Sony DKR-700, DKR-700P Instructions For Use Manual

Digital Still Recor der

3-810-715-14(1)

Instructions for Use page 2(E)

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

Mode d’emploi page 1(F)

Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, prière de lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi que l’on conservera pour toute référence ultérieure.

DKR-700/700P

 1996 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

R1.5m

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

Model No. DKR-700 Serial No.

WARNING

For DKR-700P

The following label is located on the top of the unit.

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 symbol indicates type B equipment classified in accordance with IEC Publication 601-1 Safety of medical electrical equipment. (DKR-700 only)

This symbol indicates equipotential terminal which brings the various parts of a system to the same potential. (DKR-700P only)

For the customers in the USA

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

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

This device requires shielded interface cables to comply with FCC emission limits.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

The following label is located inside the unit.

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

4-627-743-01

LITHIUM BATTERY

Should only be changed by technical personnel. There is a risk of explosion in handled improperly.

Important safeguards/notices for use in the medical environments

1. All the equipments connected to this unit shall be certified according to Standard IEC601-1, IEC950, IEC65 or other IEC/ISO Standards applicable to the equipments.

2. When this unit is used together with other equipment in the patient area*, the equipment shall be either powered by an isolation transformer or connected via an additional protective earth terminal to system ground unless it is certified according to Standard IEC601-1.

* Patient Area

3. The leakage current could increase when connected to other equipment.

4. This unit generaters, uses, and can radiate frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference to other equipment. If this unit causes interference (which can be determined by unplugging the power cord from the unit), try these measures: Relocate the unit with respect to the susceptible equipment. Plug this unit and the susceptible equipment into different branch ciruits. Consult yor dealer.

CAUTION

Use of this product other than directed may result in injury.

2(E)

WARNING

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off.

WARNING!

The DKR-700 is intended to be used for recording video images obtained from video cameras and medical imaging

Table of Contents

systems, primarily for the purposes of image archival and teaching/education. When any of the compressed modes (FINE, NORMAL, QUICK2, QUICK1) are utilized, images stored may not necessarily retain the full resolution and image information as delivered by the originating source modality. This is because JPEG lossy compression is employed, and, by definition, this type of compression discards certain information which cannot ever be retrieved.

English

Overview............................................................... 4(E)

Features ...........................................................4(E)

Usage Example................................................5(E)

Usage Precautions ...........................................7(E)

Location and Function of Parts.......................... 8(E)

DKR-700/700P Main Unit ..............................8(E)

RM-C700 Remote Control Unit (Option) .....14(E)

Preparation ........................................................ 16(E)

Connections ...................................................16(E)

Setting the DIP Switch ..................................17(E)

MiniDiscs (MD Data Discs)..........................17(E)

Activating the DKR-700/700P and

Inserting/ Removing Discs..................18(E)

Initializing Discs ...........................................19(E)

Setting the Clock ...........................................19(E)

Checking the Setup/Operating Condition of

the DKR-700/700P..............................19(E)

Recording Images .............................................. 22(E)

Preparing to Record.......................................22(E)

Recording One Image at a Time — Step

Recording ............................................23(E)

Recording Images Automatically — Interval

Recording ............................................24(E)

Recording with a 1-Contact Foot Switch ......24(E)

Recording with the Optional FS-30 Foot

Switch..................................................25(E)

Playing or Searching for Images ...................... 26(E)

Preparing to Playback or Search ...................26(E)

Playing One Image at a Time — Step

Playback ..............................................27(E)

Playing Images Automatically — Interval

Playback ..............................................28(E)

Playing an Image by Its Image Number

— Direct Access Playback

(Using the RM-C700) .........................28(E)

Searching for an Image Using the Image

Index....................................................29(E)

Searching for an Image Using Information

Search List...........................................29(E)

Image Data Management

(Using the RM-C700) ................................. 32(E)

Keys Used to Input ID Numbers, Image

Names and Disc Names ......................32(E)

Setting/Changing the Disc Name ..................33(E)

Setting/Changing an ID Number...................33(E)

Setting/Changing an Image Name.................35(E)

Deleting Images.................................................. 37(E)

Erasing Images One at a Time ......................37(E)

Erasing All Images on the Disc.....................37(E)

Menu Operations ............................................... 38(E)

Menu Structure ..............................................38(E)

Buttons/Keys for Menu Operations...............39(E)

Structure and Usage of the Main Menu.........39(E)

Structure and Usage of the Source Setup

Menu ...................................................40(E)

Structure and Usage of the Capture/Rec Setup

Menu ...................................................41(E)

Structure and Usage of the Play Setup

Menu ...................................................43(E)

Structure and Usage of the Disp Setup

Menu ...................................................44(E)

Structure and Usage of the System Setup

Menu ...................................................45(E)

Structure and Usage of the User Setup

Menu ...................................................47(E)

Appendixes ......................................................... 49(E)

Specifications ................................................49(E)

Error Messages and Warning Messages........51(E)

Troubleshooting ............................................53(E)

Timing for Capturing an Image Using a Foot

Switch..................................................53(E)

3(E)

Overview

The DKR-700/700P Digital Still Recorder is a device for recording still image to a MiniDisc (MD Data Disc) and filing it for later playback.

Features

MiniDisc as a recording medium

The DKR-700/700P records images to a data MiniDisc (MMD-140 MD Data Disc or equivalent: 140 Mbytes) complying with the Sony picture MD format. This magneto-optical recording medium not only boasts a high degree of permanence and reliability, but also reduces still image storage cost by recording up to 1000 images on a single disc.

Recording with digital compression

Using the latest digital technology, the DKR-700/700P provides image quality better than 480 lines of horizontal resolution. The DKR-700/700P employs widely-used JPEG compression method and TIFF format for uncompressed images, making it possible to examine images using commonly available software.

Rich search functionality

The DKR-700/700P allows a desired image to be found quickly. Searches may be performed on image information such as the image number, ID number, image name, or date, and an image may also be located via image indexes (25 thumbnail images per index).

Setup using menus

The menus allow basic selections such as video input/ output connectors and image recording quality, as well as the setup of recording and playback modes, status/ setup information display, and system control.

Various video input/output connectors

The DKR-700/700P is equipped with RGB, composite, and S video input/output connectors. A wide variety of input sources may be selected, from common sources such as video cameras and VCRs to LaserDisc players and medical imaging equipment. The DKR700/700P may be connected to output devices such as video monitors, video projectors, and video printers.

Selectable image quality

When recording, one of five image quality modes (uncompressed, fine, normal, quick 2, and quick 1) can be selected. This allows the DKR-700/700P to be used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from the medical field, which requires high image quality, to filing systems which emphasize the storage of large numbers of images and must be quickly searchable.

Simultaneous recording of image information

When recording an image, the date (year, month, day, hour, minute, and second) and an image number are automatically recorded or updated. With the connection of the optional RM-C700 Remote Control Unit or a computer, it becomes possible to attach an image ID number (up to 15 digits) and an image name (up to 15 alphanumeric characters).

External control functionality

The DKR-700/700P is equipped with an RS-232C interface connector and a SCSI interface connector. Besides the optional RM-C700 Remote Control Unit or a computer, an optional 3-contact foot switch FS-30 or a 1-contact foot switch may be connected, allowing external control of the DKR-700/700P.

Record and playback modes selection according to purpose

Images may be recorded and played back one at a time (step recording/playback), or may be recorded or played back in order (interval recording/playback).

4(E)

Synchronization with imaging equipment

medical use) Video Camera, using the slow electronic shutter feature enables clear, sharp recording even of

Since the DKR-700/700P can generate a flash trigger signal when an image is recorded, images may be

low-illumination images such as those from fluorescence microscopes.

acquired in synchronization with a flash. When paired with the Sony DXC-950 series (DXC-970MD for

Usage Example

Image filing system for medical or industrial measurement applications

The DKR-700/700P may be coupled with medical instruments or with factory measurement equipment to form an image filing system. By using the supplied DKR-700 Plug-In Software (running under Microsoft

Video monitor

Video Camera

Microscope

DKR-700/700P

Windows1) or MacOS2)), image data can be transferred to a computer connected to the DKR-700/700P via a SCSI interface.

Computer

SCSI

UP-5500 series

Video Printer

SCSI

DKR-700 Plug-In Software (supplied)

RM-C700 Remote Control Unit (option)

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

2) On the PowerBook, the Plug-In Software does not function properly.

5(E)

Overview

Computer-based image processing system

By using the supplied DKR-700 Plug-In Software

(running under Microsoft Windows or MacOS

image data may be exchanged with a computer

Video Camera

Copy stand

DKR-700/700P

Photo proofing system

connected to the DKR-700/700P via a SCSI interface. Images can be transferred from the DKR-700/700P to a computer for processing and use in CG still production.

Video monitor

SCSI

RM-C700 Remote Control Unit (option)

Computer

DKR-700 Plug-In Software (supplied)

When taking photographs with a film camera, the same images may be captured simultaneously using the DXC-950 series (DXC-970MD for medical use) Video Camera and stored with the DKR-700/700P to allow proofing of the images before the photographs have been developed, printed, or enlarged. The image can

Photo flash slave unit

Flash

Trigger signal

Video Camera

Flash unit

Film camera

be captured via automatic recording, based on the timing of a trigger signal from the video camera, or the timing of the capture can be controlled by a flash signal generated by the DKR-700/700P. Besides proofing in a photo studio, the same system can also be used in industrial or medical inspection photography.

Video monitor

UP-1000 series

DKR-700/700P

Video Printer

1) On the PowerBook, the Plug-In Software does not function properly.

6(E)

Usage Precautions

Operation and storage locations

Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places.

•Location subject to extremes of temperature

(operating temperature range 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F))

•Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods, or

close to heating appliances (Note that the interior of a car left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50˚C (122˚F).)

•Damp or dusty places

•Location subject to severe vibrations

•Location near equipment generating strong

electromagnetic emissions

•Location near transmitting stations generating strong

radio waves

Operate the unit in a horizontal position

This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal position. Do not operate it on its side, or tilted through an excessive angle (exceeding 20˚).

Avoid violent impacts

Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.

Do not obstruct ventilation openings

To prevent the unit from overheating, do not obstruct ventilation openings, by for example wrapping the unit in a cloth while it is in operation.

Regular check

There is no need for regular checks.

Cleaning

If the casing or panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. In the event of extreme dirt, use a cloth steeped in a neutral detergent to remove the dirt, then wipe with a dry cloth. Applying alcohol, thinners, insecticides, or other volatile solvents may result in deforming the casing or damaging the finish.

Shipping

•Always remove the disc before shipping the unit.

•Pack the unit in its original carton or equivalent packing, and take care not to impart violent shocks in transit.

7(E)

Location and Function of Parts

DKR-700/700P Main Unit

Power supply and data recording/deletion operations (front panel)

1 POWER u switch and indicator

DIGITAL STILL RECORDER

POWER

BUSY

EJECT

2 Disc slot

3 BUSY indicator 4 EJECT 6 button

AUTO

MENU DISP IMAGE LIST

EXEC

PLAY

(

-- --

PLAY

SOURCE

…

1 POWER u switch and indicator

Pressing this switch once turns on power to the unit, and pressing it again turns the unit off. When the power is on, the indicator will light up. If the BUSY indicator is lit or blinking when you press the POWER switch to power off, the unit powers off after internal processing is completed.

2 Disc slot

For inserting discs.

3 BUSY indicator

When some operation is being performed on the disc, or when some data remains on the DKR-700/700P’s memory, this indicator will be lit or will blink. When the indicator is lit, all buttons except the EJECT button 4 will have no effect.

Caution

Do not disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet while the BUSY indicator is lit or blinking. If the power is disconnected while the disc is in operation, data stored on the disc may be lost or damaged.

8(E)

CAPTURE REC

ERASE

AUTO

ALL

ERASE

INIT

5 REC r button 6 AUTO indicator

7 ALL ERASE/INIT button

8 ERASE button

9 CAPTURE X button !º SOURCE … button

4 EJECT 6 button

Pressing this button will eject the disc.

5 REC r (record) button

When the button is pressed, it will light, and recording will begin. When recording is complete, it will go out.

6 AUTO (automatic record) indicator

When an automatic record is being performed (using the menus), this indicator will light.

For more information on automatic recording, see “Recording Images Automatically — Interval Recording” on page 24(E).

7 ALL ERASE/INIT button

This button is used to erase all images recorded on a disc. It is also used to initialize discs. Insert a disc which is to be erased, and press the button. The button will begin to blink. When the button is pressed a second time while it is blinking, it will light steadily, and the all erasing will begin. When inserting a disc which is not initialized or initialized to a format incompatible with this unit, the button will begin to blink automatically. To initialize the disc press the button while it is blinking.

8 ERASE button

When this button is pressed while using the PLAY button to play back an image, the button will blink. When the button is pressed again, it will light and the image currently being played will be erased. When erasing is complete, it will go out.

9 CAPTURE X button

When this button is pressed, it will light, and the video signal being received will be captured in the DKR-

Menu, image playback, and search (front panel)

1 AUTO PLAY button 2 PLAY ( button

3 [+]/[–] buttons

POWER

700/700P’s memory. The video signal will simultaneously be output from the video output connector.

!º SOURCE … button

When this button is pressed it will light, and the video signal being received will be output from the video output connector.

DIGITAL STILL RECORDER

4 SEARCH buttons 5 DISP button

6 MENU button

7 Cursor buttons

8 EXEC button

1 AUTO PLAY

button

POWER

MENU DISP IMAGE LIST

When this button is pressed it will light, and all images stored on disc will be played back in turn. The playback direction and the intervals between each image depend on parameters set in the menus.

2 PLAY ( button

When this button is pressed it will light, and one image stored on the disc will be played back. When this button is pressed after selecting a desired image using the search display (see SEARCH buttons 4), that image will be the one played. Either a main image or a “quick access” image may be played, according to what is selected in the menus.

EXEC

BUSY

AUTO

PLAY

(

-- --

SOURCE

…

CAPTURE REC

ERASE

EJECT

AUTO

ALL

ERASE

INIT

3 [+]/[–] buttons

When the PLAY button 2 is lit, pressing the [+] or [–] button will cause a different image to be played back. The search images and search information lists are changed using the search display (see SEARCH buttons 4).

[+] button: Each time this button is pressed, a image

with higher image number will be displayed.

[–] button: Each time this button is pressed, a image

with lower image number will be displayed.

Note

If there are images already recorded on the disc with a different type of device, the image numbers may in some cases not be consecutive.

9(E)

Location and Function of Parts

4 SEARCH buttons

When one of the buttons is pressed, it will light, and a search display will appear on the screen. To search by image, press the IMAGE button. To search by image information, press the LIST button.

When the IMAGE button is pressed: Images stored

on disc will be displayed as thumbnails (25 images on screen at once). When an image is selected using the cursor buttons 7 and the PLAY button 2 is pressed, that image will be displayed on screen.

When the LIST button is pressed: Information

about images stored on disc (image number, image name, ID number, date) will be displayed as a list. When an image is selected using the cursor buttons 7 and the PLAY button 2 is pressed, that image will be displayed on screen.

5 DISP (display) button

When this button is pressed, the DKR-700/700P’s setup and status information will be superimposed on the screen. The items to be displayed may be set using the menus. When the button is pressed again, the information display will disappear.

6 MENU button

When this button is pressed, the menu display will appear on the screen. When the button is pressed again, the menu display will disappear.

7 Cursor buttons

In the menu display (see MENU button 6), these buttons are used to select menu items (the

and

≥

buttons) and to change settings and conditions (the and ÷ buttons). In the search display (see SEARCH buttons 4), the cursor buttons are used to select a desired image.

8 EXEC (execute) button

This button is used to go from the main menu to a setup menu, and to confirm changes made to settings in the menu. Besides menu operation, this button is used to record the data on the DKR-700/700P’s memory. (If some data remains on the memory, the BUSY indicator will blink.)

10(E)

Power supply and video input/output connectors (rear panel)

1 VIDEO INPUT connector 2 S-VIDEO INPUT connector

3 RGB/SYNC INPUT connectors

SCSI REMOTE

RS-232C FS1

INPUT

FS2

EX-CTL

FLASH

…

AC IN

⁄

220V 230V 240V

4 Voltage 220V/230V/240V

selector (DKR-700P only)

5 1 (equipotential) terminal

(DKR-700P only)

6 ⁄ AC IN connector

VIDEO S-VIDEO

R G B SYNC

OUTPUT

7 RGB/SYNC OUTPUT connectors 8 S-VIDEO OUTPUT connector

9 VIDEO OUTPUT connector

1 VIDEO INPUT connector (BNC-type)

Connect to the video output connector of a video camera, VCR, etc.

For the electrical specification of this connector, see page 49(E).

2 S-VIDEO INPUT connector (mini-DIN 4-pin)

Connect to the S video output connector of a video camera, VCR, etc.

For the electrical specification of this connector, see page 49(E).

Illustration: DKR-700P

3 RGB/SYNC INPUT connectors (BNC-type)

Connect to the RGB and SYNC output connectors of a video camera, etc.

For the electrical specification of these connectors, see page 49(E).

4 Voltage 220V/230V/240V selector (DKR-700P only)

Set the position which meets voltage in the mains line prior to the operation of the unit. Otherwise the unit may be damaged.

5 1 (equipotential) terminal (DKR-700P only)

Connect to the system ground as required.

11(E)

Location and Function of Parts

6 ⁄ AC IN (inlet) connector (3-pin)

Connect to the AC power source, using the supplied AC power cord.

7 RGB/SYNC OUTPUT connectors (BNC-type)

Connect to the RGB and SYNC input connectors of a video monitor, video printer, etc.

For the electrical specification of these connectors, see page 49(E).

8 S-VIDEO OUTPUT connector (mini-DIN 4-pin)

Connect to the S video input connector of a video monitor, etc.

For the electrical specification of this connector, see page 49(E).

9 VIDEO OUTPUT connector (BNC-type)

Connect to the video input connector of a video monitor, VCR, etc.

For the electrical specification of this connector, see page 49(E).

12(E)

Remote connectors (rear panel)

SCSI REMOTE

RS-232C FS1

INPUT

1 DIP switch 2 SCSI connectors 3 RS-232C connector

4 FS1 connector

FS2

EX-CTL

FLASH

…

AC IN

⁄

5 FS2 connector

6 EX-CTL connector

7 FLASH connector

VIDEO S-VIDEO

R G B SYNC

OUTPUT

1 DIP switch

Used to set the SCSI-ID and operation mode.

2 SCSI connectors (50-pin, half-pitch)

Used to connect to a computer to exchange image data.

For the electrical specification of these connectors, see page 50(E).

3 RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin)

Used to provide external control of the DKR-700/ 700P, by connection to the optional RM-C700 Remote Control Unit or to a computer. Select which of the two is connected using the menus.

For the electrical specification of this connector, see page 49(E).

Illustration: DKR-700P

6 EX-CTL (external control) connector (minijack)

Used to control external devices from the DKR-700/ 700P.

For the electrical specification of this connector, see page 50(E).

7 FLASH connector (mini-jack)

Used to connect to the external trigger connector of a flash unit.

For the electrical specification of this connector, see page 50(E).

4 FS1 connector (D-sub 9-pin)

Used to connect an optional FS-30 Foot Switch.

5 FS2 connector (stereo mini-jack)

Used to connect a 1-contact foot switch.

For the electrical specification of this connector, see page 50(E).

13(E)

Location and Function of Parts

RM-C700 Remote Control Unit (Option)

Record/play operations

For keys, see the descriptions of corresponding buttons on the DKR-700/700P.

PLAY ( key Search keys

Connection cable: Attach to the RS-232C connector on the rear panel of the DKR-700/700P.

AUTO PLAY key

AUTOPLAY

SOURCE

…

CAPTURE

PLAY

(

MENU IMAGE

DISP

2@3#4$5%6"7&8*9(0

DISC

NAME

LIST

ID NO

QWERT Y U I O P

SHIFT

ASDFGHJKL

SPC

ZXCVBNM

[+]/[–] keys

ERASE

)

RM-C700

REC

ERASE

DEL EXE

ALL

INIT

SOURCE … key CAPTURE X key

REC r (record) key ALL ERASE/INIT key ERASE key

14(E)

Menu/character entry operations

For the MENU, DISP, cursor, and EXE keys, see the descriptions of corresponding buttons on the DKR-700/ 700P.

For more information on character entry keys, see “Keys Used to Input ID Numbers, Image Names and Disc Names” on page 32(E).

ID NO (ID number) key: When

DISC (disc name)/NAME (image name)

key: When this key is pressed, the image name input display will appear on the screen. If pressed while holding down the SHIFT key, the disc name input display will appear.

this key is pressed, the ID number input display will appear on the screen.

RM-C700

MENU key DISP (display) key

SHIFT key: Holding down this button

while pressing the DISC/NAME button will enable the disc name function of that button. It is also used to enter symbols and capital letters.

AUTOPLAY

SOURCE

…

CAPTURE

PLAY

(

MENU IMAGE

DISP

LIST

DISC

ID NO

NAME

2@3#4$5%6"7&8*9(0

QWERT Y U I O P

SHIFT

ASDFGHJKL

SPC

ZXCVBNM

Character entry keys: Alphanumeric keys

are used to enter ID numbers, image names, etc.

REC

ALL

ERASE

INIT

)

DEL EXE

Cursor keys EXE (execute) key

15(E)

Preparation

Connections

Connect equipment required to the DKR-700/700P as shown in the figure below.

SCSI connector

Composite video output connector

Host computer

Notebook-size personal computer

DKR-700 Plug-In Software (supplied)

KB-SPC06 SCSI Cable (SANWA supply)

Camcorder

S video output connector

S video cable (not supplied)

S-VIDEO INPUT

75-ohm coaxial cable (BNC) (not supplied)

SCSI

VIDEO INPUT

RS-232C connector

SMF-3036C RS-232C

Cable

RS-232C

SCSI REMOTE

VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

RS-232C FS1

INPUT

R G B SYNC

OUTPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

FS1 FS2

FS2

EX-CTL

FLASH

…

RGB/ SYNC OUTPUT

FLASH

AC IN

⁄

⁄ AC IN

DKR-700/700P Digital Still Recorder

RGB/SYNC INPUT

75-ohm coaxial cable (BNC) ×4 (not supplied)

AC power cord (supplied)

RGB/SYNC output connectors

RM-C700 Remote Control Unit (option)

FS-30 Foot Switch (option)

1-contact foot switch

Flash unit

Video camera

To AC power source

16(E)

Copy stand

75-ohm coaxial cable (BNC) (not supplied)

Composite video input connector

a) Illustration: DKR-700

Video monitor

b) For details of the SCSI cable and RS-232C cable which can be used with the DKR-700/700P,

S video cable (not supplied)

contact your authorized Sony dealer.

75-ohm coaxial cable (BNC) ×4 (not supplied)

RGB/SYNC input connectors

Video printer

S video input connector

VCR

Setting the DIP Switch

Set the DIP switch as required. (Set the SCSI-ID when using the SCSI interface.)

12345678

O N

SCSI-ID Settings

SCSI-ID 01234567 Switch 6 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON Switch 7 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON Switch 8 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

MiniDiscs (MD Data Discs)

DIP switch

Setting and function of each switch

Switch number

1 SCSI connector

2 Select the timing for

3 Select the timing for

4 reserved Set to OFF. 5 reserved Set to OFF. 6 SCSI-ID See SCSI-ID Settings

Function Setting

termination

capturing an input image to memory using a foot switch connected to FS1 connector or FS2 connector.

SCSI-ID

To enable internal SCSI termination, set to ON.

See table below.

table. See SCSI-ID Settings

table.

The DKR-700/700P uses data MiniDiscs (MMD-140 MD Data Disc or equivalent).

Using MiniDiscs

•Do not open the protective shutter. Touching the disc surface directly may damage or dirty the surface, causing errors or making data unreadable.

M D

•Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight, elevated temperatures, or dusty environments.

•There is no need to clean MiniDiscs.

Protective shutter

Timing settings for image capture

Switch 2 Switch 3 Timing for image capture to

memory

OFF OFF Third field after trigger signal is input.

OFF ON Second field after trigger signal is

OFF

(Timing 1)

input. (Timing 2)

First field after trigger signal is input. (Timing 3)

a) When switch 2 is set to “ON” and switch 3 to “OFF”,

then even when the Flash item in the System Setup menu is set to On, the signal is not output from the FLASH connector.

b) For more information about the timings 1 to 3, see

“Timing for Capturing an Image Using a Foot Switch” (page 53(E)).

17(E)

Preparation

Protecting against accidental erasure

When more data is written to a previously recorded (full) disc, the older data may be lost. To guard against accidentally erasing important data, slide the write protect switch as shown in the illustration.

Write-protect switch

When a write-protected disc is inserted into the DKR700/700P, recording operations will not be able to be performed. In order to re-record a disc, return the write protect switch to its original position.

Labeling discs

Attach the supplied label to the disc, and make a note of the disc’s contents. If the label is full, remove the old label and affix a new one. If new labels are affixed on top of old labels, or if the label is not aligned in its proper position, malfunctions may occur, and the disc drive may be damaged.

Activating the DKR-700/700P and Inserting/Removing Discs

Disc slot

BUSY indicator EJECT button

POWER switch Disc

POWER indicator

Activating the DKR-700/700P

Turn the POWER switch on.

The POWER indicator lights and the DKR-700/700P starts.

After a few seconds, the SOURCE button lights, and the keys on the front panel go into effect. The DKR700/700P beeps if the “Beep” in the System Setup menu is set to On.

For information on enabling the beep sound, see page 46(E).

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Label (supplied with the disc)

The POWER switch may be turned on or off while a disc is loaded.

Inserting a disc

Holding a disc with the arrow side up, insert it in the slot in the direction of the arrow.

Note

The orientation of a MiniDisc is different from that of a floppy disk or MO disc.

When activating the DKR-700/700P, the BUSY indicator lights and the DKR-700/700P starts to check the data on the disc.

When data check completes, the BUSY indicator goes out, and the DKR-700/700P beeps if the “Beep” in the System Setup menu is set to On.

If the disc is not initialized or initialized to a format incompatible with the DKR-700/700P

The ALL ERASE/INIT button blinks (the message “Initialize” appears on the screen), and the DKR-700/ 700P stands-by for initialization. The button will stop blinking if it is left for about five seconds.

See “Initializing Discs” on this page for details.

Removing the disc

Press the EJECT button to eject the disc.

If the BUSY indicator is lit or blinking when you press the EJECT button, the disc is ejected after internal processing is completed. The Disc may be stored in the DKR-700/700P except when shipping the DKR-700/700P.

Initializing Discs

To record images on a disc with the DKR-700/700P, the disc must first be initialized to a format compatible with the DKR-700/700P.

Note

Initializing a disc erases all data in the disc. Check the data recorded on the disc before beginning the operation.

ALL ERASE/INIT button

ALL ERASE/INIT key

2 While the ALL ERASE/INIT button is blinking,

press it (or the ALL ERASE/INIT key). If the ALL ERASE/INIT button/key is left for about five seconds, the button will stop blinking. The button will start blinking by pressing it (or the ALL ERASE/INIT key).

The ALL ERASE/INIT button lights, and disc initialization starts. After about 3 minutes, initialization completes (the ALL ERASE/INIT button goes out).

Caution

During initialization the BUSY indicator is lit or blinking. At this point, be careful not to disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet. If the power is disconnected the disc could be damaged.

Setting the Clock

1 Insert a disc to be initialized into the DKR-700/

700P and activate the DKR-700/700P (see page 18(E)).

The ALL ERASE/INIT button blinks (the message “Initialize” appears on the screen).

Before beginning to use the DKR-700/700P, set the internal clock to the proper date and time.

The clock is set using the System Setup menu. For more information, see page 46(E).

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Preparation

Checking the Setup/Operating Condition of the DKR-700/700P

The DKR-700/700P’s setup information and operating conditions can be displayed on the screen.

Video output connector(s)

Video monitor

1 Connect a video monitor to the video output

connector(s) on the rear panel of the DKR-700/ 700P (see page 16(E)) and activate the DKR-700/ 700P (see page 18(E)).

2 Press the DISP button/key.

Operation and setup information appears.

Note

If the “Live” item in the Capture/Rec Setup menu is set to Thru, operation and setup information will not be displayed when the DISP button/key is pressed.

For more information on the Capture/Rec Setup menu, see page 41(E).

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1 Operating mode Selected video input source (Video, S Video, or RGB) or operating condition (Capture or Play) If no video signal is input to the selected (using the menus) video input connector, the “No Input” message will be displayed.

2 Image number

RGB No Input   

9 Message display area

8 Disc name 7 Image name

6 ID number

     Disc Name ABCDEFG12345678 123456789012345 Fine

Items 2 to 8 change with the operating condition, as follows:

When playing: Information about the image

currently displayed on screen.

Otherwise: Information about settings to be used for

the next image recorded. Item 3 is not displayed. At the item 4 position the number of images the disc can still accommodate is displayed.

1996-01-01

5 Image quality

10:18:36

3 Date of recording 4 Time of recording

Changing the display format

Display of each item can be set on or off using the Disp Setup menu.

For more information on setting the display, see page 44(E).

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Recording Images

Preparing to Record

Video camera, LaserDisc player, VCR, etc.

Video input connector(s)

Video monitor

Video output connector(s)

RM-C700, foot switch, flash unit, etc.

Remote connector(s)

1 Connect a video camera, LaserDisc player, VCR,

etc. to the proper video input connector(s) on the rear panel (see page 16(E)).

2 Connect a video monitor to the proper video output

connector(s) on the rear panel (see page 16(E)).

3 Connect necessary auxiliary devices (RM-C700,

foot switch, flash unit, etc.) to the proper remote connector(s) on the rear panel (see page 16(E)).

4 Power the DKR-700/700P (see page 18(E)).

Illustration: DKR-700

6 Using the menus, make the following settings:

1) On the main menu, set “Input” appropriately for

the input video signal to be used (see page 39(E)).

2) Set each item in the Source Setup menu

appropriately for the input video signal to be used (see page 40(E)).

3) Set the necessary items on the System Setup

menu (see page 45(E)) and Capture/Rec Setup menu (see page 41(E)) appropriately for the external devices to be used.

Warning

When using the DKR-700P, make sure that the voltage setting meets the voltage in the mains line prior to the operation.

5 Insert a disc into the disc slot, after verifying that

the disc has been properly initialized and that the write-protect switch is set to allow recording (see page 18(E)).

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Adding ID numbers or image names to images

When an image is recorded, its image numbers and recording date are automatically recorded as well. When using the RM-C700, ID numbers and image names can also be recorded.

For information about ID number and image name recording procedures, see “Image Data Management (Using the RM-C700)” on page 32(E).

Recording One Image at a Time — Step Recording

3 When the image to be recorded is displayed on the

screen, press the REC button/key.

This section describes the operating procedures to be followed using either the DKR-700/700P front panel or the RM-C700.

SOURCE button

CAPTURE button

SOURCE key

CAPTURE key

Video camera, LaserDisc player, VCR, etc.

1 In the Capture/Rec Setup menu, set the following

items:

Quality: Select the desired image quality. Rec Mute: To reduce recording times, set this to

On.

Flush: To record a number of consecutive images

at short intervals, set this to a number other than 0.

Auto Rec: Off Overwrite: To allow recording over pre-recorded

images when the disc is full, set to On.

The image is frozen on the screen, and recording to the disc begins (the REC button lights).

Note

When operating the unit with an input signal from a VCR, do not carry out variable-speed operations (fast forward, rewind, jog/shuttle playback, etc.) on the VCR, as this may cause the frozen picture to break up.

Caution

While recording the BUSY indicator is lit or blinking. At this point, be careful not to disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet. If the power is disconnected the disc could be damaged.

Confirming the image before recording

1 Press the CAPTURE button/key instead of the

REC button/key in step 3.

The image is frozen on the screen, and captured in the DKR-700/700P’s memory.

If the captured image is not the image desired

Press the SOURCE button/key to terminate the freeze mode and perform step 1.

2 Press the REC button/key.

Note

When the “Flush” item is set to a value other than 0, after image recording is completed, when the specified time has elapsed the image information recording begins. During this interval, be careful not to disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet.

For menu settings, see page 41(E).

2 Send a video signal to the DKR-700/700P from the

video camera, LaserDisc player, VCR, etc.

The image stored in memory is recorded to the disc.

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Recording Images

Recording Images Automatically — Interval Recording

This section describes the operating procedures to be followed using either the DKR-700/700P front panel or the RM-C700.

PLAY button

PLAY key

SOURCE button

SOURCE key

AUTO indicator

Video camera, LaserDisc player, VCR, etc.

To stop recording

Press the SOURCE button/key or PLAY button/key.

Recording with a 1-Contact Foot Switch

One of the following three modes can be selected for a 1-contact foot switch using the Capture/Rec Setup menu:

•Capture/Rec

•Capture

•Alternate

For menu settings, see page 41(E).

To record with the Capture/Rec mode

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Recording One Image at

a Time — Step Recording” (page 23(E)).

2 Press the foot switch when the image to be

recorded is displayed on the screen.

1 In the Capture/Rec Setup menu, set the following

items:

Quality: Select the desired image quality. Rec Mute: To reduce recording times, set this to

On.

Flush: To record a number of consecutive images

at short intervals, set this to a number other

than 0. (See “Note” in step

Auto Rec: Off Overwrite: To allow recording over pre-recorded

images when the disc is full, set to On.

For menu settings, see page 41(E).

on page 23(E).)

2 Send a video signal to the DKR-700/700P from the

video camera, LaserDisc player, VCR, etc.

3 Press the REC button/key.

The image is frozen on the screen, and recording to the disc begins (the AUTO indicator lights).

Note

The image is frozen on the screen, and recording to disc begins.

To record with the Capture mode

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Recording One Image at

a Time —Step Recording” (page 23(E)).

2 Press the foot switch when the image to be

recorded is displayed on the screen.

The image is frozen on the screen, and captured in the DKR-700/700P’s memory.

If the captured image is not the image desired

Repeat pressing the foot switch until the desired image is captured.

3 Press the REC button on the DKR-700/700P or the

REC key on the RM-C700 .

The image stored in memory is recorded to the disc.

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To record with the Alternate mode

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Recording One Image at

a Time — Step Recording” (page 23(E)).

2 Press the foot switch when the image to be

recorded is displayed on the screen.

The image is frozen on the screen, and captured in the DKR-700/700P’s memory.

Recording with the Optional FS30 Foot Switch

With the optional FS-30 Foot Switch you can select any of three operating modes A, B, and C.

Pedal A

Pedal B

3 Press the foot switch again.

The image stored in memory is recorded to the disc.

Pedal C

Pedal ABC

Mode A Play Source Capture/Rec

B Play Rec Capture C Rec Source Capture

Play: Play back the most recently recorded image. Source: Same function as the SOURCE button on

this unit or on the RM-C700.

Capture: Capture the desired image to memory. Rec: If pressed after executing a Capture, record the

image captured to memory on the disc. If pressed other than after executing a Capture, capture the desired image to memory, then record it on the disc.

Capture/Rec: Capture the desired image to memory,

then record it on the disc.

For more information about recording operations, see the procedures under “Recording One Image at a Time — Step Recoding” (page 23(E)).

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Playing or Searching for Images

Preparating to Playback or Search

RM-C700, etc.

Video output connector(s)

Remote connector(s)

Video monitor, video projector, etc.

1 Connect a video monitor, video projector, etc., to

the proper video output connector(s) on the rear panel of the DKR-700/700P (see page 16(E)).

2 Connect necessary auxiliary devices (RM-C700,

etc.) to the proper remote connector(s) on the rear panel (see page 16(E)).

3 Power the DKR-700/700P (see page 18(E)).

Illustration: DKR-700

4 Insert a disc containing the images into the disc

slot (see page 18(E)).

5 1) In the main menu, set the “Video” appropriately

for the output video signal to be used (see page 39(E)).

2) Set the necessary items in the System Setup

menu appropriately for the external devices to be used (see page 45(E)).

Warning

When using the DKR-700P, make sure that the voltage setting meets the voltage in the mains line prior to the operation.

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Note

Playing One Image at a Time — Step Playback

This section describes the operating procedures to be followed using either the DKR-700/700P front panel or the RM-C700.

3,4

1 Make the following settings in the Play Setup

menu.

“Mode” setting

When high-quality is demanded (main

image display): Select Main.

When quick access is demanded (quick

access image display): Select Quick.

If Auto is selected, the both quick access image and main image are played back. On the DKR-700P, playing back a quick access image results in a black frame around the image.

“Play Mute” setting

To reduce the time until the image appears:

Set this to “On.” When the image is changed the screen will go blank (i.e. be “muted”).

If you do not wish to blank (i.e. “mute”) the

image changes: Set this to “Off.” The time

taken for the image to appear will be longer than when you use the “On” setting.

For menu settings, see page 43(E).

2 Press the PLAY button/key.

The DKR-700/700P starts playback (the PLAY button lights). If you selected “Quick” in step 1, the quick access image appears, and if you press the PLAY key once more during playback the main image appears.

3 Press the [+] or [–] button/key.

When the [+] button/key is pressed: An image

with larger-number is displayed.

When the [–] button/key is pressed: An image

with smaller-number is displayed.

Note

If there are images already recorded on the disc with a different type of device, the image numbers may in some cases not be consecutive.

4 Repeat step 3 to display other images.

Note

When playing back a main image (i.e. either Main or Auto was selected in step 1), and when the image to be displayed was stored uncompressed (by setting the “Quality” to Non Comp in the Capture & Rec Setup menu), it may take a few moments for the image to be displayed. (During this time, no image will appear on the screen.)

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Playing or Searching for Images

Playing Images Automatically — Interval Playback

This section describes the operating procedures to be followed using either the DKR-700/700P front panel or the RM-C700.

Playing an Image by Its Image Number — Direct Access Playback (Using the RM-C700)

Direct access playback is performed using the RMC700.

1 Set the following items in the Play Setup menu:

Mode: See step 1 in the previous section

“Playing One Image at a Time — Step Playback”.

Play Mute: See step 1 in the previous section,

and make the appropriate setting. (“Mute” means “blank.”)

Auto Play

Interval: Set to the desired interval. Direction: Select the desired direction.

For menu settings, see page 43(E).

2 Press the AUTO PLAY button/key.

Images are displayed in the order and at the interval specified in the menu settings.

1 Set the “Mode” in the Play Setup menu to the

desired mode.

See step 1 in the section “Playing One Image at a Time — Step Playback” on page 27(E).

2 Enter the number of the desired image and press

the PLAY button/key.

The selected image is displayed on the screen.

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Searching for an Image Using the Image Index

If the desired image is not found in the first page

Press the [+] or [–] button/key to change pages.

This section describes the operating procedures to be followed using either the DKR-700/700P front panel or the RM-C700.

[+]/[–] buttons

[+]/[–] keys

1 Press the IMAGE button/key.

The first page of the image index is displayed on the screen.

Page

number Thumbnail

Image number

1/ 4

1234

678910

3 Press the PLAY button/key.

The selected image is displayed on the screen.

Searching for an Image Using Information Search List

Using the front panel

[+]/[–] buttons

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

2 Using the cursor buttons/keys, select the desired

image.

1/ 4

Cursor

1234

678910

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

1 Press the LIST button.

The first page of the information search list is displayed on the screen.

[List] 1

5  

Âµ

[ ] Select [PLAY] Play

1/ 4

96-01-01

 

Page number

(Continued)

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Playing or Searching for Images

2 Using the

≥

or ˘ button, select the desired

image.

[List] 1

5  

Âµ

[ ] Select [PLAY] Play

1/ 4

96-01-01

 

If the desired image is not found

Press the [+] or [–] button to change pages.

3 Press the PLAY button.

The selected image is displayed on the screen.

Using the RM-C700

[List Search]

Search: ID No Keyword:

    

Âµ

[ ] Select [ ] Set [EXEC]Execute

2 Using the

or ≥ key, move the cursor (”) to the

           

Cursor

“Search” line.

3 Use the

or ÷ key to select the type of search to

be performed.

The following selections are possible:

Image No (image number), Title (image name), Date, and ID No (ID number).

4 Using the

“Keyword” line, and press the

or ≥ key, move the cursor (”) to the

or ÷ key to

display the cursor (_).

[+]/[–] keys

5 6

2,3,4,7

1 Press the LIST key.

The List Search display appears on the screen.

[List Search]

Search: ID No Keyword:

    

Âµ

[ ] Select [ ] Set [EXEC]Execute

   

Cursor

       

5 Depending on the selection made in step 3, enter

the image number, image name, date, or ID number of the image to be searched for.

[List Search]

Search: ID No Keyword: 123456

    

Âµ

[ ] Select [ ] Set [EXEC]Execute

           

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There is no need to enter all numbers or characters. Search is possible with several numbers or characters from the head of the ID number or image name.

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