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1. QUVW 1800 1800P operating status EAM THREADING Cassette is inserted and tape is being threaded y yes UNTHREADING Tape is being unthreaded to eject cassette CASSETTE OUT No cassette is inserted STANDBY OFF Tape is not on standby T RELEASE Tape tension is released STOP Tape is stopped F FWD Fast forward Preroll Play servo not locked PLAY mec lock Edit mode servo not locked Edit mode servo locked Still picture in jog mode Jog mode in reverse direction indicator lights Shuttle mode playback speed PREROLL 4 8 E Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 5 Editing By connecting two or more UVW 1800 1800P units or using UVW 1600 1600P units as players and connecting an editing control unit such as a PVE 500 it is possible to assemble an editing system the UVW 1800 1800P can be used as the recorder in such an editing system This section describes the connections required for cut editing and for A B roll editing and the phase adjustments required for editing Cut Editeurs 5 2 E A B Roll Editing eere eeetettne 5 6 E Phase Adjustments see 5 11 E Cut Editing The figure below illustrates a system for cut editing using the UVW 1800 1800P withaUVW 1600 1600P For details of editing operations refer to the operation manual for the editor being used For details oft
2. Symptom A V appears on the screen Monitor problems Cause The TBC DELAY menu item is set to VIDEO DELAY Remedy Set TBC DELAY to SYNC DELAY The UVW series has a built in time base corrector Therefore in editing mode or video EE mode the output video signal is delayed exactly 8 lines behind the reference signal This means that when the TBC DELAY setting is VIDEO DELAY the video appears 8 lines lower on the monitor and a V appears However even if the TBC DELAY item is set to SYNC DELAY if the monitor is synchronized to an external reference a V also appears This is not a malfunction A reference video signal is not being input Alternatively the input video signal is not synchronized to the reference signal Input a reference signal which is synchronized to the input video signal Alternatively use the REF VIDEO INPUT connector on this unit in loop through mode and connect to the player REF VIDEO INPUT In editing mode the servo synchronizes to the input video signal Therefore if the input video signal and reference video signal are not synchronized the time base corrector and servo will not synchronize and therefore the picture will break up Recording in this condition however will not affect the quality of the recording The time code or other time counter indication superimposed on the monitor is one frame behind The time code is being displayed
3. ON REF VIDEO 75 termination wien ON OF 5 2 E Chapter5 Editing Monitoring the video signals To monitor the video signals connect monitors as shown in the figure below The connections are the same for the recorder and player To obtain superimposed information on the monitor screen set the CHARACTER switch to the ON position VIDEO IN composite PVM 1444Q video monitor rear panel BNC cable VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT Chapter 5 UVW 1800 1800P rear panel E 00060 8 EERS UVW 1800 1800P front panel CHARACTER switch ON Connecting a video monitor Chapter 5 Editing 5 3 E owes Il 5 4 E Cut Editing Reference vi Chapter 5 Editing UVW 1600 1600P player deo signal and editor connections REF VIDEO REF VIDEO 75 Q termination 75 Q termination switch OFF switch UVW 1800 1800P recorder REF VIDEO INPUT REF VIDEO INPUT 9 pin BNC cable RCC 5G 8 p n remote control cable Video signal generator Sony Tektronix T8G130 etc COMPOSITE OUT BNC cable RM 450 editing control unit REF VIDEO IN RECORDER PLAYER RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable Reference video signal and editor connection Video and audio signal connections Using BNC cable and VDC C5 dubbing cable 600 switch CH 1 and CH 2 ON Component input connector Selection swich 1
4. Front Panel Side contro pane TAM Chapter 2 Subsidiary control panel Front Panel Tape transport section D Cassette insertion aperture F FWD fast forward button Pressing this button lights the indicator and fast forwards the tape In fast forward the picture does not appear on the monitor Holding down this button provides a monochrome search function at 16 times normal speed in the forward direction Pressing this button stops the tape transport s REC record button Holding down this button while pressing the PLAY button lights the indicator and starts recording Pressing this button lights the indicator and starts playback Pressing the PLAY button during recording or editing ends the recording or editing mode and starts playback REW rewind button Pressing this button lights the indicator and rewinds the tape During rewind the picture does not appear on the monitor Holding down this button provides a monochrome search function at 16 times normal speed in the reverse direction Pressing this button lights the indicator and a few seconds later the a The F FWD REW item under the AUTO EE cassette is ejected SELECT menu item must be set to PB see page 7 3 E Tape transport section 2 2 E Chapter 2 Identification of Parts and Controls Rear Panel Video inputs Video outputs Audio inputs and outputs Power time code and control signals Rear Panel Video
5. Microprocessor servo system Four microprocessor controlled DC motors provide direct drive for the drum capstan and reels enabling quick and accurate tape access Audio noise reduction Longitudinal audio tracks 1 and 2 use the same Dolby C type noise reduction as a conventional Betacam SP system These circuits are always operating when recording or playing back 1 Because this unit does not record the AFM carrier 2 Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license wave noise may be heard when tapes recorded on from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation this unit are played back by other VTRs in the BVW DOLBY and the double D symbol DO are series If necessary lower the audio levels of trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing channels 3 and 4 on the other VTR Corporation Chapter 1 Overview Other features ll Compact power saving design The unit is light and simple and very energy efficient Menu based set up system All the initial settings for system operation conditions and so forth are accessed through a simple menu system from the subsidiary control panel Remote control function The unit can be operated from a remote control unit through the RS 422A serial interface It is also possible to use the CONTROL S connector on the front panel to connect a simple remote control unit SIRCS type remote control unit such as an SVRM 100 to carry out search operations
6. OFF Alarms are not issued RUN MODE FREE RUN FREE RUN Time code generator RUN mode keeps running Run mode of the time code generator REC RUN REC RUN Time code generator only runs while recording Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editor With the REC RUN setting assemble editing and other opertations will not be carried out correctly DF MODE only on UVW 1800 DF mode Select whether the time code generator and CTL counter operate in drop frame or non drop frame mode Normally select drop frame mode to keep in sync with real time The non drop frame mode is useful for example when using computer graphics and working on a frame count basis UB BINARY GP UB BINARY Gp for UVW 1800 Select the user bit binary group flag of the time code generator When the TC IN switch is set to EXT the user bit binary group flag setting follows the setting in the time code input to the TIME CODE IN connector ON DF ON DF Drop frame mode OFF NDF OFF NDF Non drop frame mode 000 000 Character set not specified 001 gt gt 001 8 bit characters conforming to ISO646 and 802022 010 gt gt 010 Undefined 011 gt gt 011 Undefined 100 100 Multi cassette 101 gt gt 101 Multiplex 110 gt gt 110 Alternate 111 gt gt 111 Undefined 00 gt gt 00
7. 4 dBu 600 balanced OFF 4 dBu 10 K balanced 0 dBu 2 0 775 Vrms BNCx1 0 5 to 18 Vp p 6002 unbalanced BNCX2 Composite video 1 0 Vp p 75 9 sync negative 286 mV for UVW 1800 300 mV for UVW 1800P Switch selection on the subsidiary control panel controls whether time codes and other superimposed information are output from VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT 12 pin multi female Luminance 1 0 Vp p 75 sync negative Chrominance R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 42 B Y 07 Vp p 75 22 BNC x 3 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 DIN 4 pin x 1 XLR 3 pin x 2 male 4 dBu 600 2 load low impedance balanced RCA pin jack x 1 BNCx1 2 2 Vp p 600 2 unbalanced HEADPHONES Standard stereo jack Maximum 14 dBu 8 Q 0 dBu 0 775 Vnns Remote connectors TBC REMOTE 15 pin multi x 1 REMOTE 9 pin multi x 1 CONTROL S stereo minijack x 1 Supplied accessories Power cord x 1 9 pin remote control cable x 1 Operating Instructions x 1 Optional accessories RMM 130 Rack Mount Adaptor BCT 5CLN Cleaning Cassette BK 2006 2007 TBC Remote Control Unit BVR 50 50P TBC Remote Control Unit VDC C5 12 pin Dubbing Cable SVRM 100 Remote Control Unit Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Appendixes A 5 E Glossary A B roll edit An edit in which two or more players are used to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe and one recorder is use
8. Character position Bottom center of the screen For details of the setting method see under DISPLAY CONTROL page 7 4 E e Type of time data Time data 2 Drop frame indication for time code reader Es Drop frame indication for time code generator uvw 1800 800P a This character can appear on the UVW 1800 only operating status The character to appear in these two columns is always a colon on the UVW 1800P Displayed information factory default 1Type of time data This indicates the type of time data as follows LTC reader data LTC reader user bit data Time code data from time code generator User bit data from time code generator Time code data from time code reader Interpolated by the time code reader to make up for the time code data not correctly read from the tape User bit data from time code reader Last data is retained by the time code reader as the new data has not been read correctly from the tape Chapter 4 Recording and Playback TUI Chapter 4 47 E Superimposed Text Information Drop frame indication for time code reader onUVW 1800only t A single dot indicates drop frame mode oi oi Two dots i e a colon indicate non drop frame mode Drop frame indication for time code generator onUVW 1800only A single dot indicates drop frame mode 1 Two dots i e a colon indicate non drop frame mode
9. Not specified 01 gt gt 01 ISO character 10 10 Unassigned 1 11 11 Unassigned 2 UB BINARY GP Binary Gp for UVW 1800P When the TC IN switch is set to EXT the user bit binary group flag setting follows the setting in the time code input to the TIME CODE IN connector Continued Chapter 7 Menus 7 5 E Menu Organization Menu selections continued PHASE CORR gt PHASE CORR Time code generator phase correction CF FLAG 2 CF flag Set color framing flag on or off in a unused bit of time code data This setting relates only to the control of the CF flag bit in the internal time code generator of this unit It has no effect on normal color framing FROM STOP From STOP Protected mode and time to switch from stop mode for protection of the lape and head drum e STOP TIMER STP Timer Time to switch to protected mode from stop mode NEXT MODE Next mode Tape protection mode when time set in STOP TIMER setting elapses When this unit is in tension release mode the drum is still rotating so the picture can be monitored In tension release mode though the unit is also in standby on mode i e is on standby so if the distinction between standby on and standby off is important for example when broadcasting care should be taken over the setting STILL TIMER STL timer Time to switch to protected mod
10. It is also used as a control signal to adjust the relationship between the scanning position of the video heads and tape movement during playback to match that during recording Drop frame mode In NTSC format the actual number of frames per second is approximately 29 97 while that for the time code is specified as 30 Drop frame mode is a mode in which the time code is advanced in such a way that the difference in frame value between real time and the time codes is corrected In this mode two frames are skipped at the beginning of each minute except for every tenth minute so that the frame value for time codes matches that for real time EE mode Abbreviation of Electric to Electric mode Video and audio signals are supplied to the VTRs internal circuits but not to the recording heads External synchronization Synchronization of the signals and tape transport of a VTR with those of a reference VTR IRE A unit for expressing video level as determined by the Institute of Radio Engineers now called the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers LNG recording Abbreviation of longitudinal recording A method of recording audio signals by radio frequency bias method on the longitudinal track of the tape using the fixed head LTC Abbreviation of Longitudinal Time Code A time code recorded in a separate track at the edge of the tape Luminance signal The signal that determines the brightness of the picture Als
11. h the indication moves Adjust the syne and subcarrier lez phase of the output signal from player 1 When component signals are used the subcarrier phase does not appear 8 Output the player 2 signal from the PVE 500 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output from player 2 5 12 E Chapter5 Editing Chapter 6 Time Data The time data used by the UVW 1800 1800P for both recording and display include CTL signal count values longitudinal time codes LTC and user bit data This chapter describes how to display time data and how to set LTC and user bit values Displaying Time Data me 6 2 E Settings for Longitudinal Time Code and User Bits 6 3 E Synchronizing the Internal Time Code Generator With an External Time Code Generator 6 6 E Displaying Time Data During recording or playback you can display the time data selected on this unit on the monitor and on the time counter display During editing the data displayed is selected by the editor On the time counter display Use the time counter display selector switch to select the data to be displayed on the time counter display Time counter display selector switch PE Je DOBD 8 Bols Time counter display selector switch Resetting the CTL data displayed Press the RESET button The indication in the time counter display is reset to 0 00 00 00 On the monitor scr
12. to be malfunctioning check this chapter before consulting your Sony service representative Alarm MesS ges8 istas Rede Trouble Shooting Chartes 9 4 E Alarm Messages There are a number of messages which may appear on the monitor screen during operation A message also appears in the time counter display pez REMOTE REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED Ganso Time counter display SET REMOTE LOCAL SWITCH TO LOCAL Direction Monitor screen Alarm messages These alarm messages indicate misoperations or problems with the unit such as condensation on the drum To display these messages on the monitor screen the monitor must be connected to the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector and the CHARACTER switch on the subsidiary control panel must be in the ON position It is possible to disable the display of warning indications in the menu system by setting the ALARM and REF ALARM items to OFF For details of the menu settings see the section Menu Operations page 7 8 E If an alarm message is indicated take appropriate action according to its contents 9 2 E Chapter 9 Operational Problems The alarm messages indications are listed below Alarm messages Alarm messages on the monitor screen Alarm messages in the Cause Direction time counter display ABNORMAL SETTINGS SET ITEMS IN THE SETUP Irr SETUP SELECTED IN SETUP MENU TO THE MENU APPROPRIATE VALUES CONTACT YOUR DEAL
13. 60 C 4 F to 140 F Less than 80 19 kg 41 Ib 12 oz 427 mm W x 193 mm H x 474 mm D excluding external projections 16 5 4 x 7 5 g x 18 5 s UVW 1800 118 6 mm s UVW 1800P 101 5 mm s Maximum recording playback time UVW 1800 90 minutes or longer for BCT 90MLA UVW 1800P 100 minutes or longer for BCT 90MLA Fast forward rewind time Recommended cassettes 180 s or less for BCT 90MLA Betacam SP 2 inch cassette Metal tapes BCT 5MA 10MA 20MA 30MA UVWT 10MA 20MA 30MA BCT 5MLA 1OMLA 20MLA 30MLA 60MLA 90MLA UVWT 60MLA 90MLA or equivalent Video system Recording method Luminance frequency modulation Chrominance Time division time compression chrominance frequency modulation Bandwidth Luminance NTSC 30 Hz to 4 MHz 1 0 dB 4 0 dB PAL 25 Hz to 5 MHz 1 0 dB 4 0 dB Color difference R Y B Y NTSC 30 Hz to 1 5 MHz 1 6 dB 4 0 dB PAL 25 Hz to 1 5 MHz 1 0 dB 4 0 dB A S N ratio Luminance component IN OUT NTSC 49 dB or more PAL 46 dB or more Chrominance Amplitude NTSC 52 dB or more PAL 48 dB or more modulation Phase NTSC 52 dB or more PAL 48 dB or more modulation K factor 2T pulse 3 or less Y C delay 30 ns or less Appendixes Audio System Recording method Bias Frequency characteristics Metal tape 50 Hz to 15 kHz 2 0 dB 3 0 dB S N ratio at 3 distortion level for NTSC Referre
14. Cassettes Removing slack in the tape Carefully retote one of the reels with your finger in the direction of the arrows until it stops Removing slack in the tape No double insertion of cassettes When you insert a cassette the orange lock out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion TA Ejecting the cassette Press the EJECT button The tape is wound back into the cassette this takes several seconds and then the cassette is ejected from the unit If the time counter display is showing CTL values it is reset Chapter 3 Record Inhibit Function To protect recorded material which you wish to keep press in the record inhibit plug on the cassette Small cassette Large cassette Record inhibit plug Record inhibit plug When you insert a cassette with the record inhibit plug pushed in into the cassette compartment the REC INHIBIT indicator lights and it is not possible to record To re record on the cassette return the record inhibit plug to its original position 3 4 E Chapter 3 Preparations Reference Video Signals When this unit is being used a composite video signal synchronized to the signal being used must be input to the REF VIDEO INPUT connector to enable the time base corrector TBC to operate correctly and ensure stable operation If no reference video signal is input then during recording or editing or in EE mode th
15. Digital hours meter The digital hours meter keeps cumulative totals of four values the total hours powered on the drum rotation time the tape running time and the numbering of threading unthreading operations These are displayed as superimposed text on the video monitor Superimposed text output The VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector provides a monitor video output which can have various information time codes tape speed system settings etc superimposed on it The superimpose function can be enabled or disabled as required S Video connectors With VTRs or other peripheral equipment having S Video connectors these connectors provide a high grade interface for video signal transfer Self diagnosis functions If an operating fault occurs the system attempts to diagnose the problem and produces an error code on the time counter display and superimposed video output Alarm indications If an erroneous operation or connection is made the system superimposes information on the monitor screen giving nature of the error and actions to be taken The cause of the problem is also indicated in the time counter display Chapter 1 Overview 1 3 E Chapter 1 UH HAT Chapter 2 Identification of Parts and Controls This chapter lists the names of all the controls and other components used in the operation of the unit Eront Panel oes sescccccsiscecsusscsesstocsiccsebiesoiecaiecseedevessebcncsateess 2 2 E R r iude UR 2 5 E
16. EE EE Output audio and video signal input from other equipment PB PB Mute audio and video signal input ALL DISABLE ALL DIS All of the tape transport control buttons are disabled STOP amp EJECT 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 x35 x35 for UVW 1800 or x42 x42 for UVW 1800P Allow searching at up to the maximum tape transport speed of 35 or 42 times normal The picture cannot be seen on the monitor at this speed x16 gt gt x16 Restrict the search speed to the maximum 16 times normal for which the picture can be seen on the monitor Use this setting when using search mode for cuing ENABLE ENABLE Rewind automatically DISABLE DISABLE Do not rewind automatically Set the preroll time in seconds from 0 to 15 If a PVE 500 or other editing control unit is connected this setting is ignored and the editing control unit setting takes precedence O SEG gt gt 0sec 5 SEC gt gt 5 sec 15 SEC gt gt 15 sec Continued Set this item to PB when you want to use the F FWD and REW buttons to view playback at 16 times normal speed Ifthis item is set to EE holding down the F FWD and REW buttons produces EE pictures Chapter 7 Menus 7 4 E
17. Menu Organization Menu selections continued CUT IN FIELD gt CUT IN FIELD Field timing for beginning editing PLAY START gt Play start Timing for switching to playback mode from stop In an editing system including an editor such as a PVE 500 editing control unit adjusting this setting so that the delay before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks of the editing system means that there is no longer a need to synchronize the decks for editing and the preroll time can be shortened STEP SEARCH gt Step SRCH Determine whether or not the tape is transported in units of fields during low speed playback CHARA POSITION gt Chara pos Position of text superimposed on output from VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector to monitor If time code values which appear superimposed on the monitor screen are to be recorded on another VTR position them in the lower two thirds of the screen Time code values displayed in the top one third of the monitor screen may appear to be delayed by one frame CHARA TYPE gt Chara type Type of characters in text superimposed on output from VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector to monitor DISPLAY INFO gt DISP Info Information superimposed on output from VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector to monitor When the TIME DATA amp UB or TIME DATA amp CTL setting is selected the lower time data may appear to be delayed by one frame from the upper value Chapter 7 Menu
18. UVW 1600 1600P player UVW 1800 1800P recorder COMPONENT 1 INPUT VDG C5 dubbing cable XLR cable Video and audio signal connection 1 Using BNC cables 600 switch CH 1 and CH 2 ON Component input connector selection switch 2 UVW 1600 1600P player UVW 1800 1800P recorder COMPONENT 2 INPUT BNC cable XLR cable XLH cable Video and audio signal connection 2 ee Chapter 5 Editing 5 5 E TI Chapter 5 5 6 E A B Roll Editing The figure below illustrates a system for A B roll editing using the UVW 1800 1800P with two UVW 1600 1600P units PVM 1444Q PVM 1444Q source monitor main monitor VIDEO IN composite VIDEO IN component eae 0000 OUTPUT FETE BLACK BURST UVW 1600 1600P SW player 1 PGM OUT component meal or EDITOR p La A Video signal generator n Sony Tektronix UVW 1600 1600P player 2 TSG 130 etc RCC 5G HIS PAT e es REUS cable RCC 5G 9 pin remote ovina 3 10 control cable ACC 5AA in 10 15 pin MIXER Mixer control cable cides shi precinct teat REF ar 3 RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable Sad bi ai ee RECORDER PVE 500 editing control unit Example configuration of system for A B roll editing component signals Switch settings on the UVW 1800 1800P recorder and UVW 1600 1600P player REMOTE LOCAL switch REMOTE REMOTE VIDEO IN selector switch aT 1 Comp
19. 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 Superimpose To put a picture or a set of characters onto another so that both can be seen at the same time S video input connector A connector that inputs Y luminance and C chrominance signals separately to reduce interference between Y and C signals and to help reproduce noiseless images Sync signal A reference signal consisting of vertical and horizontal sync signals used for synchronizing the scanning patterns of the video camera and the monitor TBC Abbreviation of Time Base Corrector Electronic circuits to electrically stabilize the playback signals by removing color variation and roll in the playback picture caused by irregularity in drum rotation and tape movement Time base correction reduces deterioration of picture quality when transmitting or copying playback signals Time code Signals recorded on the tape to supply information on tape position such as the hour minute second and frame to assist in setting edit points or searching for particular scenes There are two types of time code LTC and VITC Tracking Electrically controlling the video head so that the playback phase matches the recording phase of the tape Especially when playing back the tape with a VTR other th
20. eee 3 3 B Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette sss 3 3 E Record Inhibit Function ss 3 4 B Reference Video Signals ss 3 5 E Playback Operation sessssssssosessscoscsossssssosososescsssosssosossososososossosssososse 4 2 E Preparation for Playback 4 2 E Playback Operation ss 4 3 E Recording Operation sssssseeeenneeenesneenesess 4 4 E Preparation for Recording sss 4 4 E Recording Operation sese 4 6 E Superimposed Text Information 4 7 E Cut EIUDBG uo ead sisson cage exe PEG tense a n E e Pet rr ais e PEE atus 5 2 E A B Roll Editing sssssssnernemnnernernennnnennerersnsness 5 6 E Phase Adjustmennts eere eere eee eee eee ene en aene etate stesso setae 5 11 E Displaying Time Data esse 6 2 E Settings for Longitudinal Time Code and User Bits 6 3 E Synchronizing the Internal Time Code Generator With an External Time Code Generator ee reeee eere eene 6 6 E Contents 2 E Contents Contents Menu Organization sssesseneeseneeeneneeenenenenseseenes 7 2 E Hierarchical Structure ccccccccccssscessssccssscecssecesseecssseeeeseeessees 7 2 E MENU SCr ens see aci RT HIIS 7 3 E Menu Operations sscccssscsessessssecessssesseseressecescsssossssaseressecessessesess 7 8 E Buttons Used to Change the Setting sss 7 8 B Operation Sequence Lesser toties net
21. either drop frame mode or non drop frame mode according to the mode of the input time code After setting the TC IN selector switch to EXT position the internal time code generator begins to run in synchrony with the external time code generator The internal time code generator continues to run in the same way even if the external time code generator is disconnected Checking the internal time code generator counting Stop the tape and press the REC button Check that the same value as the input time code value is displayed Chapter 7 Menus This chapter describes the organization of the principal set up menus selecting the superimposed information on the monitor screen time code run mode etc and how to use them Menu Organization 7 2 E Hierarchical Structure sees 7 2 E Menu Screens 7 3 B Menu Operations s curis e 7 8 E Buttons Used to Change the Setting oe 7 8 E Operation Sequence ann ge itr en cat 7 9 E 7 2 E Menu Organization Hierarchical Structure The menu screens are arranged in a three level tree structure as shown in the figure below The top level selections level 1 access the main divisions of the settings and except for the MENU GRADE item the settings themselves are made on levels 2 and 3 The screens are divided into two groups the basic settings to which frequent access is normally required and extended settings which are less frequently used In
22. is no terminating device Set the monitor INPUT connector 75 Q termination switch to the ON position or connect a terminating device The monitor screen is too dark The video image is too dark when editing a composite video signal The 75 Cltermination of the video signal input is duplicated For example when using the REF VIDEO INPUT connector tor a loop through connection the 75 a termination switches of the REF VIDEO INPUT connector and the VIDEO INPUT connector are both set to the ON position Set the 75 ft termination switch of the connector being used for a loop through connection to the OFF position a In this state an alarm message appears on the monitor screen and time counter display Chapter 9 Operational Problems 9 5 E Trouble Shooting Chart It is not possible to disable On this unit it is not possible to disable the Dolby the Dolby noise reduction noise reduction 9 6 E Chapter 9 Operational Problems Appendixes SDeCITICHUOID Est cates cat oe ele le MGI OSS ANY HT A 2 E Specification General Power requirements Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Mass External dimensions Tape transport system Tape speed UVW 1800 120 V AC 50 60 Hz UVW 1800P for Europe 220 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz UVW 1800P for USA Canada 120 V AC 50 60Hz 85 W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to
23. is what appears on the monitor screen and the lower version in parentheses appears on the time counter display The time counter display indications are preceded by a number of angle brackets gt indicates an item in a level 2 menu and and gt indicate an item or a parameter in a lower level menu pales CASSETTE OUT gt gt Cass Out When the cassette has been ejected F FWD REW gt gt F FWD REW Operations when in fast forward or rewind mode STOP STOP Operations when in stop mode STANDBY OFF STBY OFF Operations when in standby off mode Select which of the tape transport control buttons EJECT REW PLAY F FWD STOP and REC operate when the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE MAX SRCH SPEED Max SRCH Maximum search speed AUTO REW AUTO REW Whether to rewind automatically when playback reaches the end of a tape PREROLL TIME Preroll a EI Menu selections f ws PURPLE UF S i P eh ee L 2 i db o Y EE EE Output audio and video signal input from other equipment PB gt gt gt PB Mute audio and video signal input CL d atn EE EE Output audio and video signal input from other equipment PB gt gt gt PB Mute audio and video signal input EE EE Output audio and video signal input from other equipment PB gt gt gt PB Output audio and video signal recorded on a tape
24. menus ABORT Time counter display SETUP MENU ABORT Monitor screen Chapter Menus 7 11 E Menu Operations Changing the NEXT MODE setting Changing the NEXT MODE setting I Press the MENU button The level 1 extended menu appears on the monitor screen The reverse video cursor shows the current selection MENU GRADE ENHAN made in the previous section When the currently selected setting is not the factory default setting the indication instead of the indication precedes that setting Level 1 menu display extended menu screen D SETUPMEN OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE Time counter display TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL MENU GRADE ENHAN Monitor screen 2 Press the E button to select TAPE PROTECTION Selecting TAPE PROTECTION SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Tape protct DISPLAY CONTROL TIME COD TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL Time counter display MENU GRADE ENHAN Monitor screen 7 42 E Chapter 7 Menus 1 Press the 1 button The level 2 menu screen appears When this menu appears for the first time FROM STOP is selected Level 2 menu screen TAPE PROTECTION From STOP FROM STILL Time counter display Monitor screen SETUP MENU TAPE PROTECTION FROM STOP gt 4 Press the LG button to select FROM STILL Selecting FROM STILL TAPE PROTECTION gt From STILL FROM STOP FROM STILL E
25. optional VDC C5 12 pin dubbing cable for output of a component video signal Video outputs Audio inputs and outputs U9 AUDIO INPUT 600 Q ON OFF switch Sets the input impedance of audio input channels 1 and 2 to 600 Q ON position or to 1 KO OFF position ib AUDIO INPUT CH 1 and CH 2 connectors XLR 3 pin Connect audio input signals from a D MONITOR AUDIO connector RCA video deck or from audio equipment Outputs an audio signal for the video monitor I AUDIO OUTPUT CH 1 and CH 2 connectors XLR 3 pin Output audio signals Audio inputs and outputs Power time code and control signals AC IN connector Use the supplied power cord to connect to an AC power supply TIME CODE IN connector BNC Connect to a time code generator and input a time code LTC TIME CODE OUT connector BNC During playback this outputs the time code LTC recorded on the tape During recording this outputs the time code LTC from the internal time code generator If however the TC IN selector switch on the subsidiary control panel is set to the EXT position this connector outputs a time code synchronized to the time code input to the TIME CODE IN connector D REMOTE connector 9 pin Using a 9 pin remote control cable connect an editor such as a PVE 500 BVE 600 800 910 2000 9100 RM 450 TBC REMOTE connector 15 pin For remote control of the internal time base corrector connect a
26. power off this unit while it is in the process of saving the settings the reinitialization can not be ensured Wait until saving is completed before powering the unit off f instead of pressing the SET YES button you press the RESET NO button the reinitialization is not carried out and the display returns to the level 1 menu screen Chapter 7 Menus Chapter 8 Maintenance This chapter describes the self diagnosis functions with which the UVW 1800 1800P is provided the action to be taken in the event of condensation on the head drum the digital hours meter and the head cleaning process needed to ensure high video and audio reproduction quality Self Diagnosis Functions see 8 2 E Condensatloll eorr t pemen eranc rosa PE etie eE eH s rEe Ee aE t voces 8 3 E Regular Checks and Maintenance 8 4 E Digital Hours Meter nee anne 8 4 E Head Cleaning ses 8 5 E Self Diagnosis Functions The UVW 1800 1800P is provided with self diagnosis functions which detect internal faults If a fault is detected the UVW 1800 1800P displays an error code in the time counter display and an error message on the monitor screen To display error messages on the monitor screen the monitor must be connected to the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector and the CHARACTER switch on the subsidiary control panel must be in the ON position Error02 603 Error code Example error code displayed on the time c
27. radioelectnque For the customers in the United Kingdom WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red Contents Chapter 1 Overview A dentification of Parts and Controls Preparations Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 6 Pr cautions 5 eere dotes coseossedcedsioesesseudousssssecuesstedeveeatisusbsoseosesecosses 3 E Iq Tig P RR 1 2 E Front Panel wicccssscisssassssasesecsnsssososstescesticsdessesteeosoastevsstessnssesssonteasesses 2 2 B Rear Pane ie is iscsseccdavsesdescsesdentssncssacscsetsvscsseesoussecseesonssuevoesencossideaseser 2 5 E Before USE eer codeosesoocestonbesessonsonssasses 3 2 E BATES ATO CRT ERR t RUNE 3 3 E Cassettes Which Can Be Used 1 1
28. 3 E 8 4 E Regular Checks and Maintenance Digital Hours Meter Digital hours meter The digital hours meter keeps a cumulative count of the total operating time the drum rotation time the tape transport operating time and the number of threading and unthreading operations These counts can be displayed on the monitor and time counter display use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance Consult your Sony service representative about necessary periodic maintenance checks indications The digital hours meter provides the following four display items T1 OPERATION Cumulative total of hours unit is powered on in units of 10 hours T2 DRUM ROTATION Cumulative total of hours of drum rotation with tape threaded in units of 10 hours T3 TAPE RUNNING Cumulative total of hours of tape transport operation in units of 10 hours CT THREADING Cumulative number of tape threading unthreading operation pairs in units of 10 operation pairs Except for the total operation time there are two counts for each item the cumulative total from manufacture and a trip count resettable Displaying the digital hours meter Chapter 8 Maintenance Press the HOURS METER button Monitor display All four counts appear 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 Time counter display One of the four indications appears Use the
29. 6 6 E TC PRESET button 2 4 E 6 4 E Time base corrector TBC 3 E 1 2 E TBC DELAY menu 7 6 E Time code LTC 3 E 1 2 E displaying 4 7 E 4 8 E 6 2 E DISPLAY INFO menu 7 4 E input and output connectors 2 7 E settings 6 3 E to 6 5 E synchronizing with external equipment 6 6 E
30. CAL ENABLE menu setting is STOP amp EJECT or ALL DISABLE Set the REMOTE LOCAL switch to LOCAL or change the menu setting to ALL ENABLE No cassette is loaded Insert a cassette It is not possible to preset the time counter display to an arbitrary value me UU The TC IN selector switch is in the EXT position Remedy Set the TC IN selector switch to the INT position The CTL LTC U BIT switch is in the CTL position Set the CTL LTC U BIT switch to the LTC or U BIT position It is not possible to preset time counter values The REMOTE LOCAL switch is in the REMOTE position and the LOCAL ENABLE menu setting is STOP amp EJECT or ALL DISABLE Set the REMOTE LOCAL switch to LOCAL or change the menu setting to ALL ENABLE Although the tape transport is operating the time counter value does not change The MENU button TC PRESET button or HOURS METER button has been pressed Press the button again to exit from menu setting mode time code presetting mode or Hours meter mode as the case may be In either of these modes the time counter display does not show time counter information The time counter display is showing user bit data Set the CTL LTC U BIT switch to the LTC or CTL position a In these states an alarm message appears both on the monitor screen and time counter Chapter 9 Operational Problems display
31. CK OUTLINE B outline Black characters with white outline Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to the level 1 menu TIME DATA amp STATUS Time amp STA Time data and operating status TIME DATA amp UB Time amp UB Time data selected using the time counter display switch and user bit value when user bit is selected with the time counter display switch user bit and LTC value TIME DATA amp CTL gt gt Time amp CTL Time data selected using the time counter display switch and CTL value when CTL is selected with the time counter display switch CTL and user bit value TIME DATA gt gt Time Time data only Menu selections continued PEAK HOLD Set the time from zero OFF to 1 5 seconds in steps of gt Peak hold 0 1 second Peak hold time for audio level meters 1 5 SEC gt gt 1 5 sec OFF gt gt OFF BRIGHTNESS Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum gt Brightness 100 gt gt 100 Brightness of front panel indicators 66 gt gt 66 33 gt gt 33 ALARM ON gt gt ON Alarms are issued gt ALARM OFF gt gt OFF Alarms are not issued Determine whether alarms are issued or not REF ALARM ON gt gt ON Alarms are issued gt REF ALARM ON LIMITED gt gt ON Limit Alarms are issued in Determine whether alarms related to reference video recording editing and EE mode signal are issued or not OFF
32. ER IF THIS ALARM APPEARS AGAIN DESPITE THE ABOVE PROCEDURE MOISTURE HAS BEEN KEEP THE POWER ON AND HUMID DETECTED WAIT UNTIL THIS INDICATION GOES OFF REMOTE MODE IS SET REMOTE LOCAL REMOTE SELECTED SWITCH TO LOCAL KEY IS JAMMED CHECK Key short THE FOLLOWING KEYS EJECT STOP F FWD REW PLAY REC UP DOWN RIGHT LEFT SET H M TC SET MENU RESET NO CASSETTE IN VTR No Casse RECORD INHIBIT PLUG ON REC INH I THE CASSETTE IS SET TO INHIBIT CTL MODE IS SELECTED SET CTL TC UB SWITCH CTL mode TO TC OR UB TC EXTERNAL IS SET TC INT EXT SWITCH TC EXT SELECTED TO TC INT TCG RUN MODE IS SET TO SET TCG RUN MODE REC RUN REC RUN SETUP MENU TO FREE RUN REF VIDEO IS NOT INPUT A REF VIDEO No REF DETECTED SIGNAL A BLACK WHITE SIGNAL IS USE A COLOR SIGNAL B amp W REFI BEING USED FOR REF VIDEO A NON STANDARD SIGNAL USE A STANDARD SIGNAL REF NON STD IS BEING USED FOR REF VIDEO INPUT VIDEO IS NOT SUPPLY A VIDEO SIGNAL No INPUT DETECTED TO VIDEO INPUT Chapter 9 Operational Problems 9 3 E 9 4 E Trouble Shooting Chart Symptom Tape problems Cause Remedy Recording is not possible The record inhibit plug on the cassette is pressed in Pull out the plug or use a different tape The tape transport controls PLAY F FWD REW buttons etc do not operate The REMOTE LOCAL switch is in the REMOTE position and the LO
33. ET MODE TCG 00 00 00 00 UBG 00 00 00 00 DATA INCREMENT DATA INCREMENT DATA DECREMENT DATA DECREMENT LEFT SHIFT LEFT SHIFT RIGHT SHIFT RIGHT SHIFT DATA CLEAR DATA CLEAR SET DATA SET SET TC PSET ABORT amp EXIT Time code presetting User bit presetting Note If you press the TC PRESET button while CTL value is displayed the following alarm message appear on the monitor screen imum CTL mode CTL MODE IS SELECTED SET CTL TC UB SWITCH TO TC OR UB Set the time counter display selector switch to LTC or U BIT 6 4 E Chapter 6 Time Data 3 Use the and buttons to select the digit in the value which is flashing 4 Use the and buttons to adjust the value of the flashing digit Note that user bit data values are in hexadecimal digits 0 9 and A F 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 as required to set the required value To set the value to 00 00 00 00 press the RESET NO button 6 Press the SET YES button Either of the two displays shown immediately below appears on the monitor screen and the third display shown below in the time counter display TC PRESET MODE UB PRESET MODE NOW SAVING NOW SAVING Monitor screen Monitor screen Time counter display Once the setting is saved the monitor screen and time counter display return to normal If you power off this unit while it is in the process of saving the settings settings may be lost Wait until saving is completed b
34. F BNC cables x3 BNC cable VIDEO IN composite Video monitor COMPONENT 2 OUTPUT PVM 1444Q etc 0 OOOO AUDIO OUTPUT CH 1 CH 2 a The VIDEO IN connectors of the PVM 1444Q are provided with UVW 1600 1600P player automatic termination function Connections CB3 If you do not input a reference video signal the monitor picture will be subject to vertical instability When carrying out recording always input a reference video signal For details of reference video signals see the Section Reference Video Signals page 3 5 E Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Switch and control settings After completing the connections make the switch and control settings as follows Video monitor PVM 14440 etc Il Chapter 4 UVW 1800 1800P recorder Switch and control settings I Power on the video monitor 2 Set the input selector of the monitor to the input connector connected to the UVW 1800 1800P Following the instructions in the appropriate operation manual and prepare the player for playback Power on the UVW 1800 1800P Set the VIDEO IN selector switch to Y RJB Set the time counter display selector switch according to the time data to be used Adjust the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL controls so that the audio level meters indicate around 0 VU when the audio signal is at its maximum Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4 5 E Recording Operation ding Opera In order to ca
35. MOTE this switch is ignored and the selection is made from the extemal device connected 49 VIDEO IN selector switch Selects the type of video input signal for recording or playing back a component signal the Y R B position a composite signal COMPOSITE position or an S VIDEO signal S VIDEO position G9 CHARACTER switch Determines whether or not character information such as time codes is superimposed on the video output signal from the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector i TC time code IN selector switch Selects whether the time code from the internal time code generator is used INT position or the time code input from an external source EXT position Menu control Time code Digital Hours Meter Button TC time code PRESET butto Press this button to preset the LTC or user bit value shown on the time counter display For details of how to set time code values see the section Settings for Longitudinal Time Code and User Sits page 6 3 E 4 Arrow direction D E ES E buttons Use these buttons to move around the menu settings and also for setting time code values For details of how to set time code values see the section Setlings for Longitudinal Time Code and User Bits page 6 3 E menu button Pressing this button displays menu options on the monitor screen and the time counter display Pressing the button again returns to normal operating mode For details of menu operati
36. O IN switch on the subsidiary control panel is correctly set to match the type of video signal input In particular when inputting a component signal set this switch to the Y R B position and set the component signal input connector selection switch on the rear panel to the appropriate position If these switches are not set correctly not only will recording not be possible but the input signal will also not appear on the monitor Setting the cassette record inhibit plug see page 3 4 E Recording on a cassette is impossible when its record inhibit plug is pushed in If the record inhibit plug is pushed in on the cassette you are going to use either use a new tape or pull out the plug and use the tape after making sure that it contains no important material Controlling tape transport remotely see page 7 3 E The tape transport buttons on this unit are normally disabled when the REMOTE indicator is lit However you can use these buttons if you set the LOCAL ENABLE menu item to ALL ENABLE The factory default setting for this item is STOP amp EJECT Storing in a rack When installing this unit in a standard 19 inch rack you can stack up to three units in one rack When stacking four or more units be sure to leave space equivalent to one unit height or 44 45 mm 1 3 4 inches between units Precautions 3 E Chapter 1 Overview This chapter overviews the features of the UVW 1800 1800P Feat 6S cease cisctsecicesscacsedess
37. SIC OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Menu grade Time counter display MENU GRADE BASIC gt Manitar creen 3 Press the button This displays all of the settings and the current selection appears on the monitor screen in reverse video The lt mark indicates the BASIC has an assoicated menu at the next higher level The indication precedes the factory default setting Displaying the settings gt Basic x BASIC Time counter display Monitor screen 4 Press the T button to select ENHANCED Selecting ENHANCED BASIC ENHANCED Time counter display Monitor screen 5 Press the SET YES button The messages shown below appear in the monitor screen and the ti display and the new setting is saved in memory Messages when saving settings Time counter display NOW SAVING Monitor screen Once the saving operation is completed both the monitor screen and time counter display return to the normal state If you power off this unit while it is in the process of saving the settings settings may be lost Wait until saving is completed before powering the unit off If you do not press the SET YES button and press the MENU button the settings are not saved the displays shown below appear for 0 5 seconds and the menu system is forcibly exited If making more than one setting be sure to press the SET YES button after finishing all the desired settings Forcibly aborting the
38. SONY 3 757 561 24 2 Videocassette Recorder Model UVW 1800 1800P Operating Instructions pagei E Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Mode d emploi page i F Avant la mise en service de cet apparail priere de lire attentivement ce mode d emloi que l on conservera pour toute reference ulterieure 1993 by Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No UVW 1800 Serial No WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture A AN JaN 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 N user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the yf i product s enclosure that may be of _ sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons N This symbol is intended to alert the WwN user to the presence of important Ni operating and maintenance gt servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Caution Television programs films video ta
39. TENSION RELEASE gt gt gt T RLSE The tape tension is released but the picture can still be seen on the monitor Menu selections continued TBC DELAY gt TBC delay Time base corrector delay in video EE mode or editing mode Note When used as the recorder of an editing system select SYNC DELAY when broadcasting select VIDEO DELAY BLANKING LINE gt BLK line Determine whether or not to output video signals during blanking Settings can be made for each of the lines between line 12 and 20 for UVW 1800 and between line 9 and 23 for UVW 1800P BLANKING DECODE gt BLK decode Determine a method of separating input composite video signals into a luminance signal and chrominance signal during blanking Settings can be made for each of the lines between line 12 and 19 for UVW 1800 and between line 9 and 22 for UVW 1800P de Vas M SYNC DELAY Gs Syne The synchronization signal included in the output video signal is delayed from the reference signal by the operating time of the TBC and output synchronized to the video signal VIDEO DELAY Video The synchronization signal included in the output video signal is synchronized to the reference signal and only the video signal output is delayed UVW 1800 MASK gt gt gt Mask Video 12 LINE gt gt 12 line 20 signal is not output LINE gt gt 20 line HALF gt gt gt Half Only a half UVW 1800P at vides signal only fo
40. Time counter d splay SETUP MENU Monitor screen 5 Press the button The level 3 menu screen appears When this menu appears for the first time STILL TIMER is selected Level 3 menu screen FROM STILL SETUP MENU TAPE PROTECTION gt gt STILL timer FROM STILL STILL TIMER SHIN Time counter display Monitor screen Continued Chapter 7 Menus 7 13 E Menu Operations 6 Press the E button to select NEXT MODE Selecting NEXT MODE Time counter display TIMER il NEXT MODE STEP gt Monitor screen 7 Press the F1 button The settings for NEXT MODE appear When this menu screen appears for the first time STEP FWD is selected Setting screen display Time counter display TENSION RELEASE Monitor screen 8 Press the button to select TENSION RELEASE Selecting TENSION RELEASE A a gt gt gt T RLSE Time counter display TENSION RELEASE Monitor screen 7 1 4 E Chapter 7 Menus 9 Press the SET YES button The Saving message appears on the monitor as shown below and the new setting is saved in memory Messages when saving settings SETUP MENU Savi ng Time counter display NOW SAVING Monitor screen Once the saving operation is completed both the monitor screen and time counter display return to the normal state If you power off this unit while it is in the process of saving the settings settings may be lost Wait until savi
41. an the one used for recording adjusting the tracking prevents noise from appearing on the picture User bits Sections of the time code consisting of a total of 32 bits used for recording information such as the year month and day tape ID number or a program ID number Appendixes A 7 E A 8 E Glossary V blanking The portion of the video signal that occurs between the end of one field and the beginning of the next During this time the electron beams in the cameras and monitors are turned off so that they can return from the bottom of the screen to the top without showing traces of movement on the screen When the position of V blanking is not adjusted correctly a horizontal black bar appears on the screen Appendixes VBS Abbreviation of Video Burst and Sync A composite signal consisting of video signal burst signal and sync signal VITC Abbreviation of Vertical Interval Time Code Time code recorded on a video signal track during V blanking interval It can be read correctly even during slow or still picture playback A AC IN connector 2 7 E Alarm 1 3 E 9 2 E 9 3 E ALARM menu 7 4 E REF ALARM menu 7 4 E Arrow direction 3 buttons 2 4 E 7 8 E to7 16 E Audio signals 1 2 E adjusting input level 4 5 E adjusting playback volume 4 2 E connections for editing 5 5 E 5 10 E for playback 4 2 E for recording 4 4 E input and output connectors 2 6 E AUDIO INPUT 600 2 ON OFF swit
42. and i buttons to change the item displayed Initially only the trip value appears Press the button to display the cumulative total to the right of the slash as long as the button is held down Digital hours meter Oper 00000 Drum 0000 00000 Tape 0000 00000 T3 TAPE RUNNING CT THREADING Monitor screen Thread 0000 00000 Time counter display HOURS METER Tt 00000 X10 HOURS T2 0000 00000 X10 HOURS T3 0000 00000 X10 HOURS CT 0017 00017 X10 COUNT Tt OPERATION T2 DRUM ROTATION Ending the digital hours meter display Press the HOURS METER button Resetting the trip values Consult your Sony service representative Clean both the video and audio heads using the special BCT 5CLN cleaning cassette Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette carefully as improper use can damage the heads Cleaning procedure Insert the cleaning cassette hold down the PLAY button and press the EJECT button This carries out a five second cleaning operation The EJECT indicator flashes during this period and all tape transport buttons other than the EJECT button are disabled Up to three consecutive cleaning operations are possible Cleaning above this level may damage the heads Be sure the unit is not left with the cleaning cassette in place as this can cause damage to the heads Chapter 8 Maintenance 8 5 E Chapter 9 Operational Problems If an alarm message appears on the screen or the unit appears
43. ch 2 6 E 5 2 E 5 6 E AUDIO INPUT LEVEL controls 2 4 E 4 5 E Audio level meters 2 3 E 4 5 E PEAK HOLD menu 7 4 E AUDIO OUTPUT CH 1 and CH 2 connectors 2 6 E B Betacam SP format 1 2 E 3 3 E C Cassette insertion aperture 2 2 E Cassettes 1 2 E cassettes which can be used 3 3 E inserting and ejecting 3 3 E record inhibit function 3 E 3 4 E 4 6 E CHARACTER switch 2 4 E 4 7 E 9 5 E COMPONENT 1 INPUT connector 2 5 E COMPONENT 1 OUTPUT connector 2 6 E COMPONENT 2 INPUT connector 2 5 E COMPONENT 2 OUTPUT connector 2 6 E Component input connector selection switch E 2 5 E Condensation 8 3 E 9 3 E Connections for editing control signals 5 4 E 5 9 E monitors or speakers 5 3 E 5 7 E reference video signals 5 4 E 5 8 E video and audio signals 5 5 E 5 10 E for playback 4 2 E for recording 4 4 E CONTROL S connector 2 6 E CTL displaying 4 7 E 6 2 E CTL LTC U BIT switch 2 4 E setting for displaying time data 6 2 E setting for LTC and user bits settings 6 3 E 6 4 E setting for recording 4 5 E D Digital hours meter 1 3 E 8 4 E 8 5 E Dolby noise reduction 1 2 E 9 6 E E EDIT MODE indicator 2 3 E Editing A B roll 5 6 E connections 5 7 E to 5 10 E switch settings 5 6 E Cue up AFTER CUE UP menu 7 3 E Cut 5 2 E connections 5 3 E to 5 5 E switch settings 5 2 E phase adjustments 5 11 E 5 12 E Preroll PLAY START menu 7 4 E PREROLL men
44. d time counter display light Ey HEADPHONES level control Adjusts the headphone volume ll HEADPHONES connector standard stereo jack Connect headphones 8 2 to monitor recording playback and editing audio on the unit lj CONTROL S connector Connect an optional remote contro unit such the SVRM 100 to this connector to allow remote control of the unit Note Unless the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to ALL ENABLE the tape transport buttons are disabled whenever the REMOTE indicator is lit Side control pane Indicators e Audio level meters In recording or EE mode these indicate the recording audio level while during playback they indicate the playback audio level REMOTE indicator This lights when the REMOTE LOCAL switch on the subsidiary control panel is in the REMOTE position D EDIT MODE indicator This lights in editing mode when there is an editor connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel TAPE indicator If you insert an oxide tape cassette this indicator flashes Press the EJECT button and remove the cassette The UVW 1809P automatically ejects oxide tapes p Time data indicators These indicate the type of time data shown in the time counter display O Time counter dispiay This shows a CTL signal count value hours minutes seconds frames longitudinal time code LTC or user bit data In combination with the HOURS METER button on the subsidiary contro panel it is a
45. d to peak level Weighted CCIR 468 3 for PAL NTSC 70 dB or more PAL 66 dB or more Distortion THD at 1 kHz reference 1 596 or less level Wow and flutter 0 1596 rms or less a Peak levels 8 dB above operational level Processoradjustmentrange Inputconnectors Main unit UVW 1800 1800P System subcarrier phase 360 pp System sync phase 300 ns With BVR 50 50P TBC remote control unit connected Video level 3 dB Chrominance level 3 dB Set up level UVW 1800 0 to 15 IRE UVW 1800P 0 to 100 mV 15 360 pp Chrominance phase System subcarrier phase System sync phase Y C delay 100 ns Video input REF VIDEO BNC x 2 loop through connection Black burst or 1 0 Vp p 0 3 V 75 ft sync negative 286 mV for UVW 1800 300 mV for UVW 1800P VIDEO BNC x 2 loop through connection Composite video 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative COMPONENT 1 12 pin connector male Luminance Chrominance R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 a COMPONENT 2 BNC x 3 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q S VIDEO DIN 4 pin x 1 to 3 Vs fine adjustment range 300 ns pp 1 0Vp p 75Q sync negative Specification Audio input AUDIO CH 1 2 TIME CODE IN Outputconnectors Video output VIDEO 1 2 SUPER COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 S VIDEO Audio output AUDIO CH 1 2 MONITOR AUDIO TIME CODE OUT A 4 E Appendixes XLR 3 pin x 2 female ON
46. d to record the results of the edit Using an editing controller allows efficient control c the VTRs and very precise editing B Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the B blue signal One of the component signals Bridging connection A connection which allows a signal input to an inpu terminal to pass through the unit and exit from an output terminal as input to external equipment Aisc called loop through connection Capstan A drive mechanism that moves the tape at a specific 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 Color frame The color subcarrier phase whose one cycle consist of two frames four fields in NTSC format and four frames eight fields in PAL format Color framing Maintenance of continuity in the color subcarrier phase between one frame and the next for the purpose of avoiding noise on the picture Component signal A video signal consisting of a luminance signal Y and two chrominance signals R Y B Y Composite signal A composite video signal containing video burst am sync signals Appendixes CTL Abbreviation of control signal A pulse signal recorded on a longitudinal track of the tape in units of fields Counting this signal allows the number of frames to be used to display the tape running time
47. e from search mode still or pause NEXT MODE Next mode Tape protection mode when time set in STILL TIMER setting elapses When this unit is in tension release mode the drum is still rotating so the picture can be monitored For both the STEP FWD and TENSION RELEASE settings the unit is also in standby on mode i e is on standby so if the distinction between standby on and standby off is important for example when broadcasting care should be taken over the setting FROM STILL From STILL Protected mode and time to switch from search mode still or pause for protection of the tape and head drum 7 6 E Chapter 7 Menus OFF OFF Phase is not corrected ON ON Phase is corrected OFF gt gt OFF Set color framing flag off ON ON Set color framing flag on Select time from 15 settings from 0 5 seconds to 30 30 MIN gt gt gt 30 min 8 MIN gt gt gt 8 min 0 5 SEC gt gt gt 0 5 sec STANDBY OFF gt gt gt STANDBY Standby off mode TENSION RELEASE gt gt gt T RLSE The tape tension is released but the picture can still be seen on the monitor Select time from 15 settings from 0 5 seconds to 30 minutes 30 MIN gt gt gt 30 min 8 MIN gt gt gt 8 min O 5 SEC gt gt gt 0 5 sec STEP FWD gt gt gt Step The tape is advanced at x1 30 speed for 2 seconds STANDBY OFF gt gt gt STANDBY Standby off mode
48. e Rin otio dine dein 7 9 E Self Diagnosis Functions sseeeeee 8 2 E Co ondensation sssini s EESO reda deae 8 3 E Regular Checks and Maintenance eere esee eere esee eeetnencn 8 4 E Digital HOMES Meter in br nent 8 4 B Head GIeaslng snaccosetea t une e dei wees ie a en dantis 8 5 E Alarm Messages sise tete bro sedo ono Dress UR oe nere Ue ka ono enses aspe 9 2 E Trouble Shooting Chart A eere eee eee e erect eese teen esee eneneaes 9 4 E Nusdii eir eT A 2 E GIOSSALY AA T EAE A E OAE EET E AT A 6 E LII EE A PR 1 1 Precautions To take best advantage of the many features of this unit note the following important points Usable cassette tapes see page 3 3 E Use only metal cassette tapes with this unit Do not use oxide tapes Reference video input see page 3 5 E When recording or playing back videotapes on this unit always input a composite video signal synchronized with the video signal to be used to the REF VIDEO INPUT connector Especially when recording and editing failure to input a reference video signal to the REF VIDEO INPUT connector will prevent the built in time base corrector TBC from functioning correctly causing picture breakup Even if you are recording only audio signal or time code do not fail to input a reference video signal Input video signal type selection see page 4 5 E For recording it is important that the VIDE
49. e monitor screen will tend to drift vertically as shown in the figure below With reference video No reference video The monitor screen and the time counter display also show alarm messages Example When the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector is used with the REF ALARM set to ON in the menu M No REF REF VIDEO IS NOT DETECTED Time counter display INPUT A REF VIDEO SIGNAL Chapter 3 Monitor screen During playback a monitor picture is normally stable without a reference video signal input For details of changing the menu settings see the section Menu Operations page 7 8 E Chapter 3 Preparations 3 5 E Chapter 4 Recording and Playback This chapter describes the preparation necessary before using the unit for recording or playback including connections and switch settings and basic operating procedures It also describes the text information which can be superimposed on the monitor screen Playback Operation 2 5 0 2 2 82A AE 4 2 E Pr paration for Playback ette eene 4 2 B Playback Operation 4 3 E Recording Operation eere 4 4 E Preparation for Recording 4 4 E Recording ODerdiODu eio evertere sto chaines 4 6 E Superimposed Text Information ses 4 7 E Playback Operation This section describes the connections switch settings and basic operating procedures for playback of both video and audio signals Connect the unit to the
50. een See the section Superimposed Text Information page 4 7 E 8 2 E Chapter 6 Time Data Settings for Longitudinal Time Code and User Bits Using the internal time code generator it is possible to preset the longitudinal time code LTC value to be recorded on the tape to any desired initial value This section describes how to preset the LTC value and also how to preset the user bit data which is also written on the same track Switch and menu settings Carry out the following switch and menu settings REMOTE LOCAL switch LOCAL Time counter display selector switch LTC or U BIT TC IN selector switch INT Switch settings Menu settings Tr SS E Er mM Mode pp I setting RUN MODE FREE RUN or REC RUN DF MODE for UVW 1800 only Normally DF For details of the RUN MODE and DF MODE settings see under TIME CODE page 7 S E Chapters Time Data 6 3 E Settings for Longitudinal Time Code and User Bits Setting procedure Setting the initial value for time code or user bits 1 Set the time counter display selector switch to LTC or U BIT to display the required time data on the monitor and time counter display 2 Press the TC PRESET button The current setting is displayed on the monitor screen and the time counter display At this point the leftmost digit flashes One of the following displays appears on the monitor screen TC PRESET MODE UB PRES
51. efore powering the unit off Internal time code generator running modes There are two different modes of operation for the internal time code generator selected by the RUN MODE setting as follows FREE RUN The time code generator begins to run from the instant the preset value is saved REC RUN The time code generator runs only during recording Presetting the time data value to reflect real time In the menu set RUN MODE to FREE RUN and set the time data value to the current time Chapters Time Data 6 5 E 6 6 E Chapter 6 Time Data synchronizing the Internal Time Code Generator With an External Time Code Generator If a time code signal LTC values is input to this unit the internal time code generator is automatically synchronized to the time code value input from an external source Using this function it is possible to have a number of VTRs all set to synchronized time codes and to copy time codes precisely from one tape to another Connections and switch settings Carry out the following connections and switch settings Time code output from external time code generator or other VTR 11 Hi VO e es o m TC IN selector switch EXT Connections and switch settings When an external time code is input the running mode of the internal time code generator is as follows RUN MODE Automatically set to FREE RUN DF MODE for UVW 1800 only Automatically set to
52. either button is held down the reverse video cursor continues to move RESET NO button Returns a setting to its factory default e Answers no to a question on the monitor screen SET YES button e Confirms a changed setting e Answers yes to a question on the monitor screen 7 8 E Chapter 7 Menus Operation Sequence Displaying the extended menus Displaying the extended menus Press the MENU button The level 1 menu appears on the monitor screen The factory default setting is basic menu screens only The reverse video cursor shows the current selection in the figure below this is OPERATIONAL FUNCTION The gt mark indicates this item has an associated submenu The time counter display shows the selected item only often in abbreviated form Level 1 menu display basic menu screen _SETUPMENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Ope rational Time counter display MENU GRADE BASIC Monitor screen The MENU GRADE setting has no associated submenus In such a case the current setting also appears in abbreviated form to the right of the screen When the factory default setting is currently selected the indication precedes that setting In this case the setting does not appear on the time counter display Continued Chapter 7 Menus 7 9 E 7 10 E Menu Operations Chapter 7 Menus 2 Press the button to select MENU GRADE BASIC Selecting MENU GRADE BA
53. ell or smoke emanating from the unit immediately power off the unit and disconnect the power supply and all signal connections then refer to your supplier or Sony service representative Operation and storage locations Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places Locations subject to extremes of temperature operating temperature range 5 C to 40 C 41 Fto 104 F Locations 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 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 the ventilation openings by for example wrapping the unit in a cloth while it is in operation Care If the casing or panel is dirty wipe it gently with 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 Shipping Always remove the cassette before sh
54. he connections and settings on each of the other pieces of equipment refer to the respective operation manuals When this unit is connected to the editor as a recorder and PVM 1444Q the UVW 1600 1600P as a player setting the editor for source monitor assemble edit or insert edit automatically causes the EDIT MODE indicators on the recorder and player to light up which indicates that recorder and player have been put into editing mode VIDEO IN composite VIDEO SUPER UVW 1800 1800P recorder OUTPU MONITOR AUDIO PVM 1444Q main monitor REF VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT 1 INPUT REMOTE 9 pin RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable UVW 1600 1800P player COMPONENT 1 OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN composite VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT TA MONITOR AUDIO REF VIDEO RECORDER INPUT REMOTE 8 pin Chapter 5 COMPOSITE OUT RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable Video signal generator Sony Tektronix TSG 130 etc COMPOSITE OUT RM 450 editing control unit Example configuration of system for cut editing component signals Switch set tings on the UVW 1800 1800P recorder and UVW 1600 1600P plaver ee o REMOTE LOCAL switch VIDEO IN selector switch Component input connector selection switch Ex d AUDIO INPUT 600 Q ON OFF switch
55. his automatic rewind function using the menu For details see AUTO REW page 7 3 E Adjusting the audio playback volume Carry this out on the monitor Simple search function With the F FWD REW item in the AUTO EE SELECT of OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu set to PB holding down the F FWD or REW button provides a monochrome search function at 16 times normal speed in the toward or reverse direction respectively Press the PLAY button again to return to normal playback Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4 3 E In Chapter 4 4 4 E Recording Operation This section describes the connections switch settings and basic operating procedures for recording a component video signal and audio signal Connect this unit as the recorder and a UVW 1600 1600P as the player as shown in the following figure To check the video and audio signals being recorded connect the UVW 1800 1800P to a monitor as described in the Section Playback Operation page 4 2 E Video signal generator REF VIDEO Component input from example Sony Tektronix 75 Q termination switch connector selection TSG 130 TSC 131A ON switch COMPONENT 2 upper position BNC cabie BNC cable REF VIDEO UVW 1800 1800P AUDIO INPUT 600 THU TII e Joe ee UD NEUT eu ji eah 75 Q termination ap xL switch ON COMPONENT 2 2 VIDEO 2 INPUT SUPER OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO RCA pin cable AUDIO IN 75 Q termination switch OF
56. in the top third of the screen Move the display position down When using a superimposed time code and recording on another VTR avoid the top third of the screen In the UVW series the time code is superimposed as soon as read and therefore even discontinuous time information such as user bit data can be displayed with the minimum of delay However since the new data value is still being processed while the beam is scanning the top third of the screen the data from the previous frame appears if the time code is diaplayed within this area The picture does not appear in video EE mode The connector to which the video signal is input does not match the setting of the VIDEO IN selector switch Make the setting of the VIDEO IN selector switch match the connector to which the video signal is input When inputting a component signal also set the component input connector selection switch correctly No superimposed information appears on the monitor screen The CHARACTER switch is in the OFF position Set the CHARACTER switch to the ON position The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector Connect the monitor to the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector To display superimposed information the monitor must be connected to the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector The monitor screen is too bright The monitor INPUT connector 75 Q termination switch is in the OFF position or there
57. inputs Q ner VIDEO 75 termination switch Set this switch to the OFF position when using both REF VIDEO INPUT connectors for a loop through connection and to the ON position when not P Component input connector selection switch Selects the component video input connector COMPONENT 1 INPUT connector lower switch position or COMPONENT 2 INPUT connector upper switch position O ner VIDEO INPUT connectors BNC Input a reference video signal The two connectors can be used for a loop through connection VIDEO 75 0 termination switch Set this Switch to the OFF position when using both VIDEO INPUT connectors for a toop through connection and to the ON position when not VIDEO INPUT connectors BNC Input a composite video signal The two connectors can be used for a loop through connection Q s vidEo INPUT connector 4 pin Input an S VIDEO signal separated video luminance and chrominance UVW 1800 3 58 MHz UVW 1800P 4 43 MHz signals iJ COMPONENT 2 INPUT Q COMPONENT 1 INPUT connector 12 pin connectors BNC Use the optional VDC C5 12 pin dubbing cable Connect separate component video to connect a component video signal input signals Y R Y and B Y Video inputs 2 5 Chapter 2 Identification of Parts and Controls Side control panel ES POWER switch Pressing this switch on the side marked ON powers on the unit The audio level meters an
58. ipping the unit Pack the unit in its original carton or equivalent packing and take care not to impart violent shocks in transit Cassettes Nhich Can Be Used This unit only accepts metal tapes Use the following 2 inch Betacam SP cassettes Cassettes Small S cassettes BCT 5MA 10MA 20MA 30MA UVWT 10MA 20MA 30MA Large L cassettes BCT 5MLA 10MLA 20MLA 30MLA 60MLA 90MLA UVWT 60MLA 90MLA Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Always check that the unit is powered on before attempting to insert or eject a cassette Inserting a cassette EJECT button 1 Time counter display Inserting a cassette Turn the POWER switch on 2 Check the following points then insert the cassette The cassette must be inserted with the side that the tape is visible uppermost There must be no slack in the tape There must be no message HUMID in the time counter display For details of how to remove slack in the tape see the section Removing slack in the tape on the next page Ifthe message HUMID appears in the time counter display see Section Condensation page 8 3 E To insert a small cassette align it with the marks on the cassette compartment The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape wound round the head drum The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates and the STOP button lights Chapters Preparations DA Chapter 3 33 E
59. lso used to display the hours meter data selected from the menu Tape end indicator Oo When there is only about 2 minutes of tape remaining this rm F indicator flashes If an error code indication n the form Errorxx xxx appears in the time counter display consult your Sony service representative REC INHIBIT indicator This indicator lights when the cassette loaded has the record inhibit plug set to inhibit recording Indicators Subsidiary control panel The subsidiary control panel is behind a flap on the front panel Open the flap as shown in the figure Pull the flap forward and down then push into the panel Accessing the subsidiary control panel Switches Controls and Adjusters A REMOTE LOCAL h AUDIO INPUT LEVEL controls Selects whether the unit is controlled remotely from a device connected Da adjust the audio input levels for to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel or locally from the control each of channels 1 and 2 when panel camere 44 SC subcarrier adjuster Adjust this when necessary to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase of the output signal composite of the unit with respect to the reference video signal Adjust this when necessary to amp ccurately adjust the sync phase of the output signal composite of the unit with respect to the reference video signal Selects the type of time data CTL LTC or user bits displayed When the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to RE
60. monitor and make the switch settings as shown in the following figure e 75 1 termination switch ON position or 75 Q terminator fitted e Input selector set to the input signal from the UVW 1800 1800P e Power switch ON BNC cable VIDEO 2 SUPER VIDEO IN composite y LL uvw 1800 1800P MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO IN TM Video monitor PVM 1444Q etc Chapter 4 RCA pin cable a The VIDEO IN connectors of the PVM 1444Q are provided with automatic termination function Connections and switch settings 4 2 E Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Playback Operation CE a A ni Sales ad He UVW 1800 1800P Operation Insert a cassette The STOP button lights then a few seconds later the tape is ready to start running At this point a still picture appears on the monitor Always be sure to use a metal tape 2 Press the PLAY button Chapter 4 Playback begins To stop playback Press the STOP button This puts the UVW 1800 1800P into stop mode This unit automatically enters standby off mode if it is left in stop mode for eight minutes You can change the time to switch to stand by off mode in the TAPE PROTECTION menu For details see under TAPE PROTECTION page 7 6 E If the tape reaches the end during playback The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning and the unit stops You can disable t
61. n optional remote control unit such as a BK 2006 2007 or BVR 50 50P Always power off the UVW 1800 1800P before connecting a remote control unit to the TBC REMOTE connector Load current Max 300mA Power time code and control signals Chapter 2 Identification of Parts and Controls 2 Chapter 3 Preparations This chapter describes various preparatory aspects of operation of the UVW 1800 1800P Before Use Lens 3 2 E Cassettes D 3 3 E Cassettes Which Can Be Used suus 3 3 B Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette 3 3 E Record Inhibit Function 3 4 E Reference Video Signals eere 3 5 E DL Chapter 3 3 2 E Before Use Safety notes Notes on operation Chapter3 Preparations Power supply Ensure that the unit is connected to a power supply of the correct rating Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord and be careful not to damage the power cord Using a damaged power cord is dangerous When disconnecting the power cord not pull the cord itself hold the plug while pulling it out Do not dismantle the unit Do not remove the casing If you insert your hand there is a danger of electric shock Do not drop foreign objects into the casing If flammable objects metal objects water or other undesirable substances enter the casing this can be a cause of malfunction In the event of a malfunction If there should be a strange sound or sm
62. ng is completed before powering the unit off If you do not press the SET YES button and press the MENU button the settings are not saved the displays shown below appear for 0 5 seconds and the menu system is forcibly exited If making more than one setting be sure to press the SET YES button before moving to the next item Forcibly aborting the menus SETUP MENU ABO RT Time counter display ABORT Monitor screen Chapter 7 Menus 7 15 E 7 16 E Menu Operations Returning menu settings to the factory default Returning a specific menu setting to its factory default In the screen for making the setting press the RESET NO button In the example above of the NEXT MODE setting press the RESET NO button in step 8 to return to the factory default of STANDBY OFF Returning all menu settings to the factory default 1 Press the MENU button to display the level 1 menu 2 Press the RESET NO button The following message appears on the monitor screen which is intended ti the user to confirm the reinitialization Request for confirmation of reinitialization var ei Init setup INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO FACTORY PRESET VALUES Time counter display NO KEY RETURN TO MENU YES KEY INITIALIZE Monitor screen 3 Press the SET YES button This returns all menu settings to their factory defaults The Saving message appears on the monitor and the new setting is saved in memory f you
63. o 15 pin mixer control cable EDITOR 1 15 pin DFS 500 DME switcher ACC 5G 9 pin remote control cable EDITOR Control signal connections Chapter 5 Editing 5 9 E A B Roll Editing Video and audio signal connections Component input connector selection switch 1 MXP 290 audio mixer UVW 1800 1800P recorder COMPONENT 1 INPUT XLR cable x2 CH 2 VDC C5 dubbing cable UVW 1600 1600P player 1 x OUTPUT VDC C5 dubbing cable DFS 500 DME switcher UVW 1600 1600P player 2 2 1 VIDEO IN component COMPONENT 1 AUDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT XLR cable x2 CH 1 VDC C5 dubbing cable Video and audio signal connections Chapter 5 Editing Phase Adjustments When using two or more players as in an A B roll editing system phase synchronization of the signals i e system sync is necessary and for composite signals only the subcarrier phase must also be in sync If not picture instabilities or color break up may occur at edit points After configuring the editing system use a Vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and players Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary only when using composite signals UVW 1600 1600P player 1 Switcher DFS 500 etc UVW 1800 1800P recorder 9L ese REF VIDEO EXT IN Eusure that the BNC cables A and B are of the same length a The sync and subcarrier phase of the outpu
64. o called Y signal One of the component signals Metal tape Magnetic tape coated with microscopic particles of metal dispersed in a liquid binder It allows high density recording Moisture condensation Condensation of moisture on the tape transport mechanisms If moisture condenses on the head drum the tape adheres to the drum and causes malfunction Non drop frame mode A mode of advancing the time code in such a way that the difference in frame values between real time and the time code is neglected Using this mode produces a difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between real time and time code which causes problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference Oxide tape Magnetic tape coated with microscopic particles of ferric oxide dispersed in a liquid binder 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 SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers S N ratio Abbreviation of Signal to Noise ratio The higher the S N ratio the less noise and higher the picture quality Search mode A VTR mode used when searching for specific scenes by viewing the video output or time codes while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse
65. onent input connector selection switch m ma AUDIO INPUT 600 2 ON OFF switch ON REF VIDEO 75 Q termination switch ON Chapter 5 Editing Monitoring the audio and video signals To monitor the audio signals connect speakers as shown in the figure below For details of video monitor connections see the section Monitoring the video signals under Cut Editing above page 5 3 E Speaker Audio amplifier RCA pin cable x2 MONITOR MXP 290 audio mixer OUT 2 Chapter 5 Connecting speakers Chapter 5 Editing 5 7 E A B Roll Editing Reference video signal connections REF VIDEO UVW 1800 1800P 75 Q termination DFS 500 DME switcher recorder switch ON BLACK 4 3 2 1 REF VIDEO xoc BNC cable INPUT OU REF VIDEO UVW 1600 1600P 75 amp termination player 1 REF VIDEO BNC cable INPUT REF VIDEO UVW 1600 1600P 75 Q termination player 2 switch ON REF VIDEO BNC cable INPUT REF VIDEO IN PVE 500 editing control unit REF VIDEO 75 Q termination switch ON BNC cable Reference video signal connections 5 8 E Chapter 5 Editing Control signal connections PVE 500 editing control unit UVW 1800 1800P recorder LS D O 7 AUDIO RECORDER PLAYER 1 PLAYER 2 SWER VIDEO SWER RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable RCC 5G 9 pin remote Lu control cable RCC 5G 9 pin remote L control cable RCC 5AA 9 pin t
66. ons see the section Menu Operations page 7 8 E QU RESET NO button This button resets menu settings to their factory defaults resets a time code value to zero and is also used for a negative response to menu question HOURS METER button Pressing this button switches the information superimposed on the monitor screen to show the digital hours meter values The time counter display also shows the hours meter information at the same time Pressing the button again returns to the normal indications For details of the digital hours meter see the section Digital Hours Meter page 8 4 E d SET YES button This button confirms new menu or time code settings It is also used for a positive response to a menu question Subsidiary control panel m Chapter 2 Identification of Parts and Controls 2 4 Video outputs EP VIDEO 1 and 2 SUPER OUTPUT connectors BNC Output composite video signals When the CHARACTER switch on the subsidiary control panel is in the ON position character information is superimposed on the video signal output from the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector O S VIDEO OUTPUT connector 4 pin Outputs an S VIDEO signal separated video luminance and chrominance UVW 1800 3 58 MHz UVW 1800P 4 43 MHz signals il COMPONENT 2 OUTPUT connectors BNC Output separate cornponent video signals Y R Y and B Y D component 1 OUTPUT connector 12 pin Use the
67. ote control 1 3 E connecting equipment 2 7 E 5 4 E 5 8 E connectors 2 7 E LOCAL ENABLE menu 3 B 7 3 E 9 4 E REMOTE connector 2 7 E REMOTE indicator 3 E 2 3 E REMOTE LOCAL switch G E 2 4 E 9 4 E RESET NO button 2 4 E 7 8 E 7 16 E REW button 2 2 E 4 3 E Index S S VIDEO INPUT connector 2 5 E S VIDEO OUTPUT connector 2 6 E SC adjuster 2 4 E 5 12 E Self diagnosis functions 1 3 E 8 2 E SET YES button 2 A E LTC and user bits settings 6 5 E menu operations 7 8 E 7 11 E 7 15 E 7 16 E Set up initial settings 1 3 E 9 3 E Side control panel 2 2 E 2 3 E STOP button 2 2 E 4 3 E 4 6 E Subsidiary control panel 2 2 E 2 4 E Superimpose CHARA POSITION menu 7 A E CHARA TYPE menu 7 4 E DISPLAY INFO menu 7 4 E Switch and control settings for editing 5 2 E 5 6 E for displaying time data 6 2 E for LTC and user bits settings 6 3 E to 6 6 E for playback 4 2 E for recording 4 5 E SYNC adjuster 2 4 E 5 12 E Synchronizing with external equipment reference video signals 3 E 3 5 E time code 6 6 E T Tape end indicator 2 3 E TAPE indicator 2 3 E Tapes 1 2 E 9 4 E tape protection FROM STILL menu 7 5 E FROM STOP menu 7 5 E tape transport AUTO REW menu 7 3 E control buttons 2 2 E LOCAL ENABLE menu 7 3 E STEP SEARCH menu 7 4 E TBC See Time base corrector TBC REMOTE connector 2 7 E TC IN selector switch 2 4 E 6 3 E
68. ounter display ERROR AN ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED INFORM SERVICE OF FOLLOWING CODE 02 603 PRESS EJECT KEY TO EJECT TAPE Monitor screen error message When an error message appears on the monitor screen follow the direction displayed 3 2 E Chapter 8 Maintenance Condensation If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location or used in a very humid place moisture from the air can condense on the head drum If the tape is run in this state the tape may stick to the drum in which case it is highly likely to be damaged To lessen the risk of this occurring this unit is fitted with a condensation detection system If moisture condenses on the head drum while the unit is operating The indication HUMID appears in the time counter display The following indication also appears on the monitor PS B ce ALARM MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED KEEP THE POWER ON AND WAIT UNTIL THIS INDICATION GOES OFF Condensation warning indication If this happens the cassette is ejected automatically Before resuming the operation wait until the alarm message disappears without turning the unit off If the condensation warning appears immediately after powering on Leave the unit powered on and wait until the indication disappears While the indication is present it is not possible to insert a cassette Once the warning indication disappears the unit is ready for use Chapter 8 Maintenance 8
69. pes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws For the customers in 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 expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the customers in Canada This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe A pour bruits radioelectnques specifies dans le Reglement sur le brouillage
70. r line SLINE gt gt 9line 23 LINE 1800 and only gt gt 23 line for ioe 23 on UVW 1800P is output OUTPUT gt gt gt Output Video signal is output UVW 1800 BLACK amp WHITE gt gt gt B amp W 12 LINE gt gt 12 line 19 Input signals are processed _ LINE 19 line as black and white signals 1 ph BPF Input signals gt gt 22 line BASIC gt Basic Display basic menu screens ENHANCED gt Enhanced Display extended menu screens Chapter 7 Menus 7 7 E Menu Operations Although the menu screens are divided into basic and extended categories the method of operation is the same This section describes as an example the procedure required to change the setting for the tape protection mode used when the deck is stopped Check the location of this setting in the menu tree by referring to the previous section it is in the level 2 menu screen TAPE PROTECTION which is an extended menu screen This operation uses the following buttons on the subsidiary control panel Buttons used to change the menu setting and their functions MENU button e Entering menu mode e Leaving menu mode 1 buttons Moving the reverse video cursor up and down to change the selection within a menu screen if held down the reverse video cursor continues to move AS buttons e The E button moves to the menu at the next lower level e The ES button moves to the menu at the next higher level If
71. rry out recording of the video and audio signals check that you have made the connections and carried out the switch setting procedure correctly then use the following procedure U UVW 1600 1600P player Operation 1 Insert a cassette in the UVW 1800 1800P Always be sure to use a metal tape Before inserting the cassette check that it is not record inhibited For details see the Section Record Inhibit Function page 3 4 E 2 Check that the REC INHIBIT indicator is not lit 3 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button Recording starts 4 Press the PLAY button on the player Playback starts To stop recording Press the STOP button 4 6 E Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Superimposed Text Information When the subsidiary control panel CHARACTER switch is in the ON position the video signal output from the VIDEO 2 SUPER OUTPUT connector includes superimposed indications of time data and the operating state of this unit Selecting the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications The information displayed and the character type and position of the indications can be selected by using the menu item DISPLAY CONTROL The factory default settings are as follows Information displayed Time data selected by the time counter display selectic switch and the operating status of the unit Character type White characters on a black background
72. s AFTER CUE UP T After Cue Operating mode after cue up STOP gt gt STOP Stop mode STILL gt gt STILL Search mode still 1ST FIELD gt gt 1 FLD Begin editing on the 1st field and end on the 2nd field 2ND FIELD gt gt 2 FLD Begin editing on the 2nd field and end on the 1st field 1ST 2ND FIELD gt gt 1 2 FLD Use the timing command sent from the editing control unit 16 FRAME DELAY 16 delay 4 FRAME DELAY 4 delay The larger the numerical value the longer the ar By adjusting this setting it is possible to reduce the phase synchronization time and preroll time during editing UVW 1800 5 FRAME DELAY gt gt 5 delay UVW 1800P 4 FRAME DELAY gt gt 4 delay OFF gt gt OFF Transport the tape regardless of fields During still playback guard bands noise bars can appear at any location in the picture ON ON Transport the tape in units of fields During still playback guard bands noise bars appear along the upper and lower edges of the picture Default is bottom center of screen Use the arrow direction keys to adjust the indication position while watching the monitor Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to the level 1 menu WHITE WITH BKGD White White characters on black background BLACK WITH BKGD Black Black characters on white background WHITE OUTLINE W outline White characters with black outline BLA
73. seessdevesccocsesassectsedesesorssstestes 1 2 E D Chapter 1 2 E Betacam SP format The UVW 1800 1800P is a Betacam SP videocassette recorder capable of recording and playing back composite video component video and analog audio signals With an external control unit connected jog and shuttle functions are available and the unit can be used as the recorder in an editing system Excellent video and audio characteristics Compared with a conventional format Betacam SP format provides better video and audio performance with improved signal to noise ratio frequency characteristics and detail reproduction and greatly enhanced overall video and audio quality Compatibility with other Betacam SP VTRs A metal tape cassette recorded on this unit can also be played back on other Betacam SP VTRs Again metal tape cassettes recorded on other Betacam SP VTRs can be played back on the UVW 1800 1800P The cassette size is detected automatically Full range of recording and playback functions Built in time code generator and reader The built in time code generator allows the unit to record time codes LTC or user bits simultaneously with the video and audio signals The built in time code reader allows the unit to read time codes LTC or user bits from a tape Built in time base corrector TBC The built in time base corrector allows you to obtain a stable playback picture with no horizontal jitter or color fluctuation
74. t signal from the DFS 500 switcher are automatically adjusted PVE 500 editing control unit Connections for phase adjustment Phase adjustment procedure Press the SCH button on the Vectorscope The Vectorscope switches to SCH mode 2 Press the B channel button on the Vectorscope This displays the black burst signal from the switcher 3 Press the EXT button on the Vectorscope This switches the Vectorscope to external synchronization mode Continued Chapter 5 Editing 5 11 E Phase Adjustments 4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the Vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line Sync phase J y Subcarrier phase Bem 2m Z N Uae lt Reference line Align the sync and subcarrier phase of the black burst signal to the reference line 5 Output the player 1 signal from the PVE 500 6 Press the A channel button on the Vectorscope This displays the sync phase and subcarrier phase composite signals only of the signal from player 1 Onthe subsidiary control panel of player 1 adjust the SYNC and SC adjustment controls using a Phillips screwdriver so that the output from player 1 on channel A is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel B pe is Turning the SYNC adjuster E N the indication moves T Turning the SC adjuster
75. the following figure bold lines indicate the basic menu screens and thin lines the extended menu screens AA FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL MENU GRADE Chapter 7 Menus 11 8 Menu organization CASSETTE OUT F FWD REW STOP STANDBY OFF AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED AUTO REW PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE UP CUT IN FIELD PLAY START STEP SEARCH CHARA POSITION CHARA TYPE DISPLAY INFO PEAK HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM REF ALARM on DE MODE wer MODE only on UVW 1800 I UB BINARY GP PHASE CORR L_ CF FLAG AM as PERRO STOP TIMER NEXT MODE L_ FROM STILL re F STILL TIMER NEXT MODE TBC DELAY BLANKING LINE BLANKING DECODE 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 itis possible to output the input audio and video signals to the monitor The term EE mode is used to refer to this feature which enables the entire editing operation to be carried out with a single monitor LOCAL ENABLE Local ENA The table below lists the menu screens and explains the meaning of each setting In the table the following conventions are used Factory default settings are preceded by an asterisk Each indication appears twice the upper version
76. u 7 3 E Search 1 3 E MAX SRCH SPEED menu 7 3 E Setting field timing for beginning editing CUT IN FIELD menu 7 3 E EE mode 7 3 E 9 5 E EJECT button 2 2 E 3 4 E Error indication 1 3 E 8 2 E F FFWD button 2 2 E 4 3 E H Head cleaning 8 5 E HEADPHONES connector 2 3 E HEADPHONES level controls 2 3 E HOURS METER button 2 4 E 8 4 E Indicators 2 4 E 5 11 E 5 12 E BRIGHTNESS menu 7 4 E L LTC See Time code Index I 1 I2 Index Menu hierarchical structure menu selections about indications on the monitor and unit 7 4 E 7 5 E about menu screen selection 7 7 E about operation 7 3 E 7 4 E about settings of the time code generator 7 5 E about tape protection 7 6 E about video control 7 7 E operations 7 8 E to 7 16 E MENU button 2 4 E 9 4 E Metal tape 3 3 E 3 4 E 4 6 E 9 3 E MONITOR AUDIO connector 2 6 E 7 2 E O Operating status AUTO EE SELECT menu 7 3 E displaying 4 7 E 4 8 E p Phase adjustments 2 4 E 5 11 E 5 12 E PLAY button 2 2 E 4 3 E 4 6 E Playback operation 4 2 E 4 3 E POWER switch 2 3 E R Rack storing 3 E REC button 2 X E 4 6 E REC INHIBIT indicator 2 3 E 4 6 E Recording operation 4 5 E 4 6 E 9 4 E REF VIDEO 75 termination switch 2 5 E 9 4 E REF VIDEO INPUT connectors 2 5 E 3 5 E Reference video signals 3 E 3 5 E connections for editing 5 4 E 5 8 E connections for recording 4 4 E Rem

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