Nikon DSR-1500AP, DSR-1500A User Manual

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Digital Videocassette Recorder

3-619-326-12 (1)

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

DSR-1500A/1500AP

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

CAUTION

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

* The graphical symbols are on the bottom enclosure.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR

USA ONLY. Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

For customers in the USA (DSR-1500A only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug dose not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

For customers in Europe (DSR-1500AP only)

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN60065: Product Safety

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.

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Chapter 1 Overview

Features.................................................................................6

DVCAM Format ....................................................................... 6

Variety of Interfaces.................................................................. 7

Compact Size ............................................................................ 7

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing....................................... 7

Other Features ........................................................................... 8

Optional Accessories................................................................. 8

Location and Function of Parts........................................... 9

Front Panel ................................................................................ 9

Rear Panel ............................................................................... 19

Chapter 2 Recording and Playback

Usable Cassettes................................................................23

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ............................................. 25

Recording............................................................................27

Settings for Recording ............................................................ 28

Recording Procedure............................................................... 30

Playback ..............................................................................34

Settings for Playback .............................................................. 34

Playback Procedure................................................................. 35

Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback ................... 37

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback........................... 37

Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B.......... 43

Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation

Setting the Time Data.........................................................44

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications ........ 44

Using the Internal Time Code Generator................................ 46

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes .................. 47

Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function.................. 48

High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and

Accurately Determining Editing Points ..................... 51

Search Operations via External Equipment ............................ 51

Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format............. 52

Chapter 4 Menu Settings

Menu Organization ............................................................. 56

Menu Contents....................................................................59

Setup Menu ............................................................................. 59

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Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu............... 72

Changing Menu Settings ...................................................73

Buttons Used to Change Settings............................................ 73

Changing the Settings of Basic Items ..................................... 73

Displaying Enhanced Items .................................................... 75

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items .............................. 75

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings... 76

Displaying Supplementary Status Information................ 77

Chapter 5 Connections and Settings

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System .... 79

Connections for a Cut Editing System .............................81

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System...................83

Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing .............................90

Connections for Analog Recording ..................................91

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases..................... 93

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Appendixes

Maintenance........................................................................95

Condensation........................................................................... 95

Regular Checks ....................................................................... 95

Head Cleaning......................................................................... 97

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 98

Error Messages...................................................................... 100

Alarm Messages.................................................................... 100

Precautions .......................................................................103

Specifications ...................................................................104

Glossary ............................................................................107

Index ..................................................................................109

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Overview

Features

The DSR-1500A/1500AP is a 1/4-inch digital videocassette recorder using the DVCAM™ digital recording format. The unit is equipped with an i.LINK/DV* interface as standard, so that it can be used as a low-cost, compact feeder, player or viewer in a non-linear editing system** without requiring any optional boards. When using the unit as an editor, the optional boards available for the unit allow you to select required input signal formats. The unit is playback-compatible with tapes recorded in DV format (excluding tapes recorded in LP mode) as well as DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format. Playing back such tapes on the unit does not require any adapter. These and other features of the unit make it suitable for use under diversified conditions. It can be used, for example, for desk-top editing or for such applications as electronic news gathering (ENG) and non-linear editing aboard outside broadcast vans, at production houses or at broadcasting stations.

* i.LINK and are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement

with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

** Non-linear editing: This is an editing method that uses video and audio

signals digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data. When compared with conventional (linear) editing methods, non-linear editing offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations, for example, by eliminating tape transport time.

The following are the principal features of the unit.

DVCAM Format

DVCAM is a professional 1/4-inch digital recording format developed by Sony from the consumer DV component digital format.

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High picture quality and high stability

Video signals are separated into color difference signals and luminance signals, which are encoded and compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and superb picture quality. Because the recording is digital, multi-generation dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality.

Wide track

The recording track width is 15 µm, 50% wider than the 10 µm of the DV format. This ensures adequate reliability for professional use.

High-quality PCM digital audio

PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound quality. There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48-kHz sampling and 16-bit quantization), which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32-kHz sampling and 12-bit quantization).

Superior playback compatibility with DV and DVCPRO (25 Mbps) formats

Tapes recorded in DV format (excluding the tapes recorded in LP mode) as well as DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format can be played back on this unit without requiring a cassette adapter. You can use the recordings on such tapes as source material for editing, applying such functions as the jog audio and digital slow-motion playback as required. Using the material, editing can be carried out to single-frame precision. The unit can also be used for recording in DV format (in SP mode only).

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Note

When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format, the outputs in SDTI format of this unit are muted. Furthermore, it is not possible to playback the cueaudio track of the tape.

Support for three cassette sizes

There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and mini. You can use either size with this unit. The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette.

• When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted cassette.

• The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes. When DV (SP) format is used, these recording/ playback times are extended to 276 minutes and 60 minutes, respectively.

Variety of Interfaces

selected with front panel buttons for input and menu items for output.

• Analog audio: The unit has two audio channels. When

in 4-channel mode, you can input two channels of audio either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3 and 4. The two audio channels can be output also either as channels 1

and 2 or as channels 3 and 4. The analog output interfaces are provided as standard so that the unit can readily be used as a viewer, for example, at broadcasting stations and aboard outside broadcast vans without requiring any optional boards. Inputting analog video and audio signals requires the optional DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board.

Compact Size

The compact size of the unit makes the unit suitable for use as a desk-top editor or feeder machine for non-linear editing or as a viewer compatible with a full range of digital and analog signal formats aboard an outside broadcast van.

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Digital interfaces

The following optional digital interfaces can be used with the unit.

• i.LINK (DV): The unit’s i.LINK/DV IN/OUT

connector can input and output digital video and audio signals in DV format.

• SDTI (QSDI)* (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/ Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board, SDTI (QSDI)-format video, audio and time code signals can be transferred between the unit and the Sony EditStation at normal speed. When this unit is connected to another DVCAM VCR, it is possible to copy compressed signals between the two VCRs. (You cannot use the SDTI (QSDI) and SDI (see next paragraph) interfaces at the same time. You can select either of the two using front panel buttons for input or with a menu item for output.)

• SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board, it can input and output D1 (component) format digital video and audio signals and also AES/EBU-format digital audio signals.

* SDTI is the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE 305M.

QSDI is a type of SDTI. This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/output connectors are labeled “SDTI (QSDI).”

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing

Digital slow motion playback

Using the frame memory function, noiseless slow motion playback is possible at any speed in the range ±0.5 times* normal speed.

* The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the

negative direction to reverse movement.

Digital jog sound function

When searching at speeds in the range ±0.5 times normal speed, the digital jog sound function is enabled. The audio signal is saved in temporary memory, and replayed according to the search speed. This allows searching on the sound track.

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or an optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10.

* SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol

to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.

Analog interfaces

The unit can also use the following analog interfaces.

• Analog video: These interfaces include a component interface, composite interface, and S-video interface. The same BNC type input and output connectors are used to input and output signals in different formats

High-speed search function

You can carry out color picture searches during fast forward and rewind at speeds up to 85 times normal speed. When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing control unit or a remote control unit, you can search at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 60 times normal speed

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in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both directions, you can also hear playback audio.

Quick mechanical response

When you use the tape transport buttons of the unit, the tape inserted in the unit responds quickly.

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Superimposition function

Time code values, operation mode indications, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals.

Other Features

Menu system for functionality and operation settings

The video test signal generator can produce either a color bar signal or a black burst signal. The audio test signal generator can generate either a silent signal or a 1-kHz sine wave signal. Menu items are provided for selecting the test signals to be generated.

Video process control

For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you can use menu items to adjust the video output level, chroma signal output level, setup level (for DSR-1500A), black level (for DSR-1500AP), and chroma phase.

Reference signal connection

The reference video input connector of the unit is provided with a loop-through connector which can be used to connect the input reference video signal to other equipment. When there is no loop-through connection, the reference video input connector is automatically provided with a 75-ohm termination.

The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.

Easy maintenance functions

Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function

automatically detects setup and connection errors, operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a description of the problem, its cause, and the recommended response on the video monitor screen or time counter display.

Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions

include four kinds of tally operations for operating hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours, and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter display.

AC operations

The unit operates with an AC power source in the range 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Internal and external time codes

An internal time code generator and reader enables time code compliant with SMPTE (for DSR-1500A)/EBU (DSR-1500AP) format to be recorded and played back. This allows editing to single frame precision. Outputting or inputting time code (LTC) to or from an external device is also possible using the TC IN/OUT connectors. The unit is also compatible with VITC.

Closed caption compatibility

Whether or not to include closed captions in a recording can be determined with menu items (for DSR-1500A only).

Optional Accessories

DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board

This interface enables digital video and audio signals in the SDI or SDTI (QSDI) format (either format to be selected with front panel buttons for input or with a menu item for output) and also AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be transferred between this unit and digital Betacam VCRs or other digital equipment.

DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board

When this interface is installed, the unit can input analog video and audio signals. The same BNC type input connectors are used to input analog video signals in different formats selected with front panel buttons. The analog video signals that can be input are as follows.

• Composite video signals

• S-video signals

• Component video signals (Y, R

−Y and B−Y)

Internal test signal generator

The unit has built-in video and audio test signal generators.

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Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

a POWER switch

b Audio level meters

c PHONES connec tor

and control knob

d SC control

e SYNC control

VAR REC

POWER

PHONES

f Cassette compartment

REC/PB

LEVEL

OVER

INPUT

PRESET

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH-

SYNC

VIDEO

V:SDTI

COMPOSITE

SDTI

S VIDEO

-12

i.LINK

Y-R,B

-20

SDI SG

OUTPUT

-30

VIDEO

-40

SDI

COMPOSITE

-60

SDTI

S VIDEO

CH-

2 4

1 3

Y-R,B

MONITOR

METER

SELECT

CH-1/2 3/4 SDTI/i.LINK VIDEO

REW PLAY F FWD STOP

j METER CH-1/2 3/4

button

i MONITOR SELECT button

REC MODE 2CH 4CH

VITC

EDIT MODE

REC INHI

COUNTER

SELECT

SERVO

U-BIT

AUDIO

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

TC NOCLEDIT

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG SDI SG

AUDIO

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

PB FS

48K 44.1K 32K

INPUT SELECT

CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4

REC

k COUNTER SELECT button

C Display section (see page 14)

g LOCAL/REMOTE switch

EJECT

LOCAL

REMOTE

MENU RESET(NO)

REPEATCOUNTER

REMOTE

9P i.LINK

PRESET

CONTROL S

SET(YES)

l CONTROL S connector

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h EJECT button

A Audio input/output level

control section (see

page 11)

B Video/audio input setting

section (see page 12)

VAR REC

POWER

PHONES

REC/PB

LEVEL

PRESET

OVER

INPUT

V:SDTI

SDTI

-12

SYNC

i.LINK

-20

OUTPUT

-30

-40

SDI

-60

SDTI

CH-

2 4

1 3

MONITOR

METER

SELECT

CH-1/2 3/4 SDTI/i.LINK VIDEO

REW PLAY F FWD STOP

D Tape transport control

section (see page 17)

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

S VIDEO

Y-R,B

SDI SG

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

S VIDEO

Y-R,B

U-BIT

SERVO

AUDIO

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

TC NOCLEDIT

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG SDI SG

AUDIO

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

PB FS

REC MODE

48K 44.1K 32K

2CH 4CH

INPUT SELECT

CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4

VITC

EDIT MODE

REC INHI

COUNTER

SELECT

REC

REPEATCOUNTER

REMOTE

9P i.LINK

EJECT

LOCAL

REMOTE

MENU RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

PRESET

CONTROL S

E Menu control section

(see page 18)

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a POWER switch

Press the “ ” side to power on the unit. This causes the audio level meters and the display section to light. To power off the unit, press the “ ” side of the switch.

b Audio level meters

These two meters indicate the recording audio levels during recording or EE mode* and the playback audio levels during playback. When the audio level indicated on

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a meter exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator for the meter lights. The short bars to the right of level indication bars indicate that those levels are reference audio recording levels. The settings made with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button and MONITOR SELECT button select the audio channels for level indications on these meters as follows.

When CH-1/2 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/

2 3/4 button:

Every time the MONITOR SELECT button is pressed, the audio channel selection for level indications on the two meters cycles through the following options.

• CH-1 (channel 1) only Only the CH-1 indicator lights.

• CH-2 (channel 2) only Only the CH-2 indicator lights.

• CH-1 and CH-2 (channels 1 and 2) Both the CH-1 and CH-2 indicators light.

When CH-3/4 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/

2 3/4 button:

Every time the MONITOR SELECT button is pressed, the audio channel selection for level indications on the two meters cycles through the following options.

• CH-3 (channel 3) only Only the CH-3 indicator lights.

• CH-4 (channel 4) only Only the CH-4 indicator lights.

• CH-3 and CH-4 (channels 3 and 4) Both the CH-3 and CH-4 indicators light.

* E-E mode: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric mode.” In this mode,

video and audio signals input to the VCR are output after passing through internal electric circuits, but not through magnetic conversion circuits such as heads and tapes. This can be used to check input signals and for adjusting input signal levels.

c PHONES connector (stereo phone jack) and

control knob

Connect stereo headphones to the connector for audio monitoring during recording or playback. The control knob controls the volume of the headphones. It also controls the level of the audio signal output from the MONITOR connector on the rear panel. The settings made with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button and MONITOR SELECT button select the audio channels for audio output via this connector. The same channel selection as for the audio level meters applies to this connector.

d SC (subcarrier phase) control

Turn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase of the composite video output signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal. Use a cross-point (Phillips) screwdriver to turn it.

e SYNC (synchronization phase) control

Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal. Use a cross-point (Phillips) screwdriver to turn it.

f Cassette compartment

Accepts DVCAM, DV and DVCPRO (25 Mbps) videocassettes.

For details of usable cassettes, see page 23.

g LOCAL/REMOTE switch

Selects whether the unit is operated from its front panel or from external equipment. LOCAL: The unit is operated from its front panel or from

a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel.

REMOTE: The unit is operated from external equipment

connected to the REMOTE connector or DV IN/ OUT connector on the rear panel.

Note

When you edit using the DV IN/OUT connector, with video and audio signal input set to “i.LINK” and remote control set to “9PIN”, the locations where edit points are actually set may not be the same as the specified locations. When you set video and audio signal input to “i.LINK”, set remote control to “i.LINK” as well.

h EJECT button

When you press this button, the cassette is automatically ejected after a few seconds.

i MONITOR SELECT button

Use this button and the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button to select the audio channels:

• for level indications on the audio level meters

• for audio output via the PHONES connector on the front panel

• for audio output via the MONITOR connector on the rear panel

Depending on the setting made with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button, the channels for output to the above meters and connectors are selected as follows.

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When CH-1/2 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/

2 3/4 button:

Audio level meters PHONES

connector

CH-1 (channel 1) only. Only the left meter lights.

CH-2 (channel 2) only. Only the right meter lights.

CH-1 and CH-2 (channels 1 and 2). Both the left and right meters light.

Channel 1 only (monaural)

Channel 2 only (monaural)

Channels 1 and 2 (stereo)

MONITOR connector

Channel 1 only

Channel 2 only

Channels 1 and 2 (mixed)

When CH-3/4 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/

2 3/4 button:

A Audio input/output level control section

a REC/PB LEVEL control knobs

VAR REC

REC/PB

LEVEL

PRESET

b VAR switch

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Audio level meters PHONES

CH-3 (channel 3) only. Only the left meter lights.

CH-4 (channel 4) only. Only the right meter lights.

CH-3 and CH-4 (channels 3 and 4). Both the left and right meters light.

connector

Channel 3 only (monaural)

Channel 4 only (monaural)

Channels 3 and 4 (stereo)

MONITOR connector

Channel 3 only

Channel 4 only

Channels 3 and 4 (mixed)

j METER CH-1/2 3/4 button

Pressing this button toggles the audio level meter mode between CH-1/2 (channels 1 and 2) and CH-3/4 (channels 3 and 4). The settings made with this button and the MONITOR SELECT button select the channels for level indications and audio output.

For more details, see “i MONITOR SELECT button.”

k COUNTER SELECT button

Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time counter display. Each press of this button cycles through the following three indicator display options:

• COUNTER (CNT: count value of the time counter)

• TC (time code)

• U-BIT (user bits)

a REC/PB LEVEL control knobs

These knobs used to control audio levels function differently depending on the setting of the VAR switch as follows.

VAR switch setting

PRESET Control knobs are not effective.

REC Control the analog/digital audio input levels on

PB Control the analog/digital audio output levels

Functions of control knobs

The analog audio input/output levels are set to the reference level set with the LEVEL SELECT menu item (see page 67).

channels 1 to 4 during recording.

on channels 1 to 4 during playback.

b VAR switch

Use to switch the way in which the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs function.

Note

If the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is set to REMOTE, the COUNTER SELECT button does not operate while the tape is moving. In this case, make the time data selection via the external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel.

l CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack)

Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10 to this connector.

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B Video/audio input setting section

SDTI/i.LINK VIDEO

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a SDTI/i.LINK button

a SDTI/i.LINK (SDTI (QSDI) interface/i.LINK

selection) button

Each press of this button cycles through the following input signal selection options.

• Digital video signal in SDTI (QSDI) format input to the

SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required) When this is selected, use the CH1 1/2 button and CH2 3/4 button to select the required input audio signals.

Note

In this case, the phases of the selected audio signals will be about two frames ahead of the phase of the digital video signal in SDTI (QSDI) format.

• Digital video and audio signals in SDTI (QSDI) format

input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)

• Digital video and audio signals in i.LINK-compatible

DV format input to the i.DV IN/OUT connector The selection made with this button is indicated in the INPUT signal display section (see page 15).

b VIDEO button

Each press of this button cycles through the following input video signal selection options.

•

Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN

connector (optional DSBK-1505 board required)

• S-video (separated Y and C) signals input to the VIDEO

IN connectors (optional DSBK-1505 board required)

•Y, R

−Y and B−Y component video signals input to the

VIDEO IN connectors (optional DSBK-1505 board

required)

• SDI video signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN

connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)

• Video test signal (selected with the INT VIDEO SG

menu item (see page 65)) generated by the internal

signal generator The selection made with this button is indicated by the VIDEO indicators in the INPUT signal display section (see page 14).

INPUT SELECT

b VIDEO button

CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4

c CH1 1/2 button

d CH2 3/4 button

c CH1 1/2 (audio channel 1 or 1/2) button

Each press of this button cycles through the following input audio signal selection options for audio channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode).

• Analog audio signal input to the AUDIO IN 1/3 connector (optional DSBK-1505 board required)

• Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 connector (optional DSBK1501 board required)

• SDI audio signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)

• Audio test signal (selected with the INT AUDIO SG menu item (see page 67) generated by the internal signal generator

The selection made with this button is indicated by the AUDIO CH-1 1/2 indicators in the INPUT signal display section (see page 14). When analog audio is selected (optional DSBK-1505 board required), the signal input to the AUDIO IN 1/3 connector is recorded either on channel 1 (when in 2channel mode) or on channels 1 and 3 (when in 4-channel mode). That is, in 4-channel mode, the same analog audio signal is recorded on channels 1 and 3. Using the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs with the VAR switch set to REC, it is possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels separately. You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). The selection is indicated by the REC MODE display on the front panel.

d CH2 3/4 (audio channel 2 or 3/4) button

Each press of this button cycles through the following input audio signal selection options for audio channel 2 (when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 3 and 4 (when in 4-channel mode).

• Analog audio signal input to the AUDIO IN 2/4 connector (optional DSBK-1505 board required)

• Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 3/4 connector (optional DSBK1501 board required)

• SDI audio signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)

• Audio test signal (selected with the INT AUDIO SG menu item (see page 67) generated by the internal signal generator

The selection made with this button is indicated by the AUDIO CH-2 3/4 indicators in the INPUT signal display section (see page 14). When analog audio is selected (optional DSBK-1505 board required), the signal input to the AUDIO IN 2/4 connector is recorded either on channel 2 (when in 2channel mode) or on channels 2 and 4 (when in 4-channel mode). That is, in 4-channel mode, the same analog audio signal is recorded on channels 2 and 4. Using the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs with the VAR switch set to REC, it

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is possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels separately. You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). The selection is indicated by the REC MODE display on the front panel.

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C Display section

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d Time data type indicators

e SERVO indicator

f Recording/playback tape format indicators

g Cassette memory indicator

INPUT

VIDEO

V:SDTI

COMPOSITE

SDTI

S VIDEO

i.LINK

Y-R,B

SDI SG

OUTPUT

VIDEO

SDI

COMPOSITE

SDTI

S VIDEO

Y-R,B

b OUTPUT signal display section

a INPUT signal display section

U-BIT

TC NOCLEDIT

AUDIO

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG SDI SG

AUDIO

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

SERVO

U-BIT

SERVO

TC NOCLEDIT

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB FS

48K 44.1K 32K

REC MODE

2CH 4CH

REC INHI

VITC

EDIT MODE

9P i.LINK

c Time counter display

h NO EDIT indicator

i CL indicator

j REC INHI indicator

k Tape end alarm indicator

REC INHI

REPEATCOUNTER

l REPEAT indicator

REPEATCOUNTER

REMOTE

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB FS

48K 44.1K 32K

REC MODE

2CH 4CH

o REC MODE display

n PB Fs display

a INPUT signal display section

Indicates the input video and audio signal formats selected with the INPUT SELECT buttons (SDTI/i.LINK, VIDEO, CH1 1/2, and CH2 3/4 buttons).

Note

The indicators without the corresponding optional boards installed in the unit do not light.

Location and Function of Parts

VITC

EDIT MODE

REMOTE

9P i.LINK

q VITC indicator

p EDIT MODE indicator

V:SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video signal

only in SDTI (QSDI) format is selected (optional DSBK-1501 board required).

SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio

signals in SDTI (QSDI) format are selected (optional DSBK-1501 board required).

i.LINK indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio

signals in i.LINK-compatible DV format are selected.

m Remote mode indicators

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VIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S

VIDEO, Y

−R,B, SDI, or SG) corresponding to the

selected input video signal format lights.

b OUTPUT signal display section

Indicates the output video and audio signal format selected with the INTERFACE SELECT menu items (see page 68).

Indicators Meanings

COMPOSITE Composite video signal (optional

DSBK-1505 board required)

S VIDEO S-video (separated Y and C) signals

Y−R,B Y, R−Y and B−Y component video

SDI SDI video signal (optional DSBK-1501

SG Video test signal (factory default

(optional DSBK-1505 board required)

signals (optional DSBK-1505 board required)

board required)

setting)

AUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH-1 1/2 indicator and

CH-2 3/4 indicator, under each of which there are four more indicators (ANALOG, AES/EBU, SDI, and SG). They indicate the selected input audio signal formats.

Indicators Functions

CH-1 1/2

(ANALOG, AES/ EBU, SDI, SG)

CH-2 3/4

(ANALOG, AES/ EBU, SDI, SG)

The indicator corresponding to the signal format selected for audio input to channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or to channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode) lights. ANALOG: Analog audio signal

(optional DSBK-1505 board required)

AES/EBU: Digital audio signal in

AES/EBU format (optional DSBK-1501 board required)

SDI: SDI audio signal (optional

DSBK-1501 board required)

SG: Audio test signal (factory default

setting)

The indicator corresponding to the signal format selected for audio input to channel 2 (when in 2-channel mode) or to channels 3 and 4 (when in 4-channel mode) lights. ANALOG: Analog audio signal

(optional DSBK-1505 board required)

AES/EBU: Digital audio signal in

AES/EBU format (optional DSBK-1501 board required)

SDI: SDI audio signal (optional

DSBK-1501 board required)

SG: Audio test signal (factory default

setting)

Note

The indicators without the corresponding optional boards installed in the unit do not light.

SDI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio

signals in SDI format are selected (optional DSBK1501 board required). The SDI video and audio signals are output to the SDI/ SDTI (QSDI) OUT1 and OUT2 connectors.

SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio

signals in SDTI (QSDI) format are selected (optional DSBK-1501 board required). The video and audio signals in SDTI (QSDI) format are output to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1 and OUT2 connectors.

VIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S

VIDEO, or Y

−R,B) corresponding to the selected

output analog video signal format lights.

Indicators Meanings

COMPOSITE Composite video signal

S VIDEO S-video (separated Y and C) signals

Y−R,B Y, R−Y and B−Y component video

signals

This selection determines the signals output from the Y/CPST, R

−Y/C/CPST, and B−Y/CPST (SUPER)

connectors as follows.

• When COMPOSITE is selected:

Connectors Output signals

Y/CPST Composite signal

R−Y/C/CPST Composite signal

B−Y/CPST (SUPER) Composite signal

• When S VIDEO is selected:

Connectors Output signals

Y/CPST Y signal

R−Y/C/CPST C signal

B−Y/CPST (SUPER) Composite signal

(3.58 MHz for DSR-1500A/

4.43 MHz for DSR-1500AP)

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• When Y

Connectors Output signals

Y/CPST Y signal

R−Y/C/CPST R−Y signal

B−Y/CPST (SUPER) B−Y signal

–R,B is selected:

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AUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH 1/2 indicator and

CH 3/4 indicator to indicate the channel selection for analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors.

Indicators Functions

CH 1/2 Lights when channels 1 and 2 are

selected for analog audio output from

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CH 3/4 Lights when channels 3 and 4 are

the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors

selected for analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors.

You can change the channel selection with the AUDIO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68).

c Time counter display

Indicates the count value of the time counter, time code, VITC, or user bit data depending on the settings of the COUNTER SELECT button and the TC SELECT menu item (see page 63). Also used to display error messages, edit data, setup menu data, etc.

g Cassette memory indicator

Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip (“cassette memory”) is loaded.

h NO EDIT (not editable) indicator

When the recording format setting is DVCAM

Lights during playback of a tape that contains a recording in other than the DVCAM format. When this indicator is lit, the recordings contained in the tape can be used as source material for editing, but editing operations such as insert editing and assemble editing cannot be performed. This indicator also lights when the audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the loaded tape during editing operation.

When the recording format setting is DV (SP)

Operations such as insert editing and assemble editing are not possible. This indicator lights when a tape containing recorded signals is inserted.

i CL (ClipLink) indicator

Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log data is stored in the cassette memory.

d Time data type indicators

One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, or TC) lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display.

COUNTER: Count value of the time counter U-BIT: User bit data TC: SMPTE time code (for DSR-1500A) or EBU time

code (for DSR-1500AP)

e SERVO (servolock) indicator

Lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked.*

* Servolock: Synchronizing the drum rotation phase and tape transport

phase with a reference signal during playback and recording so that the video heads scan the tape in the same pattern during playback and recording.

f Recording/playback tape format indicators DVCAM: This lights when recording or playback is

carried out in DVCAM format.

DV: This lights when recording or playback is carried out

in consumer DV format.

LP: This flashes along with “DV” when a tape recorded in

LP mode is played back. Video recorded in LP mode cannot be played back

correctly and audio is muted. When a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format or any other format than those mentioned above is played back, none of the above indicators lights. The recording format can be changed with the REC FORMAT menu item (see page 60). The factory default setting of the recording format is DVCAM.

j REC INHI (recording inhibit) indicator

Lights when the REC/SAVE switch on the loaded cassette is in the SAVE position (recording inhibited).

k Tape end alarm indicator

Starts flashing when the remaining capacity of the tape is for about 2 minutes.

l REPEAT (repeat playback) indicator

Lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page

59) is set to ON to enable the repeat playback function.

m Remote mode indicators REMOTE: Lights when the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is

set to REMOTE to remote control the unit from either an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector or equipment connected to the i.DV IN/ OUT connector.

9P: Lights when the REMOTE I/F menu item (see page

68) is set to 9PIN.

i.LINK: Lights when the REMOTE I/F menu item (see

page 68) is set to i.LINK.

n PB Fs (playback audio sampling frequency) display

During playback, this indicates the playback audio mode in which the tape being played back was recorded. 48K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape recorded

in 2-channel mode (48 kHz).

44.1K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape

recorded in 2-channel mode (44.1 kHz).

32K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape recorded

in 4-channel mode (32 kHz).

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o REC MODE (audio recording mode) display

This indicates the audio recording mode currently selected with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66).

2CH indicator: Lights in 2-channel mode (48 kHz). 4CH indicator: Lights in 4-channel mode (32 kHz).

p EDIT MODE indicator

Lights when this unit is selected as the recorder VCR

D Tape transport control section

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

b PLAY button

a REW button

under the control of either an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector or equipment connected to the i.DV IN/OUT connector.

q VITC indicator

Lights when VITC is being read or recorded regardless of the data shown in the time counter display.

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e REC button

d STOP button

c F FWD button

a REW (rewind) button

When you press this button, it lights and the tape starts rewinding. When the F. FWD/REW menu item under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item (see page 60) is set to PB, the picture appears on the monitor during rewind (maximum 85 times normal speed).

b PLAY button

When you press this button, it lights and playback begins. If you press this button during recording or editing, the recording or editing operation is stopped and this unit enters playback mode.

c F FWD (fast forward) button

When you press this button, it lights and the tape is fast forwarded. When the F. FWD/REW menu item under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item (see page 60) is set to PB, the picture appears on the monitor during fast forward (maximum 85 times normal speed).

d STOP button

Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation.

Note

When the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is set to REMOTE (the REMOTE indicator is lit), no tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work. This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 60).

e REC (record) button

When you press this button while holding down the PLAY button, it lights and recording begins.

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E Menu control section

a MENU button

b RESET (NO) button

MENU RESET(NO)

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PRESET

SET(YES)

a MENU button

Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen and the time counter display. Press it again to exit the menu display.

c TC PRESET button

d SET (YES) button

e fFgG buttons

e fFgG (arrow) buttons

Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and also to modify the initial time code value and user bit data. When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 60) is set to ENABLE, you can also use these buttons to carry out the following playback operations.

Playback type Direction Operation to carry out

Playback in range

±10 times normal

speed

Frame-by-frame playback

Continuous playback in jog mode

Forward Press the G button.

Reverse Press the g button.

Forward Press the f button.

Reverse Press the F button.

Forward Hold down the f button.

Reverse Hold down the F button.

For details on modifying the time code value, see “To set the initial time code value and user bit data” on page 46.

On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings.”

b RESET (NO) button

Press this button to:

• reset menu settings,

• reset the time data shown in the time counter display to

zero, or

• send a negative response to the prompts issued by the

unit.

c TC (time code) PRESET button

Use this button to set the initial value of the time code produced by the internal time code generator and user bit data.

For details on setting an initial time code value and user bit data, see “To set the initial time code value and user bit data” on page 46.

d SET (YES) button

Press this button to:

• save new settings, such as selected menu items and time

code settings, to memory, or

• send a positive response to the prompts issued by the

unit.

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Rear Panel

a AC IN connector

VIDEO

Y/CPST R-Y/C B-Y

REF.VIDEO VIDEO OUT

IN OUT1 OUT2

INTC OUT

D Time code input/output section (see page 22)

d REF. VIDEO IN connectors

Y/CPST

AC IN

(SUPER)

B-Y/CPST

R-Y/C/CPST

SDI/SDTI

(QSDI)

REMOTE

1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4

c REMOTE connector

a AC IN connector

Use the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC outlet.

b DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin IEEE-1394)

This connector inputs and outputs digital video and audio signals in DV format.

Notes

• If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6-pin

DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet, high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a malfunction.

• When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to

this unit, first connect the plug of the cable to the 6-pin DV jack of the device.

• When searching at speeds in the range +

−

/30 to −1/2 times normal speed, the audio signal output

/2 to +1/30 or

from this connector and monitored on external equipment may sound differently from the audio signal played back on this unit.

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

1/3

OUTAUDIO I/O (AES/EBU)

2/4

DV IN/OUT

A Analog video/audio signal

input section

(see page 20)

B Analog video/audio signal

output section

(see page 21)

b DV IN/OUT connector

C Digital signal input/output

section (see page 22)

c REMOTE connector (D-sub 9-pin)

Use the optional 9-pin remote cable to connect an editing controller that supports this unit, or a VCR that supports editing with two units (DSR-2000A/2000AP, etc.), to connect those devices to this unit for remote control.

d REF. (reference) VIDEO IN connectors (BNC

type)

Input a reference video signal. The two connectors are loop-through connectors. You can connect the reference video signal input to the left connector to other equipment via the right connector (marked ). When no connection is made to the right connector, the left connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Ω automatically.

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A Analog video/audio signal input section (optional DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board)

The connectors in this section are available when the optional DSBK-1505 board is installed.

VIDEO

Y/CPST R-Y/C B-Y

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a VIDEO IN connectors b AUDIO IN 1/3 and AUDIO IN 2/4 connectors

a VIDEO IN connectors (BNC type)

There are the following VIDEO IN connectors for inputting analog video signals:

• Y/CPST (loop-through connectors)

•R

−Y/C

•B

−Y

The signals you can connect to these connectors depend on the selection made with the VIDEO button in the video/ audio input selection section. The selection is indicated by the VIDEO indicators in the INPUT signal display section. The analog video signals that can be input to these connectors are as follows.

When COMPOSITE is selected:

Connectors Input signals

Y/CPST Composite signal

R−Y/C — (not usable)

B−Y — (not usable)

The two Y/CPST connectors are loop-through

connectors. When using the signal input to the left Y/

CPST connector as a reference video signal, for

example, you can bridge-connect the signal to other

equipment via the right Y/CPST connector (marked

). When no connection is made to the right Y/ CPST connector, the left Y/CPST connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Ω automatically.

When S VIDEO is selected:

Connectors Input signals

Y/CPST Y signal

R−Y/C C signal

(3.58 MHz for DSR-1500A/

4.43 MHz for DSR-1500AP)

B−Y — (not usable)

AC IN

AUDIO IN 1/3

When Y

–R,B is selected:

Connectors Input signals

Y/CPST Y signal

R−Y/C R−Y signal

B−YB−Y signal

2/4

b AUDIO IN 1/3 and AUDIO IN 2/4 connectors

(XLR-3 pin, female)

Use these connectors to input analog audio signals from an external video cassette player or other audio equipment. The signals input to these connectors are recorded on the audio channels determined by the current audio recording mode, as follows.

When in 2 CH (48 kHz) mode:

Input connectors

AUDIO IN 1/3 Audio channel 1

AUDIO IN 2/4 Audio channel 2

Audio channels on which input signals are recorded

When in 4 CH (32 kHz) mode:

Input connectors

AUDIO IN 1/3 Audio channels 1 and 3

AUDIO IN 2/4 Audio channels 2 and 4

Audio channels on which input signals are recorded

You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). The selection is indicated by the REC MODE display on the front panel.

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B Analog video/audio signal output section

a VIDEO OUT connectors

b AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors

VIDEO OUT

Y/CPST R-Y/C/CPST

(SUPER)

B-Y/CPST

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

c MONITOR connector

a VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC type)

There are the following VIDEO OUT connectors for outputting analog video signals:

•Y/CPST

•R

−Y/C/CPST

•B

−Y/CPST (SUPER)

The signals output from these connectors depend on the setting of the VIDEO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68). The setting is indicated by the VIDEO indicators in the OUTPUT signal display section on the front panel. The analog video signals that can be output from these connectors are as follows.

When COMPOSITE is selected:

Connectors Output signals

Y/CPST Composite signal

R−Y/C/CPST Composite signal

B−Y/CPST (SUPER)

Composite signal

When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page

61) is set to ON (factory default setting), the

B−Y/

CPST (SUPER) connector outputs a composite video signal with superimposed text information.

1/3

When Y

Connectors Output signals

Y/CPST Y signal

R−Y/C/CPST R−Y signal

B−Y/CPST (SUPER)

2/4

–R, B is selected:

B−Y signal

b AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors

(XLR-3 pin, male)

These connectors output analog audio signals. The output audio channels are determined by the playback audio mode and the setting (1/2 CH or 3/4 CH) of the AUDIO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68) as follows.

When in 2 CH (48 kHz or 44.1 kHz) mode:

Output connectors

AUDIO OUT 1/3 Audio channel 1 (when 1/2 CH is

AUDIO OUT 2/4 Audio channel 2 (when 1/2 CH is

Output audio channels

selected) or silent (when 3/4 CH is selected)

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When S-VIDEO is selected:

Connectors Output signals

Y/CPST Y signal

R−Y/C/CPST C signal

(3.58 MHz for DSR-1500A/

4.43 MHz for DSR-1500AP)

B−Y/CPST (SUPER)

Composite signal

When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page

61) is set to ON (factory default setting), the B

CPST (SUPER) connector outputs a composite video signal with superimposed text information.

−Y/

When in 4 CH (32 kHz) mode:

Output connectors

AUDIO OUT 1/3 Audio channel 1 (when 1/2 CH is

AUDIO OUT 2/4 Audio channel 2 (when 1/2 CH is

Output audio channels

selected) or audio channel 3 (when 3/ 4 CH is selected)

selected) or audio channel 4 (when 3/ 4 CH is selected)

The current playback audio mode is indicated by the PB Fs display on the front panel.

c MONITOR connector (RCA phono jack)

This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring. The audio signals to be output from this connector can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT button and METER CH-1/2 3/4 button on the front panel.

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C Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board)

The connectors in this section are available when the optional DSBK-1501 board is installed.

a SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector

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IN OUT1 OUT2 IN

b SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2 connectors

a SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN (Serial Digital Interface/

Serial Data Transport Interface (QSDI) input) connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs digital video and audio signals in SDTI (QSDI) or SDI format. To select the required input signal formats, use the SDTI/i.LINK button or VIDEO button on the front panel. The current input signal selections are indicated in the INPUT signal display section on the front panel.

b SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2 (Serial Digital

Interface/Serial Data Transport Interface (QSDI) output 1/output 2) connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output digital video and audio signals in SDTI (QSDI) or SDI format. To select these output signal formats, use the DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item (see page

68). The current output signal selections are indicated in the OUTPUT signal display section on the front panel.

c AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/EBU)

IN 3/4 connectors

SDI/SDTI

(QSDI)

1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4

d AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/

EBU) OUT 3/4 connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output digital audio signals in AES/EBU format. The left connector (1/2) is for audio channels 1 and 2, and the right connector (3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4.

D Time code input/output section

d AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2 and AUDIO

(AES/EBU) OUT 3/4 connectors

OUTAUDIO I/O (AES/EBU)

a TC IN connector

b TC OUT connector

INTC OUT

Note

When searching at speeds in the range +1/2 to +1/30 or

−

/2 to −1/30 times normal speed, the audio signal output from these connectors in SDTI (QSDI) format and monitored on external equipment may sound differently from the audio signal played back on this unit.

c AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/

EBU) IN 3/4 connectors (BNC type)

Input digital audio signals in AES/EBU format to these connectors. The left connector (1/2) is for audio channels 1 and 2, and the right connector (3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4.

Location and Function of Parts

a TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)

Input externally generated SMPTE time code (for DSR1500A) or EBU time code (for DSR-1500AP) to this connector.

b TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs a time code according to the operating state of the unit, as follows:

During playback: the playback time code During recording: the time code generated by the internal

time code generator or the time code input to the TC IN connector. When the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 64) is set to MUTE, no time code is output.

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Recording and Playback

Usable Cassettes

This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.

Model name Size

PDV-64*/94*/124*/184* Standard size

PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40* Mini size

The * in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or “N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained). The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.

Cassettes usable for playback only

Large- and medium-size DVCPRO (25 Mbps) cassettes are usable for playback only.

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Notes

• If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.

• Although this unit can use DV series consumer cassettes, video or audio noise may occur on some tapes. For reliable playback, editing, recording, and storage, use DVCAM cassettes.

• Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format recorder can be played back on this unit but cannot be used for recording at editing operation. When you insert such a cassette into this unit, the NO EDIT indicator lights up in the display section on the front panel of this unit.

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DVCAM cassettes

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Notes on using cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.

REC/SAVE switch

For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental erasure” on page 25.

Mini size Standard size

Cassette memory

This memory is used to store ClipLink log data.

• Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side. Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.) may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.

• If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection problems may occur, causing a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette.

• If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact, the tape may become slackened and may not record and/or play back correctly.

Checking the tape for slack

For information about how to check the tape for slack, see the next section.

Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

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Preventing accidental erasure

Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents.

To enable re-recording

Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC. When this switch is set to SAVE, the unit cannot record on the tape.

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Inserting a cassette

This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size: DVCPRO) and S (mini size). When inserting a cassette in the unit, make sure its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE

REC

SAVE

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Outer guides

Inner guides

Mini size (Insert the cassette into the middle of the cassette compartment.)

Standard size

Tape window facing upward

Medium size (Align the cassette with the outer guides, then slide it in over the inner guides.)

Tape window facing upward

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No double insertion of cassettes

Ejecting a cassette

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When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion.

Press the EJECT button.

EJECT button

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INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

V:SDTI

COMPOSITE

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

SDTI

ANALOG

S VIDEO

-12

i.LINK

AES/EBU

Y-R,B

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SDI SG

SDI SG SDI SG

OUTPUT

-30

AUDIO

VIDEO

-40

SDI

COMPOSITE

CH 1/2

-60

SDTI

S VIDEO

CH 3/4

CH-

2 4

1 3

Y-R,B

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

REC INHI

SERVO

U-BIT

TC NOCLEDIT

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB F

REC MODE

VITC

48K 44.1K 32K

2CH 4CH

EDIT MODE

REPEATCOUNTER

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Recording

This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone recorder.

For the necessary connections for recording and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings.”

For dubbing of SDTI (QSDI) format signals, use the AUTO FUNCTION menu item SDTI DUBBING (see page 72). For details, see “Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format” on page 52.

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For this unit, recording in DVCAM format is recommended, but recording in DV (SP mode only) format is also possible.

Notes

• When carrying out multiscene continuous recording on a DV (SP) tape using this unit with an optional remote control unit such as the DSRM-10, on rare occasions, the video may be disrupted at the IN point of the first scene or the audio may be muted due to a REC MODE (audio recording mode) difference between the tape and this unit. There may also be cases in which the unit is subjected to some functional restrictions attributable to the use of the DV format.

• When using the unit as an editor, the optional boards corresponding to the input signal formats to be used are required.

For details about the optional boards, see “Optional Accessories” (page 8).

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Settings for Recording

Player (DSR-1600/1600P, etc.)

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

PB FS

-60

48k44.1k32k

-60

Video monitor

INPUT signal display section

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LOCAL/REMOTE switch

Recorder (DSR-1500A/1500AP)

OVER

INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

V:SDTI

COMPOSITE

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

SDTI

ANALOG

S VIDEO

-12

i.LINK

AES/EBU

Y-R,B

-20

SDI SG

SDI SG SDI SG

OUTPUT

-30

AUDIO

VIDEO

-40

SDI

COMPOSITE

CH 1/2

-60

SDTI

S VIDEO

CH 3/4

CH-

2 4

1 3

Y-R,B

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

REC INHI

SERVO

U-BIT

TC NOCLEDIT

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB FS

REC MODE

VITC

48K 44.1K 32K

2CH 4CH

EDIT MODE

REPEATCOUNTER

REMOTE 9P i.LINK

6 4

Audio level meters

When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, see “LOCAL/REMOTE switch” on page 10 and the description of the REMOTE I/F menu item on page 68.

1 Power on the video monitor, then set its input switches according to the

signals input from this unit.

2 Set up the player to play back a tape.

For details, refer to the operating instructions for the player.

3 Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch.

4 When the REMOTE indicator is off (the external editing control unit is not

used), use the COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to be used.

Each press of this button cycles through three options: COUNTER (CNT value), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bit data). The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

Selected time data Time data type indicator

Count value of the time counter COUNTER

Time code TC

User bit data U-BIT

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When the REMOTE indicator is lit, selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing control unit.

5 Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be recorded.

Use the INPUT SELECT buttons in the video/audio input setting section to select the desired signal formats. Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the INPUT signal display section.

Video input signal (input connector)

Composite signal (VIDEO IN: Y/CPST)

Separated Y/C signal (VIDEO IN: Y/CPST and R−Y/C)

Component signal (VIDEO IN: Y/CPST, R−Y/C, and B−Y)

SDI signal (SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)

SDTI (QSDI) signal (SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)

i.LINK-compatible digital video signal in DV format (i.DV IN/OUT)

Internal test video signal VIDEO SG in VIDEO group

a) The indicators without the corresponding optional boards (DSBK-1501/1505) installed in the

unit do not light.

Audio input signal (input connector)

Analog signal (AUDIO IN 1/3 and AUDIO IN 2/4)

AES/EBU signal (AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN)

SDI signal (SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)

SDTI (QSDI) signal (SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)

i.LINK-compatible digital audio signal in DV format (i.DV IN/OUT)

Internal test audio signal CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 SG in AUDIO group

a) The indicators without the corresponding optional boards (DSBK-1501/1505) installed in the

unit do not light.

Corresponding INPUT SELECT button

VIDEO COMPOSITE in VIDEO

VIDEO S VIDEO in VIDEO

VIDEO Y−R,B in VIDEO group

VIDEO SDI in VIDEO group

SDTI/i.LINK SDTI: both SDTI video

SDTI/i.LINK i.LINK

Corresponding INPUT SELECT button

CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 ANALOG in AUDIO

CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 AES/EBU in AUDIO

CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 SDI in AUDIO group

SDTI/i.LINK SDTI

SDTI/i.LINK i.LINK

Lit indicator in the INPUT signal display

section

group

V:SDTI: only SDTI video

Lit indicator in the INPUT signal display

section

group

and audio input signals are recorded.

input signal is recorded.

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Caution

Once you have started recording, you cannot change the input signal selection.

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6 Select the audio mode.

Select either two-channel mode (2 CHANNEL) or four-channel mode (4 CHANNEL) with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). The corresponding indicator lights in the REC MODE display.

Audio mode Lit indicator in the REC MODE display

2-channel mode 2CH

4-channel mode 4CH

Cautions

• When recording in DVCAM format or this unit’s DV (SP) format, two audio recording modes, with either two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz, can be used. It is not possible to select any other mode (for example with four channels at 48 kHz).

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• During audio editing, if a signal used in assemble or insert editing is in a different mode from the base tape, the signals will be discontinuous at the edit points, and correct editing will not be obtained. For this reason, the menu settings on this unit are arranged to inhibit audio editing between different modes. For smooth editing operations, check the audio recording mode of the base tape beforehand.

• Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode or recording format.

• If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, it is not possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point.

• When, in 4-channel mode, analog audio is selected for all four channels (channels 1/2 and 3/4), the same analog audio signals are recorded on channels 1 and 3 and on channels 2 and 4, respectively.

Recording Procedure

7 When manually adjusting audio input levels

With the VAR switch on the front panel set to REC, use the REC/PB LEVEL control knob for each channel to adjust the audio input level. Watching the audio level meter in E-E mode, adjust the level so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. When the level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights.

When recording at reference level

When the VAR switch on the front panel is set to PRESET, recording is carried out at the preset reference level.

Reference level setting

The factory-preset reference level for analog audio input is −20 dB (DSR1500A) or −18 dB (DSR-1500AP). This setting can be changed using the LEVEL SELECT menu item (see page 67). For recording in DV (SP) format, the reference level is fixed at −12 dB.

This section describes the procedure to perform recording on this unit, showing an example session in which playback signals coming from a player VCR will be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit.

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OVER

INPUT

V:SDTI

SDTI

-12

i.LINK

-20

OUTPUT

-30

-40

SDI

-60

SDTI

CH-

2 4

1 3

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

Recorder (DSR-1500A/1500AP)

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

PB FS

-60

48k44.1k32k

-60

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

CH-1 1/2 ANALOG

S VIDEO

AES/EBU

Y-R,B

SDI SG

SDI SG SDI SG

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

CH 1/2

S VIDEO

CH 3/4

Y-R,B

SERVO

U-BIT

CH-2 3/4

TC NOCLEDIT

ANALOG AES/EBU

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB FS

REC MODE 2CH 4CH

48K 44.1K 32K

LOCAL/REMOTE

REC INHI

REPEATCOUNTER

VITC

REMOTE

9P i.LINK

EDIT MODE

switch

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Player (DSR-1600/1600P, etc.)

Notes

• When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector of this unit, set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to REMOTE, turning the REMOTE indicator on. When not, set the switch to LOCAL, turning the indicator off.

• If you intend to use a tape recorded on this unit in a system comprising a DSR85/85P and an ES-7 EditStation, it is recommended to record color bars on at least the first 40 seconds of the tape. When transferring digital signals from the DSR-85/85P to the ES-7 EditStation at four times normal speed, there must be recording for approximately 40 seconds before the IN point.

1 After checking the following items, hold the cassette with the tape window

facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as illustrated on page 25.

Item to check See section

Make sure that the REC/SAVE switch of the cassette is set to REC.

Check for tape slack. “Checking the tape for slack” on page

Make sure that the “HUMID!” alarm is not shown in the time counter display.

“Preventing accidental erasure” on page 25

“Condensation” on page 95

The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound round the head drum. The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates, and the STOP button lights.

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If the REC INHI indicator lights:

It indicates that the REC/SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been set to SAVE. Press the EJECT button in the tape transport control section to remove the cassette, then set the REC/SAVE switch to REC and reload the cassette.

Note

When ejecting and loading cassettes, make sure that the unit has been powered on.

2 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button.

This puts the unit into recording mode, and the tape starts moving.

3 Press the PLAY button on the player.

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The player starts the playback operation, at which point this unit starts recording the input playback signals.

Cautions

• Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode or recording format.

• If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, it is not possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point.

If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded

Indicator It means:

Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.

CL indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette

NO EDIT indicator • The recording format of the tape is DV, or a

memory on the loaded cassette.

Caution

With such a cassette, carrying out recording destroys the ClipLink log data.

DVCPRO tape is inserted. Replace the tape with one that has been recorded in DVCAM format.

• The recording format selected on this unit is DV (SP). In this case, you cannot use the editing functions.

During editing operation

The audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the tape. In this case, set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape. However, If your current purpose is recording only, you can use the tape as it is.

For more details, see “Troubleshooting” on page 98.

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To perform the following operations

Operation Do this:

Stop recording. Press the STOP button.

The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time period set with the STOP TIMER menu item (see page 64) for tape protection.

Remove the cassette. Press the EJECT button.

After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected. If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display (the time data type indicator “COUNTER” is lit), the CNT value is reset.

Inhibit the unit from outputting text information

Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61)

to OFF. (time data, operation mode indications, etc.) to the video monitor.

Change the time period before the unit switches

Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item

(see page 64). from stop mode to standby off mode.

Reference level for recording in DV (SP) format

On many consumer DV devices, recording is carried out at a reference level of

−12 dB. Threfore, when recording in DV (SP) format on this unit, using the fixed referenced level of −12 dB is recommended. When dubbing DVCAM source material recorded at a different reference level, you can carry out manual adjustment as described in the following.

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Player (DSR-1800A/1800AP/1600Aa)/

1600AP

a) On the DSR-1600A/1600AP, tape recorded

b) DSR-1500A/1500AP only

/1500A/1500AP) in E-E mode

Audio input selection: INT SG/1

kHz

REC mode: 2ch or 4ch depending

on DVCAM source

Reference level: Reference level

of the DVCAM source

VAR switch

at the reference level is played back.

: PRESET

i.LINK/ SDTI (QSDI)/ SDI

Recorder (DSR-1500A/ 1500AP) in E-E mode

REC FORMAT: DV (SP) VAR switch: REC

For each channel, observing the audio level meter, adjust the audio level to −12 dB with the level control knob.

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Playback

Settings for Playback

This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone player VCR.

For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings” (page 79).

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Video monitor

Player (DSR-1500A/1500AP)

OVER

INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

V:SDTI

COMPOSITE

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

SDTI

ANALOG

S VIDEO

-12

i.LINK

AES/EBU

Y-R,B

-20

SDI SG

SDI SG SDI SG

OUTPUT

-30

AUDIO

VIDEO

-40

SDI

COMPOSITE

CH 1/2

-60

SDTI

S VIDEO

CH 3/4

CH-

2 4

1 3

Y-R,B

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

1 Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch.

2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below.

Switch Setting

75 Ω termination switch ON (or attach a 75 Ω terminator.)

Input switch Set according to the type of input signal from this

unit.

REC INHI

SERVO

U-BIT

TC NOCLEDIT

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB F

REC MODE

VITC

2CH 4CH

EDIT MODE

48K 44.1K 32K

REPEATCOUNTER

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Playback Procedure

OVER

INPUT

U-BIT

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

SDTI

S VIDEO

i.LINK

Y-R,B

SDI SG

VIDEO

SDI

COMPOSITE

SDTI

S VIDEO

Y-R,B

SERVO

AUDIO

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

TC NOCLEDIT

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG SDI SG

AUDIO

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

PB FS

48K 44.1K 32K

REC MODE 2CH 4CH

V:SDTI

-12

-20

OUTPUT

-30

-40

-60

CH-

2 4

1 3

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

LOCAL/

REC INHI

REPEATCOUNTER

VITC

REMOTE

9P i.LINK

EDIT MODE

REMOTE switch

Note

When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector of this unit, set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch of this unit to REMOTE, turning the REMOTE indicator on. When not, set the switch to LOCAL, turning the indicator off.

1 Insert a cassette.

For details of cassette insertion see page 25, and for usable cassette types see page 23.

The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the STOP button lights. A few seconds later, if the STOP menu item under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item (see page 60) is set to PB, a still image will appear on the monitor screen.

2 Press the PLAY button.

This starts the playback operation. When the tape is played back all the way to the end, the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops.

If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded

Indicator It means:

Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.

CL indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette

NO EDIT indicator • The tape was recorded in the DV format, or a

memory on the loaded cassette.

DVCPRO tape is inserted. You cannot use it as a recording tape for editing.

• The recording format selected on this unit is DV (SP).

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To perform the following operations

Operation Do this:

Stop playback. Press the STOP button.

The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time set with the STOP TIMER menu item (see page 64) for tape protection.

Adjust the audio playback level.

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Play back in shuttle mode while monitoring the

video.

Play back in jog mode while monitoring the video.

For digital (optional DSBK-1501 required) or analog audio output

Set the VAR switch on the front panel to PB and use the REC/PB LEVEL control knob for each channel.

For outputs from the PHONES connector and MONITOR connector

Use the PHONES control knob on the front panel (outputs from the PHONES connector on the front panel and the MONITOR connector on the rear panel are adjusted).

To carry out a high-speed search (10 times normal speed) in forward or reverse direction, press the G or g button. To return to normal-speed playback, press the PLAY button.

Note

When performing these operations, set the LOCAL/ REMOTE switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

To carry out frame-by-frame playback in forward or reverse direction, press the f or F button. When you hold down the f or F button, playback is

continued in jog mode (−

/2 times normal speed) in

forward or reverse direction.

Note

When performing these operations, set the LOCAL/ REMOTE switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

Inhibit the unit from outputting text information

Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61)

to OFF. (time data, operation mode indications, etc.) to the video monitor.

Remove the cassette. Press the EJECT button.

If a CNT value is shown in the time counter display,

the CNT value is reset.

Disable the automatic rewind function.

Change the time period before the unit switches

Set the AUTO REW menu item (see page 61) to

DISABLE.

Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item

(see page 64). from stop mode to standby off mode.

a) When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 60) is set to ENABLE.

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Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback

Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat playback) between selected start and end points.

1 Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION

menu item (see page 59). You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the procedure described in the next section.

2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 59) to ON.

The REPEAT indicator lights.

3 Press the SET (YES) button to save the new setting and close the menu.

4 Press the PLAY button.

The unit repeats playback between the repeat start and end points set in step

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback

You can set the repeat playback start point (point A) and end point (point B) by using the current tape position or inputting time code values. To perform repeat playback after setting points A and B, press the PLAY button when the REMOTE indicator is off. When the DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit is connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel, you can also start repeat playback by pressing its PLAY button with the REMOTE indicator of this unit off.

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Note

When performing repeat playback using points A and B as the playback start and end points, make sure that the REPEAT TOP and REPEAT END menu items (see page 59) are set to A POINT and B POINT, respectively.

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Setting the current tape position as point A or B

Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat playback.

MENU RESET(NO)

OVER

INPUT

SERVO

U-BIT

AUDIO

VIDEO

V:SDTI

COMPOSITE

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

TC NOCLEDIT

SDTI

ANALOG

S VIDEO

-12

i.LINK

AES/EBU

Y-R,B

-20

SDI SG

SDI SG SDI SG

OUTPUT

-30

AUDIO

VIDEO

-40

-60

CH-

1 3

REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

-60

CH-

2 4

SDI

COMPOSITE

SDTI

S VIDEO

Y-R,B

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

PB FS

REC MODE

2CH 4CH

48K 44.1K 32K

REC INHI

REPEATCOUNTER

VITC

REMOTE

9P i.LINK

EDIT MODE

PRESET

SET(YES)

Buttons used for setting the current tape position

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as point A

Buttons used for setting the current tape position as point B

While holding down the SET (YES) button in the menu control section, press the g or G button. The time code value of the current tape position is set as point A or B, and a message “A set” or “B set” is displayed for 0.5 second in the time counter display. Once set, the point A or B time code value is held in the non-volatile memory of the unit until changed. It is not lost when the unit is powered off.

Note

When setting point A or B, you can only use a time code value. Even when COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SELECT button, you cannot use a CNT value to set point A or B.

To check the point A or B time code value

Press the g or G button in the menu control section. While the button is held down, the point A or B time code value is displayed on the monitor and in the time counter display. If you hold down the g and G buttons simultaneously, the value shown is the point B time code value minus the point A time code value. If the point A time code value is greater than the point B time code value, a minus sign (−) is shown before the value.

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Inputting time code values for points A and B

Using the following procedure, you can modify the time code value for point A or B.

1,15

8,11

1 Press the MENU button.

The following menu display appears.

MENU RESET(NO)

PRESET

SET(YES)

5,7,9,12

2,3,4,6,10,11

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SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Setup menu

Time counter display

2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button.

The display changes as follows.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION

MENU GRADE :BASIC

Operational

Time counter display

Monitor screen

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3 With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the G button.

The display changes as follows.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

REPEAT FUNCTION

AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE :STP&EJ

Monitor screen

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>REP FUNC

Time counter display

4 With “REPEAT FUNCTION” selected, press the G button.

The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

:OFF

T.TOP

V.END

>> REPEAT MD

Time counter display

Monitor screen

5 Press the F button to select “REPEAT TOP.”

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

SETUP MENU

:OFF

Monitor screen

T.TOP

V.END

>> REP TOP

Time counter display

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6 Press the G button.

The display changes as follows.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP * TAPE TOP A POINT

SETUP MENU

Monitor screen

T.TOP

: :

V.END

7 Press the F button to select “A POINT.”

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP * TAPE TOP A POINT

SETUP MENU

T.TOP

V.END

>>> Tape top

Time counter display

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>>> A point

Time counter display

Monitor screen

8 Press the g button.

The display changes as follows.

SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

Monitor screen

:OFF

V.END

>> REP TOP

Time counter display

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9 Press the F button to select “A PRESET.”

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

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10Press the G button.

SETUP MENU

Monitor screen

:OFF

V.END

>> A preset

Time counter display

The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time code value of the current point A is displayed below the screen title.

A PRESET MODE

A 00:00:00:00

INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY SHIFT : ( )( )KEY CLEAR : RESET KEY DATA SAVE : SET KEY TO MENU : MENU KEY

Monitor screen

11Use the g or G button to select the digit in the time code value display that

you want to change.

Each press of the button causes the digit to the left or right to begin flashing. Holding the button down moves the flashing digit continuously. If you want to clear the time code value, press the RESET (NO) button. The value is cleared to 00:00:00:00, and the leftmost digit begins flashing.

12Press the f or F button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing

digit.

Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously. To change other digits, return to step 11.

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13Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value.

The message “NOW SAVING...” is displayed on the monitor screen and “Saving...” is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is being saved in memory.

Caution

The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving operation. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the unit off.

If you want to discard the changed value

Press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET (YES) button to return to the menu display, then press the MENU button again to end the menu operation without saving the changed value into memory.

After the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as shown in step 9.

14To set point B, refer to steps 5 to 13. (Select “REPEAT END” in step 5, “B

POINT” in step 7, and “B PRESET” in step 9.)

15Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B

You can set any desired tape position as point A or B and cue up to the set point when required. To cue up to point A or B, holding down the g or G button in the menu control section, press the REW button in the tape transport control section.

For the methods of setting points A and B, see the previous section.

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Convenient Functions

for Editing Operation

Setting the Time Data

This unit is provided with the following functions related to time data.

• Display and reset CNT value

• Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time code and user bit data

• Set, display, record, and play back VITC

The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback mode, and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.

Note

The unit outputs no signal from the TC OUT connector unless it is in normal-speed playback mode.

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Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items (see page 61) to select the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications.

When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 62) to other than OFF, you can also display supplementary status information on the monitor screen such as editing mode settings and the operating mode of the internal time code generator.

For details of supplementary status information, see “Displaying Supplementary Status Information” on page

77.

The following explains how to use these functions.

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications

Time data and operation mode indications can be displayed on the monitor screen. Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display on this unit.

To view time data and operation mode indications on the monitor screen

Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to ON (factory default setting). The time data and the indication of the current operation mode are superimposed on the video signal that is being output from the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector, and can be viewed on the monitor screen.

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Monitor screen contents

The contents of the monitor screen are shown below.

A Time data type

C Drop frame indication for time code generator

(for DSR-1500A only)

. Drop frame mode (factory default setting)

: Non-drop frame mode

Time data

B Drop frame indication

for time code reader

C Drop frame indication

for time code generator

TCR

a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1500A only. The

character to appear in these two columns is always a colon ( : ) on the DSR-1500AP.

00:04 47.07*

PLAY

E DSR-1500A/1500AP operation mode

LOCK

D VITC field

indication

A Time data type

The following time data type indications are displayed.

Indication Description

CNT Count value of the time counter

TCR Time code data from time code reader

UBR User bit data from time code reader

TCR.

UBR.

TCG Time code data from time code generator

UBG User bit data from time code generator

T*R

U*R

a) You can switch between TC and VITC using the TC SELECT menu item

(see page 63).

b) “*” is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly.

(factory default setting)

Time code data from VITC reader

User bit data from VITC reader

Time code data from time code reader. The asterisk indicates an interpolation by the time code reader to make up for the time code data not correctly read from the tape.

User bit data from the time code reader. The asterisk indicates that last data is retained by the time code reader, as the new data has not been read correctly from the tape.

D VITC field indication

(blank) Display fields 1 and 3.

* Display fields 2 and 4.

E DSR-1500A/1500AP operation mode

Display Operation mode

CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded.

THREADING Tape loading

UNTHREADING Tape unloading

STANDBY OFF Standby off mode

T. RELEASE Tape tension released

STOP Stop mode

F. FWD Fast forward mode

REW Rewind mode

PREROLL Preroll mode

PLAY Playback mode (servo unlocked)

PLAY LOCK Playback mode (ser vo locked)

PLAY-PAUSE Temporary stop of playback

REC Record mode (servo unlocked)

REC LOCK Record mode (servo locked)

REC-PAUSE Temporary stop of recording

EDIT Edit mode (servo unlocked)

EDIT LOCK Edit mode (servo locked)

JOG STILL Still picture in jog mode

JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction

JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction

SHUTTLE (Speed) Shuttle mode

AUTO EDIT Automatic editing mode

PREVIEW Preview mode

REVIEW Review mode

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B Drop frame indication for time code reader (on DSR-1500A only)

. Drop frame mode (factory default setting)

: Non-drop frame mode

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To display the desired time data in the time counter display

Time data type indicators

OVER

INPUT

V:SDTI

SDTI

-12

i.LINK

-20

OUTPUT

-30

-40

SDI

-60

SDTI

CH-

2 4

1 3

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

S VIDEO

SDI SG

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

S VIDEO

AUDIO

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

ANALOG

AES/EBU

Y-R,B

SDI SG SDI SG

AUDIO

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

Y-R,B

U-BIT

SERVO

TC NOCLEDIT

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB FS

48K 44.1K 32K

REC INHI

REPEATCOUNTER

REC MODE

VITC

REMOTE

EDIT MODE

9P i.LINK

2CH 4CH

COUNTER SELECT button

To reset the CNT value

Press the RESET (NO) button in the menu control section. This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00.

Note

During playback, if the recording on the tape includes discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points.

Using the Internal Time Code Generator

You can set the initial time code value before recording the time code generated by the internal time code generator onto a tape. In addition, you can use the user bits to record such data as the date, time, scene number, reel number, or other useful information.

When an external time code generator is connected to the TC IN connector, the internal time code generator can be locked to (synchronized with) an external time code.

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Time counter display

Press the COUNTER SELECT button on the front panel. Each press of this button cycles through three options: CNT value, time code, and user bit data. The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

Time data type indicator

COUNTER CNT (count value of the time counter)

TC Time code (when recording, the time code is

U-BIT User bit data (when recording, the user bit

Note

Time data shown in the time counter display

generated by the internal time code generator; when playing back, the time code is read from the tape.)

data is according to the most recent settings; when playing back, the user bit data is read from the tape.)

When the REMOTE indicator in the front panel display section is lit, the COUNTER SELECT button does not operate while the tape is moving. In such cases, use the external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel to select the time data.

To set the initial time code value and user bit data

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OVER

INPUT

V:SDTI

SDTI

-12

i.LINK

-20

OUTPUT

-30

-40

SDI

-60

SDTI

CH-

2 4

1 3

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

S VIDEO

SDI SG

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

S VIDEO

AUDIO

CH-1 1/2

CH-2 3/4

ANALOG

AES/EBU

Y-R,B

SDI SG SDI SG

AUDIO

CH 1/2 CH 3/4

Y-R,B

U-BIT

TC NOCLEDIT

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

PB FS

48K 44.1K 32K

1 Press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time

data type indicator “TC” or “U-BIT.”

TC: To set the initial time code value U-BIT: To set user bit data

The current time code value or user bit data is shown in the time counter display.

REC INHI

SERVO

REC MODE 2CH 4CH

EDIT MODE

REPEATCOUNTER

VITC

REMOTE 9P i.LINK

4,5,6

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2 Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 63) as

shown below.

Menu item Setting

TC MODE “INT PRESET”

RUN MODE “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN”

DF MODE (for DSR-1500A only)

Normally “ON (DF)”

3 Press the TC PRESET button in the menu control

section.

The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and in the time counter display on the front panel. The leftmost digit keeps flashing. One of the following menu screens is displayed on the monitor depending on the setting made in step 1

TC PRESET MODE

TCG 00:00:00:00

INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY SHIFT : ( )( )KEY CLEAR : RESET KEY DATA SAVE : SET KEY ABORT : TC PRESET KEY

Initial time code value setting screen

Note

UB PRESET MODE

UBG 00:00:00:00

INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY SHIFT : ( )( )KEY CLEAR : RESET KEY DATA SAVE : SET KEY ABORT : TC PRESET KEY

User bit setting screen

If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT value is being displayed, the message “COUNTER MODE IS SELECTED.” will appear on the monitor screen and “CNT mode!” will appear in the time counter display on the front panel. If this happens, press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time data type indicator “TC” or “U-BIT.”

4 Use the g and G buttons to move the flashing digit to

the value to be changed.

5 Use the f and F buttons to change the value of the

flashing digit.

Enter hexadecimal values (0 to 9, A to F) when setting user bit data.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired

values for all digits. To set a value of 00:00:00:00, simply press the RESET (NO) button.

7 Press the SET (YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, and the new settings are stored in memory. After this saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and the time counter display return to their usual status.

Note

The set data may be lost if you power off the unit while the above saving operation is in progress. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering off.

Advancement of internal time code generator

The internal time code generator can advance in either of two modes, which can be set with the RUN MODE menu item (see page 63). FREE RUN: Advancement starts when the data saving

operation is completed.

REC RUN: Advancement starts when recording starts and

stops when recording stops.

To set the current time as the initial time code value

In step 2 above, set the RUN MODE menu item to FREE RUN, then set the current time (format: HH:MM:SS:FF = hours: minutes:seconds:frame number) in step 3 and subsequent steps.

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes

The internal time code generator can be synchronized with an external time code (LTC) input to this unit.

To synchronize the internal time code to external time code

Input an external time code (LTC) signal to the TC IN connector, then set the TC MODE menu item (see page

63) to EXT REGEN. The internal time code generator locks onto the external time code and starts advancing. Once the internal time code generator has been synchronized in this way, you can disconnect the external time code input and this unit will maintain the synchronized time code.

Note

When the selected input mode is “SDTI” or “i.LINK” (the SDTI or i.LINK indicator is lit in the INPUT signal display section), setting the TC MODE menu item to EXT REGEN causes the internal time code generator to

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automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the SDTI or i.LINK interface.

1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.

Once an external time code signal has been input, the internal time code advancement mode and frame count mode are automatically set as follows:

Advancement mode: FREE RUN Frame count mode: Same as external time code (drop

frame or non-drop frame)

To confirm external synchronization

Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode, then press the REC button. Look at the time counter display and check that the time code value displayed there matches the external time code value.

Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function

The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal

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time code generator to rewrite time code or user bits when the time code recorded on a tape is discontinuous. When recording in DVCAM format, you can start recording time code from an initial value which can be set freely (see page 46).

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Setup menu

Time counter display

2 Press the f or F button to select “AUTO

FUNCTION.”

SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Auto func

Time counter display

Notes

• Use a tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format. (You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape recorded in DV format.)

• The time code recording starts from the current tape position. Cue the tape up beforehand to the required start position.

• If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is recorded, the ClipLink log data will be lost.

Use the following procedure.

MENU RESET(NO)

PRESET

SET(YES)

7,8

3,5

Monitor screen

3 Press the G button.

This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

SDTI DUBBING

i.LINK DUBBING TC INSERT

Monitor screen

SDTI DUB

Time counter display

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4 Press the F button to select “TC INSERT.”

AUTO FUNCTION MENU SDTI DUBBING i.LINK DUBBING

TC INSERT

Monitor screen

TC insert

Time counter display

5 Press the G button.

7 Press the SET (YES) button.

Time code recording starts from the current tape position.

TC INSERT

EXECUTING.

TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Executing

Time counter display

The following message appears.

TC INSERT

INSERT THE TAPE IN

THIS VTR.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Note

Set tape!

Time counter display

If the recording format is not DVCAM, a different message appears.

See “When recording format is not DVCAM” (page

49).

6 Insert the cassette.

A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears.

Note

If the recording format of the tape is not DVCAM, a different message appears.

See “When the recording format of the tape is not DVCAM” (page 49).

When the recording ends, the message “TC INSERT COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES BUTTON.” appears on the monitor screen and “Completed” appears in the time counter display.

8 Press the SET (YES) button to exit the menu.

When recording format is not DVCAM

When you carry out step 5 of the foregoing procedure, the following message appears.

TC INSERT

NO TC INSERT FUNCTION

AVAILABLE, DV RECORDING

FORMAT SELECTED.

SELECT DVCAM RECORDING

FORMAT.

PUSH THE YES BUTTON.

Not DVCAM!

Time counter display

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TC INSERT

START TC INSERT?

START:YES KEY ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

TC insert?

Time counter display

To cancel the TC insert operation

Press the MENU button.

Monitor screen

Press the SET (YES) button to end the operation and do it over again after setting the REC FORMAT menu item (see page 60) to DVCAM. You can use the TC insert function in DVCAM format only.

When the recording format of the tape is not DVCAM

When you carry out step 7 of the foregoing procedure, the following message appears.

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TC INSERT

TC INSERT IS ABORTED

DUE TO NON DVCAM

FORMAT SOURCE.

PUSH THE YES BUTTON.

Monitor screen

Not DVCAM!

Time counter display

Press the SET (YES) button to end the operation and do it over again after replacing the tape with one recorded in DVCAM format.

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High-Speed and LowSpeed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing

Note

When controlling this unit from external equipment, set the REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 68) and the LOCAL/REMOTE switch so that the remote mode indicators in the display section are on or off as follows.

• When using an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector:

Points

Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points.

When F. FWD/REW under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item (see page 60) is set to PB (factory default setting), you can use the F FWD and REW buttons on this unit or external equipment for high-speed search.

Search Operations via External Equipment

You can control the unit in the following operation modes from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel, a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10 connected to the CONTROL S connector (on the front panel), or control equipment connected to the i.DV IN/OUT connector. Shuttle: Use this mode to view color video playback at

speeds ranging from 0 to 60 times normal speed in both directions.

Note

When controlling the unit from the DSRM-10 for shuttle-mode search, the maximum search speed is 16 times normal speed in both directions.

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE

(REMOTE indicator lights.)

REMOTE I/F menu item 9PIN

(9P indicator lights.)

• When using a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit connected to the CONTROL S connector:

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL

REMOTE I/F menu item —

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• When using equipment connected to the i.DV IN/ OUT connector:

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE

(REMOTE indicator lights.)

REMOTE I/F menu item i.LINK

(i.LINK indicator lights.)

For description on how to carry out search operations via external equipment, see the operating instructions for the equipment.

Jog: Use this mode for low-speed search and frame-by-

frame search.

Digital slow: Use this mode for noise-free color video

playback at speeds ranging from 0 to speed in both directions.

Still: Use this mode to view a still picture of any field. Jog audio: Use this mode to monitor the audio at speeds

ranging from 1 to directions.

/30 times normal speed in both

/2 times normal

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Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format

In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to dub signals in DVCAM/DV format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the SDTI (QSDI) or i.LINK interface. To use the SDTI (QSDI) interface, the optional DSBK1501 board is required. When you dub data recorded by a DVCAM camcorder that supports the ClipLink function, you can also include the data stored in the cassette memory.

Notes

• It is not possible to dub signals recorded in DV (LP) format. Digital dubbing is carried out in the digital format used on the source tape regardless of the recording format selected on this unit. If the source tape begins with a section in which no signals are recorded, the

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corresponding no-signal section created at the beginning of the tape recorded on this unit may have a different length depending on the digital format of the source tape, the recording format selected on this unit, etc. During dubbing, if the digital format of the source tape changes, no signals are recorded until the initial digital format is restored. No signals are recorded also when the digital format used on the player is DV (LP).

• Regardless of the audio recording mode setting of this unit, dubbing is performed with the original audio recording mode unchanged (two-channel/48 kHz mode or four-channel/32 kHz mode).

• Approximately the last 2 minutes of the tape may not be copied because of differences in tape lengths. (If an index picture is recorded in this portion, it may also not be copied.)

• A continuous recorded section of approximately 5 seconds is required before the recording start point. It is recommended to record beforehand color bars or a similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this unit.

Connections for dubbing via SDTI (QSDI) interface

To perform SDTI (QSDI) dubbing, connect the REMOTE connectors and the SDTI (QSDI) IN/OUT connectors on this unit and a DVCAM device with SDTI (QSDI) connectors.

Connections for dubbing via i.LINK interface

To carry out dubbing through the i.LINK interface, connect the i.DV IN/OUT connectors on this unit and the player. Use the following procedure.

MENU RESET(NO)

1,9

PRESET

SET(YES)

3,4,5

2,4

1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

2 Press the f or F button to select “AUTO

FUNCTION.”

SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Setup menu

Time counter display

Auto func

Time counter display

For details of the connections and switch settings, see “Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing” on page 90.

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3 Press the G button.

This displays the items on level 1 of the auto mode execution menu.

6 Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording

tape in this unit.

A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

SDTI DUBBING

i.LINK DUBBING TC INSERT

Monitor screen

SDTI DUB

Time counter display

4 Press the G button to display the menu level 2 for the

item “SDTI DUBBING,” and select the data to be dubbed with the F button.

Example: Selecting “A/V/TC/CM”

AUTO FUNCTION MENU SDTI DUBBING A/V A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM

>A/V/TC/CM

Time counter display

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

START QSDI DUBBING?

START:YES KEY ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Start dub?

Time counter display

To cancel the dubbing operation

Press the MENU button.

7 Press the SET (YES) button.

The tape is automatically wound back to the beginning, and dubbing starts.

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

EXECUTING.

Executing

Time counter display

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Monitor screen

5 Press the G button.

The following message appears.

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

INSERT RECORD TAPE IN

THIS VTR AND SOURCE

TAPE IN THE PLAYER VTR.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Set tape!

Time counter display

TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress

Press the STOP button.

When the dubbing is completed, message “COMPLETED” appears on the monitor screen and “Completed” in the time counter display. The source tape and recording tape are both automatically rewound to the beginning, and the cassettes ejected. When the cassette is ejected, this unit returns to the state in step 5.

Note

If the recording format of the source tape is DV (LP), different messages appear.

See “When the recording format of the source tape is DV (LP)” (page 54).

8 To continue by dubbing another tape, repeat steps 6

and 7.

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9 When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU

button to exit the menu.

If the following message appears in step 6 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

CM MEMORY STORAGE

CAPACITY OF THE RECORD

TAPE IS TOO SMALL.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you insert the cassettes in step 6, the cassette memory capacity of the cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are checked automatically. If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is larger

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than that of the recording tape, the above message appears. In this case, replace the recording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity.

If the following message appears in step 7 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

SDTI DUBBING IS ABORTED.

EXECUTE CM COPY?

CM capacity!

Time counter display

Copy CM?

Time counter display

When the recording format of the source tape is DV (LP)

When you carry out step 7 of the foregoing procedure, the following messages appear.

• When the player is not the DSR-2000/2000P/2000A/ 2000AP

During execution

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

EXECUTING.

TCR 00:02.45.25 UBR 00:00.00.00

PLAYER VTR'S SERVO

UNLOCKED.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen (Example display for DSR-1500A)

After execution

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

DUBBING COMPLETED.

HOWEVER, PLAYER VTR'S

SERVO UNLOCKED

DURING DUBBING.

PUSH THE SET BUTTON.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

SV unlocked

Time counter display

• When the player is the DSR-2000/2000P/2000A/

COPY :YES KEY NOT COPY:NO KEY

Monitor screen

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 7, or if dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than the recording tape, the above message appears to confirm whether or not to

2000AP

During execution

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

EXECUTING.

TCR 00:03.00.27 UBR 00:00.00.00

copy the contents of the cassette memory. To copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the SET (YES) button. If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the RESET (NO) button. If you press the RESET (NO) button, however, the contents of the cassette

NON DVCAM/DV(SP) FORMAT

SOURCE.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen (Example display

or DSR-1500A)

memory may not agree with the material recorded on the tape.

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After execution

SDTI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

DUBBING COMPLETED. HOWEVER, A NON DVCAM/ DV(SP) FORMAT SEGMENT

WAS ON THE SOURCE TAPE.

PUSH THE SET BUTTON.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

No DVCAM/DV

Time counter display

In either case, the source tape section recorded in DV (LP) format is dubbed as a no-signal section.

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Menu Settings

Menu Organization

As shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it.

For details of the AUTO FUNCTION menu, see “Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format” on page 52 and “Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on page 48.

For details of the digital hours meter display, see “Regular Checks” on page 95.

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The items of the setup menu are divided into several functional groups on level 1, and except for the MENU GRADE item the settings themselves are made on level 2 or level 3. Also, the menu items are divided into two categories according to how frequently they are accessed: the “basic” items, to which frequent access is normally required, and the “enhanced” items, which are less frequently used. In the following figure, the items shown in boldface are basic items, and the other items are enhanced items. The menu settings are saved in non-volatile memory, which means they are not erased when you power off the unit after executing the setting operation.

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Menu organization

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Menu selection level

SETUP MENU

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

DISPLAY CONTROL

TIME CODE

TAPE PROTECTION

REPEAT FUNCTION

AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE

REC FORMAT

REC INHIBIT

SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW A MODE CHANGE

CHARA. DISPLAY CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE CHARA. VSIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

REF ALARM

TC MODE RUN MODE DF MODE TC SELECT VITC

TCG REGEN UB BINARY GP. VITC POS SEL-1 VITC POS SEL-2 VITC OUTPUT EE OUT PHASE MUTE IN SRCH

FROM STOP FROM STILL

REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

CASSETTE OUT F. FWD/REW STOP STANDBY OFF

SHUTTLE F. FWD/REW

STOP TIMER STILL TIMER NEXT MODE

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Menu selection level

VIDEO CONTROL

AUDIO CONTROL

INTERFACE SELECT

SETUP BANK OPERATION

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INT VIDEO SG STD/NON-STD OUT REF SEL SETUP REMOVE SETUP ADD CC(F1) BLANK CC(F2) BLANK WIDE MODE ESR MODE PROCESS CONTROL

INPUT BLANK

REC MODE INPUT ARRANGE LEVEL SELECT INT AUDIO SG JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE AUDIO EDIT DV PB ATT

VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT REMOTE I/F

RECALL BANK1 RECALL BANK2 RECALL BANK3 RECALL BANK4 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2 SAVE BANK 3 SAVE BANK 4

a) a)

C PHASE MODE ADJ RANGE VIDEO GAIN CHROMA GAIN CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL BLACK LEVEL

a) b)

LINE 335

REF LEVEL CH1 IN LEVEL CH2 IN LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

MENU GRADE

SDTI DUBBING

i.LINK DUBBING

TC INSERT

T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING

A/V A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM A/V A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM

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Setup Menu

The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below.

Indications of menu items and settings

• In the table below entitled “Menu contents,” the indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets ([ ]).

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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings

REPEAT FUNCTION [> REP

FUNC]: Make settings for

repeat playback mode.

REPEAT MODE [>>

REPEAT MD]:

Determine whether or not to put the unit into repeat playback mode.

REPEAT TOP [>> REP

TOP]: Determine

whether the repeat start point is the beginning of tape or point A.

REPEAT END [>> REP

END]: Determine

whether the repeat end point is the end of the video recorded portion, the end of tape or point B.

A PRESET [>> A preset]:

Specify a time code value to be used as the setting of point A.

B PRESET [>> B preset]:

Specify a time code value to be used as the setting of point B.

Examples:

Indication on monitor screen

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]

CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass. out]

*EE

Indication in time counter display

[>>> EE]

• Settings preceded by an asterisk (such as *EE) are factory default settings.

• In the time counter display, one to three “>” symbols may precede item or setting indications depending on the current menu level. Larger numbers of “>” symbols indicate lower menu levels.

Description of settings

*OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not put the unit into repeat playback

mode.

ON [>>> ON]: Put the unit into repeat playback mode. ON (FREEZE) [>>> FREEZE]: Put the unit into freeze

playback mode. In this case, while the unit is cueing up to the repeat start point, the freeze picture of the repeat end point is displayed.

*TAPE TOP [>>> Tape top]: The repeat start point is the

beginning of tape.

A POINT [>>> A point]: The repeat start point is point A as

set by the user.

*VIDEO END [>>> VD end]: The repeat end point is the end

of the video recorded portion.

TAPE END [>>> Tape end]: The repeat end point is the end

of tape.

B POINT [>>> B point]: The repeat end point is point B as set

by the user.

For details, see “Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback” on page 37.

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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings

AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]:

Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signals from other equipment are input. When this unit is used as the recorder for cut editing, it is possible to output the input audio and video signals to the monitor. This enables editing operation to be carried out using a single monitor.

LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select which of the tape

transport control buttons (EJECT, REW, PLAY, F FWD, STOP, and REC) operate when the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is set to “REMOTE.”

REC FORMAT [> REC FMT]: Select the recording format. *DVCAM [>> DVCAM]: DVC A M fo r mat

REC INHIBIT [> REC INH]: Determine whether to prohibit

recording on tape.

SEARCH ENABLE [> Search ENA]: Select whether to enable

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playback in shuttle/jog mode by the use of the arrow (fFgG) buttons.

MAX SRCH SPEED [> Max

SRCH]: Specify the

maximum tape speed in search (shuttle) mode and F. FWD (fast forward)/REW (rewind) mode.

CASSETTE OUT [>>

Cass. out]: Operations

when the cassette has been ejected

F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/

REW]: Operations

when in fast forward or rewind mode

STOP [>> STOP]:

Operations when in stop mode

STANDBY OFF [>> STBY

OFF]: Operations

when in standby off mode

SHUTTLE [>> SHUTTLE]:

Specify the maximum tape speed in search (shuttle) mode.

F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/

REW]: Specify the

maximum tape speed in F. FWD/REW mode.

Description of settings

*EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from

other equipment.

PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals.

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from

other equipment.

*PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

playback video signal. Audio signals are muted.

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from

other equipment.

*PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

still picture.

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from

other equipment.

*PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

still picture.

ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: All of the tape transport control

buttons are disabled.

*STOP & EJECT [>> STOP&EJ]: Only the STOP and EJECT

buttons are enabled.

ALL ENABLE [>> All ENA]: All of the tape transport control

buttons are enabled, and settings such as preroll time change or time data display selection are effective.

DV (SP) [>> DV (SP)]: DV (SP) format

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not prohibit recording on tape. ON [>> ON]: Prohibit recording on tape. (The REC INHI

indicator in the display section lights.)

*DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not enable. ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Enable.

X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed *X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed X16 [>>> X16]: Maximum 16 times normal speed

MAX [>>> MAX]: No maximum tape speed is specified. *X85 [>>> X85]: Maximum 85 times normal speed X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed

Note

When this item is set to MAX, the playback video signal is muted.

PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time. 15 SEC [>> 15 sec] to 0 SEC [>> 0 sec]: The preroll time can

AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode

following cue-up.

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be set in one-second increments to between 0 and 15

seconds. A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing. When an editing control unit such as the PVE-500 has been connected, this setting is disabled and the setting on the editing control unit is in effect. Operations such as the preroll time setting and the time data switching operation are also performed on the editing control unit. Factory default setting: 5 SEC [>> 5 sec]

*STOP [>> STOP]: Stop mode STILL [>> STILL]: Output still pictures in search mode.

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PLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from

stop mode to playback mode. In an editing system including an editing control unit such as the PVE-500, you can adjust this setting so that the delay before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks of the editing system. It is then no longer necessary to synchronize the decks for editing, and the preroll time can be shortened.

AUTO REW [> Auto REW]: Select whether to rewind the tape

automatically when recording or playback reaches the end

of a tape.

A MODE CHANGE [> Aud change]: Determine whether or

not to permit audio insert editing that uses a different audio

recording mode (2- or 4-channel mode) from that which

was used for the tape loaded in the recorder.

Note

This is used when entirely changing the recording audio mode. At the IN and OUT points, audio recording is muted.

Description of settings

16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4

delay]: The larger the numerical value, the longer the

delay.

Factory default setting: 5 FRAME DELAY [>> 5 delay] (for

DSR-1500A) or 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 delay] (for DSR1500AP)

DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not rewind the tape

automatically.

*ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Rewind the tape automatically.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not permit.

ON [>> ON]: Permit.

DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit

CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not

to output text (such as time code values) from the B−Y/

CPST (SUPER) connector.

CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text

superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST (SUPER)

connector to the monitor.

CHARA. TYPE [> Chara type]: Set the type of characters in

text superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST

(SUPER) connector to the monitor.

CHARA. VSIZE [> Chara size]: Determine the vertical size of

characters such as time code output from the B−Y/CPST

(SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the

monitor.

DISPLAY INFO [> DISP info]: Select information

superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST (SUPER)

connector to the monitor.

Description of settings

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting,

pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output.)

*ON [>> ON]: Output text.

Use the fFgG buttons in the menu control section to adjust the text position while watching the monitor screen. To return to level 1 of the setup menu, press the MENU button.

Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen. *WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black

background

BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white

background

WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black

outline

BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white

outline

Make the selection while watching the monitor screen.

*X1 [>> X1]: Standard size X2 [>> X2]: 2 times standard size

*TIME DATA & STATUS [>> Time&STA]: Time data and

operating mode indications

TIME DATA & UB [>> Time&UB]: Time data selected using

the COUNTER SELECT button, and user bit data (When user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SELECT button, user bit data and time code are shown.)

TIME DATA & CNT [>> Time&CNT]: Time data selected

using the COUNTER SELECT button, and CNT value (When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SELECT button, CNT value and time code are shown.)

TIME DATA & TIME[>> Time&Time]: Time data and VITC TIME DATA ONLY [>> Time]: Time data only REC DATE & TIME [>> REC Date]: The time data selected

with the COUNTER SELECT button is shown in the time counter display, and the date and time of recording are shown on the monitor screen.

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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit

SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status

information superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST

(SUPER) connector to the monitor.

MENU DISPLAY [> Menu DISP]: Set the type of characters in

menu text superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST

(SUPER) connector to the monitor.

PEAK HOLD [> Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for the

audio level meters.

OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not

to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level

meters once the indications light.

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BRIGHTNESS [> Brightness]: Set the brightness of front

panel indicators.

ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are

issued or not.

REF ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm

messages related to reference video signal are issued or

not.

Description of settings

*OFF [>> OFF]: Nothing of supplementary status information EDIT PRESET [>> Edit pre]: Indications of the editing mode

settings made from the connected editing control unit

TC MODE [>> TC mode]: Indications of the operating mode

of internal time code generator

REMAIN [>> Remain]: Remaining capacity of the tape AUDIO MIXING [>> Aud Mix]: Indications of input audio

mixing

ALL [>> ALL]: All of the above-mentioned items of

supplementary status information

For details of supplementary status information displayed on the monitor when a setting other than OFF is selected, see “Displaying Supplementary Status Information” on page 77.

Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen. *WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black

background

BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white

background

WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black

outline

BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white

outline

1.5 SEC [1.5 sec] to OFF [>> OFF]: Set the peak hold time in the range of OFF (no peak hold) to 1.5 seconds in 0.1 second steps.

Factory default setting: OFF [>> OFF]

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not hold the OVER indication display. ON (HOLD) [>> ON]: Hold the OVER indication display.

Note

With ON selected, once the display is held it will remain held unless you change the setting to OFF.

Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum.

100 % [>> 100%] *75 % [>> 75%] 50 % [>> 50%]

OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued. *ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.

OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.

*ON (LIMITED) [>> ON (Limit)]: Alarm messages are issued

only during recording mode, EE mode, REC-pause mode, and edit mode.

ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.

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TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generator

TC MODE [> TC mode]: Determine the time code to use:

internal time code using a preset initial value, regenerated internal time code (locked to time code read from tape), or external time code.

RUN MODE [> RUN mode]: Select the advancement (RUN)

mode of the time code generator.

(For DSR-1500A only) DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time code

generator and time counter operate in drop frame mode or non-drop frame mode. Normally select drop frame mode to keep in synchronization with real time. The non-drop frame mode is useful for example when using computer graphics, and working on a frame count basis.

TC SELECT [> TC select]: Determine which to display in the

time counter display, TC or VITC.

VITC [> VITC]: Determine whether to record the internally

generated time code as VITC.

TCG REGEN [> TCG regen]: Select the signal to be

regenerated when the time code generator is in the regeneration mode (i.e., when the TC MODE menu item is set to INT REGEN or EXT REGEN).

UB BINARY GP. [> Binary Gp.]: Select the user bit binary

group flag of the time code generator.

Note

When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN, the user-bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the time code input to this unit.

Description of settings

*INT PRESET [>> PRESET]: Use internal time code with a

preset initial value.

INT REGEN [>> REGEN]: Use internal time code locked to

time code read from tape.

EXT REGEN [>> EXT]: Use external time code selected as

follows.

• When TC is selected

External time code input to the TC IN connector

• When VITC is selected

The VITC time code present in the input video signal

Note

When the selected input mode is SDTI or i.LINK (the V:SDTI, SDTI, or i.LINK indicator is lit in the INPUT signal display section), setting this item to EXT REGEN causes the internal time code generator to automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the SDTI or i.LINK interface.

*FREE RUN [>> FREE RUN]: Time code generator keeps

running.

REC RUN [>> REC RUN]: Time code generator only runs

while recording.

Note

Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editing control unit. With the REC RUN setting, editing will not be carried out correctly.

*ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode OFF (NDF) [>> OFF (NDF)]: Non-drop frame mode

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VITC [>> VITC]: Display VITC.

*TC [>> TC]: Display TC.

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not record the internally generated time

code as VITC. (VITC present in the input video signal is recorded unchanged.)

*ON [>> ON]: Record the internally generated time code as

VITC.

*TC & UB [>> TC & UB]: Both the time code and user bits are

regenerated.

TC [>> TC]: Only the time code is regenerated. UB [>> UB]: Only the user bits are regenerated.

*000: NOT SPECIFIED [>> 000]: Character set not specified 001: ISO CHARACTER [>> 001]: 8-bit characters conforming

to ISO 646 and ISO 2022

010: UNASSIGNED-1 [>> 010]: Undefined 011: UNASSIGNED-2 [>> 011]: Undefined 100: UNASSIGNED-3 [>> 100]: Undefined 101: PAGE/LINE [>> 101]: Multiplex 110: UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined 111: UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined

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TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generator

VITC POS SEL-1 [> VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the

VITC in.

Note

You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-2.

VITC POS SEL-2 [> VITC pos-2]: Select a line to insert the

VITC in.

Note

You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-1.

VITC OUTPUT [> VITC out]: Select the time code to be output

as VITC.

EE OUT PHASE [> EE out]: Determine the output phase for

the LTC signal output from the TC OUT connector when recording time code and in STOP REC mode (forced EE mode).

MUTE IN SRCH [> Mute in SR]: Select whether to mute the

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output from the TC OUT connector in search (jog/shuttle) mode.

Description of settings

(For DSR-1500A) 20 LINE [>> 20 line] to 12 LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line

from 12 to 20.

Factory default setting: 16 LINE [>> 16 line]

(For DSR-1500AP) 22 LINE [>> 22 line] to 9 LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line

from 9 to 22.

Factory default setting: 19 LINE [>> 19 line]

(For DSR-1500A) 20 LINE [>> 20 line] to 12 LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line

from 12 to 20.

Factory default setting: 18 LINE [>> 18 line]

(For DSR-1500AP) 22 LINE [>> 22 line] to 9 LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line

from 9 to 22.

Factory default setting: 21 LINE [>> 21 line]

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output VITC. TC [>> TC]: Output TC after converting it into VITC.

*VITC [>> VITC]: Output VITC.

*MUTE [>> mute]: Mute the output.

THROUGH [>> through]: Output the time code input to the

TC IN connector as it is. (See example configuration on page 70.)

VIDEO INPUT PHASE [>> V input]: Output the time code

with the same phase as the input video signal phase.

(See example configuration on page 70.)

VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE [>> V output]: Output the time code

with the same phase as the output video signal phase.

(See example configuration on page 71.)

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute. *ON [>> ON]: Mute.

TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape and video head protection

FROM STOP [> From STOP]:

Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode.

STOP TIMER [>> STP

timer]: Set the time to

switch from stop mode to tape protection mode.

FROM STILL [> From STILL]:

Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode. Also select the type of tape protection

STILL TIMER [>> STL

timer]: Set the time to

switch from still search mode to tape protection mode.

mode.

NEXT MODE [>> Next

mode]: Select the type

of tape protection mode to follow still search mode when the time set with the STILL TIMER menu item elapses.

Description of settings

0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec] to 5 MIN [>>> 5 min]: Select time from

12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0.1 second.

Factory default setting: 1 MIN [>>> 1 min]

Note

If the value is set to 1 minute or more, the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute, which makes start up slower.

0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec] to 5 MIN [>>> 5 min]: Select time from 12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0.1 second.

Factory default setting: 1 MIN [>>> 1 min]

Note

If the value is set to 1 minute or more, the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute, which makes start up slower.

*STEP FWD [>>> Step]: The tape is advanced at

/30 times

normal speed for about 2 seconds.

STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode

Note

The Step setting is enabled only when “STILL TIMER” is set to less than 1 minute.

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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings

INT VIDEO SG [> Video SG]: Select the test signal to be

output from the internal test signal generator. When SG is selected using the VIDEO button in the video/audio input setting section, the internal test signal generator outputs the selected test signal. This signal can be recorded.

STD/NON-STD [> STD/N-STD]: Select the STD or NON-STD

mode in accordance with the composite video or S-video input.

OUT REF SEL [> Out Ref]: Select the reference video signal

to use.

(For DSR-1500A only) SETUP REMOVE [> Setup rmv]: Determine whether or not to

remove black setup (7.5 IRE) from input analog video signals when converting them into digital signals.

(For DSR-1500A only) SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Determine whether or not to add

black setup to analog video output signals.

(For DSR-1500A only) CC(F1) BLANK [> CC1 blank]: Select whether to mute the

closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field of the output video signal.

(For DSR-1500A only) CC(F2) BLANK [> CC2 blank]: Select whether to mute the

closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field of the output video signal.

WIDE MODE [> Wide mode]: Determine whether to retain

wide-screen aspect ratio information accompanying video being recorded or played back.

ESR MODE [> ESR mode]: Select whether to enable the edge

subcarrier reducer (ESR).

(For DSR-1500A)

*75% COLOR BARS [>> 75% bars]: 75% color bar signal BLACK BURST [>> BB]: Black burst signal

(For DSR-1500AP)

*100% COLOR BARS [>> 100% bars]: 100% color bar signal 75% COLOR BARS [>> 75% bars]: 75% color bar signal BLACK BURST [>> BB]: Black burst signal

*FORCED STD [>> STD]: The STD mode is always used

(forced STD mode).

FORCED NON-STD [>> NON-STD]: Use this setting when

the input video signal is unstable (forced NON-STD mode).

*REF VIDEO [>> REF]: Use the signal input to a REF. VIDEO

IN connector as the reference video signal. The input video signal to be edited is required to be in synchronization with the reference video signal.

INPUT VIDEO [>> INPUT]: Use the input video signal

selected with the VIDEO button in the video/audio input setting section.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not remove black setup. ON (REMOVE) [>> ON]: Remove black setup.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add black setup. ON (ADD) [>> ON]: Add black setup.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute. ON [>> ON]: Mute.

*AUTO [>> Auto]: When video being recorded or played back

is accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information, retain the information.

OFF [>> OFF]: Ignore wide-screen aspect ratio information. ON [>> ON]: Whenever recording or playing back video, retain

wide-screen aspect ratio information.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not enable. ON [>> ON]: Enable.

When playing back a composite signal, set this to ON.

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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings

PROCESS CONTROL [> Proc ctrl]

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(For DSR-1500AP only)

INPUT BLANK [> Input blnk]

C PHASE MODE [>> C

Phas MD]: Select the

phase rotation mode for chroma phase

control. The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video, S-video, SDI and component video signals.

ADJ RANGE [>> Adj

range]: Select the

variable range of the

VIDEO and CHROMA

gains.

VIDEO GAIN [>> V gain]:

Adjust the video output

level.

CHROMA GAIN [>> C

gain]: Adjust the

chroma output level.

CHROMA PHASE [>> C

phase]: Adjust the

chroma phase.

(For DSR-1500A only)

SETUP LEVEL [>> Setup

lev]: Adjust the black

setup level.

(For DSR-1500AP only)

BLACK LEVEL [>> Black

lev]: Adjust the black

level.

LINE 335 [>> Line 335]:

Switch blanking on or

off for the 335th line of

the input video signal.

*U/V (COMPOSITE) [>>> Cmpst]: Select this setting when

observing the composite video output level using a composite vectorscope.

PB/PR (COMPONENT) [>>> Cmpnt]: Select this setting

when observing the component video output level using a component vectorscope.

*–3 to +3 (dB) [>>> –3/+3]: −3 dB to +3 dB WIDE [>>> wide]: −∞ to +3 dB

000 [>>> 000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF] Factory default setting: 200H

00 [>>> 00] to FF [>>> FF] Factory default setting: 80H

000 [>>>000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF] Factory default setting: 200H

000 [>>> 000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF] Factory default setting: 200H

BLANK [>>> blank]: Blank. THROUGH [>>> through]: Do not blank.

AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control

REC MODE [> REC mode]: Select the audio recording mode. *2 CHANNEL (48kHz) [>> 2 ch]: 2-channel, 48-kHz mode

Description of settings

4 CHANNEL (32kHz) [>> 4 ch]: 4-channel, 32-kHz mode

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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control

INPUT ARRANGE [> Input arng]: Make settings for input

audio mixing.

Note

When, in 4-channel mode, analog audio is selected for all four channels (channels 1/2 and 3/4), the same analog audio signals are recorded on channels 1 and 3 and on channels 2 and 4, respectively. That is, the analog signal recorded on channel 1 is also recorded on channel 3 and the analog signal recorded on channel 2 is also recorded on channel 4. You can adjust the audio level on each of the four channels separately using the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs with the VAR switch set to REC.

Description of settings

Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as follows.

(1) Use the fFgG buttons

to move the cursor and the SET

(YES) button to toggle the setting on and off.

(2) To save the settings, press the MENU button to return to

the previous screen, then press the SET (YES) button.

Example settings:

AUDIO INPUT SOURCE

ARRANGE

in1 in2 in3 in4

ch1:*on ch2: on on ch3: ch4 on

ON/OFF : SET KEY TO MENU : MENU KEY

A Input audio channel 1 (“in1”) is recorded on audio channel 1

(“ch1”) on tape.

B Input audio channels 2 and 4 (“in2” and “in4”) are recorded

mixed on audio channel 2 (“ch2”) on tape.

C Input audio channel 4 (“in4”) is recorded on audio channel 3

(“ch3”) on tape.

D Input audio channel 3 (“in3”) is recorded on audio channel 4

(“ch4”) on tape.

LEVEL SELECT [> Level Sel] REF LEVEL [>> REF

Level]: Select the

audio reference level

(headroom) for

recording on tape.

CH1 IN LEVEL [>> CH1

input]: Select the

audio level setting

according to the audio

level of the signal input

to the AUDIO IN 1/3

connector.

CH2 IN LEVEL [>> CH2

input]: Select the

audio level setting

according to the audio

level of the signal input

to the AUDIO IN 2/4

connector.

OUTPUT LEVEL [>> Out

Level]: Select the

analog audio output

reference level.

INT AUDIO SG [> Audio SG]: Select the operation of the

internal audio test signal generator.

*–20 dB [>>> –20dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1500A) *–18 dB [>>> –18dB] (factory default setting for DSR-

1500AP)

–16 dB [>>> –16dB] –12 dB [>>>–12dB]

Note

This setting is valid in DVCAM format only. When the recording format is DV (SP), the reference level is fixed at −12 dB.

*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm] 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm] –3 dBm [>>> –3dBm] (for DSR-1500AP only) –6 dBm [>>> –6dBm]

*+4 dB [>>> +4dB] 0 dB [>>> 0dB] –3 dB [>>> –3dB] (for DSR-1500AP only) –6 dB [>>> –6dB]

SILENCE [>> silence]: Silent signal

*1kHz SINE [>> 1kHz]: 1-kHz, −20 dB FS (for DSR-1500A) or

−18 dB FS (for DSR-1500AP) sine wave signal

When you select SG (audio test signal) as the audio input in the video/audio input setting section on the front panel, the audio test signal generated by the internal audio test signal generator is input.

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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control

JOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the

audio playback speed during slow playback.

SHUTTLE MUTE [> Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting

conditions during shuttle playback.

AUDIO EDIT [> Audio edit]: Specify the type of editing for

audio signals.

Description of settings

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not adjust the audio playback speed.

*ON [>> ON]: Adjust the audio playback speed.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Not muted.

CUEUP or PREROLL [>> CUEUP]: Muted during cue-up or

preroll operations.

FULL [>> FULL]: Muted in shuttle mode.

*CUT EDIT [>> Cut edit]: Cut editing (Discontinuity in audio

signal may result at the editing point, causing noise during playback.)

FADE IN/OUT [>> Fade]: Fade in and fade out

IN OUT

DV PB ATT [> DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape

recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to attenuate the audio output level.

INTERFACE SELECT [Interface]: Settings related to external interfaces

VIDEO OUTPUT [> Video Out]: Select the format of analog

video signals to be output from the three VIDEO OUT connectors (Y/CPST, R−Y/C/CPST, and B−Y/CPST (SUPER)).

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Note

When this menu item is set to Y−R, B, the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector outputs the B−Y signal. In this case, changing the setting of an internal switch allows the text data for superimposition on the monitor screen to be output from the

right-hand REF. VIDEO IN connector (marked ). For more information about this, consult your Sony dealer.

DIGITAL OUTPUT [> Digit Out]: Select the format of signals

to be output from the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2 connectors (optional DSBK-1501 board required).

AUDIO OUTPUT [> Audio Out]: Select the channels for audio

output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors.

REMOTE I/F [> Remote I/F]: When remote-controlling this unit

with the LOCAL/REMOTE switch set to REMOTE, select either the REMOTE connector or i.DV IN/OUT connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required) for connecting a remote control unit.

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not attenuate.

*ON [>> ON]: Attenuate.

Note

This setting is valid only when the recording format setting is DVCAM. This is not valid for DV format.

Description of settings

*COMPOSITE [>> Composite]: Composite video signals S-VIDEO [>> S-Video]: S-video (separated Y and C) and

composite video signals

Y–R, B [>> Y–R, B]: Y, R −Y and B−Y component video

signals

*SDI [>> SDI]: SDI format SDTI [>> SDTI]: SDTI (QSDI) format

*1/2 CH [>> 1/2CH]: Output channel 1 to the AUDIO OUT 1/3

connector and channel 2 to the AUDIO OUT 2/4 connector.

3/4 CH [>> 3/4CH]: Output channel 3 to the AUDIO OUT 1/3

connector and channel 4 to the AUDIO OUT 2/4 connector.

*9PIN [>> 9PIN]: Remote-control via the REMOTE connector. i.LINK [>> i.LINK]: Remote-control via the i.DV IN/OUT

connector.

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SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related to menu bank operations

RECALL BANK1 [> Recall 1]: Recall menu settings from

menu bank 1.

RECALL BANK2 [> Recall 2]: Recall menu settings from

menu bank 2.

RECALL BANK3 [> Recall 3]: Recall menu settings from

menu bank 3.

RECALL BANK4 [> Recall 4]: Recall menu settings from

menu bank 4.

SAVE BANK 1 [> Save 1]: Save current menu settings to

menu bank 1.

SAVE BANK 2 [> Save 2]: Save current menu settings to

menu bank 2.

SAVE BANK 3 [> Save 3]: Save current menu settings to

menu bank 3.

SAVE BANK 4 [> Save 4]: Save current menu settings to

menu bank 4.

Menu banks

This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks” numbered 1 to 4. Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required.

Description of settings

(1) Select the bank you want to recall, then press the

button. Message “RECALL OK?” appears.

(2) To recall, press the SET (YES) button.

To quit recalling, press the RESET (NO) button.

(1) Select the bank you want to save, then press the

button. Message “SAVE OK?” appears.

(2) To save, press the SET (YES) button.

To quit saving, press the RESET (NO) button.

MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to be displayed

Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time counter display when using the menu.

Description of settings

*BASIC [> Basic]: Display basic items only. ENHANCED [> Enhanced]: Display both basic and enhanced

items.

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EE OUT PHASE settings for time code output

Use the following as reference information when setting the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 64)

THROUGH mode

In this mode, the LTC signal is output with the phase synchronized with the input time code signal. This mode is appropriate when recording signals from multiple devices on a number of VCRs. When the camcorder is in genlock mode, the time code precision is ±0 frames. When the camcorder is not in genlock mode, it is ±1 frame.

VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode

The time code output signal is synchronized with the input video signal. This mode is appropriate when the output from a single device is recorded on a number of VCRs. The connections are loop-through connections. In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n.

Note

The optional boards (see page 8) corresponding to the input signal formats to be used are required.

Note

The optional boards (see page 8) corresponding to the input signal formats to be used are required.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE IN

Camcorder 1

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Camcorder 2

Camcorder n

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (1st unit)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (2nd unit)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

Output device (VCR, camera, etc.)

Composite video or SDI (video and audio) signal

Time code signal

VIDEO INVIDEO OUT

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (1st unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (2nd unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (nth unit)

Composite video or S-video signal Audio signal Time code signal

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VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode

The time code output signal is synchronized with the output video signal. This mode is appropriate when outputting signals from a single device to a number of VCRs using separate cables for video, audio, and time code. In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n.

Note

The optional boards (see page 8) corresponding to the input signal formats to be used are required.

VIDEO INVIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE OUT

Output device (VCR, camera, etc.)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (1st unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1500A/1500AP (2nd unit)

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• Composite video signal

• S-video signal

• Analog component signal

• SDI (video and audio) signal

Audio signal

Time code signal

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

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Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu

The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu.

Menu contents

SDTI DUBBING [SDTI DUB]: Selection of data for SDTI dubbing

For dubbing through the SDTI (QSDI) interface, select data that the dubbing applies to.

i.LINK DUBBING [i.LINK DUB]: Selection of data for i.LINK dubbing

For dubbing through the i.LINK interface, select data that the dubbing applies to.

For details of the use of individual items, see “Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format” on page 52 and “Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on page 48.

Settings

A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video. A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code. A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,

and cassette memory contents.

Note

When A/V is selected, the time code recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 63) in the setup menu.

Settings

A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video. A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code. A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,

and cassette memory contents.

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TC INSERT [TC insert]: Time code rewriting Settings

Rewrite the time code from an initial value which can be set freely.

Note

When A/V is selected, the time code recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 63) in the setup menu.

Note

Rewriting is possible only when the recording format is DVCA M.

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Changing Menu Settings

Changing the Settings of Basic Items

This section explains how to change menu settings.

Buttons Used to Change Settings

Use the following buttons in the menu control section to change the menu settings.

Menu control buttons Functions

MENU button • Opens the menu and

launches menu control mode.

• Closes the menu and exits menu control mode.

f and F buttons These buttons move the

highlighted cursor up and down within the current level to select an item or setting. Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously.

g and G buttons • Press the G button to go

down one level.

• Press the g button to go up one level.

Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously.

RESET (NO) button • Returns the setting to the

factory default setting.

• Sends a negative response to prompts on the monitor screen.

SET (YES) button • Saves the new setting in

memory.

• Sends a positive response to prompts on the monitor screen.

The factory default setting is to display only the basic items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as follows.

MENU RESET(NO)

PRESET

SET(YES)

3,5,7

2,4,6

1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor. In the figure below, “SETUP MENU” is selected (shown in reverse video). The time counter display of this unit shows only the currently selected item. When the item name is long, it is abbreviated.

Menu selection level display

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Setup menu

Time counter display

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2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button.

This displays all items on menu level 1.

Level-1 menu display

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION

MENU GRADE :BASIC

Monitor screen

Operational

Time counter display

3 Press the f or F button to select the required item.

5 Press the f or F button to select the item whose setting

you wish to change. For menu items on level 3, press the G button to go to level 3, then press the f or F button to select the item whose setting you wish to change.

Example: Display when “BRIGHTNESS” is selected

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

CHARA.DISPLAY CHARA.POSITION CHARA.TYPE CHARA.VSIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

Monitor screen

:ON

:WHITE :x1 :T&STA :OFF :WHITE :OFF :OFF

:75%

:ON

> Brightness

Time counter display

Example: Display when “DISPLAY CONTROL” is selected

SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

DISPLAY CONTROL

TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION

MENU GRADE :BASIC

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Monitor screen

4 Press the G button.

This displays menu level 2 for the menu item selected in step 3.

Example: Level-2 display for “DISPLAY CONTROL”

SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.DISPLAY CHARA.POSITION CHARA.TYPE CHARA.VSIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

Monitor screen

:ON

:WHITE :x1 :T&STA :OFF :WHITE :OFF :OFF :75% :ON

Display

Time counter display

> Chara disp

Time counter display

Current settings

6 Press the G button.

This displays all possible settings for the item selected in step 5.

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

BRIGHTNESS 100% * 75% 50%

Monitor screen

:75%

>> 75%

Time counter display

7 Press the f or F button to change the setting of the

item.

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

BRIGHTNESS 100% * 75%

50%

Monitor screen

:75%

>> 50%

Time counter display

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8 To change other settings, press the g button to return

to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required.

9 When you have completed the settings, press the SET

(YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the new settings are saved in memory. When the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications.

Displaying Enhanced Items

The factory default setting is not to display enhanced items. To display enhanced items, set the MENU GRADE menu item (see page 69) to ENHANCED, following the procedure in the previous section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items.” (In step 3, first select “MENU GRADE,” and next select “ENHANCED,” then press the SET (YES) button to save the setting in memory.) With this done, when you press the MENU button and the G button to display the setup menu, all basic and enhanced items on menu level 1 appear.

Notes

• If you power off the unit before saving operation is completed, settings may be lost. Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit.

• If, instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, you press the MENU button, the new settings are not saved. The message “ABORT !” appears on the monitor screen and “Abort !” in the time counter display for about 0.5 second, and the system exits the menus. To change more than one setting, be sure to press the SET (YES) button after making the settings.

Meanings of indications on the monitor screen

On-screen indication Meaning

Right-pointing arrow (c) at the right of a menu item

See step 1 of the foregoing operating procedure.

Left-pointing arrow (C) at the left of a menu item

See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure.

Character string at the right of a menu item

See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure.

An asterisk in a complete list of settings

See step 6 of the foregoing operating procedure.

Pressing the G button switches to the next lower menu level or to a setting selection screen.

Pressing the g button returns to the previous (higher) menu level.

Current setting of the menu item

When shown with a colon

(:): the current setting is

the same as the factory default setting.

When shown with a raised

dot (•): the current

setting is different from the factory default setting.

See step 2 of the operating procedure in “Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items.”

Factory default setting

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items

To change the settings of enhanced items, first carry out the procedure in the previous section “Displaying Enhanced Items,” then proceed as follows.

MENU RESET(NO)

PRESET

SET(YES)

1 4

1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor.

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2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button.

This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu level 1.

Level-1 menu display

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL DIGITAL PROCESS SETUP BANK OPERATION

MENU GRADE

SETUP MENU

ENHAN

Monitor screen

Menu grade

Time counter display

Current setting

3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the

procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” (page 73) using the fFgG buttons to select an item and change its setting.

4 When you have completed the settings, press the SET

(YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the new settings are saved in

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memory. When the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications.

To return all settings to their factory default settings

1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen.

2 Press the G button to display level 1 of the setup menu.

3 Press the RESET (NO) button.

A message appears, to confirm whether or not you wish to return all settings to their factory default settings.

Monitor screen message Message in the time

counter display

INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO FACTORY PRESET VALLUES?

Init setup?

4 Press the SET (YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the settings of all items are returned to their factory default settings. These factory default settings are saved in memory.

Note

If you power off the unit while settings are being saved, settings may not be correctly returned to their factory default settings. Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit.

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings

After making menu setting changes, to return settings to their factory default settings (setting initialization), use the following procedure.

To return a particular setting to its factory default setting

In the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” (page 73), carry out the procedure up to step 6, then with the current setting displayed (in the example, if the factory default setting has been changed, the current setting will be 100% or 50%), proceed as follows.

1 Either press the RESET (NO) button or select the

default setting using the f or F button.

2 Press the SET (YES) button.

The setting returned to its factory default is saved in memory as the current setting.

To abandon the resetting operation

Instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, press the RESET (NO) button. The display returns to menu level 1, leaving the settings unchanged.

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Displaying Supplementary Status Information

When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 62) to other than OFF, you can view supplementary status information on the monitor screen below the operating mode display area.

TCR

00:04 47.07

PLAY

IN V A1 342TCS

Supplementary status information

The following items of supplementary status information are displayed depending on the setting of the SUB STATUS menu item.

Setting of SUB STATUS menu item

EDIT PRESET Editing mode settings made on the

TC MODE Operating mode of the internal time

REMAIN Remaining capacity of the tape

AUDIO MIXING Setting for input audio mixing

ALL All of the above items

Items of supplementary information displayed

editing control unit

code generator

The following tables show the on-screen indications of supplementary information and their meaning. In each table, the indications given in brackets such as [ASM] are the indications displayed when the SUB STATUS menu item is set to ALL.

For the display format when ALL is selected, see the next section.

When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to EDIT PRESET:

On-screen indication

ASM [ASM]

INS V A1234 TC [V1234T]

Meaning

Assemble editing mode

INS: Insert editing mode V A1234 TC: Channels or signals

selected for insert editing

V: Video A1234: Audio 1, 2, 3, 4 TC: Time code

LOCK

When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE:

On-screen indication

INT PRST FREE [IP F]

INT PRST REC [IP R]

INT REGEN-T&U [IRTU]

EXT LTC-T&U [ELTU]

EXT VITC-T&U [EVTU]

EXT QSDI-T&U [EQTU]

EXT QSDI. V-T&U [EQTU]

EXT DVIN-T&U [EDTU]

EXT DVIN. V-T&U [EDTU]

When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to REMAIN:

On-screen indication

REMAIN 184 min Remaining capacity of the tape in

Meaning

The internal time code generator is operating in FREE RUN mode.

The internal time code generator is operating in REC RUN mode.

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the playback time code (LTC) read from tape.

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external time code (LTC) input to the unit and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with VITC present in the external video signal input to the unit and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external time code input to the unit via the SDTI (QSDI) interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external VITC input to the unit via the SDTI (QSDI) interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external time code input to the unit via the i.LINK (i.DV IN) interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external VITC input to the unit via the i.LINK (i.DV IN) interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

Meaning

minutes. When the remaining capacity has not been calculated, “REMAIN --- min” appears.

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When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MIXING:

On-screen indication Meaning

1 2 3 4 [MIX]

Input audio channels selected for mixing 1 2 3 4: Input audio

channels 1, 2, 3 and 4

Example display:

122334

Input audio channels 3 and 4 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 4 on tape.

Input audio channel 3 is recorded on audio channel 3 on tape.

Input audio channel 2 is recorded on audio channel 2 on tape.

Input audio channels 1 and 2 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 1 on tape.

Display format of supplementary status information when the SUB STATUS menu item is set to ALL

All items of supplementary status information are displayed in the order shown below.

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TCR

VV12 4T MI EXTU

Editing mode settings

00:04 47:07

PLAY

Operating mode of the internal time code generator (The rightmost “V” appears when the VITC menu item (see page 63) is set to ON.)

Setting for input audio mixing

LOCK

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Connections and

Settings

Note

Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.

Chapter 5

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System

This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting DV/DVCAM with an i.LINK cable (DV cable). Shown below is an example of connections to use this unit as a recorder in a nonlinear editing system.

Notes

• Refer to the documentation of your nonlinear editing equipment and software for more information about

connection and settings on the nonlinear editing equipment.

• Different editing software applications provide different editing functions. For more information about actual editing procedures and settings, refer to the documentation of your editing software.

• The DSR-1500A/1500AP unit shown in the following figure is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK1505 boards.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

VIDEO OUT B-Y/CPST (SUPER)

Composite video input

Video monitor

MONITOR

Audio input

DV IN/OUT

A i.LINK cable (DV cable)

(not supplied)

B 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

C Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

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Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE

(REMOTE indicator lights.)

DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item

(see page 68)

REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 68)

SDTI (SDTI indicator lights.)

9PIN (9P indicator lights.)

For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.

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Connections for a Cut Editing System

The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that includes two DSR-1500A/1500AP units to serve as the player and recorder.

For details of connecting devices other than the DSR1500A/1500AP, refer to the instruction manual for each device.

When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing control unit, the two DSR-1500A/1500AP units (recorder and player) will automatically enter the selected editing mode.

Composite video input

Source monitor

VIDEO OUT B-Y/CPST (SUPER)

MONITOR

Audio input

Notes

• This application requires both of the DSR-1500A/ 1500AP units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board.

• The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK-1505 boards.

A 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

B 9-pin remote control cable

(not supplied)

C Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

Composite video input

Main monitor

VIDEO OUT B-Y/CPST (SUPER)

MONITOR

Audio input

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

REMOTE

PLAYER

SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT

Editing control unit

REF. VIDEO IN

SDI/SDTI

(QSDI)

VIDEO OUT

Y/CPST

REMOTE

RECORDER

a) For the settings on the editing control unit, see

“Settings on an editing control unit” on page 89.

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Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500APs (recorder and player)

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE

(REMOTE indicator lights.)

DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item

(see page 68)

REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 68)

REC FORMAT menu item

(see page 60)

a) for player only b) for recorder only

SDTI (SDTI indicator lights.)

9PIN (9P indicator lights.)

DVC AM (DVCAM indicator lights.)

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings for the recorder, see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.

About reference video signals

In order to provide stable video and audio signals for analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base corrector (TBC) to operate correctly. To ensure this, input a reference video signal synchronized with the video signal to the REF. VIDEO IN connector.

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Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1500A/1500AP.

Notes

• This application requires the DSR-1500A/1500AP unit used as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK1505 board.

• The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK-1505 boards.

• When using the DSR-1500A/1500AP unit as the recorder for insert editing in 4-channel audio mode, the allowable audio insert channel selection is limited to one of 1/2ch, 3/4ch, and 1/2/3/4ch.

The purpose of the following figure is to indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in the system. The specific connections and settings are described beginning on page 85.

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Main video monitor

Video signal generator

Source video monitor

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

Audio system monitor

DPS-D7 or other delay

unit

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

DME switcher (DFS-500/ 500P, etc.)

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DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1)

Video signal

Audio signal

Reference video signal

Control signal

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

a) An I/O delay of several frames occurs on DME switchers

and other devices equipped with frame memory. It is therefore necessary to connect an audio delay unit between the audio mixer and the recorder VCR to adjust for the delay.

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

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Audio monitor system connections

The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections.

Reference video signal connection

When you perform recording, be sure to input a reference video signal.

For details of these connections, refer to the instruction manual for each connected device.

Speaker (left channel)

Audio amplifier

MONITOR

OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

Cables with RCA phono plugs

Speaker (right channel)

For details of reference video signals, see “About reference video signals” on page 82.

DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

BLACK

BURST

OUT

REF. VIDEO

1234

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1)

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

REF. VIDEO

REF. VIDEO IN

REF.

VIDEO

Use 75 Ω coaxial cables for all of these connections.

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

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Control signal connections

The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing control unit to control all other A/B roll editing system devices.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

9-pin remote control cable

Mixer control mode selection switch: PARALLEL

RECORDER

SWITCHER PLAYER 2MIXER

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

9-pin remote control cable

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9-pin remote control cable

PLAYER 1

REMOTE

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1)

REMOTE

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

REMOTE

9-pin/15-pin mixer control cable (not supplied)

a) For the 9-pin remote control cable, use an optional

RCC-5G cable.

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9-pin remote control cable

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

EDITOR (15-pin)

EDITOR

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Video/audio signal connections

The following shows an example of video/audio signal connections in an A/B roll editing system.

In this example, analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio input/output connectors.

VIDEO IN

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

DPS-D7 or other delay unit

LINE OUT 2 LINE OUT 1

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

A 12-pin/3-BNC cross cable

(not supplied; consult your Sony dealer about this cable.)

CH-2 OUTCH-1 OUT

CH-2 INCH-1 IN

AUDIO IN 2/4

1/3

1234MIC/LINE

PGM OUT

COMPONENT 1

3 3 3 3

DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

DSR-1500A1500AP (player 1)

VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 2

VIDEO INPUTS

COMPONENT 1

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT 1

1/3 2/4

OUTPUT

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B 12-pin dubbing cable

(not supplied)

C Cable with XLR

connectors (not supplied)

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

AUDIO OUTPUT

CH-1

CH-2

Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder) For details of the video/audio input and audio mode

settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL

CH1 IN LEVEL and CH2 IN LEVEL menu items (see page

67)

REC FORMAT menu item

(see page 60)

Normally +4 dBm

DVC AM (DVCAM indicator lights.)

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Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL

OUTPUT LEVEL menu item

(see page 67)

VIDEO OUTPUT menu item

(see page 68)

AUDIO OUTPUT menu item

(see page 68)

Normally +4 dBm

Y−R, B (Y−R,B indicator lights.)

1/2 CH or 3/4 CH (CH 1/2 or CH 3/4 indicator lights.)

Connection of a video monitor

Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to ON (factory default setting).

75 Ω termination switch: ON (or attach a 75 Ω terminator) Input switches: Set according to the type of input signals.

Video monitor

Composite video input

VIDEO

OUT

B-Y/CPST

(SUPER)

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A Cable with RCA phono plugs

B 75 Ω coaxial cable

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

(not supplied)

Audio input

MONITOR

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Settings on an editing control unit

When connecting an editing control unit, make the settings as follows, according to the model.

PVE-500

No settings are required.

BVE-600/900/910/2000 (NTSC model) or FXE-100/ 120

Set the VCR constants as follows.

123456789101112131415

80 17 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/900/910/2000 (PAL model) or FXE-100P/ 120P

Set the VCR constants as follows.

123456789101112131415

81 17 00 7D 05 05 02 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF

RM-450/RM-450CE

Set the DIP switches as follows.

• Left switches

76543210

OFF −−OFF −−−−

• Right switches (RM-450)

)

76543210

OFF − OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

• Right switches (RM-450CE)

76543210

ON − OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

BVE-800

Set the DIP switches as follows.

•SW2

12345678

ON OFF ON ON − ON ON −

•SW3 (NTSC model)

12345678

ON ON ON OFF − ON OFF OFF

•SW3 (PAL model)

12345678

OFF OFF OFF ON − ON OFF OFF

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Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing

The following shows an example of connections for digitally dubbing SDTI (QSDI) signals (see page 52) using a pair of DSR-1500A/1500AP units.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

SDI/SDTI

(QSDI)

OUT

REMOTE

SDI/SDTI

(QSDI)

REMOTE

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

Notes

• This application requires both of the DSR-1500A/ 1500AP units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board.

• The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK-1505 boards.

VIDEO OUT

B-Y/CPST

(SUPER)

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Composite video input

Video monitor

MONITOR

Audio input

A 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

B 9-pin remote control cable

(not supplied)

C Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder) Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE

(REMOTE indicator lights.)

DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item

(see page 68)

REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 68)

SDTI (SDTI indicator lights.)

9PIN (9P indicator lights.)

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Connections for Analog Recording

It is possible to record analog playback signals from another recorder or player on this unit. The following shows connections for a system in which analog component video signals and two channels of audio signals are recorded between two DSR-1500A/1500AP units.

A Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

B 75 Ω coaxial cable

(not supplied)

C Cable with XLR connectors

(not supplied)

VIDEO OUT

Notes

• This application requires the DSR-1500A/1500AP unit used as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK1505 board.

• The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK-1505 boards.

Video monitor

Composite video input

VIDEO

OUT

B-Y/CPST

(SUPER)

Audio input

MONITOR

VIDEO IN

2/4

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

a) Three 75 Ω coaxial cables are used,

one each for Y, R−Y, and B-Y.

AUDIO OUT

1/3

DSR-1500A1500AP (recorder)

AUDIO IN

1/3

2/4

Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder) For details of the video/audio input and audio mode

settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL

CH1 IN LEVEL and CH2 IN LEVEL menu items (see page

67)

REC MODE menu item (see page 66)

REC FORMAT menu item

(see page 60)

Normally +4 dBm

2 CHANNEL (48kHz) (REC MODE 2CH indicator lights.)

DVC AM (DVCAM indicator lights.)

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Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)

Switch/menu item Setting

LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL

OUTPUT LEVEL menu items

(see page 67)

VIDEO OUTPUT menu item

(see page 68)

AUDIO OUTPUT menu item

(see page 68)

Normally +4 dBm

Y−R, B (Y−R,B indicator lights.)

1/2 CH or 3/4 CH (CH 1/2 or CH 3/4 indicator lights.)

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Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to be edited. If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities or color break-up may occur at edit points.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1)

Switcher (DFS-500/500P)

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the recorder and players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when using composite signals and Y/C signals.

DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder)

75 Ω coaxial cable (A)

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

a) The sync and subcarrier phases of the

output signal from the DFS-500/500P switcher are automatically adjusted.

b) Ensure that the 75 Ω coaxial cables (A) and

(B) (not supplied) are of the same length.

75 Ω coaxial cable (B)

Vectorscope

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Performing a phase adjustment operation

1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope.

Note

When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear.

The vectorscope switches to SCH mode.

2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope.

This displays the black burst signal from the switcher.

3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.

This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode.

4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the

vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line.

Sync phase

Subcarrier phase

Reference line

8 Output the player 2 signal, and repeat steps 6 and 7 to

adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output from player 2.

Align the sync and subcarrier phases of the black burst signal to the reference line.

5 Output the player 1 signal.

6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope.

This displays the sync and subcarrier phases

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(composite signals only) of the signal from player 1.

7 On player 1, adjust the front panel SYNC PHASE and

SC PHASE controls, using a Phillips screwdriver, so that the output from player 1 on channel A is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel B.

This indicator moves as you turn the SYNC PHASE control.

This indicator moves as you turn the SC PHASE control.

Adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output signal from player 1.

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Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Condensation

If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system.

If condensation occurs while the unit is operating:

The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED.” appears on the monitor screen, and the alarm message “HUMID!” in the time counter display. At the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically. If this happens, leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm messages disappear.

If the condensation alarm message appears immediately after powering on:

Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm message disappears. You cannot load a cassette into the unit while the alarm message is being displayed. Once the alarm message disappears, the unit is ready for use.

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Regular Checks

Digital hours meter

The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the total operating time, the head drum rotation time, the tape transport operating time, and the number of threading/ unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks.

Digital hours meter display modes

The digital hours meter has the following four display modes.

• T1 (OPERATION) mode The cumulative total hours during which the unit is powered on is displayed in 10-hour increments.

• T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.

• T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation for fast forward, rewind, playback, and search (except in still search mode) is displayed in 10-hour increments.

• CT (THREADING) mode The cumulative number of tape threading/unthreading operation pairs is displayed in 10-operation pair increments.

For all modes except T1 (OPERATION), there are two types of count: a “trip” count, which is resettable, and the cumulative total from manufacture, which is unresettable.

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Displaying the digital hours meter

Use the following procedure.

1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.

Digital hours meter indications on the monitor screen

All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the monitor screen.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display.

Menu selection level display

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Setup menu

Time counter display

2 Press the F button to select “HOURS METER.”

SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Hours meter

Time counter display

Resettable trip counts

Unresettable counts

HOURS METER T1 00000 X10 HOURS T2 0000/00000 X10 HOURS T3 0000/00000 X10 HOURS CT 0000/00000 X10 COUNT

T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING

The four-digit value to the left of the slash (/) is the resettable trip count, and the right value is the cumulative total from manufacture.

Digital hours meter indications in the time counter display

One of the four indications appears in the time counter display at a time. Use the f and F buttons in the menu control section to change the item displayed. Initially, only the trip value appears. Hold down the G button to display also the cumulative total from manufacture, which will appear to the right of the trip value and the slash (/). The following illustrates the digital hours meter indications in the time counter display in all four display modes. The right-hand indication for each display mode is the indication you can view while holding down the G button in the menu control section.

3 Press the G button.

The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are indicated on the monitor screen and in the time counter display.

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Maintenance

T1 (OPERATION) mode:

Oper. 00000

T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode:

Drum 0000

T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode:

Tape 0000

CT (THREADING) mode:

Thread 0000

0000/00000

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To end the digital hours meter display

Press the MENU button in the menu control section.

To reset the trip values

About this operation, consult your Sony dealer.

Head Cleaning

Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL (standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.

To clean the heads

Insert the cleaning cassette. This automatically starts cleaning. You cannot operate any tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning operation. After about 10 seconds, the cleaning cassette will be automatically ejected.

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Troubleshooting

If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.

Tape problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

Recording is not possible.

The unit’s tape transport control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REW, etc.) do not work.

The NO EDIT indicator on the front panel lights up.

The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set to SAVE.

The REMOTE indicator in the display section is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP & EJECT or ALL DISABLE.

No cassette is loaded. Insert a cassette (see page 25).

The audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincides with that of the loaded tape.

The recording format of the currently loaded tape is DV or DVCPRO.

The recording format selected on this unit is DV (SP).

Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC, or use another cassette.

Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the REMOTE indicator off, or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 60) to ALL ENABLE.

• When your current purpose is editing, set the LOCAL/ REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the REMOTE indicator off and set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape using the REC MODE menu item (see page

66), then set the switch to REMOTE to light the REMOTE indicator again.

• When your current purpose is recording, you can use the tape currently loaded in the unit.

Replace the tape with one recorded in the DVCAM format.

Select the DVCAM format.

Time data problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

Cannot freely set the initial time data value.

The tape is running, but the time data is not shown in the time

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counter display.

Input problem

Symptom Cause Remedy

It is not possible to record an SDTI (QSDI) signal.

The TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN.

CNT is selected as the time data type to be displayed (the COUNTER time data type indicator is lit).

The REMOTE indicator in the display section is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP & EJECT or ALL DISABLE.

The MENU button or TC PRESET button in the menu control section has been pressed.

The U-BIT time data type indicator is lit. Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the

No SDTI signal is input to the unit, or the SDTI format has not been selected.

Change the setting of the TC MODE menu item (see page

63) to INT PRESET.

Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the TC or UBIT time data type indicator light up (the CNT value cannot be set freely).

Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the REMOTE indicator off or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 60) to ALL ENABLE.

Press the button once again to exit the menu control mode, time code preset mode, or digital hours meter display mode. (In either of the menu control mode and time code preset mode, the time data is not shown in the time counter display.)

COUNTER or TC time data type indicator light up.

Connect an SDTI signal to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector, or set the DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item (see page 68) to SDTI.

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Monitor problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen.

The image on the monitor screen is too bright.

The image on the monitor screen is too dark.

The image is too dark when recording a composite video signal.

Audio problem

Symptom Cause Remedy

The REC/PB LEVEL control knobs do not work.

The CHARA. DISPLAY menu item is set to OFF.

The monitor is not connected to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector of this unit.

The 75 Ω termination switch for video input on the monitor is in the OFF position, or a 75 Ω terminator is not fitted to its video input connector.

In a video signal loop-through connection of video monitors, 75 Ω termination switches for video input on monitors other than the loop-end monitor are in the ON position.

The VAR switch on the front panel is set to PRESET.

Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to ON.

Connect the monitor to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector. (You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor.)

Set the 75 Ω termination switch to ON or connect a terminator.

Set the 75 Ω termination switches to OFF on all monitors other than the loop-end monitor.

Set the VAR switch to REC when recording, or set it to PB when playing back.

Editing restriction

Symptom Cause

Execution of video editing in insert mode erases subcode data (user bit data, etc.) recorded on tape other than time code data.

This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder.

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Error Messages

This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the time counter display.

ERROR

AN ERROR HAS BEEN

DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE

OF FOLLOWING CODE:

02-603

PRESS EJECT KEY

TO EJECT TAPE.

Monitor screen

If an error message appears, follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen.

Alarm Messages

Note

To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect the monitor to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector, and set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to ON (factory default setting).

Error message

Error code

Direction

Error code

Error02-603

Time counter display

When operating this unit, the unit may sometimes output alarm messages such as the one shown below to the monitor screen and the time counter display.

ALARM

REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED.

SET REMOTE/LOCAL SWITCH

TO LOCAL.

Monitor screen Time counter display

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If such an alarm message appears, a connection or operation error may have been made, or condensation on heads may have occurred. Follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen.

Note

To display alarm messages on the monitor screen, it is necessary for the monitor to be connected to the B−Y/ CPST (SUPER) connector, and set the following menu items to ON.

• CHARA. DISPLAY (see page 61)

•ALARM (see page 62)

• REF ALARM (see page 62)

Cause of alarm

Direction

REMOTE!

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Nikon DSR-1500AP, DSR-1500A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Features

DVCAM Format

Variety of Interfaces

Compact Size

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing

Other Features

Optional Accessories

Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Usable Cassettes

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Recording

Settings for Recording

Recording Procedure

Playback

Settings for Playback

Playback Procedure

Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback

Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B

Setting the Time Data

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications

Using the Internal Time Code Generator

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes

Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function

Search Operations via External Equipment

High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points

Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format

Menu Organization

Menu Contents

Setup Menu

Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu

Changing Menu Settings

Changing the Settings of Basic Items

Buttons Used to Change Settings

Displaying Enhanced Items

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings

Displaying Supplementary Status Information

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System

Connections for a Cut Editing System

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing

Connections for Analog Recording

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

Maintenance

Condensation

Regular Checks

Head Cleaning

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Alarm Messages