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Sony 1080i User's Manual

1. Audio input Video input S video input Component video input aaa Rear view of the player this unit 1 S VIDEC Audio cable Phono jack not supplied Component video cable not supplied Video cable not supplied S video cable not supplied lt Signal flow e To playback the picture recorded in the HDV format when you connect the monitor using a component video cable set COMPONENT on the IN OUT REC menu according to your monitor p 49 When the picture recorded in the DVCAM DV format is play back only a picture with a quality equivalent with the DVCAM DV format is output regardless of the COMPONENT setting e The output level of the COMPONENT OUT jack is as follows Y 1 Vp p 480i NTSC 5761 PAL 0 3 V sync negative Pb Cb Pr Cr 700 mVp p 100 color bar output impedance 75 ohms To connect the unit to the other equipment conversion may be required in some cases 26 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording e There are some restrictions on using EE pictures output from the COMPONENT OUT jack of the unit Refer to COMPONENT OUT OUTPUT jack in Location and Function of Parts on page 15 e If you connect the input connectors of this unit to the output connectors of a monitor a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted If these phenomena occur use the INPUT SELECT switch to select a signal that is not being input or discon
2. 1 You can play back for HDV 720 30p format but you cannot output the video signals from HDV DV jack 68 Appendix Cassette compatibility A DV format cassette tape can be used for HDV The recording bit rate and recording track pitch on a tape of the HDV1080i system used for HVR Z1U Z1N Z1E Z1P M10U M10N M10E M10P are about 25Mbps and 10pm respectively The specifications are the same as that of home use DV SP tapes The recording time on an HDV tape is also the same as that of DV SP The track pitch is 15um which is 1 5 times of HDV DV SP Therefore the recording time using DVCAM recording on a same tape will be two thirds of the time available when HDV DV SP recording is used Dubbing with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks When you use this unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between this unit and another equipment connected with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks the format to be used for recording is set in accordance with the Ed REC MODE setting of the IN OUT REC menu if the signal to be input from S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks is in DVCAM or DV format For details see the following table Playback and editing of a tape may be restricted for some dubbing methods Read the Limitations on editing p 71 before dubbing a tape Recording tapes used when this unit serves as a recorder Menu item Input signal format REC MODE AUDIO LOCK Recording tape format AUDIO MODE DVCAM or DV DVCAM DVCAM
3. Installing the Unit Vertically Put the unit into the supplied rack as illustrated below You can install it either standing on its left side or on its right side Align the V on the unit with the A on the rack e Be sure to use the supplied rack Without the rack the unit may topple over and may be damaged or may cause injury e Install the unit on a flat place e When inserting a cassette hold the unit until it is loaded into the unit Otherwise the cassette may fall out and the tape may be damaged For details on inserting a cassette see Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes on page 21 24 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Playback This section describes the connections and settings for Notes the playback and functions such as playback at various e Be sure that you set VCR HDV DV on the IN speeds and searching for a specific scene on a recorded OUT REC menu to AUTO default setting before tape connecting the video equipment to this unit with the i LINK cable If you change the setting after connecting the i LINK Connections for Playback cable the video equipment may not be able to recognize the video signal correctly see page 48 e To connect the unit to a monitor equipped with an Connecting the unit to a monitor with an i LINK jack you may need to set the monitor so that i LINK jack it recognizes this unit For details refer to your monitor s instructio
4. Location and Function of Parts on page 15 e If you record HDV format signals directly to input from the HDV DV jack the connection between the signals will pause for a few seconds Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 31 Buipiosek pue YoPAAEId z 181deu9 BuIp409 H pue oegAeld z 4eideu9 Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder To video eduipment without an i LINK jack You can connect this unit to video eguipment without an i LINK jack Use this unit as a recorder as follows Monitor Monitor Rear view of the recorder Player this unit CH2 4 CH 1 3 6 6016 Audio output Video output S video output Audio cable phono jack not supplied Video cable not supplied S video cable not supplied Signal flow Connect either an S video cable or a video cable e When you connect only the AUDIO IN jack when the HDV indicator is lit no audio is input You must Notes connect the VIDEO IN jack at the same time or set e If you connect the output connectors of this unit to VCR HDV DV on the IN OUT REC menu to the input connectors of the player a humming noise DV may be generated or the image may be distorted If these phenomena occur set the INPUT SELECT switch to a position where a signal is not currently being input or disconnect the cables e Distorted signals e g when played back at a speed other than normal may no
5. This indicator flashes while a cassette is being removed For details see Inserting Ejecting Cassettes on page 22 CHG charge indicator Lights up while charging the battery pack not supplied attached to the rear of the unit When the oO on standby switch is standby and the battery pack is attached the unit will automatically enter charging mode When the battery pack is fully charged the indicator turns off For details see Using the optional battery on page 65 50 indicator Lights up when e During EE mode or recording when 501 60i SEL on the OTHERS menu is set to 501 50i or PAL formatted video signals are input to the HDV DV jack A tape that has 50i or PAL formatted video signals is being played back 60 indicator Lights up when e During EE mode or recording when 50i 60i SEL on the OTHERS menu is set to 601 e 60i or NTSC formatted video signals are input to the amp HDV DV jack e A tape that has 60i or NTSC formatted video signals is being played back HDV indicator Lights up when the unit is in the following operating status e When a tape recorded in the HDV format is being played back e When HDV formatted video signals are input through the i LINK interface e When VCR HDV DV on the IN OUT REC menu is set to HDV This indicator lights up when there is no input signal VCR HDV DV is set to AUTO and the immediately preceding signal input was
6. 6 db CH3 CH4 Outputs only channels 3 and 4 audio only e You cannot set this menu for a tape recorded using the FS48K audio mode of the AUDIO MODE menu e You cannot set this menu during HDV recording e The indicator of the audio level meter will display according to the above settings AUDIO MODE page 33 Selects the audio mode FS32K Switches the audio mode to the four channel mode 12 bit mode FS48K Switches the audio mode to the two channel stereo mode 16 bit mode This setting records the sound in all audio ranges providing a high quality sound recording e When signals are input via the HDV DV jack the audio mode of the signals to be recorded is the same as that of the input signals e Recording is performed automatically using the FS48K mode during HDV recording e You cannot change the setting of this item during recording e Noise may occur at the instant you switch the audio mode e If you intend to the dub sound on the tape recorded in the DVCAM format set to FS32K AUDIO LOCK UNLOCK MODE Independently records the sampling clocks of audio and video This mode applies to a consumer DV tape LOCK MODE Synchronizes the sampling clocks of the audio and video for recording This setting is effective for digital processing and performing a clean splice during the audio editing process e You can set this menu when recording in the DV format SP m
7. The unit allows you to set various parameters in the menus Do not pull out the power cord plug battery or AC adaptor power cord while operating the menus or adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor Otherwise the settings of the menu may be changed accidentally Displaying the menu 1 Press the MENU button 2 Pressing the A V buttons select the menu icon you want to change then press the EXEC button Pressing the A V buttons select the submenu you want to change then press the EXEC button 4 Pressing the A V buttons change the setting 5 Press the EXEC button to return to the submenu Repeat steps 1 to 5 as needed To return to the previous menu level press the A V buttons and select RETURN Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 45 snuen yBnosy Bues pue Bunsnipy ieideu9 Operating the Menus a Menu Organization The menu of this unit consists of the following menus and submenus AUDIO SET AUDIO MONI page 47 AUDIO MIX page 47 AUDIO MODE page 47 AUDIO LOCK page 47 AUDIO LIMIT page 47 LCD SET LCD COLOR page 48 LCD BLLEVEL page 48 IN OUT REC VCR HDV DV page 48 REC MODE page 49 COMPONENT page 49 i LINK CONV page 49 L DOWN CONVERT page 49 TC UB SET TC PRESET page 50 UB PRESET page 50 TC FORMAT page 50 TC RUN page 50 TC MAKE page 51 UB TIME REC page
8. button Continued Chapter 1 Overview 17 MeIMS8AO 1e deu9 M IM AQ leideu9 Location and Function of Parts The command mode of the supplied Remote commander is set to VTR4 You cannot change this setting e Set REMOTE CTRL on the OTHERS menu to ON to enable the Remote Commander to control the unit e In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the unit the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4 If you want to disable the control from any Remote Commander set REMOTE CTRL on the OTHERS menu to OFF Battery installation 1 Push and slide the lid to open 2 Install two size AA R6 batteries supplied with the correct polarity Be sure to install the battery from the side 1 8 Chapter 1 Overview Notes on batteries e Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries e Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries e If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander for a long time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage If the batteries have leaked remove them wipe the battery compartment dry and replace the batteries with new ones To remove the batteries Remove the lid as step 1 and take out the batteries Displaying Various Data This unit can display various superimposed text data on the built in LCD monitor and also an external
9. connected to the VIDEO jack p 19 VIDEO jacks Use to input and output analog video signals Text data is superimposed on a monitor in the same way as a S VIDEO jack connection p 19 AUDIO jacks Use to input and output analog audio signals During normal recording sounds are recorded onto channels 1 and 2 During audio dubbing sounds are dubbed onto channels 3 and 4 In the audio dubbing mode the CH1 3 and CH2 4 jacks function as the channel 3 and channel 4 input jacks respectively COMPONENT OUT output jacks Use to output component signals To connect a device equipped with the component video input connector use the COMPONENT OUT jack on the unit If you use the COMPONENT OUT jack you can output high quality video with even less signal deterioration than the VIDEO jack You can set the output video format by using COMPONENT on the IN OUT REC menu Text data is superimposed on a monitor in the same way as aS VIDEO jack connection p 19 Notes e The output level of the COMPONENT OUT jack is as follows Y 1 Vp p 480i NTSC 576i PAL 0 3 V sync negative Pb Cb Pr Cr 700 mVp p 100 color bar output impedance 75 Q ohms You might need to change output signals This depends on the device you connect The COMPONENT OUT jacks of this unit are optimized for high definition HD video output Therefore the EE pictures of NTSC 480i and PAL 5761 are converted into simple video s
10. monitor connected to the unit To display text data on an external monitor set DISP OUTPUT on the OTHERS menu to V OUT PANEL You can turn ON OFF various text data display by pressing the DISPLAY BATT INFO button Menu screen Press the MENU button to display the menu screen You can change or confirm the menu item settings on this screen For details on the menu see Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus on page 45 AUDIO SET AUDIO MONI AUDIO MIX AUDIO MODE AUDIO LOCK AUDIO LIMIT TIER 8 E 33 MENU END Data screen You can display the data screen by pressing the DISPLAY BATT INFO button when the unit is turned on You can confirm important information for normal recording or playback such as time code or remaining tape time on the screen 1a 120min Dm 00 12 34 12 DVCAM Gill 60min eel HDV DV IN INDEX 00 SEARCH OO F1 6 18dB The text data superimposed on an external monitor connected to the VIDEO VIDEO or COMPONENT OUT jack is the same as those superimposed on the LCD monitor If you set COMPONENT on the IN OUT REC menu to 10801 4801 for the output from COMPONENT OUT jack during HDV playback only the tape transport mode indicator and time counter are displayed as text data When 501 601 SEL is set to 60i This setting value is 1080i 576i when 50i 60i SEL is set to 50i Remaining battery Wh
11. this condensation may not be detected In that case the cassette may not be ejected for approximately 10 seconds after you open the front panel This is not a malfunction Do not close the front panel until the cassette is ejected Digital Hours Meter The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the total operation time the head drum rotation time the tape running time and the number of unthreading operations These counts can be displayed on the menu Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance In general consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks The digital hours meter has the following four display modes and you can check them in HOURS METER of the OTHERS menu See page 53 OPERATION mode The cumulative total hours of operating time is displayed in 10 hour increments e DRUM RUN mode The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10 hour increments e TAPE RUN mode The cumulative total hours of tape running time is displayed in 10 hour increments e THREADING mode The cumulative number of tape unthreading operations is displayed in 10 operation increments Chapter 5 Maintenance 63 OOUPUSIUIEN SG 181deu9 BOUPUBIUIPIN SG 181dey9 Notes on Use About the Built in Rechargeable Battery This unit is provided with a rechargeable battery that retains the date time and various settings regardless of power on and power off The re
12. DVCAM and DV Formats 68 ADGUELEINK 2e oe ne ee Se de Ge Ve Se N ED oes Se ssas 72 Specifications saninin paa nn Re ER dinini 73 EE EE EE AE ED 75 Submenu Index ER RS ee de Ke Dee RS ee 76 Table of Contents 5 Chapter Overview The HVR M1OU M1ON M1OE M1OP is a digital HD videocassette recorder supporting HDV format Offering the DVCAM DV format this unit produces stable superior picture quality by digital processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal component video This unit provides the i LINK HDV DV jack the COMPONENT OUT jacks the S VIDEO IN OUT jacks the composite IN OUT jacks and the AUDIO IN OUT jacks These jacks allow you to connect other equipment like non linear editors Additionally it comes with a 3 5 type color LCD liquid crystal display monitor you can easily check your recorded images menus and the audio level meters The main features of this unit are described below HDV format The unit can perform HDV High Definition Digital Video recording and playback on a DV format video cassette The compression system of HDV format is the MPEG 2 system adopted in the high definition broadcasting and the Blu ray Disk System The unit adopts the 1080 scanning lines interlace 10801 1440 x 1080 pixels format of the HDV specifications The recording bit rate is approximately 25 Mbps This unit is equipped with an i LINK digital interface
13. a menu operation or LCD monitor accidentally brightness adjustment Adjust the menu again To prevent this incident recurring do not pull out the plug while adjusting the menu or the brightness of the LCD monitor The supplied wireless Remote Set REMOTE CTRL on the OTHERS menu to ON Commander does not work 54 Chapter 5 Maintenance Batteries Power sources Symptom Cause Remedy The power cannot be turned on e The power cord of the AC adaptor is disconnected Connect the AC power cord e The battery is discharged or nearly discharged or not correctly installed Install a charged battery The unit will not operate even if the power has been turned on e Moisture condensation has occurred p 63 e The cassette is not inserted straight Eject and reinsert it straight Disconnect the power supply battery or AC adaptor and then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the unit does not operate even after you reconnect the power use a sharp tipped ballpoint pen or similar tool to press the RESET button When you press the RESET button all settings including the date and time are cleared The CHG charge lamp does not light while the battery is charging Correctly reinstall the battery e The battery is already fully charged The CHG charge lamp is flashing while the battery is charging Correctly reinstall the battery If the lamp continues to flash even after
14. and can be digitally connected with HDV compatible televisions or personal computers 6 Chapter 1 Overview DVCAM DV format DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format which uses the 4 1 1 component digital format 601 or the 4 2 0 format 50i and provides a 4 inch digital recording format for professional use This unit provides both DVCAM format recording playback and DV format in SP mode recording playback For details see Compatibility of HDV DVCAM and DV Format on page 68 Compatible with both 1080 60i NTSC and 1080 50i PAL systems The unit is compatible with 50i and 60i systems You can switch these input signals using the menu setting p 53 This compatibility allows you to record download or play back upload both 50i and 601 formatted signals with your VCR personal computer or other equipment However the unit cannot convert the color system of the signals The unit set in 601 system has a field frequency of 59 94Hz High definition downconvert function When you want to playback a tape recorded in the HDV format you can dowoncovert any images to output them This function allows you to preview recorded images on a regular monitor Also you can select an aspect ratio from the SOUEEZE LETTER BOX or EDGE CROP side cut 16 9 Built in color LCD monitor The unit has a 3 5 type color LCD liquid crystal display monitor that lets you verify images on the spot You can see the
15. and recorder formats e Some DV video equipment may be able to playback a DVCAM formatted tape Even if the tape is played back the contents cannot be guaranteed If you use a proper DVCAM formatted tape for playback a DVCAM formatted tape with a partially inaccurate time code may be created e You cannot use this unit to record video and audio recorded with copyright protection signals If you try to record such a video or audio the message Cannot record due to copyright protection will appear on the LCD monitor Limitations on editing During editing you will encounter limitations according to the format differences on a tape dubbed or edited using the HDV DV jack For details refer to Editing Connecting with a Personal Computer of Chapter 3 Dubbing Editing Appendix 71 x pu ddy xipueddy About i LINK The HDV DV jack provided on this unit is an i LINK compliant jack This section describes the i LINK standard and its features What is i LINK i LINK is a digital serial interface for sending and receiving digital video digital audio and other data between this unit and other equipment equipped with an i LINK terminal You can also control other equipment using i LINK i LINK compatible equipment can be connected using an i LINK cable Possible applications are operations and data exchange with various digital AV equipment When two or more i LINK compatible equipment are connected to
16. cassette tape cannot be removed Cause Remedy Check whether the power supply battery or AC adaptor is connected properly Remove the battery and reinstall it Install a charged battery The cassette tape is not ejected when you press the EJECT button e Moisture condensation has occurred in the unit p 63 The cassette memory data and title are not displayed when using a cassette tape with the cassette memory function e This unit does not support the cassette memory function and therefore such data is not displayed The remaining tape time is not displayed 56 Chapter 5 Maintenance To always display the remaining tape time set ee REMAINING on the OTHERS menu to ON Playback Symptom Cannot playback Cause Remedy If a tape has reached its end rewind the tape Cannot playback in reverse at various speeds e This unit cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format in the reverse direction at various speeds p 28 Horizontal lines are displayed on an image or the image is blurred or not displayed The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette A damaged tape is loaded Remove the cassette and insert another one e You have tried to make the unit play back a tape recorded in the LP mode of the DV format This unit can play back only tapes recorded in the HDV DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the D
17. during recording to mark an index If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for you can easily find the scene later For details on index see Recording Functions on page 34 LCD ON OFF switch Press this switch to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF MENU button Press this button to display the menus For details of the menu see Operating the Menus on page 45 EXEC execute button Press this button to change the setting on the menu items A V buttons Press these buttons to move around in the menu or status check items or select the menu and items Chapter 1 Overview 11 M M AQ leideu9 Location and Function of Parts Audio control section MeIA8AO 1eideu9 CH 1 3 AUDIO REC LEVEL CH 2 4 MANU rAUTO AUTO MANU manual audio switch AUDIO REC LEVEL VOL recording level adjustment control knobs AUTO MANU manual audio switch Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode AUTO The recording level is automatically adjusted in accordance with an input audio MANU Enables the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs When this switch is set to MANU CH1 3 and CH2 4 control knobs are both set to manual mode e When i LINK signals are input to the unit the sound recorded retains the signal level input regardless of the setting of this switch You cannot adjust the audio level with AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs e If
18. from German Greek English Simplified English Spanish French Italian Dutch Portuguese Russian Arabic or Persian For HVR M10P You can select from English Simplified English Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese Selects whether or not the unit beeps ON Enables the beep OFF Disables the beep DATA CODE page 27 DATE CAM Displays the date time or camera data when you press the DATA CODE button of the Remote Commander DATE Displays the date time when you press the DATA CODE button of the Remote Commander LETTER SIZE Changes the font size of the menu line at the cursor NORMAL Normal size 2x Double height size REMAINING AUTO The remaining tape time is displayed for 8 seconds under the following conditions If the remaining tape time is determined when you turn on power while a cassette is loaded in the unit When you press the PLAY button or DISPLAY BATT INFO button ON Always displays the remaining tape time Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus OTHERS menu lcon Menu 1 OTHERS Submenu DISP OUTPUT page 19 Setting LCD PANEL Displays information such as the time code on the LCD monitor V OUT PANEL Displays information such as the time code on the LCD monitor of this unit and an external monitor HOURS METER Refer to page 63 for details REMOTE CTRL
19. is Mbps Mbps stands for megabits per second or the volume of data that can be sent or received in 1 second For example a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in 1 second To use the i LINK functions of this unit For details on how to perform dubbing when this unit is connected to other video equipment that has an i LINK jack see page 31 35 This unit can also be connected to other i LINK compatible equipment made by Sony e g a VAIO series personal computer as well as video equipment This unit may not be able operate with some i LINK video equipment such as digital televisions DVD recorders players and MICROMV recorders players even if they are equipped with the i LINK jack Before connecting to another equipment confirm whether this equipment is HDV DVCAM DV compatible For details about precautions on connections and whether or not software applications compatible with this unit are available refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected e Always connect the i LINK cable to a personal computer first and then connect it to the unit If you connect the i LINK cable to this unit first it may cause the unit to malfunction because of static electricity e When you connect this unit to equipment equipped with a 6 pin type i LINK jack connect the cable to the 6 pin type i LINK jack first e When you connect this unit to equipment equipped with a 6 pin type i LINK j
20. is turned off AC power house current is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC adapter e Never short circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor or battery terminal with a metal object A short circuit can damage the unit e Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs e Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture The CLOCK SET screen appears when you turn on the unit for the first time Refer to page 52 on how to set the date and time Inserting Ejecting Cassettes To insert a cassette e Do not insert the cassette forcibly The unit may be damaged e Do not eject load the cassette in a place subject to light The internal sensor of the unit may operate incorrectly if too much light falls on the unit 22 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 1 Open the front panel EJECT button Front panel 2 Press the EJECT button while the AC adaptor or battery is attached to the unit The cassette tray will come out automatically 3 After checking the tape for slack hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward then insert it into the unit If the cassette does not load or is loaded only halfway eject it once then insert it again In such a case if you insert the cassette forcibly the cassette may not be loaded proper
21. page 18 ON Uses the supplied wireless Remote Commander OFF Does not use the Remote Commander This setting will prevent accidental operation caused by a remote control unit of another equipment 50i 60i SEL page 33 Switches to the 1080 60i NTSC or the 1080 50i PAL 1 Press the A V buttons to select the setting then press the EXEC button 50i 60i SEL Change to 50i Reboots after change YES NO 2 Press the A V buttons to select YES then press the EXEC button Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 53 snuen UBnoiu Buiyes pue Bunsnipy 1e81deu9 Chapter Maintenance Troubleshooting Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer General Operation Troubles Cause Remedy A menu item is not available e There are menus that cannot be used depending on the fe REC MODE setting on the IN OUT REC menu and the TC MAKE setting on the TC UB SET menu You may not be able to set some menu items depending on the status of this unit For details refer to the relevant page of each menu item e Some menu items are only available when the tape is inactive There are some menus you cannot use without setting the clock Some menu items are not available when the REC SAVE switch on the cassette inside the unit has been set to SAVE Set the switch to REC Some menu item settings change e You have pulled out the power cord during
22. recorded in HDV format DVCAM indicator Lights up when the unit is in the following operating status e When a tape recorded in the DVCAM format is being played back When sed REC MODE on the IN OUT REC menu is set to DVCAM Note Neither the HDV indicator nor the DVCAM indicator lights up when a tape recorded in the DV format is being played back HDV i LINK indicator Lights up when HDV formatted video signals are input output through the i LINK interface DV i LINK indicator Lights up when DVCAM DV SP mode formatted signals are input output through the i LINK interface Chapter 1 Overview 9 MelMSAO 4e1deu9 Location and Function of Parts Section behind the Operation Panel MeIA8AO 1eideu9 Upper control section 3 Tape transport control section 2 Audio control section Upper control section LCD BRIGHT button DISPLAY BATT INFO button TC U BIT button INPUT SELECT switch EE ERG ES MENU MENU wE utton A G a A LCD CHECK INDEX OFFI rON EXEC C EXEC button A V button LCD ON OFF switch INDEX button STATUS CHECK button LCD BRIGHT button TC U BIT button Adjust the brightness of the LCD panel Displays time data Every time you pres
23. reinstalling the battery remove the power cord from the AC outlet and contact Sony Customer Service The battery is probably faulty The battery is expended quickly e The ambient temperature is extremely low or charging is insufficient This is not a malfunction Fully recharge the battery If the battery is expended quickly even after recharging the battery life is over Replace the battery with a new one The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly e The battery has been used in extremely high or low temperatures for long hours or charging is insufficient This is not a malfunction Fully recharge the battery If the battery is expended quickly even after recharging the battery life is over Replace the battery with a new one e The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly during some operating conditions and environment There is enough remaining battery power but the power turns off immediately e The remaining battery power indication is faulty or the battery is not charged properly Fully recharge the battery The remaining battery power will be displayed correctly The unit does not operate properly when the AC adaptor is used Turn off the power and remove the power cord from the AC outlet and then reconnect the power cord 99 Chapter 5 Maintenance OOUBUBIUIEN SG 181deu9 BOUPUBIUIPIN SG 1e1ideu9D Troubleshooting Cassette tapes Symptom A
24. setup menus audio levels and system statuses Menus and data can be superimposed over the picture being displayed Multiple input output interfaces The HDV DV jack COMPONENT OUT jacks output only S VIDEO jacks and VIDEO jacks and AUDIO jacks are equipped on the unit and enable the connection with various devices A variety of buttons and switches for VCR operations This unit provides a variety of buttons for VCR operations such as the INPUT SELECT switch the AUDIO REC LEVEL VOL the PHONE LEVEL control knob and the STATUS CHECK button Time code and user bits On this unit you can use time code and user bits Using the menu these can be set easily Screen Language Setting You can select the language The default setting is indicated in English See page 52 to change the screen language Compatible with InfoLITHIUM series InfoLITHIUM L series batteries allow you to use a DC power supply InfoLITHIUM batteries are lithium batteries to communicate with compatible equipment They display how much battery power has been remained Compact size allowing vertical installation The compact size of the unit allows installation in a vertical position and saves space During non linear editing you can install the unit in a vertical position next to the personal computer and save working space Fan less design To provide noise free operation this unit has been designed without using an ex
25. to AUTO Select this menu when you want to limit the output format during tape playback or limit the signals to be input or output from the HDV DV jack This setting will affect the LCD monitor output and analog output AUTO Automatically switches signals to HDV format or DVCAM DV format during tape playback When the i LINK cable is connected the signals in the HDV format or DVCAM DV format is switched automatically and signals from the HDV DV jack are input or output for recording playback HDV Outputs signals of portions recorded in HDV format during tape playback When the i LINK cable is connected only the signals in the HDV format from the HDV DV jack are input or output for recording playback Also select this setting when the unit is connected to the i LINK cable to a personal computer that supports the HDV format see page 25 32 DV Outputs signals of portions recorded in DVCAM DV format during tape playback When the i LINK cable is connected only the signals in the DVCAM DV format from the HDV DV jack are input or output for recording playback Also select this setting when the unit is connected to the i LINK cable to a personal computer that supports the DV format see page 31 32 39 e Before changing the setting be sure to disconnect the i LINK cable If an i LINK cable is connected when you change the setting the video equipment may not be able to recognize the signal correctly e If you select AUTO the sc
26. unit detects the color system of the input signal automatically You do not need to change the 50i 60i SEL setting When the 50i 60i SEL is set to 50i however the time code generated by the unit while recording in DVCAM format changes to the non drop frame mode Even if a 60i system signal is input to the i LINK jack the time code generated by the unit is the non drop frame mode regardless of the TC FORMAT setting on the TC UB SET menu If you intend to set the unit to generate the time code in the drop frame mode set 501 601 SEL to 60i 4 Turn this unit on 5 Select an input signal by switching the INPUT SELECT switch on this unit HDV DV to record input signals from the amp HDV DV jack S VIDEO to record input signals from the S VIDEO jack in INPUT VIDEO to record input signals from the VIDEO jack in INPUT You need to adjust VCR HDV DV p 48 and a REC MODE p 49 in the IN OUT REC menu to your desirable recording format To record DV SP mode signals set the audio lock mode using AUDIO LOCK on the AUDIO SET menu p 47 Do not change the selector setting during recording If you change the setting of this switch during the recording the recording will stop for several seconds Recording will restart after the internal circuit is switched During this time no image is recorded 6 Select the audio mode With a HDV DV connection skip this step Select the desired mode by setting AUDIO
27. you input a sound whose level exceeds the acceptable range the recorded sound will be distorted AUDIO REC LEVEL VOL recording level adjustment control knobs When intending to perform normal recording by using these knobs adjust the levels of the analog audio signals input to the unit channel 1 and 2 When intending to perform audio dubbing using these knobs adjust the levels of channel 3 and 4 These knobs are enabled only when the AUTO MANU manual audio switch is set to MANU 1 2 Chapter 1 Overview Tape transport control section OREC AUDIO DUB Oo STOP OREW amp O PLAY OFF O PAUSE STOP button AUDIO DUB audio dubbing button indicator REC record button indicator il a PAUSE button indicator FF fast forward button indicator PLAY button indicator REW rewind button indicator Note You can operate all buttons above except AUDIO DUB with the operation panel closed AUDIO DUB audio dubbing button indicator Use this button to dub sounds The indicator lights up while sounds are being dubbed For details on audio dubbing see Audio Dubbing on page 43 REC record button indicator When you press the PLAY button while holding this button down the PLAY and REC indicators light up and recording begins You can record in the HDV DVCAM and the DV formats in SP mode LP mode is not supported PAUSE b
28. 51 OTHERS CLOCK SET page 52 WORLD TIME page 52 LANGUAGE page 52 BEEP page 52 DATA CODE page 52 LETTER SIZE page 52 E REMAINING page 52 DISP OUTPUT page 53 HOURS METER page 53 REMOTE CTRL page 53 50i 60i SEL page 53 available only when you use a 60i formatted signal 46 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated with rectangles AUDIO SET menu lcon Menu Submenu AUDIO SET AUDIO MONI page 27 Setting Set the audio to be output from the headphones CH1 CH2 Outputs CH1 and CH2 audio to the L R channel of the headphones CH1 Outputs CH1 audio to the L R channel of the headphones CH2 Outputs CH2 audio to the L R channel of the headphones CH1 CH2 Synthesizes the audio of CH1 and CH2 and outputs them to the L R channel of the headphones Note When AUDIO MIX is set to CH3 CH4 the CH1 and CH2 portions are replaced with CH3 and CH4 respectively When it is set to MIX CH1 and CH2 are replaced with CH1 3 synthesis sound and CH2 4 synthesis sound respectively AUDIO MIX page 44 Select the audio to be output from the AUDIO jack or headphone jack during the 4 channel mode CH1 CH2 Outputs only channels 1 and 2 audio recorded on a tape MIX Outputs the synthesized audio of channels 1 and 3 and channels 2 and 4 Each signal level will be 50
29. 70 435 500 500 595 Upper when LCD Panel is ON Bottom when LCD Panel is OFF e The values listed above are based on a 601 signal If you switch to 50i signal in the 501 601 SEL setting the values may appear slightly different e Even when you unplug the power cord from the AC outlet the battery cannot supply power if the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of this unit e If you use the battery in a low temperature environment the recording and playback times will be shortened e The CHG charge lamp may flash or correct BATTERY INFO may not be displayed under the following conditions The battery is not correctly attached to the unit The battery is faulty The battery is expended BATTERY INFO indication only e When you switch the power supply from AC adaptor to battery the AC power supply is temporarily shut down and the unit will start up again using the battery once you insert the pack even if you have not removed the DC IN jack yet About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This unit can be used with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series Your videocassette recorder can operate only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack InfoLITHIUM L series battery packs have the D intortum o SERIES mark What is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack The InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack with a function for communicating operating condit
30. DATA CODE button the display changes in the sequence as follows recording date time no data code If the data codes were not recorded appears instead e This unit cannot record camera data Camera data items show the settings of a tape recorded by a digital camcorder DSR 200 200P 200A 200AP PD100 PD100P PD100A PD100AP PD150 PD150P PD170 PD170P 250 250P etc or digital HD video camera recorder HVR ZIU ZIN Z1E Z1P e Some of the camera data items displayed by this unit are different from those shown on the digital camcorder and digital HD video camera recorder 28 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording HDV formatted tape Panel analog output i LINK output Forward Reverse Forward Reverse Button Operation speed direction direction direction direction x 1 10 One tenth of normal speed x 1 3 One fifth of normal speed x1 Playback at normal speed O O x2 Playback at normal speed Biia Frame by frame forward scanning DA 8x speed O O O O The output will be the same as that of x1 Play at normal speed A search simple image is output Rough image No playback takes place To change playback direction Press the FRAME dII IIB buttons during normal playback or when playing at various speeds To play back in the forward direction press the II button in the backward direction pres
31. EC MENU END 3 Press the A V buttons to select UB PRESET then press the EXEC button UB PRESET 00 00 00 00 MENU CANCEL 4 Press the A V buttons to select PRESET then press the EXEC button UB PRESET 00 00 00 RESET ki IMENU CANCEL 5 Set the first two digits Press the A V buttons to select the number then press the EXEC button 6 Repeat step 5 to set the other digits F Press the A V buttons to select OK then press the EXEC button The user bits are set 8 Press the A V buttons to select OK then press the EXEC button The menu display returns to that of step 2 To cancel the user bits setting Select CANCEL in step 7 then press the EXEC button To reset the user bits Select RESET in step 4 then press the EXEC button To set the user bit to the real time clock Select the TC UB SET menu UB TIME REC then ON The user bit time display is recorded at three frame intervals for a tape recorded in the HDV1080i format To set the time code when the recording starts Set TC MAKE on the TC UB SET menu to select the time code to be recorded when recording starts REGENERATE The time code value is set to continue the time code from the time code already recorded on the tape If you start recording from a blank portion of the tape the time code starts from 00 00 00 00 PRES
32. ET The time code starts from the value set in TC PRESET on the TC UB SET menu Chapter 3 Dubbing Editing 41 Guypz fuiqang 1e1deu9 Bumpa Buiganda 4eideu9 Setting the Time Code and User Bits To set the advancement mode Set TC RUN on the TC UB SET menu to switch the advancement mode counting up REC RUN Time code advances only while recording FREE RUN Time code advances even when the unit is not recording and the time indicator is paused Notes e If you set the advancement mode to FREE RUN the time code will be updated by the internal clock while the unit s power is off The time code may have been delayed or advanced somewhat if you turn on the unit power again play back a tape or set the INPUT SELECT switch to HDV DV e Available only when PRESET is set to TC MAKE To set the frame mode For 60i only Set TC FORMAT on the TC UB SET menu to switch the frame mode AUTO Automatically sets the mode in accordance with the loaded tape If nothing is recorded on the tape the mode is set to the non drop frame mode If the unit cannot read the frame mode correctly from the tape the unit will use the mode that was set in the last position it was able to read correctly on the tape If you remove the cassette the mode of the last position it was able to read correctly is cleared and the mode is set to the non drop frame mode If TC MAKE is set to PRESET the mode is also set t
33. LOCK MODE DV SP LOCK MODE DV LOCK MODE UNLOCK MODE DV UNLOCK MODE Setting independent Dubbing with the HDV DV jack When you perform dubbing between this unit and digital video equipment connected with the i LINK cable using this unit as a player the HDV DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and menu setting of this unit If you use this unit as a recorder the format of a tape used for recording is determined in accordance with the amp HDV DV jack input format and menu setting of this unit For details check the following table Playback and editing using this tape may be limited for some dubbing methods Before dubbing read the Limitations on editing p 7 Continued Appendix 69 xipueddy Compatibility of HDV DVCAM and DV Formats i LINK output when this unit is used as a player Menu item Eps re LLINK CONV VCR HDV DV HDV DV CONV AUDIO LOCK i LINK output format AUDIO MODE HDV AUTO OFF HDV LOCK MODE ON LOCK MODE DV LOCK MODE UNLOCK MODE DV UNLOCK MODE HDV OFF 2 HDV LOCK MODE ON LOCK MODE DV LOCK MODE UNLOCK MODE DV UNLOCK MODE DV No output DVCAM AUTO DVCAM Complies with playback tape HDV No output DV DVCAM Complies with playback tape DV AUTO DV Complies with playback tape HDV No output DV DV Complies with playb
34. MODE p 49 and then perform DVCAM recording using a recording device that accepts the DVCAM format Creating a general consumer DV compatible tape Use the menu of this unit to set i LINK CONV to ON and UNLOCK MODE p 49 and perform DV recording using a recording device that accepts the DV format Some editing software can correctly edit even a tape created in LOCK MODE In that case select the LOCK MODE if required Loading the images of a personal computer editing machine to this unit e To load images in the HDV format set VCR HDV DV to HDV p 48 e To load images in the DVCAM DV format set VCR HDV DV to DV page 48 Chapter 3 Dubbing Editing 39 Buypa fuiqang 1e1deu9 Bumpa Buigand 1eideu9 Setting the Time Code and User Bits This unit can set display record and play back the time code and user bits e When the HDV formatted signals are recorded from the HDV DV jack on this unit a user bit is copied However this bit cannot be preset the user bit is displayed as The time code is set in accordance with the TC MAKE setting You cannot copy the time code of a source tape e When images recorded in the DVCAM DV format are input from the HDV DV jack you can preset a user bit time code on this unit However you cannot copy the user bit and time code of a source tape e For a tape recorded both in HDV and DVCAM DV formats the
35. MODE on the AUDIO SET menu p 47 FS32K Switches the audio mode to the four channel mode FS48K witches the audio mode to the two channel mode Note When signals are input from the HDV DV jack the audio mode that is input is selected If you intend to dub audio after recording see page 42 rd Select the recording level adjustment mode using the AUTO MANU manual audio switch If MANU mode is selected set AUDIO LIMIT of the AUDIO SET menu p 47 Continued Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 33 Buipiosek pue yoeq ejd z 181deu9 BuIp409 H pue oegAeld z 4eideu9 Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder e You cannot adjust the recording level if you record signals input via the p HDV DV jack e When you connect to device without an i LINK jack the audio mode is set to FS32K 4 channel mode Sound will be recorded on channel 1 and 2 8 If necessary adjust the audio recording level by turning the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs You can adjust the recording level with the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs if you have selected MANU in step 7 While looking at the STATUS CHECK screen turn the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs to adjust the recording level Adjust the audio recording level so that it does not exceed 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum If the recording level exceeds 0 dB the recorded sound will be distorted Notes e In the DVCAM format there are two audio modes wit
36. S AUDIO OUT JIS Ol A _Z Analog video output OR ms LANC HDV DV DC IN 7 PACAS Els Audio input Video input ma eX Signal flow Chapter 3 Dubbing Editing 43 Guypa fuiqang 1e1deu9 Bumpa buiganda 4eideu9 Audio Dubbing Dubbing sound 1 Connect the unit and the sound source using a phono jack cable not supplied N Set the INPUT SELECT switch to VIDEO or VIDEO Play back the tape inserted in this unit BR Q At the point you want to start dubbing press the PAUSE button to turn the unit to the playback pause mode 5 While holding the AUDIO DUB button down press the PLAY button to turn the unit to the audio dubbing pause mode SH lights on the screen 6 Select the recording level adjustment mode using the AUTO MANU manual audio switch If the MANU mode is selected set AUDIO LIMIT of the AUDIO SET menu p 47 rd Adjust the recording level by tuming the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs You can adjust the recording level with the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs if you have selected MANU in step 6 While looking at the audio level meters on the LCD monitor tum the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs and adjust the recording level Adjust the audio recording level so that the recording level does not exceed 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum If the recording level exceeds O dB the sound will be distorted 8 P
37. SON Y 2 549 780 11 1 Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions AA INTE ur Qh HVR M10U M10N M10E M10P 2005 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to dualified per sonnel only CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Owner s record The model number is located at the front of the unit and the serial number on the left 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 HVR Serial No Model No AC L15A Serial No For customers in the U S A HVR M10U only If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony s Business Information Center BIC at 1 800 686 SONY 7669 or Write to Sony Custom
38. Select 480i 480p 480i or 1080i 480i when 50i 60i SEL on the OTHERS menu is set to 60i Select 576i 576p 576i or 1080i 576i when 50i 60i SEL on the OTHERS menu is set to 50i When 480p 480i or 576p 576i is selected during your playback of HDV images you cannot output signals from S VIDEO or VIDEO OUT jacks Also when HDV DV CONV of i LINK CONV is set to ON HDV images are not output from HDV DV jack either i LINK CONV page 25 35 38 39 This setting is valid when VCR HDV DV is set to AUTO or HDV HDV DV CONV OFF Select to output the signals from the HDV DV jack in accordance with the VCR HDV DV setting ON Select to output the signals in the DV format the HDV DV jack AUDIO LOCK The setting is effect only when HDV DV CONV is set to ON LOCK MODE Signals which sampling clock for audio and that for video are synchronized are output from the j HDV DV jack UNLOCK MODE Signals which sampling clock for audio is separate from that of video are output from the HDV DV jack e Refer to setting of VCR HDV DV on input through the i LINK jack e Before changing the setting be sure to disconnect the i LINK cable If an i LINK cable is connected when you change the setting the video equipment may not be able to recognize the signal correctly e You cannot convert an image in HDV format into the DVCAM format DOWN CONVERT Set
39. V format A tape recorded in the LP mode of the DV format cannot be played back on this unit The audio is noisy A damaged tape is loaded Remove the cassette and insert another one The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette e You have tried to make the unit play back a tape recorded in the LP mode of the DV format This unit can play back only tapes recorded in the HDV DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format A tape recorded in the LP mode of the DV format cannot be played back on this unit Cannot perform a date search and index search e There is a portion with no recording at the beginning or in the middle of a tape This is not a malfunction The time code is not reset to 00 00 00 00 after rewinding a tape to the recording starting point The time code is not displayed correctly at the starting point of recording This condition however is not a malfunction When you restart playback the time code and images are displayed correctly from the starting point A user bit is not displayed correctly during fast forward rewind When input video signals without a user bit are recorded while HDV is input to i LINK the user bit will not be displayed correctly Either or 00 00 00 00 is displayed during playback and fast forward rewind respectively appears e The tape being play
40. You can set up an editing system by connecting this unit to a personal computer editor using the i LINK jack on the unit e For details about the connecting method of peripheral equipment for the editing machine refer to the supplied instruction manual of your editing machine e The editing functions you can use depend on the editing software For details about editing methods refer to the instruction manual of your editing software Connecting the Unit toa Personal Computer Bumpa Buigand Ja deyo EE aa z CIS mm DC IN BT RELEASE 4 PUSH HDV DV Ka SOBER i LINK cable not supplied Personal computer editing machine y i LINK IEEE1394 e When you connect with the i LINK cable confirm the direction of the jack If you forcibly insert the jack the terminal may be damaged or cause the unit to malfunction e Always connect the i LINK cable to a personal computer editing machine first and then connect it to the unit If you connect the i LINK cable to this unit first it may cause the unit to malfunction because of static electricity e Before connecting the i LINK cable set VCR HDV DV and i LINK CONV in the IN OUT REC menu If you perform the settings after connecting the cable the personal computer editing machine may not recognize the unit correctly or may hang up e If you inp
41. able you cannot output only pictures or sounds separately To video equipment without an i LINK jack When connecting this unit to a recorder without an i LINK jack connect the two devices as shown below Set COMPONENT and DOWN CONVERT p 49 corresponded to the signals you wish to output Monitor 5 Rear view of the player Recorder this unit Hp a uf P af P a bp uG P 4 S VIDEG Audio input Component video input Video in put S video input a5 Audio cable Phono jack not supplied Component video cable not supplied Video cable not supplied S video cable not supplied Signal flow e Refer also to the Notes on page 26 e The audio output signal will comply with the setting of AUDIO MIX of the AUDIO SET menu 36 Chapter3 Dubbing Editing Dubbing procedures Prepare this unit Refer to Preparation on this unit on page 27 2 Prepare the recorder If the recorder has an input selector switch select an input For details refer to your recorder s instruction manual Start playback on this unit and start recording on the recorder For details refer to the instruction manual of the recorder When dubbing is finished stop recording on the recorder and then stop playback of this unit Chapter 3 Dubbing Editing 37 Bumypa fuiganda 1e1deuo Editing Connecting with a Personal Computer
42. ack NP F770 F970 optional e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant About the remaining battery time indicator e If the power turns off even when the remaining battery time indicator is showing that the battery pack has enough power to operate fully charge the battery pack once more The remaining battery time should be indicated correctly Note however that the indicator display may not be restored if the battery is used in high temperatures for a long time left in a fully charge state or is used frequently The remaining battery time indicator is a guide to the approximate recording time In some operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment the S1 mark for low battery will start flashing even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining About storage of the battery pack e If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time fully charge the pack about once a year and use it with your videocassette recorder until it is completely discharged in order to maintain the battery in peak condition To store the battery pack remove it from your videocassette recorder and keep it in a cool dry place e To completely discharge the battery pack on your videocassette recorder leave the power on without inserting a cassette until the power drains off About battery life e The battery life is limited The battery capacity drops in de
43. ack tape Note If copyright protection signals are recorded on a cassette to be played on this unit recording may be prevented when you attempt recording images from this unit to another connected equipment Recording tape when this unit is used as a recorder i LINK input format Menu item Recording tape format AUDIO MODE VCR HDV DV REC MODE HDV AUTO HDV LOCK MODE HDV HDV LOCK MODE DV No recording DVCAM AUTO DVCAM DVCAM Complies with input signals DV SP DV Complies with input signals HDV No recording DV DVCAM DVCAM Complies with input signals DV SP DV Complies with input signals AUTO DVCAM DVCAM 2 Complies with input signals z DV SP DV Complies with input signals ge g DV HDV ET No recording DV DVCAM DVCAM 2 Complies with input signals DV SP DV Complies with input signals 1 When this unit is used as a recorder the recording format is determined by the sd REC MODE setting on the IN OUT REC menu if the input signal format is DVCAM or DV 2 If you dub a DV formatted tape when this unit is set for DVCAM and used as a recorder the time code of the copied tape will be partially inaccurate note however that this does not affect editing accuracy except in special cases 70 Appendix e If you use the tapes described in 2 above for editing you may encounter function limitations regardless of the player
44. ack using the i LINK cable power off the equipment and remove the power cord from the AC outlet before connecting or disconnecting the i LINK cable If the i LINK cable is connected or disconnected while the equipment power cord is connected to the AC outlet a high voltage current 8 to 40 V output from the i LINK jack of the equipment will flow into this unit and damage it About the required i LINK cable Use a Sony i LINK cable i LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Specifications System Video recording format HDV Rotating dual head helical scan Video recording format DVCAM DV Rotating dual head helical scan Audio recording format HDV Rotating dual heads MPEG 1 Audio Layer2 16 bit 48 KHz stereo Transfer rate 384 kbps Audio recording format DVCAM DV Rotating dual heads 12 bit Fs 32K Channel 1 2 Channel 3 4 16 bit Fs 48K Channel 1 2 NTSC color EIA standard system 1080 601 PAL color CCIR standard system 1080 501 Mini DVCAM cassettes marked Dvcam Mini DV cassettes marked IN Tape speed HDV Approx 18 81 mm s Tape speed DVCAM Approx 28 218 mm s Tape speed DV SP Approx 18 812 mm s Recording playback time HDV Approx 63 min using PHDVM 63DM Recording playback time DVCAM Approx 41 min using PHDVM 63DM Recording playback time DV SP Approx 63 min using PHDVM 63DM Fast forward rewind time Approx 2 min 40 s using PHDVM 63DM Video signal Usable
45. an set the user bits as eight digit hexadecimal values 0 to 9 A to F base 16 to have the date time scene number and other information inserted into the user bits RESET Resets the user bits value to 00 00 00 00 TC FORMAT page 42 Selects the recording mode of the time code AUTO Automatically sets the mode in accordance with the mode already set on a cassette tape If nothing is recorded on the tape the non drop frame mode is set If this unit cannot correctly read the frame mode on the tape it will use the frame mode that was set in the last position on the tape that the unit can read correctly If you remove the cassette the mode of the last position that the unit was able to read correctly is cleared and the non drop frame mode is set when recording is restarted from the same position The non drop frame mode is set also if TC MAKE is set to PRESET DF Selects the drop frame mode NDF Selects the non drop frame mode When the 50i 60i SEL is set to 50i the unit operates as a 50i specification model Therefore the time code generated by the unit while recording in the DVCAM format changes to the non drop frame mode Even if a 60i system signal is input to the HDV DV jack when the 50i 60i SEL is set to 50i the time code generated by this unit is in the non drop frame mode regardless of the TC FORMAT setting If you intend to set the unit so that it generates the time code in the drop fram
46. and SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote Commander to clear the text data on the monitor screen depending on the displayed items e During EE mode or recording the subcarrier of the color signal to be output from this unit is not synchronized with the horizontal sync signal The color of the picture or the horizontal sync signal may be distorted depending on the type of monitor connected to the unit The unit only can accept standard video signals If you input the types of video signals shown below recorded picture and sound may be distorted Signals from some home game machines Blue background screen or gray background screen from a consumer VCR Pictures played at a speed other than normal by a VCR that does not have the TBC Time Base Corrector Video signals in which the sync signals are distorted Signals from a defective cassette tape or recording condition is bad played by an analog VCR that does not have TBC LANC jack Use when controlling the tape transport operation of the unit using a device that has a LANC jack e The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC S functions The unit has no LANC M functions A device that is set to LANC S mode cannot be connected to this unit Either this the unit or the other device may not operate properly 1 LANC Local Application Control bus system Bidirectional interface used to control a consumer VCR 16 Chapter 1 Overview e If the device you connec
47. annot input a copy controlled program via the HDV DV jack e With the HDV DV connection the sound is recorded in the same audio recording mode as that of the source tape To record in a different audio recording mode from the source tape connect as shown in To video equipment without an i LINK jack on page 32 e With the HDV DV connection data codes recording date time camera data recorded on the source tape are transmitted to the recorder this unit As aresult when you play back a recorded tape on this unit and press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander the same data codes as those recorded on the source tape are displayed on the monitor screen e If you record an image that is in playback pause status the image may be grainy The unit cannot record video or audio separately e If you restart recording after a pause or stop the images recorded before and after restarting operation will not be continuous e If you connect the output connectors of this unit to the input connectors of a player or that of a monitor a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted If these phenomena occur use the INPUT SELECT switch to select a signal that is not being input or disconnect the cables e This unit cannot record MPEG 2 signals except HDV 10801 signals e There are some restrictions when you use EE pictures output from the COMPONENT OUT jack of the unit Refer to COMPONENT OUT OUTPUT jack in
48. any place on the tape The index signal is inserted for seven seconds If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for you can easily find the scene later While the index is being marked the KE indicator appears for about seven seconds on the Data screen see page 19 e You cannot mark a new index while the Jj indicator is being displayed e If you record on a portion of the tape where an index has been marked the index will be erased You cannot delete just an index while keeping the image or sound e You cannot mark an index during playback or audio dubbing operations The INDEX button and the INDEX WRITE button are disabled in these operations To use an index during playback See Searching using the search function on page 30 Chapter Dubbing Editing Dubbing to another eduipment This section describes the connections and settings necessary to perform dubbing on other eguipment using this unit as a video player Connections for Dubbing e For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral devices refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use e Edit functions are specified by the editing software For details on the editing methods refer to the instruction manual of the editing software You cannot use the DSR 25 45 equipped duplicate function to dub a tape recorded in HDV DV format via the i LINK connection Use the procedure in
49. cassette Recorder This section describes the connections settings and operations necessary to perform recording on this unit The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit for dubbing e For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral devices refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use e Edit functions are specified by the editing software For details on the editing methods used refer to the instruction manual of the editing software Connections for Recording To digital video equipment with an i LINK jack The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any degradation enabling high quality recording The signal flow is automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections for input and output Monitor Rear view of the recorder this unit i LINK jack TT Digital video equipment Monitor with an i LINK jack Signal flow e When you record video from an HDV compatible equipment set VCR HDV DV on the IN OUT REC menu to AUTO To record video from a DVCAM DV equipment set VCR HDV DV on the IN OUT REC menu to AUTO or DV before connecting the i LINK cable p 48 If you change the setting after connecting the i LINK cable the video equipment may not be able to recognize the video signals correctly e This unit c
50. cassettes AUDIO jacks IN Pin jack Impedance Minimum 47 kQ kilo ohms unbalanced Maximum input level 4 Vrms Pin jack Impedance Maximum 1 KQ kilo ohms Output level 2 Vrms full bit 47 KQ kilo ohms unbalanced OUT VIDEO jacks IN OUT Pin jack 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms unbalanced sync negative S VIDEO jacks IN OUT Mini DIN 4 pin Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms unbalanced sync negative Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 60i NTSC 75 Q ohms unbalanced sync negative 0 3 Vp p SOVPAL 75 Q ohms unbalanced sync negative COMPONENT OUT jacks Y 1 Vp p 4801 NTSC 576i PAL with 0 3 V sync negative Pb Cb Pr Cr 700 mVp p 100 color bar output impedance 75 Q ohms HDV DV jack i LINK IEEE1394 4 pin connector S400 PHONES Stereo minijack 3 5 8 Q ohms loading Remote control LANC Stereo mini minijack 2 5 LCD screen Picture 8 8 cm 3 5 type Total dot number 250 000 dots 1 120 Horizontal x 224 Vertical General Peak inrush current Hot switching inrush current measured in accordance with European standard EN55103 1 4 64 A 230 V Power requirements 8 4 V DC IN jack 7 2 V Battery jack input Continued Appendix 73 xpueddy xipueddy Specifications Power consumption when using a battery when LCD is used HDV playback 6 5 W DVCAM DV playback 5 7 W when LCD is not used HDV playback 5 7 W DVCAM DV playback 4 9 W Operating t
51. chargeable battery is charged as long as this unit is operated If the period of operating this unit is short the battery discharges gradually and if it is not used at all for approximately 3 months the battery will discharge completely If that case charge the battery and then start using the unit If you do not need to record the date and time when the rechargeable battery is not fully charged you can use the unit in this state Charging the rechargeable battery Connect the unit to an AC output using the AC adaptor or install the optional charged battery turn off the unit and leave it in this condition for 24 hours Using your Videocassette Recorder abroad You can use your Videocassette Recorder in any country region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your Videocassette Recorder within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet b a 1 AC L15A al b Simple setting of the clock tune difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your unit abroad Select WORLD TIME on the OTHERS menu then set the time difference See page 52 64 Chapter 5 Maintenance Appendix Using the optional battery Charging the optional battery Attach the optional InfoLITHIUM Battery L series to the unit and charge the battery InfoLITHIUM L se
52. conditioner moisture may also condense inside the unit Do not place a heavy object on the unit The cabinet mechanical parts etc may be damaged or the unit may not work correctly Do not handle the unit roughly Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock to the unit To avoid damaging the cabinet s finish Plastic is often used for the surface finishing of the unit Do not spray a volatile solvent such as an insecticide toward the cabinet or place rubber or vinyl products on the cabinet for a long time If you do the finish of the cabinet may be damaged or the coating may come off Do not clean the cabinet with thinner or benzine The cabinet may be damaged or its coating may come off When you use a chemical impregnated cloth use it according to its directions Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth When the cabinet is very dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution and finish it with a dry cloth Do not put magnetic objects close to the unit Magnetic fields may damage the recording To prevent electromagnetic interference caused by radio communication equipment such as cellular phones transceivers etc The use of the radio communication equipment such as cellular phones or transceivers near the unit may cause a malfunction and can affect the audio video signals Cellular phones or transceivers near the unit should be switched off Do not use the unit in an area exposed t
53. correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM HVR M1OE only A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e marked with or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station For the customers in Europe HVR M1OE only This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards EN60065 Product Safety Supplied AC Adapter only EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is
54. d Continued Chapter 1 Overview 19 MelMSAO 481deu9 M IM AQ leideu9 Displaying Various Data Search indicator Displays the search mode when you search for scenes using the Remote Commander For details on the search function see Searching using the search function on page 30 Audio mode indicator In the recording mode displays 32k when you select FS32K for AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu When you select FS48K 48k is displayed During playback or audio dubbing displays the audio mode recorded on the tape During the i LINK input displays the audio mode of the signal input to HDV DV jack The audio mode will not be displayed when VCR HDV DV on the IN OUT REC menu is set to HDV e Signals other than the HDV DVCAM lock mode will become non standard audio and NS32k NS48k is displayed during playback or when the signal is input from the HDV DV jack Audio level meters They are displayed when the AUTO MANU audio switch is set to MANU Notes e The audio level meters will not be displayed when the INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV DV e When AUDIO MIX is set to CH3 CH4 in the AUDIO SET menu the audio level meters will display CH3 on the CH1 indicator and CH4 on the CH2 indicator Date time and camera data indicator When you press the DATA CODE button of the Remote Commander you can switch the display between recording date time and camera data Fo
55. d Function of Parts Inside of the Front Panel MeIA8AO 1eideu9 RESET button EJECT button Cassette compartment RESET button Press this button to clear all settings including the date and time Use the tip of a ball point pen or similar tool to press this button EJECT cassette eject button Press this button to insert or remove a cassette When you press this button the cassette tray comes up automatically Place the cassette in this tray and press down PUSH After the cassette tray is retracted automatically close the front panel Cassette compartment Insert a cassette For details of cassettes that can be used see Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes on page 21 14 Chapter 1 Overview Rear Panel S VIDEO jacks VIDEO jacks LT LT AUDIO jacks Battery terminal OUT o C AUDIO DEO gt xs COMPONENT OUT Y me E ve En jacks O aC Q Q en s er BATT RELEASE button LANC jack DANCE DC IN jack HDV DV jack OS VIDEO jacks To connect a device equipped with an S video jack use the VIDEO jack on the unit If you use the VIDEO jack you can input output high quality video with less signal deterioration than the standard VIDEO jack Text data such as the time code menus and alarm messages are superimposed on an external monitor
56. dby lamp Press this switch to turn the unit on The on standby lamp lights up in green Remote sensor PHONE LEVEL control knob Controls the volume of the headphones connected into the PHONES jack PHONES jack Connect stereo headphones for monitoring sounds during the recording or playback The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected in AUDIO MONT on the AUDIO SET menu p 47 LCD Liquid Crystal Display monitor Displays the playback or EE pictures Also superimposed time data status information menus audio level meters etc are displayed Operation panel Indicator section cassette indicator CHG charge indicator 50 indicator 60 indicator HDV indicator DVCAM indicator HDV i LINK indicator DV i LINK indicator OO CHG 50 60 HDV DVCAM HVT DV i LINK 1 EE stands for Electric to Electric In EE mode the video and audio signals input to the VCR s recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic conversion circuits but output via electric circuits only This mode is used to check the input signals and adjust input levels The pictures output in EE mode are referred to as EE pictures 8 Chapter 1 Overview Co cassette indicator Lights up when a digital video cassette is loaded Does not light up while the cassette compartment opens or the cassette is not loaded
57. e CH2 indicator Chapter Playback and Recording Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes Usable cassettes We recommend you to use a digital master cassette PHDVM 63DM and a Mini DV DVCAM cassette for recording in the HDV DV format We recommend you to use a Mini DVCAM cassette or digital master cassette PHDVM 63DM for recording in the DVCAM format Cassette memory Some Mini DV and Mini DVCAM cassettes have the cassette memory C mark This unit however does not support cassette memory To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure of a recording slide in the REC SAVE switch on the cassette so that the red portion becomes visible To record on a tape slide out the switch so that the red portion is hidden Set to SAVE REC SAVE switch Checking the tape for slack Using a paper clip or a similar object turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow If the reel does not move there is no slack Paper clip etc Reel Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 21 Buipiosex pue oegAeld z 4eideu9 Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes Preparing the Power Supply Connect the power cord supplied to the AC adaptor and the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on this unit Next connect the power plug to an AC outlet When you disconnect the power cord be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet first PRECAUTION Even if this unit
58. e DATA CODE button the display changes in sequence as follows no data code recording date time camera data no data code Continued Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 27 Buipiosek pue yoeghe q z 181deu9 BuIp409 H pue oegAeld z 4eideu9 Playback Playing at various speeds You can enjoy playback functions using the Remote DVCAM DV formatted tape No indicator Commander Playback options Recording date time Play at 1 10 of normal speed Operation Press x 1 10 button during playback Play at 1 3 of normal speed Press x 1 3 button during playback Press x 1 button during playback Press x 2 button during playback Date Play at normal 2005 01 01 19 20 30 Time speed Camera Play at twice the data normal speed SteadyShot Play frame by frame Program AE Press FRAME dIVIIB buttons during pause If you keep pressing one of these buttons playback continues frame by frame Iris Fr Gain od F1 7 68 100 2 Fast forward the tape while monitoring pictures White balance Shutter speed Press the amp button during normal playback or when playing at various speeds Rewind the tape while monitoring pictures Press the button during normal playback or when playing at various speeds Turning off the camera data Set DATA CODE on the OTHERS menu to DATE p 52 Each time you press the
59. e causes the symptoms illustrated below clean the heads When the symptoms caused by clogged video heads appear Even if you clean the heads periodically clogging of the heads may occur anyway Clean the heads when e mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture e the playback picture freezes ea part of the playback picture does not move e playback pictures do not appear e playback audio is interrupted da Dirty video head Use a cleaning cassette will appear during recording Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture If a mosaic pattern noise as seen in these pictures appear on the screen or if the entire screen turns black use the cleaning cassette To use the cleaning cassette Refer to your cleaning cassette s instruction manual Cleaning cassettes are replaceable After using the supplied cleaning cassette for the specified number of times buy a cleaning cassette for replacement After prolonged use the video heads may become worn out If optimum picture quality is not restored even after you have cleaned the video heads with the cleaning cassette the video heads may have worn out In that case you have to replace the video heads with new ones Please consult your Sony dealer 62 Chapter 5 Maintenance Notes on the Video Cassettes Cleaning the terminal If the gold plated terminals of a cassette become dirty or dirt accumulates on the terminals th
60. e correct remaining tape time may not be displayed Clean the terminal with a swab once every ten times you eject a cassette Terminal When affixing a label to the cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the correct location so as not to cause malfunction of the unit After using a cassette After use please be sure to rewind the tape completely to prevent picture and sound distortion Return it to its case and store it in an upright position Notes on the LCD Screen The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology The ratio of effective pixels is 99 99 or more However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue green or white that constantly appear on the LCD screen These points do not affect the recorded picture in any way Do not place this unit with the LCD screen pointing toward the sun Otherwise the unit may be damaged To clean the LCD screen To remove dirt or to clean fingerprints from the LCD screen use an LCD cleaning kit not supplied When you use the LCD cleaning kit do not pour the cleaning liquid directly on the LCD Always soak the liquid in cleaning paper and wipe the LCD with this paper About Moisture Condensation If the unit or cassette is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the unit or tape If you use the tape or video heads in this condition the tape may adhere
61. e mode set 50i 60i SEL to 60i As a result the TC FORMAT setting will return to the status before the 50i 60i SEL menu was set to 50i TC RUN page 42 Selects the advancement mode counting up REC RUN Time code value advances only while recording FREE RUN Time code value advances even when the unit is not recording e If you set the advancement mode to FREE RUN the time code will be updated by the internal clock when the power is off Therefore when you turn on the unit again the time code may have been delayed or advanced somewhat e If the internal backup battery is exhausted the time code of the FREE RUN setting is initialized e Available only when PRESET is selected in TC MAKE Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus lcon Menu EE TC UB SET Submenu TC MAKE page 41 Setting Selects the time code when you start recording REGENERATE The time code value is set to continuous time code from the one already recorded on the tape If no time code is recorded on the tape it starts from 00 00 00 00 PRESET The time code starts from the value set in TC PRESET on the TC UB SET menu UB TIME REC OFF The time is not recorded as a user bit code ON The time is recorded as a user bit code You cannot adjust UB TIME REC without setting CLOCK SET Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 51 snuen UBnoiu B
62. ed back was recorded without setting the date and time e The tape portion being played back has no recording e If there is a scratch or noise on the tape the data code cannot be read Although the component video cable is connected properly to a television set or monitor to play back a tape no image or audio is output Use the correct setting for COMPONENT on the IN OUT REC menu in accordance with the equipment to be connected e No audio is output from the COMPONENT OUT jacks Connect also an audio cable When you connect the unit to a 4 3 television set the displayed image appears flattened When you watch a tape recorded in the HDV format on a 4 3 television set set DOWN CONVERT on the IN OUT REC menu correctly before playback DVCAM DV tape images recorded in wide mode are not displayed correctly Use a widescreen compatible monitor After playing at 1 10 of normal speed in forward or reverse for more than 1 minute normal playback forward starts e To protect a tape the unit is set to start normal playback after playing at 1 10 of normal speed in forward or reverse for more than 1 minute Play back the tape at 1 3 of normal speed The pause mode of playback recording or audio dubbing is released automatically e To protect the tape and the video heads the unit goes into the stop mode after the pause mode of recording audio dubbing or duplicating continues for more than ab
63. emperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F G Y x Oo a Jr a 2 180 7 1 8 E E ry o _ off 5 2 3 4 06000600 3 7 1 8 116 4 5 8 Unit mm inches Dimensions Approx 180 x 72 7 x 219 4 mm 7 s x 2 7 8 x 8 3 4 inches w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 1 8 kg 3 lb 15 oz Supplied accessories Remote Commander 1 AC adaptor 1 Power cord 1 Stand 1 Size AA batteries 2 Cleaning cassette 1 Operating instructions 1 74 Appendix AC adaptor AC L15A Power requirements 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 56 x 31 x 100 mm 2 4 x 1 1 4 x 4 in w h d excluding projecting parts Mass approx 190 g 6 3 4 oz excluding power cord See the label on the AC adaptor for other specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Alarm message ee ee 60 Audio dubbing ees sesse se ee ee 43 Audio Modernes 20 Camera data TA EE EE Cassette memory 21 Cleaning cassette ses
64. en How signals are recorded There are four different signal types one for each search method index title date and photo signals This unit can record either index signals and date signals on a tape e If you record another program over the beginning of the search signals you will not be able to locate the original program Search signal Alsto S AlDIBLC If D is recorded over the beginning of B B cannot be searched for 2 Press the dd or BPI button repeatedly to locate the scene you want Each time you press the Idd or b b button the unit searches for the previous or next search point When a search point is located its number is indicated on the monitor screen The unit starts searching backwards or forwards until the number comes to zero then plays back the scene 30 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording e The interval of a date or index must be 2 minutes or more If the interval is short the search signals may not be detected correctly e If non recorded portions are included in the middle of a tape signal search may not be performed correctly e You cannot add search signals after recording e When recording on this unit signals for Index search do not have information on the day of the week e This unit does not support cassette memory e Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony brand digital video equipment Using the Unit as a Video
65. en you use this unit with a battery the battery remaining time is displayed This information may not be displayed correctly depending on the operating status and the environment Format indicator HDV1080i DVCAM or DV SP are displayed 50i 60i indicator Alarm indicator Displays an alarm indicator For details on alarm indicators see Warning indicators and messages on page 59 Tape transport mode indicator Displays the tape transport mode Time code or user bits indicator Every time you press the TC U BIT button the time code or user bits are displayed alternately TC 00 00 00 00 or 00 00 00 00 In the drop frame mode a period is displayed between the minute value and second value U BIT 00 00 00 00 When you playback a tape without setting a time code or user bit record or without seting a time code recorded in different formats the unit cannot display them correctly Remaining tape time indicator Displays the remaining tape time For details see ElREMAINING on page 52 When you insert a cassette in which the tape has been rewound to the beginning this indicator will not show the remaining tape time The remaining tape time is displayed after the tape runs for a while INPUT SELECT indicator Changes according to the position of the INPUT SELECT switch HDV DV IN S VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN EI Index indicator Displays Ell when an index has been marke
66. er Information Services Center 6900 29 Daniels Parkway PMB 330 Fort Myers Florida 33912 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model HVR M10U Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Bernardo Dr San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to
67. g the Time Code and User Bits iss ss e ee ee 40 Using the Internal Time Code Generator esse esse ee 40 Audio DubDind ss ER ate EE teamed 43 Chapter4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapters Maintenance Appendix Operating the Menus ns 45 Menu Organization 46 Menu Contents EE ER EE WER 47 Troubleshooting sinistre eke de eN Ee ee ke ee 54 General Operation Troubles 54 Batteries Power SOUICES esse se see see ee ee ee ee 55 Cass tt tapes lin SEER Ge be De GE Ge EE ee Ee GE Ee 56 Playback AR OE OR EE EE ER 57 Recording Dubbing ss 58 Warning indicators and messages see see EE EE 59 Self diagnosis display Warning Indicators ees esse sesse esse 59 Alarm Messages se DR Re EDE ES GOS BR EG Ee a deed 60 Notes o USC si NAN NEE HE DAE ee Rek ee RR Ses ee ee 61 Notes on the Videocassette Recorder sesse sesse ee see 61 Cleaning of the Video Heads 00 0 0 esse esse see se ee ee ee 61 Notes on the Video Cassettes iese sesse ee ee se Ge ee 62 Notes on the LCD Screen 62 About Moisture Condensation 00 sesse esse se se se ee se 63 Digital Hours Meter i esse esse sesse ee ee ee ed ed ee ee ee Ge ee 63 About the Built in Rechargeable Battery 0 0 0 64 Using your Videocassette Recorder abroad eee 64 Using the optional battery 65 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack esse sesse ees 67 Compatibility of HDV
68. grees as you continue to use it and as time passes When the charged battery time becomes considerably shorter most likely the battery pack has reached the end of its life Please buy a new battery pack e The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Appendix 67 xlpueddy xipueddy Compatibility of HDV DVCAM and DV Formats The HDV format is a HD VCR format based on the DV format of the globally widespread general consumer digital VCR system This format has the newly defined data recording specifications for HD signals compressed by MPEG It applies the same cassette tape speed and track pitch as the DV format The differences compatibility and restrictions in editing of the HDV1080i DVCAM and DV formats are explained below Main differences between HDV1080i DVCAM and DV Formats Specification HDV1080i DVCAM DV SP Track pitch 10 um 15 um 10 um Audio sampling frequency 16 bit 48 kHz 12 bit 32 kHz 12 bit 32 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 2 Audio recording mode Lock mode Lock mode Unlock mode Time code Drop frame mode NTSC only No user bits NTSC SMPTE time code DF NDF including user bits PAL EBU time code including user bits Drop frame mode NTSC only No user bits 1 There are two modes for a
69. h either two channels at FS48K or four channels at FS32K It is not possible to select other modes for example with two channels at FS32K e During recording you cannot change the audio mode e If you intend to dub audio after recording select the DVCAM format then set AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu to FS32K 4 channel mode before recording p 47 Recording Procedures This section describes the procedures used to record signals sent from another VCR to this unit For details on the operation when the unit is connected to a personal computer via the HDV DV jack refer to Editing Connecting with a Personal Computer p 38 1 Insert a cassette and confirm that the cassette indicator is lit 2 Press the playback button on the player The player starts playback 3 On this unit press the PLAY button while holding the REC button down 34 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording When the unit records HDV format images it will take a while until recording starts This delay however is not an error STBY will flash until recording starts To stop recording Press the STOP button on this unit To pause recording Press the PAUSE button on this unit You cannot record to upconvert NTSC or PAL signals to the HDV format Recording Functions Marking an index By pressing the INDEX button on the unit or the INDEX WRITE button on the Remote Commander during recording you can mark an index signal at
70. haust fan Easy maintenance functions e Self diagnostics alarm functions The system automatically detects an invalid operation an invalid connection or a malfunction and displays a description a cause and a recovery method on the LCD monitor and outputs the data as analog video signals e Digital hours meter A digital hours meter counts four types of time data operating time drum rotation time tape running time and tape threading unthreading The digital hours data are indicated on the menu Dvcam and fy are trademarks of Sony Corporation HDV isa trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Ltd All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Chapter 1 Overview 7 M M AQ leideu9 Location and Function of Parts Front Panel MeIA8AO 1eideu9 Indicator section see page 8 on standby switch on standby lamp o Remote sensor PHONE LEVEL PHONE LEVEL control knob dT PHONES GO cHG 50 60 HDV DVCAM HT yk Operation panel OREC AUDIO DUB 2 Tape transport control i section see page 13 STOP OREW OPLAY GOFF O PAUSE SONY PHONES jack LCD monitor on standby switch on stan
71. ignals When you use EE pictures note the following restrictions on dubbing to another equipment and displaying on a monitor television These restrictions apply when you output NTSC 480i and PAL 576i signals from the COMPONENT OUT jacks Since the effective display range of the luminance signal and chrominance signal is different a portion consisting only of the chrominance signal exists in the underscan video portion Since the jitter jitter of entire screen of input video signals is absorbed the video signal is forcibly reset in the underscan portion You can see this process in the underscan portion using an underscan monitor Continued Chapter 1 Overview 15 MeIN8AO leideu9 M IM AQ leideu9 Location and Function of Parts The output level of the luminance signal is different from the specified value The above symptom is not a malfunction This condition will not affect images to be recorded on a tape The specified video signals are output from the VIDEO or VIDEO OUT jacks even in EE mode When you use this unit to input HDV signals from the i LINK jack and down convert them to NTSC 4801 or PAL 576i signals the specified video signals are output e If you want to output video signals to the VIDEO S VIDEO or COMPONENT OUT jack without text data select the OTHERS menu DISP OUTPUT then LCD PANEL default setting Or press the DISPLAY BATT INFO button on the unit the DATA CODE
72. intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment s E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors and E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Applicable only to ports interfacing with cables whose total length according to the manufacturer s functional specification may exceed 1 m For the customers in the Nederland Voor de klanten in Nederland Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervanden hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval KCA Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden Caution Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and or program owner 4 Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview Chapter2 Playback and Recording Chapter3 Dubbing Editing Table
73. ions between your videocassette recorder and an optional AC adaptor charger The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates power consumption according to the operating conditions of your videocassette recorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes When it is recharged with an AC adaptor charger optional the remaining battery time and charging time appear To charge the battery pack e Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your videocassette recorder e We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F until the CHG charge indicator turns off If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range it may not charge properly e After charging is completed either disconnect the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack on your videocassette recorder or remove the battery pack To use the battery pack efficiently e Battery pack performance will be reduced when the ambient temperature is below 10 C 50 F so the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter In that case put the battery pack in a pocket or a similar place to keep it warm and insert it in your videocassette recorder right before you start using it so that you can use it for a longer time Frequent use of the LCD screen or frequent playback fast forward or rewind discharges the battery pack faster We recommend using a large capacity battery p
74. ly or malfunctions may occur PUSH So cassette indicator 4 Press PUSH After the cassette tray is automatically retracted close the front panel Confirm that the cassette indicator is lit Removing the cassette 1 Open the front panel 2 Press the EJECT button while the AC adaptor or battery is attached to the unit The cassette tray will come out automatically 3 Remove the cassette and press PUSH The cassette tray is automatically retracted 4 Close the front panel Notes on Playback Recording No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not successful due to a malfunction of the unit video tape etc Copyright precautions Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws On recording You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this unit If you start recording protected video and audio signals a warning appears on the monitor screen and the unit stops recording During recording do not change the INPUT SELECT switch setting If you do so the unit may mistakenly recognize that a copyright control signal has been input On playback When you play back software having copyright protected signals on this unit you ma
75. n Press this button to eject and remove a battery DC IN jack Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied AC adaptor and power cord Supplied Remote Commander SEARCH SELECT buttons Buttons for playing at various speeds PAUSE button dAREW PLAY PFF DATA CODE DATA CODE button INDEX WRITE button REC buttons ESTOP REW button STOP button PLAY button FF button SEARCH SELECT buttons DATA CODE button Press these buttons to search for scenes using the search function For details on the search function see Searching using the search function on page 30 Buttons for playing at various speeds You can play back a tape at normal speed or at a speed other than normal with these buttons For details see Playing at various speeds on page 28 PAUSE button REW rewind button PLAY button Press this button to display the data codes recording date time camera data For details on data codes see Displaying information data codes recorded on a tape on page 27 INDEX WRITE button Press this button during the recording to mark an index For details on an index see Marking an index on page 34 REC record buttons When you press both these buttons at the same time the REC indicator and PLAY indicator on the front panel light and recording begins STOP button FF fast forward
76. n The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any manual degradation enabling high quality playback e When the i LINK cable is connected the unit cannot output video or audio separately oan of the player e If you connect the input connectors of this unit to the output connectors of a monitor a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted If these phenomena occur use the INPUT SELECT switch to select a signal that is not being input or disconnect the cables e The monitor you want to connect to the unit using the i LINK cable must be HDV or DV format compatible To play back a tape recorded in the HDV mode on a DV compatible monitor set i LINK LINK cable not supplied CONV on the IN OUT REC menu to ON before connecting the unit with the i LINK cable For details refer to your monitor s instruction manual p e Some general consumer television sets are provided with a function to control equipment connected with the i LINK cable Such a function however may not work with this unit i LINK jack Monitor with an i LINK jack c xX Signal flow Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 25 Buipiosek pue YoPAAEId x 181deu9 BuIp409 H pue oegAeld z 4eideu9 Playback Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i LINK jack You can connect this unit to video monitor without an i LINK jack Use this unit as follows Monitor ttttitt
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78. nect the cables e You cannot output the DVCAM DV formatted signals including copyright control signals through the COMPONENT OUT jacks e This unit cannot output images recorded in the DVCAM DV format after up converting the tape to HDV Settings for Playback Preparation on this unit e Text information such as the date and camera data are superimposed on the analog video output If you want to record video signals without text data carry out the following operations Select the OTHERS menu DISP OUTPUT then LCD PANEL default setting Depending on the displayed items press the DISPLAY BATT INFO on the unit DATA CODE or SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote Commander to clear the text data on the monitor screen For details on text data see Displaying Various Data on page 19 e To view a tape recorded in the HDV format by connecting the unit to a monitor set that has a 4 3 aspect ratio set DOWN CONVERT on the IN OUT REC menu to the desired mode p 49 1 Power on the monitor then set the monitor s input switch according to the signals input 2 Turn this unit on Playback Procedures 1 Insert a cassette and confirm that confirm that the cassette indicator is lit 2 Press the PLAY button on this unit This unit starts playback To stop playback Press the STOP button on this unit To pause playback Press the PAUSE button on this unit e If the unit is playing a portion of a ta
79. ng indicator pertaining to the The icon flashes slowly tape e The remaining tape time is less than 5 minutes e No cassette is inserted in the unit The REC SAVE switch on the cassette is set to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of a recording page 21 The icon flashes rapidly e The tape has reached its end ME JN MAN 2 Eject cassette warning The icon flashes slowly The REC SAVE switch on the cassette is set to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of a recording page 21 The icon flashes rapidly e Condensation has occurred page 63 e The self diagnostics message is displayed page 59 An alarm beep will be emitted when an alarm indicator or message is displayed page 52 Chapter 5 Maintenance 59 BOUPUBIUIPIN SG 181dey9 Warning indicators and messages Alarm Messages The following alarm messages will appear together with the alarm indicators Take corrective action according to the displayed message tem Message causerCorrective Action Battery Use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack See page 67 Battery level is low See page 67 Old battery Use a new one amp Re attach the power source Moisture condensation B amp Moisture condensation Eject the cassette See page 63 for details Bi Moisture condensation Turn off for 1H See page 63 for details Cassette Tape B Insert a cassette See page 22 Rei
80. nsert the cassette e Check for damage on a tape or other irregularities 6 amp The tape is locked check the tab See page 21 sel The tape has reached the end Cannot record due to copyright protection Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape See page 43 HDV recorded tape Cannot add audio See page 43 Not recorded in DVCAM mode Cannot add audio See page 43 Cannot add audio See page 43 Change to correct tape format e This is an unsupported format and cannot be played back No output image in VCR HDV DV Change format Stop playback or signal input or change the VCR HDV DV setting page 48 Dirty video head Use a cleaning cassette 60 Chapter 5 Maintenance See page 61 Notes on Use Notes on the Videocassette Recorder Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources If you do its cabinet mechanical parts etc may be damaged Do not use the unit in an extremely hot place If the unit is left in a car parked with the windows closed especially in summer its cabinet mechanical parts etc may be damaged or it may not work correctly If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location Moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video heads and tape If you use the unit in a place subject to direct cold currents from an air
81. o radiation A malfunction may occur Checking the video heads every 1000 hours A VCR is a high precision piece of equipment that records and plays back the picture recorded on a magnetic tape In particular the video heads and other mechanical parts may become dirty or worn To maintain a clean picture we recommend maintenance every 1000 hours even though the conditions of use may differ depending on temperature humidity dust etc About connecting other equipment When you connect this unit to another equipment or a personal computer using an i LINK cable confirm the direction of the jack If you forcibly insert the jack the terminal may be damaged or cause the unit to malfunction Cleaning of the Video Heads With clogged video heads the unit cannot record properly Clean the video heads to prevent noise on the recorded picture or audio For cleaning use the supplied cleaning cassette Before recording an important event The unit cannot record properly with the clogged video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures and sound clean the video heads before recording an important event Chapter 5 Maintenance 61 OOUPUBIUIEN SG 181deu9 BOUPUBIUIPIN SG 181dey9 Notes on Use Every 50 hours If you repeat the tape transport operation the video heads will become dirty and coated with fine dirt or dust Clean the heads every 50 hours After using a tape prone to clog the heads After using such a tap
82. o the non drop frame mode DF Selects the drop frame mode NDF Selects the non drop frame mode Note When you set 501 601 SEL on the OTHERS menu to 50i this unit uses the 50i system specification Therefore the time code generated by the unit during recording in the DVCAM format is that of the non drop frame mode Even if a 60i system signal is input to the HDV DV jack the time code generated by the unit is the non drop frame mode regardless of the TC FORMAT setting If you intend to set the unit to generate the time code in the drop frame mode set 501 601 SEL to 601 42 Chapter3 Dubbing Editing Audio Dubbing You can record just sound on a recorded tape Audio dubbing Notes e You can dub the sound onto a DVCAM formatted tape recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode 4 channel 12 bits You cannot dub sound recorded in 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bits audio mode on a tape or a tape recorded in nonstandard audio e If the audio mode of the recorded tape is 32 kHz you can dub the sound regardless of the AUDIO MODE setting on the AUDIO SET menu p 47 e The sound is dubbed only onto channels 3 4 You cannot dub the sound onto either of them or channels 1 2 Connection of external devices The following shows an example of a basic connection for audio dubbing Headphones This unit front panel Audio output gt Sound source AUDIO IN PHONES TY ao S z Z
83. ode only e This menu is automatically fixed to LOCK MODE for the HDV DVCAM format e During the i LINK input the same setting as that of an input signal is selected regardless of this setting AUDIO LIMIT OFF Disables the function for preventing audio crackling ON Enables the function for preventing audio crackling Note This menu is valid only when the AUTO MANU manual audio switch is set to MANU When AUTO is selected this menu is automatically set to ON Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 47 snuen UBnoiu Bumes pue Bunsnipy 1e1deu9 snuan y6noiu Bumes pue Bunsnlpy 1e1deu9 Operating the Menus LCD SET menu lcon Menu Submenu C LCD SET LCD COLOR Setting Adjusts the color density of the liquid crystal display when you press the A V buttons This setting will not affect the video to be recorded OEAEEEEAEEEEEEEE Lighter gt Darker Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen backlight This setting will not affect the video to be recorded NORMAL Normal setting normal brightness BRIGHT Select this when you feel the LCD screen to be dim e You can set this menu only when the battery is used e When the unit is connected to the AC outlet BRIGHT is automatically selected IN OUT REC menu lcon Menu Submenu IN OUT REC VCR HDV DV 48 page 25 31 32 35 38 39 Setting Normally set this menu
84. of Contents Features si ct cesses N Ce ee ee reeds 6 Location and Function of Parts sees see EER ER EE ER RE ER 8 Front Panel ispa ER EE DE a ah Ee ee se 8 Section behind the Operation Panel sesse ee ee 10 Inside of the Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 59 DE ail teh tetas thas 15 Supplied Remote Commander esse esse se ee ee ee 17 Displaying Various Data uses sees ee EE ER RR ER RR RE EE Re Gee 19 Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes 21 Preparing the Power Supply c cccssseesseceesteeeneeceeeeeesees 22 Inserting Ejecting Cassettes sesse esse se ee ee ee ee 22 Notes on Playback Recording esse ss sesse ee ee ee 23 Installing the Unit Vertically i sesse sesse ee ee ee ee 24 PlayDaCK sine eid ee Ee N GE ek ei we ees 25 Connections for Playback 25 Settings for Playback 27 Playback Procedures iese sesse see ee ed ee ee 27 Playback Functions sense 27 Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder 31 Connections for Recording 31 Settings for Recording ss 33 Recording Procedures ss 34 Recording Functions ss 34 Dubbing to another equipment 35 Connections for Dubbing esse see ed ee ee ee ee 35 Dubbing procedures iss ese ee RR de Ge ee 37 Editing Connecting with a Personal Computer 38 Connecting the Unit to a Personal Computer 38 Pr parations N AR OE EE Esas 39 Settin
85. onnect the i LINK cable not supplied e The INPUT SELECT switch is set to a position other than HDV DV Set the switch to HDV DV Set VCR HDV DV on the IN OUT REC menu correctly BOUPUBIUIPIN Ja deyuy Audio dubbing cannot be done Audio dubbing is interrupted e You are trying to dub the sound onto an HDV or DV formatted tape Sounds can be dubbed only onto a DVCAM formatted tape recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode 4 channel If the unit detects the following audio dubbing will automatically abort an alarm message will be superimposed on the LCD monitor and on an external monitor A blank portion section recorded in other than 32 kHz audio mode 4 channel A portion recorded in other than DVCAM format A tape displayed as NS e You have tried to dub the sound onto channels 1 2 Only channels 3 4 can be used for dubbing You cannot dub the sound onto channels 1 2 Cannot hear the dubbed audio Set AUDIO MIX on the AUDIO SET menu to MIX or CH3 CH4 If an i LINK cable is connected when you edit the dubbing the monitor does not display any image 58 Chapter 5 Maintenance Use the correct setting for VCR HDV DV on the IN OUT REC menu in accordance with the equipment to be connected Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Warning Indicators The following alarm indicators may appear on the LCD monitor or an external monito
86. out 3 minutes Continued 57 Chapter 5 Maintenance soueualuley SG 181deu9 Troubleshooting Symptom The unit does not function as part of a digital non linear editing system Cause Remedy e The INPUT SELECT switch is set to a setting other than HDV DV Set it to HDV DV e The editing controller or the editing software is not compatible with this unit Refer to the instruction manuals of the controller or the software and consult their manufacturers Although the i LINK cable is connected the image from an external equipment is not displayed e Disconnect and then reconnect the i LINK cable correctly No image is displayed even though the video cable is connected correctly There are output restrictions for some COMPONENT settings of the IN OUT REC menu For details see page 49 The image loses color or is distorted when you play back the tape on a television set or monitor connected to the unit Connect this unit to a television set or monitor that is compatible with its 50i 60i SEL format Set 50i 60i SEL in the OTHERS menu according to the signal format 2 2 ST is displayed on the screen Recording Dubbing No picture via the HDV DV jack e This icon is displayed when a tape recorded using a four channel microphone of another equipment is being played back This unit does not support four channel microphone recording Cause Remedy Rec
87. pe where the recording format changes between HDV DVCAM and DV the picture and sound will be distorted on such portions e You cannot play back an image recorded in the DV LP mode using this unit e If the unit is playing a tape recorded with mixed video signals of the 60i system and 50i system the picture and sound will be distorted on a portion of a tape where the recording system changes e Set 501 601 SEL in the OTHER menu to adjust the video signal format recorded on a tape If the video signal format does not match the unit cannot output video signals correctly e When you play back a tape recorded in the HDV format no video is output from the HDV DV jack in the pause status e To output audio from a headphone set AUDIO MONT of the AUDIO SET menu Playback Functions Displaying information data codes recorded on a tape If you record on a tape using a Sony digital camcorder DSR 200 200P 200A 200AP PD100 PD100P PD100A PD100AP PD150 PD150P PD170 PD170P 250 250P etc or digital HD video camera recorder HVR Z1U Z1N Z1E Z1P the recording information data codes will be recorded on the tape The data codes consist of recording date time and camera data the shutter speed SteadyShot iris white balance program AE mode gain date and time You can check these data items during playback on this unit Press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander during playback Each time you press th
88. playback time when the LCD ON OFF switch is turned off Appendix 65 Xxipuaddy Charging time The approximate times in minutes reguired for recharging an empty battery at the temperature of 25 C recommended temperature 10 to 30 C are indicated below Battery model name Full charging time NP F570 145 NP F770 230 NP F970 310 Note NP F330 F530 500 5 10 710 cannot be used for this unit Time available for recording The approximate recording times in minutes of a fully charged battery at the temperature of 25 C are indicated below Battery model HDV recording DVCAM DV name time recording time NP F570 150 170 175 200 NP F770 310 355 360 415 NP F970 465 530 545 630 Upper when LCD Panel is ON Bottom when LCD Panel is OFF NP F550 F730 F750 F960 can be also used besides the above batteries After fully charging the battery test it before actual recording The time available for recording varies depending on the recording environment You can check the time available for recording by pressing the DISPLAY BATT INFO button 66 Appendix Time available for playback The approximate times in minutes available for playback when a fully charge battery is used for playback at the temperature of 25 C are indicated below Battery model HDV playback DVCAM DV name time playback time NP F570 140 160 160 190 NP F770 290 335 335 390 NP F9
89. r For further information about each symptom and recovery method see the relevant page indicated in the parentheses Message Alarm Indicator Cause Corrective Action C 00 O0 E 00 00 If an error still recurs after you retry the corrective actions several times contact Self diagnosis display Sony Customer Service or your place of purchase C 04 00 A battery other than the InfoLITHIUM Battery is being used Use the optional InfoLITHIUM Battery page 67 C 21 00 Condensation has occurred Remove the cassette and insert it again after approximately 1 hour page 63 C 22 00 The video head is dirty Use a cleaning cassette to clean the head page 62 C 31 0101 C 32 00 Symptoms other than the above are occurring Insert a cassette again and retry the operation Do not take this action however if there is negligible condensation in the unit page 63 Unplug the power cord plug it in again and then retry the operation Replace the tape amp Battery level warning e The remaining battery power is low e Even if there is approximately 5 to 10 minutes of battery power remaining this alarm indicator may flash under some operating conditions or environment or because of the battery pack being used B Moisture condensation warning Remove the cassette unplug the power cord and leave the unit for approximately 1 hour with the front panel left open page 63 BY Warni
90. r details on the date time and camera data indicator see Displaying information data codes recorded on a tape on page 27 20 Chapter 1 Overview STATUS CHECK screen You can confirm the setting values of the following items by pressing the STATUS CHECK button AUDIO settings such as AUDIO MONT and AUDIO MIX e OUTPUT settings such as VCR HDV DV COMPONENT i LINK CONV and DOWN CONVERT Every time you press the A V button you can switch the display between audio related settings and output related settings Press the STATUS CHECK button again to make the status check screen off AUDIO screen 0 00 00 00 AUDIO 1 2 2 40 CH1 ini CH2 aee INPUT HDV DV AUDIO MONI CH1 CH2 AUDIO MIX CH1 CH2 STATUS CHECK END OUTPUT screen D 0 00 00 00 OUTPUT 2 2 VCR HDV DV COMPONENT 1080i 480i i LINK CONV OFF LOCK MODE DOWN CONVERT LETTER BOX STATUS CHECK END Notes e The information items displayed on the AUDIO screen during playback on this unit are different from those displayed while video signals are input through the i LINK interface The audio level meters will display the output signal level during playback and input signal level during recording e When AUDIO MIX is set to CH3 CH4 in the AUDIO SET menu the audio level meters will display CH3 on the CH1 indicator and CH4 on th
91. reen turns off temporarily when HDV signals are switched to DVCAM DV The video and audio also stops e If HDV DV CONV is set to ON and AUDIO LOCK of i LINK CONV is set to LOCK MODE the following signals are output When you set to AUTO an HDV signal is converted to an audio locked DV signal a DV signal is output as it is When you set to HDV an HDV signal is converted to an audio locked DV signal a DV signal is not output When you set to DV a DV signal is output as it is an HDV signal is not output e If HDV DV CONV is set to ON and AUDIO LOCK of i LINK CONV is set to UNLOCK MODE the following signals are output When you set to AUTO an HDV signal is converted to an audio unlocked DV signal a DV signal is output as it is When you set to HDV an HDV signal is converted to an audio unlocked DV signal a DV signal is not output When you set to DV a DV signal is output as it is an HDV signal is not output Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus lcon Menu IN OUT REC Submenu EJREC MODE Setting Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and DV SP mode only DVCAM Records in DVCAM format DV SP Records in DV format SP mode You cannot change the setting during recording COMPONENT page 15 26 Select the mode of the video output from the COMPONENT OUT jacks in accordance with the equipment to be connected
92. ress the PAUSE button indicator lights on the screen and audio dubbing starts To pause audio dubbing Press the PAUSE button Pressing the PAUSE button again resumes audio dubbing 44 Chapter3 Dubbing Editing To stop audio dubbing Press the STOP button To output the sound you want Select the sound to be output from the AUDIO jack or headphone jack Set the AUDIO MIX on the AUDIO SET menu as follows CH1 CH2 Outputs the sound recorded on channels 1 2 on the tape MIX Outputs the synthesized sound of channels 1 3 and channels 2 4 CH3 CH4 Outputs the sound recorded on channels 3 4 on the tape The indicator of the audio level meters will display according to the above settings e You can monitor the sound on the tape while dubbing the sound However there are some delays between the sound being recorded and the sound being played When you play back the tape after audio dubbing you might hear the dubbed sound later than the sound monitored during audio dubbing e You cannot dub sound in the following On a tape recorded in the HDV format When the INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV DV Tape recorded with DV Tape recorded with FS48K On a blank portion of the tape The REC SAVE switch on the cassette is set to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of a recording Tape recorded in nonstandard audio Chapter Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating the Menus
93. ries battery packs have the mar 8 mark InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation 1 Attach the battery with the power turned off BATT RELEASE battery release button 2 Connect the power cord and AC adaptor using the procedure in Preparing the Power Supply The CHG charge lamp will light and charging Starts CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture The battery cannot be charged while the power is ON When charging is completed The CHG charge lamp turns off full charge Unplug the AC adaptor from the DC IN jack To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out while pressing the BATT RELEASE button Checking the remaining battery power BATERRY INFO You can check the battery charge level and the time available for playback with this charge level by pressing the DISPLAY BATT INFO button during charging or while the unit is turned off The battery information is displayed for approximately 7 seconds If you press and hold the DISPLAY BATT INFO button the battery information is displayed for approximately 20 seconds BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL PLAY TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN ON LCD SCREEN OFF BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL Approximate remaining battery power Remaining playback time when the LCD ON OFF switch is turned on Remaining
94. s the lt All button e When the command mode of a Sony device remote commander is set to VTR4 if you press the x1 3 button on the supplied Remote Commander while pointing it toward a Sony device other than this unit the playback speed may turn to 1 5 of normal speed when you playback a tape in the DVCAM DV format and press the x1 5 button on a remote commander while pointing it toward this unit the playback speed will turn to 1 3 of normal speed e If the unit keeps playing at 1 10 of normal speed in forward or reverse for more than minute the unit will begin to play back forward at normal speed e The sound of a tape is not output while being played at various speeds Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 29 Buipiosek pue yoeghe q x 181deu9 BuIp409 H pue oegAeld z 4eideu9 Playback Searching using the search function This unit can immediately access the following signals recorded on a tape Searching for the beginnings of the recordings Index search Searching for a point on the tape where the recorded date changes Date search To search for scenes use the supplied Remote Commander 1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote Commander to select the search type The search type will change in the order of Index search Date search No indication When selecting INDEX SEARCH INDEX 00 SEARCH The search screens are displayed only on the Data scre
95. s this button Brightens the time code or the user bits are displayed alternately Dims p 40 DISPLAY BATT INFO button INPUT SELECT switch Superimposes data items such as the time code upon You can select HDV DV S VIDEO or VIDEO to pictures input signals If you keep pressing this button while the unit is turned The type of selected signal is displayed on the Data off and the battery pack is attached charge level of the screen on the LCD monitor on the front panel battery pack and the remaining time that you can When HDV DV is selected input the signal you playback will be displayed p 65 selected in VCR HDV DV on the IN OUT REC menu p 48 10 Chapter 1 Overview e If you change this selector the screen may momentarily becomes bright or noise may appear This noise will be recorded e Do not change this switch setting during recording If you change the setting of this switch during recording the recorded image will be interrupted for several seconds Recording will restart after the internal circuit is switched During this time no image is recorded Also the unit may mistakenly recognize a copyright protected signals that has been input STATUS CHECK button Press this button to check the audio setting and output setting information see page 20 When you press the A V button you can switch the screens between audio information and output information INDEX button Press this button
96. se see ee 62 tl EE RE e 52 D Data Gode AE ER SE GEES EE N SG GE ee 52 Data Screen th AE GIE RE Ee ces 19 D te search Se REED RE ES 30 Drop Frame 68 DV format DVCAM format esse sesse sesse ee ee ee 68 E 3 2 14116 ia se EA 8 HDV DV jack 16 38 HDV format sis ses sstants nt ut 68 LENK EER ESE EO mena mire 12 INGEX pecs RE Rin nba NALA Sie 34 Ind x search iese sees se SE ER egg 30 Menuisier 45 Menu screen esse ese aa 19 Mini DV cassette i esse see see se ee ee 21 Mini DVCAM cassette iese sees see 21 Moisture condensation cccsccceeees 63 Non Drop Frame 68 Playback at various speeds esse sesse see ee 28 frame by frame sesse sesse see se ee se ee 28 Recording ls EE EEN Ge EE ge 31 Remaining tape time sesse sesse see se see se see 19 Remote Commander ii esse sesse 17 Search REGEER EE RE EE ee EE nt 30 Self diagnOSiS esse esse see ee ee 59 Time code asset tit arme ys Troubleshooting Unlock mode iese sesse ee ee ee 68 Usable cassette iese ee 21 User DitS AE EE De EE ne sone 40 Appendix 75 xlpueddy Submenu Index 501 001 SEL i s osse esse bee gees ese sers 53 AUDIO LIMIET sesse seek ie ees eke se 47 AUDIO LOCK see ee ee ke ee 47 AUDIO MIX ies sees EES EER ER seke ee sg 47 AUDIO MODE us 47 AUDIO MONT us 47 BEEP ies sesse sets seges Ges se ed ees ed bee eg teat 52 UB PRESET ee ae iss UB TIME REC se 51 CLOCK SET sis nssniene
97. ss the A V buttons to select TC PRESET then press the EXEC button TC PRESET RETURN PRESET 00 00 00 00 RESET MENU CANCEL 4 Press the A V buttons to select PRESET then press the EXEC button TC PRESET RETURN a PRESET 00 00 00 00 RESET P MENU CANCEL 5 Set the first two digits Press the A V buttons to select the number then press the EXEC button 6 Repeat step 5 to set the other digits 7 Press the A V buttons to select OK then press the EXEC button The time code value is set 8 Press the A V buttons to select OK then press the EXEC button The menu display returns to that of step 2 To cancel the time code setting Select CANCEL in step 7 then press the EXEC button To reset the time code Select RESET in step 4 then press the EXEC button To set the value of the user bits You can set the user bits as eight digit hexadecimal values base 16 to have the date time scene number and other information inserted into the time code track 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu z AUDIO SET AUDIO MONI 2 AUDIO MIX AUDIO MODE n AUDIO LOCK gt AUDIO LIMIT IMENU END 2 Press the A V buttons to select TC UB SET then press the EXEC button Gen TC UB SET RETURN TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN 00 00 00 00 TC MAKE UB TIME R
98. t be recorded or may be distorted e When you input video signals of the 4 3 aspect ratio to the unit black bands appear on the left and right side of the screen on the unit 32 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Settings for Recording Preparation on the recorder this unit e Before recording set the date and time on the unit so that the recording time can be written into the search signal You can set the date and time by setting CLOCK SET on the OTHERS menu p 52 e Editing may not be possible with a signal that is copyright protected e During a recording the tape transport control buttons except STOP and PAUSE are disabled to prevent the tape running mode from being changed by an incorrect operation 1 Turn the power on the monitor then set the monitor s input according to the input signals 2 Set up the player to play back a tape For details refer to the instruction manual of the player 3 When the player is connected to the IN jacks on this unit set 501 601 SEL on the OTHERS menu according to the input signals When you input 60i system signals set 501 601 SEL to 601 When you input 501 system signals set 50i 60i SEL to 50i p 53 Notes e Do not change 501 601 SEL setting during recording e If the color system of the input signals is different from that of the 50i 60i SEL setting picture will be blanked e When the signals are input through the i LINK interface the
99. t to this unit has a SHUTTLE A B switching function and a LANC M function set the device to the SHUTTLE A mode for processing HDV signals and set it to the SHUTTLE B mode for processing DVCAM DV SP mode signals e The LANC connection transmits signals such as control signals time code time counter data and status data e Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function as LANC jacks e When using this unit as a player set the LANC mode on the recorder to M A device that does not have an M S switching function cannot be used to control this unit e You cannot use LANC to perform power control e You may have some difficulties when you edit using an HDV formatted tape Refer to the Notes in Editing Connecting with a Personal Computer on page 39 i HDV DV jack 4 pin Used to input output the digital signal that complies with the i LINK standard Use when a device connected to the unit has an i LINK jack If you connect the unit and another device using HDV DV jacks you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during recording dubbing or capturing still pictures all by means of digital signal processing For details refer to the instruction manual of the external device This jack can accept only HDV DV DVCAM signals For details see About i LINK on page 72 Battery terminal For details on batteries see Preparing the Power Supply on page 22 BATT RELEASE battery release butto
100. that it is compatible with this unit e This unit cannot load a tape recorded in the DVCAM DV format into an editing machine after up converting this tape into the HDV format e If you use a tape recorded both in HVD and DVCAM DV formats when VCR HDV DV is set to AUTO the personal computer editing machine may not be able to recognize the unit or you may not be able to edit the tape correctly e There are restrictions on the video output when you play back a tape recorded in the HDV format at various speeds Refer to the table for HDV formatted tape in Playing at various speeds page 29 e When you use a tape that was down converted from HDV to DV some conventional DVCAM DV editing software may not be able perform the time code search or this operation could result in an error e When you directly record HDV signals that are input through the i LINK a connecting portion between scenes on the tape will be displayed as a still picture for approximately 1 second We recommend performing digital nonlinear editing for such signals e This unit is equipped with a function to down convert HDV signals to DV signals and output the signals to the i LINK jack Some software may not be able to edit this down converted DV signal correctly If this happens use the following procedure to dub a tape and then edit the dubbed tape Creating a DVCAM compatible tape Use the menu of this unit to set i LINK CONV to ON and LOCK
101. the video signal output format for playing back a tape recorded in the HDV format or through i LINK input This menu is valid for the following outputs COMPONENT OUT during 480i and 576i signal output S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT i LINK output when HDV DV CONV of i LINK CONV is set to ON SQUEEZE This mode maintains the vertical screen size while compressing the horizontal screen size The video display is vertically long LETTER BOX This mode compresses both horizontal and vertical screen sizes to play back the video without losing the vertical and horizontal size ratio EDGE CROP This mode maintains the vertical screen size and cuts off the left and right sides for playback This setting is invalid for DVCAM DV signals recorded in wide mode Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 49 snuen UBnoiu Bumes pue Bunsnipy 1e1deu9 snuan y6noiu Bumes pue Bunsnlpy 1e1deu9 Operating the Menus TC UB SET menu lcon Menu Submenu EET TC UB SET TC PRESET 50 page 40 Setting Resets Sets the time code value PRESET Sets the time code value RESET Resets the time code value to 00 00 00 00 To set the initial time code value you need to set TC MAKE to PRESET first If TC MAKE has been set to REGENERATE you cannot change the time code using this item UB PRESET page 41 Resets Sets the user bits value PRESET Sets the user bits value You c
102. this chapter to perform dubbing To digital video equipment with an i LINK jack Connect this unit to the recorder as shown below using an i LINK cable The signal flow is automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections for input and output Also connecting the unit to an editing controller via HDV DV jacks you can configure a digital non linear editing system For connections of the editing controller and this unit refer to the editing controller instruction manual Monitor Rear view of the player this unit EER ee ELI i LINK cable not supplied i LINK jack Monitor EL Digital video equipment with an IS JACK Signal flow Before dubbing you must set the format in which you want to output signals Perform the VCR HDV DV p 48 and i LINK CONV p 49 settings of the IN OUT REC menu For details refer to Compatibility of HDV DVCAM and DV Formats p 68 Continued Chapter3 Dubbing Editing 35 Bumpa Buigand 1eideu9 Dubbing to another eduipment e If you output pictures in the playback pause mode when connected with an i LINK cable recorded images may appear grainy e When video signals in the HDV format is played back you cannot output pictures in the playback pause mode or played back at various speeds other than normal via the HDV DV jack e When connected with an i LINK c
103. this unit operations and data exchange are possible with equipment directly connected to this unit and also with equipment connected to this unit via other equipment Note however that the method of operation may vary depending on the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected Also there are cases where operations and data exchange may not be possible even if the connection is made e Normally only one equipment can be connected to this unit using the i LINK cable When you connect this unit to HDV DVCAM DV compliant equipment that allows multiple connections refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected e i LINK is an easy to remember term for the IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony and is a trademark approved by many corporations in Japan and overseas IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers About the i LINK baud rate The maximum baud rate of i LINK varies depending on the equipment There are three types 100 Approximately 100 Mbps S200 Approximately 200 Mbps S400 Approximately 400 Mbps The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the operating instructions of individual equipment It may be indicated near the i LINK interface on some equipment 72 Appendix The baud rate may vary from the indicated value when the unit is connected to equipment with a different maximum baud rate What
104. time code may become garbled at a connecting portion between scenes on the tape e If you play back an HDV tape without signals recorded the time cord may become disordered e The time code cannot be reset on this unit from a remote controller equipped with a counter reset function Using the Internal Time Code Generator You can set the initial time code value generated by the internal time code generator In addition you can set the user bits to record data such as the date time scene number reel number or other useful information The time data settings are set by using the menu For details on the menu see Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus on page 45 To set the initial time code value This section describes how to set the time code s initial value To set the initial time code value you need to set TC MAKE on the TC UB SET menu to PRESET beforehand p 5 40 Chapter3 Dubbing Editing 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu AUDIO SET AUDIO MONI J AUDIO MIX ma AUDIO MODE AUDIO LOCK AUDIO LIMIT 33 MENU END You can set TC FORMAT only when 501 601 SEL on the OTHERS menu is set to 601 2 Press the A V buttons to select TC UB SET then press the EXEC button TC UB SET RETURN 00 00 00 00 TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME REC IMENU END 3 Pre
105. to the head drum and the video heads or the tape may be damaged or a malfunction may occur When condensation occurs the alarm messages A amp Moisture condensation Eject the cassette or Moisture condensation Turn off for 1H will appear Moisture condensation is likely to occur under the following conditions e The unit or cassette is brought from the cold outdoors to a warm indoor location e The unit or cassette is brought from the air conditioned indoors to the hot outdoors e The unit is used in a place subject to cold currents from an air conditioner When bringing the unit or cassette from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa put it in a plastic bag and seal the bag tightly After bringing it into the new place leave the bag on for more than one hour and remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it If moisture condensation occurred If moisture condensation occurs Remove the cassette immediately While the alarm indicator is displayed you cannot operate the unit except to press the EJECT button Turn off the power and leave the front panel open until the condensation disappears approximately 1 hour If the alarm message does not appear when you turn on the unit and if amp or amp does not flash when you insert a cassette and press the video operation button you can use the unit again If there is negligible condensation in the unit
106. udio signal recording Lock mode and Unlock mode In the Lock mode the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized In the Unlock mode adopted by the consumer DV format the two sampling frequencies are independent The Lock mode maintains high compatibility with higher formats and offers better digital processing and smooth transition than the Unlock mode when you edit audio 2 This unit cannot record in DV format with 16 bit 32 kHz or 44 1 kHz 3 This unit has been upgraded with a function for switching between Lock mode and Unlock mode 4 This unit has been upgraded with a function to enable DF NDF setting for NTSC and user bit setting for NTSC and PAL Playback compatibility The relationship between playback tape format and player is summarized in the table below HDV1080i format model Playback tape format DV format model DVCAM format model This unit DV Playback is possible Only playback of a tape Only playback of a tape Some equipment cannot recorded in SP mode is recorded in SP mode is play a tape recorded in the possible Some equipment can possible Some equipment can LP mode play a tape recorded inthe LP play a tape recorded in the LP mode mode This unit can play back a DV formatted tape in SP mode only DVCAM Playback may be possible on Cassette compatibility Cassette compatibility some models HDV No playback is possible No playback is possible Cassette compatibility
107. uiyes pue Bunsnipy 1e81deu9 snuan y6noiu Bumes pue Bunsnlpy 1e1deu9 Operating the Menus OTHERS menu lcon Menu Submenu 1 OTHERS CLOCK SET 92 page 33 Setting 1 Press the A V buttons to set the year then press the EXEC button CLOCK SET 2005 y JAN m 10 12 00 am MENU CANCEL 2 Press the A V buttons to set the month day hour and minute in the same way as step 1 then press the EXEC button e 12 00 AM stands for midnight and 12 00 PM stands for noon when 50i 60i SEL is set to 60i e If you do not use the unit for three months or more the built in rechargeable battery will be completely discharged and the settings of the day and the time may be cleared from the memory In this case charge the built in rechargeable battery and set the clock again p 64 WORLD TIME You can adjust the time difference when using your unit abroad Set the time difference by pressing the A V buttons The clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference If you set the time difference to 0 the clock returns to the originally set time LANGUAGE You can select or change the language used for on screen display For HVR M10U You can select from English Simplified English or Canadian French For HVR M10N You can select from English Simplified English Latin American Spanish Brazilian Portuguese Traditional Chinese or Korean For HVR M10E You can select
108. ut or output signals in a format that cannot be processed by the personal computer editing machine the personal computer editing machine may not recognize the unit correctly or may hang up 38 Chapter3 Dubbing Editing e When this unit outputs an analog signal input from the HDV DV jack to a personal computer in the EE mode the S VIDEO signal or VIDEO signal selected by the INPUT SELECT switch will be output To output only the playback image from this unit through the HDV DV jack switch the INPUT SELECT switch to HDV DV e There are some restrictions when you use EE pictures output from the COMPONENT OUT jack of the unit Refer to COMPONENT OUT OUTPUT jack in Location and Function of Parts on page 15 Preparations Loading images from a tape to a personal computer editing machine e When you want to load a tape recorded in the HDV format into an editing machine in the HDV format set VCR HDV DV to AUTO or HDV p 48 and then set i LINK CONV to OFF p 49 e When you want to load a tape recorded in the DVCAM DV format into an editing machine in the DVCAM DV format set VCR HDV DV to AUTO or HDV p 48 e When you want to load a tape recorded in the HDV format into an editing machine in the DV format set VCR HDV DV to DV p 48 and then set i LINK CONV to DV p 49 The operation may not work with some of your editing machine software Before using the software confirm
109. utton indicator When you press this button during recording playing or audio dubbing the current operation goes into the pause mode Pressing this button again resumes the operation The indicator lights up while the unit is in the pause mode FF fast forward button indicator When you press this button the indicator lights up and the tape is fast forwarded During fast forward the picture does not appear on the monitor To locate a scene while monitoring the picture hold this button down during fast forward playback or in the playback pause mode PLAY button indicator When you press this button the indicator lights and playback begins e If the unit is playing a portion of a tape where the recording formats are switched between HDV DVCAM and DV or where the format of the system signals are changed between 50i and 601 the picture and sound will be distorted on such a portion e You can play back a tape recorded in the HDV DVCAM DV format in SP mode LP mode is not supported REW rewind button indicator When you press this button the indicator lights and the tape starts rewinding During the rewind the picture does not appear on the monitor To locate a scene while monitoring the picture hold this button down during rewind playback or in the playback pause mode STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation Chapter 1 Overview 13 MeIMS8AO 1e1deu9 Location an
110. y not be able to copy it onto other equipment Limitations caused by differences in format The unit can record and play back tapes recorded in HDV1080i DVCAM format It can also record and play back tapes recorded in DV format SP mode However due to differences in format you may not be able to play back or edit some tapes affected by recording conditions of the tape e g a tape originally recorded in DV format is dubbed in DVCAM format You can play back for HDV 720 30p format while you cannot output the video signals from HDV DV jack For details see Compatibility of HDV DVCAM and DV Format on page 68 If a tape has both a portion recorded in the HDV DVCAM format and one recorded in the DV format SP mode the following limitations are applied when you play back the tape with this unit e The image may be distorted and noise may occur at the point where the recording format changes on the tape The tape transport control buttons may be disabled until the tape speed is stabilized Note on playback on other equipment A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back with the devices not compatible with the HDV 1080i format We recommend confirming the contents of the tape by playing back the tape before playing back it on another video equipment Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 23 Buipiosek pue yoeghe q z 181deu9 Buipiosey pue YoegAeld z 4eideu9 Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes

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