SONY DSR-11 User Manual [fr]
DSR-11
3-065-956-13(1)
Digital
Videocassette
Recor der
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
GB
FR
DSR-11
2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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 Environment(s):
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 Serial No. ______________________
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call: Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800686-SONY (7669)
or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center
6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort
Myers, Florida 33912
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: DSR-11
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ 07656 U.S.A
Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
For the customers in the Netherlands
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Bij dit product zijn batterijen
geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg
zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien
maar inleveren als KCA.
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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
[b].
AC-SU1
[a]
[b]
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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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter1
Overview
Chapter 2
Playback and
Recording
Features .................................................................... 6 (GB)
DVCAM Format......................................................... 6 (GB)
Other Features ............................................................ 7 (GB)
Location and Function of Parts .............................. 8 (GB)
Front Panel ................................................................. 8 (GB)
Rear Panel ................................................................ 11 (GB)
Supplied Remote Commander ................................. 13 (GB)
Notes on Video Cassettes ..................................... 15 (GB)
Preparations ........................................................... 17 (GB)
Power Preparations................................................... 17 (GB)
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes ..................................... 17 (GB)
Notes on Recording/Playback .................................. 19 (GB)
Playback.................................................................. 20 (GB)
Connections for Playback......................................... 20 (GB)
Settings for Playback................................................ 23 (GB)
Chapter 3
Adjusting and
Setting Through
Menus
Playback Procedure .................................................. 24 (GB)
Playback Functions .................................................. 25 (GB)
Recording ............................................................... 34 (GB)
Connections for Recording....................................... 34 (GB)
Settings for Recording.............................................. 37 (GB)
Recording Procedure ................................................ 39 (GB)
Installing the Unit Vertically .................................. 40 (GB)
Operating the Menus ............................................. 41 (GB)
Menu Organization................................................... 42 (GB)
Menu Contents ......................................................... 43 (GB)
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Chapter 4
Maintenance
Appendix
Troubleshooting .....................................................50 (GB)
Alarm Messages.....................................................51 (GB)
Notes on Use .......................................................... 52 (GB)
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format ............. 55 (GB)
Specifications......................................................... 58 (GB)
Glossary..................................................................60 (GB)
Index........................................................................61 (GB)
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English
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Features
Chapter 1 Overview
Features
Chapter1
Overview
The DSR-11 is a 1/4-inch digital video cassette recorder
that uses the DVCAM
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.
TM
digital recording format. This
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
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.
1
/4-inch digital
Wide track pitch
The recording track pitch is 15 µm, fully 50 percent
wider than the DV format’s 10-µm 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 (48kHz 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.
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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 +
1
time speed and –
/3-time speed.
1
/3-
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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Location and Function of Parts
Location and Function of Parts
Front Panel
Chapter 1 Overview
2 Indicators
(see page 10 (GB))
5 ON/STANDBY
switch
4 Remote sensor
3 INPUT SELECT selector
2 REMOTE CONTROL switch
1 Cassette lid
To insert/eject a cassette, open the lid.
For details of usable cassettes, see “Notes on Video
Cassettes” on page 15 (GB).
2 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.
Note
You can operate this unit from its front panel
regardless of this switch setting.
1 Cassette lid
1 Tape transport
control section
(see page 9 (GB))
3 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
Note
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.
4 Remote sensor
5 ON/STANDBY switch
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1 Tape transport control section
6 REW button
7 STOP button
1 Tape transport indicators
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2 REC button
3 PAUSE button
4 F FWD button
5 PLAY button
1 Tape transport indicators
2 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 (GB).
Notes
•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.
3 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.
4 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
1)
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 (GB).
Note
If you set the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
fast-forwarding the tape.
5 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).
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1) EE mode
“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 EE pictures.
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Location and Function of Parts
Notes
•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
Chapter 1 Overview
sound may be distorted.
•The unit cannot play back a tape recorded in the LP
mode of the consumer DV format.
6 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
1 POWER indicator
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 (GB).
Note
If you set the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
rewinding the tape.
7 STOP button
Press this button to stop the current tape transport
operation.
2 CAUTION indicator
3 q indicator
4 DVCAM indicator
5 NTSC indicator
6 PAL indicator
1 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.
2 CAUTION indicator
Flashes when an error occurs.
For details on cautions, see “Alarm Messages” on page
51 (GB).
3 q (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.
4 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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For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on
page 43 (GB).
5 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.
6 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.
Rear Panel
9 CONTROL S
jack
8 RESET button
Chapter 1 Overview
1 LANC jack
2 DV IN/OUT
connector
3 INPUT jacks
4 DC IN 12V
connector
7 NTSC/PAL
select switch
1 LANC jack
Connects to other video devices that have a LANC
jack. You can operate the unit from other video
devices.
Notes
•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.
2 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.
5 AUTO REPEAT
switch
6 OUTPUT jacks
Note
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.
3 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.
4 DC IN 12V connector
Connects to an AC power outlet using the supplied AC
power adaptor and power cord.
5 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 (GB).
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Location and Function of Parts
6 OUTPUT jacks
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.
Chapter 1 Overview
Notes
•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 (GB) and “Displaying various data” on
page 26 (GB).
For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on
page 46 (GB).
•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.
7 NTSC/PAL select switch
Used to switch the color system of signals that will be
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.
Notes
•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 nondrop 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.
8 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.
9 CONTROL S jack
Connects to a remote control unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied) for controlling this unit.
Note
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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Supplied Remote Commander
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7 On/standby switch
1 TC RESET button
2 SEARCH SELECT
buttons
3 Buttons for
playing at various
speeds
4 PAUSE button
5 PLAY button
6 REW button
TC RESET
DISPLAY
DATA CODE
SEARCH SELECT
MENU
SET
x1/10 x1/3 x1 x2
FRAME
PAUSE REC
REW
PLAY
STOP
8 DISPLAY button
9 DATA CODE button
0 Buttons for menu operation
qa REC buttons
FF
qs FF button
qd STOP button
1 TC RESET button
Press this button to reset the time code to 00:00:00:00
during recording or in the recording pause mode.
Notes
•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
to zero.
– if you press a counter reset button on a Sony
remote commander while pointing it toward this
unit during recording or in the recording pause
mode, the time code will be reset to zero.
•This button functions only when the unit or other
Sony device is recording in the DVCAM format.
2 SEARCH SELECT buttons
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 (GB).
3 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
(GB).
4 PAUSE button
5 PLAY button
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Location and Function of Parts
6 REW button
7 On/standby switch
8 DISPLAY button
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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 (GB).
9 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 page 25 (GB).
0 Buttons for menu operation
Press these buttons to operate the menu.
qa 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.
2 Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied)
with the correct polarity.
Be sure to install the
battery from the # side.
qs FF button
qd STOP button
Note
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.
3 Replace the lid.
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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Playback and
Recording
Notes on Video Cassettes
Usable cassettes
Chapter2
Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
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
Mini DVCAM cassette
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Notes on Video Cassettes
Cassette memory
Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
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.
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
Set to SAVE.
REC
SAVE
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.
Paper clip, etc.
Reel
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Preparations
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.
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to DC IN 12V
connector
AC adaptor
AC-SU1 (supplied)
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes
To insert a cassette
Power cord (supplied)
to wall outlet
Notes
•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 q indicator is off, then
open the cassette lid.
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2 After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so that the tape
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.
3 Close the cassette lid.
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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The cassette is unloaded and ejected.
2 Remove the cassette from the unit. Close the cassette lid.
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 (GB).
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Playback
Connections for Playback
To equipment with a DV jack
This section describes the necessary connections, settings, and operations
to perform playback on this unit. The same settings and operations apply
whether you are using the unit for dubbing or as a stand-alone
videocassette player.
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Connecting to a computer
The video and audio signals are sent to a computer with virtually no
deterioration in quality, enabling high-quality uploading. The signal flow
is automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections
for input and output.
Recorder
Monitor
Computer
to the
DV jack
Player
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i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied)
l: Signal flow
Notes
•Set DV EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to OFF.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on page 43 (GB).
•With the DV connection, data codes (recording date/time, camera data)
recorded on the source tape are transmitted from this unit (player).
Connecting to another VCR
The video and audio signals are sent to another VCR with virtually no
deterioration in quality, enabling high-quality recording. The signal flow is
automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections
for input and output.
to the
DV jack
Notes
Recorder
Monitor
Other VCR
to the
LANC jack
LANC cable (not supplied)
i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied)
Player
DSR-11
l: Signal flow
•Set DV EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to OFF.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on page 43 (GB).
•With the DV connection, the sound is recorded in the same audio
recording mode as that of the source tape. To record in a different audio
recording mode from the source tape, use the analog connection instead.
•With the DV connection, data codes (recording date/time, camera data)
recorded on the source tape are transmitted from this unit (player). As a
result, when you play back a recorded tape on this unit and press the
DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander, the same data codes
recorded on the source tape are displayed on the monitor screen.
•As for the LANC connection, see “Notes for a LANC connection” on the
next page.
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Recorder
Other VCR
Monitor
to the audio input
jacks
to the video input jack
to the S-video
input connector
to the LANC jack
Audio cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
S-video cable (not supplied)
Player
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LANC cable (not supplied)
l: Signal flow
Connect either an S-video cable or a video cable as the cable for video
signals.
Notes
•When you connect the output jacks of the recorder to the input jacks of
this unit, select the input correctly with an input select switch on the
recorder to prevent a humming noise or distortion of the picture.
•Distorted signals (e.g., when played back at a speed other than normal)
will not be recorded properly.
Notes for a LANC connection
•The LANC connection transmits signals such as control signals, time
code, time counter data, and status data.
•Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function as LANC jacks.
Jacks labeled REMOTE may also have the same function.
•Set the LANC switch on the recorder to M. A device which does not have
M / S switch cannot be used to control this unit.
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Settings for Playback
Preparation on the player (this unit)
Note
Various text data are superimposed and output from the VIDEO jack or
the S VIDEO connector on the OUTPUT jacks. If you want to record
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
(GB) and “Displaying various data” on page 26 (GB).
For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 46 (GB).
1 Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s input switch
according to the signals input from the recorder.
2 Set up the recorder.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the recorder.
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3 Power on this unit by pressing the ON/STANDBY switch on this unit.
4 When you play back a tape recorded in 4-channel mode (Fs32k),
adjust the balance between channel 1/2 and channel 3/4 with AUDIO
MIX on the AUDIO SET menu.
For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 44
(GB).
Note
The AUDIO MIX on the AUDIO SET menu (audio balance
adjustment) does not function on the source audio output through the
DV IN/OUT connector.
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Playback Procedure
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This section describes the procedures used to play back a tape and send
signals to another VCR. For details on the procedures required when using
a computer as a recorder, refer to the instruction manual of your computer
or the user’s manuals of the software installed in it.
1 After checking the tape for slack and confirming that the q indicator
is off, hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward, then
insert it into this unit.
For details on checking the tape for slack, see “Notes on Video Cassettes” on
page 15 (GB).
Note
Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be damaged.
The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit.
2 Press the PLAY button.
This unit starts playback.
To stop playback
Press the STOP button on the unit.
To pause playback
Press the PAUSE button on the unit.
Notes
•When this 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.
•This unit cannot play back a tape recorded in the LP mode of the
consumer DV format.
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Playback Functions
Displaying data recorded on a tape
If you record on a tape using a Sony digital camcorder (DSR-200/200P,
200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/
250P, etc.), data codes (the shutter speed, SteadyShot, program AE mode,
white balance, iris, gain, date and time) can be recorded on the tape. You
can check these data items during playback on this unit.
Press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander during
playback.
Each time you press the DATA CODE button, the display changes as
follows.
No indicator
Recording
date/time
2000 12 25
19 : 20 : 30
Date
Time
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Camera data
MANUAL
10000 ATW
F 1.6 0 dB
Shutter speed
SteadyShot
Program AE
White balance
Gain
Iris
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Displaying various data
Notes
•The data codes are also displayed by setting DATA CODE on the
DISPLAY SET menu. You can change the displayed item in the same
way as described above.
Example
Menu setting : CAMERA
Display :
For details on the DISPLAY SET menu, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 45
(GB).
camera data t no indicator t recording date/time t camera data
•Camera data items show the settings of a tape recorded by a digital
camcorder (DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/
PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.). This unit cannot record
camera data.
•When the data codes were not recorded, “- - -” appears instead.
•Some of the camera data items displayed on the monitor screen by this
unit are different from those shown by the digital camcorder.
You can check various data items such as the time code, tape remaining
time, etc. on the monitor screen. These data items are useful for normal
recording/playback operation.
1
N
00:12:34:12
122min
PHOTO – 1 0
SEARCH
%
MANUAL
10000 ATW
F1. 6 12
An item with * is displayed when you press the DISPLAY button on the Remote
Commander.
You can hide the item by pressing the DISPLAY button again.
dB
DVCAM
NS 48K
DV IN
2
3
4
5, 6
7
8
9
0
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1 Cassette memory indicator*
This is shown when a cassette with cassette memory has been loaded.
2 Tape transport mode indicator*
Displays the tape transport mode.
3 Time code indicator*
•Displays the time code. In the drop frame mode (only for NTSC), a
period is displayed between the minute and second. (Example:
00:12.58:00)
•Displays the diagnostics code numbers if the self-diagnostic function is
enabled.
4 Tape remaining time indicator*
If qREMAIN on the DISPLAY SET menu has been set to ON, the
remaining tape time is displayed.
Note
If the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show
the tape time remaining when the tape is inserted into the unit. The
remaining tape time is displayed after the tape runs for a while.
5 Search indicator
Displays the search mode when you search for scenes with the Remote
Commander or the DSRM-20 (not supplied).
For details on the search function, see “Searching using the search function” on
page 29 (GB).
6 Index indicator*
Displays the INDEX MARK when an index has been marked.
7 Caution indicators*
Displays a caution.
For details on cautions, see “Alarm Messages” on page 51 (GB).
8 DVCAM/DV indicator*
In the EE and recording modes, displays the recording format selected in
REC MODE on the VTR SET menu. During playback, displays the
recording format recorded on the tape.
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9 Audio mode indicator*
In the EE and recording modes, displays the audio mode selected in
AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu. During playback, displays the
audio mode recorded on the tape. When inputting signals from the DV IN/
OUT connector, displays the audio mode of signals input from the DV IN/
OUT connector.
0 Input signal indicator*
Displays the INPUT SELECT selector setting.
qa NS (Non Standard) audio mode indicator*
This is shown when you play back a tape in the unlock audio mode or
when the unlock mode signal has been input from the DV IN/OUT
connector. Always this is shown when the REC MODE on the VTR SET
menu has been set to DV SP and the unit is in the EE mode.
For details on the unlock mode, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format”
on page 55 (GB).
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Playing at various speeds
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You can enjoy playback functions using the Remote Commander.
Playback options Operation
Play at 1/10 of normal speed Press × 1/10 during playback.
Play at 1/3 of normal speed Press × 1/3 during playback.
Play at normal speed Press × 1 during playback.
Play at twice the normal speed Press × 2 during playback.
Play frame by frame Press FRAME c/C during pause.
If you keep pressing one of these buttons,
playback continues, frame by frame.
To change playback direction
Press the FRAME c/C buttons during playback at various speeds.
To play back in the forward direction, press the C button; in the
backward direction, press the c button.
To hear the sound when playing at various speeds
If you want to hear the sound when playing at various speeds, set JOG
AUDIO on the AUDIO SET menu to ON.
For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 44 (GB).
Note
When the command mode of a Sony device / remote commander is set to
VTR 4;
•if you press the ×1/3 button while pointing the Remote Commander
toward a Sony device other than this unit, the playback speed may turn to
1/5 of normal speed.
•if you press the ×1/5 button on a remote commander while pointing it
toward this unit, the playback speed will turn to 1/3 of normal speed.
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Searching using the search function
There are four kinds of search available on this unit:
– Searching for the beginnings of recordings: Index search
– Searching for the boundaries of recorded tape by title: Title search*
– Searching for a point on the tape where the recorded date changes: Date
search
– Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode with a digital
camcorder: Photo search
*:A function available only on a cassette with cassette memory
Searching with the cassette memory
If you set the CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu to ON and the tape has
cassette memory, the recordings are listed in the chronological order in
which they were made. You can search using this chronological list.
If the tape does not have cassette memory, you cannot search for scenes in
chronological order.
For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 46 (GB).
1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote Commander to
select the search type: INDEX, TITLE, DATE or PHOTO SEARCH.
A chronological list appears on the monitor screen.
When selecting INDEX SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
CH
1 0 0 / 2 / 2 8 1 : 0 0 LINE
2 0 0 / 3 / 7 1 2 : 5 9 LINE
3 0 0 / 3 / 1 1 3 : 0 5 LINE
4 0 0 / 5 / 5 1 9 : 0 0 LINE
5 0 0 / 7 / 3 1 0 : 1 5 LINE
6 0 0 / 1 0 / 2 8 1 2 : 2 0 LINE
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The date and time display can be changed by setting DATE DISP and TIME
DISP on the DISPLAY SET menu.
For PAL model, “PROG” is displayed instead of “CH.”
For details on the DISPLAY SET menu, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page
45 (GB).
2 Press the . or > button to select a recording.
The unit starts searching and when it locates the recording, begins
playback. During Photo search, the unit turns to the playback pause
mode.
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Searching without cassette memory
When you use a tape without cassette memory, the unit searches in the
order of the actual positions of the recordings, regardless of the setting of
CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu.
When you use a tape with cassette memory, set CM SEARCH on the CM
SET menu to OFF.
For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 46 (GB).
Note
The title search is not available in searching without cassette memory.
1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote Commander to
select the search type.
When selecting INDEX SEARCH
INDEX 00
SEARCH
2 Press the . or > button repeatedly to locate the recording you
want.
Each time you press the . or > button, the unit searches for the
previous or next search point. When an search point is located, its
number is indicated on the monitor screen.
The unit starts searching backwards or forwards until the number
comes to zero, then plays back the recording. During Photo search, the
unit turns to the playback pause mode.
How signals are recorded
There are four different signal types, one for each search method; index,
title, date and photo signals. They are recorded by the digital camcorder
(DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/PD100AP,
PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.). However, the type of signal recorded and
where it is recorded (on the tape or in the cassette memory) depends on
whether the cassette has cassette memory or which type of video
equipment is used for recording. Please note that if the signals for a certain
search type are not recorded, you cannot do that type of search. For details
on the signals used for a particular type of search, refer to the instruction
manual of the recorder.
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