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HVR-1500 Operational Manual

1. Counter mode is selected Use the COUNTER SELECT button to light the TC CNT mode or UB time data type indicator in the display section Input selection cannot be changed in REC mode REC recording mode Input signal does not conform to Unknown Sig DVCAM DV format Input signal is 625 50 625 50 sig Input signal is 525 60 525 60 sig Input video is not detected Check the indicator in the video area in the input No INPUT signal display and supply an appropriate video signal Input video signal does not Use a reference video signal ILL REF synchronize with REF VIDEO signal Moisture has been detected Keep the power on and wait until this alarm HUMID message disappears No cassette in VTR Load a cassette No Cass Non DVCAM DV SP format source No DVCAM DV Rec inhibit mode is selected Set the REC INHIBIT menu item see page 72 to REC INHI gt OFF 3 D Record inhibit plug on the cassette is Set the REC SAVE switch on the cassette to REC REC INHI 3 set to inhibit es Remote mode is selected Set the remote control switch to LOCAL REMOTE Select DVCAM recording format Set the REC FORMAT menu item see page 72 to Not DVCAM DVCAM Tape cannot be replayed Use a tape recorded in 525 60 format 625 50 Tape Use a tape recorded in 625 50 format 525 60 Tape Tape end has been detected Use a new cleaning tape Tape end Troublesho
2. ignal a REF VIDEO IN SD HD r OUT1 0UT2 REF VIDEO HDSDI BVE 700 700A HDW M2000 M2000P OUTPUT3 REMOTE 1 IN 9P editing control unit recorder SUPER HD SDI input HD monitor Connections for a Linear Editing System Bun p3 40 sHujes pue suoosuuog g Je deuD 59 Hunipz 40 sbumjes pue suopoauuog g Ja deyD 60 HDW M2000 M2000P recorder settings REMOTE 1 9P button lit REF VIDEO INPUT connector 75 Q termination switch ON Audio selection function switching button INPUT button HDSDI Function menu HOME gt F1 VID IN SDI Function menu page 1 gt F1 TCG INT Function menu page 1 gt F2 PR RGN PRESET Function menu page 1 gt F3 RUN FREE BVE 700 700A editing control unit setting SYNCHRONIZE menu OFF Setting on this unit Remote control switch 9PIN For details of HDW M2000 M2000P and BVE 700 700A settings refer to the HDW M2000 M2000P Operation Manual and the BVE 700 700A User s Guide Setting the VCR constants When connecting an editing control unit set the VCR constants as follows Using an RM 280 In place of a BVE 700 700A editing control unit you can use an RM 280 editing controller for cut editing For details of RM 280 settings refer to the RM 280 Operation Manual To the REMOTE connector
3. 1 Press the MENU button Rerecording the Timecode TC Insert Function DVCAM Format Only SYSTEM MENU Setup menu Time counter display AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Monitor screen 2 Press the t or 4 button to select AUTO FUNCTION SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION Auto func Time counter display HOURS METER Monitor screen 3 Press the gt B button This displays the items in the level 1 of the AUTO FUNCTION auto mode execution menu AUTO FUNCTION MENU i LINK DUBBING i LINK DUB Time counter display HDU i LINK DUBBING DU DUCAM TC INSERT DUCAM Monitor screen 4 Press the button to select TC INSERT DVCAM AUTO FUNCTION MENU i LINK DUBBING HDU i LINK DUBBING DU DUCAM DUCAM TC insert Time counter display TC INSERT Monitor screen 5 Press the gt B button The following message appears TC INSERT DUCAM Set tape INSERT THE TAPE IN Time counter displa THIS UTR e counter display ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen If the recording format is not DVCAM a different message appears For details see When recording format is not DVCAM page 67 6 Insert the cassette A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears TC INSERT DUCAM TC insert Time counter display START TC INSERT START ABORT YES KEY MENU KE
4. Alarm message on monitor Direction Alarm message in time counter screen Cause display A cleaning tape has been inserted The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning Cleaning Tp is completed A non standard signal is being used Use a standard signal VIN NON STD for input video Troubleshooting Alarm message on monitor screen Cause Direction Alarm message in time counter display A non standard ref signal is being Use a standard signal REF NON STD used for REF VIDEO Abnormal settings selected in setup Correct the setup menu settings Contact your Sony ILL SETUP menu dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections Audio mixing mode cannot be REC mode changed during recording Audio not editable on this tape Use a tape recorded in 2 channel 48 kHz or 4 2CH 32kHz channel 32 kHz mode Fs 44 1kHz Use a tape having audio signals recorded in locked UNLOCK mode mode Audio REC mode selection different Select the same audio recording mode as that of A mode err from audio on tape the tape Audio REC recording mode cannot REC mode be changed during recording Battery needs to be replaced witha Exchg batt new one Please contact service personnel Cassette adaptor not usable Use a tape without cassette adaptor Adaptor Change the HDV DV i LINK input setting HDV INPUT or DV INPUT
5. Chapter To connect for DVCAM DV format To transfer video and audio signals recorded in DVCAM DV format or HDV format to a nonlinear editing system in DVCAM DV format make the following settings Here the data recorded in HDV format is output down converted to DVCAM DV format Computer settings Settings on this unit Install editing software Remote control switch i LINK supporting the DVCAM DV format INTERFACE SELECT gt i LINK OUTPUT menu item DV SP or DVCAM see page 81 For capture Select an input other than i LINK Set the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt AUTO EE SELECT STOP and STANDBY OFF menu items to PB For writing back Switching i LINK input signal i LINK DVCAM or i LINK DV Also set the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt AUTO EE SELECT STOP and STANDBY OFF menu items to EE The nonlinear editing system requires editing software not supplied to support the DV or DVCAM format Depending on the editing software used this unit may not operate correctly Before use be sure to check that this unit is recommended as supported by the software The HDV DV connector on this unit is 6 pin Check the number of pins of the i LINK DV connector of the connected computer and use an appropriate i LINK cable To connect for HDV format To transfer video and audio signals recorded in HDV format to a nonlinear editing system make the following settings Connection Using i LINK
6. Superimposed text information a You can switch the display on or off in the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 In this manual both the LCD monitor of this unit and an externally connected monitor are referred to collectively as the monitor screen System frequency display Indicates the current setting of the system frequency set in the SYSTEM SEL menu item see page 82 60i Indicates that 59 941 J or 59 941 UC NTSC is selected 50i Indicates that 50i PAL is selected On how to set the system frequency see Setting the System Frequency page 23 Names and Functions of Parts Audio level meters These indicate the audio recording levels during recording or audio playback levels during playback of channels to 4 If the audio level exceeds 0 dB the OVER indicator at the top lights Operation mode This indicates the current operating modes REC INHI recording inhibit mode Lights when the REC SAVE switch on the loaded cassette is in the SAVE position recording inhibited NO EDIT not editable Lights during playback of a tape that contains a recording in other than DVCAM format When this indicator is lit the recordings contained in the tape can be used as source material for editing but editing operations such as insert editing and assemble editing cannot be performed on such tape This indicator also lights during editing operation when the audio record
7. a On the DSR 1600A 1600AP tape recordedat the reference level is played back b DSR 1500A 1500AP only Playback This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit For details of connections and settings when using this unit as part of an editing system see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings for Editing page 53 For details of use for dubbing through the i LINK interface see Chapter 6 Using the i LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert page 62 Settings for Playback Video monitor HVR 1500 this unit player T Power on this unit by pressing on the I side of the POWER switch 2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below Switch 75 Q termination switch Setting ON or attach a 75 Q terminator Playback Operations 1 Remote control switch O oe When controlling this unit from a device connected to the REMOTE connector or the HDV DV connector of this unit set the remote control switch of this unit to 9PIN or i LINK When not set the switch to LOCAL 1 Insert a cassette For details of cassette insertion see page 38 and for usable cassette types see page 37 The cassette is automatically drawn into the uni
8. DUBBING IS ABORTED EXECUTE CM COPY COPY YES KEY NOT COPY RESET KEY Monitor screen When carrying out A V TC CM dubbing if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 8 or if dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than the recording tape the above message appears to confirm whether or not to copy the contents of the cassette memory To copy the contents of the cassette memory press the SET YES button If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette memory press the RESET NO button If you press the RESET NO button however the contents of the cassette memory may not agree with the material recorded on the tape If a fault or unsupported format is detected on the player When you carry out step 8 of the foregoing procedure the following messages appear e Message example 1 During execution i LINK DUBBING HDU CA U TC CM Executing Time counter display EXECUTING TCR 00 03 58 10 UBR 00 00 00 00 PLAYER VUTR S SERVO UNLOCKED ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen After execution i LINK DUBBING HDU CA U TC CM SV unlocked Time counter display DUBBING COMPLETED HOWEVER PLAYER VUTR S SERVO UNLOCKED DURING DUBBING PUSH THE SET BUTTON ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen e Message example 2 During execution i LINK DUBBING HDVU CA U TC CM Executing Time counter display EXECUTING TCR
9. CH2 3 4 button CH1 1 2 button VIDEO button D i LINK button INPUT SELECT buttons i LINK button At the same time as selecting the i LINK input this button selects the recording format for i LINK input recording When pressed the button itself lights indicating that the i LINK input from the p HDV DV connector is selected Each time you press the signal format to be recorded on the tape cycles through the followings e HDV format DVCAM or DV format Depending on the selection with this button the corresponding signal format is shown in the input signal display see page 15 1 Make the DVCAM DV recording format selection with the REC FORMAT menu item see page 72 VIDEO button Each press of this button cycles through the following input video signal selection options e Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN connectors optional HVBK 1505 board required S video separated Y and C signals input to the VIDEO IN connectors optional HVBK 1505 board required Y R Y and B Y component video signals input to the VIDEO IN connectors optional HVBK 1505 board required SDI video signal input to the SDI IN connector Video test signal selected with the INT VIDEO SG menu item see page 77 generated by the internal signal generator The selection made with this button is indicated in the input signal display see page 15 CHI 1 2 audio channel 1 or 1 2 button Each press of this b
10. Always use the PDVM12CL mini size or PDV12CL standard size Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads To clean the heads Insert the cleaning cassette This automatically starts cleaning You cannot operate any tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning operation After about 10 seconds the cleaning cassette will be automatically ejected Head Cleaning Troubleshooting If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer Tape problems Symptom Recording is not possible Cause The cassette s REC SAVE switch is set to SAVE Remedy Set the REC SAVE switch to REC or use another cassette The unit s tape transport control buttons PLAY F FWD REW etc do not work The remote control switch is set to other than LOCAL and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP amp EJECT or ALL DISABLE Set the remote control switch to LOCAL or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item see page 72 to ALL ENABLE No cassette is loaded Insert a cassette The NO EDIT indicator on the LCD monitor lights up The audio recording mode selected on t
11. ON gt gt ON Suppress TAPE PROTECTION Tape protct Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STOP gt From 0 5 SEC gt gt gt 0 5 sec to 5 MIN gt gt gt 5 min Select time from STOP TIMER gt gt STP STOP Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode timer Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode FROM STILL gt From STILL TIMER gt gt STL STILL Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode Also select the type timer Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode of tape protection mode Description of settings 12 settings ranging from 0 5 second to 5 minutes Factory default setting 1 MIN gt gt gt 1 min If the value is set to 1 minute or more the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute which makes start up slower 0 5 SEC gt gt gt 0 5 sec to 5 MIN gt gt gt 5 min Select time from 12 settings ranging from 0 5 second to 5 minutes Factory default setting 1 MIN gt gt gt 1 min If the value is set to 1 minute or more the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute which makes start up slower NEXT MODE gt gt Next mode Select the type of tape protection mode to follow still search mode when the time set with the STILL TIMER menu item elapses STEP FWD gt gt gt Step The tape is advanced at 1 30 times no
12. Switching audio input signal CH1 1 2 ANALOG CH2 3 4 ANALOG Setup menu 06 SYNC VTR RECORDER TC MODE menu item INT PRESET Setup menu 09 EDIT DLY AUTO RUN MODE menu item FREE RUN Setup menu 10 R ST DLY AUTO or LEARN Setup menu 11 P ST DLY AUTO or LEARN REC FORMAT menu item DVCAM For details of DSR 1500A 1500AP and RM 280 settings refer to the DSR 1500A 1500AP Operating Instructions and RM 280 Operation Manual Using a BVE 700 700A In place of an RM 280 editing controller you can use a BVE 700 700A editing control unit for cut editing For details of BVE 700 700A settings refer to the BVE 700 700A User s Guide BVE 700A Editing control unit To the REMOTE connector of DSR 1500A 1500AP PLAYER 1 To the REMOTE connector of HVR 1500 DSR 1500A 1500AP player settings LOCAL REMOTE switch REMOTE REMOTE I F menu item 9PIN BVE 700 700A editing control unit setting SYNCHRONIZE menu ON Settings on this unit Remote control switch 9PIN Switching video input signal COMPOSITE Switching audio input signal CH1 1 2 ANALOG CH2 3 4 ANALOG TC MODE menu item INT PRESET RUN MODE menu item FREE RUN REC FORMAT menu item DCVAM Setting the VCR constants When connecting an editing control unit make the settings each for HVR 1500 and DSR 1500A 1500AP as follows In this case the VCR const
13. T1 00000 x10 HOURS T2 000000000 x10 HOURS T3 00000 x10 HOURS CT 000000000 x10 COUNT T1 OPERAT ION T2 DRUM ROTATION T3 TAPE RUNNING CT THREADING The four digit value to the left of the slash is the resettable trip count and the right value is the cumulative total from manufacture Digital hours meter indications in the time counter display One of the four indications appears in the time counter display at a time Use the and buttons to change the item displayed Initially only the trip value appears Hold down the gt button to display also the cumulative total from manufacture which will appear to the right of the trip value and the slash The following illustrates the digital hours meter indications in the time counter display in all four display modes The right hand indication for each display mode is the indication you can view while holding down the gt B button in the menu control section T1 OPERATION mode Oper 00000 T2 DRUM ROTATION mode Drum 0000 0000 00000 T3 TAPE RUNNING mode Tape 0000 0000 00000 CT THREADING mode Thread 0000 0000 00000 To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button To reset the trip values About this operation consult your Sony dealer Periodical Maintenance xlpueddy 91 xlpueddy 9 2 Head Cleaning
14. x60 gt gt gt x60 Maximum 60 times normal speed x32 gt gt gt x32 Maximum 32 times normal speed x16 gt gt gt x16 Maximum 16 times normal speed REW rewind mode SHUTTLE HDV gt gt SHUTL HDV Set the maximum speed in search mode during HDV format playback x24 gt gt gt x24 Maximum 24 times normal speed x8 gt gt gt x8 Maximum 8 times normal speed F FWD REW gt gt F FWD REW Specify the maximum tape speed in F FWD REW mode MAX gt gt gt MAX No maximum tape speed is specified x85 gt gt gt x85 Maximum 85 times normal speed x60 gt gt gt x60 Maximum 60 times normal speed x32 gt gt gt x32 Maximum 32 times normal speed e When this item is set to MAX the playback video signal is suppressed The tape transport speed during HDV format playback is as follows When x 85 x 60 x 32 selected Tape transport speed is x 24 PREROLL TIME gt Preroll Set the preroll time 15 SEC gt gt gt 15 sec to 0 SEC gt gt gt 0 sec The preroll time can be set in one second increments to between 0 and 15 seconds Factory default setting 5 SEC gt gt gt 5 sec A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing When an editing control unit such as the PVE 500 has been connected this setting is disabled and the setting on the editing control unit is in effect Operations such as the preroll time setting
15. B button and press the F FWD button or REW button For the methods of setting points A and B see Setting the current tape position as point A or B page 46 Playback Using Time Data Recording Timecode and User Bit Data For timecode recording there are three methods as follows Internal preset mode Set an initial value and generate a timecode internally to this unit which is recorded You can select either of the following advance modes e Free Run Timecode advances continually e Rec Run Timecode advances only during recording Chapter For details of TC insert function see page 66 Setting the Timecode Initial Value and Setting User Bit Data Internal preset mode You can set the initial timecode value before recording the timecode generated by the internal TC timecode generator onto a tape In DVCAM DV format recording you can preset the timecode user bit data to record such data as the date time scene number reel number or other useful information Internal regeneration mode Generate a timecode internally to this unit to run consecutively from the timecode already recorded on the tape and record this External regeneration mode Generate a timecode internally to this unit synchronized to an external input timecode and record this For the external input you can select from the timecode input to the following connectors e TC IN connector LTC e B HDV DV
16. Output video and audio signals received from other equipment PB gt gt gt PB Do not output video and audio signals F FWD REW gt gt F FWD REW Operations when in fast forward or rewind EE gt gt gt EE Output video and audio signals received from other equipment PB gt gt gt PB The unit enters playback mode and outputs a mode playback video signal Audio signals are suppressed STOP gt gt STOP EE gt gt gt EE Output video and audio signals received from Operations when in stop other equipment mode PB gt gt gt PB The unit enters playback mode and outputs a still picture STANDBY OFF gt gt STBY EE gt gt gt EE Output video and audio signals received from OFF Operations when in standby off mode other equipment PB gt gt gt PB The unit enters playback mode and outputs a still picture LOCAL ENABLE gt Local ENA Select which of the tape transport control buttons EJECT REW PLAY F FWD STOP and REC operate when the LOCAL REMOTE switch is set to REMOTE ALL DISABLE gt gt All DIS All of the tape transport control buttons are disabled STOP amp EJECT gt gt STOP amp EJ Only the STOP and EJECT buttons are enabled ALL ENABLE gt gt All ENA All of the tape transport control buttons are enabled and settings such as preroll time change or time data display selection are effective REC FORMAT gt REC format Select the
17. measured in accordance with European standard EN55103 1 5 5 A 230 V Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating relative humidity Less than 80 Storage relative humidity Less than 90 Mass 6 9 kg 15 lb 3 oz External dimensions w h d excluding projections 211 x 130 x 420 mm 83 3 x 51 3 x 165 3 inches 420 16 5 8 130 5 1 8 D 211 8 3 8 Unit mm inches 8 Specifications Tape transport control system 60i mode DVCAM 525 59 94 28 193 mm s HDV 1080 60i DV SP 525 59 94 18 812 mm s 50i mode DVCAM 625 50 28 221 mm s HDV 1080 50i DV SP 625 50 18 831 mm s Recording playback time HDV DV SP format Using PHDV 276DM standard size L cassette Maximum 276 minutes Using PHDVM 63DM mini size S cassette Maximum 63 minutes DVCAM format Using PDV 184ME standard size L cassette Maximum 184 minutes Using PDVM 40ME mini size S cassette Maximum 40 minutes Fast forward rewind time Using PDV 184ME PHDV 276DM standard size cassette Less than 3 minutes Using PDVM 40ME PHDVM 63DM mini size cassette Less than 1 minute When controlling via RS 422A interface HDV format Maximum 24 times normal speed in both directions DVCAM format Maximum 60 times normal speed in both directions When controlling f
18. s bits VBID Video Blanking ID This is a video ID signal defined in the EIAJ CPR 1204 standard which is inserted into VBS video output to enable the aspect ratio to be detected The ID signal is inserted into line 20 VBI 283 Glossary xlpueddy 103 xepu 104 Index A AC IN connector 19 Alarm messages 94 Analog audio inputs 99 audio outputs 100 interfaces 8 video inputs 99 video outputs 99 Analog video audio signal input section 20 Analog video audio signal output section 21 Arrow buttons 17 ASSIGN button 11 87 Audio performance 99 AUDIO AES EBU IN 1 2 3 4 connectors 22 AUDIO AES EBU OUT 1 2 3 4 connectors 22 AUDIO IN 1 3 2 4 connectors 20 Audio input output level control section 13 Audio level meters 14 AUDIO OUT 1 3 2 4 connectors 21 C Cassette compartment 11 inserting and ejecting 38 type 16 usable cassettes 37 CH1 1 2 button 12 CH2 3 4 button 12 Condensation 89 CONTROL S connector 11 COUNTER SELECT button 11 Cuing up 48 Cut editing system 54 Cyclical playback 45 D Digital dubbing 62 interfaces 8 signal inputs 99 signal outputs 99 Digital signal input output section 22 Index Display full screen display mode 11 small screen display mode 11 status display mode 11 DISPLAY button 11 Dubbing 62 DVCAM format 7 supported playback speed 45 DVCPRO format supported playback speed 45 E Editing connections and settings 53 Editing control unit 59 EJECT butt
19. A POINT gt gt gt A point The repeat start point is point A as set by the user REPEAT END gt gt REP END Determine whether the repeat end point is the end of the video recorded portion the end of tape or point B VIDEO END gt gt gt VD end The repeat end point is the end of the video recorded portion TAPE END gt gt gt Tape end The repeat end point is the end of tape B POINT gt gt gt B point The repeat end point is point B as set by the user A PRESET gt gt A preset Specify a timecode value to be used as the setting of point A For details see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback page 45 B PRESET gt gt B preset Specify a timecode value to be used as the setting of point B For details see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback page 45 Menu Contents 71 snu n Z 1 deyo OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational Operation settings AUTO EE SELECT gt Auto EE Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signals from other equipment are input When this unit is used as the recorder for cut editing it is possible to output the input audio and video signals to the monitor This enables editing operation to be carried out using a single monitor CASSETTE OUT gt gt Cass out Operations when the cassette has been ejected Description of settings EE gt gt gt EE
20. Bun p3 40 sumes pue suooeuUO0gD g Je deuD 53 Hunipy 10 sBumes pue suopoauuog g Ja deyD 54 Computer settings Settings on this unit Install editing software Remote control switch i LINK supporting the HDV format INTERFACE SELECT gt i LINK OUTPUT menu item HDV see page 81 For capture Select an input other than i LINK Set the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt AUTO EE SELECT STOP and STANDBY OFF menu items to PB For writing back Switching i LINK input signal i LINK HDV Also set the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt AUTO EE SELECT STOP and STANDBY OFF menu items to EE e The nonlinear editing system requires editing software not supplied to support the HDV format e The HDV DV connector on this unit is 6 pin Check the number of pins of the i LINK DV connector of the connected computer and use an appropriate i LINK cable To switch between HDV format and DVCAM DV format it may be necessary to temporarily disconnect the i LINK cable When connecting an i LINK cable to a computer or this unit check the orientation of the connector Forcing the plug into the connector the wrong way may damage the connector The HDV DV connector supports HDV 1080i DVCAM DV signals When using an i LINK cable connection between this unit and a device having a 6 pin i LINK connector do not connect or disconnect the i LINK cable before powering off the device and disconnecting the power cord
21. EXECUTING TCR 00 00 00 00 UBR 00 00 00 00 ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress Press the STOP button When the dubbing is completed the message COMPLETED appears on the monitor screen and Completed in the time counter display The source tape and recording tape are both automatically rewound to the beginning and the cassettes are ejected When the cassette is ejected this unit returns to the state in step 6 9 To continue by dubbing another tape repeat steps 7 and 8 10 When the dubbing is completed press the MENU button to exit the menu If the following message appears in step 6 for an A V TC CM dubbing operation i LINK DUBBING HDU CA U TC CM CM capacity Time counter display CM MEMORY STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE RECORD TAPE IS TOO SMALL ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen When carrying out A V TC CM dubbing if you insert the cassettes in step 7 the cassette memory capacity of the cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are checked automatically If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is larger than that of the recording tape the above message appears In this case replace the recording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity If the following message appears in step 8 for an A V TC CM dubbing operation i LINK DUBBING HDU CA U TC CM Copy CM Time counter display
22. gt TC Only the timecode is regenerated UB gt gt UB Only the user bit data are regenerated UB BINARY GP gt Binary Gp Select the user bit binary group flag of the timecode generator When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN the user bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the timecode input to this unit 000 NOT SPECIFIED gt gt 000 Character set not specified 001 ISO CHARACTER gt gt 001 8 bit characters conforming to ISO 646 and ISO 2022 010 UNASSIGNED 1 gt gt 010 Undefined 011 UNASSIGNED 2 gt gt 011 Undefined 100 UNASSIGNED 3 gt gt 100 Undefined 101 PAGE LINE gt gt 101 Multiplex 110 UNASSIGNED 4 gt gt 110 Undefined 111 UNASSIGNED 5 gt gt 111 Undefined VITC POS SEL 1 gt VITC pos 1 Select a line to insert the VITC in 20 LINE gt gt 20 line to 12 LINE gt gt 12 line Select any line from 12 to 20 Factory default setting 16 LINE gt gt 16 line e You can insert the VITC signal in two places To insert it in two places set both this item and also VITC POS SEL 2 e The setting values are as follows when the system frequency is set to 50i 9 LINE gt gt 9 line to 22 LINE gt gt 22 line Select any line from 9 to 22 Factory default setting 19 LINE gt gt 19 line VITC POS SEL 2 gt VITC pos 2 Select a line to insert the VITC in 20 LINE gt gt 20 line to 12 LINE gt gt 12 line Sel
23. 2 channel mode or to channels 1 and 2 when in 4 channel mode lights ANALOG Analog audio signal optional HVBK 1505 board required AES EBU Digital audio signal in AES EBU format SDI SD SDI audio signal SG Audio test signal factory default setting CH 2 3 4 ANALOG AES EBU SDI SG The indicator corresponding to the signal format selected for audio input to channel 2 when in 2 channel mode or to channels 3 and 4 when in 4 channel mode lights ANALOG Analog audio signal optional HVBK 1505 board required AES EBU Digital audio signal in AES EBU format SDI SD SDI audio signal SG Audio test signal factory default setting Names and Functions of Parts MBIAJOAC Je deUD 15 M Q Je deuD 16 e When i LINK input is selected the audio input signal is automatically input from the i LINK connector and no indicator is displayed in audio area e Recording in HDV format is not possible when SG is selected Output signal display Indicates the output video and audio signal format selected with the INTERFACE SELECT menu items see page 81 Upper line Video area Indicates a format of the analog video output signals Lower line Audio area Indicates an audio channel output from the analog audio output connectors Video area indicators The indicator corresponding to the selected output analog video signal format lights Indicator in Signal fo
24. Abbreviation of Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers a professional association established in the USA S N Signal to Noise ratio The relation of the strength of the desired signal to the accompanying electronic interference the noise If S N is high sounds are reproduced with less noise and pictures are reproduced clearly without snow Search mode A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes by viewing the video output or timecode values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction Servo lock Synchronizing the drum rotation phase and tape transport phase with a reference signal during playback and recording so that the video heads scan the tape in the same pattern during playback and recording Standby Off mode One of two conditions in the stop mode The drum does not rotate and tape is slackened There is no damage to the video heads and the tape but the VCR is not ready for immediate recording or playback Standby on mode One of two conditions in the stop mode The drum is rotating and the tape is wrapped round the drum The VCR is ready for recording or playback so a still picture can be obtained Subcarrier A sine wave imposed on the luminance portion of a video signal and modulated to carry color information Its amplitude represents color saturation and its phase represents hue Superimpose To put a set of characters onto
25. S C Input signal Pb B Y S Y Pb B Y S Y Pb B Y S Y Analog Composite YES YES YES NO YES Z x signal inputs HVBK 1505 Component 12 YES YES YES NO YES S video 1 YES YES YES NO YES g Analog audio 2 z YES YES Digital audio AES EBU R i YES YES spi YES YES YES NO YES YES YES i LINK DV format DVCAM DV YES YES YES NO YES YES YES i LINK HDV format 1080i gt YES 10 YES 10 YES 10 YES 11 YES 19 YES YES 1 With the HVBK 1505 analog input board option installed 2 It is not possible to input an HD component signal 3 An SDTI signal is not supported 4 It is not possible to input a DV LP DVCPRO signal 5 It is not possible to input an HDV format signal other than 1080 50i 60i audio 2 channel mode 6 With the INTERFACE SELECT gt VIDEO OUTPUT menu item select whether to output a composite signal and S video signal simultaneous output possible an SD component signal or an HD component signal Digital signal outputs YES output present NO no output does not apply Output connector 7 A composite signal and S video signal can be output simultaneously 8 With the DISPLAY CONTROL gt CHARA DISPLAY menu item you can select not to display text information 9 With the INTERFACE SELECT gt AUDIO OUTPUT menu item you can select whether to output channel 1 and 2 signals or channel 3 and 4 signals 10 The HD signal is output as a down converted signal 11 This output
26. SEL zt dol Operational Time counter display MENU GRADE BASIC Monitor screen 3 With OPERATIONAL FUNCTION selected press the gt B button The display changes as follows SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION j REPEAT FUNCTION gt AUTO EE SELECT gt REP FUNC Time counter display LOCAL ENABLE REC FORMAT STP amp EJI Monitor screen 4 With REPEAT FUNCTION selected press the gt button The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE OFF REPEAT TOP T TOP REPEAT END 1U END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen gt gt REPEAT MD Time counter display Press the button to select REPEAT TOP SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE OFF REPEAT TOP T TOP REPEAT END 1U END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen Press the gt B button The display changes as follows gt gt REP TOP Time counter display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP T TOP TAPE TOP A POINT Monitor screen gt gt gt Tape top Time counter display Press the button to select A POINT SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP TAPE TOP EET FTN T TOP Monitor screen Press the lt A button The display changes as follows
27. a picture so that both can be seen at the same time Squeeze Method of down converting a 16 9 HD signal to 4 3 video by compressing the image horizontally S video A signal format in which Y luminance and C chrominance signals are separated to reduce interference between them so that noiseless images are reproduced Sync signal A reference signal consisting of vertical and horizontal sync signals used for synchronizing the scanning patterns of the video camera and the monitor TBC Abbreviation of Time Base Corrector Electronic circuits to electrically stabilize the playback signals by removing color variation and roll in the playback picture caused by irregularity in drum rotation and tape movement Time base correction reduces deterioration of picture quality when transmitting or copying playback signals Threading See Loading Timecode A digitally encoded signal which is recorded with video data to identify each frame of the video by hour minute second and frame number SMPTE time code is applied to NTSC system and EBU time code to PAL and SECAM systems Unloading When the EJECT button is pressed the VCR automatically winds the tape back into the cassette case Also called Unthreading User bit data A total of 32 bits are provided in the time code which the user can use to record such information as date reel number or scene number on video tape or disc Also called user
28. and causes malfunction Down conversion The process of converting a high definition video signal to a lower resolution video signal Together with the resolution conversion the screen format aspect ratio is also converted Drop frame mode SMPTE time code runs at 30 frames second while the NTSC color television system runs at about 29 97 frames second Drop frame mode adjusts the running of time code to eliminate the discrepancy between time code value and actual time by dropping two frames from the time code value at the beginning of each minute except every tenth minute EBU timecode Timecode complying with the EBU European Broadcasting Union standard Edge cropping Method of down converting a 16 9 HD signal to 4 3 video by cropping the side edges E E mode Electric to Electric mode When you operate a VDR in E E mode input video and or audio signals pass through electric circuits only and then come out from the output connectors without passing through electromagnetic conversion circuits such as recording heads HD SDI signal Abbreviation of HD Serial Digital Interface A signal in the HDTV serial interface defined by SMPTE 292M HD tri level sync An HDTV analog reference signal that applies to 59 94 50Hz systems A sync signal defined in SMPTE 274M with positive negative and zero values Head drum A metal cylinder to which a video head is attached This drum is rotated at high
29. and channel 4 from the AUDIO OUT 2 4 connector You can change the output channel selection with the AUDIO OUTPUT menu item see page 81 Cassette type Indicates the type of the loaded cassette SO Lights when a cassette is loaded cu SO Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip cassette memory is loaded CLEA Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log data is stored in the cassette memory Time counter display Indicates the count value of the time counter timecode VITC or user bit data depending on the settings of the COUNTER SELECT button and the TC SELECT menu item see page 76 Also used to display error messages edit data setup menu data etc Audio mode e During playback this indicates the playback audio mode in which the tape being played back was recorded 48K 2 channel mode 48 kHz 44 1K 2 channel mode 44 1 kHz 32K 4 channel mode 32 kHz During recording or when in E E mode this indicates the setting of the audio recording mode set with the REC MODE menu item see page 79 48K 2 channel mode 48 kHz 32K 4 channel mode 32 kHz Only 48K 2 channel mode is supported when i LINK HDV input is selected Monitor area Displays the monitor video Superimposed text information Displays the text information and supplementary status information set in the menu For details of superimposed text information see Superimposed Tex
30. and the time data switching operation are also performed on the editing control unit AFTER CUE UP gt After CUE Select the operating mode following cue up STOP gt gt STOP Stop mode STILL gt gt STILL Output still pictures in search mode PLAY START gt PLAY start Set the timing for switching from stop mode to playback mode In an editing system including an editing control unit such as the PVE 500 you can adjust this setting so that the delay before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks of the editing system It is then no longer necessary to synchronize the decks for editing and the preroll time can be shortened 16 FRAME DELAY gt gt gt 16 delay to 4 FRAME DELAY gt gt gt 4 delay The larger the numerical value the longer the delay Factory default setting 5 FRAME DELAY gt gt gt 5 delay when set to 60i or 4 FRAME DELAY gt gt gt 4 delay when set to 50i AUTO REW gt Auto REW Select whether to rewind the tape automatically when recording or playback reaches the end of a tape DISABLE gt gt DISABLE Do not rewind the tape automatically ENABLE gt gt ENABLE Rewind the tape automatically A MODE CHANGE gt Aud change Determine whether or not to permit audio insert editing that uses a different audio recording mode 2 or 4 channel mode from that which was used for the tape loaded in the recorder This is used when entirely changing
31. are estimated as absolute addresses converted e This unit can play and record in HDV 1080 60i 1080 to DVCAM 501 DVCAM format and DV format SP mode The absolute address on a tape recorded with a format However for example when a tape is dubbed from DV conversion from HDV to DVCAM and that on the format to DVCAM format depending on the recorded ef i original tape recorded in HDV do not match content on the tape format differences may cause A A Timecode values are copied correctly functional restrictions on playback and editing e When playing back a tape including mixed format recording at the boundaries between HDV DVCAM or DV format recording or on the boundary between 60i and 50i format the playback at that position may have scrambled video or audio e When playing back a tape including mixed HDV DVCAM format and DV format SP mode recording the following restrictions apply Where the format changes there may be broken up video and audio noise output Until the tape transport has stabilized the buttons in the tape transport control section may temporarily not operate e For a tape recorded in HDV in the paused state no video is output from the HDV DV connector e For a tape recorded in HDV format the audio cannot be heard during variable speed playback e For HDV format a simplified image appears during variable speed playback 36 Recording Formats and Input Output Signals Usable Cass
32. cable not supplied DSR 1500A Em Reference video signal 1500AP player REF VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT 1 3 2 4 o verse AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 1 3 2 4 Y S Y CPST lll RM 280 editing controller REMOTE 9P PLAYER DEVICE 2 REF VIDEO IN B REF VIDEO Kl SD HD HVR 1500 this unit recorder REMOTE MONITOR AUDIO VIDEO OUT SUPER CPST Composite video input Audio input REMOTE P E Pi Ee E e O O REMOTE 9P REF IN OUT RECORDER DEVICE 1 SD monitor a To input analog video audio signal requires the HVBK 1505 DSR 1500A 1500AP player settings RM 280 editing controller settings LOCAL REMOTE switch REMOTE EDITOR REMOTE CONTROL selector switch EDITOR Settings on this unit Remote control switch 9PIN Connections for a Linear Editing System Bun p3 40 sumes pue suoosuuog g Ja deuD 57 Bup p3 10 sues pue suopoauuog g Ja deyD 58 DSR 1500A 1500AP player settings REMOTE I F menu item 9PIN RM 280 editing controller settings Setup menu 01 PREROLL 5s Settings on this unit Switching video input signal COMPOSITE Setup menu 05 SYNC SEL ON
33. channel mode 48 K 4 channel mode 32 K e When recording in DVCAM format or DV SP format two audio recording modes with either two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz can be used It is not possible to select any other mode for example with four channels at 48 kHz Recording in HDV format is two channels 48 kHz During audio editing if a signal used in assemble or insert editing is in a different mode from the audio signal recorded on the tape the signals will be discontinuous at the edit points and correct editing will not be obtained For this reason the menu settings on this unit are arranged to inhibit audio editing between different modes For smooth editing operations check the audio recording mode of the tape beforehand e Once you have started recording you cannot change the audio mode or recording format e If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched it is not possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point e When in 4 channel mode analog audio is selected for all four channels channels 1 2 and 3 4 the same analog audio signals are recorded on channels and 3 and on channels 2 and 4 respectively 5 When manually adjusting audio input levels With the VARIABLE switch on the front panel set to REC use the REC PB LEVEL control knobs for each channel to adjust the audio input level Watching the audio level meter in E E mode adjust the l
34. compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 option to this connector Cassette compartment Accepts HDV DVCAM DV and DVCPRO 25 Mbps videocassettes For details of usable cassettes and cassette handling see Usable Cassettes page 37 EJECT button When you press this button the cassette is automatically ejected after a few seconds RESET NO button Press this button to reset menu settings send a negative response to the prompts issued by the unit or reset the time data shown in the time counter display to Zero SET YES button Press this button to e save new Settings such as selected menu items and timecode settings to unit s memory or e send a positive response to the prompts issued by the unit ASSIGN button You can assign a desired menu item level 1 or level 2 to the ASSIGN button Once you assign a menu item you can recall the menu by simply pressing the ASSIGN button On how to assign a menu item see Assigning a Function to the ASSIGN Button page 87 MENU button Press this button to display the menu on the LCD monitor and the monitor screen Press it again to exit the menu display On how to use the menu see Chapter 7 Menus page 68 TC timecode PRESET button Press this button to set the initial value of the timecode produced by the internal timecode generator and user bit data MBIAJOAC JO deUD For details of setting an
35. external device connected to the HDV DV connector if the input timecode includes discontinuities or advances incorrectly the input timecode and the timecode to be recorded on the tape may be out of step with the timecode display on this unit Also when using a recorded tape with timecode discontinuous in this way editing and search operations may not perform correctly depending on the combination of equipment To check that an external synchronization is present Press the STOP button to put this unit in stop mode then press the REC button Watch the time counter display and check that the value agrees with the external timecode value To record VITC To record VITC on a tape set the TIME CODE gt VITC menu item to ON and carry out recording even if VITC is set to OFF any VITC signal included in input video is recorded unchanged Recording Timecode and User Bit Data eyeq euly BuisN p seydeup 51 eyeq oul uisN p sajdeuD 52 Outputting Timecode This section describes the timecode output from the TC OUT VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT1 OUT2 connectors during playback and recording and in E E mode Timecode Output During Playback Timecode output from the TC OUT connector LTC The timecode and user bit data read from the tape being played is output from the TC OUT connector With the factory default setting the timecode is not output during search To output timecode also during search set the
36. format It is not possible to carry edit audio channels separately However if all audio channels are selected insert editing is possible For the audio edit points you can select a cut or fade in fade out by menu selection For linear editing using an i LINK input if controlled through the RS 422A interface the edit points are offset Use i LINK for the control too When using this unit as the player for playback in HDV format When using this unit as an HD linear editing player this unit does not support synchronization Either turn the controller s player synchronization function off or set it to Preroll amp Play A tape recorded in HDV format cannot be edited with this unit when using this unit as the recorder in an editing system Editing in DVCAM Format Using an External Controller Using an RM 280 The following figure shows an example of the connections for a DVCAM format linear editing system connected to an RM 280 editing controller with a DSR 1500A 1500AP as the player and this unit as the recorder Connections for a Linear Editing System 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied 9 pin remote cable not supplied gt XLR cable not supplied C mgo eri lt VIDEO OUT SUPER B Y CPST SD monitor Composite video input Pin plug
37. from the AC supply If you connect the i LINK cable while the power cord of the device is still connected a high voltage 8 to 40 V may flow from the i LINK connector into this unit possibly damaging this unit When converting a tape recorded in HDV format to DVCAM format for output the following restrictions apply The absolute address on the tape ATN Absolute Track Number is only output as a value converted to DVCAM format during normal speed playback During other variable speed playback the values recorded on the tape in HDV format are output During normal speed playback if there are unrecorded sections the tape transport operates with these sections estimated as absolute addresses converted to DVCAM Connection Using i LINK The absolute address on a tape recorded with a format conversion from HDV to DVCAM and that on the original tape recorded in HDV do not match Timecode values are copied correctly e With this unit it is not possible to output video recorded in DVCAM DV format up converted to HDV When making connections consult the operating instructions for the device to be connected and the nonlinear editing system Using in a Cut Editing System The following figure shows an example of the connections for a DVCAM format cut editing system with this unit as the player and a DSR 2000A 2000AP as the recorder You can carry out cut editing controlling this unit from the DSR 2000A 2000AP 75 Q coa
38. is not frame synchronized to the input SDI outputs Digital audio outputs i LINK outputs D SDI 3 Digital audio AES EBU DV oS DVCAM DV Input signal SDI SDI AUDIO AUDIO OUT1 OUT2 AES EBU AES EBU BHOW DV OUT 1 2 OUT 3 4 Analog Composite YES YES NO NO YES NO signal inputs HVBK 1505 Component 12 YES YES NO NO g YES NO S video 1 YES YES NO NO YES NO Analog audio 1 YES YES NO NO YES YES YES NO Digital audio AES EBU YES YES NO NO YES YES YES NO spi YES YES NO NO YES YES YES NO i LINK DV format DVCAM DV 4 YES YES NO NO YES YES i LINK HDV format 1080i gt YES YES NO NO YES NO i 1 With the HVBK 1505 analog input board option installed 2 It is not possible to input an HD component signal 3 An SDTI signal is not supported 4 It is not possible to input a DV LP DVCPRO signal 5 It is not possible to input an HDV format signal other than 1080 50i 60i audio 2 channel mode 6 The HD signal is output as a down converted signal 7 Output when audio input signal is in 4 channel mode and when 4 CHANNEL 32 kHz is selected with the AUDIO CONTROL gt REC MODE menu item e When a video signal is input to the HDV DV connector of this unit the jitter of the i LINK transmission signal is output unchanged from the VIDEO OUT connectors So the display on a connected video monitor may be unstable N
39. not be copied because of differences in tape lengths If an index picture is recorded in this portion it may also not be copied A continuous recorded section of approximately 5 seconds is required before the recording start point It is recommended to record beforehand color bars or a similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this unit Use the following procedure for digital dubbing MENU ASSIGN RESET NO 1 7 10 PRESET C gt 8 O 2 5 To e SET YES 5 6 1 Press the MENU button SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU ce AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen 2 Press the t or 4 button to select AUTO FUNCTION SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU Auto func Time counter display HOURS METER Monitor screen 3 Press the gt B button This displays the items on level 1 of the AUTO FUNCTION auto mode execution menu AUTO FUNCTION MENU i LINK DUBBING HDU i LINK DUBBING DU DUCAM TC INSERT DUCAM i LINK DUB Time counter display Monitor screen 4 Press the t or 4 button to select the format for dubbing This description assumes that i LINK DUBBING HDYV is selected by way of example 5 Press the gt B button to display the menu level 2 for the item i LINLK DUBBING HDV and select the data to bedubbed with the button Digital Dubbing u su 9L pue Buiqqng 104 10 9 UU
40. of HVR 1500 REMOTE 9P PLAYER DEVICE 2 I RECORDER DEVIC REMOTE 9P REF IN OUT RECORDER DEVICE 1 HVR 1500 RM 280 Editing controller System 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 frequency 59 94i 80 19 00 96 05 05 03 80 50i 81 19 00 7D 05 05 02 80 System 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 frequency 59 94i OA 08 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A To the REMOTE 1 IN 7 9P connector of 50i OA 07 FE 00 80 4C FF 4B HDW M2000 M2000P To the REF VIDEO INPUT connector of HDW M2000 M2000P HDW M2000 M2000P recorder settings REMOTE 1 9P button lit RM 280 editing controller settings EDITOR REMOTE CONTROL selector switch EDITOR REF VIDEO INPUT connector 75 Q termination switch ON Setup menu 01 PREROLL 7s Audio selection function switching buttonINPUT button HDSDI Setup menu 05 SYNC SEL ON Function menu HOME gt F1 VID IN SDI Setup menu 06 SYNC VTR RECORDER Function menu page 1 gt F1 TCG INT Setup menu 09 EDIT DLY AUTO Function menu page 1 gt F2 PR RGN Setup menu 10 R ST DLY PRESET AUTO or LEARN Function menu page 1 gt F3 RUN FREE Setup menu 11 P ST DLY AUTO or LEARN Setting on this unit Remote control switch 9PIN Connections for a Linear Editing System When Using the Editing Functions of the Recorder The followin
41. point of the first scene or the audio may be suppressed due to a REC MODE audio recording mode difference between the tape and this unit There may also be cases in which the unit is subjected to some functional restrictions attributable to the use of the DV format Multiscene continuous recording is not possible for recording in HDV format To record an analog input signal the option board HVBK 1505 option page 9 is necessary For details of the relation between input signals and recording format see Input Signals and Recording Formats page 34 Settings for Recording Remote control switch A N When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector or the i HDV DV connector see Remote control switch page 17 Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch Press the COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to be used Each press of this button cycles through three options CNT TC timecode and UB user bit data The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected When VITC is selected with the TC SELECT menu item see page 76 the indication cycles through CNT VITC and VIUB Selected time data Time data type indicator Count value of the time CNT counter Timecode TC VITC User bit data UB VIUB When the external
42. recording format DVCAM gt gt DVCAM DVCAM format DV SP gt gt DV SP DV SP format When i LINK HDV input is selected the recording format is set to HDV regardless this menu setting ASSIGN KEY gt assign key Select the menu item item from level 1 or level 2 to be assigned to the ASSIGN button When you assign an item you can then recall the function directly For details of the possible menus that can be assigned to the ASSIGN button see Assigning a Function to the ASSIGN Button page 87 snuey Z Ja deup 72 REC INHIBIT gt REC INH Determine whether to prohibit recording on tape When set to ON REC INHIBIT indicator appears on the front panel and recording on a tape is inhibited OFF gt gt OFF Do not prohibit recording on tape ON gt gt ON Prohibit recording on tape The REC INHI indicator in the display section lights SEARCH ENABLE gt Search ENA Select whether to enable playback in shuttle jog mode by the use of the arrow buttons DISABLE gt gt DISABLE Do not enable ENABLE gt gt ENABLE Enable Menu Contents OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational Operation settings MAX SRCH SPEED gt Max SRCH Specify the maximum tape speed in search shuttle mode and F FWD fast forward SHUTTLE DV gt gt SHUTL DV Set the maximum speed in search mode during DV DVCAM format playback Description of settings
43. settings to To quil saving prase Mie RESET NO SUNON menu bank 3 SAVE BANK 4 gt Save 4 Save current menu settings to menu bank 4 snuep Z Jajdeup 82 MENU GRADE Menu grade Selection of menu items to be displayed Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time counter display when using the menu Description of settingss BASIC gt gt Basic Display basic items only ENHANCED gt gt Enhanced Display both basic and enhanced items Auto Mode AUTO FUNCTION Execution Menu The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu For details of the use of individual items see Digitally Dubbing Signals in HDV DVCAM DV Format page 63 and Rerecording the Timecode TC Insert Function DVCAM Format Only page 66 Menu Contents Menu contents i LINK DUBBING HDV i LINK DUB Selection of data for i LINK dubbing For dubbing through the i LINK interface in HDV format select data that the dubbing applies to Dubbing may not be properly operated if a source tape contains the different system frequencies or the different recording formats Description of settings A V gt A V Dub the audio and video A V TC gt A V TC Dub the audio video and timecode A V TC CM gt A V TC CM Dub the audio video timecode and cassette memory con
44. speeds in synchronization with the sync signal during recording and playback Linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on video tape See also Non linear editing Loading When being loaded the tape is pulled out of the cassette case and threaded along the specified tape path and wrapped round the drum to be ready for recording or playback Generally this is done automatically when you place the cassette at the cassette entrance of the VCR Also called threading Loop through connection A connection which allows a signal input to an input connector to pass through the unit and exit from an output connector as input to external equipment Also called bridging connection Luminance signal The signal that determines the brightness of the picture Also called Y signal One of the component signals MPEG 2 Abbreviation of Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2 A digital compression standard for video and audio principally used for DVD Glossary xlpueddy 101 x pueddy 102 video and digital television transmission it maintains high image quality while achieving high compression ratios using predictive techniques for capturing motion Non drop frame mode A mode of advancing timecode which ignores the difference in frame values between real time and the timecode Using this mode produces a difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between real
45. time and timecode which causes problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference Non linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on hard disks Video scenes stored on disk can be cued up quickly for increased editing efficiency See also Linear editing PCM audio This is an audio signal represented by pulse code modulation The analog audio signal is first broken down into a sequence of pulses and these are then represented digitally Preroll Running of a video tape to a prior to an edit start point to enable the tape to reach a steady speed and to be synchronized with other video tapes R Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the R red signal One of the component signals Reference video signal A video signal consisting of a sync signal or sync and burst signals used as a reference RP188 Specifications by the American Society of Motion Picture and Glossary Television Engineers SMPTE for transmitting control codes and timecode in the ancillary data space of digital television signals SDSDI signal SD Serial Digital Interface An interface standardized as SMPTE 259M which enables the transmission of an uncompressed digital component stream Setup 59 94i The difference between the reference black level and the blanking level of a composite signal SMPTE
46. user bit data When the internal timecode generator of this unit operates in external regeneration mode see page 51 the setting in step 2 also determines the target timecode for synchronization of the internal timecode generator 3 Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 to ON factory default setting is ON The set items are displayed on the monitor screen Time Data Handled by This Unit Displaying the Time Data and Operating Mode You can set the display content of the superimposed text information the type and positioning of the characters in the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item see page 73 When the SUB STATUS menu item see page 74 is set to anything other than OFF you can display the supplementary status information relating to the editing mode and timecode generator For details of the contents of the text information see Superimposed Text Information page 27 For details of supplementary status information see Displaying Supplementary Status Information page 28 To change the time data display Time data type indicator i Cc Tae wav Sodu iya uani ae r eB TYE lm CONTROLS REW opu mm GED 2 1 Time counter display 1 Press the DISPLAY button to set the LCD monitor display to status display mode or small screen display mode see page 14 2 Press the COUNTER SELECT button Each press of
47. 00 02 57 14 UBR 00 00 00 00 NON HDU 10801 FORMAT SOURCE ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen After execution i LINK DUBBING HDU CA U TC CM DUBBING COMPLETED HOWEVER A NON HDU 10801 FORMAT SEGMENT WAS ON THE SOURCE TAPE PUSH THE SET BUTTON ABORT MENU KEY ILL format Monitor screen Time counter display Digital Dubbing u su 9L pue Buiqqng 104 10 9 UUOD YNIT 94 BuisN 9 se deup 65 Yesu 91 pue Buigqqng 104 10 99UU0D YNIT eu BuisN 9 Ja deuD 66 Rerecording the Timecode TC Insert Function DVCAM Format Only The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal timecode generator to rewrite timecode or user bit data when the timecode recorded on a tape is discontinuous When recording in DVCAM format you can start recording timecode from an initial value see page 49 which can be set freely e Use a tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape recorded in HDV DV format e The timecode recording starts from the current tape position Cue the tape up beforehand to the required start position e If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is recorded the ClipLink log data will be lost Press the TC PRESET button to set the initial value of the timecode to be inserted then carry out the following procedure MENU ASSIGN RESET NO 1 0 PRESET SET YES C gt 7 8
48. 0D YNIT 94 BuisN 9 se deuD 63 Yesu 91 pue Buigqng 104 10 99UU0D YNIT eu BuisN 9 JaldeuD 64 Dispaly AN gt AN Dubbing contents Dub the audio and video When A V is selected the timecode recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items see page 75 in the setup menu A V TC gt A V TC Dub the audio video and timecode A V TC CM gt A V Dub the audio video timecode TC CM and cassette memory contents Example Selecting A V TC CM AUTO FUNCTION MENU A V i LINK DUBBING HDU gt FTCICM A U Time counter display AZU TC Monitor screen 6 Press the gt B button The following message appears i LINK DUBBING HDU CA U TC CM Set tape Time counter display INSERT RECORD TAPE IN THIS UTR AND SOURCE TAPE IN PLAYER UTR ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen T Insert the source tape in the player and the recording tape in this unit A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears i LINK DUBBING HDU CA U TC CM Start dub Time counter display START DIGITAL DUBBING START YES KEY ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen To cancel the dubbing operation Press the MENU button 8 Press the SET YES button The tape is automatically wound back to the beginning and dubbing starts Digital Dubbing i LINK DUBBING HDU CA U TC CM Executing Time counter display
49. 0i 60i audio 2 channel mode input to the HDV DV connector It is not possible to record MPEG 2 signals other than in HDV 1080i format This unit also does not support HDV extended format four channel audio signal input output recording or tape playback e DV LP DVCPRO format cannot be recorded e When the recording mode is HDV there may be a delay of several seconds before recording starts e When recording an HDV format signal input to the i HDV DV connector joins appear as approximately one second of still image e This unit does not support 44 1 kHz recording in DVCAM DV mode e When a tape is dubbed from DV format to DVCAM format format differences may cause functional restrictions on playback and editing depending on the recorded content on the tape e A tape recorded in HDV format on this unit cannot be played on a device that does not support the HDV 10801 format Before playing on another device it is recommended to check the recording on the tape by playing on this unit When an HDV signal down converted toa DVCAM signal is recorded on an HDV DV cassette in DVCAM format the recording capacity is approximately two thirds of the recording time shown on the cassette When Recording Formats and Input Output Signals recording in DVCAM format on a DVCAM cassette the recording capacity is the same as the recording time shown on the cassette Playback Formats and Outputs The relationship between format an
50. 3 993 539 11 1 SONY Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference FIDV 4 Y Digital Mini Y Digital HDV 1080i fy Cee ae p HVR 1500 2006 Sony Corporation 2 Important Safety Instructions e Read these instructions e Keep these instructions e Heed all warnings e Follow all instructions e Do not use this apparatus near water e Clean only with dry cloth e Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat e Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug dose not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet e Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus e Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer e Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the ap
51. 4 2 0 standard Timecode Output During Recording and in E E Mode Timecode output from the TC OUT connector Timecode and user bit data is output according to the settings described in Recording Timecode and User Bit Data see page 49 During timecode recording and STOP REC forced E E mode you can adjust the timecode phase of the LTC signal output from the TC OUT connector For details see the description of the EE OUT PHASE menu item see page 76 Timecode output from the video signal output connectors This is the same as described in Timecode Output During Playback Connections and Settings for Editing Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued For advice about choosing devices please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative Connection Using i LINK Use in a Nonlinear Editing System AV C Connection With this unit connected to a nonlinear editing system by p HDV DV connectors you can input and output signals in HDV or DVCAM DV format and use remote control of this unit The following figure shows an example of the connections HVR 1500 this unit Ola OF i LINK cable not supplied i LINK IEEE 1394 connector Computer
52. 59 941 UC For NTSC regions other than Japan 59 94i J gt 59 94i J For Japan 50i PAL gt 50i PAL For PAL regions After changing the setting press the POWER switch to power off the unit then press once more to restart This changes the initial settings of the entire setup menu to the new setting SETUP BANK OPERATION Setup Bank Settings related to menu bank operations Menu banks Description of settings This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed menu banks numbered 1 to 4 Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required RECALL BANK1 gt Recall 1 Recall menu settings from 1 Select the bank you want to recall then press the gt B menu bank 1 button RECALL BANK2 gt Recall 2 Recall menu settings from Message RECALL OK appears menu bank 2 2 To recall press the SET YES button RECALL BANK3 gt Recall 3 Recall menu settings from To cull re calling press ne RESET IO button menu bank 3 RECALL BANKG gt Recall 4 Recall menu settings from menu bank 4 SAVE BANK 1 gt Save 1 Save current menu settings to 1 Select the bank you want to save then press the gt B menu bank 1 button SAVE BANK 2 gt Save 2 Save current menu settings to Message SAVE OK appears menu bank 2 2 To save press the SET YES button SAVE BANK 3 gt Save 3 Save current menu
53. 9 AUDIO CONTROL Audio Settings related to audio control LEVEL SELECT gt Level Sel REF LEVEL gt gt REF Level Select the audio reference level headroom for recording on tape Description of settings 20 dB gt gt gt 20dB Set to 20 dB 18 dB gt gt gt 18dB Set to 18 dB 16 dB gt gt gt 16dB Set to 16 dB 12 dB gt gt gt 12dB Set to 12 dB e This setting is valid in DVCAM format only When the recording format is DV the reference level is fixed at 12 dB e When the system frequency is set to 50i factory default setting value is set to 18 dB CH1 IN LEVEL gt gt CH1 input Select the audio level setting according to the audio level of the signal input to the AUDIO IN 1 3 connector 4 4 dB gt gt gt 4dB Set to 4 dB 0 dB gt gt gt OdB Set to 0 dB 3 dB gt gt gt 3dB Set to 3 dB 6 dB gt gt gt 6dB Set to 6 dB 3 dB is displayed only when the system frequency is set to 50i CH2 IN LEVEL gt gt CH2 input Select the audio level setting according to the audio level of the signal input to the AUDIO IN 2 4 connector 4 4 dB gt gt gt 4dB Set to 4 dB 0 dB gt gt gt OdB Set to 0 dB 3 dB gt gt gt 3dB Set to 3 dB 6 dB gt gt gt 6dB Set to 6 dB 3 dB is displayed only when the system frequency is set to 50i OUTPUT LEVEL gt gt Out Level Sele
54. AM FORMAT SOURCE PUSH THE YES BUTTON Monitor screen Press the SET YES button to end the operation and do it over again after replacing the tape with one recorded in DVCAM format Rerecording the Timecode TC Insert Function DVCAM Format Only u su 9L pue Buiqqng 104 10 9e UUOD YNIT 94 BuisN 9 se deuD 67 snus Z Jaydeup 68 Menus Chapter Menu Organization The menu system consists of three subsystems SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION auto mode execution menu and HOURS METER digital hours meter display menu Pressing the MENU button displays the menu selection to set the desired menu item This chapter mainly describes the SETUP MENU for the settings of functions For details of the AUTO FUNCTION menu see Using the i LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert page 62 For details of the digital hours meter display see Periodical Maintenance page 90 The SETUP MENU consists of three levels and menu items of each level are divided into BASIC menus and ENHANCED menus The BASIC menu items are frequently accessed for the normal operation and the ENHANCED menu items are accessed when more advanced operations are necessary On how to display the ENHANCED menu items see Displaying ENHANCED Menu Items page 86 The menu settings are saved in non volatile memory which means they are not erased when you power off the unit after executing the setting operation
55. D SDI connector only when a tape recorded in HDV format is played When playing a tape recorded in DVCAM DV format in E E mode or during recording this output signal is suppressed AUDIO AES EBU IN digital audio input 1 2 3 4 connectors BNC type These connectors input digital audio signals in AES EBU format The left connector 1 2 is for audio channels 1 and 2 and the right connector 3 4 is for audio channels 3 and 4 AUDIO AES EBU OUT digital audio output 1 2 3 4 connectors BNC type These connectors output digital audio signals in AES EBU format The left connector 1 2 is for audio channels 1 and 2 and the right connector 3 4 is for audio channels 3 and 4 Names and Functions of Parts 4 Timecode input output section TC IN connector TC OUT connector TC IN timecode input connector BNC type This connector inputs externally generated SMPTE timecode TC OUT timecode output connector BNC type This connector outputs a timecode according to the operating state of the unit as follows During playback the playback timecode During recording the timecode generated by the internal timecode generator or the timecode input to the TC IN connector When the EE OUT PHASE menu item see page 76 is set to NO OUTPUT no timecode is output Preparations Before Using this Unit Setting the System Frequency This unit is shipped with the system freque
56. Digital DUD BING sieinatensssansiaccsiecacesessaatiiintieusatiaaneeuesereeustocciocnierivens 62 Connections and Settings scivsesccesascevanasevedacesunasaneensdecnteassbacvoanedeavnes 62 Digitally Dubbing Signals in HDV DVCAM DV Format 63 Rerecording the Timecode TC Insert Function DVCAM Format eA AE E EA 66 Table of Contents 5 6 Chapter 7 Menus Menu Organizati N sicniciccdiititeecascicisanideanducmassataiiwsedeetideaiansddeanians 68 Menu Contents icici tiwk ase dtea Sa hatiahstnart ta blue seohm hc tucthbcohaid owtiietin nab laicink 71 Setup IU CTU casos Seiichi Eo e cata co aaa tas soe eeu E 71 Auto Mode AUTO FUNCTION Execution Menu eeeeees 82 Changing Menu SettingS ccccccsssseecceesesseeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeesesseeeeeaees 84 Buttons Used to Change Settings eceeeccecesseeceeeeeceeeeecesneeeeneeesaes 84 Changing the Settings of BASIC menu ItemS eee eeeteeeeeeee 84 Displaying ENHANCED Menu Items eee eeceeeeeeceenteceenneeeenaes 86 Changing the Settings of ENHANCED Menu Items ee 86 Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings 86 Assigning a Function to the ASSIGN Button sceeseeeeeee 87 Appendix Important Notes On Operation cccccsseseeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 89 Note on faulty pixels on the LCD pannel eee eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeenteeeenaees 89 Condens ation fo tess Suis ate soa eee
57. E MODE ESR MODE SD PROCESS CONTROL HD PROCESS CONTROL m C PHASE MODE ADJ RANGE VIDEO GAIN CHROMA GAIN CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL m ADJ RANGE VIDEO GAIN CHROMA GAIN CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL SYNC PHASE SYNC PHASE SUB CARRIER INPUT BLANK LINE 335 AUDIO CONTROL 7 REC MODE INPUT ARRANGE LEVEL SELECT REF LEVEL INT AUDIO SG CH1 IN LEVEL t JOG CONTROL CH2 IN LEVEL MUTING IN SHTL OUTPUT LEVEL AUDIO EDIT DV PB ATT INTERFACE SELECT 7 VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT i LINK OUTPUT L DOWN CONVERTER 7 CONV MODE CROP POSI SDI H ANC RP188 LTC L ASPECT SETUP BANK OPERATION RECALL BANK1 RECALL BANK2 RECALL BANK3 RECALL BANK4 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2 SAVE BANK 3 SAVE BANK 4 Q a gt D kel a fo S NI D E n SYSTEM SEL MENU GRADE i LINK DUBBING HDV _ _A V A V TC ANV TC CM i LINK DUBBING DV DVCAM A V TC INSERT DVCAM A V TC AIV TC CM HOURS METER T1 OPERATION T2 DRUM ROTATION T3 TAPE RUNNING CT THREADING AUTO FUNCTION 70 Menu Organization Menu Contents Setup Menu The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below Indications of menu items and settings In the table below entitled Menu contents the indication of each menu item or setting on th
58. E4Drop frame indication for timecode reader Drop frame indication for timecode generator BIVITC field indication Operation mode of this unit Time data type The following time data type indications are displayed Indication CNT Description Count value of the time counter Indication Description TCR Timecode data from timecode reader factory default setting UBR User bit data from timecode reader TCR Timecode data from VITC reader UBR User bit data from VITC reader TCG Timecode data from timecode generator UBG User bit data from timecode generator T R P Since the timecode recorded on the tape was not read correctly the timecode Q reader interpolated the timecode data E U R gt Since the user bit data recorded on the N tape was not read correctly the a timecode reader keeps the last correctly 3 read user bit data S a You can switch between TC and VITC with the TC SELECT menu item z see page 76 b is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly E Drop frame indication for timecode reader Drop frame mode Non drop frame mode Drop frame indication for timecode generator Drop frame mode factory default setting Non drop frame mode D VITC field indication blank Display fields 1 and 3 x D
59. ECT button After a few seconds the tape is unwound from the head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display the time data type indicator CNT is lit the CNT value is reset Recording To inhibit the unit from outputting text information time data operating mode indications etc to the monitor screen Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 to OFF To change the time period before the unit switches from stop mode to standby off mode Change the setting of the FROM STOP gt STOP TIMER menu item see page 77 Reference level for recording in DV SP format On many consumer DV devices recording is carried out at a reference level of 12 dB Threfore when recording in DV SP format on this unit using the fixed referenced level of 12 dB is recommended When dubbing DVCAM source material recorded at a different reference level you can carry out manual adjustment as described in the following Player DSR Recorder HVR 1500 in 1800A 1800AP E E mode 1600A 1600AP 9 1500A 1500AP in E E mode Audio input i LINK SDI REC FORMAT DV SP selection INT p gt VARIABLE switch REC SG 1 kHz REC mode 2ch or For each channel 4ch depending on observing the audio DVCAM source Reference level Reference level of the DVCAM source VAR switch PRESET level meter adjust the audio level to 12 dB with the LEVEL control knob
60. ES YES NO NO g 25 Mbps 1 2 N DV LP NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO U z HDV 1080 60i yEs5 yes YES YES YES NO YES 5 8 YES 8 1080 50i yes yes YES YES YES NO yEs5 89 yes3 a 720 30P ves yes yes ves YES NO NO NO 1 Can be used in 525 60 625 50 format e With this unit it is not possible to output video recorded 2 DVCPRO format Cue track playback and playback in a format other than E 25 Mbps t not possible in DVCAM DV format up converted to HDV 3 An SDTI signal is not supported e When converting a tape recorded in HDV format to 4 A signal format to output from the HDV DV connector can be selected DVCAM format for output the following restrictions with the INTERFACE SELECT gt i LINK OUTPUT menu item er 5 The signal is output down converted from HD Select the down pp converted format in the DOWN CONVERTER EDGE CROP or The absolute address on the tape ATN Absolute SQUEEZE menu item Track Number is only output as a value converted to 6 Output in 720 60P format 7 An audio signal is output only when the audio mode is in 4 channel mode DVCAM format during normal speed playback 8 Select either DVCAM or DV with the INTERFACE SELECT gt i LINK During other variable speed playback the values OUTPUT menu item recorded on the tape in HDV format are output During normal speed playback if there are unrecorded Notes sections the tape transport operates with these F sections
61. ESET VALLUES Monitor screen message Message in the time counter display Init setup 4 Press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the settings of all items are returned to their factory default settings These factory default settings are saved in memory If you power off the unit while settings are being saved settings may not be correctly returned to their factory default settings Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit To abandon the resetting operation Instead of pressing the SET YES button press the RESET NO button The display returns to menu level 1 leaving the settings unchanged Assigning a Function to the ASSIGN Button You can assign a desired menu item level 1 or level 2 to the ASSIGN button Once you assign a frequently used menu item you can recall the menu by simply pressing the ASSIGN button Menu items that can be assigned to the ASSIGN button Depending on the setting in MENU GRADE you can assign menu item from level 1 and level 2 of the SETUP MENU To assign ENHANCED menus set the MENU GRADE to ENHANCED To assign a function to the ASSIGN button Use the following procedure MENU ASSIGN RESET NO 1 PRESET SET YES C gt 8 4 6 1 Press the MENU button The monitor screen shows the menu sel
62. FF gt gt gt 3FF Factory default setting 200H CHROMA GAIN gt gt C gain Control the chrominance output level 000 gt gt gt 000 to 3FF gt gt gt 3FF Factory default setting 200H CHROMA PHASE gt gt C phase Control the chrominance phase 00 gt gt gt 000 to FF gt gt gt FF Factory default setting 80H SETUP LEVEL gt gt Setup lev Control the setup level 000 gt gt gt 000 to 3FF gt gt gt 3FF Factory default setting 200H SYNC PHASE gt Sync Phase Adjust the sync phase SYNC PHASE gt gt Sync phs Control the SYNC SC phase 000 gt gt gt 000 to 3FF gt gt gt 3FF Factory default setting Adjusted value at factory or 200H SUB CARRIER gt gt SC phase Control the subcarrier phase 000 gt gt gt 000 to 3FF gt gt gt 3FF Factory default setting Adjusted value at factory or 200H INPUT BLANK gt Input bink LINE 335 gt gt Line 335 Select whether to blank line 335 or to output it as Displayed only when the part of the video signal system frequency is set to 50i BLANK gt gt gt blank Blank THROUGH gt gt gt through Output as a video signal AUDIO CONTROL Audio Settings related to audio control REC MODE gt REC mode Select the audio recording mode Description of settings 2 CHANNEL 48kHz gt gt 2 ch 2 channel 48 kHz mode 4 CHANNEL 32kHz gt gt 4
63. LL Normal YES NO x 1 Coarse YES YES x 8 Coarse YES YES x 24 Coarse YES YES 1 Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item see page 71 You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the procedure described in the next section 2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item see page 71 to ON The repeat indicator lights 3 Press the SET YES button to save the new setting and close the menu 4 Press the PLAY button The unit starts repeat playback from the repeat start point set in step 1 Audio cannot be played back at variable speed for HDV format Supported playback speeds for DV DVCAM DVCPRO format The possible playback operations for DV DVCAM DVCPRO format and supported playback speeds are as follows Playback operation Playback speed Shuttle playback 60 to 60 times normal speed search audio can be checked in range of 10 to 10 times normal speed Frame by frame playback Low speed search frame units Digital slow motion 1 2 to 1 2 times normal speed audio slow motion playback possible using noiseless digital jog sound Jog audio 1 2 to 1 30 1 30 to 1 2 times normal speed Still Still image of desired field For details of how to carry out a search operation on an external device refer to the operating instructions for the particular device Repeat Playback Automatic Cyclica
64. M2000P Operation Manual Connections for a Linear Editing System 61 Bun p3 40 sumes pue suoosuuog g Je deuD u suj 91 pue Buigqng 104 10 99UU0D YNIT eu BuisN 9 saldeuD 62 Using the i LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert Digital Dubbing In addition to straightforward tape dubbing you can also use this unit to dub signals in HDV 10801 or DVCAM DV format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the i LINK interface Connections and Settings The following figure shows an example of the connections for carrying out dubbing through the i LINK interface using this unit as the recorder and an HVR Z1 as the player Digital Dubbing Chapter HVR Z1 player HDV DV BHDV DV 4 pin i LINK cable not supplied HVR Z1 player setting Settings on this unit VCR HDV DV in the 5 IN Press the i LINK button in the 1 video audio input selection OUT REC menu HDV or Section to display i LINK DV DV i LINK DVCAM or i LINK HDV in the input signal display 1 The i LINK output format must be set For details of the HVR Z1 settings refer to the HVR Z1 Operating Instructions Digitally Dubbing Signals in HDV DVCAM DV Format e The maximum recording time differs depending on the recording format even if using a ta
65. MENU ASSIGN RESET NO 1 TC PRESET SET YES C 9 3 5 7 2 4 5 6 4 and buttons These buttons move the highlighted cursor up and down within the current level to select an item or setting Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously lt 4 A and gt B Press the B button to go down buttons one level e Press the A button to go up one level Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously RESET NO e Returns the setting to the factory button default setting e Sends a negative response to prompts on the monitor screen SET YES e Saves the new setting in memory button e Sends a positive response to prompts on the monitor screen Changing the Settings of BASIC menu Items The factory default setting is to display only the BASIC menu items To change the settings of BASIC menu items proceed as follows Changing Menu Settings Press the MENU button The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen In the figure below SETUP MENU is selected shown in reverse video The time counter display of this unit shows only the currently selected item When the item name is long it is abbreviated Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU le AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen W
66. Menu Organization In the figure below items shown in bold type are BASIC basic items and other items are ENHANCED enhanced items Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU Level 1 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION Continued Level 2 Level 3 REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET AUTO EE SELECT CASSETTE OUT LOCAL ENABLE F FWD REW REC FORMAT E STOP ASSIGN KEY STANDBY OFF REC INHIBIT SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED PREROLL TIME 7 SHUTTLE DV SHUTTLE HDV F FWD REW AFTER CUE UP DV HDV PLAY START m AUTO REW A MODE CHANGE CHARA DISPLAY CHARA POSITION CHARA TYPE CHARA VSIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD DV HDV LCD lt lt BACK LIGHT ALARM GAMMA REF ALARM TC MODE RUN MODE DF MODE TC SELECT VITC m TCG REGEN UB BINARY GP VITC POS SEL 1 VITC POS SEL 2 VITC OUTPUT EE OUT PHASE MUTING IN SRCH 7 FROM STOP L FROM STILL STOP TIMER STILL TIMER NEXT MODE Menu Organization snuey z Ja dey9 69 Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Continued VIDEO CONTROL STILL MODE L INT VIDEO SG STD NON STD OUT REF SEL SETUP REMOVE SETUP ADD CC F1 BLANK CC F2 BLANK WID
67. N SD HD connector 19 Remote control 8 44 control connectors 100 control switch 17 REMOTE connector 19 Remote control switch indicator section 17 REPEAT indicator 15 Repeat playback 45 RESET NO button 11 REW button 18 S SDI IN connector 22 SDI OUT1 OUT2 connectors 22 Servo lock indicator 18 SET YES button 11 Setup menu 23 Specifications 98 STOP button 18 Superimposed text 27 Superimposed text information display 17 Supplementary status information 28 System frequency 23 setting 23 T Tape transport control section 18 TC timecode PRESET button 11 TC IN connector 22 TC insert 62 66 TC OUT connector 22 Time data 49 display 30 Time data type indicator 15 Timecode display 30 input 99 output 52 100 recording settings 49 Timecode input output section 22 Timecounter display 16 Troubleshooting 93 U User bit data recording settings 49 V VARIABLE switch 13 Video performance 98 process control 9 VIDEO button 12 VIDEO IN connectors 20 VIDEO OUT connectors 21 Video audio input selection section 12 VITC indicator 15 Index x pu 105 http www sony net Sony Corporation
68. PER CPST connector to the monitor OFF gt gt OFF Nothing of supplementary status information EDIT PRESET gt gt Edit pre Indications of the editing mode settings made from the connected editing control unit TC MODE gt gt TC mode Indications of the operating mode of internal timecode generator REMAIN gt gt Remain Remaining capacity of the tape in the unit of minute AUDIO MIXING gt gt Aud Mix Indications of input audio mixing ALL gt gt ALL All of the above mentioned items of supplementary status information For details of supplementary status information displayed on the monitor when a setting other than OFF is selected see Displaying Supplementary Status Information page 28 MENU DISPLAY gt Menu DISP Set the type of characters in menu text superimposed on output from the SUPER CPST connector to the monitor Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen WHITE WITH BKGD gt gt White White characters on black background BLACK WITH BKGD gt gt Black Black characters on whitebackground WHITE OUTLINE gt gt W outline White characters with black outline BLACK OUTLINE gt gt B outline Black characters with white outline PEAK HOLD gt Peak hold Set the peak hold time for the audio level meters 1 5 SEC gt gt 1 5 sec to OFF gt gt OFF Set the peak hold time in the range of OFF no peak hold to 1 5 seconds in 0 1 sec
69. PIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER Glossary A B roll editing An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing Using an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing AES EBU A standard established jointly by the AES Audio Engineering Society and EBU European Broadcasting Union for serial transmission of digital audio Two channels of audio can be transmitted via a single connector B Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the B blue signal One of the component signals Capstan A drive mechanism that moves the tape at a specified speed Its rotation normally synchronizes with a reference sync signal Chrominance signal Color signal containing color information such as hue and saturation Also called C signal Component signals YRB A video signal consisting of a luminance signal Y and two chrominance signals R Y B Y Composite video signal A video signal in which luminance and chrominance are combined along with timing reference sync information to make composite video Condensation Condensation of moisture on the tape transport mechanisms of VCRs including the head drum If moisture condenses on the head drum the tape adheres to the drum
70. STD gt gt STD The STD mode is always used forced STD mode FORCED NON STD gt gt NON STD Use this setting when the input video signal is unstable forced NON STD mode OUT REF SEL gt Out Ref Select the reference video signal to use REF VIDEO gt gt REF Use the signal input to a REF VIDEO IN SD HD connector as the reference video signal The input video signal to be edited is required to be in synchronization with the reference video signal INPUT VIDEO gt gt INPUT Use the input video signal selected with the VIDEO button in the video audio input selection section Menu Contents snuay z Ja deup 77 snuey Z Ja deup 78 VIDEO CONTROL Video Settings related to video control SETUP REMOVE gt Setup rmv Determine whether or not to remove black setup 7 5 IRE from input analog video signals when converting them into digital signals Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Do not remove black setup ON REMOVE gt gt ON Remove black setup Displayed only when the system frequency is set to 60i SETUP ADD gt Setup add Determine whether or not to add black setup to analog video output signals OFF gt gt OFF Do not add black setup ON ADD gt gt ON Add black setup Displayed only when the system frequency is set to 60i CC F1 BLANK gt CC1 blank Select whether to suppress the closed caption signal to be superimpo
71. T button If a CNT value is shown in the time counter display the CNT value is reset To inhibit the unit from outputting text information time data operating mode indications etc to the monitor screen Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 to OFF To disable the automatic rewind function Set the AUTO REW menu item see page 73 to DISABLE To change the time period before the unit switches from stop mode to standby off mode Change the setting of the FROM STOP gt STOP TIMER menu item see page 77 Yes operation enabled No operation disabled Variable Speed Playback Using the search function you can rapidly search for a particular scene and set edit points rapidly and precisely Variable speed playback operations on the unit Setting the SEARCH ENABLE menu item see page 72 to ENABLE enables the arrow buttons on the unit to be used for search operations Playback Button Supported Tape recording format operation a DV DVCAM HDV gt B FWD search x10 x8 Al REV search x 10 x 8 t FWD frame by Yes Yes held down trame x1 2 x1 5 4 REV frame by Yes No held down frame x1 2 x4 A tape recorded in HDV format cannot be played back in reverse frame by frame or reverse slow mode To set the maximum speed for fast forward and rewind when the F FWD or REW button is pressed Set the MAX SRCH SPEED gt F FWD REW menu item t
72. TATUS menu item is set to REMAIN On screen indication REMAIN 184 min Meaning Remaining capacity of the tape in minutes 123 4 Input audio channels 1 2 3 and 4 Example display 12 2 34 Input audio channels 3 and 4 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 4 on tape Input audio channel 3 is recorded on audio channel 3 on tape Input audio channel 2 is recorded on audio channel 2 on tape Input audio channels 1 and 2 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 1 on tape Display format of supplementary status information when the SUB STATUS menu item is set to ALL All items of supplementary status information are displayed in the order shown below Example display tlele folo fofa tai fof7 iI elta efolcl vi lelslalri imi xi lelolrlulv Editing mode settings Setting for input audio mixing Operating mode of the internal timecode generator The rightmost V appears when the VITC menu item see page 76 is set to ON When the remaining capacity has not been calculated REMAIN min appears Displaying Supplementary Status Information suoyesedalg Z 19 dey9 29 suoneiedaid zg sajdeup 30 Time Data Handled by This Unit Using time data allows you to easily check time information ensure high precision editing and synchronize multiple devices With this unit you ca
73. TIME CODE gt MUTING IN SRCH menu item to OFF Even if the MUTING IN SRCH menu item is set to OFF when the timecode cannot be read from the tape during search no timecode is output e During still image playback no timecode is output e During variable speed playback the timecode output follows the setting of the MUTING IN SRCH menu item see page 77 Timecode output from the video signal output connectors VITC With the TIME CODE menu item you can select whether to insert timecode VITC in the video signal output from the VIDEO OUT SDI OUT1 OUT2 connectors Set the TIME CODE menu item as shown in next step For details of menu operations see Changing Menu Settings page 84 To output VITC Set the VITC OUTPUT menu item see page 76 to TC or VITC TC Convert the timecode LTC to VITC and insert in the output video signal VITC Output the VITC inserted in the video signal If no VITC is to be inserted in the output video signal select OFF 2 With the VITC POS SEL 1 and VITC POS SEL 2 menu items see page 76 specify the lines in which to insert the VITC Outputting Timecode Embedded timecode in SDI output With an appropriate menu setting this unit can also output SDI embedded timecode as LTC in the SDI output compliant with the RP188 standard Embedded timecode in HD SDI output The HD SDI output from this unit includes HDV timecode as both LTC and VITC compliant with the ARIB STD B
74. Y Monitor screen To cancel the TC insert operation Press the MENU button 7 Press the SET YES button Timecode recording starts from the current tape position TC INSERT DUCAM Executing Time counter display EXECUTING TCR 00 00 00 00 UBR 00 00 00 00 ABORT STOP KEY Monitor screen When the recording ends the message TC INSERT COMPLETED PUSH THE YES BUTTON appears on the monitor screen and Completed appears in the time counter display 8 Press the SET YES button to exit the menu To stop the TC insert during operation Press the STOP button The TC insertion ends at the tape position where the button is pressed When recording format is not DVCAM When you carry out step 5 of the foregoing procedure the following message appears TC INSERT DUCAM Not DVCAM Time counter display NO TC INSERT FUNCTION AVAILABLE DU RECORDING FORMAT SELECTED SELECT DUCAM RECORDING FORMAT PUSH THE YES BUTTON Monitor screen Press the SET YES button to end the operation and do it over again after setting the REC FORMAT menu item see page 72 to DVCAM You can use the TC insert function in DVCAM format only When the recording format of the tape is not DVCAM When you carry out step 7 of the foregoing procedure the following message appears TC INSERT DUCAM Not DVCAM TC INSERT IS ABORTED Time counter display DUE TO NON DUC
75. age 80 generated by the internal signal generator The selection made with this button is indicated in the input signal display see page 15 When analog audio is selected the signal input to the AUDIO IN 2 4 connector is recorded either on channel 2 when in 2 channel mode or on channels 2 and 4 when in 4 channel mode That is in 4 channel mode the same analog audio signal is recorded on channels 2 and 4 Using the REC PB LEVEL control knobs with the VARIABLE switch set to REC it is possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels separately You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC MODE menu item see page 79 e The video audio input selection with buttons Oto Ois only valid for recording signals in DVCAM DV format e Signals in HDV format can be input through the i LINK interface only Only the 2 channel mode is supported for signals in HDV format 2 Audio input output level control section REC PB LEVEL control knobs REC PB LEVEL 1 n a g a 0 e ie 0 VARIABLE REC ePRESET VARIABLE switch REC PB LEVEL recording playback audio level control knobs These knobs used to control audio levels function differently depending on the setting of the VARIABLE switch as follows VARIABLE Functions of control knobs switch setting The analog audio input output levels are set to the reference level set with the LEVEL SELECT menu item se
76. al Video signal Menu settings on timecode input source 1 this unit and input TC TC SA MODE SELECT LTC inputto Analog video EXT TC TC IN input connector or REGEN connector SDI IN connector LTC in HDV e DV signal B HDV DV connector LTC in SDI SDI IN connector signal RP 188 VITC in video Analog video EXT VITC signal input connector or REGEN SDI IN connector a Sn HDV DV connector 1 Select the video signal input with the INPUT SELECT buttons see page 12 in the video audio input selection section 2 SDI embedded TC only supports LTC If SDI input is selected the synchronization priority sequence of external timecode is as follows Q RP188 embedded LTC An Input to the TC IN connector When the timecode generator is in the regenerate mode when the setting of the TC MODE menu item is INT REGEN or EXT REGEN you can select whether to regenerate both timecode and user bit data or to regenerate either one of them in the TME CODE gt TCG REGEN menu item see page 76 e When the input mode is i LINK the i LINK indication appears in the video area of the input signal display if you set the TC MODE menu item to EXT REGEN then the internal timecode generator is synchronized to the i LINK input and not to the TC IN input External synchronization to VITC is only supported when the recording format of this unit is DVCAM When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN and timecode is also input from an
77. ance at the instant of completion of the setting 2 Starting and stopping of the internal TC timecode generator advance is linked to starting and stopping of video and audio recording 3 Valid when the system frequency is 60i and the recording mode is DVCAM or HDV In other cases regardless of the menu setting this is automatically fixed at OFF NDF 4 Press the TC PRESET The current setting is shown on the monitor screen The leftmost digit keeps flashing Either of the following menu screens is displayed on the monitor screen depending on the selection TC or UB made in step 2 TC PRESET MODE UB PRESET MODE TCG 00 00 00 00 UBG 00 00 00 00 INC DEC M LIKEY INC DEC L KEY SHIFT gt KEY SHIFT gt KEY CLEAR RESET KEY CLEAR RESET KEY DATA SAVE SET KEY DATA SAVE SET KEY ABORT TC PRESET KEY ABORT TC PRESET KEY Setting screen for user bit data value Setting screen for initial timecode value If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT value is being displayed the message COUNTER MODE IS SELECTED will appear on the monitor screen and CNT mode will appear in the time counter display on the front panel If this happens press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time data type indicator TC or UB When recording an HDV format signal input to the i HDV DV connector of this unit the user bit data are automatically copied and cannot be preset this un
78. ants need to be set each for HVR 1500 and DSR 1500A 1500AP Set as follows Connections for a Linear Editing System HVR 1500 System 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 frequency 59 94 80 19 00 96 05 05 03 80 50i 81 19 00 7D 05 05 02 80 System 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 frequency 59 94i OA 08 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A 50i OA 07 FE 00 80 4C FF 4B DSR 1500A DSR 1500AP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 80 17 00 96 05 05 03 80 81 17 00 7D 05 05 02 80 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OA 08 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF 4B When Using This Unit as an HDV Tape Player Using a BVE 700 700A to a BVE 700 700A editing control unit with this unit as The following figure shows an example of the connections the player and an HDW M2000 M2000P as the recorder for HD linear editing of HDV format material connecting HD monitor 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied m 9 pin remote cable not supplied HD SDI gt OUT1 0UT2 HVR 1500 this unit player HD SDI input REF VIDEO IN SD HD Reference video
79. aracters with black outline BLACK OUTLINE gt gt B outline Black characters with white outline CHARA VSIZE gt Chara size Determine the vertical size of characters such as timecode output from the SUPER CPST connector for superimposed display on the monitor Make the selection while watching the monitor screen x1 gt gt x1 Standard size x2 gt gt x2 2 times standard size DISPLAY INFO gt DISP info Select information superimposed on output from the SUPER CPST connector to the monitor TIME DATA amp STATUS gt gt Time amp STA Time data and operating mode indications TIME DATA amp UB gt gt Time amp UB Time data selected using the COUNTER SELECT button and user bit data When user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SELECT button user bit data and timecode are shown TIME DATA amp CNT gt gt Time amp CNT Time data selected using the COUNTER SELECT button and CNT value When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SELECT button CNT value and timecode are shown TIME DATA amp TIME gt gt Time amp Time Time data and VITC TIME DATA ONLY gt gt Time Time data only REC DATE amp TIME gt gt REC Date The time data selected with the COUNTER SELECT button is shown in the time counter display and the date and time of recording are shown on the monitor screen SUB STATUS gt Sub status Select supplementary status information superimposed on output from the SU
80. at excessive sound pressure levels For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards e EN60065_ Product Safety e EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission e EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment s E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio For the customers in Taiwan only E9 Bees Pas Voor de Klanten in Nederland e Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval KCA e Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat e Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel e Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview F Gabi FOS E sara ccvancuuwsvctanoanss cvaniasis wandncavdataccauanacaranadusecisunuminainane 7 HBV SPORMAL Sscee5s sisesdsaseiusisalssvs
81. ates an error code in the time counter display 07 XXX Fault in capstan 08 XXX Fault in drum Note 09 XXX Fault in loading To display error messages on the monitor screen connect 2X XXX Appears when a mechanical control error is the monitor to the SUPER CPST connector and set the detected CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 to ON 20 XXX Fault in cassette compartment factory default setting 21 XXX Fault in reel shift ERROR 22 XXX Fault in head cleaner AN ERROR HAS BEEN 3X XXX Appears when a sensor fault is detected DETECTED INFORM SERUICEs Error message OF FOLLOWING CODE 9X XXX Appears when an error is detected in the CPU peripheral system or IC control communications 02 603e _ _ ___ __ Error code PRESS EJECT KEY i 7 A r TO EJECT Tape Direction Error code When an error message appears follow the instructions on Error02 603 the monitor screen for resolving the problem Monitor screen Time counter display When an error message persists contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative 6 Troubleshooting About i LINK The BHDV DV connector of this unit is an i LINK compliant connector This section explains the specifications and features of i LINK What is i LINK i LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate devices equipped with i LINK connectors i LINK allows your device to Perform two w
82. ay transmission and reception of data such as digital audio and digital video signals Control other i LINK devices Easily connect multiple devices with a single i LINK cable Your i LINK device is capable of connecting to a wide range of digital AV devices for data transfer and other operations Other advantages include the following feature When connected to multiple i LINK devices your i LINK device can perform data transfer and other operations not only with the directly connected devices but also with any of the devices that are connected to those devices Therefore you do not need to be concerned with device connection order However depending on the features and specifications of the connected devices you may need to use certain functions differently and you may not be able to transfer data or perform certain operations i LINK a nickname for IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony is a trademark supported by many companies worldwide IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc The unit can be connected to one device with the i LINK cable DV cable When you connect with a device that has two or more i LINK connectors refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device About data transfer speed of i LINK i LINK defines maximum data transfer speeds of approximately 100 200 and 400 Mbps that are referred to as S100 S200 a
83. cassette With such a cassette carrying out recording destroys the ClipLink log data NO EDIT indicator e A tape recorded in DVCPRO format is inserted Replace the tape with one recorded in DVCAM format e The recording format selected on this unit is DV SP In this case you cannot use the editing functions e A tape recorded in HDV format is inserted An HDV tape cannot be edited with this unit During editing operation The audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the tape e In this case set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape e However If your current purpose is recording only you can use the tape as it is For more details see Troubleshooting page 93 If a warning message appears on the monitor screen In full screen display or small screen display mode if you attempt to record on a cassette tape with the REC SAVE switch is set to SAVE recording inhibited a warning message appears on the monitor screen ALARM RECORD INHIBIT PLUG ON THE CASSETTE IS SET TO INHIBIT Take out the cassette and set the REC SAVE switch to REC then reinsert the cassette To stop recording Press the STOP button The unit enters stop mode and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time period set with the FROM STOP gt STOP TIMER menu item see page 77 for tape protection To remove the cassette Press the EJ
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85. ch 4 channel 32 kHz mode INPUT ARRANGE gt Input arng Make settings for input audio mixing When in 4 channel mode analog audio is selected for all four channels channels 1 2 and 3 4 the same analog audio signals are recorded on channels 1 and 3 and on channels 2 and 4 respectively That is the analog signal recorded on channel 1 is also recorded on channel 3 and the analog signal recorded on channel 2 is also recorded on channel 4 You can adjust the audio level on each of the four channels separately using the REC PB LEVEL control knobs with the VARIABLE switch set to REC Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as follows 1 Use the 4 lt A gt B buttons to move the cursor and the SET YES button to toggle the setting on and off 2 To save the settings press the MENU button to return to the previous screen then press the SET YES button Example settings AUDIO INPUT SOURCE ARRANGE ON OFF TO MENU SET KEY MENU KEY Input audio channel 1 CH1 is recorded on audio channel 1 CH1 on tape JInput audio channels 2 and 4 CH2 and CH4 are recorded mixed on audio channel 2 CH2 on tape Input audio channel 4 CH4 is recorded on audio channel 3 CH3 on tape Input audio channel 3 CH3 is recorded on audio channel 4 CH4 on tape Menu Contents snuay Z Jaydeyup 7
86. connector LTC VITC VITC is available only when the recording format setting of this unit is DVCAM e SDI IN connector RP188 SDI embedded timecode LTC e Video input connectors VITC only available when the recording format setting of this unit is DVCAM For linear editing using an editing control unit when using this unit as the recorder set the timecode recording mode to Internal Preset and the advance mode to Free Run If the recording format is DVCAM and timecode is recorded discontinuously you can overwrite the timecode or user bit data from any initial value set on this unit TC insert function 13 3 8 Press the DISPLAY button to set the LCD monitor display to status display mode or small screen display mode see page 14 Press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time data type indicator TC or UB TC To set the initial timecode value UB To set user bit data The current timecode value or user bit data is shown in the time counter display Recording Timecode and User Bit Data eyeq aul BuisN p saydeup 49 eyeq oul BuisN p sajdeuy 50 3 Set the TIME CODE menu items see page 75 as follows then press the SET YES button Menu item Setting TC MODE INT PRESET RUN MODE FREE RUN or REC RUN 2 DF MODE 2 ON DF mode or OFF NDF mode 1 The internal TC timecode generator begins to adv
87. creen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new settings are saved in memory When the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings After making menu setting changes to return settings to their factory default settings setting initialization use the following procedure To return a particular setting to its factory default setting In the screen for selecting the setting of the item press the RESET NO button For example to reinitialize the CHARA VSIZE item use the following operation Note that this assumes that in step 6 of the procedure in Changing the Settings of BASIC menu Items page 84 the setting has been changed to the setting x 2 different from the factory default T Press the RESET NO button The factory default setting of x 1 is selected 2 Press the SET YES button The setting returned to its factory default is saved in memory as the current setting To return all settings to their factory default settings T Press the MENU button to display the menu selection level 2 Press the gt B button to display level 1 of the setup menu 3 Press the RESET NO button A message appears to confirm whether or not you wish to return all settings to their factory default settings INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO FACTORY PR
88. ct the analog audio output reference level 4 4 dB gt gt gt 4dB Set to 4 dB 0 dB gt gt gt OdB Set to 0 dB 3 dB gt gt gt 3dB Set to 3 dB 6 dB gt gt gt 6dB Set to 6 dB 3 dB is displayed only when the system frequency is set to 50i snus Z 1 3 dey9 80 INT AUDIO SG gt Audio SG Select the operation of the internal audio test signal generator SILENCE gt gt silence Silent signal 1kHz SINE gt gt 1kHz 1 kHz 20 dB FSignal as the audio input in the video audio input selection section on the front panel the audio test signal generated by the internal audio test signal generator is input Menu Contents AUDIO CONTROL Audio Settings related to audio control JOG CONTROL gt Jog cirl Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback This setting is invalid when playing back in HDV format Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Do not adjust the audio playback speed ON gt gt ON Adjust the audio playback speed MUTING IN SHTL gt Shutl mute Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback This setting is invalid when playing back in HDV format OFF gt gt OFF Not suppressed CUEUP or PREROLL gt gt CUEUP Suppressed during cue up or preroll operations FULL gt gt FULL Suppressed in shuttle mode AUDIO EDIT gt Audio edit Specify the type of edit
89. ctor contact point becomes dirty connection problems may occur causing a loss of functions Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact the tape may become slackened and may not record and or play back correctly If a tape is left in the unit this may cause problems Before powering off the unit it is recommended to press the EJECT button to eject the tape For information about how to check the tape for slack see the next section 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 Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment and after about 10 seconds take it out Usable Cassettes suoiesedalg Z 19 dey9 37 suonesedaid zg sajdeup 38 Paper clip etc Reel Preventing accidental erasure Set the REC SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents REC SAVE switch Set to SAVE REC oN SAVE lt mr lr 17 To enable re recording Set the REC SAVE switch to REC Mini size S Insert the cassette into the middle of the cassette compartment Tape window facing upward Inner guides Medium size M Align the cassette with the outer guides
90. ctors are loop through connectors When using the signal input to the left Y S Y CPST connector as a composite video signal for example you can bridge connect the signal to other equipment via the right Y S Y CPST connector marked w When no connection is made to the right Y S Y CPST connector the left Y S Y CPST connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Q automatically e When S VIDEO is selected Connectors Audio channels on which input signals are recorded AUDIO IN 1 3 Audio channels 1 and 3 AUDIO IN 2 4 Audio channels 2 and 4 You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC MODE menu item see page 79 Connectors Input signal Y S Y CPST Y signal R Y S C C signal 3 58 MHz B Y not usable e When Y R B is selected Connectors Input signal Y S Y CPST Y signal R Y S C R Y signal B Y B Y signal 20 Names and Functions of Parts Analog video audio signal output section VIDEO YICPST___Pr R Y S C Pb B Y S Y OUT SUPER CPST D VIDEO OUT connectors monitor video output connector AUDIO OUT 1 3 2 4 connectors AUDIO 1 3 2 4 VIDEO OUT connectors monitor output connector BNC type There are the following VIDEO OUT connectors for outputting analog video signals e Y CPST e Pr R Y S C e Pb B Y S Y The signals output from these connectors depend on the setting of the VIDEO OUTPUT menu item see page 81 The setting
91. cutively from the timecode already recorded on the tape To do this set the TC MODE menu item to INT REGEN When recording starts the timecode on the tape is read and this unit internally generates and records continuing timecode In this case the frame count mode is the same as that of the timecode recorded on the tape drop frame or non drop frame When the recording format of the tape is HDV this setting is not available Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator to an External Timecode External Synchronization External regen mode You can synchronize the internal LTC Timecode signal connected to the TC IN connector VITC signal inserted in the video signal or RP188 LTC signal superimposed on SDI signal generator to an external timecode LTC input to this unit Use this method when synchronizing the timecode generators of multiple recorders when recording the playback timecode of an external VCR or when you want to record without interfering with the timecode relation of a source image When an external timecode is input the internal timecode generator advance mode and frame count mode are automatically set as follows Advance mode FREE RUN Frame count mode same as the external timecode drop frame or non drop frame Proceed as follows 1 Depending on the type of external timecode set the signal input source and TIME CODE menu item see page 75 as follows Extern
92. d as an option to enable the unit to be used as an editing recorder in an SD linear editing system It has a 2 7 inch 16 9 color LCD monitor allowing convenient checking of video audio levels menus and so on The principal feature of this unit are as follows 1 HDV and HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Limited JVC 2 DVCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation HDV Format Digital high definition HD video can be recorded on and played from an HDV DVCAM or DV format cassette The compression used for the HDV video signal is MPEG 2 as adopted for satellite and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcasting and Blu ray disc Within the HDV format this unit provides for an effective 1080 interlaced scan lines in HDV 1080 60i and HDV 1080 50i formats image size 1440 x 1080 pixels The video recording bitrate is approximately 25 Mbps The Chapter digital interface is i LINK allowing connection to HDV supporting peripherals High performance down conversion function When playing a tape recorded in HDV format down converted video can be output allowing preview on display devices that do not support digital high definition HD The aspect ratio can be converted either by squeeze or edge crop methods DVCAM DV Format Based on the 4 1 1 601 4 2 0 501 component digital consumer DV format DVCAM is a 1 4 inch professional digital recording format developed by Sony W
93. d output signals during playback is as follows Analog signal outputs YES output present NO no output Analog video outputs Analog audio outputs Composite S video 3 4 Component video 9 Composite Analog audio video 3 4 video text SD HD information Y CPST Y CPST Y CPST SUPER AUDIO AUDIO Pr R Y S C Pr R Y S C Pr R Y S C GRSI eee OEA Recorded format on the tape Pb B Y S Y Pb B Y S Y Pb B Y S Y DV pvcam YES YES YES YES YES YES YES DV SP 1 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES DVC PRO 25 Mbps 2 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES DV LP NO 7 NO NO NO NO NO NO HDV 1080 60i YES 8 YES 8 YES 8 YES YES 8 YES 2 YES 9 1080 50i YES 8 YES 8 YES 8 YES YES 8 YES 9 YES 9 720 30P YES YES YES YES 19 YES YES YES 1 Can be used in 525 60 625 50 format 2 DVCPRO format Cue track playback and playback in a format other than 25 Mbps are not possible 3 With the INTERFACE SELECT gt VIDEO OUTPUT menu item select whether to output a composite signal and S video signal simultaneous output possible an SD component signal or an HD component signal 4 A composite signal and S video signal can be output simultaneously 5 With the DISPLAY CONTROL gt CHARA DISPLAY menu item you can select not to display text information 6 With the INTERFACE SELECT gt AUDIO OUTPUT menu item you can select whether
94. e page 80 REC Control the analog digital audio input levels on channels 1 to 4 during recording PB Control the analog digital audio output levels on channels 1 to 4 during playback PRESET Control knobs are not effective VARIABLE switch Use to switch the way in which the REC PB LEVEL control knobs function e When selecting an i LINK HDV input to record signals in HDV format it is not possible to adjust the audio recording levels e The i LINK output audio signal levels cannot be adjusted with the REC PB LEVEL control knobs However when converting a tape recorded in HDV format to the DVCAM DV format using the i LINK output the adjustments of the PB LEVEL are reflected Names and Functions of Parts 13 MBIAJOAC Ja deUD M IAJBAC JE deUD 14 LCD monitor Status display mode Audio level meters Q IVER INPUT _ COMPOSITE System frequency display Recording playback signal format display 720 30P 720 60P HD SDI output format display Input signal display CH 1 CH 2 AES EBU ANALOG Output signal display cana ee CG REPEAT indicator Operation mode Small screen display mode Monitor area a SO 12 34 56 00 34 Cassette type Time counter display Audio mode VITC indicator Time data type indicator Full screen display mode
95. e value Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously To change other digits return to step 11 1 3 Press the SET YES button to confirm the defined value The message NOW SAVING is displayed on the monitor screen and Saving is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is being saved in memory The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving operation Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the unit off Playback 47 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooay g sa deyo 48 If you want to discard the changed value Press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET YES button to return to the menu display then press the MENU button again to end the menu operation without saving the changed value into memory After the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as shown in step 9 14 To set point B refer to steps 5 to 13 Select REPEAT END in step 5 B POINT in step 7 and B PRESET in step 9 1 B Press the MENU button to close the menu Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B You can set any desired tape position as point A or B and cue up to the set point when required Proceed as follows o Cueing up to point A Hold down the 4 A button and press the F FWD button or REW button Cueing up to point B Hold down the gt
96. e counter display Monitor screen Press the gt B button This displays menu level 2 for MENU GRADE Level 2 display for MENU GRADE SETUP MENU i MENU GRADE BASIC Basic Time counter display ENHANCED Monitor screen 5 Press the button to select ENHANCED SETUP MENU MENU GRADE BASIC BASIC A ENHANCED Enhanced Time counter display Monitor screen 6 Press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new settings are saved in the unit s memory When the save processiong finishes the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications If you power off the unit before saving operation is completed settings may be lost Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit e If you press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET YES button the new settings are not saved The message ABORT appears on the monitor screen and Abort in the time counter display for about 0 5 second and the system exits the menus To change more than one setting be sure to press the SET YES button after making the settings Meanings of indications on the monitor screen On screen indication Meaning Right pointing arrow gt at Pressing the B button the right of a menu item switches to the
97. e monitor screen is shown first then the indication of the same item or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets Menu contents Examples Indication on monitor Indication in time counter screen display OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational CASSETTE OUT gt gt Cass out EE gt gt gt EE e Settings preceded by an asterisk such as EE are factory default settings e In the time counter display one to three gt symbols may precede item or setting indications depending on the current menu level Larger numbers of gt symbols indicate lower menu levels OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational Operation settings REPEAT FUNCTION gt REP FUNC Make settings for repeat playback mode REPEAT MODE gt gt REPEAT MD Determine whether or not to put the unit into repeat playback mode Description of settings OFF gt gt gt OFF Do not put the unit into repeat playback mode ON gt gt gt ON Put the unit into repeat playback mode ON FREEZE gt gt gt FREEZE Put the unit into freeze playback mode In this case while the unit is cueing up to the repeat start point the freeze picture of the repeat end point is displayed REPEAT TOP gt gt REP TOP Determine whether the repeat start point is the beginning of tape or point A TAPE TOP gt gt gt Tape top The repeat start point is the beginning of tape
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99. ecode display Operation to carry out To cue up to point A or B Display the value of point B Press the lt A and gt B Cueing up Operation to carry out timecode point A timecode buttons at the same time _ lt S a Cues up to point B Hold down the B button and press the F FWD button or REW button Cues up to point A Hold down the A button and press the F FWD button or REW button 6 Tape transport control section Servo lock indicator REW PLAY F FWD STOP o 0 O o Q REC button STOP button F FWD button PLAY button REW button REW rewind button When you press this button it lights and the tape starts rewinding When the AUTO EE SELECT gt F FWD REW menu item see page 72 is set to PB the picture appears on the monitor during rewind PLAY button When you press this button it lights and playback begins If you press this button during recording or editing the recording or editing operation is stopped and this unit enters playback mode F FWD fast forward button When you press this button it lights and the tape is fast forwarded When the AUTO EE SELECT gt F FWD REW menu item see page 72 is set to PB the picture appears on the monitor during fast forward STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation O REC record button When you press this button while holdi
100. ect any line from 12 to 20 Factory default setting 18 LINE gt gt 18 line e You can insert the VITC signal in two places To insert it in two places set both this item and also VITC POS SEL 1 e The setting values are as follows when the system frequency is set to 50i 9 LINE gt gt 9 line to 22 LINE gt gt 22 line Select any line from 9 to 22 Factory default setting 21 LINE gt gt 21 line VITC OUTPUT gt VITC out Select the timecode to be output as VITC OFF gt gt OFF Do not output VITC TC gt gt TC Output TC after converting it into VITC VITC gt gt VITC Output VITC EE OUT PHASE gt EE out Determine the output phase for the LTC signal output from the TC OUT connector when recording timecode and in STOP REC mode forced EE mode NO OUTPUT gt gt NO OUT Suppress the output THROUGH gt gt through Output the timecode input to the TC IN connector as it is VIDEO INPUT PHASE gt gt V input Output the timecode with the same phase as the input video signal phase VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE gt gt V output Output the timecode with the same phase as the output video signal phase Menu Contents TIME CODE Time code Settings related to the timecode generator MUTING IN SRCH gt Muting Select whether to suppress the output from the TC OUT connector in search jog shuttle mode Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Do not suppress
101. ection levels Setup menu Time counter display SYSTEM MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Monitor screen 2 With SETUP MENU selected press the gt button All basic items in setup menu level are displayed Assigning a Function to the ASSIGN Button snuay Z Jaydeup 87 snuey Z Ja deup 88 SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL 2 oJ Operational Time counter display MENU GRADE BASIC Monitor screen 3 With OPERATIONAL FUNCTION shown in reverse video press the gt B button Level 2 of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION appears SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REP FUNC REPEAT FUNCTION kal Time counter display AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE STP amp EJ REC FORMAT ASSIGN KEY Monitor screen Press the button to display ASSIGN KEY in reverse video SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION AUTO EE SELECT Assign key Time counter display LOCAL ENABLE STP amp EJ REC FORMAT e ASSIGN KEY ce Monitor screen Press the gt B button Level 1 of the menu item you want to assign appears SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION ASSIGN KEY I OPERATIONAL _F UNCTIO DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL Operational Time counter display MENU GRADE Assignable menu items level 1 Monitor scr
102. ed independently Menu system for functionality and operation settings The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions Also by assigning a desired menu item to the ASSIGN button you can recall frequently used functions more rapidly Easy maintenance functions Self diagnostic alarm function This function automatically detects setup and connection errors operation faults and other problems It also displays a description of the problem its cause and the recommended response on the monitor screen or time counter display Digital hours meter The digital hours meter functions include four kinds of tally operations for operating hours head drum usage hours tape transport hours and tape threading unthreading times The tally results can be displayed on the monitor screen or the time counter display Internal test signal generator The unit has built in video and audio test signal generators The video test signal generator can produce either a color bar signal or a black burst signal The audio test signal generator can generate either a silent signal or a 1 kHz sine wave signal The HD SDI output and component output when HD is selected outputs an HD color bar signal or black burst signal Carry out these selections in the menus Option Board HVBK 1505 Analog Input Board Installing this in the unit enables the following formats of analog video audio sig
103. editing control unit is used selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing control unit Recording yoeghe q pue Bulpiovey g Jaydeyo 39 yoeqhe q pue Bulpiooay g sa deyo 40 recorded 3 Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be Press the buttons in the video audio input selection section to select the desired signal formats Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the input signal display Video input Corresponding Lit button or signal input button in the indicator in the connector video audio input signal input selection display section Composite VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO IN Y in video area S Y CPST S video VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO 2 in IN Y S Y CPST video area and R Y S C Component VIDEO Y RB in video VIDEO IN Y area S Y CPST R Y S C and B Y SDI SDI IN VIDEO SDI in video area HDV format i LINK LINK HDV in i LINK video area compliant HDV indicator and digital video i LINK button lit BHDV DV DV DVCAM i LINK LINK DV format i LINK DVCAM in video compliant area digital video DV or DVCAM indicator or HDV DV i LINK button lit Internal test VIDEO SG in video video area a When the HVBK 1505 option board is not installed pressing buttons in the input selection section does not select or show an input signal b When the inpu
104. een Press the button or 4 button Level 1 of the menu item you want to assign appears in reverse video When the menu item you want to assign is on level 1 go to step 8 When the menu item you want to assign is on level 2 go to step 7 Assigning a Function to the ASSIGN Button Example Display when TIME CODE is selected SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION ASSIGN KEY OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL gt Time code Time counter display SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL MENU GRADE Monitor screen T Press the gt button to go to menu level 2 Next you can press the button or button to display the level 2 menu item you want to assign in reverse video Example Display when RUN MODE is selected SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION ASSIGN KEY TIME CODE TC MODE RUN mode Time counter display Monitor screen Press the SET YES button This assigns the selected menu item to the ASSIGN button The monitor screen shows the message NOW SAVING and the time counter display shows Saving while the changed setting is saved in memory in this unit Once a menu item is assigned to the ASSIGN button the currently assigned item is indicated with an asterisk during the next setting To cancel saving the changed setting Press the MENU button to end the menu operation Appendix Important Notes on Operation On safety e Should any liquid
105. een recorded by a DV format recorder can be played back on this unit but cannot be used for recording at editing operation When you insert such a cassette into this unit the NO EDIT indicator lights up in the LCD monitor HDV DVCAM cassettes The following figure illustrates the HDV DVCAM cassettes REC SAVE switch For details of this switch see Preventing accidental erasure page 38 Mini size S Standard size oI Cassette memory This memory is used to store ClipLink log data Cassette compatibility For HDV recording a DV standard cassette tape can be used The HDV 1080i format used by this unit has a video bitrate for recording of 25 Mbps and the recording track width on the tape is 10 um the same as the consumer DV SP format The DVCAM format has a track width of 15 um 1 5 times that of the HDV or DV SP format Therefore when recording in DVCAM format on the same tape the recording time is two thirds that for HDV recording or DV SP recording Notes on using cassettes Before storing the cassette for a long period of time rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case preferably on end instead of flat on its side Storing a cassette in any other condition not rewound out of its case etc may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time If the cassette memory conne
106. ems In step 3 first select MENU GRADE and next select ENHANCED then press the SET YES button to save the setting in memory With this done when you press the MENU button and the gt B button to display the setup menu all BASIC and ENHANCED menu items on menu level 1 appear Changing the Settings of ENHANCED Menu Items To change the settings of ENHANCED menu items first carry out the procedure in the previous section Displaying Enhanced Items then proceed as follows MENU ASSIGN RESET NO 1 amp SET YES C 4 O 2 a Ce E 3 TC PRESET Changing Menu Settings 1 Press the MENU button The menu selection level display appears on the monitor 2 With SETUP MENU selected press the gt B button This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu level 1 Level 1 menu display SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL INTERFACE SELECT SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL a del Current setting Monitor screen Menu grade Time counter display 3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the procedure in the section Changing the Settings of BASIC menu Items page 84 using the t 4 lt A gt B buttons to select an item and change its setting 4 When you have completed the settings press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor s
107. er This displays all possible settings for the item selected See step 1 of the foregoing menu level or to a setting in step 5 operating procedure selection screen ie en Left pointing arrow lt at Pressing the A button DISPLAY CONTROL gt gt x1 the left of a menu item returns to the previous n euisice US 1ZE xd Time counter display See step 4 of the foregoing higher menu level aE x2 operating procedure Monitor screen 7 Press the or button to change the setting of the item Changing Menu Settings 85 snus Z Ja deup 86 On screen indication Meaning Character string at the right Current setting of the menu of a menu item item When shown with a colon the current setting is the same as the factory default setting See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure When shown with a raiseddot the current setting is different from the factory default setting See step 2 of the operating procedure in Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items An asterisk in a complete Factory default setting list of settings See step 6 of the foregoing operating procedure Displaying ENHANCED Menu Items The factory default setting is not to display ENHANCED menu items To display enhanced items set the MENU GRADE menu item see page 82 to ENHANCED following the procedure in the previous section Changing the Settings of Basic It
108. es i LINK input output supporting HDV 10801 and DVCAM DV formats SDI AES EBU This provides SD digital video audio input and output HD SDI This provides HD SDI output when playing tapes recorded in HDV format Analog interfaces The unit can also use the following analog interfaces Analog video These interfaces include an SD component HD component composite and S video output The same BNC type output connectors are used to output signals in 4 different formats selected with menu items for output Also the unit is equipped with a dedicated monitor connector to output composite video so that when playing a tape recorded in HDV format a down converted signal can be viewed on an external monitor This output can also include superimposed timecode operating mode indications error messages and other text information Further installing the option board HVBK 1505 enables the unit to support a component SD signal only composite and S video input Analog audio The unit has two audio channels for output When in 4 channel mode the two audio channels can be output either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3 and 4 The analog output interfaces are provided as standard so that the unit can readily be used as a viewer for example at broadcasting stations and aboard outside broadcast vans without requiring any option boards Inputting analog Features video and audio signals requires the optional HVBK 1505 Analog Input B
109. ettes This unit can use the HDV DVCAM cassettes listed below The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of recording playback and that of a mini S cassette is 40 minutes When DV SP format or HDV format is used these recording playback times are extended to 276 minutes and 60 minutes respectively DVCAM cassettes Model name Size PDV 34 64 94 124 184 Standard size L PDVM 12 22 32 34 40 Mini size S HDV cassettes Model name Size PHDV 64DM 124DM Standard size L 186DM 276DM PHDVM 63DM Mini size S The in each model name is actually ME indicating that a cassette memory is contained N indicating that no cassette memory is contained or MEM indicating a master tape The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording playback time in minutes for each model For example the PDV 184ME has a maximum recording playback time of 184 minutes For details of the format see Differences among HDV 1080i DVCAM and DV formats page 32 DVCPRO 25 Mbps cassettes are usable for playback but not for recording on this unit If you insert an incorrect type of cassette it will be automatically ejected Although this unit can use DV series consumer cassettes video or audio noise may occur on some tapes For reliable playback editing recording and storage use HDV or DVCAM cassettes Cassettes that have b
110. evel so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum When the level exceeds 0 dB the OVER indicator lights When recording at reference level When the VARIABLE switch on the front panel is set to PRESET recording is carried out at the preset reference level Reference level setting The factory preset reference level for analog audio input is 20 dB This setting can be changed to 18 16 or 12 dB using the LEVEL SELECT menu item see page 80 For recording in DV SP format the reference level is fixed at 12 dB Timecode setting For details of timecode settings when recording see Chapter 4 Using Time Data page 49 Carrying out Recording This section describes how to record video and audio signals input to the input connectors of this unit 1 Remote control switch When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector or the HDV DV connector of this unit set the remote control switch to OPIN or i LINK When not set the switch to LOCAL T After checking the following items hold the cassette with the tape window facing upward then insert it into the recorder this unit as illustrated on page 38 Item to check See section Make sure that the REC SAVE switch of the cassette is set to REC Preventing accidental erasure pa
111. g figure shows an HD cut editing system comprising this unit as a player and an HDW M2000 M2000P unit as a recorder In this example video and audio signals are connected by HD SDI and control signals are transferred via the REMOTE connector 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied 9 pin remote cable not supplied t gt HD monitor HD SDI input HVR 1500 this unit player HD SDI OUT1 0UT2 Reference video signal REF VIDEO IN HDSDI HDW M2000 2000P OUTPUT3 REMOTE 1 IN P recorder SUPER P HD SDI input HD monitor HDW M2000 M2000P Settings on this unit recorder settings REFVIDEO INPUT connector 9P N 75 Q termination switch ON Audio selection function switching button INPUT button HDSDI Function menu HOME gt F1 VID IN SDI Function menu page 1 gt F1 TCG INT Function menu page 1 gt F2 PR RGN PRESET Function menu page 1 gt F3 RUN FREE REMOTE 1 9P button lit Remote control switch For details of HDW M2000 M2000P settings refer to the HDW M2000
112. ge 38 Check for tape slack Checking the tape for slack page 37 Make sure that the HUMID alarm is not shown in the time counter display Condensation page 89 The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound round the head drum The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates and the STOP button lights If the REC INHI indicator lights The probable causes are as follows e It indicates that the REC SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been set to SAVE Press the EJECT button to remove the cassette then set the REC SAVE switch to REC and reload the cassette The REC INHIBIT menu item see page 72 is set to ON Set it to OFF 2 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button This puts the unit into recording mode and the tape starts moving e Once you have started recording you cannot change the audio mode or recording format e If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched it is not possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator It means cam The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory Recording 41 yoeghe q pue Bulpiovey g Jaydeyo yoeqhe q pue Bulpiooay g saydeyo 42 Indicator It means CLioo There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded
113. gt gt gt A point Time counter display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE OFF Se REPEAT TOP 1A i REPEAT END 1U END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen gt gt REP TOP Time counter display 11 Press the lt 4 A or gt B button to select the digit in 9 Press the button to select A PRESET SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE OFF gt gt A preset Time counter display 1A REPEAT END U END Sa 2 ed d be B PRESET Monitor screen 1 OPress the gt B button The A PRESET MODE screen appears The timecode value of the current point A is displayed below the screen title A PRESET MODE 00 00 00 00 Time counter display A 00 00 00 00 INC DEC CT CLI KEY SHIFT C3 KEY CLEAR RESET KEY DATA SAVE SET KEY TO MENU MENU KEY Monitor screen yoeghe q pue Bulpiovey g Jaydeyo the timecode value display that you want to change Each press of the button causes the digit to the left or right to begin flashing Holding the button down moves the flashing digit continuously If you want to clear the timecode value press the RESET NO button The value is cleared to 00 00 00 00 and the leftmost digit begins flashing 1 2 Press the t or 4 button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit Each press of the button increments or decrements th
114. gt i Link Out When playing a tape recorded in HDV format set the format output from the HDV DV connector Before changing the setting either temporarily disconnect the i LINK cable or power off the connected device HDV gt gt HDV Output in HDV format DV SP gt gt DV SP Down convert and output in DV format DVCAM gt gt DVCAM Down convert and output in DVCAM format DOWN CONVERTER gt CONV MODE gt gt D Con Down Conv Select the Mod Select conversion aspect ratio conversion mode SQUEEZE gt gt gt Squeeze Select the squeeze mode EDGE CROP gt gt gt Edge Crp Select the edge crop mode een CROP POSI gt gt Crop Posi i Control crop position 0 gt gt gt 0 to B4 gt gt gt B4 Factory default setting 5A SDI H ANC gt SDI H ANC Select whether to add RP188LTC gt gt RP188LTC RP188 timecode OFF gt gt gt OFF Do not embed an LTC signal ON gt gt gt ON Output an embedded LTC signal RP188 LTC and aspect ratio data to the ancillary data space of the SDSDI output ASPECT gt gt ASPECT Aspect ratio data OFF gt gt gt OFF Do not embed aspect ratio data ON gt gt gt ON Output embedded aspect ratio data Menu Contents snuay Z 1 deyo 81 SYSTEM SEL System Sel Settings related to system selection Select system frequency to use Description of settings 59 94i UC gt
115. h a soft dry cloth In the event of extreme dirt use a cloth steeped in a neutral detergent to remove the dirt then wipe with a dry cloth Applying alcohol thinners insecticides or other volatile solvents may result in deforming the casing or damaging the finish On repacking and shipping Save the original shipping carton and packing material they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit For maximum protection repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory and take care not to impart violent shocks in transit Note on faulty pixels on the LCD panel The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99 99 Thus a very small proportion of pixels may be stuck either always off black always on red green or blue or flashing In addition over a long period of use because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display such stuck pixels may appear spontaneously These problems are not a malfunction Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded data Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location or if you use it in a very humid place moisture from the air may condense on the head drum This is called Important Notes on Operation xlpueddy 89 xlpueddy O 0 condensation and if a tape is run in this state the tape may stick to the dru
116. he ON position Set the 75 Q termination switches to OFF on all monitors other than the loop end monitor Audio problem Symptom The REC PB LEVEL control knobs do not work Cause The VARIABLE switch on the front panel is set to PRESET Remedy Set the VARIABLE switch to REC when recording or set it to PB when playing back Editing restriction Symptom Execution of video editing in insert mode erases subcode data user bit data etc recorded on tape other than timecode data Cause This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder Alarm Messages When operating this unit the unit may sometimes output alarm messages such as the one shown below to the monitor screen and the time counter display ALARM TO LOCAL Monitor screen REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED ee Cause of alarm SET REMOTE LOCAL SWITCHe Direction REMOTE Time counter display Alarm Messages and associated directions If such an alarm message appears a connection or operation error may have been made or condensation on heads may have occurred Follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen To display alarm messages on the monitor screen it is necessary for the monitor to be connected to the SUPER CPST connector and set the following menu items to ON e CHARA DISPLAY see page 73 e ALARM see page 75 e REF ALARM see page 75
117. hen 3 4 CH is selected Audio channel 2 when 1 2 CH is selected or silent when 3 4 CH is selected AUDIO OUT 2 4 e In 4 channel 32 kHz mode Audio channel 1 when 1 2 CH is Connectors AUDIO OUT 1 3 Output audio channels selected or audio channel 3 when 3 4 CH is selected AUDIO OUT 2 4 Audio channel 2 when 1 2 CH is selected or audio channel 4 when 3 4 CH is selected Names and Functions of Parts 21 MAIAJOAC J deUD M Q Je deuD 22 Digital signal input output section SDI IN connector SDI OUT1 OUT2 connectors HD SDI OUT1 OUT2 connectors OUT1 OUT2 HD SDI AUDIO AES EBU IN 1 2 3 4 connectors AUDIO AES EBU OUT 1 2 3 4 connectors SDI IN Serial Digital Interface input connector BNC type This connector inputs digital video and audio signals in SDI format SD To select the required input signal formats use the VIDEO button in the video audio input selection section see page 12 The current input signal selections are indicated in the input signal display see page 15 SDI OUT1 OUT2 SDI signal output 1 output 2 connectors BNC type These connectors output video and audio signals in SDI format SD HD SDI OUT1 OUT2 HD Serial Digital Interface output1 output2 connectors BNC type These connectors output video and audio signals in HD SDI format A signal is output from the H
118. his unit does not coincides with that of the loaded tape e When your current purpose is editing set the remote control switch to LOCAL and set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape using the REC MODE menu item see page 79 then set the switch to 9PIN or i LINK e When your current purpose is recording you can use the tape currently loaded in the unit The recording format of the currently loaded tape is HDV DV or DVCPRO Replace the tape with one recorded in the DVCAM format The recording format selected on this unit is HDV or DV SP Select the DVCAM format Time data problems Symptom Cannot freely set the initial time data value Cause The TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN Remedy Change the setting of the TC MODE menu item see page 75 to INT PRESET CNT is selected as the time data type to be displayed the CNT time data type indicator is lit Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the TC or UB time data type indicator light up the CNT value cannot be set freely The remote control switch is set to other than LOCAL and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP amp EJECT or ALL DISABLE Set the remote control switch to LOCAL to turn the remote indicator off or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item see page 72 to ALL ENABLE The tape is running but the time data is not shown in the time counter display The MENU but
119. hod or in the following figure When you connect a monitor with method Q set the INTERFACE SELECT gt VIDEO OUTPUT menu item to COMPONENT HD see page 81 HVR 1500 this unit Y CPST MONITOR f HD SDI Pr R Y S C AUDIO amp OUT1 OUT2 Pb B Y S Y j RGB COMPONENT cel LMD 9050 LCD monitor Connection method and cables Connection method Connection cables not supplied HD SDI 75Q coaxial cable Component 75Q coaxial cable Y CPST Pr R Y S C Phono plug miniplug cable Pb B Y S Y Audio MONITOR AUDIO Superimposed Text Information The composite signals output from the SUPER CPST connector can contain superimposed text information including timecode menu settings and alarm messages To Turn Superimposed Text on and off Set the DISPLAY CONTROL gt CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 ON Display superimposed text OFF Do not display superimposed text For details of timecode settings and display see Chapter 4 Using Time Data page 49 Adjusting the Text Display You can use the items in the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item see page 73 to specify the position size and type of superimposed characters Information Displayed ENTime data type Time data
120. ing for audio signals This setting is invalid for the HDV format CUT EDIT gt gt Cut edit Cut editing Discontinuity in audio signal may result at the editing point causing noise during playback FADE IN OUT gt gt Fade Fade in and fade out IN OUT We DV PB ATT gt DV PB ATT When playing back a tape recorded in consumer DV format select whether to attenuate the audio output level OFF gt gt OFF Do not attenuate ON gt gt ON Attenuate This setting is valid only when the recording format setting is DVCAM This is not valid for DV SP format INTERFACE SELECT Interface Settings related to external interfaces VIDEO OUTPUT gt Video Out Select the format of analog video signals to be output from the three VIDEO OUT connectors Description of settings COMPOSITE amp S VIDEO gt gt Compst amp S Set to S Y S C output and composite output COMPONENT SD gt gt Compnt SD Set to component Y R Y B Y SD output COMPONENT HD gt gt Compnt HD Set to component Y Pr Pb HD output AUDIO OUTPUT gt Audio Out Select the channels for audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1 3 and 2 4 connectors 1 2 CH gt gt 1 2CH Output channel 1 to the AUDIO OUT 1 3 connector and channel 2 to the AUDIO OUT 2 4 connector 3 4 CH gt gt 3 4CH Output channel 3 to the AUDIO OUT 1 3 connector and channel 4 to the AUDIO OUT 2 4 connector i LINK OUTPUT
121. ing mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the loaded tape EDIT MODE Lights when this unit is set in editing mode such as assemble editing or insert editing under the control of either an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector or device connected to the is HDV DV connector on the rear panel see page 19 Repeat repeat playback indicator Lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item see page 71 is set to ON to enable the repeat playback function Time data type indicator Indicates the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display TC SMPTE timecode UB User bit data CNT Count value of the time counter VITC VITC timecode VIUB VITC user bit data VITC indicator Lights when VITC is being read or recorded regardless of time data shown in the time counter display Recording playback signal format display Indicates the recording playback video format HD SDI output format display When converting the recording signal format on the tape for output from the HD SDI OUT connector this shows the signal format of the HD SDI output Input signal display Indicates the signal formats of video and audio inputs selected with the buttons i LINK VIDEO CH1 1 2 CH2 3 4 in video audio input selection section First top line Video area Indicates the signal format of video input Second and third lines Audio area Indicates the signal formats of the audio
122. ings indications SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD LED t Monitor screen 5 Press the or button to select the item whose Notes setting you wish to change If you power off the unit before saving operation is For menu items on level 3 press the gt B button to completed settings may be lost Wait until the go to level 3 then press the or button to select the saving is completed before powering off the unit item whose setting you wish to change If instead of pressing the SET YES button you press the MENU button the new settings are not Example Display when CHARA VSIZE is selected saved The message ABORT appears on the snu y Z 1 deyo apace CONTROL gt Chara size monitor screen and Abort in the time counter CHARA DISPLAY ON Time counter display display for about 0 5 second and the system exits CHARA TYPE WHITE the menus To change more than one setting be sure CHARA USIZE i me i DISPLAY INFO T amp STA to press the SET YES button after making the SUB STATUS OFF MENU DISPLAY WHITE settings PEAK HOLD OFF OVER DISP HOLD OFF LCD Meanings of indications on the monitor screen Monitor screen On screen indication Meaning 6 Press the gt B button Right pointing arrow gt at Pressing the gt B button 8 f the right of a menu item switches to the next low
123. initial timecode value and user bit data see Setting the Timecode Initial Value and Setting User Bit Data page 49 COUNTER SELECT button Press this buton to select the type of time data to be displayed in the time counter display Each press of this button cycles through the following three indicator display options e CNT count value of the time counter e TC timecode 1 e UB user bit data 2 1 When the TC SELECT menu item is set to VITC displayed as VITC VITC timecode 2 When the TC SELECT menu item is set to VITC displayed as VIUB VITC user bit data When the remote control switch on this unit is set to 9PIN or i LINK and an external device is connected to the REMOTE connector or i HDV DV connector on the rear panel then it is only possible to switch TC and UB by pressing the COUNTER SELECT button on this unit In this case carry out the time data display switching from the external device DISPLAY button Each press of this button cycles through the following three display modes of the LCD monitor Status display mode default screen mode displaying input output signals and other setting details Small screen display mode for monitoring the video while displaying audio level meters timecodes and other information Full screen display mode for monitoring the video full screen Names and Functions of Parts 1 1 M Q Je deuD 12 1 Video audio input selection section
124. inputs When there is no signal in the selected input the corresponding input signal indication flashes The indicators without the corresponding option board installed in the unit do not light e When i LINK input is selected Indicator in video area i LINK HDV Signal format The digital video and audio signals in i LINK compliant HDV format are selected Indicator in video area i LINK DV or i LINK DVACAM 7 Signal format The digital video and audio signals in i LINK compliant DVCAM DV format are selected 1 The display follows the recording format setting in the REC FORMAT menu item see page 72 e When video input is selected Indicator in Signal format video area COMPOSITE Composite video signal optional HVBK 1505 board required S VIDEO S video separated Y and C signals optional HVBK 1505 board required COMPONENT SD Y R Y and B Y component video signals optional HVBK 1505 board required SDI SDI video signal SG Video test signal factory default setting e Audio The audio inputs for CH1 1 2 and CH2 3 4 can be selected respectively The following table shows the relationship between the audio area indications and the signal selection Indicator in audio area CH 1 1 2 ANALOG AES EBU SDI SG Signal format The indicator corresponding to the signal format selected for audio input to channel 1 when in
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126. is indicated in the video area of the output signal display see page 16 The analog video signals that can be output from these connectors are indicated in the following charts The monitor video output connector SUPER CPST is a dedicated monitor connector to output composite video The superimposed text information output from the SUPER CPST connector can be set to ON output or OFF do not output with the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 When COMPOSITE S is selected Connectors Output signal Y CPST Composite signal Pr R Y S C C signal Pb B Y S Y Y signal SUPER CPST Composite signal When COMPONENT SD is selected Connectors Output signal Y CPST SD Y signal Pr R Y S C SD R Y signal Pb B Y S Y SD B Y signal SUPER CPST Composite signal When COMPONENT HD is selected Connectors Output signal Y CPST HD Y signal Pr R Y S C HD Pr signal Pb B Y S Y HD Pb signal Connectors Output signal Composite signal SUPER CPST AUDIO OUT 1 3 2 4 connectors XLR 3 pin male These connectors output analog audio signals The output audio channels are determined by the playback audio mode and the setting 1 2 CH or 3 4 CH of the AUDIO OUTPUT menu item see page 81 as follows e In 2 channel 48 kHz or 44 1 kHz mode Connectors Output audio channels AUDIO OUT 1 3 Audio channel 1 when 1 2 CH is selected or silent w
127. isplay fields 2 and 4 H Operation mode of this unit Display Operation mode CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded THREADING Tape loading UNTHREADING Tape unloading STANDBY OFF Standby off mode T RELEASE Tape tension released STOP Stop mode F FWD Fast forward mode REW Rewind mode PREROLL Preroll mode PLAY Playback mode servo unlocked PLAY PAUSE Temporary stop of playback PLAY LOCK Playback mode servo locked REC Record mode servo unlocked REC LOCK Record mode servo locked REC PAUSE Temporary stop of recording Superimposed Text Information 27 Display Operation mode EDIT Edit mode servo unlocked EDIT LOCK Edit mode servo locked JOG STILL Still picture in jog mode JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction SHUTTLE Speed Shuttle mode AUTO EDIT Automatic editing mode PREVIEW Preview mode Q 8 REVIEW Review mode N a oO O g 2 a 28 Displaying Supplementary Status Information Displaying Supplementary Status Information When you set the DISPLAY CONTROL gt SUB STATUS menu item see page 74 to other than OFF you can view supplementary status information on the monitor screen below the operating mode display area telfa efofe k Ldinjs v laji l2js 4 iT c Supplementary status information The following items of supplementary status information are displa
128. it For HDV 1080i format the user bit data can only be recorded every 3 frames 5 Use the lt A and gt B buttons to move the flashing digit to the value to be changed To set a value of 00 00 00 00 simply press the RESET NO button Recording Timecode and User Bit Data 6 Use the t and 4 buttons to change the value of the flashing digit Enter hexadecimal values 0 to 9 A to F when setting user bit data T Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have set the desired values for all digits 8 Press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new settings are saved in memory When the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving operation Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the unit off To set the current time as the initial timecode value In step 3 above set the RUN MODE menu item to FREE RUN then set the current time format HH MM SS FF hours minutes seconds frames in step 4 and subsequent steps Recording Timecode to Continue from Previously Recorded Timecode Internal regen mode When the recording format on the tape is DVCAM or DV and the recording format of this unit is set to be the same as on the tape you can record timecode conse
129. ith SETUP MENU selected in reverse video press the gt B button This displays all BASIC menus on menu level 1 Level 1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL Pod Operational Time counter display MENU GRADE BASIC Monitor screen Press the t or 4 button to select the required item Example Display when DISPLAY CONTROL is selected SETUP MENU SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL gt gt x2 CHARA VUSIZE 7 1 i OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Display Ei s Time counter display THe EEDE Em Time counter display TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL J MENU GRADE BASIC Monitor screen Monitor screen 8 To change other settings press the A button to 4 Press the gt B button return to the previous screen then repeat steps 5 to 7 ired This displays menu level 2 for the menu item selected ase a in step 3 9 When you have completed the settings press the SET Example Level 2 display for DISPLAY CONTROL YES button DISPLAY CONTROL Sa Chara disp The message NOW SAVING appears on the POSITION Time counter display monitor screen and Saving appears in the time EHAA Wee counter display while the new settings are saved in DISPLAY INFO memory When the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal Current sett
130. ith this unit you can record and play in DVCAM format and DV format SP mode For details see Recording Formats and Input Output Signals page 32 Wide track The recording track width of the DVCAM formatis 15 um 50 wider than the 10 um of the DV format This ensures adequate reliability for professional use DV format and DVCPRO 25 Mbps format playback functions You can play cassettes recorded in DV format SP mode only and DVCPRO 25 Mbps on this unit When using these as editing material in a linear editing system as with a DVCAM recorded cassette you can use the jog audio digital slow motion high speed search and other functions for editing with rapid response and high precision Features 7 MBIAJOAC Je deUD M IAJBAC JE deUD The cue audio on a DVCPRO recorded tape cannot be played back Recording in DVCPRO format is not supported e A DV LP recorded tape cannot be played back Support for three cassette sizes There are two sizes of cassette standard L and mini S You can use either size with this unit The unit also accepts standard L and medium M sizes of DVCPRO cassette e When a cassette is inserted the reel mechanism of the unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted cassette e A cassette adapter is not required Variety of Interfaces Digital interfaces The following digital interfaces can be used with the unit i LINK HDV DV This provid
131. l Playback Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording repeat playback between selected start and end points Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback You can set the repeat playback start point point A and end point point B by using the current tape position or inputting timecode values To perform repeat playback after setting points A and B press the PLAY button When the DSRM 10 Remote Control Unit is connected you can also start repeat playback by pressing its PLAY button When performing repeat playback using points A and B as the playback start and end points make sure that the REPEAT TOP and REPEAT END menu items see page 71 are set to A POINT and B POINT respectively Playback yoeghe q pue Bulpiovey g Jaydeyo 45 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooay Ja deyo 46 Setting the current tape position as point A or B Buttons used for setting the current tape position MENU ASSIGN RESET NO TC PRESET SET YES Buttons used for setting the current tape position MENU ASSIGN _ RESET NO 1 15 PRESET SET YES 13 12 8 11 2 3 4 6 10 11 as point A as point B While holding down the SET YES button in the menu control section press the lt A or gt B button The timecode value of the current tape position is se
132. layed in 10 hour increments T2 DRUM ROTATION mode The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10 hour increments T3 TAPE RUNNING mode The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation for fast forward rewind playback and search except in still search mode is displayed in 10 hour increments CT THREADING mode The cumulative number of tape threading unthreading operation pairs is displayed in 10 operation pair increments For all modes except T1 OPERATION there are two types of count a trip count which is resettable and the cumulative total from manufacture which is unresettable Displaying the digital hours meter Use the following procedure T Press the MENU button The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display Setup menu Time counter display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU ls AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Monitor screen 2 Press the button to select HOURS METER SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION Hours meter Time counter display Monitor screen 3 Press the gt B button The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are indicated on the monitor screen and in the time counter display Digital hours meter indications on the monitor screen All four counts T1 T2 T3 and CT are indicated on the monitor screen Resettable trip counts Unresettable counts
133. m and can be easily damaged To lessen the risk of this occurring this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system If condensation occurs while the unit is operating The alarm message MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED appears on the monitor screen and the alarm message HUMID in the time counter display At the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically If this happens leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm messages disappear If the condensation alarm message appears immediately after powering on Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm message disappears You cannot load a cassette into the unit while the alarm message is being displayed Once the alarm message disappears the unit is ready for use Periodical Maintenance Periodical Maintenance Digital hours meter The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the total operating time the head drum rotation time the tape transport operating time and the number of threading unthreading operations These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this unit Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance In general consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks Digital hours meter display modes The digital hours meter has the following four display modes T1 OPERATION mode The cumulative total hours during which the unit is powered on is disp
134. me mode or non drop frame mode Normally select drop frame mode to keep in synchronization with real time The non drop frame mode is useful for example when using computer graphics and working on a frame count basis Displayed only when the system frequency is set to 60i ON DF gt gt ON DF Drop frame mode OFF NDF gt gt OFF NDF Non drop frame mode Menu Contents snuay z 1 deyo 75 snuey Z Ja deup 76 TIME CODE Time code Settings related to the timecode generator TC SELECT gt TC select Determine which to display in the time counter display TC or VITC TC is always displayed regardless the setting during the HDV mode Description of settings VITC gt gt VITC Display VITC TC gt gt TC Display TC VITC gt VITC Determine whether to record the internally generated timecode as VITC This setting is invalid when the recording mode is in HDV format OFF gt gt OFF Do not record the internally generated timecode as VITC VITC present in the input video signal is recorded unchanged ON gt gt ON Record the internally generated timecode as VITC TCG REGEN gt TCG regen Select the signal to be regenerated when the timecode generator is in the regeneration mode i e when the TC MODE menu item is set to INT REGEN or EXT REGEN TC amp UB gt gt TC amp UB Both the timecode and user bit data are regenerated TC gt
135. monitor see page 14 LOCAL Qpon LLINK 4 Remote control switch indicator section see page 17 o DV on 5 Arrow buttons see page 17 D 6 Tape transport control section see page 18 POWER switch Press the side to power on the unit This causes the LCD monitor to light To power off the unit press the side of the switch Names and Functions of Parts MONITOR SELECT monitor audio selection button Press this button to select the audio channels to be output via the PHONES jack on the front panel or MONITOR AUDIO connector on the rear panel When the audio level meters are displayed on the LCD monitor the channel indicators below the level meters are highlighted to indicate the channel selection LEVEL audio level adjustment knob This adjusts the volume of the audio output from the PHONES jack At the same time it adjusts the volume of the output from the MONITOR AUDIO connector on the rear panel PHONES jack stereo phone jack Connect stereo headphones to the jack for audio monitoring during recording playback and editing A channel to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT button When the audio level meters are displayed on the LCD monitor the channel indicators below the level meters are highlighted to indicate the channel selection CONTROL S connector stereo minijack Connect a SIRCS
136. n observing the composite video output level using a composite vectorscope PB PR COMPONENT gt gt gt Cmpni Select this setting when observing the component video output level using a component vectorscope ADJ RANGE gt gt Adj range Select the variable range of the VIDEO and CHROMA gains 3 to 3 dB gt gt gt 3 3 3 dB to 3 dB WIDE gt gt gt wide lt o to 3 dB VIDEO GAIN gt gt V gain Adjust the video output level 000 gt gt gt 000 to 3FF gt gt gt 3FF Factory default setting 200H CHROMA GAIN gt gt C gain Adjust the chroma output level 000 gt gt gt 000 to 3FF gt gt gt 3FF Factory default setting 200H CHROMA PHASE gt gt C phase Adjust the chroma phase 00 gt gt gt 00 to FF gt gt gt FF Factory default setting 80H SETUP LEVEL gt gt Setup lev Adjust the black setup level 000 gt gt gt 000 to 3FF gt gt gt 3FF Factory default setting 200H Menu Contents VIDEO CONTROL Video Settings related to video control HD PROCESS CONTROL gt HD Process ADJ RANGE gt gt Adj range Select the adjustment range for video gain and chrominance gain Description of settings 3 to 3 db gt gt gt 3 3 3 dB to 3 dB WIDE gt gt gt wide oo to 3 dB VIDEO GAIN gt gt V gain Control the video output level 000 gt gt gt 000 to 3
137. n use the following time data Count value of the counter CNT relative position on the tape in frame units Can be reset REC DATE TIME display recording date and recording time except when recording format is DVCPRO Timecode setting display recording and playback e LTC and user bit data e VITC Recording on the tape and tape playback are in DVCAM format only e RP188 SDI embedded timecode The relation between recording playback format and handled time data is as follows YES handling possible NO handling impossible Recording Time data playback formal Counter LTC and yitc2 REC DATE user bit TIME data HDV 1080i YES YES NO Display only DVCAM YES YES YES 32 Display only DV SP YES YES 1 NO Display only DVCPRO YES YES NO NO 25 Mbps 1 For cassettes recorded on consumer equipment the recording is always in DF mode User bit data cannot be hadled 2 You can synchronize this unit s internal timecode generator to the VITC in an analog video signal However this can only be recorded as VITC data when the recording format of this unit is DVCAM 3 If REC DATE TIME is recorded in place of VITC then REC DATE TIME is displayed 4 When REC DATE TIME is recorded by setting the VITC menu item to ON you can display the REC DATE TIME value in place of VITC You can also output a timecode read from the tape or input an external timecode signal e REC DATE TIME rec
138. nals to be input Analog video signal input The three BNC connectors are each used to input the following three signal types e Composite video signal e S video signal e Component video signal Y R Y B Y Analog audio signal input XLR connector female These input signals can only be recorded in DVCAM DV SP format Consult your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative for more information about purchasing and installing an option board Features 9 MBIAJOAC 19 dey9 M Q 19 dey9 10 Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel POWER switch MONITOR SELECT button LEVEL knob PHONES jack CONTROL S connector 1 Video audio input selection section see page 12 2 Audio input output level control section see page 13 N Cassette compartment r INPUT SELECT LLINK VIDEO CH11 2 CH2 3 4 EJECT button LOCAL J9PIN LLINK o oO HDV DVCAM Dv r REC PB LEVEL 4 a g z VARIABLE REC O PB CONTROL S es INPUT SELECT VIDEO CHi1 2 CH2 CONTROL S ot RESET NO button SET YES button O PLAY F FWD x 3 CTOP q f r gt O ASSIGN button MENU button TC PRESET button COUNTER SELECT button DISPLAY button LCD
139. ncy still unset Therefore you need to set the system frequency before using the unit The unit cannot be used unless the system frequency is set Once it is set the system frequency is retained even when the unit is powered off To set the system frequency Use the following procedure T Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch SYSTEM SEL display appears on the LCD monitor SETUP MENU SYSTEM SEL HUG 59 94i UC EATA 50i PAL 59 94i J Time counter display Monitor screen Chapter 2 Press the t button or the 4 button to select the system frequency to use 3 Press the SET YES button suoeied ld Z 19 dey9 The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new settings are saved in the unit s memory SYSTEM SETTING HAS BEEN CHANGED PLEASE RE POWER ON appears when save processing finishes 4 Press the POWER switch to power the unit off and then press it again to power the unit on The selected system frequency becomes available for use You can change the system frequency setting with the setup menu item SYSTEM SEL For the setup menu see the next column and for more details see Chapter 7 Menus page 68 Setup Menu Make the necessary settings for using this
140. nd S400 respectively The maximum data transfer speed that an i LINK device supports is identified on the specifications page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i LINK connector When you connect a device that supports different data transfer speeds the actual data transfer speeds may be different from those indicated on the i LINK connectors 1 What is Mbps Megabits per second A measure of the rate at which data is transmitted per second In case of 100 Mbps 100 Megabits of data can be transmitted per second i LINK operation with this unit For details on operation when other equipment with an i LINK connector is connected see Connection Using i LINK page 53 Digital Dubbing page 62 For details on connection with an i LINK cable and the necessary software refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device Use Sony i LINK cables Use Sony i LINK cables to connect the i LINK devices 6 pins gt 4 pins 6 pins gt 6 pins i LINK and ry are trademarks About i LINK xlpueddy 97 xlpueddy ice Specifications General Signal system 1080 60i format NTSC color EIA standard 1080 50i format PAL color CCIR standard Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption with all options installed 60 W Peak inrush current 1 Power ON current probe method 12 A 100 V 34 A 240 V 2 Hot switching inrush current
141. next lower See step 1 of the foregoing menu level or to a setting operating procedure selection screen Left pointing arrow lt at Pressing the A button the left of a menu item returns to the previous See step 4 of the foregoing higher menu level operating procedure On screen indication Meaning Character string at the right Current setting of the menu of a menu item item When shown with a colon the current setting is the same as the factory default setting See step 3 of the foregoing operating procedure When shown with a raiseddot the current setting is different from the factory default setting See step 2 of the operating procedure in Changing the Settings of ENHANCED Menu Items page 86 Factory default setting suoiesedalg Z jajdeup An asterisk in a complete list of settings See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure Using the ASSIGN Button You can assign a desired menu item level 1 or level 2 to the ASSIGN button on the front panel Once you assign a frequently used menu item you can recall the menu by simply pressing the ASSIGN button For details of assigning a function to the ASSIGN button see Assigning a Function to the ASSIGN Button page 87 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Image With the LCD menu item see page 75 you can adjust the LCD monitor backlight brightness and slope of the gamma correction cu
142. nferface the RS 422A interface or an optional SIRCS compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 1 SIRCS Sony Integrated Remote Control System A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders players Internal and external timecodes An internal timecode generator and reader enables timecode compliant with SMPTE for 1080 60i EBU for 1080 50i format to be recorded and played back Outputting or inputting timecode LTC to or from an external device is also possible using the TC IN OUT connectors For DVCAM format VITC is also supported This unit further supports embedded TC RP188 LTC for SD SDI input and output Reference signal connection The reference video input connector of the unit is provided with a loop through connector which can be used to connect the input reference video signal to other equipment When there is no loop through connection the reference video input connector is automatically provided with a 75 ohm termination This unit supports input of SD reference signals and HD reference signals tri level sync signals A loop through output connector is provided for reference signal input so that the input SD or HD sync signals can be through output Video process control For analog video output and SDI format video output you can use menu items to adjust the video output level chroma signal output level setup level and chroma phase The HD output can be adjust
143. ng a tape with mixed DF NDF recording When using a tape with unrecorded or discontinuous recorded sections between recorded sections During playback at the boundary between different video recording formats HDV DVCAM or DV the value shown for the counter at that position may be inaccurate Displaying the Time Data and Operating Mode suoiesedalg Z 19 dey9 Recording Formats and Input Output Signals Differences among HDV 1080i DVCAM and DV formats The following table illustrates differences among the features of the HDV 10801 DVCAM and DV formats suonesedald zg sajdeup 32 HDV 1080i 10 um Item Track width 15 um DVCAM DV 10 um Audio sampling 16 bit 48 kHz 2 channels frequency maximum number of channels 12 bit 32 kHz 4 channels 16 bit 48 kHz 2 channels 12 bit 32 kHz 4 channels 16 bit 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 2 channels 2 Audio recording mode Locked mode Locked mode Unlocked mode 2 Timecode Drop frame 60i only 4 No user bit data 4 data NTSC SMPTE timecode DF NDF with user bits PAL EBU timecode with user bit Drop frame NTSC only 4 No user bit data 1 For audio signal recording there are two modes locked mode and unlocked mode In the locked mode the audio sampling clock signal and video sampling clock signal are synchronized In the unlocked mode adopted for the consumer DV format the audi
144. ng down the PLAY button it lights and recording begins Servo lock indicator When the drum servo and capstan servo are locked this button lights Names and Functions of Parts Rear Panel VIDEO OUT SUPER YICPST___Pr R Y S C__Pb B Y S Y CPST Timecode input output section see page 22 MONITOR AUDIO connector REF VIDEO IN SD HD loop through output connectors AC IN connector Analog video audio signal input section optional HVBK 1505 board required see page 20 2 Analog video audio signal output section see page 21 3 Digital signal input output section see page 22 REMOTE connector i HDV DV connector AC IN connector Use the specified power cord not supplied to connect this to an AC outlet REMOTE connector D sub 9 pin Use the optional 9 pin remote cable to connect an editing controller that supports this unit or a VCR that supports editing with two units DSR 2000A 2000AP etc to connect those devices to this unit for remote control i HDV DV HDV DV input or output connector 6 pin IEEE 1394 This connector inputs and outputs digital video and audio signals in HDV DVCAM DV format Connect a nonlinear editor supported by this unit or a VCR DSR 2000A 2000AP or similar with a two deck editing function using a 6 pin i LINK cable not supplied to enable remote operation e If the u
145. nit is connected to a device equipped with a 6 pin HDV DV jack when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the i LINK cable turn off the device and pull out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet beforehand If you connect or disconnect the i LINK cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet high voltage current 8 to 40 V is output from the HDV DV jack of the device to this unit which may cause a malfunction When connecting a device that has a 6 pin HDV DV jack to this unit first connect the plug of the cable to the 6 pin HDV DV jack of the device When searching at speeds in the range 1 2 to 1 30 or 1 30 to 1 2 times normal speed the audio signal output from this connector and monitored on external equipment may sound differently from the audio signal played back on this unit MONITOR AUDIO connector RCA phono jack This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring The audio signals to be output from this connector can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT button see page 10 REF reference VIDEO IN SD HD loop through output connectors BNC type Input a reference video signal The two connectors are loop through connectors You can connect the reference video signal input to the left connector to other equipment via the right connector marked w When no connection is made to the right connector the left connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Q automatically Names and Func
146. nternal timecode generator is in synchronization with the playback timecode LTC read from tape EXT LTC T amp U ELTU The internal timecode generator is in synchronization with the external timecode LTC input to the unit and is generating the same timecode value and user bit value as those of the external timecode regeneration EXT VITC T amp U EVTU The internal timecode generator is in synchronization with VITC present in the external video signal input to the unit and is generating the same timecode value and user bit value as those of the external timecode regeneration EXT DVIN T amp U EDTU The internal timecode generator is in synchronization with the external timecode input to the unit via the i LINK HDV DV interface and is generating the same timecode value and user bit value as those of the external timecode regeneration EXT DVIN V T amp U EDTU The internal timecode generator is in synchronization with the external VITC input to the unit via the i LINK HDV DV interface and is generating the same timecode value and user bit value as those of the external timecode regeneration EXT SDI T amp U ESTU The internal timecode generator is in synchronization with the embeded LTC RP188 input to the unit via the SDI interface and is generating the same timecode value and user bit value as those of the external timecode regeneration When the SUB S
147. nts A and B for Repeat Playback eeceeeseeeesteeeeneees 45 Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or Boo eee 48 Chapter 4 Using Time Data Recording Timecode and User Bit Data ccccceecessseeteteeeeteenees 49 Setting the Timecode Initial Value and Setting User Bit Data 49 Recording Timecode to Continue from Previously Recorded TAMCCOdE oe esd ib seccee teh Rise as E wena meena EES 50 Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator to an External Timecode External Synchronization cceeeeceeeseeesteeeees 51 Outputting TUIMC COG vcs ccccecienceieseseneersssanenccaderansransenedicnsteenansedens 52 Timecode Output During Playback 0 0 0 ceeeeescceeeseceesteeeeseceenneeeeaees 52 Timecode Output During Recording and in E E Mode eee 52 Chapter 5 Connections and Settings for Editing Connection Using i LINK ccccsssseeeceeeeeesseeeeeeeeesesneeeeeeeeesenneeeees 53 Use in a Nonlinear Editing System AV C Connection 06 53 Using in a Cut Editing System s ssssssesssesesseesssresseesseesseesseetssresseessee 54 Connections for a Linear Editing System cccesseseeeeeees 56 Editing in DVCAM Format Using an External Controller 56 When Using This Unit as an HDV Tape Player ceeeeeeeseeeeeteees 59 When Using the Editing Functions of the Recordet eee 61 Chapter 6 Using the i LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert
148. o the desired maximum speed Operation From an External Device You can control this unit using a controller or editor equipped with an RS 422A interface connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel a device connected to the pHDV DV connector or a remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 with SIRCS support connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel When controlling this unit from an external device set the remote control switch on the front panel as follows External device Setting of the remote control switch on this unit Editing unit connected to 9PIN REMOTE connector Remote control unit with LOCAL SIRCS support connected to CONTROL S connector Device connected to i LINK pHDV DV connector Variable speed playback when controlling from an external device When using an external controller or a remote control unit with SIRCS supports the speed for variable speed playback corresponds to the tape format Supported playback speeds for HDV format For a tape recorded in HDV 1080i format the supported playback speeds and output image quality are shown in the following table YES output possible NO output not possible Playback Image Video output i LINK speed quality output x24 Coarse YES YES x8 Coarse YES YES x1 Normal YES YES x1 5 Normal YES NO x1 10 Normal YES NO x1 30 Normal YES NO Forward Normal YES NO frame by frame STI
149. o and video sampling clock signals are independent The locked mode is preferable to the unlocked mode in compatibility with higher level formats The locked mode is also preferable in terms of digital processing during audio editing and for creating smooth audio joins 2 This unit does not support 16 bit 32 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz recording 3 This unit performs recording in locked mode 4 For the 60i mode this unit has extended functionality to allow DF NDF selection and to allow user bit data to be set For usable cassettes see Usable Cassettes page 37 Input and Output Signals in E E Mode When the HVBK 1505 option board is installed the relationships between input signals and output signals in E E mode is as shown in the following tables e Select the input signal with the INPUT SELECT buttons in the video audio input selection section on the front panel e Select the analog video signal output with the INTERFACE SELECT gt VIDEO OUTPUT menu item see page 81 Recording Formats and Input Output Signals Analog signal outputs YES output present NO no output does not apply Analog video outputs Analog audio outputs Composite S video Component video Composite Analog audio 9 video 7 video text SD HD information 8 Y CPST Y CPST Y CPST SUPER AUDIO AUDIO CPST OUT 1 3 OUT 2 4 Pr R Y S C Pr R Y S C Pr R Y
150. oard Other Features Support for both 1080 525 60i NTSC and 1080 625 50i PAL formats This unit supports both 60i and 50i formats You can switch between these signal formats with a menu setting For details of switching signal formats see Setting the System Frequency page 23 Not only for recording and playback with a VCR connected but also when downloading a signal edited with a computer or uploading from this unit to a computer both 60i and 50i formats are supported However format conversion is not supported Note that for this unit 60i indicates a field frequency of 59 94 Hz 16 9 color LCD monitor The unit is equipped with a 2 7 inch 16 9 color LCD monitor for checking content during recording and playback It also displays the setup menu audio levels unit status and other superimposed text information Compact design with high reliability deck mechanism The mechanism is extremely durable and reliable including an aluminum diecast deck two direct drive reel motors and head cleaner The footprint is small two units can be mounted alongside in a 19 inch rack making the unit suitable for desktop operation in cramped situations and as a feeder for nonlinear editing In a relay vehicle the unit can also be used as a viewer supporting various analog and digital formats Remote control The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing control unit that supports the i LINK i
151. on 11 Error messages 96 External monitor 26 to view HD video 26 to view video 26 F F FWD button 18 Format indicator 17 Front panel 10 H HD SDI OUT1 OUT2 connectors 22 HD SDI output format 15 HDV format 7 supported playback speed 44 Head cleaning 92 HVBK 1505 9 i HDV DV connector 19 i LINK 97 i LINK button 12 Important notes on operation 89 Input signal display 15 Interfaces 8 Internal timecode generator 51 L LCD monitor 8 14 89 full screen display mode 14 small screen display mode 14 status display mode 14 LEVEL knob 11 M Menu 68 auto mode execution menu 82 BASIC menu 23 84 changing settings 24 84 contents 71 ENHANCED menu 23 86 organization 68 setup menu 71 MENU button 11 Monitor area 17 MONITOR AUDIO connector 19 MONITOR SELECT button 10 MUTING IN SRCH 77 N Names and functions of parts 10 Nonlinear editing system 53 O Operation mode 14 Option board 9 Output signal display 16 P Periodical Maintenance 90 PHONES jack 11 PLAY button 18 Playback 39 43 cuing up 48 cyclical 45 operations 43 settings 43 variable speed 44 Playback audio mode 16 Points Aand B 45 POWER switch 10 Processor adjustment range 99 R Rear Panel 19 REC button 18 REC PB LEVEL control knobs 13 Recorder 61 Recording 39 carrying out 41 settings 39 Recording formats and input output signals 32 E E mode 32 playback 35 recording 34 Recording playback tape format indicator 15 REF VIDEO I
152. ond steps Factory default setting OFF gt gt OFF Menu Contents DISPLAY CONTROL Display Settings related to monitor display and indicators OVER DISP HOLD gt Hold OVER Determine whether or not to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level meters once the indications light Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Do not hold the OVER indication display ON HOLD gt gt ON Hold the OVER indication display With ON selected once the display is held it will remain held unless you change the setting to OFF LCD gt LCD Adjust LCD monitor image quality BACK LIGHT gt gt BK Light Set backlighting brightness 1 gt gt gt 1 to 12 gt gt gt 12 Larger numerical values indicate higher brightness Factory default setting 6 gt gt gt 6 GAMMA gt gt GAMMA Adjust the slope of the gamma correction curve OFF gt gt gt OFF No adjustment TYPE 1 gt gt gt Type1 Set to Type 1 TYPE 2 gt gt gt Type2 Set to Type 2 ALARM gt ALARM Determine whether alarm messages are issued or not OFF gt gt OFF Alarm messages are not issued ON gt gt ON Alarm messages are issued REF ALARM gt REF ALARM Determine whether alarm messages related to reference video signal are issued or not OFF gt gt OFF Alarm messages are not issued ON LIMITED gt gt ON Limit Alarm messages are issued only during rec
153. onnector HD SDI OUT HDV DV Analog video outputs VIDEO OUT BNC type x3 composite S video component SD component HD switchable Composite Y CPST 1 0 Vp p 75 Q negative sync Component SD Y CPST 1 0 Vp p 75 Q negative sync Pr R Y S C and Pb B Y S Y 0 7 Vp p 75 color bars for 525 59 94 or 100 color bars for 625 50 75 QO Component HD Y CPST 1 0Vp p 75 Q negative sync Pr R Y S C and Pb B Y S Y 0 7Vp p 75 QO Specifications xlpueddy 99 xlpueddy 100 Pb B Y S Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q negative syne Pr R Y S C 0 286 Vp p 525 59 94 or 0 3 Vp p 625 50 75 Q burst level Monitor video output BNC type x1 composite with SUPER SUPER CPST 1 0 Vp p 75 Q negative sync S video Analog audio outputs AUDIO OUT XLR3 pin male x2 4 0 3 _6 dBu 600 kQ loading low impedance balanced MONITOR AUDIO Phono jack to 11 dBu 1 dB 20 dBFS 9 dBu 1 dB 18 dBFS 47 KQ unbalanced 1 For 625 50 only Output for headphones PHONES Stereo phone jack co to 13 dBu 20 dBFS 11 dBu 18 dBFS 8 Q unbalanced Timecode output TC OUT BNC type SMPTE timecode 525 59 94 EBU timecode 625 50 2 2Vp p 3 dB when 600 Q terminated unbalanced Remote control connectors REMOTE D sub 9 pin for connection of editing control unit RS 422A standard CONTROL S Stereo minijack B HDV DV 6 pin IEEE 1394 connector Supplied accessories Operating Ins
154. or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time e To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself On operation and storage locations Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places Location subject to extremes of temperature operating temperature range 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods or close to heating appliances Note that the interior of a car left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50 C 122 F Damp or dusty places Location subject to severe vibrations Location near equipment generating strong electromagnetic emissions Location near transmitting stations generating strong radio waves Operate the unit in a horizontal position This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal position Do not operate it on its side or tilted through an excessive angle exceeding 20 Avoid violent impacts Dropping the unit or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it is likely to cause it to malfunction Do not obstruct ventilation openings To prevent the unit from overheating do not obstruct ventilation openings by for example wrapping the unit in a cloth while it is in operation On cleaning If the casing or panel is dirty wipe it gently wit
155. ording is not supported e When this unit is in a mode other than normal speed playback there is no output from the TC OUT connector e During variable speed playback the timecode output follows the setting of the MUTING IN SRCH menu item see page 77 Displaying the Time Data and Operating Mode You can display time data and the operating mode on the monitor screen You can also display the desired time data in the time counter display Displaying on the Monitor Screen T Inthe DISPLAY INFO menu item see page 74 set the time data display mode Display mode Information displayed TIME DATA amp STATUS TIME DATA amp UB Time data and the operating mode of this unit Time data selected with the COUNTER SELECT button and user bit data However when the user bit display is selected user bit data and timecode Time data selected with the COUNTER SELECT button and CNT However when the CNT display is selected CNT and timecode TC and VITC Only time data selected with the COUNTER SELECT button REC DATE recording date and REC TIME recording time recorded on the tape TIME DATA amp CNT TIME DATA amp TIME TIME DATA ONLY REC DATE amp TIME 2 With the TC SELECT menu item see page 76 select the type of timecode when displaying timecode or user bit data Setting Data displayed TC LTC timecode value or user bit data VITC VITC timecode value or
156. ording mode EE mode REC pause mode and EDIT mode ON gt gt ON Alarm messages are issued TIME CODE Time code Settings related to the timecode generator TC MODE gt TC mode Determine the timecode to use INT PRESET gt gt PRESET Use internal timecode with a internal timecode using a preset initial value regenerated internal timecode locked to timecode read from tape or external timecode Description of settings preset initial value INT REGEN gt gt REGEN Use internal timecode locked to timecode read from tape EXT REGEN gt gt EXT Use external timecode selected as follows e When TC is selected External timecode input to the TC IN connector However if SDI input is selected in order to support embedded timecode the synchronization priority sequence is as follows LTC RP188 embedded in the SDI input An Input to the TC IN connector e When VITC is selected The VITC timecode present in the input video signal RUN MODE gt RUN mode Select the advancement RUN mode of the timecode generator FREE RUN gt gt FREE RUN Timecode generator keeps running REC RUN gt gt REC RUN Timecode generator runs only while recording Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editing control unit With the REC RUN setting editing will not be carried out correctly DF MODE gt DF mode Select whether the timecode generator and time counter operate in drop fra
157. ote this when recording on another VCR connected to VIDEO OUT connectors There is no Recording Formats and Input Output Signals Q mE o gei 2 N F O ne i S a n Output signal Output connector suonesedaid zg sajdeup 34 problem with the image when recording to tape on this unit e With an i LINK cable connection it is not possible to output video or audio alone Input Signals and Recording Formats This unit can record in HDV format 1080 60i 1080 501 DVCAM format and DV format SP mode YES recording possible NO recording not possible Recording format When the HVBK 1505 option board is installed the relationship between input signals and recording format when recording is as follows Input signal HDV Analog signal inputs ite 1 NO YES YES HVBK 1505 Composite Component 2 NO YES YES S video 1 NO YES YES Analog audio NO YES YES Digital audio AES EBU NO YES YES SDI NO YES YES i LINK DV format DVCAM DV NO YES YES i LINK HDV format 1080i gt YES NO NO 1 With the HVBK 1505 analog input board option installed 2 It is not possible to input an HD component signal 3 An SDTI signal is not supported 4 It is not possible to input a DV LP DVCPRO signal 5 It is not possible to input an HDV format signal other than 1080 50i 60i audio 2 channel mode 6 HDV recording can only record HDV 1080 5
158. oting 95 xlpueddy O Alarm message on monitor Direction Alarm message in time counter screen Cause display Tape not editable Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format Not DVCAM Use a tape recorded in 525 60 format 625 50 Tape Use a tape recorded in 625 50 format 525 60 Tape Tape not recordable Use a DVCAM DV ME tape REC INHI Tape not usable Use a DVCAM DV DVCPRO 25 Mbps tape ILL Tape TC EXTERNAL is selected Set the TC MODE menu item see page 75 to INT TC EXT PRESET TCG REGEN mode is selected Set the TC MODE menu item see page 75 to INT REGEN mode PRESET TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN Set the RUN MODE menu item see page 75 to REC RUN FREE RUN This tape cannot be played back 50i Tape or 60i Tape unless the current setting of system frequency is changed This tape format is not supported ILL FORMAT Use a tape recorded in the format supported by this VCR This video signal cannot be input 50i INPUT or 60i INPUT unless the current setting of system frequency is changed Error Messages rror code classification 0X XXX Appears when a servo or tape transport related This unit is provided with a self diagnostic function that error is detected detects internal abnormalities When it detects an 02 XXX Fault in tape or reel etc abnormality it outputs an error message to the monitor y P 8 06 XXX Fault in tension screen and indic
159. paratus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over e Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED CAUTION The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off When installing the installation space must be secured in consideration of the ventilation and service operation e Do not block the vents of the fans e Leave a space around the unit for ventilation e Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to secure the operation area When the unit is installed on the desk or the like leaving 10 cm or more of space abo
160. pe with the same maximum recording playback time see page 37 To carry out dubbing set the recording format to the format output from the player or use a tape with longer maximum recording playback time for recording In the case of a recorded tape including a combination of HDV format and DVCAM DV format select one format and dub the tape The recording sections in the format not selected are recorded as a blank signal In the case of a recorded tape including a combination of DV SP format and DVCAM format the tape can be dubbed with the mixed formats but where the format changes the switch may not be the same as on the original tape It is not possible to dub signals recorded in DV LP format If the source tape begins with a section in which no signals are recorded the corresponding no signal section created at the beginning of the tape recorded on this unit may have a different length depending on the digital format of the source tape the recording format selected on this unit etc During dubbing if the digital format of the source tape changes no signals are recorded until the initial digital format is restored No signals are recorded also when the digital format used on the player is DV LP Regardless of the audio recording mode setting of this unit dubbing is performed with the original audio recording mode unchanged 2 channel 48 kHz mode or 4 channel 32 kHz mode Approximately the last 2 minutes of the tape may
161. rmal speed for about 2 seconds STANDBY OFF gt gt gt STANDBY Standby off mode e The STEP FWD setting is enabled only when STILL TIMER is set to less than 1 minute e When used in HDV format this setting is fixed at STANDBY OFF VIDEO CONTROL Video Settings related to video control STILL MODE gt STILL mod Select the image to output in AUTO gt gt Auto Output field 1 or field 2 as the still image still image mode Description of settings according to the position the tape is stopped FRAME gt gt Frame Output a full frame as the still image FIELD1 gt gt Field 1 Output only field 1 as the still image FIELD2 gt gt Field 2 Output only field 2 as the still image When used in HDV format this setting is fixed at FIELD 1 INT VIDEO SG gt Video SG Select the test signal to be output from the internal test signal generator When SG is selected using the VIDEO button in the video audio input selection section the internal test signal generator outputs the selected test signal This signal can be recorded 75 COLOR BARS gt gt 75 bar 75 color bar signal 100 COLOR BARS gt gt 100 bar 100 color bar signal BLACK BURST gt gt BB Black burst signal 100 COLOR BARS is displayed only when the system frequency is set to 50i STD NON STD gt STD N STD Select the STD or NON STD mode in accordance with the composite video or S video input FORCED
162. rmat video area COMPOSITE S_ Composite video signal S video signal COMPONENT Y R Y and B Y component SD video SD signals COMPONENT Y Pb Pr component HD video signals HD This selection determines the signals output from the Y CPST Pr R Y S C Pb B Y S Y and SUPER CPST connectors on the rear panel as follows The superimposed text information output from the SUPER CPST connector can be set to ON output or OFF do not output with the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 When COMPOSITE S is selected Connectors Output signal Y CPST Composite signal Pr R Y S C C signal Pb B Y S Y Y signal SUPER CPST Composite signal When COMPONENT SD is selected Connectors Output signal Y CPST SD Y signal Pr R Y S C SD R Y signal Pb B Y S Y SD B Y signal SUPER CPST Composite signal When COMPONENT HD is selected Names and Functions of Parts Connectors Output signal Y CPST HD Y signal Pr R Y S C HD Pr signal Pb B Y S Y HD Pb signal SUPER CPST Composite signal Audio area indicators Indicates the channel selection for audio signal output from the AUDIO OUT 1 3 and AUDIO OUT 2 4 connectors on the rear panel Functions Channel 1 is output from the AUDIO OUT 1 3 connector and channel 2 from the AUDIO OUT 2 4 connector Indicators CH 1 2 CH 3 4 Channel 3 is output from the AUDIO OUT 1 3 connector
163. rom DSRM 10 Remote Control Unit HDV format Jog mode 0 still to 1 times normal speed Shuttle mode 0 still to 24 times normal speed in both directions DVCAM format Jog mode 0 still to 2 times normal speed in both directions Shuttle mode 0 still to 16 times normal speed in both directions Tape speed Search speed Video performance Band width 525 59 94 Composite S video 30 Hz to 4 2 MHz 1 0 dB Y Component 30 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 30 Hz to 1 5 MHz 1 0 5 0 dB R Y B Y Band width 625 50 Composite S video 25 Hz to 4 8 MHz 1 0 dB Y Component 25 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 25 Hz to 2 0 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB R Y B Y S N Composite S video I O Y 52 dB or more Component I O Y 54 5 dB or more 30 ns or less 2 0 or less K2T KPB Y C delay K factor Processor adjustment range Video level 3 dB to 3 dB selectable Chroma level 3 dB to 3 dB selectable Setup Black level D 30 IRE 210 mV Chroma phase D 430 System phase 19 Sync lus SC 180 1 Adjust with menu settings Audio performance Frequency response Two channel 48 kHz mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 0 dB Four channel 32 kHz mode 20 Hz to 14 5 kHz 1 0 dB Dynamic range More than 87 dB Distortion THD N Less than 0 07 48 kHz Input connectors Digital signal inputs SDI IN BNC type x1 Serial digital 270 Mbps SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 656 AUDIO AES EBU IN BNC type x2 complying wi
164. rve For details of LCD monitor image adjustment see Chapter 7 Menus page 68 Before Using this Unit 25 suoneiedaid zg sajdeup 26 Connecting an External Monitor Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued For advice about choosing devices please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative You can connect a video monitor to this unit s video output connectors or to the MONITOR AUDIO connector The following figure shows an example using a Sony LCD monitor You can also superimpose character information such as timecode and the unit s operating status on output video For details see Superimposed Text Information page 27 Connection method and cables Connection Connection cables not supplied method Composite 75 Q coaxial cable phono plug SUPER CPST stereo mini plug cable Audio MONITOR AUDIO To View Video Make the connections shown in the following figure HVR 1500 this unit oF nwl co MONITOR f AUDIO AUDIO IN f oooooaononoo oo LMD 9030 LCD monitor Connecting an External Monitor Video in HDV format is down converted to an SD signal To View HD Video Connect an HD video monitor using met
165. sed on the 1st field of the output video signal OFF gt gt OFF Do not suppress ON gt gt ON Suppress Displayed only when the system frequency is set to 60i CC F2 BLANK gt CC2 blank Select whether to suppress the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field of the output video signal OFF gt gt OFF Do not suppress ON gt gt ON Suppress Displayed only when the system frequency is set to 60i WIDE MODE gt Wide mode Determine whether to retain wide screen aspect ratio information accompanying video being recorded or played back AUTO gt gt Auto When video being recorded or played back is accompanied by wide screen aspect ratio information retain the information OFF gt gt OFF Ignore wide screen aspect ratio information ON gt gt ON Whenever recording or playing back video retain wide screen aspect ratio information ESR MODE gt ESR mode Select whether to enable the edge subcarrier reducer ESR OFF gt gt OFF Do not enable ON gt gt ON Enable When playing back a composite signal set this to ON SD PROCESS CONTROL gt SD Process C PHASE MODE gt gt C Phas MD Select the phase rotation mode for chroma phase control The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video S video SDI and component video signals U V COMPOSITE gt gt gt Cmpst Select this setting whe
166. t Information page 27 4 Remote control switch indicator section Format indicators O O HDV DW O DVCAM Remote control switch O HDV DVCAM DV i LINK format indicators Format indicators Indicates the tape format or input signal format during recording or playback Indicator HDV During playback Lights when a tape recorded in HDV format is During recording E E mode Lights when the selected input is i LINK HDV played back DV Lights when a Lights when the REC tape recorded in MODE menu item is set to DV SP format is DV SP and one of the played back following input is selected e Input other than i LINK e j LINK DV DVCAM DVCAM Lights when a Lights when the REC tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back MODE menu item is set to DVCAM and one of the following input is selected e Input other than i LINK e j LINK DV DVCAM When a tape recorded in DVCPRO 25 Mbps format is played back no indication appears here Remote control switch Select whether operation of this unit is controlled from the front panel or from an external device using i LINK or RS 422A 9PIN interface LOCAL Operate from the front panel or a remote control unit connected to the CONTROL S connector SIRCS compatible OPIN Operate from an external device connected to the REMOTE connector 9PIN on the rear panel i LINK Operate from an e
167. t and the STOP button lights A few seconds later if the STOP under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item see page 72 is set to PB a still image will appear on the monitor screen 2 Press the PLAY button This starts the playback operation When the tape is played back all the way to the end the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops Indicators lit when a cassette is loaded Indicator It means a The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory CLiga There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette To stop playback Press the STOP button The unit enters stop mode and will automatically switch to standby off mode for tape protection To adjust the audio playback level For digital or analog audio output Set the VARIABLE switch on the front panel to PB and use the REC PB LEVEL control knobs for each channel Playback yoeghe q pue Bulpiovey g Jaydeyo 43 yoeqhe q pue Bulpiooay g sa deyo 44 For outputs from the PHONES jack and MONITOR AUDIO connector Use the LEVEL control knob on the front panel outputs from the PHONES jack on the front panel and the MONITOR AUDIO connector on the rear panel are adjusted Except when down converting a tape recorded in HDV format for output in DV or DVCAM format it is not possible to adjust the audio signal level of the i LINK output with the REC PB LEVEL control knobs To eject the cassette Press the EJEC
168. t as point A or B and a message A set or B set is displayed for 0 5 second in the time counter display Once set the point A or B timecode value is held in the non volatile memory of the unit until changed It is not lost when the unit is powered off When setting point A or B you can only use a timecode value Even when CNT is selected with the COUNTER SELECT button you cannot use a CNT value to set point A or B To check the point A or B timecode value Press the lt A or gt B button in the menu control section While the button is held down the point A or B timecode value is displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display If you hold down the A and gt B buttons simultaneously the value shown is the point B timecode value minus the point A timecode value If the point A timecode value is greater than the point B timecode value a minus sign is shown before the value Inputting timecode values for points A and B Using the following procedure you can modify the timecode value for point A or B Playback 5 7 9 12 1 Press the MENU button The following menu display appears Setup menu Time counter display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU gt AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Monitor screen 2 With SETUP MENU selected press the gt button The display changes as follows SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM
169. t signal is i LINK DV DVCAM the recording format is determined by the setting of the REC FORMAT menu item c For the internal test video signal a 75 color bars signal or a black burst signal can be used Select which is used with the VIDEO CONTROL gt INT VIDEO SG menu item e When i LINK input is selected video and audio signals are both input through the i LINK interface e When recording an HDV format signal from the i LINK input it is not possible to adjust the audio recording levels with the REC PB LEVEL control knobs e When there is no signal in the selected input the corresponding input signal indication flashes Recording Audio input signal Corresponding Lit button or input connector button in the indicator in video audio the input input selection signal display section Analog AUDIO IN CH1 1 2 and ANALOG 1 3 2 4 CH2 3 4 AES EBU AUDIO CH1 1 2 and AES EBU AES EBU IN CH2 3 4 SDI SDI IN CH1 1 2 and SDI CH2 3 4 Internal test audio CH1 1 2 and SG CH2 3 4 a When the HVBK 1505 option board is not installed pressing buttons in the input selection section does not show on the input signal display and no indicator lights Once you have started recording you cannot change the input signal selection Select the audio mode Select either 2 channel mode 2 CHANNEL or 4 channel mode 4 CHANNEL with the REC MODE menu item see page 79 Audio mode Audio mode display 2
170. tents When A V is selected the timecode recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items see page 75 in the setup menu i LINK DUBBING DV DVCAM i LINK DUB Selection of data for i LINK dubbing Description of Settings For dubbing through the i LINK interface in DV DVCAM format select data that the dubbing applies to Dubbing may not be properly operated if a source tape contains the different system frequencies or the different recording formats A V gt A V Dub the audio and video A VITC gt A V TC Dub the audio video and timecode A V TC CM gt A V TC CM Dub the audio video timecode and cassette memory contents When A V is selected the timecode recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items see page 75 in the setup menu TC INSERT DVCAM TC insert Timecode rewriting Rewrite the timecode from an initial value which can be set freely Description of settings Rewriting is possible only when the recording format is DVCAM Menu Contents snuay Z 1 deyo 83 snus Z Ja deup 84 Changing Menu Settings This section explains how to change menu settings Buttons Used to Change Settings Use the following buttons in the front panel to change the menu settings Menu control Functions buttons MENU button e Opens the menu and launches menu control mode e Closes the menu and exits menu control mode
171. th AES 3id 1995 HDV DV 6 pin IEFE 1394 connector x1 Analog video inputs REF VIDEO IN BNC type x2 loop through with 75 Q automatic terminator Black burst or Composite sync 0 286 Vp p 525 60 or 0 3Vp p 625 50 75 Q negative sync or HD bipolar tri level sync 0 3Vp p 75 Q negative sync VIDEO IN optional HVBK 1505 Analog Input Board required BNC type x3 and 1 loop through connector with 75 Q automatic terminator composite component SD S video switchable Y S Y CPST and 1 loop through connector with 75 Q automatic terminator 1 0 Vp p 75 Q negative sync Component SD Y S Y CPST 1 0 Vp p 75 Q negative sync R Y S C and B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 color bars for 525 59 94 or 100 color bars for 625 50 75 Q Y S Y CPST 1 0 Vp p 75 Q negative sync R Y S C 0 286 Vp p 525 59 94 or 0 3 Vp p 625 50 75 Q burst level Composite S video Analog audio inputs AUDIO IN optional HVBK 1505 Analog Input Board required XLR 3 pin female x2 4 0 3 6 dBm high impedance balanced 1 For 625 50 only Timecode input TC IN BNC type SMPTE timecode 525 59 94 or EBU timecode 625 50 0 5 Vp p to 18 Vp p 3 3 kQ unbalanced Output connectors Digital signal outputs SDI OUT BNC type x2 Serial digital 270 Mbps SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 656 BNC type x2 Serial digital 1 485 1 485 1 001 Gbps SMPTE 292M AUDIO AES EBU OUT BNC type x2 complying with AES 3id 1995 6 pin IEEE 1394 c
172. the button changes the time data type indicator on the monitor screen in the following way Time Time data type Data displayed data type indication on indicator superimposed display During During recording playback CNT CNT CNT Time counter count value can be reset TC TCG TCR Timecode when recording the timecode is generated by the internal timecode generator when playing back the timecode is read from the tape UB UBG UBR User bit data when recording the user bit data is according to the most recent settings when playing back the user bit data is read from the tape To reset the CNT value Press the RESET NO button in the menu control section The time counter display changes to 0 00 00 00 When the remote control switch on this unit is set to OPIN or i LINK and an external device is connected to the REMOTE connector or i HDV DV connector on the rear panel then it is only possible to switch TC and UB by pressing the COUNTER SELECT button on this unit In this case switch the time data display from the external device During playback if there are discontinuous sections of recording on the tape these may cause the counter to malfunction The count value of the counter in this unit is a simplified result calculated from timecode In the following cases therefore an accurate result may not be calculated When using a tape with discontinuous timecode When usi
173. the recording audio mode At the IN and OUT points audio recording is suppressed OFF gt gt OFF Do not permit ON gt gt ON Permit DISPLAY CONTROL Display Settings related to monitor display and indicators CHARA DISPLAY gt Chara disp Determine whether or not to output text such as timecode values from the SUPER CPST connector Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Do not output text In spite of this setting pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output ON gt gt ON Output text Menu Contents snuay Z Ja deup 73 snus Z Jajdeup 74 DISPLAY CONTROL Display Settings related to monitor display and indicators CHARA POSITION gt Chara pos Set the position of text superimposed on output from the SUPER CPST connector to the monitor Description of settings Use the or buttons in the menu control section to adjust the text position while watching the monitor screen To return to level 1 of the setup menu press the MENU button CHARA TYPE gt Chara type Set the type of characters in text superimposed on output from the SUPER CPST connector to the monitor Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen WHITE WITH BKGD gt gt White White characters on black background BLACK WITH BKGD gt gt Black Black characters on white background WHITE OUTLINE gt gt W outline White ch
174. then slide it in over the inner guides Tape window facing upward Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting a cassette This unit accepts three sizes of cassette Standard size L Medium size M DVCPRO and Mini size S When inserting a cassette in the unit make sure its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure Usable Cassettes No double insertion of cassettes When you insert a cassette the orange lock out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion Ejecting a cassette Press the EJECT button EJECT button Recording and Playback Chapter Recording This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit For details of connections and settings when using this unit as part of an editing system see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings for Editing page 53 For details of use for dubbing through the i LINK interface see Chapter 6 Using the i LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert page 62 For this unit recording in HDV or DVCAM format is recommended but recording in DV SP mode only format is also possible When carrying out multiscene continuous recording on a DV SP tape using this unit with an optional remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 on rare occasions the video may be disrupted at the IN
175. tions of Parts M IAJ2AC Ja deyD 19 M Q 19 dey9 1 Analog video audio signal input section optional HVBK 1505 board required The connectors in this section are available when the optional HVBK 1505 board is installed VIDEO IN connectors AUDIO IN 1 3 2 4 connectors VIDEO IN connectors BNC type There are the following VIDEO IN connectors for inputting analog video signals e Y S Y CPST loop through connectors e R Y S C B Y The signals input to these connectors depend on the selection made with the VIDEO button in the video audio input selection section The selection is indicated in the video area of the input signal display The analog video signals that can be input to these connectors are as follows When COMPOSITE is selected Connectors Input signal Y S Y CPST Composite signal R Y S C not usable B Y not usable AUDIO IN 1 3 2 4 connectors XLR 3 pin female Use these connectors to input analog audio signals from an external video cassette player or other audio equipment The signals input to these connectors are recorded on the audio channels determined by the current audio recording mode as follows e When in 2 CH 48 kHz mode Connectors Audio channels on which input signals are recorded AUDIO IN 1 3 Audio channel 1 AUDIO IN 2 4 Audio channel 2 e When in 4 CH 32 kHz mode The two Y S Y CPST conne
176. to output channel 1 and 2 signals or channel 3 and 4 signals 7 DV LP format servo unlocked the image quality is reduced but adequate for checking the recording content Audio is not output The DV format indicator on the front panel flashes 8 The signal is output down converted from HD Select the down converted format in the DOWN CONVERTER EDGE CROP or SQUEEZE menu item 9 Audio recording is only possible in 2 channel mode 10 Output in 720 60P format This unit does not support input output recording or tape playback of an HDV format signal other than 1080 601 1080 50i format 1080 30F 1080 25F 1080 24F 720 25p 720 24p and so on This unit also does not support HDV extended format 4 channel audio signal input output recording or tape playback Video recorded in HDV 720 30p format can be played back but cannot be output from the HDV DV connector Output connector Recording Formats and Input Output Signals suonesedalg Z jajdeup 35 Digital signal outputs YES output present NO no output SDI outputs Digital audio outputs i LINK outputs Digital audio AES EBU DV DVCAM DV Recorded format on the tape AUDIO AUDIO Output AES EBU AES EBU BHDVIDY BABY connector OUT 1 2 OUT 3 4 Iw pvcam YES YES NO NO YES YES YES NO DV SP YES YES NO NO YES YES 8 YES NO DVC PRO YES YES NO NO Y
177. ton or TC PRESET button has been pressed Press the button once again to exit the menu control mode timecode preset mode or digital hours meter display mode In either of the menu control mode and timecode preset mode the time data is not shown in the time counter display The UB time data type indicator is lit Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the CNT or TC time data type indicator lights up Troubleshooting xlpueddy 93 xlpueddy 9 4 Monitor problems Symptom Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen Cause The CHARA DISPLAY menu item is set to OFF Remedy Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 73 to ON The monitor is not connected to the SUPER CPST connector of this unit Connect the monitor to the SUPER CPST connector You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor The image on the monitor screen is too bright The 75 Q termination switch for video input on the monitor is in the OFF position or a 75 Q terminator is not fitted to its video input connector Set the 75 Q termination switch to ON or connect a terminator The image on the monitor screen is too dark The image is too dark when recording a composite video signal In a video signal loop through connection of multiple video monitors 75 Q termination switches for video input on monitors other than the loop end monitor are in t
178. tructions English Version 1 CD ROM manual 1 Optional accessories AC power cord 1 551 812 1X for USA and Canada 1 551 631 1X for Europe HVBK 1505 Analog Input Board RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable length 5 m 16 ft DSRM 10 Remote Control Unit Digital video cassette Standard size L PDV 64 94 124 184 D Mini size S PDVM 12 22 32 40 Standard size L PHDV 64DM 124DM 186DM 276DM Specifications Mini size S PHD VM 63DM 1 The in each model name is actually ME indicating that a cassette memory is contained N indicating that no cassette memory is contained or MEM indicating a master tape Cleaning cassette PDV12CL standard size PDVM12CL mini size Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Notes e Always make a test recording and verify that it was recorded successfully SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EX
179. ult setting e Sends a negative response to prompts on the monitor screen SET YES e Saves the new setting in memory button e Sends a positive response to prompts Displaying the ENHANCED menu items The factory default setting is to display only the BASIC menu items To display the ENHANCED menu items proceed as follows MENU ASSIGN RESET NO 1 PRESET SET YES C 6 3 5 1 Press the MENU button Before Using this Unit The menu selection level display appears on the LCD monitor or the external monitor In the figure below SETUP MENU is selected shown in reverse video The time counter display of this unit shows only the currently selected item When the item name is long it is abbreviated Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU Setup menu POTO FUNCTION Time counter display HOURS METER Monitor screen With SETUP MENU selected in reverse video press the gt B button This displays all BASIC menus on menu level 1 Level 1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL Operational Time counter display MENU GRADE BASIC Monitor screen Press the t or 4 button to select MENU GRADE Display when MENU GRADE is selected SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL MENU GRADE BASIC gt Menu grade Tim
180. unit in the setup menu The setup menu consists of a BASIC menu and an ENHANCHED menu Each menu has items as follows BASIC menu e Items regarding operational function e Items regarding display control e Items regarding timecode e Items regarding system frequency selection ENHANCED menu e Items regarding tape protection e Items regarding video control e Items regarding audio control Before Using this Unit 23 suoneiedaid zg sajdeup 24 e Items regarding interface format select e Items regarding the menu bank operations For details of each menu item see Chapter 7 Menus page 68 Menu settings Buttons used to change settings Use the following buttons in the menu control section to change the menu settings Menu control Functions buttons MENU button control mode e Closes the menu and exits menu control mode e Opens the menu and launches menu t and buttons These buttons move the highlighted level to select an item or setting Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously cursor up and down within the current on the monitor screen lt 4 A and gt B Press the gt B button to go down buttons one level e Press the A button to go up one level Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously RESET NO e Returns the setting to the factory button defa
181. utton cycles through the following input audio signal selection options for audio channel 1 when in 2 channel mode or for audio channels 1 and 2 when in 4 channel mode e Analog audio signal input to the AUDIO IN 1 3 connector optional HVBK 1505 board required Names and Functions of Parts e Digital audio signal in AES EBU format input to the AUDIO AES EBU IN 1 2 connector e SDI audio signal input to the SDI IN connector e Audio test signal selected with the INT AUDIO SG menu item see page 80 generated by the internal signal generator The selection made with this button is indicated in the input signal display see page 15 When analog audio is selected the signal input to the AUDIO IN 1 3 connector is recorded either on channel 1 when in 2 channel mode or on channels 1 and 3 when in 4 channel mode That is in 4 channel mode the same analog audio signal is recorded on channels 1 and 3 CH 3 4 audio channel 2 or 3 4 button Each press of this button cycles through the following input audio signal selection options for audio channel 2 when in 2 channel mode or for audio channels 3 and 4 when in 4 channel mode Analog audio signal input to the AUDIO IN 2 4 connector optional HVBK 1505 board required Digital audio signal in AES EBU format input to the AUDIO AES EBU IN 3 4 connector SDI audio signal input to the SDI IN connector Audio test signal selected with the INT AUDIO SG menu item see p
182. ve the unit is recommended for service operation IMPORTANT The nameplate is located on the bottom 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 For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressl
183. xial cable not supplied Pin plug cable not supplied Dm i LINK cable not supplied C SD monitor Audio input MONITOR AUDIO VIDEO OUT SUPER CPST HVR 1500 this unit player DO _ SUPER Composite video input Audio input SD monitor e During audio editing make sure that the base tape the tape to be edited recording mode and the DSR 2000A 2000AP audio recording mode are the same If the audio modes are different an alarm is displayed and editing is disabled e For linear editing using i LINK input if controlled through the RS 422A interface the edit points may be offset and the precision reduced Use the i LINK interface also for control DSR 2000A 2000AP recorder settings INPUT SELECT menu item i LINK Remote control setting section i LINK button lit Settings on this unit Remote control switch i LINK For details of DSR 2000A 2000AP settings refer to the DSR 2000A 2000AP Operating Instructions Connection Using i LINK Bun p3 40 sues pue suoosuuog g Je deuD 55 Hunipy 10 sBumes pue suopoauuog g Ja deyD 56 Connections for a Linear Editing System When using this unit as the recorder for editing in DVCAM
184. xternal device connected to the HDV DV connector on the rear panel When the remote control switch is set to 9PIN or i LINK no tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item see page 72 MAIAJOAC J8 deUD i LINK format indicators These indicate the i LINK input output signal format HDV Lights when an HDV 1080i format signal is input output through the i LINK interface DVCAM DV Lights when a DVCAM DV format signal is input output through the i LINK interface 5 Arrow buttons t A gt B buttons a 4 Al gt B buttons Use these buttons to move around the menu items and also to set the initial timecode value and user bit data They can be used for search variable speed playback timecode display as follows E e High speed search playback Frame by frame playback e Slow playback For details of search playback operations see Variable Speed Playback page 44 e When points A and B are set for repeat playback Display the timecode of point Timecode display Operation to carry out Press the gt B button B in the time counter display Display the timecode of point Press the A button A in the time counter display 17 Names and Functions of Parts M Q 19 dey9 18 Tim
185. y approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules WARNING THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY If used in USA use the UL LISTED power cord specified below DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin NEMA 5 15P Configuration Cord Type SJT three 16 or 18 AWG wires Length Minimum 1 5m 4 ft 11in Less than 2 5 m 8 ft 3 in Rating Minimum 10 A 125 V Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V mayr equire the use of a different line cord or attachment plug or both To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES 1 Use the approved Power Cord 3 core mains lead Appliance Connector Plug with earthing contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable 2 Use the Power Cord 3 core mains lead Appliance Connector Plug conforming to the proper ratings Voltage Ampere If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord Appliance Connector Plug please consult a qualified service personnel WARNING Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss In order to use this product safely avoid prolonged listening
186. yed depending on the setting of the SUB STATUS menu item Setting of SUB Items of supplementary STATUS menu item information displayed EDIT PRESET Editing mode settings made on the editing control unit TC MODE Operating mode of the internal timecode generator REMAIN Remaining capacity of the tape AUDIO MIXING Setting for input audio mixing ALL All of the above items The following tables show the on screen indications of supplementary information and their meaning In each table the indications given in brackets such as ASM are the indications displayed when the SUB STATUS menu item is set to ALL For the display format when ALL is selected see the next section e When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to EDIT PRESET On screen Meaning indication ASM ASM Assemble editing mode INS V A1234 TC INS Insert editing mode V1234T V A1234 TC Channels or signals selected for insert editing V Video A1234 Audio 1 2 3 4 TC Timecode When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MODE MIXING On screen indication Meaning On screen Meaning indication INT PRST FREE IP F The internal timecode generator is operating in FREE RUN mode 1234 Input audio channels selected for MIX mixing INT PRST REC IP R The internal timecode generator is operating in REC RUN mode INT REGEN T amp U IRTU The i

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