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Sony 3-869-574-12(1) VCR User Manual

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1. VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 1 AUDIO OUT CH 1 Audio mixer MXP 290 etc IN COMPONENT 1 OUTPUT 12 pin 3 BNC cross cable not supplied consult your Sony dealer about this cable 12 pin dubbing cable E not supplied H 2 3 Cable with XLR uro connectors not supplied Settings on the DSR 1800A 1800AP Switch menu Setting AUDIO IN LEVEL 600 HIGH ON switches LEVEL SELECT menu item Normally 4 dBm see page 43 For details of the video audio input and audio mode settings refer to the instruction manuals for the devices used Connections for an A B Roll Editing System pue suonoeuuo Jaydeup 55 pue suonoeuuo 1 56 Connection of a video monitor Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor In addition to the video and audio signals you can have time data the operation mode of the unit alarm messages and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 40 to ON factory default setting 75 Q termination switch ON or attach 75 Q terminator Input switches Set according t
2. 40 DISPLAY CONTROL Display Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit CHARA DISPLAY gt Chara disp Determine whether or not to output text such as time code values from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Do not output text In spite of this setting pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output ON gt gt ON Output text CHARA POSITION gt Chara pos Set the position of text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor Use gt buttons on the menu control panel to adjust the text position while watching the monitor screen To return to the level 1 of the setup menu press the MENU button CHARA TYPE Chara type Set the type of characters in text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen WHITE WITH BKGD gt gt White White characters on black background BLACK WITH BKGD gt gt Black Black characters on white background WHITE OUTLINE gt gt W outline White characters with black outline BLACK OUTLINE gt gt B outline Black characters with white outline CHARA VSIZE gt Chara size Determine the vertical size of characters such as time code output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector for superimposed display on the monitor x1 gt
3. N Y 3 869 574 12 1 e Digital Videocassette Player Operating Instructions efore operating the unit please read this manua thoroughly and retain it for future reference DvcaM amp DSR 1600A 1600AP 2005 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only
4. 2 With SETUP MENU selected press the gt button This displays all items on menu level 1 Level 1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERAT IONAL FUNCTION gt DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Monitor screen Operational Time counter display 3 Press the 4p or u button to select the required item Example Display when DISPLAY CONTROL is selected SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTRO NES TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE BASIC Monitor screen 4 Press the gt button Display Time counter display This displays the menu level 2 for the menu item selected in step 3 Example Level 2 display for DISPLAY CONTROL SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA POSITION CHARA TYPE CHARA USIZE DISPLAY INFO MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OUER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM gt Chara disp Monitor screen Changing Menu Settings Time counter display Current settings 5 Press the 4 or u button to select the item whose setting you wish to change For menu items on level 3 press the gt button to go to the level 3 then press the 4 or u button to select the item whose setting you wish to change Example Display when BRIGHTNESS is selected SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA DISPLAY ON CHARA POSITION CHARA TYPE WHITE CHARA USIZE 1 1 DISPLAY I
5. Audio mixer MXP 290 etc DME switcher DFS 500 500P etc ra DSR 1800A REF VIDEO 1800AP recorder odeckleoclo DSR 1600A REF VIDEO IN 1600AP player 1 REF VIDEO IN 75 Q termination switch UVW 1600 1600P REF VIDEO IN etc player 2 Editing control unit PVE 500 etc eo E gt REF VIDEO IN 75 termination switch ON Use 75 Q coaxial cables for all of these connections Connections for an A B Roll Editing System pue suonoeuuo 1 53 pue suonoeuuo 1 54 Control signal connections The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing control unit to control all other A B roll editing system devices 9 pin remote control cable not supplied Mixer control mode selection switch Editing control unit PVE 500 etc PARALLEL RECORDER oCo PLAYER 1 gp d c a ES th MIXER SWITCHER PLAYER 2 9 pin remote control cable not supplied 9 pin remote control cable n
6. When you connect this unit to another device with a 6 pin DV connector always power the other device off and unplug its power cord from the power output before connecting or disconnecting the i LINK cable DV cable If you connect or disconnect the cable with the power cord still plugged in power from the DV connector may flow into this unit possibly damaging this unit Analog audio signal output section When you connect this unit to another device with a 6 pin DV connector make the connection to the 6 pin DV connector on the other device before making the connection to this unit SDI Serial Digital Interface OUT connectors BNC type optional DSBK 1601 SDI AES EBU Output Board required Output SDI format digital video and audio signals The same signals are output from both connectors AUDIO OUT AES EBU connectors BNC type optional DSBK 1601 SDI AES EBU Output Board required These connectors output digital audio signals in AES EBU format The left connector CH 1 2 is for audio channels 1 and 2 and the right connector CH 3 4 is for audio channels 3 and 4 AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector Q AUDIO OUT CH 1 to CH 4 connectors Location and Function of Parts Jaydeyo 17 Ja deyD 18 AUDIO OUT CH 1 channel 1 to CH 4 connectors XLR 3 pin male These connectors output channel 1 to channel 4 analog audio signals respectively It is
7. FIELD1 gt gt Field 1 Output only field 1 as the still image FIELD2 gt gt Field 2 Output only field 2 as the still image For DSR 1600A only SETUP ADD gt Setup add Determine whether or not to add black setup to analog video output signals OFF gt gt OFF Do not add black setup ON ADD gt gt ON Add black setup For DSR 1600A only CC F1 BLANK gt CC1 blank Select whether to mute the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field of the output video signal OFF gt gt OFF Do not mute ON gt gt ON Mute For DSR 1600A only CC F2 BLANK gt CC2 blank Select whether to mute the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field of the output video signal OFF gt gt OFF Do not mute ON gt gt ON Mute WIDE MODE gt Wide mode Determine whether to retain wide screen aspect ratio information accompanying video being played back AUTO gt gt Auto When video being played back is accompanied by wide screen aspect ratio information retain the information OFF gt gt OFF Ignore wide screen aspect ratio information ON gt gt ON Whenever recording or playing back video retain wide screen aspect ratio information ESR MODE gt ESR mode Select whether to enable the edge subcarrier reducer ESR OFF gt gt OFF Do not enable ON gt gt ON Enable When playing back a composite signal set this to O
8. 7 LEVEL SELECT REF LEVEL OUTPUT CH3 4 OUTPUT LEVEL JOG CONTROL I SHUTTLE MUTE DV PB ATT SETUP BANK OPERATION RECALL BANK1 RECALL BANK2 RECALL BANK3 RECALL BANK4 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2 SAVE BANK 3 SAVE BANK 4 MENU GRADE HOURS METER T1 0OPERATION T2 DRUM ROTATION T3 TAPE RUNNING CT THREADING Q gt o 0 A AB 5 c n 3 Q o Menu Organization 37 38 Menu Contents Setup Menu The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below Indications of menu items and settings In the table below entitled Menu contents the indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is shown first then the indication of the same item or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets Menu contents Examples Indication on monitor Indication in time counter screen display OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational CASSETTE OUT gt gt Cass out X32 gt gt gt X32 Settings preceded by an asterisk such as X32 are factory default settings n the time counter display one to three gt symbols may precede item or setting indications depending on the current menu level Larger numbers of gt symbols indicate lower menu levels OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational
9. Operation settings REPEAT FUNCTION gt REP FUNC Make settings for repeat playback mode REPEAT MODE REPEAT MD Determine whether or not to put the unit into repeat playback mode Description of settings OFF gt gt gt OFF Do not put the unit into repeat playback mode ON gt gt gt ON Put the unit into repeat playback mode ON FREEZE gt gt gt FREEZE Put the unit into freeze playback mode In this case while the unit is cueing up to the repeat start point the freeze picture of the repeat end point is displayed REPEAT TOP gt gt REP TOP Determine whether the repeat start point is the beginning of tape or point A TAPE TOP gt gt gt Tape top The repeat start point is the beginning of tape A POINT gt gt gt A point The repeat start point is point A as set by the user REPEAT END gt gt REP END Determine point is the end of the B whether the repeat end video recorded portion the end of tape or point VIDEO END gt gt gt VD end The repeat end point is the end of the video recorded portion TAPE END gt gt gt Tape end The repeat end point is the end of tape B POINT gt gt gt B point The repeat end point is point B as set by the user A PRESET gt gt A preset Specify a time code setting of point A value to be used as the For details see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback on page 24 B PRESET
10. bank 1 SAVE BANK 2 gt Save 2 Save current menu settings to menu bank 2 SAVE BANK 3 gt Save 3 Save current menu settings to menu bank 3 SAVE BANK 4 gt Save 4 Save current menu settings to menu bank 4 1 Select the bank you want to save then press the gt button Message SAVE OK appears 2 To save press the SET YES button To quit saving press the RESET NO button nue 44 Menu banks This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed menu banks numbered 1 to 4 Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required MENU GRADE Menu grade Selection of menu items to be displayed Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time counter display when using the menu Description of settings BASIC gt Basic Display basic items only ENHANCED gt Enhanced Display both basic and enhanced items Menu Contents Changing Menu Settings This section explains how to change menu settings Buttons Used to Change Settings Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to change the menu settings Menu control buttons Functions MENU button Opens the menu and launches menu control mode Closes the menu and exits menu control mode and amp buttons These butt
11. gt x1 Standard size x2 x2 2 times standard size DISPLAY INFO DISP info Select information superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor TIME DATA amp STATUS gt gt Time amp STA Time data and operating mode indications TIME DATA amp UB Time amp UB Time data selected using the COUNTER SEL button and user bit data When user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SEL button user bit data and time code are shown TIME DATA amp CNT Time amp CNT Time data selected using the COUNTER SEL button and CNT value When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SEL button CNT value and time code are shown TIME DATA amp TIME gt gt Time amp Time Time data and VITC TIME DATA ONLY gt gt Time Time data only REC DATE amp TIME gt gt REC Date The time data selected with the COUNTER SEL button is shown in the time counter display and the date and time of recording are shown on the monitor screen MENU DISPLAY Menu DISP Set the type of characters in menu text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen WHITE WITH BKGD gt gt White White characters on black background BLACK WITH BKGD gt gt Black Black characters on white background WHITE OUTLINE gt gt W outline White characters with black outline BLACK OUTLINE gt gt B outl
12. a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system For details of connecting devices other than the DSR configuration which includes a DSR 1600A 1600AP unit 1600A 1600AP refer to the instruction manual for each as the player and a DSR 1800A 1800AP as the recorder device 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied DI M 9 pin remote control cable not supplied Cable with RCA phono plugs Em not supplied DSR 1600A 1600AP player DSR 1800A SDI IN 1800AP recorder SDI OUT VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER Composite video input AUDIO MONITOR OUT VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER Composite video input MONITOR OUT Audio input Audio input OLL Source monitor Main monitor RECORDER Editing control unit PVE 500 etc a For the settings on the editing control unit see Settings on an editing control unit on page 56 Settings on the DSR 1600A 1600AP player and About reference video signals DSRSIBOUA TODOAT recorder In order to provide stable video and audio signals for Button Recorder Player analog editing it is necessary for the built in time base R
13. and other problems It also displays a description of the problem its cause and the recommended response on the video monitor screen or time counter display Digital hours meter The digital hours meter functions include four kinds of tally operations for operating hours head drum usage hours tape transport hours and tape threading unthreading times The tally results can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter display Compatible with wide screen aspect ratio 16 9 The unit can play back aspect ratio information When video accompanied by wide screen aspect ratio information is played back the unit can output the video signal also containing the aspect ratio information Rack mountable When you use an optional rack mount kit you can mount this unit onto an EIA standard 19 inch rack height 4 units Optional Accessories DSBK 1601 SDI AES EBU Output Board When installed in the unit this optional board enables digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also AES EBU format digital audio signals to be output from the unit to digital Betacam VCRs or other equipment RMM 131 1 Rack Mount Kit This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EJA standard 19 inch rack Features Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Q POWER switch Audio level meters Q PB FS display PB FS Cassette compartment DVCAM ClipLin
14. being saved in memory The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving operation Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering off the unit If you want to discard the changed value Press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET YES button to return to the menu display then press the MENU button again to end the menu operation without saving the changed value into memory After the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as shown in step 9 14 To set point B refer to steps 5 to 13 Select REPEAT END in step 5 B POINT in step 7 and B PRESET in step 9 1 B Press the MENU button to close the menu Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B You can set any desired tape position as point A or B and cue up to the set point when required To cue up to point A or B holding down the lt or B button on the menu control panel press the REW button in the tape transport control section For the methods of setting points A and B see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback page 24 Playback yoegkeld 2 29 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation chapter Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items see page 40 Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information Monitor screen contents The contents of the monitor screen
15. cumulative counts of the total operating time the head drum rotation time the tape transport operating time and the number of threading unthreading operations These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this unit Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance In general consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks Digital hours meter display modes The digital hours meter has the following four display modes T1 OPERATION mode The cumulative total hours during which the unit is powered on is displayed in 10 hour increments T2 DRUM ROTATION mode The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10 hour increments T3 TAPE RUNNING mode The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation for fast forward rewind playback and search except in still search mode is displayed in 10 hour increments CT THREADING mode The cumulative number of tape threading unthreading operation pairs is displayed in 10 operation pair increments For all modes except 1 OPERATION there are two types of count a trip count which is resettable and the cumulative total from manufacture which is unresettable Maintenance 59 pue eoueuejure y 9 1 2 O Displaying the digital hours meter Use the following procedure 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel The menu selection l
16. indicator in the display section lights Search dial Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in the following table Turning the dial clockwise lights the gt indicator in the display section and plays back in the forward direction Turning the dial counterclockwise lights the lt indicator in the display section and plays back in the reverse direction When the tape is stopped the O indicator in the display section lights Pressing this dial toggles playback between shuttle mode and jog mode When playing back in shuttle mode the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights and when playing back in jog mode the JOG indicator lights You can carry out noiseless playback in the range of xl times normal speed Location and Function of Parts Jaydeyo 13 Jaydeyo 14 Playback modes using the search dial Playback mode Shuttle Operation and functions Press the SEARCH button or the search dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights then turn the search dial Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the position of the search dial The maximum shuttle mode playback speed can be changed with the SHUTTLE menu item see page 39 Press the SEARCH button or the search dial so that the JOG indicator in the display section lights then turn the search dial Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the speed of rotation of the
17. information time data operation mode indications etc to the video monitor Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 40 to OFF Remove the cassette Press the EJECT button If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display the CNT value is reset Disable the automatic rewind function Set the AUTO REW menu item see page 39 to DISABLE Change the time period before the unit switches from stop mode to standby off mode Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item see page 41 Playback xoegKe d 2 23 yoegheld 2 24 Repeat Playback Automatic Cyclical Playback Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording repeat playback between selected start and end points 1 Set the desired repeat start and end points using the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item see page 38 You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the procedure described in the next section 2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item see page 38 to ON The REPEAT indicator lights Press the SET YES button to save the new setting and close the menu 4 Press the PLAY button The unit repeats playback between the repeat start and end points set in step 1 Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback You can set the repeat playback start point point A and end point point B by using the current tape position or inputting time code v
18. mode to monitor the audio at speeds ranging from 1 to sg times normal speed in both directions When controlling this unit from external equipment be sure to turn on or off the buttons in the remote control setting section on the front panel as shown in the following table Buttons in the remote control setting section Turn on both the REMOTE and 9PIN buttons External equipment Editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector SIRCS compatible remote control unit connected to the CONTROL S connector Turn off the REMOTE button Turn on both the REMOTE and i LINK buttons Equipment connected to the amp DV IN OUT connector For description on how to carry out search operations via external equipment see the operating instructions for the equipment Search Operations on This Unit When you perform searching on this unit be sure to turn off the REMOTE button on the front panel Playing back in jog mode In jog mode you can control the speed of playback by the speed of turning the search dial The playback speed range is 1 times normal speed by factory default The speed variation range and pattern can be changed with the JOG RESPONSE menu item see page 39 To carry out playback in jog mode use the following procedure JOG indicator 1 Press the SEARCH button or search dial so that the JOG indicator in t
19. non volatile memory which means they are not erased when you power off the unit after executing the setting operation Menu Organization 35 Q gt o 0 A AR 5 c n gt Q o 36 Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU Level 1 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL Continued Level 2 REPEAT FUNCTION LOCAL ENABLE SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED JOG RESPONSE PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE UP PLAY START AUTO REW CHARA DISPLAY CHARA POSITION CHARA TYPE CHARA VSIZE DISPLAY INFO MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM REF ALARM DF MODE 9 SELECT VITC POS SEL 1 __ VITC POS SEL 2 L VITC OUTPUT L MUTE IN SRCH FROM STOP Level 3 REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET r SHUTTLE F FWD REW STOP TIMER FROM STILL STILL TIMER STILL MODE I SETUP ADD I CC F1 BLANK 9 I CC F2 BLANK 9 WIDE MODE ESR MODE L PROCESS CONTROL NEXT MODE r CONTROL DEV I C PHASE MODE I ADJ RANGE VIDEO GAIN CHROMA GAIN CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL BLACK LEVEL a Menu item for DSR 1600A only b Menu item for DSR 1600AP only Menu Organization Continued AUDIO CONTROL 7 77
20. o A cleaning tape has been inserted The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is Cleaning Tp completed Abnormal settings selected in setup Correct the setup menu settings Contact your Sony ILL SETUP menu dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections Cassette adaptor not usable Use a tape without cassette adaptor Adaptor Moisture has been detected Keep the power on and wait until this alarm message HUMID disappears No cassette in VTR Load a cassette No Cass Remote mode is selected Turn off the REMOTE button REMOTE Tape cannot be replayed Use a tape recorded in 525 60 format For DSR 625 50 Tape 1600A For DSR 1600A Use a tape recorded in 625 50 format For DSR 525 60 Tape 1600AP For DSR 1600AP Tape end has been detected Use a new cleaning tape Tape end Tape not usable Use a DVCAM DV DVCPRO 25M tape ILL Tape Troubleshooting Appendixes Precautions On safety Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself On operation and storage locations Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places Location subject to extremes of
21. possible to use the AUDIO OUT CH 3 and AUDIO OUT CH 4 connectors for audio monitor output for channels 1 and 2 respectively use the OUTPUT CH3 4 menu item see page 43 AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector RCA phono jack This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring The audio signals to be output from this connector can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel 4 External device connectors VIDEO CONTROL REMOTE oto REMOTE connector VIDEO CONTROL connector VIDEO CONTROL connector D sub 15 pin For remote control of the internal digital video processor connect an optional remote control unit to this connector REMOTE connector D sub 9 pin Use the optional 9 pin remote cable to connect an editing controller that supports this unit or a VCR that supports editing with two units DSR 2000A 2000AP etc to connect those devices to this unit for remote control Location and Function of Parts Playback Chapter Playback This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform playback on this unit The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system for dubbing or as a stand alone player VCR For the necessary connections and settings not covered in this section see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings page 49 Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM c
22. reverse direction SHUTTLE Speed Shuttle mode Drop frame mode factory default setting Non drop frame mode VITC field indication blank Display fields 1 and 3 Display fields 2 and 4 Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information 40 4 1ueiueAuo je1deu 31 Bunip3 20 4 juelueAuog je1deu 32 To display the desired time data in the time counter display Time data type indicators Time counter display ML COUNTER SEL button COUNTER SEL MONITOR SELECT RESET NO Fa HONOR SESE a MENU NO 3 4 1 3 E MIX SYNCPHASE SC PHASE BS SET YES Open the door on the lower part of the front panel and press the COUNTER SEL button Each press of this button cycles through three options CNT value time code and user bit data The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected Time data Time data shown in the time counter type display indicator COUNTER CNT count value of the time counter TC Time code U BIT User bit data When the REMOTE button is lit the COUNTER SEL button does not operate while the tape is moving In such cases use the external equipment connected to
23. setting and the time data switching operation are also performed on the editing control unit Factory default setting 5 SEC gt gt 5 sec AFTER CUE UP gt After CUE Select the operating mode following cue up STOP gt gt STOP Stop mode STILL gt gt STILL Output still pictures in search mode PLAY START gt PLAY start Set the timing for switching from stop mode to playback mode In an editing system including an editing control unit such as the PVE 500 you can adjust this setting so that the delay before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks of the editing system It is then no longer necessary to synchronize the decks for editing and the preroll time can be shortened 16 FRAME DELAY gt gt 16 delay to 4 FRAME DELAY gt gt 4 delay The larger the numerical value the longer the delay By adjusting this setting it is possible to reduce the phase synchronization time and preroll time during editing Factory default setting 5 FRAME DELAY gt gt 5 delay for DSR 1600A or 4 FRAME DELAY gt gt 4 delay for DSR 1600AP AUTO REW gt Auto REW Select whether to rewind the tape automatically when recording or playback reaches the end of a tape DISABLE gt gt DISABLE Do not rewind the tape automatically ENABLE gt gt ENABLE Rewind the tape automatically Menu Contents 39 nue
24. signals are separated to reduce 3 interference between them so that noiseless images are reproduced o 7O Glossary Sync signal A reference signal consisting of vertical and horizontal sync signals used for synchronizing the scanning patterns of the video camera and the monitor TBC Abbreviation of Time Base Corrector Electronic circuits to electrically stabilize the playback signals by removing color variation and roll in the playback picture caused by irregularity in drum rotation and tape movement Time base correction reduces deterioration of picture quality when transmitting or copying playback signals Threading See Loading Time 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 Unloading When the EJECT button is pressed the VCR automatically winds the tape back into the cassette case Also called Unthreading User bits Sections of time code information consisting of a total of 32 bits that can be used for recording information such as date tape ID number program ID number etc Index Numerics OPIN button 14 A A B roll editing system 52 ACIN connector 15 AES 7 17 Alarm messages 63 Analog audio signal output section 17 video signal output section 16 Arrow buttons 11 Aspect ratio 8 AUDIO AES EBU OUT connectors 17 Audio level meters 9 A
25. the REMOTE connector on the rear panel to select the time data To reset the CNT value Press the RESET NO button on the menu control panel This resets the CNT value to 0 00 00 00 During playback if the recording on the tape includes discontinuities the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information High Speed and Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points Search Operations via External Equipment You can control the unit in the following operation modes from an editing control unit PVE 500 etc connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel or from a SIRCS compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel Shuttle Use this mode to view color video playback at speeds ranging from 0 to 60 times normal speed in both directions Note When controlling the unit from the DSRM 10 for shuttle mode search the maximum search speed is 16 times normal speed in both directions Jog Use this mode for low speed search and frame by frame search Digital slow Use this mode for noise free color video playback at speeds ranging from 0 to y times normal speed in both directions Still Use this mode to view a still picture of any field Jog audio Use this
26. the Settings of Basic Items In step 3 first select MENU GRADE and next select ENHANCED then press the SET YES button to save the setting in memory With this done when you press the MENU button and the gt button to display the setup menu all basic and enhanced items in the menu level 1 appear Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items To change the settings of enhanced items first carry out the procedure in the previous section Displaying Enhanced Items then proceed as follows 1 2 RESET NO ul 4 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel The menu selection level display appears on the monitor 2 With SETUP MENU selected press the gt button This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu level 1 Level 1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE gt Current setting Monitor screen Menu grade Time counter display Changing Menu Settings 47 48 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the procedure in the section Changing the Settings of Basic Items on page 45 using the arrow buttons to select an item and change its setting 4 When you have completed the settin
27. times normal speed the digital jog sound function is enabled The audio signal is saved in temporary memory and replayed according to the search speed This allows searching on the sound track The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape and the negative direction to reverse movement Video process control For analog video output and SDI format video output you can adjust the video output level chroma signal output level setup level for DSR 1600A black level for DSR 1600AP and chroma phase Other Features Function to make a convenient presentation tool of this unit Repeat playback function The unit can perform automatic cyclical playback between two selected points on the tape Power on playback function in repeat playback mode You can choose a menu setting so that powering on the unit makes it immediately start playback Features 7 1 1 Menu system for functionality and operation settings The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions Superimposition function Time code values operation mode indications error messages and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals Easy maintenance functions Self diagnostic alarm function This function automatically detects setup and connection errors operation faults
28. use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED CAUTION The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off 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 inten
29. 3 SET YES button 11 Setup menu 38 SHUTTLE indicator 13 Shuttle mode 14 33 34 Slow motion playback 7 SMPTE 7 13 30 Specifications 66 Still mode 33 STOP button 12 Subcarrier phase adjustment 57 Superimposition 8 16 Sync phase adjustment 57 SYNC PHASE control 11 T Tape end alarm indicator 13 Tape problem 62 Tape transport control section 11 system 66 TC 13 32 Text information display 30 Time code 32 TIME CODE OUT connector 16 Index Time counter display 13 32 Time data display 30 problem 62 type 31 type indicators 13 Troubleshooting 62 alarm messages 63 error messages 63 U U BIT 13 32 Usable cassettes 19 User bit data 30 32 V Video performance 66 process control 7 VIDEO CONTROL connector 18 Video monitor connection 56 VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 SUPER connectors 16 Video audio signal connections 55 VITC 30 field indication 31 indicator 13 W Wide screen aspect ratio 8 Sony Corporation http Awww sony net
30. 7 kQ unbalanced to 1 1 dBu 1 dBu 20 dBFS DSR 1600A to 9 dBu 1 dBu 18 dBFS DSR 1600AP Selectable on DSR 1600AP only Specifications 6 sexipueddy N sexipueddy o Digital audio outputs DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU OUT with optional DSBK 1601 SDI AES EBU Output Board installed BNC type x2 complying with AES 3id 1995 Output for headphones HEADPHONES Stereo phone jack 8 Q unbalanced eo to 13 dBu 20 dBFS DSR 1600A to 11 dBu 18 dBFS DSR 1600AP Time code output TIME CODE OUT BNC type SMPTE time code DSR 1600A EBU time code DSR 1600AP 2 2 Vp p 3 dB 600 Q unbalanced Remote control connectors REMOTE D sub 9 pin female for connection of editing control unit RS 422A standard CONTROLS Stereo minijack for connection of SIRCS compatible remote control unit DSRM 10 VIDEO CONTROL D sub 15 pin male for connection of TBC remote control unit DV IN OUT 6 pin IEEE 1394 connector Supplied accessories AC power cord 1 Operating Instructions English version 1 CD ROM manual 1 Optional accessories DSBK 1601 SDI AES EBU Output Board RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable length 5 m 16 ft RMM 131 1 Rack Mount Kit Digital video cassette Standard size PDV 34 64 94 124 184 9 Mini size PDVM 12 22 32 40 9 a The in each model name is actually ME indicating that a cassette memory is contained or N indicating th
31. C remote control unit Audio performance Frequency response Two channel 48 kHz mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB Four channel 32 kHz mode 20 Hz to 14 5 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB Distortion THD N Less than 0 05 48 kHz Input connectors Analog video inputs REF VIDEO IN BNC type x2 loop through Black burst 0 286 Vp p DSR 1600A or 0 3 Vp p DSR 1600AP 75 Q negative sync Composite sync Output connectors Digital signal outputs SDI OUT with optional DSBK 1601 SDI AES EBU Output Board installed BNC type x2 active through Serial Digital Interface format 270 Mbps SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 656 DV IN OUT 6 pin IEEE 1394 connector Analog video outputs REF VIDEO OUT BNC type x1 Black burst 0 286 Vp p DSR 1600A or 0 3 Vp p DSR 1600AP 75 Q negative sync Composite sync VIDEO OUT 1 2 SUPER BNC type x2 composite 1 0 Vp p 75 sync negative COMPONENT VIDEO OUT BNC type x3 Y R Y B Y Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 75 color bars for DSR 1600A or 100 color bars for DSR 1600AP 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars for DSR 1600A or 100 color bars for DSR 1600AP S VIDEO OUT DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative C 0 286 Vp p DSR 1600A or 0 3 Vp p DSR 1600AP 75 2 burst level Analog audio outputs AUDIO OUT XLR3 pin male x 4 4 0 3 1 6 dBu 600 Q loading low impedance balanced AUDIO MONITOR OUT Phono jack 4
32. EMOTE On il On li corrector TBC to operate correctly To ensure this input n it n lit reference video signal synchronized with the video signal 9PIN On lit On lit to the REF VIDEO IN connector For details of the video audio input and audio mode settings for the recorder refer to the DSR 1800A 1800AP Operating Instructions Connections for a Cut Editing System 51 pue suonoeuuo 9 1 2 pue suonoeuuo 1 52 Connections for an Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A B roll The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate editing system using the DSR 1600A 1600AP the flow of signals among the component devices in this system The specific connections and settings are described beginning on page 53 Main video monitor Source video monitor Audio system monitor Video signal generator DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder DPS D7 or other delay unit Audio mixer MXP 290 etc Editing control unit i DME switcher P
33. ERROR AN ERROR HAS BEEN Edo messade DETECTED INFORM SERUICE 9 OF FOLLOWING CODE 02 603 e _ _ Error code PRESS EJECT KEY TO EJECT TAPE Direction Error code Error02 603 Monitor screen Time counter display If an error message appears follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen Alarm Messages When operating this unit the unit may sometimes output alarm messages such as the one shown below to the monitor screen and the time counter display ALARM Cause of REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED alarm PRESS REMOTE BUTTON 4 Direction TURNING IT OFF REMOTE Monitor screen Time counter display If such an alarm message appears a connection or operation error may have been made or condensation ECON eee To display alarm messages on the monitor screen it is heads may have occurred Follow the direction indicated necessary for the monitor to be connected to the VIDEO on the monitor screen OUT 2 SUPER connector and set the following menu items to ON CHARA DISPLAY see page 40 ALARM see page 41 REF ALARM see page 41 Bunoousejqnojj pue eoueuejure y 9 Je deuD Troubleshooting 63 Alarm messages and associated directions Alarm message on monitor screen Cause Direction Alarm message in time counter display Hunoouse qnos pue eoueuejure y 9 191deuo
34. EW Specify the maximum tape speed in FFWD REW mode MAX gt gt gt MAX No maximum tape speed is specified X85 gt gt gt X85 Maximum 85 times normal speed X60 gt gt gt X60 Maximum 60 times normal speed X32 gt gt gt X32 Maximum 32 times normal speed When this item is set to MAX the playback video signal is muted JOG RESPONSE gt JOG dial Select the tape speed characteristics for the search dial rotation rate in jog mode TYPE1 1 to 1 gt gt type 1 Tape speed varies linearly over the range 1 to 1 TYPE2 3 to 3 gt gt type 2 Tape speed varies stepwise as shown in the figure below over the range 3 to 3 Characterized by zone around 1 and 1 where the tape speed is independent of the rotation rate 3 to 3 gt gt type 3 Tape speed varies linearly over the range 3 to 3 as shown in the figure below TYPE2 TYPES Rotation rate FWD Rotation rate FWD PREROLL TIME Preroll Set the preroll time 0 SEC gt gt 0 sec to 15 SEC gt gt 15 sec The preroll time can be set in one second increments to between 0 and 15 seconds A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing When an editing control unit such as the PVE 500 has been connected this setting is disabled and the setting on the editing control unit is in effect Operations such as the preroll time
35. IDEO IN connector marked When the lower REF VIDEO IN connector is used the built in 75 Q termination switch turns off automatically The REF VIDEO OUT connector outputs a reference video signal VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 SUPER connectors BNC type These connectors output analog composite video signals When the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 40 is set to ON factory default setting connector 2 SUPER outputs a signal with superimposed text information Q S VIDEO OUT connector 4 pin This connector outputs an S video signal with separated Y luminance and C chroma 3 58 MHz for DSR 1600A or 4 43 MHz for DSR 1600AP components Location and Function of Parts Q COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y R Y B Y connectors BNC type These connectors output analog component video signals Y R Y B Y Q TIME CODE OUT connector BNC type Outputs the playback time code Digital signal output section optional DSBK 1601 board required B SDI OUT connectors o DV IN OUT connector AUDIO OUT AES EBU CH 1 2 AUDIO OUT AES EBU connectors DV IN OUT connector 6 pin IEEE 1394 This i LINK compatible connector outputs digital video and audio signals in DV format When searching at speeds in the range to l to l5o times normal speed the audio signal output from this connector and monitored on external equipment may sound differently from the audio signal played back on this unit
36. N Menu Contents VIDEO CONTROL Video Settings related to video control PROCESS CONTROL gt Proc ctrl CONTROL DEV gt gt Cirl dev Select the method of controlling the internal digital video processor Description of settings REMOTE gt gt gt REMOTE Use an optional remote control unit to control the internal digital video processor MENU gt gt gt MENU Use the setup menu to change the settings for the internal digital video processor C PHASE MODE gt gt C Phas MD Select the phase rotation mode for chroma phase control The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video S video SDI and component video signals U V COMPOSITE gt gt gt Cmpst Select this setting when observing the composite video output level using a composite vectorscope PB PR COMPONENT gt gt gt Cmpnt Select this setting when observing the component video output level using a component vectorscope ADJ RANGE gt gt Adj range Select the variable range of the VIDEO and CHROMA gains _3 to 3 dB gt gt gt 3 3 3 dB to 3 dB WIDE gt gt gt wide to 3 dB VIDEO GAIN gt gt V gain Adjust the video output level to 3FFH Factory default setting 200H CHROMA GAIN gt gt C gain Adjust the chroma output level to 3FFH Factory default setting 200H CHROMA PHASE gt gt C phase Adjust the
37. NFO T amp STA MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OFF OVER DISP HOLD OFF BRIGHTNESS ALARM ON Monitor screen 6 Press the gt button Brightness Time counter display This displays all possible settings for the item selected in step 5 SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL BRIGHTNESS 75 100 752 50 Monitor screen gt gt 75 Time counter display 7 Press the 4 or button to change the setting of the item SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL gt gt 50 nro Time counter display 100 754 eS Monitor screen 8 To change other settings press the lt button to return to the previous screen then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required 9 When you have completed the settings press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new settings are saved in memory When the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications If you power off the unit before saving operation is completed settings may be lost Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit If instead of pressing the SET YES button you press the MENU button the new settings are not saved The message ABORT appears on the monitor screen and Abort in the time c
38. TAPE PROTECTION Tape protct Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STILL gt From STILL STILL TIMER gt gt STL Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode Also select the type of tape protection timer Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode mode Description of settings 5 MIN gt gt gt 5 min to 0 5 SEC gt gt gt 0 5 sec Select time from 12 settings ranging from 0 5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0 1 second Factory default setting 1MIN gt gt gt 1min If the value is set to 1 minute or more the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute which makes start up slower NEXT MODE gt gt Next mode Select the type of tape protection mode to follow still search mode when the time set with the STILL TIMER menu item elapses STEP FWD gt gt gt Step The tape is advanced at 3 times normal speed for about 2 seconds STANDBY OFF gt gt gt STANDBY Standby off mode The STEP setting is enabled only when STILL TIMER is set to less than 1 minute VIDEO CONTROL Video Settings related to video control STILL MODE gt STILL mod Select the image to output in still image mode Description of settings AUTO gt gt Auto Output field 1 or field 2 as the still image according to the position the tape is stopped FRAME gt gt Frame Output a full frame as the still image
39. UDIO MONITOR OUT connector 18 Audio monitor system connections 53 AUDIO OUT CH 1 to CH 4 connectors 18 Audio performance 67 Basic items 35 changing settings 45 C Cassette compartment 9 Cassette memory 20 indicator 13 Cassettes 19 ejecting 21 inserting 21 CHANNEL CONDITION indicators 13 ClipLink indicator 13 CNT 30 32 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y R Y B Y connectors 16 Condensation 59 Connections A B roll editing system 52 audio monitor system 53 control signal 54 cut editing system 51 digital non linear editing system 49 reference video signal 53 video monitor 56 video audio signals 55 CONTROL S connector 10 Control signal connections 54 COUNTER 13 32 COUNTER SEL button 11 Cut editing system 51 Cyclical playback 24 D Digital jog sound function 7 non linear editing system 49 signal output section 17 slow mode 33 Digital hours meter 59 display modes 59 Display section 12 Drop frame indication 31 DSBK 1601 SDI AES EBU Output Board 8 17 DSR 1600A 1600PA operation modes 31 DV format 6 12 DVCAM cassettes 20 format 6 12 DVCPRO 25M format 6 12 E 7 13 17 30 Editing control unit settings 56 Editing points 33 EJECT button 11 Enhanced items 35 changing settings 47 displaying 47 Error messages 63 External device connectors 18 F FFWD button 11 Factory defaults menu 48 Front panel 9 H Head cleaning 61 HEADPHONES connector 9 1 DV IN OUT connector 17 i LINK button 14 Inte
40. VE 500 etc DFS 500 500P etc 1 A UVW 1600 1600P etc player 2 i i i 1 i i 1 i i DSR 1600A 1600AP player 1 1 1 ee 4 Video signal Audio signal URS YU SAN Reference video signal a An I O delay of several frames occurs on DME switchers and other devices equipped with frame memory It is therefore necessary to m SS a Control signal connect an audio delay unit between the audio mixer and the recorder VCR to adjust for the delay Connections for an A B Roll Editing System Audio monitor system connections The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections For details of these connections refer to the instruction manual for each connected device Reference video signal connection When you perform recording be sure to input a reference video signal For details of reference video signals see About reference video signals on page 51 Speaker left channel Speaker right channel Audio amplifier Cables with RCA phono plugs MONITOR OUT 1 MONITOR OUT 2 9990 OOOOOOOOOO
41. adphone monitoring during playback The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel Location and Function of Parts 9 Jaydeyo Jaydeyo 10 CONTROL S connector stereo minijack Connect a SIRCS compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 1 Menu control panel The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit Pull the top of the door to open it MONITOR SELECT switches MONITOR SELECT r CH CH CH CH 1 2 3 4 S CL 2 4 MIX MENU button SC PHASE SYNC PHASE Q SC PHASE control SYNC PHASE control COUNTER SEL button Q RESET NO button SET YES button LE buttons MONITOR SELECT switches Use these switches to select the channels for audio output via the AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector on the rear panel and the HEADPHONES connector on the front panel Use the left switch to select the basic channel setting then use the right switch to select the output format monaural stereo or mix The following table lists the correspondence of left right switch settings and channel output format selections Location and Function of Parts Switch setting format Selected channel and output Left switch CH CH 1 2 3 4 Right switch CH CH 18 2 4 MIX HEADPHONES connector C
42. alues To perform repeat playback after setting points A and B press the PLAY button when the REMOTE button is off When the DSRM 10 Remote Control Unit is connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel you can also start repeat playback by pressing its PLAY button with the REMOTE button of this unit off Setting the current tape position as point A or B Playback Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat playback Buttons used for setting the current tape position as point A Buttons used for setting the current tape position as point B In the following explanation of how to set points A and B for repeat layback these three buttons are referred to as the lt A button B button and SET YES MARK button respectively While holding down the SET YES button on the menu control panel press the lt A or B gt button The time code value of the current tape position is set as point A or B and a message A set or B set is displayed for 0 5 second in the time counter display Once set the point A or B time code value is held in the non volatile memory of the unit until changed It is not lost when the unit is powered off Note When setting point A or B you can only use a time code value Even when COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SEL button you cannot use a CNT value to set point A or B To ch
43. an 3 minutes Using PDVM 40ME mini size cassette Less than minute When controlling via RS 422A interface Maximum 60 times normal speed in both directions When controlling from DSRM 10 Remote Control Unit Jog mode 0 still to 2 times normal speed in both directions Shuttle mode 8 speeds from 0 still to 16 times normal speed in both directions Search speed Video performance Band width Composite DSR 1600A 30 Hz to 4 2 MHz 1 0 dB Y Composite DSR 1600AP 25 Hz to 4 8 MHz 1 0 dB Y S video DSR 1600A 30 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 5 75 MHz 0 3 0 dB Y TM S video DSR 1600AP 25 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 5 5 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB Y 5 75 MHz 0 3 0 dB Y TM Component DSR 1600A 30 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 5 75 MHz 0 3 0 dB Y TM 30 Hz to 1 3 MHz 1 0 dB C 1 5 MHz 0 5 0 dB C Component DSR 1600A P 25 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 5 5 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB Y 5 75 MHz 1 0 3 0 dB Y TM 25 Hz to 1 5 MHz 1 0 dB C 2 0 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB C S N Composite output Y 53 dB or more S video output Y 55 dB or more Component output Y 55 dB or more Y C delay 30 ns or less K factor 2 0 or less K2T KPB Processor adjustment range Video level 3 dB ee to 3 dB selectable Chrome level 3 dB ee to 3 dB selectable Setup Black level 30 IRE 210 mV Chroma phase 30 Y C delay 100 ns System phase Sync 1 us SC 180 2 us to 3 us when using a TB
44. and two chrominance signals R Y B Y Composite signal A composite video signal containing video burst and sync signals Condensation Condensation of moisture on the tape transport mechanisms of VCRs including the head drum If moisture condenses on the head drum the tape adheres to the drum and causes malfunction Drop frame mode Time code runs at 30 frames sec The NTSC system however runs at about 29 97 frames sec Drop frame mode adjusts this difference The time code and video are synchronized by dropping the first two frames of the time code every minute except at the ten minute marks Head drum A metal cylinder to which a video head is attached This drum is rotated at high speeds in synchronization with the sync signal during recording and playback Linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on video tape See also Non linear editing Loading When being loaded the tape is pulled out of the cassette case and threaded along the specified tape path and wrapped round the drum to be ready for recording or playback Generally this is done automatically when you place the cassette at the cassette entrance of the VCR Also called threading Loop through connection A connection which allows a signal input to an input connector to pass through the unit and exit from an output connector as input to external equipment Also called bridging connection Luminance s
45. ape recorded in LP mode cannot be played back correctly When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back DV LP flashes and audio is muted ClipLink indicator Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log data is stored in the cassette memory Q VITC indicator Lights when VITC is being read regardless of the data shown in the time counter display Time data type indicators One of the three indicators COUNTER U BIT and TC lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display COUNTER Count value of the time counter U BIT User bit data TC SMPTE time code for DSR 1600A or EBU time code for DSR 1600AP Time counter display Indicates the count value of the time counter time code VITC or user bit data depending on the settings of the COUNTER SEL button on the menu control panel and the TC SELECT menu item see page 41 Also used to display error messages and setup menu data Cassette memory indicator Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip cassette memory is loaded SERVO indicator This indicator lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked Servo lock This refers to the synchronization of the phase of the drum rotation and the reference signal for the tape transport position so that the video heads can trace the same pattern on the tape for playback and recording Q CHANNEL CONDITION indicators These three color in
46. arch dial toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode uonejedo 20 4 1ueiue uo je1deu 2 Tum the search dial to the desired angle corresponding to the desired playback speed Playback in shuttle mode starts 3 To stop playback in shuttle mode return the search dial to the center position or press the STOP button To return to normal speed playback Press the PLAY button 34 High Speed and Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Menu Settings chapter Menu Organization As shown in the following figure the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into two subsystems the setup menu and the digital hours meter display menu This chapter mainly describes the setup menu showing its contents and how to operate it For details of the digital hours meter display see Regular Checks page 59 The items of the setup menu are divided into several functional groups on level 1 and except for the MENU GRADE item the settings themselves are made on level 2 or level 3 Also the menu items are divided into two categories according to how frequently they are accessed the basic items to which frequent access is normally required and the enhanced items which are less frequently used In the following figure the items shown in boldface are basic items and the other items are enhanced items The menu settings are saved in
47. are shown below This unit allows time data and operation mode indications to be displayed on the monitor screen Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display Time data type on the unit Time data Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications Drop frame indication ios for ti d der The unit is provided with the following functions related to time data Display and reset CNT value Display and play back SMPTE EBU time code and user bit data e Display and play back VITC VITC field indication The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an analog LTC signal while in normal speed playback DSR 1600A 1600AP operation mode mode a This character can appear on the DSR 1600A only The a character to appear in this column is always a colon on the The unit outputs no signal from the TIME CODE OUT 16 0 connector unless it is in normal speed playback mode To view time data and operation mode indications on the monitor screen Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 40 to ON factory default setting The time data and the indication of the current operation mode are superimposed on the video signal that is being output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector and can be viewed on the monitor screen 30 Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information Time data type The following time data ty
48. assettes listed below Model name Size PDV 34 64 94 124 184 Standard size PDVM 12 22 32 40 Mini size The in each model name is actually ME indicating that a cassette memory is contained or indicating that no cassette memory is contained The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum playback time in minutes for each model For example the PDV 184ME has a maximum playback time of 184 minutes Other usable cassettes Large and medium size DVCPRO 25M cassettes can also be played back on this unit f you insert an incorrect type of cassette it will be automatically ejected Although this unit can use DV series consumer cassettes video or audio noise may occur on some tapes For reliable playback editing recording and storage use DVCAM cassettes See the note in page 12 Playback 19 xoegKe d 2 20 DVCAM cassettes Notes on using cassettes Checking the tape for slack Playback The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes REC SAVE switch Set to SAVE to prohibit recording on the tape Mini size Standard size Cassette memory Before storing the cassette for a long period of time rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case preferably on end instead of flat on its side Storing a cassette in any other condition no
49. at no cassette memory is contained Cleaning cassette DV12CL standard size DVMI2CL mini size Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER Glossary roll editing An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing Using an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing AES EBU format A unified format for digital audio signals It allows a single connector to carry the signals for two channels B Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the B blue signal One of the component signals C chrominance signal Color signal containing color information such as hue and saturation Capstan A drive mechanism that moves the tape at a specified speed Its rotation normally synchronizes with a reference sync signal Component signals YRB A video signal consisting of a luminance signal Y
50. chroma phase 00H to FFH Factory default setting 80H For DSR 1600A only SETUP LEVEL gt gt Setup lev Adjust the black setup level to 3FFH Factory default setting 200H For DSR 1600AP only BLACK LEVEL gt gt Black lev Adjust the black level to 3FFH Factory default setting 200H AUDIO CONTROL Audio Settings related to audio control LEVEL SELECT gt Level Sel _20 dB gt gt gt 20dB factory default setting for DSR 1600A REF LEVEL gt gt REF Level Select the audio reference level headroom Description of settings 18 dB gt gt gt 18dB factory default setting for DSR 1600AP 16 dB gt gt gt 16dB 12 dB gt gt gt 12dB OUTPUT LEVEL gt gt Out Level Select the analog audio output reference level 4 dBm gt gt gt 4dBm 0 dBm gt gt gt OdBm 3 dBm gt gt gt 3dBm for DSR 1600AP only 6 dBm gt gt gt 6dBm OUTPUT CH3 4 OUT ch3 4 Select the signals to be output from the AUDIO OUT CH 3 and AUDIO OUT CH 4 connectors LINE OUT gt gt line out Output the audio channel 3 and audio channel 4 signals from the AUDIO OUT CH 3 and AUDIO OUT CH 4 connectors as they are MONITOR OUT gt gt monitor Output the monitor audio L channel CH 1 and monitor audio R channel CH 2 signals from the AUDIO OUT CH 3 and AUDIO OUT CH 4 connectors respectively JOG CONTROL Jog c
51. connected to the BDV IN OUT connector press this button turning it on Rear Panel N ANALOG VIDEO TIME f AUDIO our REF VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CO OUT OUT 1 Analog video signal output section see page 16 Digital signal output section see page 17 SDI OUT AUDIO OUT AES EBU 1 2 IDEO CONTROL REMOTE AC IN connector 4 External device connectors see page 18 3 Analog audio signal output section see page 17 AC IN connector Use the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC outlet Location and Function of Parts 15 Jaydeyo Jaydeyo 16 1 Analog video signal output section ANALOG VIDEO REF VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO REF VIDEO IN OUT connectors D TIME CODE OUT connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y R Y B Y connectors Q S VIDEO OUT connector VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 SUPER connectors REF reference VIDEO IN OUT connectors BNC type Input a reference video signal The IN connector block has a built in automatic 75 Q termination switch When a signal is input to the upper REF VIDEO IN connector with no bridging loop through connection made the connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Q automatically To connect the reference video signal input to the upper REF VIDEO IN connector also to other equipment use the lower REF V
52. d Television Engineers a professional association established in the USA Glossary 6 sexipueddy S N Abbreviation of Signal to Noise ratio The higher the S N value the less noise and higher the picture quality Search mode A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes by viewing the video output or time code values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction Servo lock Synchronizing the drum rotation phase and tape transport phase with a reference signal during playback and recording so that the video heads scan the tape in the same pattern during playback and recording Standby Off mode One of two conditions in the stop mode The drum does not rotate and tape is slackened There is no damage to the video heads and the tape but the VCR is not ready for immediate recording or playback Standby On mode One of two conditions in the stop mode The drum is rotating and the tape is wrapped round the drum The VCR is ready for recording or playback so a still picture can be obtained Subcarrier A sine wave imposed on the luminance portion of a video signal and modulated to carry color information Its amplitude represents color saturation and its phase represents hue Superimpose To put a set of characters onto a picture so that both can be seen at the same time S video A signal format in which Y luminance and C chrominance 5
53. ded to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug or both To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel For the customers in the USA DSR 1600A only For the customers in Taiwan only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 RA of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide 3 reasonable protection against harmful interference when L3 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 ex
54. dicators show the state of the playback signal Green The state of the playback signal is good Yellow The playback signal is somewhat deteriorated but playback is possible Red The playback signal is deteriorated When the red indicator remains on head cleaning or an internal inspection is necessary REPEAT indicator This indicator lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item see page 38 is set to ON Tape end alarm indicator Starts flashing when the remaining capacity of the tape is for about 2 minutes SHUTTLE JOG indicators When searching in shuttle mode using the search dial the SHUTTLE indicator lights and when searching in jog mode using the search dial the JOG indicator lights When the search dial is turned clockwise causing playback to take place in the forward direction the gt indicator lights When the search dial is turned counterclockwise causing playback to take place in the reverse direction the 1 indicator lights When the tape is stopped the O indicator lights For more information about the search dial see Search dial in the next section 4 Search control section SEARCH Search dial Q SEARCH button SEARCH button To use the search dial for playback in shuttle or jog mode press this button turning it on Pressing the dial toggles between shuttle and jog modes In shuttle mode the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights and in jog mode the JOG
55. e Message in the time Init setup counter display Changing Menu Settings 4 Press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the settings of all items are returned to their factory default settings These factory default settings are saved in memory If you power off the unit while settings are being saved settings may not be correctly returned to their factory default settings Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit To abandon the resetting operation Instead of pressing the SET YES button press the RESET NO button The display returns to menu level 1 leaving the settings unchanged Connections and Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued For advice about choosing devices please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting connection and settings on the nonlinear editing DV DVCAM with an i LINK cable DV cable equipment Shown below is an example of connections to use this unit Different editing software applications provide different as a player in a nonlinear editing system editing functions For more information about actual Imm editing procedures and settin
56. e 35 Menu 38 Setup MU p biete 38 Changing Menu Settings esses 45 Buttons Used to Change 45 Changing the Settings of Basic 45 Displaying Enhanced 47 Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items 47 4 Table of Contents Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings 48 Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System 49 Connections for a Cut Editing System 51 Connections for an Roll Editing System 52 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases 57 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendixes Maintehali6 B uiu ciu e Rx ad 59 de dne o es aub De e 59 Regulat d ceases sai esto ordeo PU 59 Head Cleaning 61 Troubleshooting i i ance i ld nia dd 62 Brot MessdBeS bcc abiertos orsa is 63 Alarm Messa ZES ditas arat onda 63 lm 65 Specification rc 66 Glossa ERTEILEN UTC TT 69 l d 71 Table of Contents 5 6 Features The DSR 1600A 1600AP is a 4 i
57. e appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion Press the EJECT button EJECT button Playback 21 yoegheld 2 yoegheld 2 22 Settings for Playback Video monitor Player DSR 1600A 1600AP 1 Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch 2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below Switch Setting 75 Q termination switch ON or attach a 75 Q terminator Input switch Set according to the type of input signal from this unit Playback Procedure Playback REMOTE button When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector see page 18 on this unit press the REMOTE button to turn it on When not turn the button off 1 Insert a cassette For details of cassette insertion see page 21 and for usable cassette types see page 19 The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit The STOP button will light and a few seconds later a still image will appear on the monitor screen Press the PLAY button This starts the playback operation When the tape is played back all the way to th
58. e end the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator Cassette memory indicator It means The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette To perform the following operations Operation Stop playback Do this Press the STOP button The unit enters stop mode and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time set with the STOP TIMER menu item see page 41 Adjust the audio playback level Use the audio level control on the monitor Play back in shuttle mode while monitoring the video Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section then rotate the search dial Playback is carried out at the speed determined by the angular position of the search dial The maximum speed for shuttle playback can be changed using the SHUTTLE menu item see page 39 Play back in jog mode while monitoring the video Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the JOG indicator in the display section then rotate the search dial Playback is carried out at the speed according to the speed of the search dial rotation The playback speed range is 1 times normal speed by factory default The search dial has no detents Inhibit the unit from outputting text
59. eck the point A or B time code value Press the lt A or B gt button on the menu control panel While the button is held down the point A or B time code value is displayed on the monitor and in the time counter display If you hold down the lt A and B gt buttons simultaneously the value shown is the point B time code value minus the point A time code value If the point A time code value is greater than the point B time code value a minus sign is shown before the value Inputting time code values for points A and B Using the following procedure you can modify the time code value for point A or B xoeg e d 2 1 15 8 11 12 2 3 4 6 10 11 5 7 9 12 13 1 Press the MENU button The following menu display appears SYSTEM MENU Setup menu HOURS METER Time counter display Monitor screen Playback 25 xoegKe d 2 26 Playback The display changes as follows SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE BASIC Monitor screen The display changes as follows 2 With SETUP MENU selected press the B gt button Operational Time counter display with OPERATIONAL FUNCTION selected press B gt button SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION LOCAL ENABLE 5 Mo
60. ect any line from 12 to 20 Factory default setting 18 LINE gt gt 18 line For DSR 1600AP Select a line to insert the VITC in 9 LINE gt gt 9 line to 22 LINE gt gt 22 line Select any line from 9 to 22 Factory default setting 21 LINE gt gt 21 line VITC OUTPUT gt VITC out Select the time code to be output as VITC OFF gt gt OFF Do not output VITC TC gt gt TC Output TC after converting it into VITC VITC gt gt VITC Output VITC MUTE IN SRCH gt Mute in SR Select whether to mute the output from the TIME CODE OUT connector in search jog shuttle mode OFF gt gt OFF Do not mute ON gt gt ON Mute TAPE PROTECTION Tape protct Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STOP gt From STOP Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode STOP TIMER gt gt STP timer Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode Description of settings 5 MIN gt gt gt 5 min to 0 5 SEC gt gt gt 0 5 sec Select time from 12 settings ranging from 0 5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0 1 second Factory default setting 1MIN gt gt gt 1min If the value is set to 1 minute or more the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute which makes start up slower Menu Contents 41 42
61. evel display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU gt HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen 2 Press the button to select HOURS METER SYSTEM MENU Hours meter Time counter display SETUP MENU HOURS METER Monitor screen 3 Press gt button The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are indicated on the monitor screen and in the time counter display Maintenance Digital hours meter indications on the monitor screen All four counts T1 T2 T3 and CT are indicated on the monitor screen Resettable trip counts Unresettable counts T2 0000400000 X10 HOURS T3 0000100000 X10 HOURS CT 10000 00000 COUNT OPERATION T2 DRUM ROTATION T3 TAPE RUNNING CT THREADING The four digit value to the left of the slash is the resettable trip count and the right value is the cumulative total from manufacture Digital hours meter indications in the time counter display One of the four indications appears in the time counter display at a time Use the 4 and buttons on the menu control panel to change the item displayed Initially only the trip value appears Hold down the gt button to display also the cumulative total from manufacture which will appear to the right of the trip value and the slas
62. gs press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new settings are saved in memory When the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings After making menu setting changes to return settings to their factory default settings setting initialization use the following procedure To return a particular setting to its factory default setting In the display for changing the target setting press the RESET NO button Carry out the procedure in the section Changing the Settings of Basic Items on page 45 up to step 6 then with the current setting displayed in the example if the setting has been changed it will be 100 or 50 press the RESET NO button The setting returns to its factory default setting of 75 To return all settings to their factory default settings Use the following procedure 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel to display the menu selection 2 Press the gt button to display level 1 of the setup menu Q Press the RESET NO button A message appears to confirm whether or not you wish to return all settings to their factory default settings INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO FACTORY PRESET VALUES Monitorscreen messag
63. gs refer to the documentation of your editing software Refer to the documentation of your nonlinear editing y d equipment and software for more information about BDV IN OUT Nonlinear editing system VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER DSR 1600A 1600AP MONITOR OUT Composite video input Audio input i LINK cable DV cable not supplied 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied IET m Cable with RCA phono plugs Em not supplied Video monitor Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System pue suonoeuuo 1 50 Settings on the DSR 1600A 1600AP Button Setting REMOTE On lit 9PIN Off unlit i LINK On lit When you connect this unit to another device with a 6 pin DV connector always power the other device off and unplug its power cord from the power output before connecting or disconnecting the i LINK DV cable If you connect or disconnect the cable with the power cord still plugged in power from the DV connector may flow into this unit possibly damaging this unit When you connect this unit to another device with a 6 pin DV connector make the connection to the 6 pin DV connector on the other device before making the connection to this unit Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System Connections for
64. gt gt B preset Specify a time code setting of point B value to be used as the For details see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback on page 24 LOCAL ENABLE gt Local ENA Select which of the tape STOP operate when the REMOTE button is lit transport control buttons EJECT REW PLAY F FWD and ALL DISABLE gt gt 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 Menu Contents OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational Operation settings SEARCH ENABLE gt Search ENA Select how the unit enters the search mode Description of settings DIAL DIRECT gt gt DIAL Press the SEARCH button or except during editing turn the search dial VIA SEARCH KEY gt gt via KEY Press the SEARCH button MAX SRCH SPEED gt Max SRCH Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode shuttle and SHUTTLE gt gt SHUTTLE Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode shuttle X60 gt gt gt X60 Maximum 60 times normal speed X32 gt gt gt X32 Maximum 32 times normal speed X16 gt gt gt X16 Maximum 16 times normal speed F FWD fast forward REW rewind mode F FWD REW gt gt F FWD R
65. h The following illustrates the digital hours meter indications in the time counter display in all four display modes The right hand indication for each display mode is the indication you can view while holding down the gt button on the menu control panel T1 OPERATION mode Oper 00000 T2 DRUM ROTATION mode Drum 0000 0000 00000 T3 TAPE RUNNING mode Tape 0000 0000 00000 CT THREADING mode Thread 0000 0000 00000 To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button on the menu control panel To reset the trip values About this operation consult your Sony dealer Head Cleaning Always use the DVM12CL mini size or DV12CL standard size Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads To clean the heads Insert the cleaning cassette This automatically starts cleaning You cannot operate any tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning operation After about 10 seconds the cleaning cassette will be automatically ejected Maintenance Bunoousejqnojj pue eoueuejure y 9 1 2 61 Troubleshooting If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen or if the unit appears to be malfunction
66. hannel 1 only monaural AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector Channel 1 only monaural CH CH 1 3 2 4 MIX Channels 1 and 2 stereo Channels 1 and 2 mix CH CH 1 3 2 4 MIX Channel 2 only monaural Channel 2 only monaural CH CH 12 3 4 CH CH 1 3 2 4 MIX Channel 3 only monaural Channel 3 only monaural CH CH 13 288 MIX Channels 3 and 4 stereo Channels 3 and 4 mix CH CH 1 3 2 4 MIX Channel 4 only monaural Channel 4 only monaural MENU button Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen and the time counter display Press it again to return from the menu display to the usual display On how to use the menu see Chapter 4 Menu Settings page 35 Q COUNTER SEL selection button Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time counter display Each press of this button cycles through three indicator display options COUNTER CNT count value of the time counter TC time code and U BIT user bits Note When the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit the COUNTER SEL button does not operate In this case make the time data selection via the remote equipment that is connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel RESET NO button Press this button to reset menu settings reset the time count COUNTER shown in the time counter display t
67. he display section is lit Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode High Speed and Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points uoneJedo Bunip3 20 4 juelueauog je1deu 33 2 Turn the search dial in the desired direction at the To alternate between normal speed playback and speed corresponding to the desired playback speed shuttle mode playback a Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the Playback in jog mode starts desired shuttle playback speed then switch between 3 n normal speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing 9 stop playback in jog mode stop turning the search the PLAY and SEARCH buttons alternately dial For intermittent shuttle mode playback press the STOP and SEARCH buttons alternately Playing back in shuttle mode In shuttle mode you can control the speed of playback by the angular position of the search dial The range of playback speed is 32 times normal speed by factory default You can change the playback speed range with the SHUTTLE menu item see page 39 The search dial has detents at the positions of still image and 10 times normal speed To carry out playback in shuttle mode use the following procedure SHUTTLE indicator 1 Press the SEARCH button or search dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section is lit Pressing the se
68. hes as follows e SW2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF ON ON ON ON SW3 NTSC model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF SW3 PAL model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases When using two or more players as in an A B roll editing system it is necessary to synchronize the sync and subcarrier for composite signals phases of the signals to be edited If they are not synchronized picture instabilities or color break up may occur at edit points After configuring the editing system use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and players Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when using composite signals and Y C signals DSR 1600A 1600AP player 1 o000 BB oo Switcher DFS 500 500P etc 2 DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder 20 ooOO O O O O Vectorscope 8 The sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from the DFS 500 500P Switcher are automatically adjusted b Ensure that the 75 O coaxial cables A and B not supplied are
69. i o sos A E A ones 6 DV CAME Format esce etos oerte pase tpa dioe ett opor 6 A Wealth of Interfaces eterne eee ep et ddetnn 7 Facilities for High Efficiency Editing sssss 7 Other EGabt res qos esos eios Pv eet agora Pase 7 Optional 8 Location and Function of 9 TONG Panel sudo devas decease eec ed tien d at e bed 9 Rear Panel nui P D 15 Chapter 2 Playback Playback T M 19 Usable Cassettes sette ere die oie 19 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes 2l Settings for Playback eee ete tirer D re ERE SU eR 22 PlaybackPrOCedUte cases sou Qus bos ba ea deae ee es 22 Repeat Playback Automatic Cyclical Playback 24 Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback 24 Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B 29 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information 30 Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications 30 High Speed and Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points 33 Search Operations via External Equipment 33 Search Operations on This 33 Chapter 4 Menu Settings Menu Organization enn
70. ignal The signal that determines the brightness of the picture Also called Y signal One of the component signals Non drop frame mode The number of frames of the time code and video run is not adjusted When you use the time code in non drop frame mode the real playback time will be about 86 seconds shorter per day than the time code If you edit frame by frame or if you determine the length of a shot by counting the time code use drop frame mode Non linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on hard disks Video scenes stored on disk can be cued up quickly for increased editing efficiency See also Linear editing PCM audio This is an audio signal represented by pulse code modulation The analog audio signal is first broken down into a sequence of pulses and these are then represented digitally Preroll Running of a video tape to a prior to an edit start point to enable the tape to reach a steady speed and to be synchronized with other video tapes R Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the R red signal One of the component signals Reference video signal A video signal consisting of a sync signal or sync and burst signals used as a reference Setup for DSR 1600A The difference between the reference black level and the blanking level of a composite signal SMPTE Abbreviation of Society of Motion Picture an
71. ine Black characters with white outline PEAK HOLD gt Peak hold Set the peak hold time for the audio level meters OFF gt gt OFF to 1 5 SEC 1 5 sec Set the peak hold time in the range of OFF no peak hold to 1 5 seconds in O 1 second steps Factory default setting OFF gt gt OFF OVER DISP HOLD Hold OVER Determine whether or not to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level meters once the indications light OFF OFF Do not hold the OVER indication display ON HOLD gt gt ON Hold the OVER indication display With ON selected once the display is held it will remain held unless you change the setting to OFF BRIGHTNESS gt Brightness Set the brightness of front panel indicators Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum 100 gt gt 100 75 gt gt 75 50 gt gt 50 Menu Contents DISPLAY CONTROL Display Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit ALARM gt ALARM Determine whether alarm messages are issued or not Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Alarm messages are not issued ON gt gt ON Alarm messages are issued REF ALARM gt REF ALARM Determine whether alarm messages related to reference video signal are issued or not OFF gt gt OFF Alarm messages are not issued ON gt gt ON Alarm messages are issued TIME CODE Time code Settings related to the ti
72. ing please check the following before contac ting your Sony dealer Tape problem Symptom The unit s tape transport control buttons PLAY F FWD Cause The REMOTE button is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP 8 EJECT or ALL DISABLE 2 Remedy Press the REMOTE button to turn it off or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item see page 38 to ALL ENABLE REW etc do not work No cassette is loaded 2 Insert a cassette see page 21 time counter display a In these states an alarm message appears on the monitor screen and in the Time data problem Symptom The tape is running but the time data is not shown in the time counter display Cause The U BIT time data type indicator is lit Remedy Press the COUNTER SEL button to make the COUNTER or TC time data type indicator light up Monitor problems Symptom Data is not superimposed on the Cause The CHARA DISPLAY menu item is set to OFF Remedy Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 40 to ON monitor screen The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector of this unit Connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor The image on the monitor screen is too bright The 75 Q termination switch for video input on the monitor is in the OFF
73. k PHONE LEVEL DWP C SHUTTLE 2 SPIN COUNTER UBITTC SERVO CHANNEL CONDITION i LINK Tes n HEADPHONES o ey 5 4 1 mE CONTROLS PLAY FFWD STOP JAI 1 e C SEARCH 1 Menu control panel inside of the door see page 10 CONTROL S connector HEADPHONES connector PHONE LEVEL control knob N 5 Remote control setting section see page 14 A Search control section see page 13 Display section see page 12 Tape transport control section see page 11 Q POWER switch Press the side to power the unit on When the unit is powered on the display windows in the front panel lights To power the unit off press the O side of the switch Audio level meters These show the audio levels of channels 1 to 4 during playback PB FS playback audio sampling frequency display Indicates the sampling frequency 48 kHz 44 1 kHz or 32 kHz at which audio is recorded on tape Cassette compartment Accepts DVCAM DV and DVCPRO 25M videocassettes For details of usable cassettes see page 19 PHONE LEVEL control knob Controls the volume of the headphones connected to the HEADPHONES connector Q HEADPHONES connector stereo phone jack Connect stereo headphones for he
74. m player 1 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear 8 Output the player 2 signal and repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output from player 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting chapter Maintenance Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location or if you use it in a very humid place moisture from the air may condense on the head drum This is called condensation and if a tape is run in this state the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged To lessen the risk of this occurring this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system If condensation occurs while the unit is operating The alarm message MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED appears on the monitor screen and the alarm message HUMID in the time counter display At the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically If this happens leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm messages disappear If the condensation alarm message appears immediately after powering on Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm message disappears You cannot load a cassette into the unit while the alarm message is being displayed Once the alarm message disappears the unit is ready for use Regular Checks Digital hours meter The digital hours meter keeps
75. me code generator For DSR 1600A only DF MODE gt DF mode Select whether the time counter operate in drop frame mode or non drop frame mode Normally select drop frame mode to keep in synchronization with real time The non drop frame mode is useful for example when using computer graphics and working on a frame count basis Description of settings ON DF gt gt ON DF Drop frame mode OFF NDF gt gt OFF NDF Non drop frame mode TC SELECT gt TC select Determine which to display in the time counter display TC or VITC gt gt VITC Display TC gt gt TC Display TC VITC POS SEL 1 gt VITC pos 1 Select a line to insert the VITC in You can insert the VITC signal in two places To insert it in two places set both this item and also VITC POS SEL 2 For DSR 1600A 12 LINE gt gt 12 line to 20 LINE gt gt 20 line Select any line from 12 to 20 Factory default setting 16 LINE gt gt 16 line For DSR 1600AP Select a line to insert the VITC in 9 LINE gt gt 9 line to 22 LINE gt gt 22 line Select any line from 9 to 22 Factory default setting 19 LINE gt gt 19 line VITC POS SEL 2 gt VITC pos 2 Select a line to insert the VITC in You can insert the VITC signal in two places To insert it in two places set both this item and also VITC POS SEL 1 For DSR 1600A 12 LINE gt gt 12 line to 20 LINE gt gt 20 line Sel
76. nch digital video cassette player using the DVCAM digital recording format It achieves stable superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals separated into color difference signals and luminance signals component method The unit is equipped with a variety of functions needed for videocassette players used in professional digital video editing systems The unit is also equipped with an i LINK interface thus enabling simple connection with a nonlinear editing system supporting DV format Futhermore the unit is equipped with a full fledged analog interface to support hybrid systems that combine conventional analog equipment with digital equipment Non linear editing This is an editing method that uses video and audio signals digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data When compared with conventional linear editing methods non linear editing offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations for example by eliminating tape transport time The main features of the unit are described in the following DVCAM Format DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format which uses the 4 1 1 component digital format and provides a 1j inch digital recording format for professional use High picture quality high stability Video signals are separated into color difference signals and luminance signals which are encoded and compressed to one fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and s
77. nitor screen gt REP FUNC Time counter display With REPEAT FUNCTION selected press the B gt button The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed REPEAT MODE OFF SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP T TOP REPEAT END U END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen gt gt REPEAT MD Time counter display 5 Press the button to select REPEAT TOP SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt gt REP TOP REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE OFF Time counter display REPEAT TOP E REPEAT END PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen 6 Press the B gt button The display changes as follows SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt gt gt Tape top REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP T TOP Time counter display A POINT Monitor screen 7 Press the 1l button to select A POINT SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt gt gt A point REPEAT FUNCTION l REPEAT TOP Time counter display TAPE TOP Monitor screen Playback 27 yoegkeld 2 yoegheld 2 28 Playback 8 Press lt button The display changes as follows SETUP MENU gt gt R E P TO P OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE Time counter display OP REPEAT END U END A PRESET B PRESET Monit
78. o accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette When a cassette is inserted the reel mechanism of the unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted cassette The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of playback and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes A Wealth of Interfaces Digital interfaces i LINK DV The unit can output digital video and audio signals in DV format iLINK and trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE1394 1995 specifications and their revisions SDI serial digital interface AES EBU optional DSBK 1601 SDI AES EBU Output Board When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK 1601 board it can output D1 component format digital video and audio signals and also AES EBU format digital audio signals Analog interfaces The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be connected to analog video and audio equipment Analog video Output connectors for component composite and S video signals are provided Analog audio Four output channels are provided Facilities for High Efficiency Editing The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance editing efficiency and precision Internal time code reader An internal time code reader enables time code compliant with SMPTE for DSR 1600A EBU DSR 1600AP format to be played back This allows editing to single frame precision Outputting time code LTC to an external de
79. o the type of input signals Video monitor 388 Composite Audio input video input VIDEO our 9 AUDIO 2 SUPER MONITOR OUT ee bo 912060 Cp gt DSR 1600A 1600AP Cable with RCA phono plugs Em not supplied 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied Connections for an A B Roll Editing System Settings on an editing control unit When connecting an editing control unit make the settings as follows according to the model PVE 500 No settings are required BVE 600 900 910 2000 NTSC model or FXE 100 120 Set the VCR constants as follows 1121314 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 80 16 00 96 05 05 03 80 OA 08 FE 00 80 5A FF BVE 600 900 910 2000 PAL model or FXE 100P 120P Set the VCR constants as follows 1121314 5 617 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 81 16 00 7D 05 05 02 80 OA 07 FE 00 80 4C FF RM 450 RM 450CE Set the DIP switches as follows Left switches 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OFF OFF Right switches RM 450 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON Right switches RM 450CE 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON BVE 800 Set the DIP switc
80. o zero or Tape transport control section send a negative response to the prompts issued by the unit Q SET YES button Press this button to save new menu settings to the memory of the unit confirm the start and end point settings for repeat playback or send a positive response to the prompts issued by the unit Arrow 44 5 buttons Use these buttons to move around the menu items and also to specify and check the repeat playback section 1 SC subcarrier PHASE control Turn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase of the composite video output signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal Use a cross point Phillips screwdriver to turn it Q SYNC synchronization PHASE control Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal Use a cross point Phillips screwdriver to turn it EJECT button REW button PLAY PLAY button STOP F FWD STOP button FWD button Q EJECT button When you press this button it lights and the cassette is automatically ejected after a few seconds REW rewind button When you press this button it lights and the tape starts rewinding maximum 85 times normal speed You can monitor the playback picture during the rewind PLAY button When you press this bu
81. of the same length Editing control unit PVE 500 etc Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases pue suonoeuuo 1 57 pue Ja deyo 58 Performing a phase adjustment operation 1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope The vectorscope switches to SCH mode Press the B channel button on the vectorscope This displays the black burst signal from the switcher Press the EXT button on the vectorscope This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode Adjust the phase synchronization control on the vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line Sync phase Subcarrier phase Reference line gt Align the sync and subcarrier phases of the black burst signal to the reference line Output the player 1 signal Press the A channel button on the vectorscope This displays the sync and subcarrier phases composite signals only of the signal from player 1 On player 1 adjust the SYNC PHASE and SC PHASE controls on the menu control panel 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 This indicator moves as you turn the SYNC PHASE control This indicator moves as you turn the SC PHASE control Adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output signal fro
82. ons move the highlighted cursor up and down within the current level to select an item or setting Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously lt gt buttons Press the gt button to go down one level Press the lt button to go up one level Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously RESET NO button Returns the setting to the factory default setting Sends a negative response to prompts on the monitor screen SET YES button Saves the new setting in memory Sends a positive response to prompts on the monitor screen Changing the Settings of Basic Items The factory default setting is to display only the basic items To change the settings of basic items proceed as follows 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel The menu selection level display appears on the monitor In the figure below SETUP MENU is selected shown in reverse video The time counter display of this unit shows only the currently selected item When the item name is long it is abbreviated Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU gt HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen Changing Menu Settings nue 45 46
83. or screen 9 Press the Yb button to select A PRESET SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt gt A preset REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP A REPEAT END V END Time counter display B PRESET Monitor screen 1 OPtess the B button The A PRESET MODE screen appears The time code value of the current point A is displayed below the screen title A PRESET MODE A 00 00 00 00 INC DEC M KEY SHIFT gt KEY CLEAR RESET KEY DATA SAVE SET KEY TO MENU MENU KEY Monitor screen 1 1 Use lt or B gt button to select the digit in the time code value display that you want to change Each press of the button causes the digit to the left or right to begin flashing Holding the button down moves the flashing digit continuously If you want to clear the time code value press the RESET NO button The value is cleared to 00 00 00 00 and the leftmost digit begins flashing 1 2Press the 4p or u button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit Each press of the button increments or decrements the value Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously To change other digits return to step 11 1 3Press the SET YES MARK button to confirm the defined value The message NOW SAVING is displayed on the monitor screen and Saving is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is
84. ot supplied 9 pin 15 pin mixer control cable not supplied DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder x Soba booba REMOTE DSR 1600A 1600AP player 1 ed SooSo gt ES UVW 1600 1600P player 2 oo leoo STs oloto I DME switcher DFS 500 500P etc 3 a N 02 Audio mixer MXP 290 etc oooooo oo m 6 o EDITOR 15 pin 6666666666 Connections for an A B Roll Editing System Video audio signal connections In this example analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3 pin connectors are used as audio The following shows an example of video audio signal input output connectors connections in an A B roll editing system DSR 1800A COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1800AP recorder Y R Y B Y DME switcher DFS 500 500P etc VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 2 2 CD xr Qo 34 PGM OUT COMPONENT 1
85. ounter display for about 0 5 second and the system exits the menus To change more than one setting be sure to press the SET YES button after making the settings Meanings of indications on the monitor screen On screen indication Meaning Right pointing arrow gt at the right of a menu item See step 1 of the foregoing operating procedure Pressing gt button switches to the next lower menu level or to a setting selection screen Left pointing arrow lt at the left of a menu item See step 4 of the foregoing Pressing the lt button returns to the previous higher menu level operating procedure Character string at the right of Current setting of the menu a menu item item See step 4 of the foregoing When shown with a colon operating procedure 2 the current setting is the same as the factory default setting When shown with a raised dot the current setting is different from the factory default setting See step 2 of the operating procedure in Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items on page 47 An asterisk in a complete list Factory default setting of settings See step 6 of the foregoing operating procedure Displaying Enhanced Items The factory default setting is not to display enhanced items To display enhanced items set the MENU GRADE menu item see page 44 to ENHANCED following the procedure in the previous section Changing
86. pe indications are displayed 5 DSR 1600A 1600AP operation mode Indication Description CNT Count value of the time counter TCR Time code data from time code reader factory default setting UBR User bit data from time code reader TCR Time code data from reader 9 UBR User bit data from VITC reader 9 T R 0 Time code data from time code reader The asterisk indicates an interpolation by the time code reader to make up for the time code data not correctly read from the tape U R gt User bit data from the time code reader The asterisk indicates that last data is retained by the time code reader as the new data has not been read correctly from the tape a You can switch between TC and VITC using the TC SELECT menu item see page 41 b is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly Drop frame indication for time code reader DSR 1600A only Display Operation mode CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded THREADING Tape loading UNTHREADING Tape unloading STANDBY OFF Standby off mode T RELEASE Tape tension released STOP Stop mode F FWD Fast forward mode REW Rewind mode PREROLL Preroll mode PLAY Playback mode servo unlocked PLAY LOCK Playback mode servo locked PLAY PAUSE Temporary stop of playback JOG STILL Still picture in jog mode JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction JOG REV Jog mode in
87. position or a 75 O terminator is not fitted to its video input connector Set the 75 Q termination switch to ON or connect a terminator The image on the monitor screen is too dark In a video signal loop through connection of video monitors 75 Q termination switches for video input on monitors other than the loop end monitor are in the ON position Set the 75 Q termination switches to OFF on all monitors other than the loop end monitor i LINK interface proble ms Bunoousejqnojj pue eoueuejure y 9 1e1deuo O Symptom This unit cannot be recognized or controlled by computer via i LINK interface Cause Performance of i LINK interface is not guaranteed with all IEEE 1394 devices It is only guaranteed as a tape dubbing facility between VTRs Remedy Check the computer for connections and setup Contact your computer hardware software manufacturer to check system requirements and product compatibility Troubleshooting Error Messages This unit is provided with a self diagnostic function that Note detects internal abnormalities When it detects an To display error messages on the monitor screen connect abnormality it outputs an error message to the monitor the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector and screen and indicates an error code in the time counter set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 40 to display ON factory default setting
88. pressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules WARNING Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss In order to use this product safely avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels For the customers in Europe DSR 1600AP only This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards EN60065 Product Safety EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments El residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview
89. repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory and take care not to impart violent shocks in transit Precautions 65 sexipueddy o Specifications General Signal system DSR 1600A NTSC DSR 1600AP PAL Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption with all options installed DSR 1600A 70 W 120 V DSR 1600AP for Europe 70 W 220 V Peak inrush current 1 Power ON current probe method 40 A 100 V 40 A 240 V 2 Hot switching inrush current measured in accordance with European standard EN55103 1 40A 230 V Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating relative humidity Less than 80 Storage relative humidity Less than 90 Mass 13 kg 28 Ib 10 oz Dimensions w h d excluding projections 427 x 174 x 400 mm 164 x 67 g x 153 4 inches Specifications 427 16 7 8 LY 34 1 3 8 gt 6 174 6 7 8 372 14 3 4 18 23 32 Unit mm inches Tape transport control system DSR 1600A 28 193 mm s DSR 1600AP 28 221 mm s Tape speed Playback time Using PDV 184ME standard size cassette Maximum 184 minutes Using PDVM 40ME mini size cassette Maximum 40 minutes Fast forward rewind time Using PDV 184ME standard size cassette Less th
90. rfaces 7 Internal time code reader 7 J Jog audio 33 mode 14 33 JOG indicator 13 L LP mode 12 LTC 30 M Maintenance 59 Menu 35 AUDIO CONTROL 43 basic items 35 changing settings 45 contents 38 digital hours meter 35 DISPLAY CONTROL 40 enhanced items 35 indications on monitor screen 47 initialization 48 MENU GRADE 44 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION 38 organization 35 SETUP BANK OPERATION 44 setup menu 38 TAPE PROTECTION 41 TIME CODE 41 VIDEO CONTROL 42 Menu banks 44 MENU button 11 Menu control panel 10 Monitor problems 62 MONITOR SELECT switches 10 Operation mode indications 30 Optional accessories 8 P PB FS display 9 PCM digital audio 6 PHONE LEVEL control knob 9 PLAY button 11 Playback 19 jog mode 14 33 procedure 22 shuttle mode 14 34 Playback format indicators 12 POWER switch 9 Power on playback function 7 Precautions 65 Index 71 xepu T 72 Processor adjustment range 67 R Rack mount 8 Rear panel 15 REC SAVE switch 20 REF VIDEO IN OUT connectors 16 Reference video signals 51 connection 53 Regular checks 59 REMOTE button 14 connector 18 Remote control 7 setting section 14 REPEAT indicator 13 Repeat playback 7 24 RESET NO button 11 REW button 11 RMM 131 1 Rack Mount Kit 8 S S VIDEO OUT connector 16 SC PHASE control 11 SDI OUT connectors 17 SDI AES EBU 7 8 Search 33 control section 13 dial 13 via external equipment 33 SEARCH button 13 SERVO indicator 1
91. search dial The playback speed is up to 1 times normal speed by factory default The search dial has no detents Jog You can use the SEARCH ENABLE menu item see page 39 to select either of the following as the operation to be performed to put the unit into search mode shuttle or jog Either press the SEARCH button or turn the search dial factory default setting Press the SEARCH button 5 Remote control setting section REMOTE REMOTE button 9PIN button i LINK button When you edit using the amp DV IN OUT connector with video and audio signal input set to i LINK and remote control set to 9PIN the locations where edit points are actually set may not be the same as the specified locations When you set video and audio signal input to i LINK set remote control to i LINK as well REMOTE button When remote controlling this unit from the unit connected to the REMOTE connector page 18 or 1 DV IN OUT connector page 17 press this button turning it on When reverting to local mode to use the buttons in the tape transport control section press this button again turning it off Location and Function of Parts 9PIN button When carrying out remote control between this unit and the unit connected to the REMOTE connector press this button turning it on i LINK button When carrying out remote control between this unit and the unit
92. t rewound out of its case etc may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time If the cassette memory connector contact point becomes dirty connection problems may occur causing a loss of functions Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette f the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives hard impact the tape may become slackened and may not play back correctly For information about how to check the tape for slack see the next section Using a paper clip or a similar object turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow If the reel does not move there is no slack Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment and after about 10 seconds take it out Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting a cassette This unit accepts three sizes of cassette L standard size M medium size DVCPRO and S mini size When inserting a cassette in the unit make sure its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure Outer guides Tape window facing upward Inner guides the inner guides Tape window facing upward Standard size Mini size Insert the cassette into the middle of the cassette compartment Medium size Align the cassette with the outer guides then slide it in over No double insertion of cassettes Ejecting a cassette When you insert a cassette the orange lock out plat
93. temperature operating temperature range 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods or close to heating appliances Note that the interior of a car left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50 C 122 F Damp or dusty places Location subject to severe vibrations Location near equipment generating strong electromagnetic emissions Location near transmitting stations generating strong radio waves Operate the unit in a horizontal position This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal position Do not operate it on its side or tilted through an excessive angle exceeding 20 Avoid violent impacts Dropping the unit or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it is likely to cause it to malfunction Do not obstruct ventilation openings To prevent the unit from overheating do not obstruct ventilation openings by for example wrapping the unit in a cloth while it is in operation On cleaning If the casing or panel is dirty wipe it gently 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 On repacking and shipping Save the original shipping carton and packing material they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit For maximum protection
94. trl Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback OFF OFF Do not adjust the audio playback speed ON gt gt ON Adjust the audio playback speed Menu Contents nue 43 AUDIO CONTROL Audio Settings related to audio control SHUTTLE MUTE Shutl mute Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Not muted CUEUP or PREROLL gt gt CUEUP Muted during cue up or preroll operations FULL gt gt FULL Muted in shuttle mode DV PB ATT gt DV PB ATT When playing back a tape recorded in consumer DV format select whether to attenuate the audio output level OFF gt gt OFF Do not attenuate ON gt gt ON Attenuate SETUP BANK OPERATION Setup Bank Settings related to menu bank operations RECALL BANK1 gt Recall 1 Recall menu settings from menu bank 1 RECALL BANK gt Recall 2 Recall menu settings from menu bank 2 RECALL BANKS gt Recall 3 Recall menu settings from menu bank 3 RECALL BANK4 gt Recall 4 Recall menu settings from menu bank 4 Description of settings 1 Select the bank you want to recall then press the gt button Message RECALL OK appears 2 To recall press the SET YES button To quit recalling press the RESET NO button SAVE BANK 1 gt Save 1 Save current menu settings to menu
95. tton it lights and playback begins F FWD fast forward button When you press this button it lights and the tape is fast forwarded maximum 85 times normal speed You can monitor the playback picture during the fast forward Location and Function of Parts 1 1 Jaydeyo 12 STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation Display section No tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work while the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item see page 38 Playback format indicators ClipLink indicator VITC indicator DLP Ml Q SERVO indicator Q Cassette memory indicator Tape end alarm indicator Time data type indicators Q Time counter display FRAMES MINUTES SECONDS CHANNEL CONDITION E Bo CHANNEL CONDITION indicators REPEAT indicator r SHUTTLE JOG SHUTTLE JOG indicators Q Playback format indicators DVCAM This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back DV This lights when a tape recorded in consumer DV format is played back LP This lights when a tape recorded in LP mode is played back Location and Function of Parts When a tape recorded in DVCPRO 25M format or any other format than those mentioned above is played back none of the above indicators lights A t
96. uperb picture quality Features Because the recording is digital multi generation dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality Wide track pitch The recording track pitch is 15 um fully 50 percent wider than the 10 um track pitch of the DV format Thanks to this feature the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of professional editing High quality PCM digital audio PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a high signal to noise ratio thereby enhancing sound quality There are two recording modes 2 channel mode 48 kHz sampling and 16 bit quantization which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT Digital Audio Tape format or 4 channel mode 32 kHz sampling and 12 bit quantization Cassettes recorded in either mode can be played back on this unit Playback compatibility with DV and DVCPRO formats A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR excluding the tapes recorded in LP mode as well as a DVCPRO 25M format recorded cassette can be played back on this unit Note When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO 25M format the i LINK output see Digital interfaces on page 7 of this unit is subjected to muting Furthermore it is not possible to play back the cue audio track of the tape Support for three cassette sizes There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette standard and mini You can use either size with this unit The unit als
97. vice is also possible using the TIME CODE OUT connector The unit is also compatible with VITC Remote control The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing control unit that supports the RS 422A interface or from an optional SIRCS compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 SIRCS Sony Integrated Remote Control System A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders players Playback control using search dial The search dial on the front panel of the unit allows you to carry out playback operation in jog or shuttle mode without requiring an external editing control unit or remote control unit to be connected to the unit High speed search function You can carry out color picture searches during fast forward and rewind at speeds up to 85 times normal speed When remote controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing control unit or a remote control unit you can search at any speed in the range 0 still to 60 times normal speed in both directions You can also search frame by frame in jog mode At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both directions you can also hear playback audio Digital slow motion playback Using the frame memory function the unit can show noise free slow motion playback at speeds ranging from 0 to times normal speed in both directions Digital jog sound function When searching at speeds in the range 1 to 1 l5o to 1

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