat Time Code A ficld rate time code recorded in video tracks during the vertical blanking interval 1 2 Chapter 1 Features of the PVW 2650 Ease of Operation Noiseless playback ensured by the DT Dynamic Tracking function The unit contains DT playback heads for noiseless playback at any of 54 speeds in the range of to 3 times normal speed Setup and control menus Settings for control of the unit or the interface to other components are easily adjusted via menus using controls located on the front panel Built in time code reader Time codes and user bits are read back by the built in time code reader during playback Computer servo system Four computer controlled servo motors in the unit drive the drum capstan and two reels for quick and accurate tape access Doiby noise reduction system The built in Dolby C noise reduction system uses the same circuitry adopted for other components in the Betacam SP series Dolby noise reduction can be turned on or off as necessary for oxide tape playback Built in time base corrector The unit features a built in time base corrector to ad
38. dy set a DMC playback point using one of the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT buttons pressing that button simultaneously with this DELETE button will delete the DMC playback point corresponding to that button and tum off the indicator above that button If the indicator begins flashing you will have to set a different DMC playback point Note The indicator above the DELETE button flashes to indicate incorrect DMC playback points Reenter the points correctly and the indicator will go off 6 CUE PLAY button After setting a PLAY IN and a PLAY OUT point press this button to cue up the tape to the PLAY IN point The button will begin flashing to indicate that the unit is ready for the DMC playback Then pressing the button again will make the unit execute an automatic playback at the speeds stored in memory using the LEARN button and the search dial meme tan and Eninctiar of Parts and Controls LEARN button After setting a STUNT IN anda STUNT OUT point press this button to make the tape begin moving and store in memory one or more of 54 tape specds controlled by the search dial in the range of 1 to 3 times normal speed After storing the playback speeds in memory pressing the button again will make the unit execute an automatic playback at the stored speeds Before setting a STUNT IN point pressing this button will specify the current tape position as the STUNT IN point and make the tape begin 22 moving and s
39. e A digital code recorded on the videotape to supply information such as the hour minute second and frame of each frame LTC and VITC are time code formats o E 5 8 lt Tracking Control of playback tape speed in such a way that video heads are able to scan the recorded signals correctly User bits Sections of the digital time code signal left open so that the user can record any information which may be necessary for example the actual clock time o S v c a lt A 8 SSary continued Appendices V blanking The portion of the video signal that occurs between the end of one field and the beginning of the next During this time the electron beams in the cameras and monitors are turned off so that they can return from the bottom of the screen to the top without showing traces of movement on the screen When the position of V blanking is not adjusted correctly a horizontal black bar appears on the screen Video gain Amplification of video signals expressed in decibels dB VITC Abbreviation of Vertical Interval Time Code A time code inserted during the vertical blanking interval between two fields Unlike LTC codes VITC codes are stored in the same tracks as the video information so they can be read even while the tape is not moving A AC IN connector 2 14 Audio level meters 2 2 4 4 AUDIO MONITOR switch 2 2 AUDIO MUTING TIME System Menu 5 2 AUDIO OUTPUT CH 1 CH 2 connecto
40. e current value The item value will stop flashing and the item number will begin flashing Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until you are satisfied with the settings of all menu items To cancel the changes and restore the former settings press the MENU button 5 when you are finished making changes press the SET button to save them The other buttons on the control pane are disabled while the MENU indicator is lit Restoring the factory settings The RESET button to the upper right of the time counter display allows you to clear the user settings of the menus and restore the factory settings To restore the Main Menu factory settings press the MENU button on the lower contro panel and then press the RESET button To restore the System Menu factory settings press the MENU button on the system panel and then press the RESET button Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit 3 7 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 m About Cassettes assettes Playable on this Unit VYo inch This unit can play back programs recorded on any of the following Betacam or Betacam SP cassette tapes Small Cassette Metal tapes BCT 5M 10M 20M 30M or equivalent Large Cassette Metal tapes BCT 5ML 10ML 20ML 30ML 60ML 90ML or equivalent Small Cassette Oxide tapes BCT 5G 10G 20G 30G or equivalent Large Cassette Oxide tapes BCT 5GL 10GL 20GL 30GL 60GL 90GL or equivalent inserting and Ejecting the Cassette inserting the casse
41. e unit is controlled from an external component connected to the 9 pin REMOTE connector on the rear panel Setting this switch to REMOTE disables all tape transport buttons on the contro panel except for the STOP and EJECT buttons If you wish you can enable any butions including the STOP and EJECT buttons or disable all buttons For more information refer to the explanation of Main Menu item 006 on page 3 4 LOCAL The unit is controlled from its control panel s 8 7 8 9 10 Tape transport buttons SERVO indicator 1 SYSTEM SET UP buttons Time counter display switch 3 Time counter display RESET button SEARCH button VARIABLE button SHUTTLE JOG indicators Search dial and direction indicators How to tilt the lower control panel Lever Lever Screws 1 Raise the panel to the desired angle 2 While pressing the levers at the right and left sides of the panel pull the panel up until it stops 3 Tighten the screws on the right and left sides inside the panel by turning them clockwise 4 While pressing the levers lower the panel to the desired angle Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls N E a o N 8 E Control Panel Front continued m SYSTEM SET UP buttons Use these buttons to change the settings on the setup menus The item to be
42. ectly they will be displayed with an asterisk for example as or 4 18 Chapter 4 Piayback Time code reader s drop frame mode drop frame mode factory preset nondrop frame mode VITC field blank fields 1 3 fields 2 4 Operational mode of this unit This field is divided into two blocks A and B Block A indicates the operation mode and block B the servo lock status or tape speed Operational mode of this unit 5 amp I o Chapter 4 Playback 4 19 4 20 Chapter 4 Playback Superimposed Characters continued The table below lists the operational mode messages Message Operational mode Block A Block B TAPE UNTHREAD A tape is not threaded This message is displayed from the time the EJECT button is pressed and the tape is rewound until the next cassette is loaded and wound on the head drum STANDBY OFF Standby off mode T RELEASE Tape tension released STOP Stop mode F FWD Fast forward mode REW Rewind mode PREROLL Preroli mode PLAY Play mode servo not locked PLAY LOCK Play mode servo locked JOG STILL A still picture in jog mode FWD Jog mode in the forward direction gt indicator lights JOG REV Jog mode in the reverse direction 4 indicator lights SHUTTLE speed Shuttle mode and playback speed VAR speed il
43. eed 2 inch Betacam or Betacam SP cassette metal tapes BCT 5M 10M 20M 30M BCT 5ML 10ML 20ML 30ML 60ML 90ML or equivalent Oxide tapes playback only BCT 5G 10G 20G 30G BCT SGL 10GL 20GL 30GL 60GL 90GL or equivalent Appendices A 1 o 9 S o a lt 8 5 lt Specifications continued Video Video recording Luminance FM Chrominance FM Compressed Time Division Multiplex Metal tape Oxide tape Playback Luminance 30 Hz to 4 5 MHz 19908 30 Hz to 4 0 MHz 0208 Bandwidth m P Y 30 Hz to 1 5 MHz 29508 B Y 30 Hz to 1 5 MHz 250B E Luminance COMPONENT 51 dB or greater 48 dB or greater IN OUT S N AM 53 dB or greater AM 50 dB or greater Chrominance T PM 53 dB or greater PM 50 dB or greater K factor 2T pulse 296 or less 3 or less DG 3 or less DP 3 or tess Y C delay 20 ns or less L Audio Audio recording Bias Metal tape Oxide tape Playback A 2 Appendices Frequency response 50 Hz to 15 kHz 39dB 50 Hz to 15 kHz 3 0 dB S N 3 distortion 72 dB or greater 50 dB or greater DOLBY NR OFF Distortion THD Reference level 1 kHz 196 or less 2 or less Wow and flutter 0 1 rms or less Processor adjustment range Video level 3dB Chroma level 3dB Setup level SIRE Hue 15 2 System SC phase 360 p p System sync phase 3 ps
44. ency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For customers in Canada This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations Chapter 1 Features of the PVW 2650 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit Chapter 4 Playback Table of Contents About this Manual Purpose of this Manual Organization of this Manual essent 3 The Betacam SP Forma Advanced Functions Ease of Operation Other Features Control Panel Front Upper Control Panel Lower Control Panel DMC Dynamic Motion Control Playback Control Panel System Panel Connector Panel Rear Precautions Safety Precautions Handling Precautions Connections
45. fields Near locations where strong radio frequency energy is generated e a Sg x o Use in a horizontal position s This unit was designed to be used in a horizontal position Do not install it vertically or tilt at angles of 20 or greater Protect from impact Do not drop the unit or subject it to severe shocks Keep well ventilated To keep temperatures from rising inside the unit keep the unit uncovered and well ventilated while it is in operation Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit 3 1 I Precautions continued Maintenance Clean the cabinet and panels by wiping with a soft dry cloth For severe stains moisten the cloth with a small amount of neutral solvent and finish by wiping with a dry cloth Do not use alcohol benzine thinners or volatile liquids as these may discolor or damage the cabinet surface Transporting Remove cassettes from the cassette compartment 7 e Protect from impact by transporting in the supplied carton or a protective case Chapter 3 I 3 2 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit Connections Monitor Composite video To 8 pin VTR connector Component video equipment 8 pin monitor cable or BNC cable To video input connector REF VIDEO 754 termination switch Normally ON Set to OFF when bridging reference signal To component signal input connectors Three BNC cables MONITOR COMPONENT 2 OUTPUT 1 VI
46. hange playback speed and direction when searching for particular scenes The tape running direction is indicated by the direction indicators gt the forward indicator lt the reverse indicator the still indicator Press the dial to toggle between SHUTTLE or JOG modes The SHUTTLE or JOG indicator will light to indicate which mode you have selected SHUTTLE mode Rotate the dial to select a E playback speed between 24 and 24 times normal speed or between 1 and 3 times normal speed when the unit is in VARIABLE mode The speed at the center position is O for a still picture JOG mode Rotate the dial to select any speed between 0 and 1 times normal speed Unlike SHUTTLE mode you will not feel clicks as you rotate the dial As soon as you turn the unit on set the dial to the center position so that the still indicator 0 lights before making any further adjustments 2 3 ENTRY button 4 STUNT IN OUT buttons 1 TRIM buttons 2 PLAY IN OUT buttons 5 DELETE button 6 cuE PLAY button LEARN button DMC MODE button and MEMORY indicator 1 TRIM buttons To change a set DMC playback point STUNT IN OUT or PLAY IN OUT point by one frame press the or button while pressing at the same time the STUNT IN OUT or PLAY IN OUT button The button advances the set point by one frame and the button moves it back one frame Hold do
47. her information can be superimposed on video signal output and the monitor display Superimposition can be turned on and off as necessary Self diagnostics In the event of a malfunction the unit performs self diagnostics and displays an error code in the time counter display on the front panel S VIDEO connector The PVW 2650 can be connected to any VTR or other component having an S VIDEO input connector to send video signals with very little degradation U matic dubbing connector The unit is equipped with a U matic video output dubbing connector You can use the connector to perform editing and dubbing to another unit with very little degradation The optional BKW 2020 U matic dubbing output kit is required to use this connector Please contact your Sony dealer for more information on the BKW 2020 U matic dubbing output Kit 1 4 Chapter 1 Features of the PVW 2650 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls This chapter gives a brief description of the purposes and functions of the principal parts of the unit If you have used a professional VTR before you should be able to begin using the unit after a reading of this chapter If this is the first time you have used a professional VTR read through this chapter to familiarize yourself with the controls then follow the procedures for setup and operation given in Chapter 3 and following Refer to this chapter and the index to clarify the functi
48. ile viewing the characters on the monitor Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit 3 5 e 5 a 3 Reference Control Settings continued There are two ways to change items in the menus e Use the MENU and SET buttons in the SYSTEM SET UP section of the lower control panel These buttons affect only the items in the Main Menu e Use the MENU and SET buttons in the SYSTEM SET UP section of the system panel These buttons affect all menu items To change a menu item proceed as follows The explanation will assume that the buttons on the lower contro panel are used but the procedure is the same when using the buttons on the system panel Chapter 3 Changing menu items with buttons on the lower control panel 1 Press the MENU button The indicator above the MENU button will light The item number and current value of a menu item will appear in the time counter display with the item number flashing The SEARCH button will light 2 Rotate the search dial to find the item you wish to change Rotate the dial clockwise to display higher numbered items and counterclockwise to display lower numbered items 3 Pressing the SEARCH button rotate the search dial to increase or decrease the item s value The item number will stop flashing and the item value will begin flashing 3 6 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit 4 Release the SEARCH button to select th
49. in the audio playback level is fixed at the factory preset level and cannot be adjusted Contact your Sony dealer if you wish to change the preset audio playback level 5 AUDIO MONITOR switch Select the audio output to the HEADPHONES jack 8 pin MONITOR connector and the AUDIO MONITOR connector XLR type on the rear panel by setting the switch to one of the following settings MONITOR and AUDIO MONITOR connectors HEADPHONES Setting jack Channel 1 audio Channel 1 audio Mixed Channel 1 and 2 audio MIX Stereo audio CH 2 Channel 2 audio Channel 2 audio 6 Cassette compartment Insert cassettes here To insert a small cassette align it with the marks in center of the compartment window 2 2 Chanter Location and Function of Parts and Controls Indicators AUTO OFF indicator Lights when moisture condensation is detected on the head drum and when tape transport irregularities are detected DOLBY NR indicator Lights when the DOLBY noise reduction circuits are activated LTC indicator Lights if recorded LTC signals are detected on the tape VITC indicator Lights if recorded VITC signals are detected on the tape RF meter In PLAY mode indicates the tape tracking status RF signal level REMOTE LOCAL switch Set this switch to control the unit locally or from equipment connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel REMOTE Th
50. int is reached Manipulate the search dial for the desired speed variations The unit stores in memory the speed variations while the MEMORY indicator is flashing or over the specified segment of tape for variable speed playback When the STUNT OUT point is reached the state of the MEMORY indicator changes from flashing to lighting and the storing is complete Stop manipulating the scach dial Note If the state of the MEMORY indicator changes from flashing to lighting before the STUNT OUT point the unit s memory capacity has been exceeded and no 2 more data can be stored The memory capacity is 120 seconds 4 Press the STOP button to stop the tape 4 14 Chapter 4 Playback About the state of the MEMORY indicator during storing of playback speeds in memory STUNT IN point STUNT OUT point T MEMORY Flashes On l 1 l Preroll time l The storing starts The storing finishes State of the MEMORY indicator during storing of playback speeds in memory Checking and correcting stored speeds Press the LEARN button The unit automatically plays back the segment of tape between the STUNT IN and the STUNT OUT point at the speeds stored in memory At this time if necessary you can correct the speeds by manipulating the search dial Interrupting the playback speed storing operation Press the ENTRY and the STUNT OUT button simultaneously Chapter 4 Play
51. just for timing irregularities The unit s output signals comply with standards for video output signals and may be used to supply stable video signals directly to all kinds of video equipment Easy to use front panel All important controls have been concentrated on the easy to use front panel which is divided into an upper and a lower control panel The lower contro panel can be tilted for the operator s convenience Mounts in standard 19 inch rack The PVW 2650 can be mounted in standard 19 inch rack Please contact your Sony dealer for details regarding rack mounting 1 Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licence trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol 00 are Chapter 1 Features of the Pvw 2650 1 3 5 a lt o Chapter 1 Compact lightweight low power consumption The unit can be taken out of the studio for use in a variety of Electronic Field Production EFP assignments Remote control operation The PVW 2650 can be controlled from an external unit over the standard RS 422A serial interface Digital hours meter Four different kinds of hour values can be displayed total elapsed time since the unit was turned on total drum revolutions total tape running time and total threadings and unthreadings Superimposed output Time codes tape speed and ot
52. lelike spines mixed with a binder Metal tape is noted for its high recording density Oxide tape Magnetic tape coated with needlelike spines of ferrous oxide mixed with a binder Reference video signal A vidco signal consisting of a sync signal or sync and burst signals used as reference R Y signal One of the color difference signals the R signal minus the Y signal S N Signal to Noise ratio The higher the signal to noise ratio the better is picture quality Search mode A VTR mode used when searching for specific scenes by viewing the video picturc or time codes while rewinding or playing the tape fast forward Servolock The mechanisms which control the phase of the head drum and the speed of tape transport during recording or playback are called servo mechanisms Servolock is synchronization of drum rotation and tape speed with a reference signal Superimpose To superimpose two or more video images in layers 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 Time cod
53. nge items in the menu using the search dial and the SYSTEM SET UP buttons on the system panel For details refer to Changing Menu Settings in Chapter 3 page 3 6 System Menu The table below summarizes the System Menu The boxed numbers in the Value column indicate the factory preset settings Menu items displayed on the monitor and in the time counter display The monitor display indicates the item number item title and current value The time counter display indicates the item number and current value Operation Item Number Title Value Description 101 SELECTION FOR 0 Determines when the unit is put into search mode SEARCH DIAL 1 0 Whenever the search dial is rotated ENABLE 1 Whenever the SEARCH button is pressed Lr 102 MAXIMUM TAPE 0 Sets the maximum tape speed for fast forward and rewind and SPEED the maximum tape speed selectable with the search dial k 2 0 35 times normal speed 1 35 times normal speed for fast forward and rewind and 24 times normal speed for the search dial 2 24 times normal speed E 104 AUDIO MUTING 00 Determines the length of time during which audio signals are 5 TIME 01 muted when moving from stop or still mode to playback mode a 02 Can be set to any value between 0 and 1 0 in steps of 0 1 E 03 second 04 00 OFF no muting 05 01 0 1 seconds 06 02 0 2 seconds 07 03 0 3 seconds 08 04 0 4 seconds 09 05 0 5 seconds
54. nter display shows the current set speed in the columns for seconds and frames 4 12 Chapter 4 Playback 2 Making sure that the SHUTTLE indicator is lit to indicate that the unit is in SHUTTLE mode select the desired initial speed by rotating the search dial To select the normal speed as the initial speed press the PLAY button The time counter display shows the selected speed but the tape is not running yet Tape speed Normal speed Still FWD x 0 03 REV x 0 10 Initial speed display example Release the DMC MODE button Setting a default initial speed If you always use the same initial speed in DMC playback you can specify a default speed by setting item 306 DMC INITIAL SPEED in the System Menu For further details refer to the explanations of System Menu item 306 on page 5 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Playback 4 13 Playback continued Storing DMC playback speeds in memory To store in memory DMC playback speeds corresponding to different positions of the search dial proceed as follows MEMORY indicator Storing DMC playback speeds in memory E 1 Press the LEARN button The tape rewinds to the preroll point and then runs up to the STUNT IN point at normal playback speed Chapter 4 2 The MEMORY indicator begins flashing when the STUNT IN po
55. ntional Betacam SP VTR may be played back on this unit However AFM Audio Frequency Modulation playback is not possible The unit automatically detects the size and type of the cassette loaded 1 Connectable equipment 2 AFM Audio Frequency Modulation Betacam SP VTRs PVW 2800 BVW 35 50 70 75 Audio signals are subjected to frequency modulation Betacam VTRs BVW 40 and recorded together with the FM video signals in U matic VTRs BVU 800 820 950 the video tracks l inch helical scan VTRs BVH 2000 2500 3000 3100 Hi8 VTRs EVO 9500A 9800A Chapter 1 Features of the PVW 2650 1 1 eatures of the PVW 2650 continued dvanced Functions DMC Dynamic Motion Control function By previously playing back a specified segment of tape at speeds in the Dynamic Tracking DT range 1 to 3 times normal speed while making the unit store those DT playback speeds in memory you can make the unit automatically play back the same segment of tape at the stored speeds Chapter 1 Quick search The search dial gives you quick access to edit desired scenes via the SHUTTLE mode with 19 speeds ranging from 0 to 24 times normal speed and the JOG mode which gives you a choice of any speed between 0 and 1 Color pictures may be monitored at speeds from 0 to 10 times normal speed Digital time counter The unit s time counter display indicates the CTL running time LTC VITC time code or user bit
56. o store the PLAY IN point in memory press the PLAY IN button simultaneously with the ENTRY button e To store the STUNT IN point in memory press the STUNT IN button simultaneously with the ENTRY button e To store the STUNT OUT point in memory press the STUNT OUT button simultaneously with the ENTRY button e To store the PLAY OUT point in memory press the PLAY OUT button simultaneously with the ENTRY button The indicator above cach pressed button will light a To exit DMC playback mode DELETE button DMC MODE button To exit DMC playback mode Press the DELETE button simultaneously with the DMC MODE button The indicator above the DMC MODE button will go off Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Playback 4 11 Playback continued Setting the initial playback speed at the STUNT IN point The initial playback speed at the STUNT IN point is determined by the position of the search dial For example if the search dial is in its center position namely the still indicator is lit the unit is initially in still mode To set the initial speed proceed as follows Chapter 4 Setting the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT points 1 Hold down the DMC MODE button The time cou
57. ol settings on the PVW 2650 are set with two menus the Item Number Title Value Explanation 001 PREROLL TIME 00 Set the preroll time to between 0 and 15 seconds A preroll time E of at least 3 seconds is recommended when using this unit for 8 05 editing S 15 0022 CHARACTER 00 Adjust the horizontal screen position of the first one of the H POSITION l superimposed characters The hexadecimal value 00 is for the far left of the screen and 57 decimal 87 for the far right Increasing the value moves the position of the characters to the 57 right je 003 CHARACTER 00 Adjust the vertical screen position of the first line of V POSITION superimposed characters The hexadecimal value 00 is for the 64 top of the screen and 7B decimal 123 for the bottom Increasing the value lowers the position of the characters 7B F k 005 DISPLAY LO Determines the kind of information to be displayed as INFORMATION 1 superimposed characters SELECT 2 0 Timer information and VTR status 3 1 Timer information and user bits 4 2 Timer information and CTL code 3 Timer information LTC and VITC 4 Timer information LTC or VITC 006 LOCAL 0 Determines which buttons on the control panel are enabled FUNCTION 1 when this unit is controlled from external equipment ENABLE 2 0 All of the buttons are disabled 1 Only the STOP and EJECT buttons are enabled z All buttons except REC
58. ons of the various controls Control Panel Front Upper Control Panel wie Lower Control Panel aa sa DMC Dynamic Motion Control Playback Control Panel System Panel Connector Panel Rear Control Panel Front Upper Control Panel 1 POwER switch i 2 HEADPHONES jack and volume level control C 3 Audio level meters E 4 PB level controls Chapter 2 AUDIO MONITOR switch an x 6 Cassette compartment s 7 Indicators 8 RF meter 9 J REMOTE LOCAL switch 1 POWER switch 2 HEADPHONES jack and volume level Set the switch to ON to turn on the power The control 7 audio level meter RF meter and time counter Connect 8Q stereo headphones to monitor the display will light up signal selected with the AUDIO MONITOR switch Adjust the volume with the volume level control Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 2 1 RA Control Panel Front continued w Audio level meters Indicate audio playback level 4 PB playback level controls You can adjust audio playback levels independently for each channel To adjust the playback level put the unit in PLAY mode pull out the control and adjust while monitoring the audio level meter If the controls are pushed
59. ors TBC REMOTE 15 pin multi 1 REMOTE 9 pin multi 1 Accessories supplied AC power cord 1 RCC SG 9 pin remote cable 1 PSW 4x16 screws for rack mounting 4 Operation manual 1 Optional accessories BKW 2010 extension cable kit for remote control panel BKW 2020 U matic dubbing output kit BK 803 control panel case RMM 110 rack mount adaptor BCT SCLN cleaning cassette BK 2006 TBC remote control unit BVR 50 TBC remote control unit Please contact your Sony dealer for details on use of BKW 2010 BKW 2020 BK 803 and RMM 110 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Appendices A 5 o a lt Appendices A 6 Appendices B Y signal One of the color difference signals the B signal minus the Y signal Chrominance signal Signal which carries information about hue and color Also called C signal Condensation Water which has condensed on tape transport mechanisms Videotape tends to adhere to and be damaged by condensation on the head drum CTDM Abbreviation of Compressed Time Division Multiplex A processing method employed to record color difference signals When composite video signals are recorded the narrow bandwidth color difference signals R Y B Y are compressed by time division multiplexed and recorded in a single track CDTM video is characterized by its broad bandwidth and high picture quality CTL signal Abbreviation of
60. pecial features of the unit which you Should be aware of before you operate it The Betacam SP Format Advanced Functions Ease of Operation Other Features m 1 1 ee 1 2 1 3 L 4 Features of the PVW 2650 The PVW 2650 is a professional videocassette player designed for use by cable television stations business operators and others who require the high quality of Sony s Betacam SP Superior Performance format Together with the other units in the Betacam SP 2000 PRO series it combines high cost performance with the advantages of the SP format widely used by broadcasters and production companies throughout the world H Chapter 1 You can use the PVW 2650 for standalone playback or connect it to a Betacam SP U matic Hi8 or 1 VTR for electronic editing The Betacam SP Format Metal tape Using metal particle tape and newly developed video heads the SP format offers improved signal to noise ratios better frequency response and superior waveform and detail reproduction characteristics The high durability of metal tape makes the unit suitable for use in demanding professional applications Longer playing time Compared to the 30 minutes of conventional small cassette tapes the large cassette tapes used in the Betacam SP format offer a maximum of 90 minutes of playing s time Compatibility with conventional Betacam SP VTRs Metal or oxide cassettes recorded with a conve
61. r the first time the drum running time the tape running time or the total number of threadings and unthreadings in units of 10 Its clock runs on the unit s internal battery which should be changed once every five years Contact your Sony dealer for more information about changing the battery For more information about the Hours Meter refer to the section About the Hours Meter in Chapter 5 2 DOLBY NR noise reduction switch Set this switch to ON to play back LNG audio on oxide tape with the Dolby C noise reduction system When using metal tape the Dolby NR system is activated automatically ON Play back oxide tapes using the DOLBY NR system OFF Play back oxide tapes without using the DOLBY NR system Factory setting OFF B CHARACTER switch ON Superimpose a time code or other characters on the output signals from the VIDEO OUTPUT 3 SUPER connector or the MONITOR connector OFF Output without superimposition Factory setting ON 4 TC time code select switch This switch determines whether the time code or user bits displayed in the time counter display are LTC or VITC values If the switch is set to AUTO the unit automatically displays VITC for tape speeds of 1 2 normal speed or less and LTC otherwise Factory setting LTC N an gt meer due AERE 5 NDF DF drop frame mode select switch NDF The CTL counter runs in non drop frame mode DF The CTL counter
62. roper handling of cassettes Precautions Safety Precautions Handling Precautions Connections Reference Control Settings Main Menu Changing Menu Settings About Cassettes Cassettes Playable on this Unit Inserting and Ejecting the Cassette Precautions Safety Precautions Power supply Connect to a 120 V AC power outlet Do not drop or place heavy objects on the power cord If the power cord is damaged turn off the power immediately It is dangerous to use the unit with a damaged power cord Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet by grasping the plug not by pulling the cord Keep foreign objects out of the cabinet Dropping flammable or metal objects into the cabinet or spilling liquids nearly can lead to accidents In case of trouble If you notice an unusual sound smell or smoke turn off the power immediately disconnect the power supply and contact your Sony dealer Handling Precautions Location Do not store or use the unit under any of the following conditions n excessive heat or cold permissible temperature range 5 C to 40 C 41 F to E 104 direct sunlight or near heaters Remember that the temperature inside a locked automobile in summer can rise as high as 50 C 122 F In damp or dusty locations Near vibrations Near strong magnetic
63. rs 2 14 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connector 2 14 AUTO DELETION FOR INCONSISTENT DATA System Menu 5 4 AUTO OFF indicator 2 2 5 10 AUTOMATIC PREROLL REFERENCE ENTRY System Menu 5 4 Betacam SP format 1 1 BLANK LINE SELECT System Menu 5 6 Buttons CUE PLAY 2 8 4 9 DELETE 2 8 4 11 4 17 DISPLAY SELECT 7 DMC MODE 2 8 4 10 to 4 13 4 17 EJECT 2 2 2 5 3 4 3 9 ENTRY 2 7 4 10 FFWD 2 5 LEARN 2 8 4 9 4 14 4 17 MENU 2 4 2 10 3 6 PLAY 2 5 4 4 4 7 PLAY IN OUT 2 7 4 10 PREROLL 2 5 RESET 2 4 3 7 REW 2 5 SEARCH 2 6 3 6 4 7 SET 2 4 2 8 3 6 STANDBY 2 5 STOP 2 2 2 5 3 4 4 4 4 7 5 2 STUNT IN OUT 2 7 4 10 SYSTEM SET UP lower control panel 2 4 3 6 SYSTEM SET UP system panel 2 10 3 6 TRIM 2 7 VARIABLE 2 6 4 7 4 9 C CAPSTAN LOCK System Menu 5 5 CAPSTAN LOCK switch 2 11 5 3 CAPSTAN RE LOCKING DIRECTION System Menu 5 3 Cassette compartment 2 2 Cassettes 3 8 Metal tape 3 8 A 2 Oxide tape 3 8 A 2 CHARACTER H POSITION Main Menu 3 4 CHARACTER H SIZE Main Menu 3 5 CHARACTER switch 2 10 2 14 3 4 4 18 5 1 CHARACTER TYPE Main Menu 3 5 CHARACTER V POSITION Main Menu 53 4 CHARACTER V SIZE Main Menu 3 5 CHROMA level control 2 11 CHROMA PRESET MANUAL switch 2 COMPONENT 1 connector 2 14 COMPONENT 2 connectors 2 14 Condensation moisture 5 9 Connections 3 3 Connector panel 2 13 Connectors ACIN 2 12 AUDIO OUTPUT CH I CH 2 2 14 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT 2 14 COMPONENT 1 2 14
64. runs in drop frame mode Factory setting DF 8 SYSTEM SET UP buttons and MENU indicator Change reference settings for unit operations or the external interfaces Pressing the MENU button causes the MENU indicator to light and a menu item to appear on the monitor and in the time counter display Rotate the search dial to find the item you wish to change Then depress the SEARCH button and rotate the search dial again to select a setting When you are finished making changes press the SET button to save them To quit without saving any changes press the MENU button again to turn off the MENU indicator For more information see the section Changing Menu Settings on page 3 6 7 CAPSTAN LOCK switch Selects the capstan servo lock mode for playback or editing 2FD Capstan servo locks in units of 2 fields for editing and playback Since color framing lock is inhibited there is no phase shift H shift of the video output signals during playback Set the switch to this position when the signals recorded on the tape are nondecoded component signals and you wish to use an external editing controller to perform color frame control 2 4FD Capstan servo locks in units of 2 fields for editing and playback The decoded information recorded on the tape is used to automatically compensate for the difference between the decoding and encoding subcarrier phases so as to produce the best video frequency characteristics The outpu
65. sing this button makes the tape run to the preroll point 5 seconds before the IN point and then stop Use this button to cue up the tape for broadcast or manual editing To cue up the tape to a point which has been set using one of the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT buttons press this PREROLL button simultaneously with that button You can change the preroll time Refer to the Main Menu item 001 on page 3 4 for more information STOP button When the tape is moving pressing this button makes it light and puts the unit into STOP mode or stops the tape Each time you insert a cassette the unit enters STOP mode automatically and this button lights Then when the tape gets loaded wound on the head drum the STANDBY button lights STANDBY ON mode When about 8 minutes have passed since the unit entered STOP mode the unit now enters STANDBY OFF mode automatically and the STANDBY button goes off About the STANDBY ON and STANDBY OFF modes see the description of the STANDBY button Q F FWD fast forward button Press this button to run the tape fast forward PLAY button Press this button to start playback Q REW rewind button Press this button to rewind the tape EJECT button A few seconds after you press this button the unit will automatically eject the cassette If the time counter display is set to CTL the display is reset Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 2 5
66. t video signal may shift a maximum of 140 ns Set the switch to this postion if you wish to allow H shift and also to obtain both high picture quality and quick editing 4FD Capstan servo locks in units of 4 fields for editing and playback The phase shift of the video output signals remains constant even in the case of repeated starts and stops during playback Set the switch to this position when continuity of the video signal phases at edit points is required or when you perform A B roll editing If video signal phase continuity at edit points is not obtained with the switch set to the 4FD position it is necessary to adjust the color Subcarrier phase and sync phase using the SC and SYNC controls on the system panel TBC time base corrector CONTROL switch LOCAL Control the time base corrector from the system panel of this unit REMOTE Control the time base corrector with a BK 2006 or BVR 50 remote control unit not supplied 9 VIDEO level control and PRESET MANUAL switch Adjust the video output level MANUAL Adjust the video output level within 3 dB with the control If the CHROMA level switch is also set to MANUAL the level may be adjusted over 6 dB PRESET Set the level to the reference level regardless of the control E a L4 lt o CHROMA level control and PRESET MANUAL switch Adjust the chroma output level MANUAL Adjust the chroma output level within 3 dB with the control If
67. t the time counter display switch on the control panel to TC and select the type of time code VITC or LTC with the TC select switch on the system pancl TC select switch time code type a on oa oa oo a E Selecting the time code to display The TC select switch allows you to specify VITC or LTC time codes or automatic selection If the switch is set to AUTO the unit automatically displays VITC for tape speeds of 2 normal speed or less and LTC otherwise The LTC indicator lights if LTC signals are detected on the playback tape The VITC indicator lights if VITC signals are detected The time code read from the tape by the built in time code reader is output from the TIME CODE OUT connector 1 When Main Menu item 007 TAPE TIMER DISPLAY is set to 1 24 hours the minus mark does not appear For more information see page 3 5 4 2 Chapter 4 Playback I Displaying user bits Set the time counter display switch to U BIT As in the case of time code display the type of user bits to be displayed is governed by the setting of the TC select switch on the system panel Chapter4 Playback 4 3 Chapter 4 n Playback continued ormal Speed Playback Proceed as follows to play back vidco and audio signals Normal speed playback
68. the VIDEO level switch is also set to MANUAL the level may be adjusted over 6 dB PRESET Set the level to the reference level regardless of the control 1 SET UP control and PRESET MANUAL Switch Adjust the setup level MANUAL Adjust the setup level within the range of 0 to 15 IRE with the control PRESET Set the level to the reference level regardless of the control 12 Y C DELAY control PRESET MANUAL switch Adjust the Y C delay MANUAL Adjust the Y C delay within 50 ns with the control PRESET Set the delay to the reference delay regardless of the control Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 2 11 System Panel continued 13 HUE control and PRESET MANUAL switch Adjust the output hue burst and chroma relative phase MANUAL Adjust the hue within 15 degrees with the control PRESET Set the hue to the reference value regardless of the control 14 SYNC control Adjust the output sync phase within 1 to 3 pis with respect to the reference input to this unit Use this control if you need to synchonize the unit s output sync phase with a reference signal or if you wish to achieve special effects such as fades or dissolves when using this unit with other VTRs Chapter 2 2 12 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 15 SC system subcarrier control Adjust the output subcarrier phase within 360 degrees p p with respect to the reference
69. tore in memory the playback speeds after that point DMC MODE button and MEMORY indicator The DMC MODE button is used for setting DMC playback points and the initial playback speed at the STUNT IN point as well as entering and exiting DMC playback mode The MEMORY indicator flashes to indicate that the unit is storing playback speeds in memory and lights to indicate that the storing has been finished System Panel How to access the system panel Raise and secure the lower control panel to a horizontal position by following the procedure described on page 2 3 e a o 11 Hours METER 2 poLBY NR switch 3 CHARACTER switch 4 TC select switch NDF DF switch SYSTEM SET UP buttons and MENU indicator Tec CAPSTAN LOCK Br CN arp aro REMOTE u L7 CAPSTAN LOCK switch 8 CONTROL switch 9 VIDEO level control and PRESET MANUAL switch 10 CHROMA level control and PRESET MANUAL switch 11 SET UP control and PRESET MANUAL switch FREE s 12 Y C DELAY control and PRESET MANUAL switch 13 HUE control and PRESET MANUAL switch 14 SYNC controt 15 SC control ry Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 2 9 Chapter 2 1 HOURS METER The HOURS METER has four modes showing the total time since power was turned on fo
70. tte Large cassette STOP button EJECT button STANDBY button 2 Inserting the cassette 1 Tum the POWER switch ON 2 After taking up any slack in the cassette hold it with the clear window facing upward and insert as indicated by the arrows in the diagram Align small u cassettes with the marks on the cassette compartment The cassette is loaded automatically and the drum starts rotating The STOP and STANDBY buttons light _ When a cassette is loaded the orange lock out bar appears to prevent another cassette from being inserted 3 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit Checking the tape for slack Press the reels in lightly and rotate gently in the directions shown by the arrows If the reels will not move there is no further slack Ejecting the casssette Press the EJECT button The tape is unthreaded and the cassette is ejected Chapter 3 Setting Up the Unit 3 9 a Chapter 4 Playback This chapter explains playback operations and the information superimposed on the monitor screen Playback Preparing for Playback Normal Speed Playback JOG and SHUTTLE Mode Playback Variable Speed Playback DMC Dynamic Motion Control Playback 4 8 Superimposed Characters 1 18 Playback Preparing for Playback Prepare for playback as follows
71. utes and 59 seconds The maximum value that may be displayed is 99 999 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds Display example of hour totals Ts and Ts Reading the threadings total Cr Numbers displayed in the meter should be multiplied by 10 to give the actual value This display indicates total threadings and unthreadings in the range from 110 to 119 The maximum value that may be displayed is 99 999 Chapter 5 Display example of total threadings and unthreadings Cr 5 8 Chapter 5 Maintenance Head Cleaning and Moisture Condensation Head Cleaning Clean the video and audio heads with the optional BCT 5CLN cleaning cassette Read the cleaning cassette instructions carefully as improper usage can damage the heads Be sure to eject the cleaning cassette after cleaning to avoid damage to the heads Moisture Condensation Moisture can condense on the head drum and tape guides when the unit is moved from a cold to a warm location when the heating is turned on in a cold room or when the unit is placed in a very warm room Videotapes played when the unit is in this state may adhere to the moistened surfaces To prevent this the unit features a condensation detector The condensation detector requires about 10 minutes to detect moisture on the drum and tape guides When using the unit under conditions like those described above wait about 10 minutes before turning on the power Chapter 5
72. wn the or button to move the set point continuously forward or backward 2 PLAY IN OUT buttons Press the PLAY IN button to set a PLAY IN point and the PLAY OUT to set a PLAY OUT point simultaneously with the ENTRY button The indicator above the pressed button will light Press the PLAY IN or PLAY OUT button alone to display the value of the set PLAY IN or PLAY OUT point on the time couter display 1 STUNT IN point The start point of a DMC playback at speeds stored in memory STUNT OUT point The end point of a DMC playback at speeds stored in memory 3 ENTRY button To set a DMC playback point press this button simultaneously with one of the STUNT IN OUT and PLAY IN OUT buttons 4 STUNT IN OUT buttons Press the STUNT IN button to set a STUNT IN point and the STUNT OUT to set a STUNT OUT point simultaneously with the ENTRY button The indicator above the pressed button will light Press the STUNT IN or STUNT OUT button alone to display the value of the set STUNT IN or STUNT OUT point on the time couter display PLAY IN point The start point of a DMC playback at normal speed PLAY OUT point The end point of a DMC playback at normal speed 2 7 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls N 2 a o Chapter 2 OR Control Panel Front continued 5 DELETE button Press this button to delete a DMC playback point or to exit DMC playback mode If you have alrea

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