Sony DSR-1600AP, DSR-1600A, 3-869-574-12-1 User Manual

Digital Videocassette Player

3-869-574-12(1)

Operating Instructions

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

DSR-1600A/1600AP

Owner’s Record

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

Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING

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

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

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR

USA ONLY.

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

For the customers in the USA (DSR-1600A only)

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

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

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

WARNING

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels.

For the customers in Taiwan only

For the customers in Europe (DSR-1600AP only)

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN60065: Product Safety

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio)

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 17-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Playback

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

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

A Wealth of Interfaces .............................................................. 7

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

Other Features ........................................................................... 7

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

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

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

Rear Panel ............................................................................... 15

Playback ..............................................................................19

Usable Cassettes...................................................................... 19

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ............................................. 21

Settings for Playback .............................................................. 22

Playback Procedure................................................................. 22

Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback ................... 24

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback........................... 24

Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B.......... 29

Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation

Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information .......... 30

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications ........ 30

High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and

Accurately Determining Editing Points ..................... 33

Search Operations via External Equipment ............................ 33

Search Operations on This Unit .............................................. 33

Chapter 4 Menu Settings

Menu Organization ............................................................. 35

Menu Contents.................................................................... 38

Setup Menu ............................................................................. 38

Changing Menu Settings ...................................................45

Buttons Used to Change Settings............................................ 45

Changing the Settings of Basic Items ..................................... 45

Displaying Enhanced Items .................................................... 47

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items .............................. 47

Table of Contents

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings... 48

Chapter 5 Connections and Settings

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System .... 49

Connections for a Cut Editing System ............................. 51

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System................... 52

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases ..................... 57

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance........................................................................ 59

Condensation........................................................................... 59

Regular Checks ....................................................................... 59

Head Cleaning......................................................................... 61

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 62

Error Messages........................................................................ 63

Alarm Messages...................................................................... 63

Appendixes

Precautions .........................................................................65

Specifications ..................................................................... 66

Glossary .............................................................................. 69

Index .................................................................................... 71

Table of Contents

Overview

Features

The DSR-1600A/1600AP is a 1/4-inch digital video cassette player using the DVCAM digital recording format. It achieves stable, superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals separated into color difference signals and luminance signals (component method). The unit is equipped with a variety of functions needed for videocassette players used in professional digital video editing systems. The unit is also equipped with an i.LINK interface, thus enabling simple connection with a nonlinear editing* system supporting DV format. Futhermore, the unit is equipped with a full-fledged analog interface to support hybrid systems that combine conventional analog equipment with digital equipment.

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

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

The main features of the unit are described in the following.

DVCAM Format

DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which uses the 4:1:1 component digital format, and provides a 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.

/4-inch

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Because the recording is digital, multi-generation dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality.

Wide track pitch

The recording track pitch is 15 µm, fully 50 percent wider than the 10-µm track pitch of the DV format. 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 quantization), which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32-kHz sampling and 12-bit quantization). Cassettes recorded in either mode can be played back on this unit.

Playback compatibility with DV and DVCPRO formats

A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR (excluding the tapes recorded in LP mode) as well as a DVCPRO (25M) format recorded cassette can be played back on this unit.

Note

When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25M) format, the i.LINK output (see “Digital interfaces” on page 7) of this unit is subjected to muting. Furthermore, it is not possible to play back the cue-audio track of the tape.

Features

Support for three cassette sizes

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

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

• The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.

A Wealth of Interfaces

Digital interfaces

i.LINK (DV)*: The unit can output digital video and audio

signals in DV format.

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

agreement with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional

DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board): When

the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1601 board, it can output D1 (component)-format digital video and audio signals and also AES/EBU-format digital audio signals.

Analog interfaces

The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be connected to analog video and audio equipment. Analog video: Output connectors for component,

composite, and S-video signals are provided.

Analog audio: Four output channels are provided.

Playback control using search dial

The search dial on the front panel of the unit allows you to carry out playback operation in jog or shuttle mode without requiring an external editing control unit or remote control unit to be connected to the unit.

High-speed search function

You can carry out color picture searches during fast forward and rewind at speeds up to 85 times normal speed. When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing control unit or a remote control unit, you can search at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 60 times normal speed in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both directions, you can also hear playback audio.

Digital slow-motion playback

Using the frame memory function, the unit can show noise-free slow-motion playback at speeds ranging from 0

/2 times normal speed in both directions.

Digital jog sound function

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

−

/30 to −1 times normal speed, the digital jog sound function is enabled. The audio signal is saved in temporary memory, and replayed according to the search speed. This allows searching on the sound track.

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

negative direction to reverse movement.

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Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing

The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance editing efficiency and precision.

Internal time code reader

An internal time code reader enables time code compliant with SMPTE (for DSR-1600A)/EBU (DSR-1600AP) format to be played back. This allows editing to single frame precision. Outputting time code (LTC) to an external device is also possible using the TIME CODE OUT connector. The unit is also compatible with VITC.

Remote control

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

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

to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.

Video process control

For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you can adjust the video output level, chroma signal output level, setup level (for DSR-1600A), black level (for DSR1600AP), and chroma phase.

Other Features

Function to make a convenient presentation tool of this unit

“Repeat playback” function

The unit can perform automatic cyclical playback between two selected points on the tape.

“Power-on playback” function (in repeat playback mode)

You can choose a menu setting so that powering on the unit makes it immediately start playback.

Features

Menu system for functionality and operation settings

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

Superimposition function

Time code values, operation mode indications, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and

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output in analog composite video signals.

Easy maintenance functions

Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function

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

Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions

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

Compatible with wide-screen aspect ratio (16:9)

The unit can play back aspect ratio information. When video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information is played back, the unit can output the video signal also containing the aspect ratio information.

Rack mountable

When you use an optional rack mount kit, you can mount this unit onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack (height = 4 units).

Optional Accessories

DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board

When installed in the unit, this optional board enables digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be output from the unit to digital Betacam VCRs or other equipment.

RMM-131/1 Rack Mount Kit

This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EIAstandard 19-inch rack.

Features

Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

a POWER switch

POWER

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

A Menu control panel (inside of

b Audio level meters

c PB FS display

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

PB FS

-60

48k44.1k32k

-60

A B

MARK

the door) (see page 10)

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d Cassette compartment

E Remote control

setting section

(see page 14)

g CONTROL S connector

f HEADPHONES connector

e PHONE LEVEL control knob

a POWER switch

Press the “ ” side to power the unit on. When the unit is powered on, the display windows in the front panel lights. To power the unit off, press the “ ” side of the switch.

b Audio level meters

These show the audio levels of channels 1 to 4 during playback.

c PB FS (playback audio sampling frequency)

display

Indicates the sampling frequency (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz) at which audio is recorded on tape.

D Search control section

(see page 13)

C Display section (see page 12)

B Tape transport control section (see page 11)

d Cassette compartment

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

For details of usable cassettes, see page 19.

e PHONE LEVEL control knob

Controls the volume of the headphones connected to the HEADPHONES connector.

f HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack)

Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring during playback. The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel.

Location and Function of Parts

g CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack)

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

A Menu control panel

The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit. Pull the top of the door to open it.

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a MONITOR SELECT switches

b MENU button

c COUNTER SEL button

MIX

A B

g SC PHASE control

h SYNC PHASE control

a MONITOR SELECT switches

Use these switches to select the channels for audio output via the AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector on the rear panel and the HEADPHONES connector on the front panel. Use the left switch to select the basic channel setting, then use the right switch to select the output format (monaural, stereo, or mix).

The following table lists the correspondence of left/right switch settings and channel/output format selections.

d RESET (NO) button

MARK

e SET (YES) button

f buttons

Switch setting Selected channel and output

format

Left switch

Right switch

HEADPHONES connector

AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector

CH1/3

MIX

CH-

1/2

CH-

1/3

3/4

MIX

CH-

1/3

MIX

Channel 1 only

CH2/4

(monaural)

Channels 1 and

CH-

2/4

2 (stereo)

Channel 2 only

CH-

2/4

(monaural)

Channel 1 only (monaural)

Channels 1 and 2 (mix)

Channel 2 only (monaural)

Location and Function of Parts

CH-

1/3

MIX

CH-

1/2

CH-

1/3

3/4

MIX

CH-

1/3

MIX

Channel 3 only

CH-

2/4

(monaural)

Channels 3 and

CH-

2/4

4 (stereo)

Channel 4 only

CH-

2/4

(monaural)

Channel 3 only (monaural)

Channels 3 and 4 (mix)

Channel 4 only (monaural)

b MENU button

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

On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings (page 35).”

c COUNTER SEL (selection) button

Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time counter display. Each press of this button cycles through three indicator display options: COUNTER (CNT: count value of the time counter), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bits).

• send a negative response to the prompts issued by the

unit.

e SET (YES) button

Press this button to:

• save new menu settings to the memory of the unit,

• confirm the start and end point settings for repeat

playback, or

• send a positive response to the prompts issued by the

unit.

f Arrow (

JjK k) buttons

Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and also to specify and check the repeat playback section.

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Note

When the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit, the COUNTER SEL button does not operate. In this case, make the time data selection via the remote equipment that is connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel.

d RESET (NO) button

Press this button to:

• reset menu settings,

• reset the time count (COUNTER) shown in the time counter display to zero, or

B Tape transport control section

a EJECT button

b REW button

g SC (subcarrier) PHASE control

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

h SYNC (synchronization) PHASE control

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

a EJECT button

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

b REW (rewind) button

When you press this button, it lights and the tape starts rewinding (maximum 85 times normal speed). You can monitor the playback picture during the rewind.

e STOP button

d F FWD button

c PLAY button

When you press this button, it lights and playback begins.

d F FWD (fast forward) button

When you press this button, it lights and the tape is fast forwarded (maximum 85 times normal speed). You can monitor the playback picture during the fast forward.

Location and Function of Parts

e STOP button

Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation.

C Display section

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a Playback format indicators

b ClipLink indicator

c VITC indicator

Note

No tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work while the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit. This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page

38).

d Time data type indicators

e Time counter display

g SERVO indicator

f Cassette memory indicator

i REPEAT indicator

a Playback format indicators

DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM

format is played back.

DV: This lights when a tape recorded in consumer DV

format is played back.

LP: This lights when a tape recorded in LP mode is played

back.

h CHANNEL CONDITION indicators

j Tape end alarm indicator

k SHUTTLE/JOG indicators

When a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25M) format or any other format than those mentioned above is played back, none of the above indicators lights.

Note

A tape recorded in LP mode cannot be played back correctly. When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back, “DV LP” flashes and audio is muted.

Location and Function of Parts

b ClipLink indicator

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

c VITC indicator

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

mode using the search dial, the JOG indicator lights. When the search dial is turned clockwise causing playback to take place in the forward direction, the G indicator lights. When the search dial is turned counterclockwise causing playback to take place in the reverse direction, the g indicator lights. When the tape is stopped, the s indicator lights.

d Time data type indicators

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

COUNTER: Count value of the time counter U-BIT: User bit data TC: SMPTE time code (for DSR-1600A) or EBU time

code (for DSR-1600AP)

e Time counter display

Indicates the count value of the time counter, time code, VITC, or user bit data depending on the settings of the COUNTER SEL button on the menu control panel and the TC SELECT menu item (see page 41). Also used to display error messages and setup menu data.

f Cassette memory indicator

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

g SERVO indicator

This indicator lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked*.

* Servo lock: This refers to the synchronization of the phase of the drum

rotation and the reference signal for the tape transport position, so that the video heads can trace the same pattern on the tape for playback and recording.

h CHANNEL CONDITION indicators

These three-color indicators show the state of the playback signal.

Green: The state of the playback signal is good. Yellow: The playback signal is somewhat deteriorated, but

playback is possible.

Red: The playback signal is deteriorated. When the red

indicator remains on, head cleaning or an internal inspection is necessary.

i REPEAT indicator

This indicator lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 38) is set to ON.

j Tape end alarm indicator

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

For more information about the search dial, see “Search dial” in the next section.

D Search control section

b Search dial

a SEARCH button

To use the search dial for playback in shuttle or jog mode, press this button, turning it on. Pressing the dial toggles between shuttle and jog modes. In shuttle mode, the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, and in jog mode, the JOG indicator in the display section lights.

b Search dial

Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in the following table. Turning the dial clockwise lights the G indicator in the display section and plays back in the forward direction. Turning the dial counterclockwise lights the g indicator in the display section and plays back in the reverse direction. When the tape is stopped, the s indicator in the display section lights. Pressing this dial toggles playback between shuttle mode and jog mode. When playing back in shuttle mode, the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, and when playing back in jog mode, the JOG indicator lights. You can carry out noiseless playback in the range of ± times normal speed.

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k SHUTTLE/JOG indicators

When searching in shuttle mode using the search dial, the SHUTTLE indicator lights, and when searching in jog

Location and Function of Parts

Playback modes using the search dial

Playback mode Operation and functions

Shuttle Press the SEARCH button or the search

dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, then turn the search dial. Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the position of the search

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Jog Press the SEARCH button or the search

dial. The maximum shuttle mode playback speed can be changed with the SHUTTLE menu item (see page 39).

dial so that the JOG indicator in the display section lights, then turn the search dial. Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the speed of rotation of the search dial. The playback

speed is up to factory default. The search dial has no detents.

±1 times normal speed by

You can use the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page

39) to select either of the following as the operation to be

performed to put the unit into search mode (shuttle or jog).

• Either press the SEARCH button or turn the search dial (factory default setting).

• Press the SEARCH button.

b 9PIN button

When carrying out remote control between this unit and the unit connected to the REMOTE connector, press this button, turning it on.

c i.LINK button

When carrying out remote control between this unit and the unit connected to the DV IN/OUT connector, press this button, turning it on.

E Remote control setting section

a REMOTE button

b 9PIN button

c i.LINK button

Note

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

a REMOTE button

When remote-controlling this unit from the unit connected to the REMOTE connector (page 18) or DV IN/OUT connector (page 17), press this button, turning it on. When reverting to local mode to use the buttons in the tape transport control section, press this button again, turning it off.

Location and Function of Parts

Rear Panel

A Analog video signal output section (see page 16)

B Digital signal output section (see page 17)

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ANALOG VIDEO

REF. VIDEO IN OUT OUT

DV IN/OUT

VIDEO

(SUPER)

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT OUT

R-Y

VIDEO CONTROL

AUDIO OUT(AES/EBU)

CH-1/2

CH-3/4

REMOTE

~AC IN

SDI OUT

TIME

AUDIO OUT

CODE

OUT

B-Y

CH-1

CH-2 CH-3

CH-4

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

AC IN connector

D External device connectors (see page 18)

C Analog audio signal output section (see page 17)

AC IN connector

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

Location and Function of Parts

A Analog video signal output section

ANALOG VIDEO

REF. VIDEO

IN OUT OUT OUT OUT

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a REF. VIDEO IN/OUT

connectors

a REF. (reference) VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

(BNC type)

Input a reference video signal. The IN connector block has a built-in automatic 75 Ω termination switch. When a signal is input to the upper REF. VIDEO IN connector with no bridging (loop-through) connection made, the connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Ω automatically. To connect the reference video signal input to the upper REF. VIDEO IN connector also to other equipment, use the lower REF. VIDEO IN connector (marked ). When the lower REF. VIDEO IN connector is used, the built-in 75 Ω termination switch turns off automatically. The REF. VIDEO OUT connector outputs a reference video signal.

TIME

VIDEO

S VIDEO

(SUPER)

b VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors

COMPONENT VIDEO

R-Y

c S VIDEO OUT connector

B-Y

d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R−Y/B−Y

connectors

CODE

OUT

d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R−Y/B−Y

connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output analog component video signals (Y/R−Y/B−Y).

e TIME CODE OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs the playback time code.

e TIME CODE OUT connector

b VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors (BNC

type)

These connectors output analog composite video signals. When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40) is set to ON (factory default setting), connector 2 (SUPER) outputs a signal with superimposed text information.

c S VIDEO OUT connector (4-pin)

This connector outputs an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-1600A or

4.43 MHz for DSR-1600AP) components.

Location and Function of Parts

B Digital signal output section (optional DSBK-1601 board required)

DV IN/OUT

a DV IN/OUT connector

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SDI OUT

2 SDI OUT connectors

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

This i.LINK-compatible connector outputs digital video and audio signals in DV format.

Note

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

−

/2 to −1/30 times normal speed, the audio signal output from this connector and monitored on external equipment may sound differently from the audio signal played back on this unit.

• When you connect this unit to another device with a 6pin DV connector, always power the other device off and unplug its power cord from the power output before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable (DV cable). If you connect or disconnect the cable with the power cord still plugged in, power from the DV connector may flow into this unit, possibly damaging this unit.

AUDIO OUT(AES/EBU)

CH-1/2

CH-3/4

3 AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU)

connectors

• When you connect this unit to another device with a 6pin DV connector, make the connection to the 6-pin DV connector on the other device before making the connection to this unit.

b SDI (Serial Digital Interface) OUT connectors

(BNC type) (optional DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board required)

Output SDI-format digital video and audio signals. The same signals are output from both connectors.

c AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors (BNC type)

(optional DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board required)

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

C Analog audio signal output section

AUDIO OUT

CH-1

CH-2 CH-3

MONITOR

OUT

CH-4

a AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

AUDIO

b AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector

Location and Function of Parts

a AUDIO OUT CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4 connectors

(XLR 3-pin, male)

These connectors output channel-1 to channel-4 analog audio signals, respectively. It is possible to use the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4 connectors for audio monitor output for channels 1 and 2, respectively (use the OUTPUT CH3/4 menu item (see page 43).

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b AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector (RCA phono

jack)

This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring. The audio signals to be output from this connector can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel.

D External device connectors

VIDEO CONTROL

a VIDEO CONTROL connector

REMOTE

b REMOTE connector

a VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-sub 15-pin)

For remote control of the internal digital video processor, connect an optional remote control unit to this connector.

b REMOTE connector (D-sub 9-pin)

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

Location and Function of Parts

Playback

Usable Cassettes

Playback

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

For the necessary connections and settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings (page 49).”

This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.

Model name Size

PDV-34*/64*/94*/124*/184* Standard size

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

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

Other usable cassettes

Large- and medium-size DVCPRO (25M) cassettes can also be played back on this unit.

Notes

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

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

• See the note in page 12.

Playback

DVCAM cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE to prohibit recording on the tape.

Mini size Standard size

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Notes on using cassettes

Checking the tape for slack

Cassette memory

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

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

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

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

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

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

Playback

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Inserting a cassette

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

Outer guides

Inner guides

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

Standard size

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Tape window facing upward

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

Tape window facing upward

No double insertion of cassettes

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

Ejecting a cassette

Press the EJECT button.

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

PB FS

-60

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EJECT button

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Settings for Playback

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Video monitor

Player (DSR-1600A/1600AP)

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

PB FS

-60

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

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Playback Procedure

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

Switch Setting

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

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

unit.

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

PB FS

-60

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REMOTE button

Note

When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector (see page 18) on this unit, press the REMOTE button to turn it on. When not, turn the button off.

1 Insert a cassette.

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