Sony DSR-11 User Manual
Digital
Videocassette
Recorder
3-065-956-11(1)
Operating InstructionsMode d'emploi ____
DSR-11
© 2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is 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
The AC adaptor must be changed only at qualified service
shop
The nameplate of the AC adaptor is located on its bottom
For 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 (supplied AC adaptor)
• EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments)
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex
TV studio)
Owner's record
The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit
and the serial number on 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 DSR-11
For customers in the U.S.A.
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation
Serial
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DSR-11
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CAUTION
Precautions
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
CAUTION
• Do not damage the power cord and AC adaptor.
•Use only the supplied power cord and supplied AC
adaptor.
• Do not use the unit in an environment that is subject
to excessive soot, steam, humidity or dust.
You can use this equipment in any country or area with
the AC power adaptor supplied with this unit within
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet
lb].
The AC adaptor is not intended to be serviced. Should
the product cease to function in its intended manner, it
should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.
On installing
The unit is equipped with ventilation holes on the rear.
Do not block or place anything near these holes, or
internal heat build-up may occur, causing damage to
the unit.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material
may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also,
use of this recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television transmission
and/or program owner.
On repacking and shipping
Save the original shipping carton and packing material;
they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your
unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it
was originally packed at the factory, and take care not
to impart violent shocks in transit.
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Overview
Features
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DVCAM Format....................................................
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Playback and
Recording
Other Features ......................................................
Location and Function of Parts ..........................
Front Panel
Rear Panel ............................................................
Supplied Remote Commander .............................
Notes
on Video Cassettes
Preparations
Power Preparations................................................
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes
Notes on Recording/Playback
Playback
Connections for Playback......................................
Settings for Playback.............................................
Playback Procedure
Playback Functions
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Adjusting and
Setting Through
Menus
Recording
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Connections for Recording....................................
Settings for Recording ...........................................
Recording Procedure
Installing
the Unit Vertically
Operating the
Menu Organization
Menu Contents
Menus
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting..................................................
Alarm
Messages
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Notes
on Use
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Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format..........
Specifications......................................................
Glossary..............................................................
Index.....................................................................
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Table of Contents 5
Overview
Chapter
1
The DSR-11 is a '/4-inch digital video cassette recorder
that uses the DVCAM™ digital recording format. This
system achieves stable, superb picture quality by
digitally processing video signals that are separated
into color difference signals and luminance signals
(component video).
With a compact, lightweight and space-saving case,
the unit can be installed vertically and is equipped with
an analog interface as well as a digital interface
enabling connection to a digital device such as a
computer.
The DSR-11 's main features are described below.
DVCAM Format
DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which
uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (NTSC) or the
4:2:0 format (PAL), and provides a '/4-inch digital
recording format for professional use.
High picture quality, high stability
Video signals are separated into color difference
signals and luminance signals, which are encoded and
compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to
ensure stable and superb picture quality.
Because the recording is digital, multi-generation
digital dubbing can be performed with virtually no
deterioration of quality.
Wide track pitch
The recording track pitch is 15 urn, fully 50 percent
wider than the DV format's 10-um track pitch. Thanks
to this feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently meets
the reliability and precision requirements of
professional editing.
High-quality PCM digital audio
PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a
high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound
quality.
There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48-
kHz sampling and 16-bit linear code), which offers
sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio
Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32-kHz sampling
and 12-bit nonlinear code).
DV format compatibility
A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be
played back on the unit (SP mode only). The unit can
also record in DV format (SP mode only). (Recording/
playing back an image in LP mode is not available.)
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NTSC/PAL systems compatible
Jog audio function
The unit is compatible with NTSC and PAL systems.
When inputting the signals to the DV IN/OUT
connector or playing back a tape, the color system of
signals is detected automatically. The color system
select switch on the unit allows input of analog video
signals in either color system. This compatibility
allows you to record (download) or play back (upload)
both NTSC and PAL formatted signals with your
VCR, computer, or other equipment.
However, the unit cannot convert the color system of
the signals.
Choice of two cassette sizes
The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size
DVCAM or DV cassettes.
• According to cassette size, the position of the reel
drive plate changes automatically.
• The maximum recording/playback times are 184
minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for
mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format).
If you use the optional remote control unit DSRM-20,
audio can be monitored at various playback speeds
when in jog mode.
Other Features
Compact and can be installed vertically
The unit is compact and can be installed vertically.
With non-linear editing system, you can save space by
installing it vertically beside your computer.
Menu system for functionality and
operation settings
The unit provides a menu system to make its various
functions easier to use and set up.
Remote control
The unit can be operated by remote control from a
CONTROL-S system remote control unit, the DSRM20 (not supplied).
High-speed search function
When you use an editing controller or the optional
remote control unit (DSRM-20), the unit has a picture
search function that allows you to view color picture at
playback speeds up to 14 times (NTSC) or up to 17
times (PAL) normal speed in forward and reverse
directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog
mode.
You can also hear playback audio.
Digital slow playback
The unit has a frame memory function that allows
smooth, slow playback. This is available only at +'/3time speed and -'/3-time speed.
Superimposition function
Time code, operation mode indications, menus, error
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and
output in analog video signals.
Easy maintenance functions
• Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system
automatically detects an invalid operation, an invalid
connection or a malfunction, and outputs a
description, a cause and a recovery method as a
message superimposed on analog video signals.
• Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts
four types of time data—operating time, drum
rotation time, tape running time, and tape threading/
unthreading. The digital hours data is displayed in the
menu.
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Front Panel
Cassette lid
To insert/eject a cassette, open the lid.
For details of usable cassettes, see "Notes on Video
Cassettes " on page ]5 (GB).
REMOTE CONTROL switch
Selects whether the unit is operated from the Remote
Commander or from an optional remote control unit.
WIRELESS: The unit is operated from the Remote
Commander.
CONTROL S: The unit is operated from a remote
control unit (the DSRM-20, not supplied),
connected to the CONTROL S jack on the rear
panel.
You can operate this unit from its front panel
regardless of this switch setting.
INPUT SELECT selector
You can select DV, S VIDEO, or VIDEO to input the
signals.
DV: Signal input from the DV IN/OUT connector
S VIDEO: Signal input from the S VIDEO connector
on INPUT jacks
VIDEO: Signal input from the VIDEO jack on
INPUT jacks
Do not change the selector setting during recording.
Otherwise, noise is output to the picture and sound and
that portion will not be recorded properly.
Remote sensor
ON/STANDBY switch
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[1] Tape transport control section
Tape transport indicators
REC (record) button
When you press the PLAY button while holding down
this button, the indicator lights and recording begins.
To set the unit to recording pause mode, press the
PAUSE and PLAY buttons while holding down this
button. If you press only this button when the unit is in
the stop mode and the DV IN TC on the OTHERS
menu is set to EXTERNAL, the REC indicator lights
and you can also check the EE signals for time code.
After checking them, press the STOP button.
For details on the OTHERS menu, see "OTHERS menu" on
page 49 .
• The unit cannot record in the LP mode of the
consumer DV format. Only recording in the SP mode
is available.
• To set the unit to recording pause mode with the
remote control unit (DSRM-20, not supplied), press
the PAUSE button while holding down the PLAY
button to set the unit to the playback pause mode,
then press the REC button on the DSRM-20.
PAUSE button
Press this button to set the unit to pause mode while
recording or playing. Pressing this button again
resumes the operation. The indicator lights when the
unit is in pause mode.
F FWD (fast forward) button
When you press this button, the indicator lights and the
tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture
does not appear on the monitor (you can see the picture
as it is seen in the EE mode'' during fast forward).
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, keep
pressing this button during fast forward, playback or in
playback pause mode (picture search).
You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW
SPD on the VTR SET menu.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see "VTR SET menu" on
page 43 .
If you set the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
fast-forwarding the tape.
PLAY button
When you press this button, the indicator lights and
playback begins.
If you press this button while holding down the REW
button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning
and starts playing automatically (during rewind, the
REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes).
1) EEmode
"EE" stands for "Electric to Electric". In this EE mode, the
video and audio signals that are input to the VCR'S
recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic
conversion circuits but instead are output via electric circuits
only. This mode is used to check the input signals and adjust
input levels. The pictures output in EE mode are referred to ,
as; F.F nicturps
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Location and Function of Parts
• When the unit is playing back a part of the tape where
the recording format has been changed between the
DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and
sound may be distorted.
• The unit cannot play back a tape recorded in the LP
mode of the consumer DV format.
button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning
and starts playing automatically (during rewind, the
REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes).
You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW
SPD on the VTR SET menu.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see "VTR SET menu" on
page 43
REW (rewind) button
When you press this button, the indicator lights and the
tape starts rewinding. During rewind, the picture does
not appear on the monitor (you can see the picture as it
is seen in the EE mode during rewind).
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, keep
pressing this button during rewind, playback or in
playback pause mode (picture search).
If you press the PLAY button while holding down this
[2] Indicators
POWER indicator
CAUTION indicator
POWER CAUTION DVCAM
If you set the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
rewinding the tape.
STOP button
Press this button to stop the current tape transport
operation.
indicator
DVCAM indicator
NTSC indicator
PAL indicator
NTSC
PAL
POWER indicator
Lights in green when the power of this unit is on and
lights in red when the unit is in the standby mode.
CAUTION indicator
Flashes when an error occurs.
For details on cautions, see "Alarm Messages" on page
51
(cassette) indicator
Lights when a digital video cassette is loaded. Even
if the unit is in the standby mode, the indicator lights
as long as the cassette is inside of the unit. While the
cassette is being ejected, the indicator flashes.
DVCAM indicator
Lights when the unit is playing back a tape recorded
in DVCAM format.
When the REC MODE on the VTR SET menu is set
to DVCAM, this indicator also lights during
recording or in the EE mode.
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Chapter 1 Overview
For details on the VTR SET menu, see "VTR SET menu" on
page 43 (GB).
NTSC indicator
Lights when:
• the unit is in the EE mode, analog video signals are
input and the NTSC/PAL select switch is set to
NTSC.
• the unit is in the EE mode and NTSC formatted
video signals are input from the DV IN/OUT
connector.
• a tape that has NTSC formatted video signals is
being played back.
PAL indicator
Lights when:
• the unit is in the EE mode, analog video signals are
input and the NTSC/PAL select switch is set to PAL.
• the unit is in the EE mode and PAL formatted video
signals are input from the DV IN/OUT connector. •
• a tape that has PAL formatted video signals is being
played back.
CONTROL S
jack
RESET button
LANC jack
DV IN/OUT
connector
INPUT jacks
DC IN 12V
connector
NTSC/PAL
select switch
Connects to other video devices that have a LANC
jack. You can operate the unit from other video
devices.
• You cannot operate the ejection of a cassette from a
device connected to the LANC jack.
• The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S
functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions.
DV IN/OUT connector (4-pin)
Used to input/output a digital signal that complies with
the i.LINK standard (Recommended cable: VMCIL4415(A),VMC-IL4615(A)). Use when an external
device which you want to connect to the unit has a DV
jack. If you connect the unit and the other device using
DV jacks, you can minimize deterioration of picture
quality during recording, dubbing or capturing still
pictures into a personal computer by digital
processing. For details, refer to the instruction manual
of the equipment you use.
AUTO REPEAT
switch
OUTPUT jacks
i.LINK and the i.LINK logo are trademarks and
indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE
1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.
INPUT jacks
Used to input analog video and audio signals. To
connect a VCR equipped with S-video output, use the
S VIDEO connector on the unit.
DC IN 12V connector
AUTO REPEAT switch
Used to repeat the playback of all or a part of the tape.
For details on the auto repeat function, see "Auto Repeat"
on page 32 .
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Location and Function of Parts
OUTPUT iacks
Used to output analog video and audio signals. To
connect a VCR equipped with S-video input, use the S
VIDEO connector on the unit.
• Various text data are superimposed and output from
the VIDEO jack or the S VIDEO connector on the
OUTPUT jacks. If you want to output video signals
without text data, carry out the following operations.
- Set TITLE DISP and LABEL DISP on the CM SET
menu to OFF.
• Depending on the displayed items, press the
MENU, DATA CODE, DISPLAY or SEARCH
SELECT button on the Remote Commander to
clear the text data on the monitor screen.
For details on text data, see "Displaying data recorded on a
tape" on page 25 and "Displaying various data" on
page 26 .
For details on the CM SET menu, see "CM SET menu" on
page 46 .
•When the unit is in the EE mode (when the input
signal is output as an analog signal), the subcarrier of
the color signal is not synchronized with the
horizontal sync signal. The color of the picture or the
horizontal sync signal may be distorted depending on
the type of monitor connected to the unit.
NTSC/PAL select switch
Used to switch me color system of signals mat will oe
recorded on the unit when you use analog input.
To change the switch setting, turn off the power of the
unit first, then use the tip of a ball-point pen or similar
tool to slide this switch.
Before inputting NTSC or PAL formatted analog video
signals, set this switch to appropriate position
according to the color system of it.
• If the color system of the input signals is different
from that of the switch setting, both picture and sound
will be muted.
• When inputting signals to the DV IN/OUT connector
or during playback, this switch setting is invalid. The
unit detects the color system of the signals
automatically.
• When the switch is set to PAL, the unit works as a
PAL model. Therefore the time code generated by the
unit while recording in the DVCAM format turns to
the non-drop frame mode. Even if an NTSC
formatted signal is input from the DV IN/OUT
connector, the time code generated by the unit is non-
drop frame mode as long as the switch is set to PAL,
regardless of the TC FORMAT setting on the
OTHERS menu. If you intend to set the unit to
generate the time code in the drop frame mode, set
the switch to NTSC.
• The color system of the signals output from the unit
is the one recorded on the tape being played back.
The unit cannot convert the color system of signals of
one system into that of the other. (For example:
converting NTSC formatted signals into PAL
formatted signals is not possible) Therefore, to view
or record the signal output from the unit, you need a
device compatible with the color system of the
signals output from the unit.
• When the color system of playback signals is
different from the one last used on the unit, playback
picture and sound will be distorted and time code will
be discontinuous for a short time at the beginning of
the playback.
• If you play back a tape with both NTSC and PAL
color system recordings, the following limitations
apply.
- At the point where the recorded signals format
changes, the picture may be distorted or the audio
noise may be output.
- The tape transport control buttons may be disabled
until the tape running is stabilized.
• Do not change the switch setting during recording.
RESET button
Press this button to initialize the internal clock and all
menu items. Press this button with the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar tool.
CONTROL S lack
Connects to a remote control unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied) for controlling this unit.
When using a CONTROL S-device, set the REMOTE
CONTROL switch on the front panel to CONTROL S.
Otherwise, you cannot operate the unit with
CONTROL S-devices.
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TC RESET button
SEARCH SELECT
buttons
Buttons for
playing at various
speeds
On/standby switch
DISPLAY button
DATA CODE button
Buttons for menu operation
PAUSE button
PLAY button -
REW button -
REC buttons
FF button
STOP button
TC RESET button SEARCH SELECT buttons
Press this button to reset the time code to 00:00:00:00
during recording or in the recording pause mode.
Press these buttons to search for scenes using the
search function.
For details on the search function, see "Searching using the
search function" on page 29
When the command mode of a Sony device / remote
commander is set to VTR 4;
• if you press this button while pointing the Remote
Commander toward a Sony device other than this
unit, the HMS counter on that machine will be reset
Buttons for playing at various speeds
You can play back a tape at normal speed or at a speed
other than normal with these buttons.
For details, see "Playing at various speeds" on page 28
to zero.
• if you press a counter reset button on a Sony remote
commander while pointing it toward this unit during
PAUSE button
recording or in the recording pause mode, the time
code will be reset to zero.
PLAY button
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Location and Function of Parts
REW button
On/standby switch
DISPLAY button
Press this button to see indications, such as time code
and tape remaining time, on the monitor screen.
For details on displayed data, see "Displaying various
data" on page 26
DATA CODE button
Press this button to see the data codes (recording date/
time, camera data) on the monitor screen.
For details on data codes, see "Displaying data recorded
on a tape " on paee 25
Buttons for menu operation
Press these buttons to operate the menu.
REC buttons
When you press these buttons at the same time, the
REC and PLAY indicators light and recording begins.
Battery installation
1
Push and slide the lid to open.
Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied)
2
with the correct polarity.
Be sure to install the
battery from the side
FF button
® STOP button
When using the Remote Commander, set the
REMOTE CONTROL switch on the front panel to
WIRELESS. Otherwise, you cannot operate this unit
with the Remote Commander.
Replace the lid.
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Notes on batteries
• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when
inserting batteries.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix
different types of batteries.
• If you will not use the Remote Commander for a long
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage. If batteries have leaked, remove
them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace
the batteries with new ones.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Usable cassettes
Playback and
Recording
Chapter
2
Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM cassettes with this unit.
The PDV-184 can record programs for 184 minutes (DVCAM format) /
270 minutes (DV format) and the PDVM-40 can record for 40 minutes
(DVCAM format) / 60 minutes (DV format).
You can get the highest quality pictures with this digital videocassette
recorder using DVCAM cassettes. You may not be able to get as good
quality with other cassettes. We recommend using DVCAM cassettes so
that you can record your one-time events in the highest quality.
DVCAM cassette
Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
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Notes on Video Cassettes
Cassette memory
To save a recording
Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted on some Standard
DVCAM/DV cassettes and Mini DVCAM/Mini DV cassettes. When you
record a program, the recording date and time, and the programs' position
on the tape are stored in the cassette memory so that you can quickly
locate the program later on. CPHGK indicates that you can use the
cassettes to store up to 16 kbits of data. On this unit, you can use cassettes
on which up to 16 kbits of data can be stored.
To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, slide the REC/SAVE switch
on the cassette so that the red portion becomes visible. To record on a tape,
slide the switch so that the red portion is hidden.
REC/SAVE switch
Checking the tape for slack
Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction
shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack.
Reel
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Power Preparations
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor (AC-SU1, supplied)
and connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 12V connector on the unit. Then,
connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
When you undo these connections, be sure to disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet first.
DSR-11
to
DC IN 12V
connector
AC adaptor
AC-SU1 (supplied)
Power cord (supplied)
to wall outlet
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes
To insert a cassette
• Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be damaged.
• Do not eject/load the cassette in a place subject to light. Make sure to
close the cassette lid when using the unit. The internal sensor of the unit
may operate incorrectly if too much light finds its way into the unit.
1
With the unit powered on, confirm that the
indicator is off, then
ooen the cassette lid.
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Preparations
After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so that the tape
2
window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit.
Mini cassette
Insert the mini cassette into the
center of the cassette compartment.
Standard cassette
Tape window facing upward
To eject the cassette
The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit.
Close the cassette lid.
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1
With the unit powered on, open the cassette lid. Press the EJECT
button located at the right side of the cassette compartment.
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
The cassette is unloaded and ejected.
Remove the cassette from the unit. Close the cassette lid.
2
Notes on Recording/Playback
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or
playback is not successful due to a malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc.
Copyright precautions
On recording
You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on
this unit. If you start recording protected video and audio signals, a
warning appears on the monitor screen and the unit stops recording.
On playback
If you play back a software having copyright protection signals on this
unit, you may not be able to copy it onto other equipment.
Limitations caused by the difference in format
The unit can record and play back tapes recorded in DVCAM format. It
can also record and play back tapes recorded in DV format (SP mode).
However, due to the difference in format, you may not be able to record or
edit some tapes affected by recording conditions of the tape.
For details, see "Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format" on page 55 .
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