Sony 5500 User Manual

HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER

SRW-5000
SRW-5500

FORMAT CONVERTER BOARD

HKSR-5001

DIGITAL BETACAM PROCESSOR BOARD

HKSR-5002

RGB PROCESSOR BOARD

HKSR-5003

OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

• Only 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 tip­over.

• 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.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE

FOR USA ONLY.

If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power
cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER
CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel Blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)

Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG

wires

Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in), less

than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
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.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE
FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/
Appliance Connector/Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/Appliance
Connector/Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).

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If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/
Appliance Connector/Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.

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.

CAUTION

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.

For the customers in U.S.A.

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.

E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).

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

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

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product
may be regulated if sold in the U.S.A. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities
or the Electronics Industries Alliance
(www.eiae.org http://www.eiae.org ).

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
book case or built-in cabinet.

For the customers in Europe

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

• EN60065: Product Safety (For SRW-5000/5500)

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features ........................................................................... 9

1-1-1 Features of the SRW-5000/SRW-5500............................. 9

1-1-2 Features of the Control Panel.......................................... 11

1-2 Optional Accessories ................................................... 13

1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual .......................................... 13

1-3-1 CD-ROM System Requirements.....................................13

1-3-2 Preparations.....................................................................13

1-3-3 To Read the CD-ROM Manual.......................................13

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

2-1 Control Panel................................................................. 15

2-1-1 Upper Control Panel .......................................................16

2-1-2 Lower Control Panel .......................................................17

2-1-3 System Set-Up Panel.......................................................23

2-2 Connector Panel ........................................................... 24

Chapter 3 Setting Up the VTR

3-1 Connecting External Equipment ................................. 29

3-2 Reference Signals......................................................... 32

3-3 Handling Cassettes....................................................... 34

3-4 Using a Memory Stick................................................... 35

3-1-1 Making HD Digital Connections .................................... 29

3-1-2 Making NTSC/PAL Digital Connections .......................30

3-1-3 Cascade Connection........................................................31

3-2-1 Reference Signals for Output Video ...............................32

3-2-2 Reference Signal Connections ........................................33

3-3-1 Recommended Cassettes................................................. 34

3-3-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes .....................................34

3-3-3 Preventing Accidental Erasure........................................35

3-4-1 Notes on Memory Stick .................................................. 35

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Chapter 4 Menu Settings

4-1 Registering and Storing Menu Settings ......................37

4-1-1 Menu Configuration ........................................................37

4-1-2 Changing Menu Settings.................................................37

4-1-3 Registering Items to the VTR SETUP Menu..................38

4-1-4 VTR Memory Bank Function .........................................39

4-1-5 Memory Stick Operations ...............................................41

4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data ................................................46

4-1-7 Details on VTR Memory Bank and Memory Stick

Functions .........................................................................46

4-1-8 Memory Stick Data Compatibility..................................47

4-1-9 Automatic Reading from a VTR Bank at Power On.......47

4-1-10 Saving and Recalling DEFAULT Settings on a Bank ..48
4-1-11 Saving and Recalling DEFAULT Settings in a “Memory

Stick”...............................................................................48

4-2 HOME Menu ...................................................................50

4-2-1 Selecting the Output Signals (PB/EE).............................51

4-2-2 Record Inhibit Mode (REC INH)....................................51

4-2-3 Selecting the Edit Mode and Edit Channel (ASSEMBLE,

INS TC, INS VIDEO, INS AUDIO and INS CUE)........51

4-2-4 Preread Settings (PRE READ)........................................52

4-2-5 Still-Picture Output (FREEZE).......................................52

4-2-6 Setting the Preroll Time (PREROLL TIME)..................52

4-2-7 Selecting DMC Playback (DMC) ...................................52

4-2-8 Setting the Stop Code (STOP CODE) ............................53

4-3 TC Menu .........................................................................56

4-3-1 Setting the Time Data (TIMER SEL/RESET/SET/HOLD)

57

4-3-2 Setting the Time Code Reader (TCR SEL).....................60

4-3-3 Setting the Time Code Generator (TCG SOURCE/MODE)

60
4-3-4 Selecting the Time Code Running Mode (RUN MODE) ...

60

4-3-5 Selecting the Drop Frame Mode (DF/NDF) ...................61

4-3-6 Selecting the Content of the Second Time Code Display

Area (TC2 SEL) ..............................................................61

4-3-7 Selecting CTL Display Mode (TAPE TIMER) ..............61

4-3-8 Presetting Pulldown Time Code (PDPSET MENU)

(when HKSR-5001 is installed) ......................................61

4-3-9 Presetting for Conversion from Frame Time Code

(TCCONV MENU) .........................................................62

4-3-10 Displaying the Pulldown Time Code (PDTC DISP) (when

HKSR-5001 is installed) .................................................64

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4-3-11 Superimposition of Character Information (PD CHARA/

CHARA SUPER/H-POS/V-POS)...................................64

4-4 CUE Menu ...................................................................... 68

4-4-1 Selecting a Multi-Cue Mode........................................... 69

4-4-2 Registering Cue Points....................................................69

4-4-3 Erasing Cue Point Data...................................................71

4-4-4 Prerolling to a Cue Point.................................................71

4-4-5 Changing a Cue Point Into an Edit Point........................ 72

4-4-6 Backspace Editing........................................................... 72

4-4-7 TELE FILE Menu ...........................................................72

4-5 VIDEO Menu .................................................................. 87

4-5-1 Selecting the Reference Signal (SERVO REF) .............. 88

4-5-2 Adjusting the Output Video Signal (MASTER to FINE)...

88

4-6 AUDIO Menu .................................................................. 91

4-6-1 Selecting the Audio Input Signal (AUDIO IN) ..............92

4-6-2 Digital Audio Output Signal Source Track Selection

(DIGOUT EXCHNG) .....................................................92

4-6-3 Analog Audio Output Signal Source Track Selection

(ANAOUT EXCHNG)....................................................93

4-6-4 Digital Audio Output Signal Source Track Selection

(SDOUT EXCHNG) .......................................................93

4-6-5 Audio Transition Type Selection for Digital Audio Editing

(AUDIO EDIT) ...............................................................94

4-6-6 Fade Processing Time Selection for Digital Audio Editing

(FADE TIME)................................................................. 94

4-6-7 External Device Digital Audio Edit Preset Command

Replace Mode Selection (AUDIO EDIT PRESET

REPLACE)......................................................................95

4-6-8 External Device Analog Audio Edit Preset Command

Replace Mode Selection (ANALOG AUDIO EDIT

REPLACE)......................................................................95

4-6-9 PITCH GROUP Selection (PITCH CORRECTION

GROUP SELECT) .......................................................... 95

4-7 SET UP Menu................................................................. 97

4-7-1 VTR SETUP Menu .........................................................98

4-7-2 PANEL SETUP Menu ..................................................100

Chapter 5 Recording/Playback

5-1 Preparing for Recording............................................. 102

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Table of Contets

5-1-1 Setting Switches and Menus .........................................102

5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals................................................ 103

5-1-3 Adjusting the Recording Level .....................................104

Chapter 6 Editing

5-1-4 Simultaneously Monitoring Playback of Video and Audio

Signals Being Recorded ................................................105

5-1-5 Audio Level Meter Display Modes...............................105

5-2 Recording.....................................................................106

5-3 Preparing for Playback ...............................................107

5-3-1 Setting Switches and Menus .........................................107

5-3-2 Adjusting the Audio Playback Level ............................107

5-3-3 Selecting the HD-SD Conversion Mode .......................108

5-4 Playback.......................................................................109

5-4-1 Normal-Speed Playback................................................109

5-4-2 Variable Speed Playback...............................................109

5-4-3 Capstan Override Playback ...........................................111

5-4-4 DMC Playback ..............................................................111

5-4-5 Playing Back Non-audio Data.......................................112

5-4-6 Performing Program Play..............................................113

6-1 Basic Automatic Editing .............................................115

6-1-1 Overview of Automatic Editing ....................................115

6-1-2 Setting Switches and Menus .........................................116

6-1-3 Selecting the Edit Mode ................................................117

6-1-4 Setting Edit Points.........................................................117

6-1-5 Editing Non-audio Data ................................................120

6-1-6 Confirming Edit Points .................................................120

6-1-7 Cuing Up and Prerolling ...............................................121

6-1-8 Previewing.....................................................................121

6-1-9 Modifying Edit Points...................................................122

6-1-10 Performing Automatic Editing....................................124

6-2 Advanced Automatic Editing......................................126

6-2-1 DMC Editing.................................................................126

6-2-2 Animation Editing.........................................................127

6-2-3 Preread Editing..............................................................127

6-3 Manual Editing.............................................................129

Appendix

Maintenance .......................................................................130

Head Cleaning.........................................................................130

Moisture Condensation...........................................................130

Specifications ...................................................................131

Table of Contets

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Error Messages and Warning Messages ........................ 134

Error Messages ....................................................................... 134

Warning Messages.................................................................. 135

Error Log Menu ......................................................................137

Glossary............................................................................. 139

Menu List ........................................................................... 141

Items Relating to VTR Operations (Nos. 001 to ...)...............141

Items Relating to Operation Panels (Nos. 101 to ...).............. 145

Items Relating to Remote Interface (Nos. 201 to ...)..............148

Items Relating to Editing (Nos. 301 to ...)..............................149

Items Relating to Prerolling (Nos. 401 to ...) .........................152

Items Relating to Recording Protection (Nos. 501 to ...) .......153

Items Relating to the Time Code (Nos. 601 to ...).................. 154

Items Relating to the Video Control (Nos. 706 to ...).............158

Items Relating to the Audio Control (Nos. 807 to ...) ............ 162

Items Relating to Digital Processing (Nos. 902 to ...)............ 172

Items Relating to the Pulldown Control (Nos. A01 to ...) ......176

Other Items (Nos. T01 to ...)...................................................178

Index................................................................................... 183

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Overview

1-1 Features

1-1-1 Features of the SRW-5000/ SRW-5500

The SRW-5000/SRW-5500 is a high-definition digital
videocassette recorder using the HDCAM-SR format. It is
a small and light unit incorporating LSIs for signal
processing and is comparable to the HDCAM
HDW-F500 in size, weight and functionality.
The SRW-5500 only is a recorder supporting both the
HDCAM-SR and HDCAM formats.

1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

HDCAM-SR format

The HDCAM-SR format exploits technological advances
in signal processing and magnetic recording, to provide
functionality comparable to that of the HDCAM format,
while offering HD digital recording and playback with
high image and sound quality.
The technology incorporated in this unit includes the
following.

• Highly efficient and mild data compression using newly
developed MPEG-4 Studio Profile

• Powerful error-correcting codes

• High-performance, high-accuracy heads and drum with
dynamic tracking (DT ™), together with a new auto­tracking technique, yielding highly reliable narrow track
recording and playback.

These technologies allow 120 minutes of recording on an
HDCAM-SR cassette (L type), the same size as the
HDCAM cassette.

Digital signal processing

In this unit, 4:2:2 component video signals obtained by
quantization according to ITU-R709, SMPTE 274M and
BTA S-002B (SMPTE 260M) are compressed using
MPEG-4 Studio Profile. Audio signals are processed
uncompressed, according to the AES/EBU format.

1)

model

Chapter

Input interface

The input interface is based on the HD SDI (HD Serial
Digital Interface) format specified by BTA S-004B/005B/
006B (SMPTE 291M/292M/299M) and ARIB STD-B4,
allowing a single BNC coaxial cable to carry one
component video signal, twelve digital audio channels,
and time code in time division multiplex; this is separated
for conversion to parallel data.
Audio recording can be switched between the digital audio
signal multiplexed with the HD SDI signal and the audio
signal from an AES/EBU digital interface.

Bit rate reduction encoder

The component video signal undergoes frame shuffling. It
is then compressed by a process in which it is subjected to
DCT (discrete cosine transform) or DPCM (differential
pulse code modulation), quantization control, and variable
length word encoding. This is the core of the newly
developed MPEG-4 Studio Profile. Interlaced signals are
compressed in fields and progressive signals are
compressed in frames.

ECC encoder

The outer ECC (Error Correction Code) is added to the
compressed video and audio data, followed by the inner
ECC, ID data, and sync data. Reed-Solomon codes are
employed in this error correction system.

Channel coding

Video and audio data with the ECC added is recorded in
the form of serial data. The HDCAM-SR format adopts a
scrambled i-NRZ channel coding system, giving
consideration to off-track and noise characteristics.

Playback signal processing

The playback digital signal is equalized by an equalizer
circuit. It then passes powerful inner and outer ECCs
which can correct dropouts in the reproduced signal. It
further goes through an error concealment circuit to have
errors still remaining in the signal rectified.

Output interface

Component video data is converted into serial data and
multiplexed with audio data and time code, then output in
the HD SDI format.

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Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features

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With an HD-SD converter board installed, the unit can
output both D1 SDI and analog composite signals.
Besides audio data is output as digital data multiplexed
with the HD SDI signal, it is also output via an AES/EBU
digital interface. Analog data converted from digital data is
also provided.

Chapter 1 Overview

HDCAM format

The HDCAM format uses tape with the same 12.65 mm
width as the Betacam series to enable recording of up to
two hours of high-quality HD video. Video signal
compression uses prefilter and coefficient recording
technology.

Advanced recording and playback
functions

High-quality digital recording

This unit uses a component system to record video signals.
An AES/EBU format with a wide dynamic range is used
for 12-channel audio recording. A unique and powerful
error correction circuit and concealment circuit are used in
digital signal processing.
Accurate and stable video signal output is made possible
by setting and adjusting the internal digital video
processor.

Record/playback modes

HDCAM-SR format (SRW-5000/5500) or HDCAM
format (SRW-5500)

As the record/playback mode, you can select from the
following ten modes.
1080×1920: 59.94i/60i/50i/23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/

29.97PsF/30PsF

720×1280: 59.94P/50P (HDCAM-SR format only)

Playback compatibility

You can select the following compatibility playback
functions.

• HDCAM (SRW-5000)
1080×1920: 59.94i/60i/50i/23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/

29.97PsF/30PsF

• Digital Betacam
525/59.94i, 625/50i

However, Digital Betacam playback requires the
HKSR-5002 (option).

Internal format conversion function

By installing an optional HKSR-5001, when the operation
mode of this unit is 23.98PsF or 24PsF, a 59.94i or 60i
mode HD SDI output (audio/VITC multiplex) is made
available. Additionally, conversion in either direction
between 1080×1920 and 720×1280, and conversion from
4:2:2 signal to 4:4:4 signal is possible, and with the
additional installation of an HKSR-5003, conversion from
a 4:4:4 signal to a 4:2:2 signal.

Noiseless playback with DT heads

When using the HDCAM-SR or HDCAM format, the
dedicated playback DT heads allow you to perform
noiseless playback in the range from –1 to +2 times normal
speed, including still-picture playback. When using the
Digital Betacam format, the playback range is from –1 to
+3. However, Digital Betacam playback requires the
HKSR-5002 (option).

Video and audio confidence heads

Video and audio (channels 1 through 12, or 4 channels for
the HDCAM format (SRW-5500 only)) signals can be
recorded and simultaneously played back to check the
recording.

Internal time code generator and reader

The internal time code generator allows you to record time
code (LTC or user bits) together with video and audio
signals. Time codes (LTC or user bits) can be read during
playback using the time code reader.

Computer servo system

Computer-controlled servo motors provide direct drive for
the drum, capstan, and two reels, enabling quick and
accurate tape access.

Capstan override function

You can adjust the playback speed by ±15% to ensure
synchronization between, for example, two VTRs playing
back the same program.

Independent audio level control

It is possible to adjust the recording and playback levels
either independently on each channel or simultaneously on
all 12 channels (or 4 channels for HDCAM format (SRW­5500 only)) while monitoring the peak values.

Tele-File

1)

memory label system

This unit incorporates the Tele-File memory label system
to allow users to read, write and update videocassette
management information, log data (IN/OUT points) and
cue point data on memory labels, providing greater
efficiency in cassette management and editing.

1) Tele-File

A contact-free system for writing, reading, and modifying video cassette­related information on IC memory-bearing labels. Tele-File is a trademark
of Sony Corporation.

Program Play (P-PLAY) Function/Pitch
Correction Function

Program play is a function that allows play at ±5% of
normal speed. Pitch correction of the audio is possible at
the same time.
This function is available only for the combination of
SRW-5000/5500 Serial No. 12001 or higher and HKSR­5001 Serial No. 11001 or higher.

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1-1 Features

Features for ease of operation

Compact, lightweight, low power consumption

The VTR is small and light enough to be used in outside
broadcast vans or in EFP (Electronic Field Production)
assignments.

Remote control operation

The VTR has a serial RS-422A 9-pin connector to allow
control of the VTR by an external control unit.
The VTR also comes with 9-pin REMOTE 1-IN(9P) and
REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connectors to support bridge
connection of multiple SRW-5000/5500 units or other
VTRs equipped with 9-pin remote connectors for
simultaneous operation. Furthermore, you can control the
VTR from an external control unit with a parallel (50-pin)
interface.

Digital hours meter

The meter can show the total elapsed time since the VTR
was turned on, total drum revolution time, total tape
running time and total number of threadings and
unthreadings.

Self-diagnosis

This function allows the VTR to perform self diagnostics
when a malfunction occurs. An error message is displayed
and a history of all errors that have occurred is recorded.

Easy-to-maintain plug-in boards

The VTR uses plug-in circuit boards to simplify servicing
and inspection.

Mountable in standard 19-inch rack

The unit can be mounted in an EIA-standard 19-inch rack.

For rack mounting, refer to the Installation Manual.

1-1-2 Features of the Control Panel

The control panel provides eight menu screens
corresponding to different operation modes to allow fast
and easy adjustment of necessary settings, as well as the
ability to store menu settings to a memory stick for later
recall.

Menu-driven operations for a variety of
purposes

Eight menus are displayed on the 130 × 95 mm

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(5

/8 inches × 3 3/4 inches) color display and are set using
the 10 function buttons.
You can register desired items to the menus other than the
SET UP menu.
Pressing the [F4] (PF ASSIGN) button in the SET UP
menu displays the menu items that can be registered.

HOME menu

Use this menu to make the basic settings for recording,
playback, and editing operations, and to select channels to
be edited during insert editing.

TC menu

Use this menu to make time code settings.

VIDEO menu

Use this menu to adjust the video signals. The VIDEO
menu screen shows the VTR operation mode, current
position time code, time code type, and so on.

AUDIO menu

Use this menu to adjust the audio signals. The AUDIO
menu screen shows the VTR operation mode, current
position time code, time code type, and so on.

CUE menu

Use this menu to set up to 100 cue points. In page mode,
10 cue points per page can be set on a total of 10 pages. In
the TELE FILE menu, you can change the setting for the
memory label system Tele-File.

PF1/PF2 (Personal Function) menus

Use these menus to register up to 40 of the most frequently
used items from the other menus (up to 10 items each can
be registered to PF1, ALT/PF1, PF2 and ALT/PF2).

SET UP menu

This menu enables the following settings.

• The VTR BANK menu allows up to eight pages of menu
settings to be saved.

• Use the MEMORY CARD menu to store current settings
of the VTR and up to eight pages of the contents of the
VTR memory bank to a memory stick.

• Use the scrollable PF ASSIGN menu to display the items
that can be registered, and to select and register the most
frequently used menu items.

• Use the scrollable VTR SETUP menu to display the
items necessary for making initial settings, and to
directly change settings without registering them with
the function buttons for each menu.

• Use the PANEL SETUP menu to set control panel
operations, such as the keyboard sound output.

MAINTENANCE menu

Use this menu to access the maintenance functions.

For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

A full complement of storage/recall
functions

These functions allow you to use titles to store and recall
menu settings in either the VTR’s internal memory banks
or memory sticks.

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features

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VTR memory banks

These memory banks allow you to store up to eight pages
of VTR settings in addition to the current VTR settings.
Factory settings are also stored here, allowing the VTR to
be reset to these values at any time.

Chapter 1 Overview

Memory sticks

Each memory stick can hold the current VTR settings as
well as up to eight pages of settings. A single memory stick
thus allows you to store and recall the entire contents of the
VTR memory banks.

Title function

This function allows you to add titles when storing data to
the VTR memory bank or memory stick, thus facilitating
data retrieval and management.

Write protect function

Setting pages stored in VTR memory banks or memory
sticks can be write protected on an individual basis.

A full range of editing functions

Two SRW-5000/5500 units can be connected allowing
automatic or manual assembe and insert editing. The VTR
also features a full range of editing functions, including
preview, review, preroll, and the setting or changing of edit
points.

Digital time counter

The time counter display shows CTL and time codes
(LTC/VITC

1)

), or user bits data for precise setting of edit

points.

1) LTC (Longitudinal Time Code):

Time code recorded on a longitudinal track

VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code):

Time code recorded on a video track during the vertical blanking interval

Quick access to edit points

The following methods are provided for the setting of edit
points:

• Multi-cuing for up to 100 edit points

• Search dial with shuttle and jog functions

• Direct input through numeric buttons

DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) editing

Using the DT

®

(Dynamic Tracking) heads, you can play
back a section of an edit at speeds between –1 and +2 times
normal speed and store the speed variation in memory for
later use in automatic editing.

Split editing

In insert mode, audio and video edit points can be set
separately.

Preread editing

Video and audio signals that have been pre-read can be
externally processed and simultaneously re-recorded.

A variety of audio editing modes

You can select cut-in editing, cross-fade editing, and fade
in/out editing for the audio signals.

Display of duration between edit points

The duration between any two of IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or
AUDIO OUT points can be displayed by simultaneously
pressing two buttons corresponding to those edit points.

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1-1 Features

1-2 Optional Accessories

The following accessories can be used with this unit.

HKSR-5001 Format Converter Board

This allows format conversion described below:

• 2-3 pulldown (23.98PsF to 59.94i, 24PsF to 60i)

• Conversion between 1080 and 720P

• 4:2:2 between 4:4:4
(Conversion of 4:4:4 to 4:2:2 is possible only when the
HKSR-5003 is additionally installed.)

1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for
this unit (English, Japanese, French and German versions).

1-3-1 CD-ROM System Requirements

HKSR-5002 Digital Betacam Processor Board

This allows you to play back Digital Betacam tapes and
output SD and HD signals.
When the system is operated in 4:4:4 mode, up conversion
of the output to HD signals are possible as follows,
depending on the system setting.

1080: Up conversion to 1080.
720: Up conversion to 720P.

When the system is operated in 4:4:4 mode, no up­converted HD output can be obtained.

HKSR-5003 RGB Processor Board

This allows you to accept dual link HD SDI input, and
record and play back RGB (4:4:4).

HKDV-900 HD Digital Video Controller

This allows you to remotely control the parameters for
video signals and image enhancement.

References

In addition to this Operation Manual, the following
manuals are available:

Maintenance Manual Volume 1 (optional)

Provides detailed information necessary to maintain the
VTR.

Maintenance Manual Volume 2 (optional)

Provides information on spare parts.

The following are required to access the supplied CD­ROM disc.

• Computer: PC with Intel Pentium CPU.

- Installed memory: 64 MB or more

-CD-ROM drive: × 8 or faster

• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600
dots or higher

• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
or Windows XP Home Edition

When these requirements are not met, access to the CD­ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.

1-3-2 Preparations

The one of following software must be installed on your
computer in order to use the operation manuals contained
in the CD-ROM disc.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher

• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

Note

If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded
from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/

Maintenance Manual Volume 3 (optional)

Contains circuit diagrams and block diagrams.

Installation Manual (supplied)

Provides necessary information to install and operate the
VTR.

For information about changing the video system, refer to
“1-11. System Setting” in the Installation Manual.

9-pin Protcol Manual (optional)

Provides information on the 9-pin protocol.

1-3-3 To Read the CD-ROM Manual

To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM
disc, do the following.

1

Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.

2

Select and click the operation manual that you want to
read.

This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.

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Note

If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its
content, for example because of a hardware failure, you
can do the following.

• You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one

Chapter 1 Overview

that has been lost or damaged. Contact a Sony service
representative.

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1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual

Locations and Functions
of Parts

2-1 Control Panel

The control panel consists of the following sections:

• Upper control panel

Chapter

• Lower control panel

• System set-up panel

Upper control panel 4 Display section

SRW-5000

HD DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HD DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SRW-5000

2

(see page 20)

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

1 Menu control section (see page 17)

Lower control panel

Note

Normally operate the unit with the control panel closed.

For details of how to open the control panel, for example
for system setup, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

System set-up panel: Access by opening the lower control panel (see page 23)

5 Search control section

3 Tape transport control section (see page 20)

2 Editing control section (see page 19)

(see page 22)

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2-1-1 Upper Control Panel

SRW-5000

HD DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

1 POWER switch

2 ERROR indicator

3 WARNING indicator

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

POWER

ERROR WARNING

PHONES

CHANNEL

CONDITION

4 EJECT button

EJECT

REMOTE

ETHERNET

1(9P) 2(50P)

5 Format indicators

6 REMOTE buttons

7 CHANNEL CONDITION indicators

8 PHONES level control

9 PHONES jack

a POWER switch

Pressing on the ‘(’ side of this switch powers the unit and
lights up the information display (see page 20) and color
display (see page 18). To turn the unit off, press on the ‘a’
side of the switch.

b ERROR indicator

This lights when a serious problem occurs, such as an
operational malfunction or system internal error.
You can check the details on the lower control panel.

For details, see “Error Messages and Warning Messages”
on page 134.

c WARNING indicator

This flashes when there is a fault in the unit. You can check
the details on the lower control panel.

For details, see “Error Messages and Warning Messages”
on page 134.

d EJECT button

Pressing this button automatically ejects the cassette after
several seconds.

e Format indicators (Digital BETACAM/HDCAM/

HDCAM SR)

These show the format of the cassette loaded into the unit.

f REMOTE buttons

Press one of the following buttons, to select how the VTR
is controlled.

Cassette compartment

ETHERNET: This button lights when pressed, enabling

access from the network connected to the
ETHERNET connector on this unit.

1(9P): This button lights when pressed, enabling this unit

to be controlled from a device connected to the
REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector or REMOTE 1-I/
O(9P) connector.

2(50P): This button lights when pressed, enabling this unit

to be controlled from a device connected to the
REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector.

Note

When the VTR is being controlled by the external
equipment connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or
REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector, all tape
transport buttons and edit operation buttons are disabled,
except the STOP and EJECT buttons. You may also
specify the disabling or enabling of all buttons by setting
the VTR SETUP menu item 008 “LOCAL FUNCTION
ENABLE”.

g CHANNEL CONDITION indicators

These show the status of the playback signal.

Blue: The playback signal status is satisfactory.
Yellow: The playback signal is somewhat degraded, but

playback is possible.
However, if this indicator remains lit continuously,
head cleaning is required.

Red: The playback signal has deteriorated.

If this indicator remains lit continuously, head
cleaning or internal inspection is required.

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2-1 Control Panel

h PHONES level control

Adjusts the output level to the PHONES jack.

For details, see “5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals” on
page 103.

2-1-2 Lower Control Panel

i PHONES jack

Connect stereo headphones with 8 Ω impedance for audio
monitoring during recording, playback, and editing.
Adjust the headphone output level with the PHONES level
control.

1 Menu control section

9 DISPLAY button

0 FULL/FINE button

qa PB LEVEL button

qs REC LEVEL button

8 DIAG button

1 MONITOR R buttons

OVER

OVER

dB

-10

-20

-30

-40

OVER

dB

dB

0

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

L

L

L

R

R

CH1

CH2

CH3

EDIT PRESET VIDEO TC

F1

F2

F3

F4

DIAG

F5ALT F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

7 ALT button

2 MONITOR L buttons

OVER

OVER

OVER

dB

dB

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

L

R

R

CH4

OVER

dB

dB

0

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

L

L

L

R

R

CH5

CH6

CH7

6 Function buttons

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

3 MULTI CONTROL knob

HOME

TC

VIDEO

AUDIO

CUE

PF1

PF2

SET UP

MULTI

CONTROL

L

MONITOR

CH12CH11CH10CH9CH8CH7CH6CH5CH4CH3CH2CH1

R

OVER

OVER

OVER

OVER

0

L

CH10

OVER

dB

dB

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

L

L

R

R

R

CH11

CH12

dB

dB

dB

0

0

-10

-10

-10

-20

-20

-20

-30

-30

-30

-40

-40

-40

L

L

R

R

R

CH8

CH9

4 Menu selection buttons

5 Color display

a MONITOR R buttons

Select the audio signal output from the MONITOR
OUTPUT R connector. This assigns the desired channel to
the MONITOR OUTPUT R connector. If you assign more
than one channel to the same monitor output connector, a
mixed audio signal is output.
You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP
menu item 808 “AUDIO MONITOR-R select”.
In the audio playback level adjustment mode, this is used
to select the channel to be adjusted.

b MONITOR L buttons

Select the audio signal output from the MONITOR
OUTPUT L connector. This assigns the desired channel to
the MONITOR OUTPUT L connector. If you assign more
than one channel to the same monitor output connector, a
mixed audio signal is output.

You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP
menu item 807 “AUDIO MONITOR-L select”.
In the audio playback level adjustment mode, this is used
to select the channel to be adjusted.

c MULTI CONTROL knob

Used to set the audio recording/playback level and make
settings in the SET UP menu (see page 97).

d Menu selection buttons

These select the menu screen displayed on the display.
HOME button: Press this to go to the HOME menu

screen. The home menu provides settings for the basic
VTR operations and editing operations.

TC button: Press this to go to the TC (time code) menu

screen. In the time code menu, you can switch LTC/

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VITC, switch DF/NDF, set the time code to be
displayed on an external monitor, and so on.

VIDEO button: Press this to go to the VIDEO menu

screen. Use it to make video related settings.

AUDIO button: Press this to go to the AUDIO menu

screen. Use it to make audio related settings.

CUE button: Press this to go to the CUE menu screen.

The cue menu provides 10 pages to set cue points.
You can set up to 10 cue points per page. You can also
make settings for the Tele-File memory label system.

PF1 button: Press this to go to the PF1 (personal function

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

1) menu screen. You can register frequently-used
items in the PF1 menu. The factory default setting is
blank.

PF2 button: Press this to go to the PF2 (personal function

2) menu screen. You can register frequently-used
items in the PF2 menu. The factory default setting is
blank.

SET UP button: Press this to go to the SET UP menu

screen. The setup menu provides functions to save
menu settings in VTR banks or save to a memory
stick, registration operations in the PF buttons, VTR
SETUP menu settings, and so on.

For details of menus, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings” on
page 37.

e Color display

This comprises principally the audio level display and
menu display.

Audio Level display:

In recording mode or E-E mode

1)

, this displays the audio
recording levels.
In playback mode or CONFI mode, this displays the
playback levels.
The display mode can be changed with the FULL/FINE
button. The factory default display is a reference level of
–20 dB, and peak level 0 dB.

Menu display:

This displays the menu screen selected by the menu
selection buttons.
Each menu screen shows the functions assigned to the
function buttons ([F1] to [F10]), and shows simultaneously
information required for time code display settings and so
on.

h DIAG (diagnostic) button

Hold down the SFT button (see page 19) in the editing
control section and press this switch to switch to the DIAG
menu.

i DISPLAY button

This displays the down-converted output signal in the
whole color display.

Notes

• Depending on the system settings, it may not be possible
to output some signals.

• This function is for a quick check of the output signal,
and cannot be used as a monitor.

j FULL/FINE button

This selects the audio level meter display range.
FULL: The audio level meter display is from –60 dB to 0

dB, or –40 dB to +20 dB. Select which of these ranges
(peak level: 0 dB or +20 dB) is displayed in the VTR
SETUP menu item 814 “LEVEL METER SCALE”.

FINE: The audio level meter display range is expanded,

and displayed with a scale in steps of 0.25 dB. The
reference marker LED at the center of the level meter
display range lights. When the audio level exceeds the
maximum display range, the top OVER display
flashes. When under the minimum display range, the
bottom line flashes.

k PB (playback) LEVEL button

Press this button to enter the playback audio level
adjustment mode. In this mode, you can use the
MONITOR R button to select the adjustment target
channels from channels 1 to 12. While watching the audio
level meter, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob for a
desired audio level.
Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob resets the playback
audio level to the factory set level (a reference level of 0
dB is displayed for a +4 dBm input). Clicking the MULTI
CONTROL knob again restores the adjusted level.
Press this button again to exit from the playback audio
level adjustment mode, and the MONITOR L and R
buttons return to the normal status (this status is called the
“MONITOR SELECT mode”).

1) E-E mode

An abbreviation fo r Electric-to-Electric mode. In t his mode, video o r audio
input signals are passed and output only through the VTR’s internal
circuitry, and not through the magnetic conversion system comprising tape
and heads.

f Function buttons

Activates the functions in each menu.

g ALT (alternative) button

Press to change the items displayed on the current menu.
Press again to return to the original items.

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2-1 Control Panel

l REC (recording) LEVEL button

Press this button to enter the recording audio level
adjustment mode. In this mode, you can use the
MONITOR L button to select the adjustment target
channels from channels 1 to 12. While watching the audio
level meter, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob for a
desired audio level.
Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob resets the recording
audio level to the factory set level (a reference level of 0
dB is displayed for a +4 dBm input). Clicking the MULTI
CONTROL knob again restores the adjusted level.

Press this button again to exit from the recording audio
level adjustment mode, and the MONITOR L and R
buttons return to the normal status (this status is called the
“MONITOR SELECT mode”).

2 Editing control section

1 Numeric buttons and +/– buttons

2 SFT button

3 RCL button

4 CLR button

5 SET button

6 INPUT CHECK

button

8

7

F

E

5

4

C

B

2

1

A

+

0

AUDI O

IN OUT

VIDEO

IN OUT

ENTRY

0 ENTRY button

qa IN/OUT buttons

qs AUDIO IN/AUDIO OUT buttons

SFT

9

RCL

6

D

CLR

3

SET

–

9 Cursor buttons

AUTO

8 AUTO button

a Numeric buttons and +/– buttons

Press to input time data or edit points data at the cursor
position in menu display. Press buttons 0 to 5 while
holding down the SFT button to input hexadecimal A to F
for user bits. Use the +/– buttons to increase or decrease
settings.

INPUT

CHECK

PLAYER RECORDER

7 PLAYER/

RECORDER
buttons

f INPUT CHECK button

While you hold down this button, the input signal is output
from the monitor output connector, so that you can monitor
the input video and audio.
When the LTC/VITC time code is shown on the display,
you can check the time code generator.

g PLAYER/RECORDER buttons

Select which VTR is to be controlled by this VTR’s control
panel during editing when this VTR is used as a recorder
and an external VTR is connected to the REMOTE 1­IN(9P) or REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector as a player.
PLAYER: The tape transport buttons and editing

operation buttons on the control panel control the
external player VTR.

RECORDER: The tape transport buttons and editing

operation buttons on the control panel control the

recorder VTR (this VTR).
The PLAYER/RECORDER buttons have no effect when
using this VTR alone.

h AUTO button

When this button is pressed, it lights up and auto edit mode
is activated.

i Cursor buttons

Use to move the cursor (shown in reverse video) on the
display. Also use to change menu settings.

j ENTRY button

Press to enter an edit or cue point.
While holding down this button, press either the AUDIO
IN or AUDIO OUT button, or the IN or OUT button.

k IN/OUT buttons

To set a IN or OUT point during editing, press either of
these buttons while holding down the ENTRY button.

l AUDIO IN/AUDIO OUT buttons

To set an AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT point during insert
editing, press either of these buttons while holding down
the ENTRY button.

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

b SFT (shift) button

Press buttons 0 to 5 while holding down this button to
input hexadecimal A to F for user bits.
Use also in combination with other buttons to perform
other operations.

c RCL (recall) button

Press to recall the previous setting, etc.

d CLR (clear) button

Press to clear input data.

e SET button

Press to finalize input data.

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3 Tape transport control section

1 STANDBY button

2 PREROLL button

3 PREVIEW/REVIEW button

PREVIEW/

REVIEW

PREROLLSTANDBY

REC/EDIT

PLAYSTOP

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

4 REC/EDIT button

5 PLAY button

6 STOP button

a STANDBY button

Press this button in other than standby mode to make it
light up and place the VTR in standby mode. The head
drum rotates in standby mode, thereby shortening the time
required for the tape to start.
Press this button while in standby mode to turn the button
off and exit from standby mode. The head drum stops
rotating and the tape tension is released. If the VTR
remains in standby mode for more than eight minutes
(factory setting), standby mode is automatically canceled
in order to safeguard the tape.

b PREROLL button

Press to run the tape to the preroll point (a position factory
set to five seconds before the IN point).
Press this button while holding down the IN, OUT,
AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button to cue up the tape at the
corresponding edit point.

For details on changing the preroll time, see “4-2-6
Setting the Preroll Time (PREROLL TIME)” on page 52.

c PREVIEW/REVIEW button

After the edit points are set, press this button to preview,
on the monitor connected to the recorder, the effect of the
edit before it is performed. In this operation, the tape runs,
but no editing is carried out.
If you press this button after carrying out an edit, the
results of the edit are played back on the monitor
connected to the recorder.

d REC/EDIT (recording/edit) button

Press this button while holding down the PLAY button to
start recording.
If you press this button in play mode, manual editing
begins. After setting edit points, if you press this button
while the AUTO button is lit, automatic editing is
performed.

e PLAY button

Press to start playback.
Press this button while holding down the REC/EDIT
button to start recording.
Pressing this button during recording or manual editing
changes the VTR to playback mode.

f STOP button

Press this button to stop recording or playback.
When you insert the cassette, the VTR automatically
enters STBY OFF mode.
The STOP button flashes in the following cases.

•The [F2] (SERVO REF) button in the PF1 menu is set to

“input” but there is no video input signal.

•The [F2] (SERVO REF) button in the PF1 menu is set to

“ext” but there is no external reference video signal.

• The input signal is out of synchronization with the
external reference video signal.

You can change the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item
102 “REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM” so that the STOP
button will not flash in these cases.

4 Display section

1 Information display

2 REF SYNC indicators

SYS: 23.98PSF 1080 4:2:2 HDCAM-SR

: -------- ----- ----- --------PB
: 59.94i 1080 4:2:2 FC

5 REC INHIBIT indicator

T*R 02:01.01:28

REC

INHIBIT SERVO

PREREAD

4 SERVO indicator

1

3 PREREAD indicator

a Information display

The information display shows a number of different
pages. To change the page displayed, with no other items
selected in the menu display (HOME, TC, VIDEO,
AUDIO, PF1, and PF2), turn the MULTI CONTROL knob
while holding it down.
The currently selected page number also appears at the
upper right of the information display.

Page 1: System status
SYS: Shows the recording system information (signal

standard and tape format).

PB: Shows the information recorded on the tape (signal

standard and tape format) while being played back.

FC: Shows the converted signal standard when an HKSR-

5001 board is installed.

TC: Shows the LTC/VITC and DF/NDF settings, or the

time code sent to the external monitor.

REF SYNC

EXTSDEXT

INPUT

HD

VIDEO

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Page 2: System status
ACTIVE LINE: Shows the status of 1080/1035

conversion active line.
1080t1080
1080t1035(CROP)
1080t1035(CONV)
1035t1035
1035t1080(PANEL)
1035t1080(CONV): Shows the current conversion

status.

- - - - -: Cannot be converted.
OFF: No conversion done.

DOWN CONV. OUTPUT: Shows the output status of the

down converter.
ACTIVE: Output.
MUTING: No output.

EOS: Appears at the location of the time code for the valid

end of the previous recording.

Page 3: Phase (OUTPUT)
HD SDI OUTPUT ADV.: Shows the phase of the main

line HD SDI output.
OFF: In phase with reference.
–90H: 90H (HD) advanced with respect to reference.

DOWN CONV. OUTPUT ADV.: Shows the phase of the

down converter output.
OFF: In phase with reference.
–2H: 2H (SD) advanced with respect to reference.

Page 4: Phase (AUDIO)
AUDIO PB OUTPUT ADV.: Shows the phase of the

audio output signal.
OFF: Output in phase with the video output signal.
–1Frame: Output one frame advanced with respect to

the video output signal.

AUDIO INPUT DELAY: Shows the recording phase of

the audio input signal.
OFF: Recorded in phase with the video output signal.
+1Frame: Recorded one frame delayed with respect to

the video input signal.

AES/EBU & ANA OUTPUT: Shows the phase of the

AES/EBU and ANALOG AUDIO outputs.
REF: Output in phase with reference.
FC: In phase with the FC output.
–90H(HD): 90H (HD) advanced with respect to

reference.

–2H(SD): 2H (SD) advanced with respect to

reference.

Page 5: Phase (TC)
TC INPUT DELAY: Shows the recording phase of the

input time code.
OFF: Recorded in phase with the input video signal.
+1Frame: Recorded one frame delayed with respect to

the input video signal.

LTC OUTPUT: Shows the phase of the output LTC.

LINE: Output in phase with the main line HD SDI

output.

FC: Output in phase with the FC output.

Page 6: Meta Data

The display changes depending on the tape format in use.

• HDCAM-SR
META DATA LINE(REC): Shows the status of the

three lines for metadata recording on this unit.

META DATA LINE(OUT): Shows the status of the

three lines of main HD SDI output into which
metadata is multiplexed.

META DATA LINE(FC): Shows the status of the three

lines of output from the optional HKSR-5001
format converter board into which metadata is
multiplexed.

META DATA LINE(SD): Shows the status of the three

lines of SD SDI output into which metadata is
multiplexed.

• HDCAM

Displays L1/L2/DID/SDID. This combination is
counted as 1 packet. Up to 3 packets can be recorded.
On the SRW-5500, the system settings related to
recording are shown on the left. If data is detected in the
input signal, the L1/L2 values are highlighted. The right
side shows playback values detected on the tape.

Note

The ACTIVE LINE setting displayed on page 2 can be
made in the SYSTEM screen. The phase settings displayed
on pages 3 to 5 and the settings relating to META DATA
recording displayed on page 6 can be made in the PHASE
SET/META DATA menu under the ALT+OTHERS
CHECK menu in the MAINTENANCE menu.

For details, refer to the Installation Manual.

b REF SYNC (reference signal) indicators

These indicate the signal selected as the reference signal.
If there is no reference signal input to the selected
connector, the STOP button flashes.
EXT SD: Lights when “extern SD” is selected by the VTR

SETUP menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE
select”.

EXT HD: Lights when “extern HD” is selected by the

VTR SETUP menu item 006 “EXTERNAL
REFERENCE select”.

INPUT VIDEO: Lights when “INPUT” is selected by the

VTR SETUP menu item 005 “SERVO/AV
REFERENCE select”.

c PREREAD indicator

Lights up during preread mode.

For more information about PREREAD, see “6-2-2
Animation Editing” on page 127.

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d SERVO indicator

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

e REC INHIBIT indicator

Only when this indicator is not lit, you can make settings
for assemble/insert editing mode, and carry out recording
and playback operations.
The status of this indicator depends on the setting of the
[F2] (REC INH) button in the HOME menu and the state
of the record-protect plug on the cassette.

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

Setting of the [F2]
(REC INH) button in
the HOME menu

State of the record­protect plug on the
cassette

all Recording disabled

REC INHIBIT
indicator

Lit/flashing

Recording allowed Lit

crash REC, video/
CTL, audio/CTL

off Recording disabled

a) Toggling between lit/flashing settings is possible using the VTR SETUP

menu item 104 “REC INHIBIT LAMP FLASHING”.

Recording disabled

Lit/flashing

Recording allowed Unlit

Lit/flashing

Recording allowed

Unlit

5 Search control section

1 SHUTTLE button

2 JOG button

3 VAR button

V

G

A

O

J

E

L

T

T

U

H

S

E

S

R

E

V

E

R

a SHUTTLE button

Press to enter shuttle mode. In this mode, the button lights
and playback at the speed corresponding to the angle of
rotation of the search dial is possible. The playback speed
range depends on the frame frequency of the unit. In this
mode, the search dial clicks at the positions for 0 (still
picture) and ±10 times normal playback speed (HDCAM/
Digital Betacam) or ±8 times normal playback speed
(HDCAM-SR).

R

F

O

R

W

A

R

D

4 Search dial

Frame frequency

Playback speed

23.98/24 Hz Ranging from ±50

25 Hz Ranging from ±48

29.97/30 Hz Ranging from ±40

b JOG button

Press to select jog mode. In this mode, the button lights up
and playback is possible at –1 to +1 times normal speed, ±2
times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR), or ±3 times
normal speed (Digital Betacam) (determined by the setting
in the VTR SETUP menu item 107 “JOG DIAL
RESPONSE”). In this mode, the search dial does not click.

a)

c VAR (variable) button

Press to select variable speed playback mode for noiseless

a)

playback in the range from –1 to +2 times normal speed
(HDCAM/HDCAM-SR) or –1 to +3 times normal speed
(Digital Betacam). Playback exceeding this speed range is

a)

a)

not possible. The search dial clicks at the positions for still­picture and normal playback speed.

d Search dial

Rotate to search for edit points. Rotate the dial clockwise
for forward playback (the B indicator lights up) or
counterclockwise for reverse playback (the b indicator
lights up). The x indicator lights up while the VTR is in
stop mode.
Shuttle mode: The playback speed corresponds to the

angle of rotation of the search dial. The playback
speed range depends on the frame frequency of the
unit. (See item 1 SHUTTLE button.) The dial clicks
at the positions for 0 (still picture) and ±10 times
normal playback speed (HDCAM/Digital Betacam)
or ±8 times normal playback speed (HDCAM-SR).

Jog mode: The playback speed corresponds to the

rotational speed of the dial (–1 to +1 times normal
speed, ±2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM­SR), or ±3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam))
depending on the setting of the VTR SETUP menu
item 107 “JOG DIAL RESPONSE”). The dial does
not click.

Variable speed playback mode: Noiseless playback is

possible in the range from –1 to +2 times normal
speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR) or –1 to +3 times
normal speed (Digital Betacam). The speed settings
can be changed using the menu. The dial clicks at the
positions for still-picture and normal playback speed.

Capstan override mode: Rotating the dial while holding

down the PLAY button changes the playback speed
by up to ±15%.

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2-1 Control Panel

2-1-3 System Set-Up Panel

Lift the lower control panel up to its horizontal position to
access the system set-up panel.

CONTROL PANEL connector

CONTROL PANEL

Card slot eject button

Memory stick eject button

Memory stick receptacle

PCM CIA card slot

Harness restraint

For details of opening and closing the control panel, refer
to the Maintenance Manual.

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

For details, see “3-4 Using a Memory Stick” on page 35.

2-1 Control Panel

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2-2 Connector Panel

1 ANALOG I/O section (see page 25)

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

3 Remote input/output section

(see page 28)

2 DIGITAL I/O section (see page 27)

4 Power supply

(see page 28)

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2-2 Connector Panel

1 ANALOG I/O (input/output) section

CH1

MONITOR OUTPUT

R L IN OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

CH2 CH3 CH4

ANALOG I/O

OFF ON

TIME CODE

REF. INPUT

2 (OPTION)

1

OFF ON

75 75

1 MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connectors

2 AUDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors

3 REF. INPUT 1 connectors and 75Ω termination switch

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

4 REF. INPUT 2 connectors and 75Ω termination switch

600

OFF ON

IN

CUE

OUT

HD REF. OUT SD OUT

SYNC

1

COMPOSITE
(MONITOR)

2

a MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connectors

(XLR-3-31, male)

These output the audio signals for monitoring L and R
channels. To select the signals to output, use the
MONITOR R and MONITOR L buttons on the lower
control panel.

For details, see “5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals” on
page 103.

b AUDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors

(XLR-3-31, male)

These output up to four analog audio signal lines (channels
1 to 4).

c REF. INPUT 1 connectors (BNC) and 75Ω

termination switch

Input a reference video signal of the selected field
frequency. Select HD or SD with the VTR SETUP menu
item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select”. When HD
is selected, input a tri-level SYNC signal. When SD is
selected, input a video signal with chroma burst (VBS) or
a monochrome video signal (VS).
A loop-through connection is possible. Set the 75Ω
termination switch to OFF if you are using a loop-through
connection and set it to ON if you are not using a loop­through connection.

5 SD OUT SYNC connector

6 SD OUT COMPOSITE (MONITOR) connector

7 HD REF. OUT connectors
8 TIME CODE OUT connector

9 TIME CODE IN connector

0 CUE OUT connector

qa CUE IN connector (SRW-5500 only)

d REF. INPUT 2 connectors (BNC) and 75Ω

termination switch

Input a reference video signal of the field frequency
selected for the format converter output. Select HD or SD
with the VTR SETUP menu item A08 “FC REFERENCE
select”. When HD is selected, input a tri-level SYNC
signal for external synchronization. When SD is selected,
input a video signal with chroma burst (VBS) or a
monochrome video signal (VS). A loop-through
connection is possible. Set the 75Ω termination switch to
OFF if you are using a loop-through connection and set it
to ON if you are not using a loop-through connection.

e SD OUT SYNC connector (BNC)

This outputs an NTSC or PAL signal for external
synchronization.

Note

The output phase is the same as that of the composite
signal output from the SD OUT COMPOSITE
(MONITOR) connector.
Because the output phase changes with the operation mode
of the VTR, use this for synchronization with the video
monitor.

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f SD OUT COMPOSITE (MONITOR) connector

(BNC)

Outputs an analog composite signal for a video monitor.
When the ALT/[F6] (CHARA SUPER) setting in the TC
menu is on, character signals such as time codes are
superimposed on the output.

g HD REF. OUT connectors (BNC)

Output an HD tri-level sync signal during tape playback.

h TIME CODE OUT connector (XLR 3-31, male)

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

Outputs the following time codes according to the VTR
operation mode.

In playback mode: Playback time code
In recording mode: Time code generated by the internal

time code generator, or time code input to the TIME
CODE IN connector.

To select the output signal, use the VTR SETUP menu
item 613 “TC OUTPUT SIGNAL IN REGENE MODE.”

Setting Description

off tape In playback mode, playback time code signal

is output. In recording mode, TCG time code
signal is output.

regene Only when the servo is locked in playback

through The time code signal from the TIME CODE IN

mode, playback time code signal is
regenerated and output. In all other cases,
output is the same as for the “off tape” setting.

connector is output as it is. (Used for cascade
connections.)

(For more information about cascade
connections, see “3-1-3 Cascade
Connection” on page 31.)

i TIME CODE IN connector (XLR 3-32, female)

Accepts external time code for recording to tape. Connect
to the time code output connector of the external
equipment.

j CUE OUT (cue output) connector

(XLR 3-31, male)

Outputs cue track audio during HDCAM or Digital
Betacam playback.

Note

There is no cue track on an HDCAM-SR tape, and
therefore no output.

k CUE IN (cue input) connector (XLR 3-31, female)

(SRW-5500 only)

Enabled only during HDCAM format recording.

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2 DIGITAL I/O (input/output) section

1 HD SDI INPUT A/B connectors

DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU)

AUDIO

CH1/2 CH3/4 CH1/2 CH3/4

CH5/6 CH7/8 CH5/6 CH7/8

CH9/10 CH11/12 CH9/10 CH11/12

OUTPUT

AUDIO

DIGITAL I/O

HD SDI INPUT FC OUT BINPUT

INPUT
MONITOR

B INPUT
MONITOR

2 MONITOR

MONITOR

SD SDI OUT

1

2

A

B(OPTION)

HD SDI OUTPUT

1

A

B(OPTION)AB(OPTION)AB(OPTION)

FORMAT CONV. OUT (OPTION)

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1 2 MONITOR

a HD SDI (SDI video/audio) INPUT A/B connectors

(BNC)

These accept SDI video/audio signals.

Note

The INPUT MONITOR connectors are for use with an
input monitor and does not follow the standards for output.

2 FC OUT B connectors

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

3 HD SDI OUTPUT connectors

4 FORMAT CONV. OUT (OPTION) connectors

5 SD SDI OUT connectors

6 DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) OUTPUT connectors

7 DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) INPUT connectors

d FORMAT CONV. OUT (OPTION) connectors

(BNC)

These output two sets of format-converted video/audio
signals.
When the ALT/[F5] (PD CHARA) buttons are set to ON in
the TC menu, the output has time data or other text
superimposed on the signal.

b FC OUT B (FORMAT CONV. OUTPUT B

(OPTION)) connectors (BNC)

These are only effective when the optional HKSR-5001
format converter board is installed. When the output
format is selected as 4:4:4, LINK B is output, and when the
output format is selected as 4:2:2 it is not output.

c HD SDI (SDI video/audio) OUTPUT connectors

(BNC)

These output three sets of SDI video/audio signals.
When the ALT/[F6] (CHARA SUPER) buttons are set to
ON in the TC menu, time data or other text data is
superimposed on the signal output from the MONITOR A
connector.

Note

This is only valid when the optional HKSR-5001 format
converter board is installed. When the output format is
selected as 4:4:4, LINK A is output.

e SD SDI (1/2/monitor) OUT connectors (BNC)

These output three sets of video/audio signals. When the
ALT/[F6] (CHARA SUPER) buttons are set to ON in the
TC menu, time data or other text data is superimposed on
the output from the MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connector.

f DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) OUTPUT connectors

(BNC)

These output digital signals in AES/EBU format for
channels 1 to 12.

g DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) INPUT connectors

(BNC)

These accept digital signals in AES/EBU format for
channels 1 to 12.

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3 Remote input/output section

1 RS232C connector

2 REMOTE1-IN(9P) connector

3 REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector
4 VIDEO CONTROL connector

5 REMOTE1-I/O(9P) connector

REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P)

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

REMOTE 1-IN(9P) REMOTE 1-I/O(9P)

RS232C

VIDEO CONROL

g ETHERNET connector

Used for monitoring the VTR by SNMP, or for setting or
changing VTR settings by HTTP.

CAUTION

For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this
port. Follow the instructions for this port.

4 Power supply

AC IN

ETHERNET

7 ETHERNET connector

USB

6 USB connector

a RS232C connector (RS-232C serial interface)

(D-sub 9-pin)

This is used for manufacturing and services.

b REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin,

female)

Use this, with the supplied 9-pin remote control cable, to
connect the unit to another SRW-5000/5500 unit or
another HD VTR unit to carry out editing with a BVE­series editor BVE-900/910/2000/9000/9100.

c REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector (D-

sub 50-pin, female)

Inputs an external remote control signal.

For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

d VIDEO CONTROL (Digital Video Processor

Control) connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)

Connects to the optional HKDV-900 HD Digital Video
Controller to enable remote control of the internal digital
video processor. Turn off the power before connecting the
remote controller.

-AC IN connector

-AC IN connector

Connects to an AC outlet using an appropriate power cord.

e REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin,

female)

Use this, with the supplied 9-pin remote control cable, to
connect the unit to another SRW-5000/5500 unit or
another HD VTR unit to carry out editing with a BVE­series editor BVE-900/910/2000/9000/9100.

f USB connector

This is used for manufacturing and services.

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Setting Up the VTR

Chapter

3

3-1 Connecting External Equipment

3-1-1 Making HD Digital Connections

This example shows the connections when using an HDW­F500 as player and an SRW-5000/5500 as recorder, in

59.94i or 60i mode.

HDW-F500 (Player)

REMOTE (9P)

9-pin remote control cable

See “Specifications” in the Appendix (page 131) for
recommended XLR/BNC and P/S converters.

AUDIO
OUTPUT

Chapter 3 Setting Up the VTR

HD SDI OUTPUT

a) The figure shows the SRW-5500.

DIGITAL I/O INPUT

SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder)

REMOTE 1-I/O(9P)

HD SDI INPUT

HD SDI OUTPUT

a)

Video monitor
(HD serial monitor)

3-1 Connecting External Equipment

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3-1-2 Making NTSC/PAL Digital Connections

This example shows how to connect two VTRs, an SRW­5000/5500 as the player and a DVW-500 D-1 Component
Digital VTR as the recorder.

Input

SRW-5000/5500 (Player)

Chapter 3 Setting Up the VTR

SD OUT
COMPOSITE (MONITOR)

BNC cable

Video monitor
(NTSC/PAL monitor)

a)

REMOTE 1-IN(9P)

9-pin remote control cable

Output

SD SDI OUT

REMOTE 1-OUT

BNC cable

DIGITAL I/O SERIAL V/A INPUT

a) The figure shows the SRW-5500.

Note

For color frame editing using the SRW-5000/5500 as the
player and an NTSC/PAL digital device as the recorder, set
the VTR SETUP menu item 005 “SERVO/AV
REFERENCE select” to “external” and set the menu item
006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select” to “extern SD”.

DVW-500 (Recorder)

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