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Furuno MU-155C Computer Monitor User Manual

1. 3 7 3 3 Adjusting the Display and Indicator Br igGht0es csscsssssossescessecsscsscssestessestessestentes 3 8 Chapter 4 Recording 4 1 Preparations for Recording ccssssseeee 4 1 4 1 1 Connecting Digital Equipment 4 1 4 1 2 Connecting Analog Equipment 4 2 4 1 3 Making Video Input Settings 4 3 4 1 4 Making Audio Input Settings 0 000 000 4 5 4 1 5 Selecting the Monitoring Mode for R cord Gis seis eiicteeieess hesrnetede ois 4 7 4 1 6 Setting Time Values ce eeeeeseeeeees 4 7 4 1 7 Locking the Time Code Generator to an External Signal 4 11 4 2 Procedures for RecordinG sscscscsesees 4 13 4 2 1 Preventing Inadvertent Operations During Re cordin g tscccesiecissccesscgnecabesttexesanecseese 4 13 4 2 2 Recording Video and Audio 4 13 4 2 3 Audio Dubbing on the Cue Track 4 15 Chapter5 Playback 5 1 Preparations for Playback sscsscssesseees 5 1 5 1 1 Selecting the Sound to Be Monitored 5 1 5 1 2 Monitoring with a Television Without Video Input Connections 00 eee 5 1 5 1 3 Using a Field Pickup Unit for Signal Transmission 00 ececssseesneesececeseeneenseeee 5 2 5 1 4 Playback Synchronized to an Exemal Signal Geese aea ead cea ieee 5 2 5 2 Procedures for Playback ccsssscsssssscscsees 5 3 5 2 1 Normal Speed Playback 5 3 5 2 2 High Speed Searching ccecce 5 3 5 3 Reading and Displaying Time
2. Select lines for the VITC which are not occupied by VITS Vertical Interval Test Signal or VIRS Vertical Interval Reference Signal e It is not possible to use line 11 NTSC or 8 PAL because these carry the reference subcarrier signal 2 Set the VITC REC switch to ON The VITC will be recorded on the tape with the video signals Note that LTC is always recorded 4 10 Chapter 4 Recording Checking the VITC 1 Set the DISPLAY switch by the status indication panel to TC 2 Set the DISPLAY switch in the time code setting controls to VITC The status indication panel shows the VITC value Inserting the real time in VITC Follow the procedure under Setting the user bits to reflect the real time see page 4 8 selecting VITC U BIT in step 2 and setting the REAL TIME record set switch to REC ON in step 4 Recording LTC The LTC Longitudial Time Code including user bits is automatically recorded together with the video and audio signals No switch settings are required Checking the time code and user bits See Section 5 3 Reading and Displaying Time Code and User Bits page 5 5 4 1 7 Locking the Time Code Generator to an External Signal It is possible to lock this unit to an external time code generator or alternatively to lock an external device to the time code generator in this unit Locking this unit to an external time code 1 Turn the POWER switch off 2 Connect the time code output from t
3. When not using the unit for a long period Remove the cassette and batteries Operating and storage locations Store the unit in a level place which is well ventilated Avoid operation or storage in the following locations e In extremely hot or extremely cold conditions e In extremely dusty conditions e In very high humidity Where the unit will be subjected to severe vibration Close to strong magnetic fields e Exposed to direct sunlight for long periods or close to heating equipment Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold place to a warm place or use it in a very humid location condensation may form on the head drum Ifthe unit is operated in this state the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage Take the following steps to prevent this from happening e Remove the cassette before operating the unit in conditions where condensation is likely to form If the HUMID indication is showing condensation is present wait until the HUMID indication disappears and then insert a cassette e Do not load a cassette on which condensation has formed into the unit Cleaning the video heads Use the Sony BCT 5CLN or BCT D12CL Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette Related manuals In addition to this Operation Manual the following manuals are available These should be consulted as necessary e Mainten
4. 2T pulse 1 or less Appendixes A 3 Specifications Audio system Sampling frequency 48 kHz video sync Quantization 20 bits sample Input A D quantization 20 bits sample Output D A quantization 18 bits sample Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB reference level 95 dB minimum 1 kHz emphasis on Dynamic range Distortion 0 04 or less 1 kHz emphasis on reference level Crosstalk 80 dB or less kHz betweenchannels Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Headroom 20dB 18dB Emphasis Tl 50 is T2 15 us on off selectable in recording mode Using 20 bit D A reference playback Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB l 0 dB reference level 100 dB minimum 1 kHz emphasis on Dynamic range Distortion 0 03 or less 1 kHz emphasis on reference level Crosstalk 80 dB or less 1 kHz betweenchannels Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Inputs and outputs Serial digital interface SMPTE 259M AITU R BT 656 SDI IN BNCx 1 Serial digital component inpul including 4 audio channels SDI OUT BNCx Serial digital component output including 4 audio channels A 4 Appendixes Camera interface CAMERA 26 pinxl Analog component video incut Y 1 0 V p p 7592 negative sync R Y B Y 0 7 V p p 75 Q Serial digital component input including 4 audio channels Analog audio input 60 20 4 dB switchable High impedance balanced Video interface VIDEOIN
5. Field Pickup Unit allows the playback Audio signals signal from this unit to be radioed back to a Audio signals from the DVW 250 250P to the FPU are broadcasting station output through channels 3 and 4 of the AUDIO OUT connectors MODE switch The MODE switch must be in the PB EE position Connections and settings The following figureillustrates example connections for transmitting the playback signals by means of an FPU Ay sA W W e __ FPU FPU VTR Betacam VTR BVW series VTR DVW series VTR etc Do Video monitor Example connections for transmitting the playback signals via an FPU 5 1 4 Playback Synchronized to an External Signal Connect the synchronizing input signal to the VIDEO IN or SDI IN connector and select the corresponding connector with the video input selector switch This synchronizes playback on this unit to the input signal 5 2 Chapter SPlayback 5 2 Procedures for Playback 5 2 1 Normal Speed Playback Playback at normal speed 1 Switch the POWER switch on and load a cassette 2 Press the PLAY button Video and audio playback starts 3 Turn the AUDIO PB LEVEL control knobs to adjust the audio playback levels 4 To end playback press the STOP button Pausing playback Press the PAUSE button The PAUSE indicator flashes and a color still picture appears on the video monitor To restart playback press the PAUSE button o
6. In a bright environment If the indicators in the operating buttons are hard to see because the lighting is too bright set the LIGHT switch to the BRT position This increases the intensity of the indicators Unless lighting conditions require either of these settings leave the LIGHT switch in the OFF position 3 8 Chapter 3 Getting Started 4 1 Preparations for Recording This section describes the connections and adjustments necessary before actually carrying out recording 4 1 1 Connecting Digital Equipment The following figure shows an example of the connections required when using this unit with a camera VTR video monitor and other equipment fitted with digital inputs and outputs in the SDI Serial Digital Interface format Color video camera with digital Microphone tape recorder etc It is output in SDI format possible to make a setup setting so as to record audio only from analog inputs CAMERA AUDIO IN Headphones eee ao co co co Hee Hee o mlo o oa 0 8 eG Earphone S OO 99 4 SDIIN SDI OUT REMOTE Remote controller etc VTR carnera etc with digital output in SDI format Video monitor VTR etc with digital input in SDI format Connecting digital equipment Chapter 4 Recording 4 1 4 1 Preparations for Recording 4 1 2 Connecting Analog Equipment The following figure shows an example of the connections required when using this unit with a c
7. U BIT User bits Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 5 2 1 Front Panel 2 1 3 Adjustment Controls Signal level and menu display Recording level control knobs and UNI VAR switches LIGHT switch Display operating buttons AUDIO PB LEVEL control knobs POWER switch Adjustment controls Signal level and menu display Pressing the DISPLAY button in the display operating buttons cycles this display through the audio level meters video level meters and setup menus When the unit is powered on and whenever five minutes elapse without an operation the display reverts to the audio level meters When the display is showing the audio level meters the indication CH CONDI channel condition appears One of the three segments above it appears to indicate the status of the playback signal Top segment The playback signal is normal Middle segment The playback signal is somewhat degraded but adequate Bottom segment The playback signal is degraded Ifthis segment appears continuously head cleaning or an internal servicing is required 2 6 Chapters Location and Function of Parts display of the channel condition Recording level control knobs and UNI VAR unity variable switches When the audio inputs are analog these knobs can be used to adjust the recording level on each of the four channels while watching the audio level meters Below and to th
8. recording is not obtained Correct playback is also not possible The video heads are clogged or there is some other fault in the recording and playback system Recording continues but the correct recording is not possible The servo lock has been lost Recording continues but if the tape sticks to the drum recording stops Playback rewind or fast forward stops The operation stops Recording continues Recording stops Recording continues Recording stops There is condensation The tape is not wound properly The tape is near the end The tape is at the end The battery is almost exhausted The battery is exhausted Carry out head cleaning using a BCT 5CLN or BCT D12CL Cleaning Cassette If the problem persists after cleaning the heads disconnect the power and consult your Sony service representative Disconnect the power and consult your Sony service representative Stop the tape transport Leave the unit powered on and wait until the HUMID indication disappears Eject the cassette See the supplied Maintenance Manual Part 1 Change the cassette when necessary Change the cassette Change the battery when necessary Change the battery Appendixes A 1 Using the Shoulder Strap and Carrying Case Fitting the shoulder strap Fitting the optional carrying case BKDW 250 1 Remove the carrying case from its packing and i
9. 4 TC DELAY system A 1 item 6 4 WARNING indicator 2 5 settings for the output from the connector 4 11 Y TC IN connector 2 14 TCOUT lt Y C SEP MODE gt 6 3 connector 2 14 item 6 4 settings for the output from the connector 4 11 Time code generator 4 11 Time code setting controls 2 8 Time code track 1 1 Timecode value locking of two or more DVW 250 250P Units 4 12 locking to an external time code 4 11 LTC 4 10 recording 4 9 setting 4 8 VITC 4 9 Time indications 2 5 Time values 4 7 lt TRACKING gt 6 5 U UNI V AR switches 2 6 User bit value locking to an external signal 4 11 recording 4 9 setting 4 7 setting to reflect the real time 4 8 Vv V BLANK RM 63 Video input settings 4 3 level meters 4 4 recording 4 13 Video connectors and controls 2 13 VIDEO DATA 6 3 Video head cleaning 1 3 VIDEO IN connector 2 14 Video input selector switch 2 14 VIDEO LEVEL 6 3 VIDEO LEVEL control 2 14 VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 connectors 2 14 lt VIDEO 1 gt 6 3 lt VIDE02 gt 6 3 VITC insertion line No 4 10 recording 4 9 VITC REC switch 2 8 VITC switches 2 8
10. AS500P S00P recorder Example configuration using an editor 1 Chapter 7 Editing System Configuration Example 2 The following figure shows connections for using two DVW 250 250P units as recorder and player with a If you use a DVW 250 250P as recorder only BVE series editing control unit assemble editing is possible Recorder monitor BVE series editing control unit REF VIDEO INPUT REMOTE VIDEO OUT 1 or2 Example configuration using an editor 2 Chapter 7 Editing System Configuration 7 3 Warning Indications If a fault occurs during operation a warning is given by an indication in the status indication panel and the WARNING indicator lights or flashes If you are monitoring the audio with headphones or an earphone there is also an audible warning tone Ifa warning is given use the following table to determine the appropriate measures to be taken four times per second oy Four beeps per second ej eh e eb Flashing four Four beeps per times per second second eii elli m Four beeps per second eh e em j Continuous or SHO Continuous SPHINN Flashing four times per second TAPE flashing once per second Flashing once per second One beep per second eH Continuous S HOM BATT flashing once per second Flashing once per second One beep per second eM Continuous S ANNI The recording operation continues but correct
11. CAMERA connector CAMERA LINE switches AUDIO IN connectors gooo tz apt Selecting the input audio signals Recording the same audio signals on channels 3 and 4 as on channels 1 and 2 By means of a setup menu setting it is possible to record the same audio signals on channels 3 and 4 and channels 1 and 2 For details of the setup menu operation see Section 6 3 Setup Menu Settings item DOUBLE REC in the lt AUDIO gt menu page 6 4 Adjusting the recording levels For analog audio inputs it is possible to adjust the recording level Adjusting the recording levels 1 Set the audio input level switches to correspond with the input levels 2 Press the REC button The unit switches to the E E mode Continued Chapter 4 Recording 4 5 4 1 Preparations for Recording 3 Ifthe display is not showing the audio level meters press the DISPLAY button in the adjustment controls until the audio level meters appear Pressing the DISPLAY button cycles the display through the audio level meters video level meters and setup menus If the display is showing the video level meters or setup menus and five minutes elapse without an operation the display automatically reverts to the audio level meters 4 Select the level meter display range There are two ranges for the audio level meter display FULL 60 to 0 dB and FINE 20 2 dB and pressing the SET bu
12. Chapter 4 Recording 4 15 4 2 Procedures for Recording Audio dubbing Audio dubbing on the cue track 1 Switch the POWER switch on and load a cassette 2 Adjust the recording level of the audio source to be recorded on the cue track For details see the section Adjusting the recording levels page 4 5 3 Press the PLAY button to play back the tape then press the PAUSE button at the point from which you wish to dub the audio This pauses the tape transport 4 Press the CUE DUB button The indicator lights 5 Press the PAUSE button once more This ends the pause and starts the audio dubbing 6 To end the audio dubbing press the STOP button In place of steps 3 to 5 above pressing the PLAY button and CUE DUB button simultaneously also starts the audio dubbing 4 16 Chapter 4 Recording 5 1 Preparations for Playback 5 1 1 Selecting the Sound to Be Monitored Sea Use the MONITOR SELECT switches to select the audio signals output from the EARPHONE jack and HEADPHONES jack during playback When the CH 3 4 OUT switch is in the MON position these switches also select the audio output from channels 3 and 4 of the AUDIO OUT connectors 12 3 1 Of the MONITOR SELECT switches first select the position of the CUE DA switch CUE Monitor the audio from the cue track DA Monitor the channels selected from the digital audio recorded on the tape 2 Ifyou selected the DA position in step 1
13. Code and User Bits istissecadesstainsietiveioiecslonsdistsedediteeateaiuaacives 5 5 Chapter 6 Setup Operations 6 1 Setup Menu Organization csccssccssscsssess 6 1 6 2 Basic Setup Procedure ccscssssecssssssessssees 6 2 6 3 Setup Menu Settings ssssssssosecsscsssossossossoseosse 6 3 Chapter 7 Editing System Configuration 7 1 When Not Using an Editor ssosescossossscosssose 7 1 7 2 Using an Editor ccccsscscscccsscsscsscsscsscsseee 7 2 Appendixes Warning Indications ccccccssscsssscecsssessscees A l Using the Carrying Case cssssssscsscssssssesseees A 2 Specifications ccccsccsscsscsscsscsecsscsecsscsesseosessecsesses A 3 WTO lt e E A E E I 1 Table of Contents 1 The DVW 250 250P is a portable videocassette recorder in the Digital Betacam series It allows recording and playback of sound and picture in the Digital Betacam format 1 1 1 Features of the DVW 250 250P The following are some of the features of the DVW 250 250P Flexible input output interfaces The unit is designed to accept either analog video component composite and audio signals or D1 format serial digital video audio signals It is therefore highly suitable for use not only in analog systems but also in all digital systems Analog input signals pass through the built in A D converter and are converted to 10 bit digital video signals and 20 bit digital audio signals Similarly both digital and analog ou
14. of the flashing digit 5 On an NTSC system set the DF NDF switch appropriately DF Advance the time code in drop frame mode NDF Advance the time code in non drop frame mode 6 Set the F RRUN R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN F RUN free run The time code advances continuously regardless of the operating state of the unit When you select this position the time code starts advancing immediately R RUN record run The time code advances only during recording When you select this position the time code starts advancing only when you start recording With the R RUN selection the REC RUN setting in the lt SYSTEM 2 gt menu see page 6 4 determines whether the time code recorded on the tape is taken from the time code generator or continues from the value previously recorded on the tape Time codes and battery pack replacement This unit has an internal battery which provides a backup power supply to the time code generator The time code generator can therefore continuing running while you change the battery pack The backup battery lasts for about five years 1 Drop frame mode In the NTSC system the actual frame rate is 29 97 frames per second There is therefore a cumulative discrepancy between the actual frame rate and the 30 frames per second rate on which time code is based Drop frame operation refers to the technique of skipping frame numbers at appropriate intervals to keep the time code values in s
15. operating state of the unit as follows Playback playback time code Recording time code generated by the built in time code generator When the time code on this unit is locked to an external time code the external time code is output TC time code IN connector Connect to the time code output connector of an external device such as a time code generator or VTR Use this when locking the built in time code generator to the external time code SUPERIMPOSE switch This selects whether or not to superimpose information about the state of the unit PLAY FF etc and time code values on the composite video signal output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector ON Superimpose information OFF Do not superimpose information 2 14 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 connectors BNC These connectors provide analog composite video outputs When the SUPERIMPOSE switch is in the ON position information about the state of the unit and time code values are superimposed on the signal output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector SDI IN connector Input serial digital video and audio signals in D1 format When the video input selector switch is in the SDI IN position the signals supplied to this connector form the video input to the unit Video input selector switch The position of this switch determines the video input to the unit VIDEO IN composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN connector CAMERA com
16. playback time code from the TC OUT connector By means of a setup menu setting it is possible to select the signal from the TC OUT connector to be the time code from the tape during playback For details of the setup menu operation see Section 6 3 Setup Menu Settings item TC OUT in the lt SYSTEM 2 gt menu page 6 4 Chapter 5 Playback 5 5 6 1 Menu Organization The initial setup menu referred to as the top menu gives access to seven submenus Each of these is used to display and change the settings of various items In some cases there are also further nested submenus The following diagram shows the tree structure of the menus Items enclosed in angle brackets are submenus Top menu item Settings lt VIDEO I gt lt SETUP LEVEL gt MASTER LEVEL DVW 250 only INPUT LEVEL V BLANK RM OUTPUT LEVEL een lt Y C SEP MODE gt LINE 12 20 DVW 250 LINE 9 22 DVW 250P ine lt BLANKING gt LINE 12 20 DVW 2S0 CAMERA LINE 9 22 DVW 250P STD NSTD lt VIDEO 2 gt FREEZE MODE VIDEO LEVEL lt SYSTEM PHASE gt a SYNC PHASE EE DELAY SC PHASE VIDEO DATA SDI OUT V PROC lt AUDIO gt INPUT 1 2 INPUT 3 4 EMPHASIS DOUBLE REC lt SYSTEM I gt PREROLL POSTROLL SEARCH SPEED P ON REC TC OUT TC DELAY REC RUN lt SYSTEM 2 gt SAVE lt ISR gt ISR SPEED lt SYSTEM 3 gt a a lt BANK gt LOAD lt TRACKING gt AUTO TR Le autor Chapter 6 Setup Operations 6 2 Basic Setu
17. protect plug on the reverse side of the cassette Return this plug to its original position to be able to record on the tape again Large cassette Press in the red erase protect plug Preventing accidental erasure Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 5 3 2 Cassettes Loading a cassette It is not possible to load a cassette unless the unit is powered on 2 Small cassette position 1 Large cassette position Loading a cassette 1 Turn the POWER switch on 2 Raise the lid of the cassette compartment 3 Check that the HUMID indication is not 3 6 showing in the status indication panel then insert the cassette For details of the procedure when the HUMID indication is showing see the section Warning Indications page A l When the cassette is fully inserted the lid of the cassette compartment closes automatically Chapter 3 Getting Started Ejecting a cassette Ejecting a cassette 1 Check that the unit is powered on 2 Press the EJECT button This ejects the cassette 3 Remove the cassette 4 Close the lid of the cassette compartment manually Ejecting a cassette when the unit cannot be powered on When there is no power supply for example because the battery pack is exhausted to eject a cassette manually refer to the supplied Maintenance Manual Partl 3 2 4 Checking the Remaining Tane gt When a tape is loaded the TAPE indication appears in the status indication panel and
18. set the next MONITOR SELECT switch to choose the channels monitored 1 2 Audio channels 1 and 2 3 4 Audio channels 3 and 4 MIX A mix of those of the four channels for which the corresponding switches below are in the ON position 3 If you selected the MIX position in step 2 set the switches on for the channels to be monitored 4 Turn the PHONE LEVEL control knob to adjust the audio level of the output to the EARPHONE and HEADPHONES jacks Selecting the outputs from channels 3 and 4 of the AUDIO OUT connectors Set the CH 3 4 OUT switch as follows to select the outputs from channels 3 and 4 of the AUDIO OUT connectors MON the signals selected by the MONITOR SELECT switches LINE the signals of audio channels 3 and 4 5 1 2 Monitoring with a Television Without Video Input Connections Connect the input connectors of an RF modulator to the RF signal output connectors RFU DC OUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT on the connector panel For details of channels and antenna selector switching refer to the operating instructions supplied with the RF modulator Input connectors video AFU DC and audio Channel selector switch Antenna o obeeban o 2 ARER 3 08m gt e Ae VHF antenna connector Antenna selector Connections to an RF modulator Chapters Playback 5 1 5 1 Preparations for Playback 5 1 3 Using a Field Pickup Unit for Signal Transmission An FPU
19. switches automatically to the internal battery pack FIX Only the external power supply is used 4 Turn the POWER switch of the AC adaptor on While an AC power supply is connected then regardless of the state of the POWER switch on the DVW 250 250P the time code circuits continue to operate consuming some power If not using the unit for a considerable time disconnect the power cord between the DVW 250 250P and the AC 550 550CE Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 3 3 1 Power Supply 3 1 3 Powering On and Off _ S oe EE POWER switch Powering on and off Powering on and off Use the POWER switch on the front panel to power the unit on and off Starting recording automatically at power on In the SYSTEM 1 setup menu set the PON REC item to ON to start recording automatically at power on For details see page 6 4 3 4 Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 1 4 Checking the emen Battery Capacity k Check the remaining battery capacity in the status indication panel When the battery pack is fully charged supply voltage at least 13 V for the BP 90A or 16 V for the BP L60 all seven display segments appear The relation between the number of displayed segments and the battery pack voltage is shown in the followingfigure BATT ES See E F 13 0 V and above 12 5 to 13 0 V 12 0 to 12 5 V 11 75 to 12 0 V 11 5to 11 75 V 11 25to 11 5 V 11 0 to 11 25 V pr Display segments and battery pack voltage U
20. the F RUN R RUN switch to F RUN and the CONFI switch to ECC or OFF First DVW 250 250P GENLOCK IN Camera GENLOCK IN Q y GENLOCK IN O CAMERA f AA ifr Huss Aba o 866 8c Then set the first DVW 250 250P so that it outputs the time code generator signal from the TC OUT connector For example when the TC OUT item is set to AUTO see previous page the unit must be in the E E mode generator REF OUT oa ce B 86 Example connections for time code locking 4 12 Chapter 4 Recording 4 2 Procedures for Recording This section describes how to prevent inadvertent operations during recording and how to carry out the actual recording 4 2 1 Preventing Inadvertent Operations During Recording KEY INHI switch PAUSE button STOP button Preventing inadvertent operations To prevent an unintended operation from affecting the unit during recording normally the operation of all controls except the STOP and PAUSE buttons is inhibited To prevent even the STOP and PAUSE buttons from operating switch the KEY INHI switch to ON after starting recording At the end of recording return the KEY INHI switch to OFF then press the STOP button 4 2 2 Recording Video and Audio The recording procedure depends on whether or not the CAMERA connector was selected in the procedure described in the section Selecting the input video signal page 4 3 Recording the input
21. the seven segments flash When the tape transport starts the display continues to flash for several seconds then the segments switch to displaying the amount of tape remaining When this is 30 minutes or more all seven segments appear When less tape remains each segment corresponds to 5 minutes of remaining tape The relation between the number of displayed segments and the tape remaining is shown in the following figure TAPE BES eeen L 30 minutes and above 25 to 30 minutes 20 to 25 minutes 15 to 20 minutes 10 to 18 minutes 5 to 10 minutes 5 minutes or less Display segments and remaining tape time When the remaining tape time is approximately two minutes the leftmost segment and the TAPE indication flash and simultaneously the WARNING indicator flashes accompanied by an intermittent warning tone At the end of the tape the WARNING indicator stays on and the warning tone becomes continuous Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 7 3 3 Adjusting the Display and Indicator Brightness Depending on the environmental conditions it is possible to adjust the brightness of the display panels and indicators LIGHT switch Controls Adjusting the brightness of the display panels and indicators In a dark environment If the displays and indicators are hard to see because of low lighting conditions move the LIGHT switch on the front panel to the ON position to switch on the backlighting
22. top menu Continued Chapter 6 Setup Operations 6 3 Setup menu settings Continued Top menu Submenu items nested item submenus in angle brackets Function Setting values lt AUDIO gt INPUT 1 2 Select audio input for channels 1 ANA analog audio input and 2 when digital video input is DIGI digital audio input selected INPUT 3 4 Select audio input for channels 3 ANA analog audio input and 4 when digital video input is DIG digital audio input selected EMPHASIS Toggle emphasis on analog audio OFF no emphasis input ON Apply emphasis DOUBLE REC Toggle simultaneous recording of OFF Record separate signals on audio channels 1 and 2 on channels 1 2 and 3 4 channels 3 and 4 ON Record same signals on channels 1 2 and 3 4 EXIT Return to top menu lt SYSTEM1 gt PREROLL Set the preroll time for editing 0 to 10 seconds in 1 second steps using the REMOTE connector POSTROLL Set the postroll time for editing 0 to 10 seconds in 1 second steps using the REMOTE connector SEARCH Select the tape speed in search Both forward and reverse operations X2 2 times normal speed X5 5 times normal speed X8 8 times normal speed P ON REC Select whether to start recording OFF Do not start recording automatically at power on ON Start recording EXIT Return to top menu lt SYSTEM 2 gt TCOUT Select the signal output from the GEN time cod
23. user bits value pressing this button cycles through the digits flashing the one which can be changed This button is effective only when the F RUN R RUN switch or REAL TIME record set switch is in the SET position REAL TIME record set switch This selects whether or not to record the real time as user bit data It is also used for setting the real time REC ON Record the real time as user bit data OFF Do not record the real time as user bit data SET Set the real time REAL TIME insertion time code selection switch This selects whether to insert the real time as user bit data in the LTC or VITC LTC U BIT Insert the user bit value in the LTC VITC U BIT Insert the user bit value in the VITC EXT LOCK U BIT switch This selects whether or not to lock the user bit data to external user bit data ON The user bit value is locked to the user bit value inserted in the external time code OFF The user bit value set on this unit is used DF NDF switch DVW 250 only This selects whether to use drop frame mode or non drop frame mode For an explanation of the significance of these modes see the footnotes on page 4 9 DF drop frame mode NDF non drop frame mode DIAG diagnosis switch Press this switch to carry out diagnosis on the unit For details refer to the supplied Maintenance Manual Part L Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 9 2 2 Connector Panel This section describes the connector p
24. 1 Digital equipment connecting 4 1 system configuration 2 Display operating buttons 2 7 DISPLAY switch status indications 2 5 time code setting controls 2 9 DOUBLE REC 4 5 6 4 DVW A500 500 A500P 500P not using an editor 7 1 using an editor 7 2 E EARPHONE jack 2 12 EE DELAY 6 3 E Emode 2 2 E E signal 2 2 Editing system configuration 7 1 not using an editor 7 1 using an editor 7 2 EJECT button and indicator 2 2 EMPHASIS 6 4 Emphasis function 4 6 Erasure of recordings preventing 3 5 EXT DC SELECT switch 2 15 EXT LOCK U BIT switch 2 9 F Features of the DVW 250 250P 1 1 F FWD button and indicator 2 3 FINE mode 4 6 FPU Field Pickup Unit 5 2 FREEZE MODE 6 3 Front pane 2 1 F RUN R RUN switch 2 9 FULL mode 4 6 H HEADPHONES jack 2 12 INPUT 1 2 6 4 INPUT 3 4 6 4 INPUT LEVEL 6 3 lt ISR gt 6 5 K KEY INHI switch 2 3 L LIGHT switch 2 6 Locking the time code generator to an external signal 4 10 LTC 4 10 M MASTER LEVEL 6 3 Menu display 2 6 MODE switch 2 15 MONITOR SELECT switches 2 11 Monitoring mode for recording 4 7 Monitoring witha television without video input connections 5 1 O Operating controls 2 2 Operating status indications 2 4 OUTPUT LEVEL 6 3 P PAUSE button and indicator 2 3 PHONE LEVEL control knob 2 12 PLAY button and indicator 2 2 Playback high speed searching 5 3 normal speed 5 3 preparations 5 1 procedures 5 3 Selecting the sound to be monitored 5 1 t
25. 800 2400 or 1200 bps ISR mode EXIT Return to lt SYSTEM 3 gt menu lt TRACKING gt AUTO TR Select whether to carry out outo OFF no auto tracking tracking ONE auto tracking once when tape is loaded ON continual auto tracking AUTO EQ Select whether to activate the OFF no auto equalizer auto equalizer ON activate auto equalizer EXIT Return to top menu _ Chapter 6 Setup Operations 6 5 7 1 When Not Using an Editor The following figure shows connections for using the DVW 250 250P as player and a DVW A500 500 A500P 500P Digital Videocassette Recorder as recorder Player monitor DVW 250 250P player SDI OUT Recorder monitor Reference signal REF VIDEO SERIAL V A INPUT SERIAL V A OUTPUT 75 ohm termination switch ON REMOTE 1 IN DVW A500 500 AS00P S00P recorder Example configuration not using an editor Chapter 7 Editing System Configuration 7 1 7 2 Using an Editor Example 1 The following figure shows connections for using the DVW 250 250P as player a DVW A500 500 A500P 500P Digital Videocassette Recorder as recorder and a BVE series editing control unit 7 2 Player monitor Recorder monitor SERIAL V A OUTPUT REF VIDEO OUTPUT BVE series editing control unit 66 Qur REF VIDEO to nnum INPUT RECORDER C eC Cm 75 ohm termination switch REMOTE 1 IN OFF DVW A500 500
26. ANA Y R Y B Y signal DIGI digital signal AUTO Select automatically depend ng on whether camera s output ng a digital signal STD NSTD Select standard nonstandard AUTO Select automatically depending composite input signal on whether luminance and chrominance signals are interleaved STD Always use standard signal NSTD Always use nonstandard signal If the color framing of the input video signal is unstable select NSTD EXIT Return to top menu lt VIDEO 2 gt FREEZE MODE Select freeze mode FLD Freeze single field FRM Freeze frame VIDEO LEVEL Set the video output level 3 dB to 3 dB in 0 1 dB steps lt SYSTEM PHASE gt SYNC Adjust the phase of the sync 8 to 8 in 1 sc steps DVW 250 PHASE signal 9 to 9 in 1 sc steps DVW 250P SC Adjust the subcarner phase of 0 to 965 in 0 29 nsec steps DVW 250 PHASE the sync signal 0 to 779 in 0 29 nsec steps DVW 250P EXIT Return to lt VIDEO 2 gt menu Sars EE DELAY Select the sync phase in E E SYNC output in phase with playback mode VID in phase with E E signal VIDEO DATA Set the word length for digital 8 or 10 bits video output signals SDI OUT Toggle serial digital output on ON output and off OFF no output VPROC When the color framing OFF Picture will not shift by processing information in a recorded signal the output video is not continuous select whether ON Picture shifts if recorded color or not to suppress the picture framing is not continuous shift lt EXIT Return to
27. BNCx1 Analog composite video input 1 0 V p p 75 Q VIDEO OUT BNCx2 Analog composite video output 1 0 V p p 750 selectable text superimposition on output 2 only Audio interface AUDIOIN XLRx4 Analog audio input 60 20 4 dB switchable Highimpedance balanced AUDIO OUT XLRx4 Analog audio output 4 dBm 0 dBm Low impedance balanced HEADPHONES stereo standard jack x1 7dBu EARPHONE stereo minijack x1 17dBu Time code interface TC IN BNC x1 Time code input 0 5 to 18 V p p impedance 10 kf2 10 TC OUT BNCx1 Time code output 1 0 V p p 75 Q 2 2 V p p 10k Miscellaneous REMOTE 9 pinx1 Sony 9 pin protocol or RS 232C interface switchable DC IN 12V XLRx l Power supply from AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor DC OUT miniature 4 pin x1 Power supply to BVR 3 Remote Controller RFU DC OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Interface for RF modulator Processor adjustment ranges Video input and output adjustment ranges 3dB System sync phase 2 us Supplied accessories Shoulder strap 1 Operation Manual 1 Maintenance Manual Part 1 1 Recommended equipment BKDW 250 Carrying Case DVW AS500 500 A500P S00P Digital Videocassette Recorder BP 90A and BP L60 Battery Packs BC L 100 L 1 OOCE and BC 410 41 OCE Battery Chargers AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor BVR 3 Remote Controller RF Modulator RFU 95UC U S A and Canada RFU 99E Europe RFU 90AS Australia RFU 95CH China Mainteance Manual Part 2 Design and speci
28. CH button the search operation is automatically ended to protect the tape 5 4 Chapter 5 Playback During playback the internal time code reader reads the time code and user bits recorded on the tape You can display the time code values read in the status indication panel Displaying time code or user bit values in the status indication panel DISPLAY switch by the status indication panel DISPLAY switch in the time code setting controls Displaying time code or user bit values in the status indication panel To select the values displayed set the two DISPLAY switches by the status indication panel and in the time code setting controls as shown in the following table Values DISPLAY switch DISPLAY switch displayed by the status in the time code indication panel setting controls Time code LTC TC LTC VITC VITC User bits LTC U BIT LTC VITC VITC Displaying time code and user bit values on the monitor screen Video monitor connected SUPERIMPOSE switch to VIDEO OUT 2 set to ON connector Displaying time code and user bit values on the monitor screen With a time code or user bit value displayed in the status indication panel connect the video monitor input connector to the VIDEO OUT 2 connector and set the SUPERIMPOSE switch to ON This displays the same value on the monitor screen as in the status indication panel Outputting the
29. EVEL control knob This adjusts the level of audio output to the EARPHONE and HEADPHONES jacks 48 V switches DVW 250P only For each of the four channels these turn on or off the 48 V microphone phantom power supply to the corresponding AUDIO IN connector These switches are only effective when the following selections are made CAMERA LINE switch CAMERA position Audio input level switch 60 dB position CAMERALLINE switches For each of the four audio channels these select the input CAMERA the audio input to the CAMERA connector see next page LINE the audio input to the corresponding AUDIO IN connector Audio input level switches For each of the four channels these select the audio input level There are three settings 60 20 and 4 dBu 2 1 2 Chapter 2 Location and Function o Parts AUDIOINconnectors XLRin These input up to four analog audio signals from external microphones or other equipment AUDIO OUT connectors These output analog audio signals for the four channels to external equipment EARPHONE jack stereo minijack Connect an earphone or stereo headphones equipped with a stereo miniplug The MONITOR SELECT switches determine the audio output When the WARNING indicator see page 2 5 lights or flashes a warning sound is sent to the earphone HEADPHONES jack stereo standard jack Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms The MONITOR SELECT switches determine
30. IN 12V connector XLR 4 pin male When using an AC 550 S550CE AC Adaptor to connect to an AC power supply connect the DC cable of the adaptor to this connector BREAKER button If an excess current flows within the unit the breaker operates to shut off the power and this button jumps out Check the internal circuitry of the unit and check that there is no persisting fault Then press in this button If the system is able to operate normally the power will be restored MODE switch This controls the operating mode making it possible to control the powerconsumption SAVE The power consumption is considerably reduced Use this mode when operating with a battery pack PB EE When the tape is stopped and while fast forwarding and rewinding signals are output in E E mode PB Even when the tape is stopped and during fast forward and rewind operations the video and audio signals recorded on the tape are output Battery pack compartment Insert the battery pack BP 90A or BP L60 The battery pack compartment is behind the cover on the opposite side from the connector panel Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 15 3 1 Power Supply This unit can operate from any of the following power e Supply to the DC IN 12V connector for example sources using an AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor e BP 90A nickel cadmium battery pack e BP L60 lithium ion battery pack 3 1 1 Using a Battery Pack Using a BP 90A Battery Pack
31. INPUT MST U BLANK RM ON OUTPUT 0 0 EXIT A 6 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting 7 When the required value is displayed press the SET button This confirms the new setting To continue by changing another setting repeat from step 4 Returning to the parent menu Select the EXIT item and press the SET button or press the DISPLAY button Setup menu settings Top menu Submenu items nested f f item submenus in angle brackets Function Setting values lt VIDEO 1 gt lt SETUP LEVEL gt MASTER Master level 0 0 to 10 0 in 0 5 steps DVW 250 only LEVEL INPUT Setup level of input signal 0 0 to 10 0 in 0 5 steps LEVEL MST same value as master level V BLANK Setup elimination in vertical OFF no setup elimination RM blanking interval ON Carry out setup elimination OUTPUT Setup level of output signal 0 0 to 10 0 in 0 5 steps LEVEL MST same value as master level EXIT Return to lt VIDEO 1 gt menu lt Y C SEP MODE gt LINE 12 20 Toggle Y C separation for each BPF Carry out Y C separation DVW 250 line B W no Y C separation treat as Y LINE 9 22 signal DVW 250P EXIT Return to lt VIDEO 1 gt menu lt BLANKING gt LINE 12 20 Toggle blanking for each input THRU no blanking DVW 250 line BLNK blank input line LINE 9 22 DVW 250P EXIT Return to lt VIDEO 1 gt menu CAMERA Select input signal from camera
32. Inserting the BP 90A Battery Pack Use the following procedure The adhesive label bound into the end of this book A BP 90A Battery Pack provides about two hours of i eens gives directions for replacing the battery pack You continuous recording when the unit is operated with the MODE switch in the SAVE position the CONFI can attach it to the cover of the battery pack compartment for reference switch in the OFF position and the setup menu item SDIOUT set to OFF Before use charge the battery pack using a BC 410 410CE Battery Charger Charging takes about two hours thirty minutes For details of charging see the instructions provided with theBC 410 410CE 1 Open the cover of the battery pack compartment 2 Fold down the upper and lower divider grids inside the battery compartment by pulling down the upper one then insert the battery pack with the end with the lead attached toward you 3 Plug the lead into the connector inside the battery pack compartment and tuck the lead completely into the compartment Connector 4 Close the cover of the battery pack compartment Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 1 3 1 Power Supply Using a BP L60 Battery Pack Inserting the BP L60 Battery Pack Use the following procedure The adhesive label bound into the end of this book A BP L60 Battery Ppack provides about two hours of ae gives directions for replacing the battery pack You continuous recording wh
33. Maximum 390 seconds minutes using BCT D124L Maximum 160 seconds minutes usingBCT D40 Fast forward rewind speed Approx 24 times normal speed Maximum 8 times normal speed selectable x2 x5 x8 Maximum 1 seconds from paused state Loading unloading time Maximum 4 5 seconds Battery pack used BP 90A nickel cadmium or BP L60 lithium ion Cassette tapes used BCT D6 D 12 D22 D32 D40 BCT D34L D64L D94L D124L Mass Search speed Servo lock time Video characteristics Sampling frequency Y 13 5MHz R Y B Y 6 75 MHz Quantization 10 bits sample Error correcting codes Reed Solomon Error concealment Adaptive three dimensional Compression Coefficient recording system Channel coding S NRZI PR IV Digital input to analog component output Reference playback Frequency bands Y 0 5 to 5 75 MHz 0 5 dB R Y B Y 0 5 to 2 75 MHz 0 5 dB Signal noise ratio 62 dB minimum K factor 2T pulse 1 or less Analog component input to analog component output Reference playback A D quantization 10 bits sample Frequency bands Y 0 5 to 5 75 MHz 0 5 0 7 dB R Y B Y 0 5 to 2 75 MHz 0 5 0 7 dB Signal noise ratio 60dB minimum K factor 2T pulse 1 or less LF nonlinearity 2 or less Analog composite input to analog composite output A D quantization Frequency band Signal noise ratio 10 bits sample 0 to 5 5 MHz 0 7 dB 56 dB minimum Differential gain 2 or less Differential phase 2 or less Y C delay 15 ns or less K factor
34. OFF position SDI Serial Digital Interface OUT connector BNC This outputs serial digital video and audio signals in DI format It is possible to switch this output on or off using item SDI OUT in the lt VIDEO 2 gt menu see page 6 3 CAMERA connector 26 pin Connect this to the multi pin connector on the camera This interface carries video audio and control signals between the camera and the unit and also supplies power to the camera When the video input selector switch is in the CAMERA position the signals supplied to this connector form the video input to the unit When item CAMERA in the lt VIDEO 1 gt menu is set to AUTO see page 6 3 it is possible to input either analog component video signals or D1 format serial digital video and audio signals depending on the type of camera connected Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 13 2 2 Connector Panel VIDEO LEVEL control If the composite signal input level to the VIDEO IN connector is not a 1 Vp p signal use a screwdriver to turn this control and adjust the input level The range of adjustment is 3 dB Normally leave this control at the center detent position It is not possible to adjust the input level for component signals or serial digital video and audio signals TC time code OUT connector BNC Connect to the time code input connector of an external device such as a time code reader or VTR The time code output depends on the
35. SONY DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER DVW 250 250P Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview O ET R S A E E EEE S EE 1 1 1 1 1 Features of the DVW 250 250P 1 1 1 1 2 Digital Betacam Format 1 1 2 System Configuration sccsssscsscsscssssessesees 1 2 3 Getting the Best Performance from the Unit EAE PES T A E E E 1 3 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 1 Front Panel sessssscoocooocoosooocoosococoosocoooosososoese 2 1 2 1 1 Operating Controls 0 eee 2 2 2 1 2 Status Indications 2 4 2 1 3 Adjustment Controls eeeeeceeeeeeees 2 6 2 1 4 Time Code Setting Controls 0 2 8 2 Connector Panel v sicssssesesserissersesessepssvassseoenee 2 10 2 2 1 Audio Connectors and Controls 2 11 2 2 2 Video Connectors and Controls 2 13 2 2 3 Power Supply and Miscellaneous 2 15 Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 1 Power Supply cccscscscscssscsssssesesesssesscsssasssees 3 1 3 1 1 Using a Battery Pack oo eee eeeeeeeee 3 1 3 1 2 Using an AC Power Supply 0 3 3 3 1 3 Powering On and Off 3 4 3 1 4 Checking the Remaining Battery Capacity a nccssssecectescccaeecdccbonccnacncestacectenes 34 3 2 Gassottes 2 ie ie i eena a eaea pienene 3 5 3 2 1 Cassette Types eessssesseseesesesersssesesesees 3 5 3 2 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure of Re c ordings oeeeeecesescecscecetetetetseeeeeseseneneees 3 5 3 2 3 Loading and Unloading Cassettes 3 5 3 2 4 Checking the Remaining Tape
36. amera VTR video monitor and other equipment fitted with analog inputs and outputs Color video camera with component video output ee Eee Se SSS ao o obsess amp 3 EN l u m 2a 1 ee SSS O Og m Microphone tape recorder etc oecon OOOO a Video monitor VTR etc Remote controller etc with composite video input Connecting analog equipment 4 2 Chapter 4 Recording 4 1 3 Making Video input Settings Selecting the input video signal This unit accepts three different types of video input signals selected by the video input selector switch as follows e To select a composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN connector select the left position VIDEO N e To select the signal input to the CAMERA 26 pin connector select the center position CAMERA There is a setup menu operation to select between using analog Y R Y B Y or digital signals It is also possible to set the unit to determine the type automatically from the type of camera connected For details of the setup menu operation see Section 6 3 Setup Menu Settings item CAMERA in the lt VIDEO 1 gt menu page 6 3 e To select serial digital video and audio signals input to the SDI IN connector select the right position SDI IN The SDI format includes audio signals but there is a setup menu operation to determine whether to use these as the audio input or to use separate analog inputs For de
37. ance Manual Part 1 supplied Describes the maintenance of this unit e Maintenance Manual Part 2 option Contains circuit diagrams and adjustment procedures required for the maintenance of this unit Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 1 Front Panel The front panel is divided into four sections as follows e Operating controls e Status indications e Adjustment controls e Time code setting controls Of these the controls for time code settings are normally covered by a hinged lid Operating controls Status indications a ME EEE fbeess 0000 0 Open the lid Adjustment controls Leilani OOH nann o Time code setting controls Front panel Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 1 2 1 Front Panel 2 1 1 Operating Controls EJECT button and indicator STOP button PLAY button and indicator REW button and indicator fet F FWD button and indicator SEARCH button and indicator CUE DUB button and indicator PAUSE button and indicator K See d KEY INHI switch Operating controls EJECT amp button and indicator Press this button to eject the cassette The indicator lights while the cassette is being ejected STOP button Press this button to stop the tape transport PLAY button and indicator Press this button to play back the tape To start recording press this button and the REC button simultaneously For audio du
38. anel under the following three headings e Audio connectors and controls e Video connectors and controls e Power supply and miscellaneous 2 10 Audio connectors SS ES L EEE eea 5 i 4 5 Oj e b and controls miscellaneous 3 e TS ISTET X0 OOG Connector panel Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 2 1 Audio Connectors and Controls CONFI switch CUE REC switch CH 3 4 OUT switch MONITOR SELECT switches PHONE LEVEL control knob CONFI confidence switch This selects the mode for monitoring during recording Note that this switch applies to both video and audio ON Monitor the simultaneous playback of the recorded signals from the confidence heads ECC Error Correcting Codes Monitor the input signals unchanged in E E mode Ifa serious error is detected while recording the signals a warning indication is given OFF Monitor the input signals unchanged in E E mode The RF envelope is monitored during recording and if a fault occurs a warning indication is given The ON setting results in the highest power consumption and the OFF setting the lowest When using the unit with a battery pack set the CONFI switch to the ECC or OFF position CUE REC record switch It is possible to mix the analog audio input signals and record them on the analog cue track on the tape This switch determines whether or n
39. ashes accompanied by an intermittent warning tone When the battery pack is completely exhausted the WARNING indicator stays on and the warning tone becomes continuous WARNING indicator This lights or flashes when the battery pack is nearly exhausted there is less than two minutes of tape left or there is a fault in the unit For more details see the section Warning Indications page A l RESET button This resets the time display When the CTL value control track running time is displayed it is reset to 0 00 00 00 When one of the time code or user bit value or real time is displayed it is reset to 00 00 00 00 DISPLAY switch This selects the time value displayed CTL Displays the tape running time in hours minutes seconds and frames TC Displays a time code U BIT Displays the user bits Note that when the user bits are displayed no colons appear However the value displayed is not totally determined by the setting of the DISPLAY switch The REAL TIME record set switch see page 2 9 takes precedence followed by the F RUN R RUN switch see page 2 9 and finally the DISPLAY switch setting Switch settings and time value displayed REAL TIME F RUN DISPLAY Value record set R RUN switch displayed switch switch position position position SET Ignored Ignored Real time REC ON or SET TC or CTL Time code GFE U BIT User bits F RUN or R CTL CTL RUN TC Time code
40. bbing press this button and the CUE DUB button simultaneously The indicator lights during playback recording or audio dubbing 1 E E signal Abbreviation of Electric to Electric signal meaning that the signal passes through internal electric circuits but not through magnetic conversion circuits such as heads and tapes 2 2 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts REC record button and indicator To start recording press this button and the PLAY button simultaneously The indicator flashes during recording By pressing this button alone while the tape transport is stopped or during fast forward rewind or playback it is possible to monitor an E E signal Pressing this button alone while no cassette is loaded switches the unit to E E mode Consecutive recording When making consecutive recordings using the PAUSE button to stop recording ensures that successive takes are joined without picture breakup If you press the STOP button to stop recording then restart by holding down the REC button then pressing the PLAY button the later recording will overlap the previous one by a few frames but there will again be no picture breakup On the other hand it you hold 2 E E mode Abbrevialion of Electric to Electric mode meaning the stale of the unit in which it is possible to monitor an E E signal This mode is used for confirming input signals heiore recording down the PLAY button then press the REC button r
41. e left of each knob is a UNI VAR unity variable switch and the position of this switch affects the recording level as follows UNI The input signal is recorded without changing its level regardless of the position of the control knob VAR The position of the control knob determines the recording level LIGHT switch This switches on and off the illumination of the status indication panel see page 2 4 and signal level and menu display and also controls the brightness of the indicators for the operating buttons ON Turns the display illumination on OFF Turns the display illumination off BRT Turns the display illumination off and increases the brightness of the indicators This makes the indicators easier to see outdoors for example Display operating buttons There are four buttons and their functions depend on the current state of the signal level and menu display as shown in the following table Functions of display operating buttons Display Audio level Video state meters level Setup menu Operating meters button DISPLAY Switch to Switch to Switch to video level setup audio level meters menu meters UP Move cursor No No up function function FREEZE DOWN Freeze Move cursor playback No down frame or function end freeze FINE SET Toggle Select item display No indicated by mode function cursor FULL PINE AUDIO PB playback LEVEL con
42. e produced by the time TC OUT connector code generator AUTO during recording including E E mode the time code produced by the time code generator during playback the LTC signal from the tape TC DELAY Toggle the LTC phase correction OFF no phase correction to LTC signal forthe output fromthe TC OUT AUTO Adjust phase of LTC signal to connector correspond to the video output REC RUN Select time code recordedwhen_ INT time code produced by time code F RUN R RUN switch set to R generator RUN TAPE time code played back from tape EXIT Return to top menu 6 4 Chapters Setup Operations Continued Setup menu settings Continued Top menu Submenu items nested f item submenus in angle brackets Function Setting values lt SYSTEM 3 gt lt BANK gt LOAD Select one of the bank numbers 0 factory default setup data then press the SET buttontoread 1 setup data from bank 1 in the setup data from a memory 2 setup data from bank 2 bank 3 setup data from bank 3 SAVE Select a bank number then press 1 save in bank 1 the SET button to save the 2 save in bank 2 current setup data in a memory 3 save in bank 3 bank EXIT Return to lt SYSTEM 3 gt menu lt ISR gt ISR Select whether to use REMOTE OFF no ISR use as Sony 9 pin connector for ISR Interactive protocol interface Status Reporting ON use as ISR interface SPEED Set data transmission speed in 19200 9600 4
43. eal time value SHIFT button Cycles through the digits flashing the digit to be changed ADVANCE button Increments the value of the flashing digit 4 8 Chapter 4 Recording Set the REAL TIME record set switch to REC ON or OFF REC ON During recording the real time is recorded in the user bits OFF The real time is not in fact recorded in the user bits but the internal clock continues to operate keeping the value in step with real time Checking the real time 1 Set the DISPLAY switch by the status indication panel to U BIT 2 Set the REAL TIME record set switch to REC ON 3 Set the DISPLAY switch in the time code setting controls to LTC or VITC Whether the real time is being inserted into the LTC or VITC depends on the setting made in step 2 of the procedure for setting the user bits to reflect the real time on the previous page Setting the time code value SS a Banm OOOE KU 264 5 Setting the time code value 1 Set the DISPLAY switch by the status indication panel to TC 2 Set the F RUN R RUN switch to SET 3 Set the REAL TIME record set switch to REC ON or OFF 4 Use the SHIFT button and ADVANCE button to set the time code value The range of values is from 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 for NTSC or 23 59 59 24 for PAL SHIFT button cycles through the digits flashing the digit to be changed ADVANCE button increments the value
44. ecording starts immediately but there may be picture breakup However once a cassette has been removed and reinserted even pressing the REC button then the PLAY button may sometimes not result in a proper join Cassette compartment Raise the lid in the direction indicated A and insert the cassette REW lt lt rewind button and indicator Press this button to rewind the tape Pressing this button after pressing the SEARCH button starts a search of the tape in the reverse direction at a maximum 8 times normal speed selectable from 2 times 5 times and 8 times The indicator lights during the rewind operation and goes off when it is completed FF WD fast forward button and indicator Press this button to fast forward the tape Pressing this button after pressing the SEARCH button starts a search of the tape in the forward direction at a maximum 8 times normal speed selectable from 2 times 5 times and 8 times The indicator lights during the fast forward operation and goes off when it is completed SEARCH button and indicator Press this button to play back at high speed After pressing this button press the F FWD button to play back in the forward direction or the REW button to play back in the reverse direction The speed can be 2 times 5 times or 8 times normal speed and this is selectable by a setup operation The indicator lights during the search operation Pressing the button again turns the indicato
45. en return it to the F RUN position For an explanation of the color frame lock see the footnote on page 2 4 Locking the user bit value to an external signal First lock the unit to an external time code source then set the EXT LOCK U BIT switch to ON This locks the user bit values on this unit to the user bit values included in the external time code When the EXT LOCK U BIT switch is set to OFF the user bit values are not affected by the external signal Settings for the output from the TC OUT Connector The following setup menu items affect the output from the TC OUT connector For details of setup menu operations see Section 6 3 Setup Menu Settings lt SYSTEM 2 gt menu page 6 4 TC OUT item This selects either of the following as the output from the TC OUT connector GEN the signal output by the time code generator AUTO the signal output by the time code generator during recording or in E E mode and the LTC signal from the tape during playback TC DELAY item This selects the LTC phase correction for the output from the TC OUT connector as follows OFF the signal selected by the TC OUT item without correction AUTO the LTC signal adjusted to correspond to the video output Chapter 4 Recording 4 11 4 1 Preparations for Recording Time Code Locking of Two or More DVW 250 250P Units Connect the DVW 250 250P units as shown in the figure below In this case on each of the DVW 250 250P units set
46. en the unit is operated with the MODE switch in the SAVE position the CONFI can attach it to the cover of the battery pack compartment for reference switch in the OFF position and the setup menu item SDIOUT setto OFF Before use charge the battery pack using a BC L100 L100CE battery charger Charging takes about two hours thirty minutes For details of charging see the instructions provided with the BC LIOO LIOOCE 1 Open the cover of the battery pack compartment 2 Pull up the internal divider grids 3 Insert the battery pack with its reverse side on the inside and push until it clicks into place When the battery pack is inserted correctly the catch automatically engages to lock it in place Reverse side 4 Close the cover of the battery pack compartment 3 2 Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 1 2 Using an AC Power Supply Use the following procedure to power the unit from an AC supply EXT DC SELECT switch 06 DC power cord supplied with AC 550 550CE AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor gt To AC supply POWER switch Using an AC power supply 1 Turn the POWER switch of the DVW 250 250P off 2 Connect the DC IN 12V connector of the DVW 250 250P to an AC supply through the AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor as shown in the figure 3 Set the EXT DC SELECT switch according to the way in which you wish to use the AC supply AUTO Ifthe voltage of the AC supply drops the unit
47. fications are subject to change withoutnotice Appendixes A 5 A AC power supply 3 3 AC 550 S50CE AC Adaptor 3 3 Adjustment controls 2 6 ADVANCE button 2 9 Analog equipment connecting 4 2 system configuration 1 2 Audio adjusting the recording levels 4 5 dubbing on the cue track 4 15 input settings 4 5 level meters 4 6 recording 4 13 lt AUDI0 gt 6 4 Audio connectors and controls 2 11 AUDIO IN connectors 2 12 Audio input level switches 2 12 AUDIO OUT connectors 2 12 AUDIO PB LEVEL control knobs 2 7 AUTOTR 6 5 B lt BANK gt 65 Battery capacity remaining indication 2 5 Battery pack BP 90A 3 1 BP L60 3 2 Battery pack compartment 2 15 BKDW 250 Optional carrying case A 2 lt BLANKING gt 6 3 BP 90A 3 1 BP L60 3 2 BREAKER button 2 15 Brightness adjusting 3 8 BVR 3 Remote Controller 1 2 C CAMERA connector 2 13 CAMERA LINE switches 2 12 CAMERA 6 3 Carrying case A 2 Cassette compartment 2 2 Cassettes 3 5 ejecting 3 6 loading 3 6 remaining tape 3 7 types 3 5 CH 3 4 OUT switch 2 11 Cleaning the video heads 1 3 Color frame lock 2 4 COLOR FRAME switch 2 13 Condensation 1 3 CONFI switch audio 2 11 video 2 13 Connecting analog equipment 4 2 digital equipment 4 1 Connector panel 2 10 Control track 1 1 CUE DUB button and indicator 2 3 CUE REC switch 2 11 Cue track 1 1 D DC IN 12V connector 2 15 DC OUT connector 2 15 DF NDF switch DVW 250 only 2 9 DIAG switch 2 9 Digital Betacam format 1
48. he external device to the TC IN connector of this unit and the video output to the VIDEO IN connector See the connections for the first DVW 250 250P in the figure Example connections for time code locking page 4 12 3 Set the F RUN R RUN switch on this unit to F RUN This locks the time code generator in this unit to the external time code signal Once the time code generator has been locked the time code continues in sync even if the signal is disconnected from the TC IN connector In this case the accuracy of time code synchronization is determined by the accuracy of the generator of the sync signal for the input video signal Ifthe signal is then disconnected from the VIDEO IN connector the accuracy is that of the internal time code generator Notes on external locking of the time code generator The effect of carrying out steps 2 and 3 of the above procedure with the POWER switch on and a cassette loaded depends on the setting of the MODE switch as follows SAVE The external lock applies when the tape transport is stopped recording is paused and during recording PB EE or PB The external lock applies only during recording To apply the external lock at other times either carry out step 1 above or press the REC button putting the unit into E E mode e Once the unit is locked to an external time code color framing is disabled To apply the color frame lock first switch the F RUN R RUN switch to R RUN th
49. ime code and user bits 5 5 48 V switches DVW 250P only 2 12 P ON REC 6 4 POSTROLL 6 4 Power supply 3 1 AC power supply 3 3 Power supply and miscellaneous 2 15 POWER switch 2 7 Powering on and off 3 4 PREROLL 6 4 Index 1 1 Index R Reading and displaying time code and user bits 5 5 REAL TIME insertion time code selection switch 2 9 REAL TIME record set switch 2 9 REC button and indicator 2 2 RECRUN 64 Recording LTC 4 10 monitoring mode for recording 4 7 preparations 4 1 procedures 4 13 tape recording format 1 1 time code and user bits 4 9 Recording level control knobs and UNI VAR switches 2 6 Remaining battery capacity checking 3 4 Remaining tape checking 3 7 REMOTE connector 2 15 RESET button 2 5 REW button and indicator 2 3 RFU OUT connector 2 15 S SC PHASE 6 3 SDI IN connector 2 14 SDI OUT 6 3 SDI OUT connector 2 13 SEARCH 6 4 SEARCH button and indicator 2 3 Searching 5 3 Setup operations basic procedure 6 2 menu organization 6 1 menu settings 6 3 lt SETUP LEVEL gt 6 3 SHIFT button 2 9 Shoulder strap A 2 Signal level and menu display 2 6 Specifications A 3 Status indication panel 2 4 STD NSTD 6 3 STOP button 2 2 SUPERIMPOSE switch 2 14 SYNC PHASE 6 3 lt SYSTEM 1 gt 6 4 lt SYSTEM 2 gt 6 4 lt SYSTEM 3 gt 6 5 System configuration 1 2 lt SYSTEM PHASE gt 6 3 l 2 Index T W Tape recording format 1 1 Warning indications Tape remaining indication 2 5 status indication panel 2
50. ime indications and the larger displays the audio level meters the video level meters or the setup menu By switching the display mode it is possible to change the audio level indications for fine adjustment in a narrower range Backlighting is provided to make the displays easier to read in gloomy conditions 1 1 2 Digital Betacam Format Overview The Digital Betacam format is based on the conventional Betacam and Betacam SP formats and allows high performance digital recording and playback One of the features of the Digital Betacam format is the introduction of a new technique known as coefficient recording which allows the data rate of the video signal to be reduced to approximately half This makes 120 minutes or more of recording possible with an L size cassette The compressed video signal includes error correcting codes ECC which correct the signal on playback This powerful error correcting system provides the improved signal reliability whichis another feature of the Digital Betacam format Recording format The processing of the Digital Betacam video signal conforms to the D1 4 2 2 component digital format with digitization according to ITU R BT 601 The following figure shows schematically the Digital Betacam recording format on the tape A set of six diagonal tracks contains one field of video and four channels of audio information Cue track 4 Tape transport direction Video sec
51. is display shows the value selected by the DISPLAY switch from CTL control track running time time code or user bits However if the REAL TIME record set switch see page 2 9 in the time code setting controls is in the SET position the real time appears here regardless of the DISPLAY switch setting Tape remaining indication This shows the length of the remaining tape Each segment corresponds to 5 minutes of remaining tape but if 30 minutes of tape or more remains all seven segments show For details of the segment indications and remaining tape times see Section 3 2 4 Checking the Remaining Tape page 3 7 When the remaining tape time is approximately two minutes the leftmost segment and the TAPE indication flash and simultaneously the WARNING indicator flashes accompanied by an intermittent warning tone At the end of the tape the WARNING indicator stays on and the warning tone becomes continuous Battery capacity remaining indication This shows the remaining battery capacity When the battery pack is fully charged all seven segments show As the battery capacity decreases the segments disappear in turn from the right For details of the segment indications and remaining battery capacity see Section 3 1 4 Checking the Remaining Battery Capacity page 3 4 When the battery pack is almost exhausted the leftmost segment and the BATT and E indications flash and simultaneously the WARNING indicator fl
52. ite video the meter indicates the sync signal level j VIDED IN HN e When the input signal is digital in SDI format the display indicates whether or not a signal is present COMERA LEVEL Signal input to CAMERA connector SO IN Signal input to SDI IN connector 4 4 Chapter 4 Recording 4 1 4 Making Audio Input Settings Selecting the input audio signals Select the input audio signals as follows When the video input is digital When the video input signal is digital in SDI format it is possible to select in a setup menu whether to use the audio signals included in the SDI signal or analog signals input to the AUDIO IN or CAMERA connectors The settings for channels 1 and 2 and for channels 3 and 4 are independent For details of the setup menu operation see Section 6 3 Setup Menu Settings items INPUT 1 2 and INPUT 3 4 in the lt AUDIO gt menu page 6 4 When the ANALOG setting is selected choose the audio input signal in the same way as for analog video input signals When the video input is analog If the video input is analog regardless of the setup menu settings the audio input is also analog Use the CAMERA LINE switches to select the analog signals for the audio input e To select the audio signal input to the CAMERA connector move the switch to the CAMERA position e To select the audio signal input to an AUDIO IN connector move the switch to the LINE position
53. ity Time indications remaining remaining Status indication panel The details of these indications are as follows Warning indications The following indications appear in the event ofa fault in the unit RF Recording or playback is not possible because the video heads are clogged or there is a fault in thecircuit SERVO The drum servo or capstan servo lock is lost 1 Color frame lock This forces the time code frame number to be even for the first and second color fields and odd for the third and fourth color fields When there is color frame 2 4 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts HUMID There is condensation on the head drum Alternatively the humidity is high SLACK The tape winding is not correct For more details see the section Warning Indications page A 1 Operating status indications These show the operating status of the unit as follows DIAG in diagnosis mode PB when the playback time code is displayed VITC when the time code displayed is the VITC Vertical Interval Time Code NDF in non drop frame mode DVW 250 only see the footnotes on page 4 9 EXT LK when the time code on this unit is locked to the time code on an external unit 2FLD when the internal time code generator is not color frame locked information in the input video signal and the time code is not locked to an external time code then in the F RUN mode the color frame lock is automatically applied Time indications Th
54. l is inserted in two lines of the 2 8 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts OVITC REC record switch This selects whether or not to record the VITC ON Record the VITC OFF Do not record the VITC vertical blanking interval This allows the time code to be read even at very slow playback speeds DISPLAY switch This selects which time code is displayed in the status indication panel see page 2 4 This switch is only effective when the DISPLAY switch by the status indication panel see page 2 5 is set to the TC or U BIT position LTC Display the LTC Longitudinal Time Code VITC Display the VITC F RUN R RUN free run record run switch This selects the operating mode of the internal time code generator F RUN The time code generator keeps running regardless of the operating state of the unit Use this position when setting the time code to real time or synchronizing it to an external time code SET Move the switch to this position when setting the time code or user bits value R RUN The time code generator runs only while recording This produces a tape with consecutive time code values even when shot intermittently ADVANCE button When setting the time code or user bits value pressing this button increments the digit which is flashing This button is effective only when the F RUN R RUN switch or REAL TIME record set switch is in the SET position SHIFT button When setting the time code or
55. nce more If the unit remains in the paused state for eight minutes the paused state is automatically ended to protect the tape and the state is the same as after pressing the STOP button 5 2 2 High Speed Searching Front _ 4 2 1 3 High speed searching 1 Press the SEARCH button The SEARCH indicator flashes and a color still picture appears on the video monitor 2 e To search forward press the F FWD button e To search back press the REW button This starts a color picture playback at the speed selected in a setup menu item approximately 2 times 5 times or 8 times normal speed For details of the setup menu operation see Section 6 3 Setup Menu Settings item SEARCH in the lt SYSTEM gt menu page 6 4 3 Press the SEARCH button once more The SEARCH indicator goes off and the DVW 250 250P switches to fast forward or rewind mode At this point if the MODE switch on the connector panel is set to PB color playback is provided up to amaximum speed of approximately 24 times normal Ifthe MODE switch is set to PB EE an E E signal is output to the monitor when the MODE switch is set to SAVE there is no video output Continued Chapter 5 Playback 5 3 5 2 Procedures for Playback 4 To end the search operation press the STOP button Automatic ending of the search operation If the tape transport is not operated for eight minutes after pressing the SEAR
56. nsert the cushioning material to give the case its shape 2 Insert the DVW 250 250P in the carrying case 3 Do up the side fasteners and fasten with the buckle Front panel cover Buckle Attaching the shoulder strap clips Connector panel cover Pocket Fitting the optional carrying case In the following environments ifthe unit is operated continuously in the carrying case it may become hot e n direct sunlight e In a car on a hot sunny day e Near heating appliances In such cases avoid removing the unit from the carrying case as this may result in bums or injury Adjusting the length of the shoulder strap Adjust the length of this portion Adjusting the length of the carrying case strap A 2 Appendixes Specifications General Power requirements 12 V DC 5 0 V 1 0V Power consumption Approx 28 W with CONFI switch at OFF SDI OUT setting at OFF 39 W maximum Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 Fto 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 Fto 140 F Operatingrelativehumidity 25 to85 Unit alone approx 6 6 kg 141b80z With battery pack and small cassette approx 7 7 kg 16 Ib 15 oz Maximumexternal dimensions w h d 317 x 140x349 mm 12Vs x 5 Vs x 13 V4 inches Recording format Digital Betacam Tape speed Approx 96 7 mm s Recording playback time Using BCT D124L maximum 124 minutes Using BCT D40 maximum 40 minutes Fast forward rewind time
57. ore If the unit remains in the paused state for thirty minutes the paused state is automatically ended to protect the tape and the state is the same as after pressing the STOP button When the tape does not move If no video signal is input or if there is an input but the level is extremely low the tape will not move Check the video input level referring to the section Displaying and adjusting the video input levels page 4 3 4 14 Chapter 4 Recording dubbing 4 2 3 Audio Dubbing onthe Cue Connections and settings for audio In the Digital Betacam format in addition to the digital audio channels recorded on the diagonal tracks there is also a longitudinal track referred to as the cue track which can record a single analog audio channel The cue track can be used when adding an audio channel to an already recorded tape Set the CH 3 4 switch to MON To monitor the audio being recorded on the cue track set the MONITOR SELECT switch to the CUE position Headphones VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUTS 4 Video monitor Connections and settings for audio dubbing Set the audio input level switch according to the Audio monitoring device stereo amplifier etc Connect the microphone or other audio source to the AUDIO IN connectors In audio dubbing the input to channel 4 is recorded on the cue track Set the CAMERA LINE switch to LINE Sedes Ty Audio source microphone etc
58. ot to record on the cue track during normal recording When this switch is in the ON position channels 1 to 4 of the analog audio input are mixed and recorded on the cue track When using the CUE DUB button on the front panel see page 2 3 for cue dubbing the audio signal is PE L U o I u aes abai Aaa fio ae 48 V switches DVW 250P only CAMERA LINE switches Audio input level switches AUDIO IN connectors D AUDIO OUT connectors EARPHONE jack HEADPHONES jack Audio connects and controls recorded on the cue track regardless of the position of this switch CH 3 4 channels 3 and 4 OUT switch This selects the output from channels 3 and 4 of the AUDIO OUT connectors MON the signals selected by the MONITOR SELECT switches LINE the signals of audio channels 3 and 4 MONITOR SELECT switches These select the audio signals which can be monitored using the EARPHONE jack HEADPHONES jack and RFU OUT connector When the CH 3 4 OUT switch is in the MON position these switches also select the audio output from channels 3 and 4 of the AUDIO OUT connectors CUE the audio from the cue track DA Use the channels selected by the switch to the right 1 2 audio channels 1 and 2 3 4 audio channels 3 and 4 MIX A mix of those of the four channels for which the corresponding switches below are in the ON position Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 1 I 2 2 Connector Panel PHONE L
59. p Procedure Making setup menu settings 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 Making setup menu settings 1 Press the DISPLAY button in the adjustment controls once or twice until the setup menu appears in the display Pressing the DISPLAY button cycles the display through the video level meters setup menus and audio level meters Ifthe display is showing the video level meters or setup menus and five minutes elapse without an operation the display automatically reverts to the audio level meters 2 Press the UP or DOWN button in the adjustment controls to align the asterisk cursor with the required item submenu Example Top menu SETUP MENU XUIDEO 1 gt lt VIDEO 2 gt lt AUDIO gt lt SYSTEM 1 gt lt SYSTEM 2 gt lt SYSTEM 3 gt lt TRACK ING gt 3 Press the SET button This displays the selected submenu Further submenus are enclosed in angle brackets lt SETUP LEVEL in the following example 6 2 Chapter 6 Setup Operations Example lt VIDEO 1 gt menu VIDEO 1 lt SETUP LEVEL gt lt Y C SEP MODE gt lt BLANK I NG gt CAMERA STD NSTD EXIT 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to align the asterisk cursor with the required item 5 Press the SET button This allows the value for the selected item to be changed In cases where there are further nested submenus repeat steps 4 and 5 as required Example lt SETUP LEVEL gt menu SETUP LEVEL XMASTER 7 5
60. ponent video signal or serial digital video signal input to the CAMERA connector SDI IN serial digital video signal input to the SDI IN connector The playback signal from this unit is synchronized to the signal selected by this switch VIDEO IN connector BNC Input an analog composite video signal When the video input selector switch is in the VIDEO IN position the signals supplied to this connector form the video input to the unit 2 2 3 Power Supply and Miscellaneous RFU OUT connector EXT DC SELECT switch REMOTE connector DC OUT connector DC IN 12V connector BREAKER button MODE switch Battery pack compartment Opposite side Power supply and miscellaneous RFU OUT connector This outputs video and audio signals and a power supply to an RF modulator such as an RFU 95UC Connect to the input connector of the RF modulator EXT external DC SELECT switch This selects the way in which the external power supply to the DC IN 12V connector is used AUTO The external power supply is normally used but if the voltage drops the unit switches automatically to the internal battery pack FIX The external power supply is always used REMOTE connector 9 pin Connect to an external device to remote control the unit as required DC OUT connector Connect the DC power cable of the BVR 3 Remote Controller This provides a 12 V DC power supply to the remote controller DC
61. r off and ends the search function CUE DUB button and indicator Hold this button down then press the PLAY button to record analog sound on the cue track of the tape see page 1 1 Thisrecords thechannel 4 audio Pressing this button alone allows the channel 4 audio to be monitored in E E mode The indicator flashes during recording and lights continuously during monitoring PAUSEIE button and indicator Press this button to pause the tape movement during recording or playback While paused the indicator flashes Pressing the button again turns the indicator off and ends the paused state KEY INHI inhibit switch When this switch is in the ON position all operation buttons are disabled thus preventing a possible inadvertent operation To release this lock return the switch to the OFF position Note When the KEY INHI switch is in the OFF position only the STOP button and PAUSE button operate during recording but at all other times all buttons operate Chapter 2 Location and Function of Pans 2 3 2 1 Front Panel 2 1 2 Status Indications Status indication panel B WARNING indicator RESET button DISPLAY switch a Status indications Status indication panel This displays warnings the tape remaining the battery capacity remaining the operating status and time indications Warming indications Operating status indications Tape Battery capac
62. signals from the CAMERA connector 4 3 1 Recording video and audio signals input from the CAMERA connector 1 Switch the POWER switch on and load a cassette 2 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button 3 Press the PAUSE button on the DVW 250 250P or the VTR START button on the camera Recording starts 4 To end recording press the STOP button Pausing recording After starting recording with the VTR START button on the camera press the VTR START button on the camera once more In this case the PAUSE button on the DVW 250 250P does not operate e After starting recording with the PAUSE button on the DVW 250 250P press the PAUSE button or the VTR START button on the camera In either case the PAUSE indicator flashes and the DV W 250 250P enters the paused state To restart recording press the VTR START button on the camera or the PAUSE button on the DVW 250 250P Chapter 4 Recording 4 13 4 2 Procedures for Recording Recording the input signals from the VIDEO IN connector or SDI IN connector 1 Switch the POWER switch on and load a cassette 2 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button Recording starts except that if there is no video signal input to the VIDEO IN connector or SDI IN connector recording does not start 3 To end recording press the STOP button Pausing recording Press the PAUSE button To restart recording press the PAUSE button once m
63. sing BP 90A or external power supply BATT ES See 16 0 V and above 14 5 to 16 0 V 13 0 to 14 5 V 12 5 to 13 0 V 12 0 to 12 5 V 11 5 to 12 0 V 11 0t0 11 5 V re Display segments and battery pack voltage Using BP L60 As the battery capacity is used up the segments disappear in turn from the right When the battery pack is almost exhausted the leftmost segment and the BATT and E indications flash and simultaneously the WARNING indicator flashes accompanied by an intermittent warning tone When the battery pack is completely exhausted the WARNING indicator stays on and the warning tone becomes continuous 3 2 Cassettes This section lists the cassettes which can be used and provides guidance on their handling 3 2 3 Loading and mreana Cassettes 3 2 1 Cassette Types l Iy Checking that there is no slack in the tape This unit uses Digital Betacam cassettes with a 1 2 inch tape width for playback and recording The Before loading a cassette press in the reels with your following are the type numbers of the cassettes you fingers and turn gently in the directions shown by the can use arrows Ifthe reels do not turn there is no slack Small cassettes Large cassettes BCT D6 BCT D34L BCT D12 BCT D64L BCT D22 BCT D94L BCT D32 BCT D124L BCT D40 3 2 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings To prevent a tape from being erased press in the red E R NOR erase
64. splay a black block appears below the EMPH indication For details of the setup menu operation see Section 6 3 Setup Menu Settings item EMPHASIS in the lt AUDIO gt menu page 6 4 4 1 5 Selecting the Momnanng _ Mode for Recording This selection determines the way in which monitoring will be carried out during recording CONFI switch Selecting the monitoring mode for recording Use the CONFI switch on the connector panel to select the monitored signal e To monitor the simultaneous playback of the recorded video and audio signals from the confidence heads using a video monitor or other equipment connected to the VIDEO OUT connector set the CONFI switch to the ON position e To carry out error detection by means of ECC without direct monitoring of the recorded signals set the CONFI switch to the ECC position In this case the monitor output during recording is an E E signal e To carry out no direct monitoring of the recorded signals and only RF envelope monitoring set the CONFI switch to the OFF position e The OFF setting results in the lowest power consumption and the ON setting the highest When using the unit with a battery pack set the CONFI switch to the ECC or OFF position 4 1 6 Setting Time Values This section describes how to set user bit values time code values and the real time Open the lid covering the time code setting controls as shown in the following figure Pull
65. tails of the setup menu operation see Section 6 3 Setup Menu Settings items INPUT 1 2 and INPUT 3 4 inthe lt AUDIO gt menu page 6 4 Video input selector switch TELER a 068A oM seoa CAMERA connector SDI IN connector VIDEO IN connector Selecting the input video signal Displaying and adjusting the video input levels It is possible to check the video input levels using the level meters Signal level and menu display Displaying and adjusting the video input levels 1 Press the REC button The unit switches to the E E mode 2 Press the DISPLAY button in the adjustment controls Pressing the DISPLAY button cycles the display through the audio level meters video level meters and setup menus If the display is showing the video level meters or setup menus and five minutes elapse without an operation the display automatically reverts to the audio level meters Continued Chapter 4 Recording 4 3 4 1 Preparations for Recording e When the input signal is component video the meters 3 Ifthe input level of a composite signal is not 1 Vp indicate the Y R Y and B Y levels The maximum p signal use a screwdriver to turn the VIDEO values for R Y and B Y correspond to a 75 color LEVEL control to adjust the input level bar signal It is not possible to adjust the input level of signals other than composite video When the input signal is analog compos
66. tep with actual elapsed time Recording time code and user bits Recording VITC Use the following procedure to record VITC including the user bits Recording VITC 1 Set the VITC switches in the time code setting controls to select the lines in which the VITC is inserted Insert the tip of a fine screwdriver into the arrow shaped slot to turn the switch to the required hexadecimal digit see table on next page You can select the two lines where the time code is to be inserted with the A and B switches A VITC B VITC switches Continued 2 Non drop frame mode Non drop frame time code operation means that the discrepancy between actual elapsed time and 30 frames per second time code values is not corrected Chapter 4 Recording 4 9 4 1 Preparations for Recording The relationship between the switch position and the line represented is shown in the following table The factory default positions are 6 and 8 for NTSC and C and E for PAL for switches A and B respectively Switch position VITC insertion line No NTSC PAL 0 10 1 10 2 12 9 3 13 10 4 14 11 5 15 12 6 16 13 7 17 14 8 18 15 9 19 16 A 20 17 B 18 c 19 D 20 E 21 F 22 Notes e Switch positions 0 and I are not effective for the DVW 250P PAL e Switch positions B to F are not effective for the DVW 250 NTSC
67. the audio output When the WARNING indicator see page 2 5 lights or flashes a warning sound is sent to the headphones 2 2 2 Video Connectors and Controls COLOR FRAME switch CONFI switch SDI OUT connector CAMERA connector VIDEO LEVEL control TC OUT connector TC IN connector SUPERIMPOSE switch VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 connectors D SDI IN connector Video input selector switch VIDEO IN connector Video connectors and controls COLOR FRAME switch This selects whether or not to enable color framing during editing or playback ON Enable color framing Playback is always in units of four NTSC or eight PAL fields OFF Disable color framing Playback is in units of two fields CONFI confidence switch This selects the mode for monitoring during recording Note that this switch applies to both video and audio ON Monitor the simultaneously playback of the recorded signals from the confidence heads ECC Error Correcting Codes Monitor the input signals unchanged in E E mode Ifa serious error is detected while recording the signals a warning indication is given OFF Monitor the input signals unchanged in E E mode The RF envelope is monitored during recording and if a fault occurs a warning indication is given The ON setting results in the highest power consumption and the OFF setting the lowest When using the unit with a battery pack set the CONFI switch to the ECC or
68. the projecting lug forward Opening the lid covering the time code setting controls Setting a constant user bit value The user bit values recorded on the time code track provide for eight hexadecimal digits which can be used to hold the date time scene number or other information Setting the user bit value 1 Set the DISPLAY switch by the status indication panel to U BIT 2 Set the F RUN R RUN switch to SET 3 Set the REAL TIME record set switch to REC ON or OFF Chapter 4 Recording 4 7 4 1 Preparations for Recording 4 Use the SHIFT button and ADVANCE button to set the user bit value SHIFT button Cycles through the digits flashing the digit to be changed ADVANCE button Increments the value of the flashing digit Hexadecimal digits A to F appear in the seven segment display as follows Display A cle 5 Set the F RUN R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN Setting the user bits to reflect the real time With this setting you can record the real time on the tape emendi ees SS eee a 3 14 2 Setting the user bits to reflect the real time 1 Set the REAL TIME record set switch to SET 2 Use the REAL TIME insertion time code selection switch to select which time code to insert the real time user bit value in LTC U BIT Insert the user bit value in the LTC VITC U BIT Insert the user bit value in the VITC 3 Use the SHIFT button and ADVANCE button to set the r
69. tors Aa Audio sectors 1 4 Direction of head Ot r movement a x Video sectors SSS g Time code track Control track Tape recording format for Digital Betacam Chapter 1 Overview l 1 2 System Configuration The following figure shows the configuration of a typical system centered on the DVW 250 250P For details such as the connector names see Section 4 1 1 Connecting Digital Equipment page 4 1 and Section 4 1 2 Connecting Analog Equipment page 4 2 Digital equipment Analog equipment eEeEeESEEE Color video camera Earphone Fe Gok VRO Camara C3 aor recorder Four audio input channels 1 to 4 Component signal Composite signal Switching Switching Single video audio input channel Single video audio input channe Single video audio output channel Two video output channels composite VTR etc fone oo Four audio outpu oo channels Control signal VTR FPU Field channel Video monitor Pickup Unit etc al Stereo amplifier Speakers l g g IO BVR 3 Remote Controller or Editor etc Typical DVW 250 250P system configuration 1 3 Getting the Best Performance from the Unit Notes on operation and storage Protect the unit from violent shocks It is possible to damage the internal circuitry and mechanism or spoil the external finish After use Turn the power switch off
70. tput signals are provided for flexible support of mixed analog digital systems Simple system configuration using the serial digital interface The serial digital inputs to the SDI Serial Digital Interface connector provide for one video signal and four audio channels through a single BNC connector When connected to other digital equipment this makes setting up and transporting for example on outside assignments extremely straightforward High quality digital recording This unit records both sound and vision on the tape in the Digital Betacam format see the figure at the end of this page Since all internal processing is digital signal outputs are stable and reproduction is very accurate Designed for field operations The unit is compact and lightweight main unit approximately 6 6 kg or 14 Ib 8 oz making it ideal for carrying and operating in the field The power consumption while recording is about 26 W with the MODE switch in the SAVE position and the CONFI switch in the OFF position and the optional battery pack provides about two hours of continuous recording High speed search with color picture The search speed can be set to 2 times 5 times or 8 times normal speed Using rewind or fast forward a color playback signal is available at 24 times normal speed making tape cuing both fast and accurate Two LCD units for ease of operation The front panel includes two LCDs the smaller shows the unit status and t
71. trol knobs These adjust the playback levels for each separate channel of analog audio output POWER switch This powers the unit on and off This switch also controls the power supply toa camera connected to the CAMERA connector on the connector panel see page 2 13 aremote controller connected to the DC OUT connector see page 2 15 and an RF modulator connected to the RFU OUT connectors see page 2 15 Note that the time code circuits continue to operate when the unit is powered off Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 7 2 1 Front Panel 2 1 4 Time Code Setting Controls Pull the projecting lug forward D VITC switches B VITC REC switch DISPLAY switch O F RUN R RUN switch ADVANCE button SHIFT button REAL TIME record set switch REAL TIME insertion time code selection switch EXT LOCK U BIT switch DF NDF switch DVW 250 only DIAG switch Time code setting controls VITC switches These determine the lines in the vertical blanking interval in which the VITC is recorded For the DVW 250 the factory default is for switch A to be in position 6 line 16 and switch B in position 8 line 18 For the DVW 250P the factory default is for switch A to be in position C line 19 and switch B in position E line 21 For details of the relation between the switch positions and the line numbers see page 4 10 1 VITC Vertical Interval Time Code This time code signa
72. tton in the adjustment controls toggles between them The selected mode is shown in the top left comer in the FINE mode a black block appears below the FINE indication in the FULL mode the space below FINE Select the FULL mode first to make a coarse adjustment is blank Blank below FINE Black bi ck below FINE FINE 1 OR OR OR MAER EMH u HE EE E Demme et G Pe fee ES SS SE _ lt as a t E Mo E at a OO e a oo oS ceed pueg pum oes a i vse sae ose FULUFINE CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH CONDI Display in FULL mode OER QER OMER OER EMPH Em ee fe 0 SS a 2 Oa aS en a Ss ss On ee ee assou a I I lt lt lt 4 6 FULLIFINE CH 1 Display in FINE mode Chapter 4 Recording 5 Set the UNI VAR switch for the channel to be adjusted to the UNI position The input level appears 6 Switch the UNI VAR switch to the VAR position It is now possible to adjust the audio recording level while watching the level meter 7 Turn the recording level control knob to adjust the level Using the emphasis function By means ofa setup menu setting it is possible to record with emphasis added to the signals input to the AUDIO IN connectors When emphasis is added in the audio level meter di

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