Sony DSR-1800A User Manual

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Digital Videocassette Recorder

3-869-572-11(2)

Operating Instructions

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

DSR-1800A/1800AP

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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 and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

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.

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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-1800A 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.

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden.

• De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.

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

For the customers in Europe (DSR-1800AP only)

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

• 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).

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

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 ............................................................................... 17

Chapter 2 Recording and Playback

Usable Cassettes................................................................ 22

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ............................................. 24

Recording............................................................................ 26

Settings for Recording ............................................................ 26

Recording Procedure............................................................... 29

Playback ..............................................................................32

Settings for Playback .............................................................. 32

Playback Procedure................................................................. 33

Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback ................... 35

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback........................... 35

Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B.......... 40

Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation

Setting the Time Data......................................................... 41

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications ........ 41

Using the Internal Time Code Generator................................ 43

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes .................. 44

Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function.................. 45

High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and

Accurately Determining Editing Points ..................... 47

Search Operations via External Equipment ............................ 47

Search Operations on This Unit .............................................. 47

Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format................... 49

Chapter 4 Menu Settings

Menu Organization ............................................................. 52

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Menu Contents.................................................................... 55

Setup Menu ............................................................................. 55

Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu............... 68

Changing Menu Settings ...................................................69

Buttons Used to Change Settings............................................ 69

Changing the Settings of Basic Items ..................................... 69

Displaying Enhanced Items .................................................... 71

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items .............................. 71

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings... 72

Displaying Supplementary Status Information................ 73

Chapter 5 Connections and Settings

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System .... 75

Connections for a Cut Editing System ............................. 77

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System................... 78

Connections for Analog Recording .................................. 83

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases ..................... 84

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Appendixes

Maintenance........................................................................ 86

Condensation........................................................................... 86

Regular Checks ....................................................................... 86

Head Cleaning......................................................................... 88

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 89

Error Messages........................................................................ 91

Alarm Messages...................................................................... 91

Precautions .........................................................................94

Specifications ..................................................................... 95

Glossary .............................................................................. 98

Index .................................................................................. 100

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Overview

Features

The DSR-1800A/1800AP is a 1/4-inch digital video cassette recorder 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 recorders and 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. Furthermore, 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.

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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).

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.

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.

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/4-inch

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.

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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 recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.

A Wealth of Interfaces

Digital interfaces

i.LINK (DV)*: The unit can input and 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-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board):

When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1801 board, it can input and output D1 (component) format digital video and audio signals and also AES/EBUformat digital audio signals.

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.

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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.

Analog interfaces

The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be connected to analog video and audio equipment. Analog video: These interfaces include a component

interface, composite interface, and S-video interface.

Analog audio: Four channels each of input and output are

provided. It is also possible to connect a microphone to the unit.

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing

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

Cross-fade editing

For audio editing, you can select from cut-in editing, fadein/fade-out editing, and cross-fade editing.

Internal time code generator and reader

An internal time code generator and reader enables time code compliant with SMPTE (for DSR-1800A)/EBU (DSR-1800AP) format to be recorded and played back. This allows editing to single frame precision. Outputting or inputting time code (LTC) to or from an external device is also possible using the TIME CODE IN/ OUT connectors. The unit is also compatible with VITC.

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.

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-1800A), black level (for DSR1800AP), and chroma phase.

Other 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.

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Superimposition function

Time code values, operation mode indications, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals.

Easy maintenance functions

Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function

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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 record and play back aspect ratio information. When video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information is recorded or 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-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/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 transferred between this unit and digital Betacam VCRs or other digital equipment.

RMM-131/1 Rack Mount Kit

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

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Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

a POWER switch

POWER

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

b Audio level meters

A Input selection/audio mode

display section (see page 10)

OVER

-1

-2

INPUT

VIDEO

-12

CH11/2

-20

AUDIO

-1

-30

-40

-60

CH23/4

-40

-2

-60

A B

COMPOSITE

ANALOG

48k44.1k32k

MARK

AES/EBU

Y-R,B

REC MODE

S VIDEO

i.LINK

SDI SG

2CH4CHPB FS

B Menu control panel (inside of

the door) (see page 11)

c Cassette compartment

F Remote control setting

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section (see page 16)

g AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs

f CONTROL S connector

e HEADPHONES connector

d 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 (recording levels in recording mode or E-E mode* and playback level in playback mode).

* E-E mode: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric mode.” In this mode,

video and audio signals input to the VCR are output after passing through internal electric circuits, but not through magnetic conversion circuits such as heads and tapes. This can be used to check input signals and for adjusting input signal levels.

E Search control section

(see page 15)

D Display section (see page 14)

C Tape transport control section (see page 13)

c Cassette compartment

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

For details of usable cassettes, see page 22.

d PHONE LEVEL control knob

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

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e HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack)

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

f CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack)

Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as

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the DSRM-10.

Input selection/audio mode display section

g AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs

When recording, you can use these knobs to set audio input levels for CH-1 (channel 1), CH-2, CH-3 and CH-4, respectively. You can make these knobs inoperative with the REC LEVEL menu item (see page 63).

a INPUT display

b VIDEO display

c AUDIO CH1 1/2 display

d AUDIO CH2 3/4 display

e REC MODE display

f PB FS display

a INPUT display

i.LINK: When you press the SDTI/i.LINK button in the

INPUT SELECT section, the i.LINK indicator lights. This indicates that digital video and audio signals in i.LINK-compatible DV format are currently selected.

b VIDEO display

Indicates the input video signal selected with the VIDEO IN button in the INPUT SELECT section.

COMPOSITE: Composite video signal Y−R, B: Y, R−Y and B−Y component video signals S VIDEO: S-video signal SDI: SDI video signal (optional DSBK-1801 board

required)

SG: Video test signal

c AUDIO CH1 1/2 display

Indicates the input audio signal selected with the CH-1,1/2 button in the INPUT SELECT section.

ANALOG: Analog audio signal AES/EBU: Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format

(optional DSBK-1801 board required)

SDI: SDI audio signal (optional DSBK-1801 board

required)

SG: Audio test signal

e REC MODE (audio recording mode) display

Indicates the audio recording mode (2CH or 4CH) selected with the REC MODE menu item (see page 62).

f 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 AUDIO CH2 3/4 display

Indicates the input audio signal selected with the CH-2,3/4 button in the INPUT SELECT section. The indications available are the same as for the AUDIO CH1 1/2 display described above.

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B 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.

a MONITOR SELECT switches

b INPUT SELECT section

MIX

h TC PRESET button

i SC PHASE control

j 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).

c MENU button

d COUNTER SEL button

e RESET (NO) button

A B

MARK

f SET (YES) button

buttons

Switch setting Selected channel and output

format

Left switch

Right switch

CH1/3

MIX

HEADPHONES connector

Channel 1 only

CH2/4

(monaural)

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AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector

Channel 1 only (monaural)

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

CH-

1/2

CH-

1/2

CH-

1/3

3/4

CH3/4

MIX

CH-

1/3

MIX

CH-

1/3

MIX

CH-

1/3

MIX

CH-

1/3

MIX

Channels 1 and

CH-

2/4

2 (stereo)

Channel 2 only

CH-

2/4

(monaural)

Channel 3 only

CH-

2/4

(monaural)

Channels 3 and

CH-

2/4

4 (stereo)

Channel 4 only

CH-

2/4

(monaural)

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Channels 1 and 2 (mix)

Channel 2 only (monaural)

Channel 3 only (monaural)

Channels 3 and 4 (mix)

Channel 4 only (monaural)

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b INPUT SELECT section

VIDEO IN button

Each press of this button cycles through the following input video signal selection options.

• Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN connectors

• Component video signals input to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors

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• S-video signal input to the S VIDEO IN connector

• SDI video signal input to the SDI IN connector (optional DSBK-1801 board required)

• Video test signal (selected with the INT VIDEO SG menu item (see page 61) generated by the internal signal generator

In the input selection/audio mode display section, the VIDEO display shows the selection made with this button.

CH1,1/2 (audio channel 1 or 1/2) button

Each press of this button cycles through the following input audio signal selection options for audio channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode).

• Analog audio signal(s) input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector (when in 2-channel mode) or AUDIO IN CH1 and CH-2 connectors (when in 4-channel mode)

• Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN CH-1/2 connector (optional DSBK-1801 board required)

• SDI audio signal input to the SDI IN connector (optional DSBK-1801 board required)

• Audio test signal (selected with the INT AUDIO SG menu item (see page 64)) generated by the internal signal generator

In the input selection/audio mode display section, the AUDIO CH1 1/2 display shows the selection made with this button.

CH2,3/4 (audio channel 2 or 3/4) button

Each press of this button cycles through the input audio signal selection options for audio channel 2 (when in 2channel mode) or for audio channels 3 and 4 (when in 4channel mode). The input audio signal selection options corresponding to those for the CH1,1/2 button described above are available. In the input selection/audio mode display section, the AUDIO CH2 3/4 display shows the selection made with this button.

SDTI/i.LINK (SDTI(QSDI) interface/i.LINK selection) button

Selects digital video and audio signals in i.LINKcompatible DV format, input to the DV IN/OUT connector. When you press this button, the i.LINK indicator lights in the input selection/audio mode display section.

c 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.” (see page 52)

d 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).

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.

e RESET (NO) button

Press this button to:

• reset menu settings,

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

• send a negative response to the prompts issued by the unit.

f SET (YES) button

Press this button to:

• save new settings, such as selected menu items and time code settings, to the memory of the unit, or

• send a positive response to the prompts issued by the unit.

g Arrow (JjKk) buttons

Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and also for setting time code and user bit data.

For details on setting time code and user bit data, see “Using the Internal Time Code Generator” on page 43.

h TC (time code) PRESET button

Use this button when setting an initial time code value and user bit data.

For details on setting time code and user bit data, see “To set the initial time code value and user bit data” on page

43.

i 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.

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j SYNC (synchronization) PHASE control

Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to

Tape transport control section

a EJECT button

b REW button

the reference video signal. Use a cross-point (Phillips) screwdriver to turn it.

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c REC button

f STOP button

e F FWD button

d PLAY button

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). When the F. FWD/REW menu item (see page 56) is set to PB, you can monitor the playback picture during the rewind.

c REC (record) button

When you press the PLAY button while holding down this button, it lights and recording begins.

d PLAY button

When you press this button, it lights and playback begins. If you press this button during recording or editing, the recording or editing operation is stopped and this unit enters playback mode.

f STOP button

Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation.

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

56).

e F FWD (fast forward) button

When you press this button, it lights and the tape is fast forwarded (maximum 85 times normal speed). When the F. FWD/REW menu item (see page 56) is set to PB, you can monitor the playback picture during the fast forward.

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D Display section

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a Recording/playback format indicators

b ClipLink indicator

c VITC indicator

d Time data type indicators

e Time counter display

i CHANNEL CONDITION indicators

h SERVO indicator

g Cassette memory indicator

f REC INHIBIT indicator

j REPEAT indicator

a Recording/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. 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.

k Tape end alarm indicator

l SHUTTLE/JOG indicators

m NOT EDITABLE indicator

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.

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 or recorded regardless of the data shown in the time counter display.

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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-1800A) or EBU time

code (for DSR-1800AP)

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 59). Also used to display error messages and setup menu data.

f REC (recording) INHIBIT indicator

Lights in the following cases:

• The REC/SAVE switch on the loaded cassette is in the

SAVE position.

• The REC INHIBIT menu item (see page 56) is set to

ON.

g Cassette memory indicator

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

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.

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

m NOT EDITABLE indicator

Lights during playback of a tape that contains a recording in other than the DVCAM format. When this indicator is lit, the recordings contained in the tape can be used as source material for editing, but editing operations such as insert editing and assemble editing cannot be performed. This indicator also lights when the audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the loaded tape.

E Search control section

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h 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.

i 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.

j REPEAT indicator

This indicator lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 55) is set to ON.

k Tape end alarm indicator

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

l SHUTTLE/JOG indicators

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

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

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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.

Playback modes using the search dial

Playback mode Operation and functions

Shuttle Press the SEARCH button or the search

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Jog 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 dial. The maximum shuttle mode playback speed can be changed with the SHUTTLE menu item (see page 56).

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

56) 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, except during

recording/editing, turn the search dial (factory default setting).

• Press the SEARCH button.

When reverting to local mode to use the buttons in the tape

transport control section, press this button again, turning it off.

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.

F 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 21) or DV IN/OUT connector (page 19), press this button, turning it on.

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Rear Panel

A Analog video signal input/output section (see page 18)

B Digital signal input/output section

DV IN/OUT

ANALOG VIDEO

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

LEVEL

LOW

AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

OFF

CH-1

S VIDEO

LEVEL

HIGH

LOW OFF

600

Ω

CH-2 CH-3

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

R-Y

LEVEL

HIGH

LOW

OFF

600

Ω

OFF

600

Ω

CH-4

B-Y

LEVEL

HIGH

600

Ω

REF.VIDEO

OUT

CH-1

D External device connectors (see page 21)

S VIDEO

(SUPER)

CH-2 CH-3

(see page 19)

SDI

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTIN 1 2

CH-4

R-Y

DIGITAL AUDIO(AES/EBU)

CH-3/4 CH-3/4

CH-1/2

TIME CODE

B-Y

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

OUT

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CH-1/2

VIDEO CONTROL

REMOTE

~AC IN

AC IN connector

C Analog audio signal input/output section (see page 20)

AC IN connector

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

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A Analog video signal input/output section

ANALOG VIDEO

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

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a VIDEO IN connectors

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN REF.VIDEO

b S VIDEO IN connector

VIDEO OUT

R-Y

B-Y

c COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y/R

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT IN

OUT

d REF. VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

−Y/B−Y connectors

TIME CODE

R-Y

B-Y

OUT

e VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER)

S VIDEO

(SUPER)

connectors

OUTIN 1 2

f S VIDEO OUT connector

a VIDEO IN connectors (BNC type)

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

b S VIDEO IN connector (4-pin)

Input an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-1800A or 4.43 MHz for DSR-1800AP) components to this connector.

h TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors

g COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R

−Y/B−Y connectors

c COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y/R−Y/B−Y connectors

(BNC type)

Input analog component video signals (Y/R−Y/B−Y) to these connectors.

d 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 left 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 left REF. VIDEO IN connector also to other equipment, use the right REF. VIDEO IN connector (marked ). When the right REF. VIDEO IN connector

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is used, the built-in 75 Ω termination switch turns off automatically. The REF. VIDEO OUT connector outputs a reference video signal, except when i.LINK is selected in the INPUT

g COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R−Y/B−Y

connectors (BNC type)

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

SELECT section (see page 12).

h TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors (BNC type)

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

type)

These connectors output analog composite video signals. When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 58) is set to ON (factory default setting), connector 2 (SUPER) outputs a signal with superimposed text information.

Input SMPTE time code (for DSR-1800A) or EBU time code (for DSR-1800AP) externally generated to the IN connector. The OUT connector outputs a time code according to the operating state of the unit, as follows: During playback: the playback time code During recording: the time code generated by the internal

f 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-1800A or

time code generator or the time code input to the TIME CODE IN connector. When the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 60) is set to MUTE, no time code is output.

4.43 MHz for DSR-1800AP) components.

B Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1801 board required)

DV IN/OUT

Chapter 1 Overview

a DV IN/OUT connector

SDI

2 SDI IN and active through output connectors

OUT

3 SDI OUT connectors

CH-1/2

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

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

Notes

• 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.

DIGITAL AUDIO(AES/EBU)

CH-3/4 CH-3/4

4 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN connectors

CH-1/2

OUT

5 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT connectors

• 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.

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

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connector on the other device before making the connection to this unit.

b SDI (Serial Digital Interface) IN (input) and active

through output connectors (BNC type) (optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board required)

Input digital video and audio signals in SDI format to the left-hand connector. The right-hand connector is for an

Chapter 1 Overview

active-through connection.

c SDI (Serial Digital Interface) OUT connectors

(BNC type) (optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board required)

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

C Analog audio signal input/output section

d DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN connectors

(BNC type) (optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board required)

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

e DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT connectors

(BNC type) (optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board required)

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

a AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 Ω switches

LEVEL

LOW

AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

OFF

CH-1

LEVEL

HIGH

LOW

OFF

600

Ω

CH-2 CH-3

b AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

600

HIGH

LEVEL

LOW

OFF

Ω

600

HIGH

Ω

CH-4

LEVEL

HIGH

LOW OFF

600

Ω

a AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 Ω switches

Set these switches for each channel as shown in the following table, according to the audio input levels to the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors and the required impedance.

Settings of the AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 Ω switches

Audio input Switch setting

Level Impedance

−60 dBu (microphone input)

+4/0/−3

/−6 dBu

(line audio input)

+4/0/−3

/−6 dBm

High impedance (about 20 k

600 Ω

(line audio input)

a) Selectable on DSR-1800AP only

Ω)

LOW-OFF (left position)

HIGH-OFF (middle position)

HIGH-ON (right position)

c AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

CH-1

CH-2 CH-3

d AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector

CH-4

b AUDIO IN CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4 connectors

(XLR 3-pin, female)

Use these connectors to connect separate channels of analog audio input from a player VCR or other external audio equipment. You can switch the audio input level setting with the LEVEL SELECT menu item (see page 64).

c 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 64)).

d 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

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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.

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

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Recording and Playback

Usable Cassettes

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

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 recording/playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.

Cassettes usable for playback only

Large- and medium-size DVCPRO (25M) cassettes are usable for playback only.

Chapter 2

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.

• Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format recorder can be played back on this unit but cannot be used for recording at editing operation. When you insert such a cassette into this unit, the NOT EDITABLE indicator lights up in the display section on the front panel of this unit.

• See the note in page 14.

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DVCAM cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.

REC/SAVE switch

For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental erasure” on page 24

Mini size Standard size

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 record and/or 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.

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Paper clip, etc.

Reel

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Preventing accidental erasure

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Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Inserting a cassette

Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE

REC

SAVE

To enable re-recording

Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC. When this switch is set to SAVE, the unit cannot record on the tape.

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

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

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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

INPUT

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK

S VIDEO

SDI SG

COMPOSITE

Y-R,B

VIDEO

-12

CH11/2

-20

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

AUDIO

-1

-30

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

CH23/4

-40

-2

REC MODE

2CH4CH

PB FS

48k44.1k32k

-60

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EJECT button

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Recording

Settings for Recording

Chapter 2 Recording and Playback

This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording 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 recorder.

For the necessary connections for recording and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings” (page 75).

Player (DSR-1600A/1600AP, etc.)

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

PB FS

-60

48k44.1k32k

-60

Video monitor

Audio level meters

Input selection/audio mode display section

OVER

INPUT

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK

S VIDEO

SDI SG

COMPOSITE

Y-R,B

VIDEO

-12

CH11/2

-20

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

AUDIO

-1

-30

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

CH23/4

-40

-2

REC MODE

2CH4CHPB FS

48k44.1k32k

-60

REMOTE button

Recorder (DSR-1800A/1800AP)

A B

MARK

56 4

Note

When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, see “Remote control setting section” (page 16).

1 Power on the video monitor, then set its input switches according to the

signals input from this unit.

2 Set up the player to play back a tape.

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For details, refer to the operating instructions for the player.

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

4 When the REMOTE button is not lit (the external editing control unit is not

used), use the COUNTER SEL button to select the type of time data to be used.

Each press of this button cycles through three options: COUNTER (CNT value), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bit data). The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

Selected time data Time data type indicator

Count value of the time counter COUNTER

Time code TC

User bit data U-BIT

When the REMOTE button is lit, selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing control unit.

5 Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be recorded.

Use the buttons in the INPUT SELECT section to select the desired signal formats. Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the input selection/ audio mode display section.

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Video input signal (input connector)

Composite signal (VIDEO IN)

Separated Y/C signal (S VIDEO IN)

Component signal (COMPONENT VIDEO IN)

SDI signal (SDI IN) VIDEO IN

i.LINK-compatible digital video signal in DV format

( DV IN/OUT)

Internal test video signal VIDEO IN SG in VIDEO group

a) The indicator does not light even if you press the corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT

section unless the required optional digital input/output board (DSBK-1801) is installed.

Audio input signal (input connector)

Analog signal (AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-

AES/EBU signal (DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/ EBU) IN)

SDI signal (SDI IN) CH-1,1/2 and CH-2,3/4

i.LINK-compatible digital audio signal in DV format

( DV IN/OUT)

Corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT section

VIDEO IN COMPOSITE in VIDEO

VIDEO IN S VIDEO in VIDEO

VIDEO IN Y−R, B in VIDEO group

SDTI/i.LINK

Corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT section

CH-1,1/2 and CH-2,3/4 ANALOG in AUDIO

CH-1,1/2 and CH-2,3/4

SDTI/i.LINK

Lit indicator in the input selection/audio mode display section

group

in VIDEO group

SDI

i.LINK

Lit indicator in the input selection/audio mode display section

group

AES/EBU group

SDI

i.LINK

in AUDIO

in AUDIO group

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Audio input signal (input connector)

Internal test audio signal CH-1,1/2 and CH-2,3/4 SG in AUDIO group

a) The indicator does not light even if you press the corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT

section unless the required optional digital input/output board (DSBK-1801) is installed.

Caution

Corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT section

Lit indicator in the input selection/audio mode display section

Once you have started recording, you cannot change the input signal selection.

6 Select the audio mode.

Select either two-channel mode (2CHANNEL) or four-channel mode (4CHANNEL) with the REC MODE menu item (see page 62). The corresponding indicator lights in the REC MODE display.

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Audio mode Lit indicator in the REC MODE display

2-channel mode 2CH

4-channel mode 4CH

Cautions

• In the DVCAM format, there are two audio recording modes, with either two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz. It is not possible to select other modes (for example with four channels at 48 kHz).

• During audio editing, if a signal used in assemble or insert editing is in a different mode from the base tape, the signals will be discontinuous at the edit points, and correct editing will not be obtained. For this reason, audio editing between different modes is inhibited on this unit. For smooth editing operations, check the audio recording mode of the base tape beforehand.

• Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode selection.

• If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, it is not possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point.

7 Use the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs to adjust audio input levels.

Watching the audio level meter, adjust the level so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. When the level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights.

The factory-preset audio recording level is −20 dB (DSR-1800A) or −18 dB (DSR-1800AP). This setting can be changed using the LEVEL SELECT menu item (see page 64).

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Recording Procedure

This section describes the procedure to perform recording on this unit, showing an example session in which playback signals coming from a player VCR will be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit.

OVER

INPUT

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

Recorder (DSR-1800A/1800AP)

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK

S VIDEO

SDI SG

COMPOSITE

Y-R,B

VIDEO

-12

CH11/2

-20

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

AUDIO

-1

-30

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

CH23/4

-40

-2

REC MODE

2CH4CH

PB FS

48k44.1k32k

-60

REMOTE button

OVER

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

PB FS

48k44.1k32k

-60

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Player (DSR-1600A/1600AP, etc.)

Note

When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector of this unit, press the REMOTE button to turn it on. When not, turn off the button.

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1 After checking the following items, hold the cassette with the tape window

facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as illustrated on page 24.

Item to check See section

Make sure that the REC/SAVE switch of the cassette is set to REC.

Check for tape slack. “Checking the tape for slack” on page

Make sure that the “HUMID!” alarm is not shown in the time counter display.

The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound round the head drum. The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates, and the STOP button lights.

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If the REC INHIBIT indicator lights:

It indicates that the REC/SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been set to SAVE. Press the EJECT button in the tape transport control section to remove the cassette, then set the REC/SAVE switch to REC and reload the cassette.

Note

When ejecting and loading cassettes, make sure that the unit has been powered on.

“Preventing accidental erasure” on page 24

“Condensation” on page 86

2 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button.

This puts the unit into recording mode, and the tape starts moving.

3 Press the PLAY button on the player.

The player starts the playback operation, at which point this unit starts recording the input playback signals.

Cautions

• Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode selection.

• If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, it is not possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point.

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If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded

Indicator It means:

Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.

ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette

memory on the loaded cassette.

Caution

With such a cassette, carrying out recording destroys the ClipLink log data.

NOT EDITABLE indicator The recording format of the tape is “DV,” or a

DVCPRO tape is inserted. Replace the tape with one that has been recorded in DVC A M fo r mat.

The audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the tape.

• When your current purpose is recording, you can use the tape as it is.

• When your current purpose is editing, set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape.

For more details, see “Troubleshooting” on page

89.

To perform the following operations

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Operation Do this:

Stop recording. Press the STOP button.

The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time period set with the STOP TIMER menu item (see page 61).

Remove the cassette. Press the EJECT button.

After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected. If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display (assuming the time data type indicator “COUNTER” is lit), the CNT value is reset.

Inhibit the unit from outputting text information

Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 58)

to OFF. (time data, operation mode indications, etc.) to the video monitor.

Change the time period before the unit switches

Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item

(see page 61). from stop mode to standby off mode.

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Playback

Settings for Playback

This section describes the settings and operations necessary 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 for playback and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings” (page 75).

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Video monitor

Player (DSR-1800A/1800AP)

OVER

INPUT

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

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

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

V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK

S VIDEO

SDI SG

COMPOSITE

Y-R,B

VIDEO

-12

CH11/2

-20

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

AUDIO

-1

-30

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

CH23/4

-40

-2

REC MODE

2CH4CHPB FS

48k44.1k32k

-60

unit.

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Playback Procedure

OVER

INPUT

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK

COMPOSITE

Y-R,B

S VIDEO

SDI SG

VIDEO

-12

CH11/2

-20

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

AUDIO

-1

-30

ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI SG

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REMOTE button

Note

When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector (see page 21) of this unit, press the REMOTE button turning it on. When not, turn off the button.

1 Insert a cassette.

For details of cassette insertion see page 24, and for usable cassette types see page 22.

The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit. The STOP button will light, and a few seconds later a still image will appear on the monitor screen.

2 Press the PLAY button.

This starts the playback operation. When the tape is played back all the way to the end, the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops.

If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded

Indicator It means:

Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.

ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette

NOT EDITABLE indicator The tape was recorded in the DV format, or a

memory on the loaded cassette.

DVCPRO tape is inserted.

You cannot use it as a recording tape for editing.

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To perform the following operations

Operation Do this:

Stop playback. Press the STOP button.

Adjust the audio playback level.

The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically

switch to standby off mode after the time set with the

STOP TIMER menu item (see page 61).

Use the audio level control on the monitor.

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Operation Do this:

Play back in shuttle mode while monitoring the video.

Play back in jog mode while monitoring the video.

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Inhibit the unit from outputting text information (time data, operation mode indications, etc.) to the video monitor.

Remove the cassette. Press the EJECT button.

Disable the automatic rewind function.

Change the time period before the unit switches from stop mode to standby off mode.

Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the

SHUTTLE indicator in the display section, then rotate

the search dial.

Playback is carried out at the speed determined by

the angular position of the search dial.

The maximum speed for shuttle playback can be

changed using the SHUTTLE menu item (see page

56).

Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the

JOG indicator in the display section, then rotate the

search dial.

Playback is carried out at the speed according to the

speed of the search dial rotation. The playback

speed range is ±1 times normal speed by factory

default.

The search dial has no detents.

Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 58)

to OFF.

If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display,

the CNT value is reset.

Set the AUTO REW menu item (see page 57) to

DISABLE.

Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item

(see page 61).

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Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback

Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat playback) between selected start and end points.

1 Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION

menu item (see page 55). You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the procedure described in the next section.

2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 55) to ON.

The REPEAT indicator lights.

3 Press the SET (YES) button to save the new setting and close the menu.

4 Press the PLAY button.

The unit repeats playback between the repeat start and end points set in step

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback

You can set the repeat playback start point (point A) and end point (point B) by using the current tape position or inputting time code values. To perform repeat playback after setting points A and B, press the PLAY button when the REMOTE button is off. When the DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit is connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel, you can also start repeat playback by pressing its PLAY button with the REMOTE button of this unit off.

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Setting the current tape position as point A or B

Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat playback.

Buttons used for setting the current tape position as point B

In the following explanation of how to set points A and B for repeat playback, these three buttons are referred to as the KA button, Bk button, and SET (YES) button, respectively.

Buttons used for setting the current tape position as point A

A B

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While holding down the SET (YES) button on the menu control panel, press the KA or Bk button. The time code value of the current tape position is set as point A or B, and a message “A set” or “B set” is displayed for

0.5 second in the time counter display. Once set, the point A or B time code value is held in the non-volatile memory of the unit until changed. It is not lost when the unit is powered off.

Note

When setting point A or B, you can only use a time code value. Even when COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SEL button, you cannot use a CNT value to set point A or B.

To check the point A or B time code value

Press the KA or Bk button on the menu control panel. While the button is held down, the point A or B time code value is displayed on the monitor and in the time counter display.

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If you hold down the KA and Bk buttons simultaneously, the value shown is the point B time code value minus the point A time code value. If the point A time code value is greater than the point B time code value, a minus sign (−) is shown before the value.

Inputting time code values for points A and B

Using the following procedure, you can modify the time code value for point A or B.

MARK

1,15

8,11 12 2,3,4,6,10,11

1 Press the MENU button.

The following menu display appears.

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

A B

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5,7,9,12 13

Setup menu

Time counter display

Monitor screen

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2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the Bk button.

The display changes as follows.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION

MENU GRADE :BASIC

Monitor screen

Operational

Time counter display

3 With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button.

The display changes as follows.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

REPEAT FUNCTION

AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE :STP&EJ

>REP FUNC

Time counter display

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Monitor screen

4 With “REPEAT FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button.

The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

Monitor screen

:OFF

T.TOP

V.END

>> REPEAT MD

Time counter display

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5 Press the j button to select “REPEAT TOP.”

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

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6 Press the Bk button.

SETUP MENU

Monitor screen

:OFF

T.TOP

V.END

>> REP TOP

Time counter display

The display changes as follows.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP * TAPE TOP A POINT

T.TOP

: :

V.END

>>> Tape top

Time counter display

Monitor screen

7 Press the j button to select “A POINT.”

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP * TAPE TOP A POINT

SETUP MENU

Monitor screen

T.TOP

V.END

>>> A point

Time counter display

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8 Press the KA button.

The display changes as follows.

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

SETUP MENU

Monitor screen

:OFF

V.END

9 Press the j button to select “A PRESET.”

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

SETUP MENU

:OFF

V.END

>> REP TOP

Time counter display

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>> A preset

Time counter display

Monitor screen

10Press the Bk button.

The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time code value of the current point A is displayed below the screen title.

A PRESET MODE

A 00:00:00:00

INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY SHIFT : ( )( )KEY CLEAR : RESET KEY DATA SAVE : SET KEY TO MENU : MENU KEY

Monitor screen

11Use the KA or Bk button to select the digit in the time code value

display that you want to change.

Each press of the button causes the digit to the left or right to begin flashing. Holding the button down moves the flashing digit continuously. If you want to clear the time code value, press the RESET (NO) button. The value is cleared to 00:00:00:00, and the leftmost digit begins flashing.

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12Press the J or j button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing

digit.

Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously. To change other digits, return to step 11.

13Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value.

The message “NOW SAVING...” is displayed on the monitor screen and “Saving...” is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is being saved in memory.

Caution

The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving operation. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the

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unit off.

If you want to discard the changed value

Press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET (YES) button to return to the menu display, then press the MENU button again to end the menu operation without saving the changed value into memory.

After the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as shown in step 9.

MARK

14To set point B, refer to steps 5 to 13. (Select “REPEAT END” in step 5, “B

POINT” in step 7, and “B PRESET” in step 9.)

15Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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

You can set any desired tape position as point A or B and cue up to the set point when required. To cue up to point A or B, holding down the KA or Bk button on the menu control panel, press the REW button in the tape transport control section.

For the methods of setting points A and B, see “Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback” (page 35).

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Convenient Functions

for Editing Operation

Setting the Time Data

This unit is provided with the following functions related to time data.

• Display and reset CNT value

• Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time code and user bit data

• Set, display, record, and play back VITC

The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback mode, and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.

Note

The unit outputs no signal from the TIME CODE OUT connector unless it is in normal-speed playback mode.

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Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items (see page 58) to select the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications.

When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 58) to other than OFF, you can also display supplementary status information on the monitor screen such as editing mode settings and the operating mode of the internal time code generator.

For details of supplementary status information, see “Displaying Supplementary Status Information” on page

73.

The following explains how to use these functions.

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications

Time data and operation mode indications can be displayed on the monitor screen. Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display on this unit.

To view time data and operation mode indications on the monitor screen

Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 58) to ON (factory default setting). The time data and the indication of the current operation mode are superimposed on the video signal that is being output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and can be viewed on the monitor screen.

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Monitor screen contents

The contents of the monitor screen are shown below.

A Time data type

C Drop frame indication for time code generator

(for DSR-1800A only)

. Drop frame mode (factory default setting)

: Non-drop frame mode

Time data

B Drop frame indication

for time code reader

C Drop frame indication

for time code generator

TCR

a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1800A only. The

character to appear in these two columns is always a colon ( : ) on the DSR-1800AP.

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00:04 47.07*

PLAY

E DSR-1800A/1800AP operation mode

LOCK

D VITC field

indication

A Time data type

The following time data type indications are displayed.

Indication Description

CNT Count value of the time counter

TCR Time code data from time code reader

UBR User bit data from time code reader

TCR.

UBR.

TCG Time code data from time code generator

UBG User bit data from time code generator

T*R

U*R

a) You can switch between TC and VITC using the TC SELECT menu item

(see page 59).

b) “*” is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly.

(factory default setting)

Time code data from VITC reader

User bit data from VITC reader

Time code data from time code reader. The asterisk indicates an interpolation by the time code reader to make up for the time code data not correctly read from the tape.

User bit data from the time code reader. The asterisk indicates that last data is retained by the time code reader, as the new data has not been read correctly from the tape.

D VITC field indication

(blank) Display fields 1 and 3.

* Display fields 2 and 4.

E DSR-1800A/1800AP operation mode

Display Operation mode

CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded.

THREADING Tape loading

UNTHREADING Tape unloading

STANDBY OFF Standby off mode

T. RELEASE Tape tension released

STOP Stop mode

F. FWD Fast forward mode

REW Rewind mode

PREROLL Preroll mode

PLAY Playback mode (servo unlocked)

PLAY LOCK Playback mode (servo locked)

PLAY-PAUSE Temporary stop of playback

REC Record mode (servo unlocked)

REC LOCK Record mode (servo locked)

REC-PAUSE Temporary stop of recording

EDIT Edit mode (servo unlocked)

EDIT LOCK Edit mode (servo locked)

JOG STILL Still picture in jog mode

JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction

JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction

SHUTTLE (Speed) Shuttle mode

AUTO EDIT Automatic editing mode

PREVIEW Preview mode

REVIEW Review mode

B Drop frame indication for time code reader (on DSR-1800A only)

. Drop frame mode (factory default setting)

: Non-drop frame mode

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To display the desired time data in the time counter display

Time data type indicators

Time counter display

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To reset the CNT value

Press the RESET (NO) button on the menu control panel. This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00.

Note

During playback, if the recording on the tape includes discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points.

Using the Internal Time Code Generator

You can set the initial time code value before recording the time code generated by the internal time code generator onto a tape. In addition, you can use the user bits to record such data as the date, time, scene number, reel number, or other useful information.

COUNTER SEL button

A B

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Open the door on the lower part of the front panel, and press the COUNTER SEL button. Each press of this button cycles through three options: CNT value, time code, and user bit data. The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

Time data type indicator

COUNTER CNT (count value of the time counter)

TC Time code (when recording, the time code is

U-BIT User bit data (when recording, the user bit

Note

Time data shown in the time counter display

generated by the internal time code generator; when playing back, the time code is read from the tape.)

data is according to the most recent settings; when playing back, the user bit data is read from the tape.)

When the REMOTE button on the front panel is lit, the COUNTER SEL button does not operate while the tape is moving. In such cases, use the external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel to select the time data.

When an external time code generator is connected to the TIME CODE IN connector, the internal time code generator can be locked to (synchronized with) an external time code.

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To set the initial time code value and user bit data

A B

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2 3 4,5,6 7

1 Press the COUNTER SEL button to light the time data

type indicator “TC” or “U-BIT.”

TC: To set the initial time code value. U-BIT: To set user bit data

The current time code value or user bit data is shown in the time counter display.

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2 Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 59) as

shown below.

Menu item Setting

TC MODE “INT PRESET”

RUN MODE “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN”

DF MODE (for DSR-1800A only)

Normally “ON (DF)”

3 Press the TC PRESET button on the menu control

panel.

The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and in the time counter display on the front panel. The leftmost digit keeps flashing. One of the following menu screens is displayed on the monitor depending on the setting made in step 1

TC PRESET MODE

TCG 00:00:00:00

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INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY SHIFT : ( )( )KEY CLEAR : RESET KEY DATA SAVE : SET KEY ABORT : TC PRESET KEY

Initial time code value setting screen

Note

UB PRESET MODE

UBG 00:00:00:00

INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY SHIFT : ( )( )KEY CLEAR : RESET KEY DATA SAVE : SET KEY ABORT : TC PRESET KEY

User bit setting screen

If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT value is being displayed, the message “COUNTER MODE IS SELECTED.” will appear on the monitor screen and “CNT mode!” will appear in the time counter display on the front panel. If this happens, press the COUNTER SEL button to light the time data type indicator “TC” or “U-BIT.”

4 Use the K and k buttons to move the flashing digit

to the value to be changed.

5 Use the J and j buttons to change the value of the

flashing digit.

Enter hexadecimal values (0 to 9, A to F) when setting user bit data.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired

values for all digits. To set a value of 00:00:00:00, simply press the RESET (NO) button.

7 Press the SET (YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, and the new settings are stored in memory. After this saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and the time counter display return to their usual status.

Note

The set data may be lost if you power off the unit while the above saving operation is in progress. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering off.

Advancement of internal time code generator

The internal time code generator can advance in either of two modes, which can be set with the RUN MODE menu item (see page 59). FREE RUN: Advancement starts when the data saving

operation is completed.

REC RUN: Advancement starts when recording starts and

stops when recording stops.

To set the current time as the initial time code value

In step 2 above, set the RUN MODE menu item (see page

59) to FREE RUN, then set the current time (format:

HH:MM:SS:FF = hours: minutes:seconds:frame number) in step 3 and subsequent steps.

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes

The internal time code generator can be synchronized with an external time code (LTC) input to this unit.

To synchronize the internal time code to external time code

Input an external time code (LTC) signal to the TIME CODE IN connector, then set the TC MODE menu item (see page 59) to EXT REGEN. The internal time code generator locks onto the external time code and starts advancing. Once the internal time code generator has been synchronized in this way, you can disconnect the external time code input and this unit will maintain the synchronized time code.

Note

When the selected input mode is “i.LINK” (the i.LINK indicator is lit in the INPUT display), setting the TC MODE menu item (see page 59) to EXT REGEN causes the internal time code generator to automatically

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synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the i.LINK interface.

Once an external time code signal has been input, the internal time code advancement mode and frame count mode are automatically set as follows:

Advancement mode: FREE RUN Frame count mode: Same as external time code (drop

frame or non-drop frame)

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Setup menu

Time counter display

To confirm external synchronization

Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode, then press the REC button. Look at the time counter display and check that the time code value displayed there matches the external time code value.

Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function

The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal time code generator to rewrite time code or user bits when the time code recorded on a tape is discontinuous. You can start recording time code from an initial value which can be set freely (see page 43).

Notes

• Use a tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format. (You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape recorded in DV format.)

• The time code recording starts from the current tape position. Cue the tape up beforehand to the required start position.

• If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is recorded, the ClipLink log data will be lost.

Monitor screen

2 Press the J or j button to select “AUTO

FUNCTION.”

SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Auto func

Time counter display

3 Press the k button.

This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

i.LINK DUBBING

TC INSERT

i.LINK DUB

Time counter display

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A B

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1 2,4 7,83,5

1 Open the door on the lower part of the front panel, then

press the MENU button.

Monitor screen

4 Press the j button to select “TC INSERT.”

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AUTO FUNCTION MENU i.LINK DUBBING

TC INSERT

Monitor screen

TC insert

Time counter display

TC INSERT

EXECUTING.

TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Executing

Time counter display

5 Press the k button.

The following message appears.

TC INSERT

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INSERT THE TAPE IN

THIS VTR.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

6 Insert the cassette.

A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears.

TC INSERT

START TC INSERT?

Set tape!

Time counter display

TC insert?

Time counter display

When the recording ends, the message “TC INSERT COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES BUTTON.” appears on the monitor screen and “Completed” appears in the time counter display.

8 Press the SET (YES) button to exit the menu.

START:YES KEY ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

To cancel the TC insert operation

Press the MENU button.

7 Press the SET (YES) button.

Time code recording starts from the current tape position.

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High-Speed and LowSpeed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points

Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points.

When F. FWD/REW under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item (see page 56) is set to PB (factory default setting), you can use the F FWD and REW buttons on this unit or external equipment for high-speed search.

Note

When controlling this unit from external equipment, be sure to turn on or off the buttons in the remote control setting section on the front panel of the unit as shown in the following table.

External equipment Buttons in the remote control

Editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector

SIRCS-compatible remote control unit connected to the CONTROL S connector

Equipment connected to the

DV IN/OUT

connector

setting section

Turn on both the REMOTE and 9PIN buttons.

Turn off the REMOTE button.

Turn on both the REMOTE and i.LINK buttons.

Search Operations via External Equipment

You can control the unit in the following operation modes from an editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.) connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel or from a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM10 connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel. Shuttle: Use this mode to view color video playback at

speeds ranging from 0 to 60 times normal speed in both directions.

Note

When controlling the unit from the DSRM-10 for shuttle-mode search, the maximum search speed is 16 times normal speed in both directions.

Jog: Use this mode for low-speed search and frame-by-

frame search.

Digital slow: Use this mode for noise-free color video

playback at speeds ranging from 0 to speed in both directions.

Still: Use this mode to view a still picture of any field. Jog audio: Use this mode to monitor the audio at speeds

ranging from 1 to

/30 times normal speed in both

directions.

/2 times normal

For description on how to carry out search operations via external equipment, see the operating instructions for the equipment.

Search Operations on This Unit

When you perform searching on this unit, be sure to turn off the REMOTE button on the front panel.

Playing back in jog mode

In jog mode, you can control the speed of playback by the speed of turning the search dial. The playback speed range is ±1 times normal speed by factory default. The speed variation range and pattern can be changed with the JOG RESPONSE menu item (see page 57). To carry out playback in jog mode, use the following procedure.

JOG indicator

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1 1,2,3

1 Press the SEARCH button or search dial so that the

JOG indicator in the display section is lit.

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Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode.

2 Turn the search dial in the desired direction at the

speed corresponding to the desired playback speed.

Playback in jog mode starts.

3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the search

dial.

Playing back in shuttle mode

In shuttle mode, you can control the speed of playback by the angular position of the search dial. The range of playback speed is ±32 times normal speed by factory default. This can be changed with the SHUTTLE menu item (see page 56). The search dial has detents at the positions of still image and ±10 times normal speed. To carry out playback in shuttle mode, use the following procedure.

normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing the PLAY and SEARCH buttons alternately. For intermittent shuttle mode playback, press the STOP and SEARCH buttons alternately.

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SHUTTLE indicator

3 1 1,2,3

1 Press the SEARCH button or search dial so that the

SHUTTLE indicator in the display section is lit.

Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode.

2 Turn the search dial to the desired angle corresponding

to the desired playback speed.

Playback in shuttle mode starts.

3 To stop playback in shuttle mode, return the search

dial to the center position, or press the STOP button.

To return to normal-speed playback

Press the PLAY button.

To alternate between normal-speed playback and shuttle mode playback

Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the desired shuttle playback speed, then switch between

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Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format

In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to dub automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the i.LINK interface. When you dub data recorded by a DVCAM camcorder that supports the ClipLink function, you can also include the data stored in the cassette memory.

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Setup menu

Time counter display

Notes

• Use a tape recorded in the DVCAM format. A tape recorded in DV format cannot be used as a source tape for dubbing through the i.LINK interface.

• Regardless of the audio recording mode setting of this unit, dubbing is performed with the original audio recording mode unchanged (two-channel/48 kHz mode or four-channel/32 kHz mode).

• Approximately the last 2 minutes of the tape may not be copied because of differences in tape lengths. (If an index picture is recorded in this portion, it may also not be copied.)

• A continuous recorded section of approximately 5 seconds is required before the recording start point. It is recommended to record beforehand color bars or a similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this unit.

Connections for dubbing via i.LINK interface

To carry out dubbing through the LINK interface, connect the i.DV IN/OUT connectors on this unit and the player. Use the following procedure.

2 Press the J or j button to select “AUTO

FUNCTION.”

SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Auto func

Time counter display

3 Press the k button.

This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

i.LINK DUBBING

TC INSERT

i.LINK DUB

Time counter display

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A B

MARK

1,9 2,4 73,4,5

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

Monitor screen

4 Press the k button to display the menu level 2 for the

item “i.LINK DUBBING,” and select the data to be dubbed with the j button.

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AUTO FUNCTION MENU i.LINK DUBBING A/V A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM

Monitor screen

5 Press the k button.

The following message appears.

i.LINK DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

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INSERT RECORD TAPE IN

THIS VTR AND SOURCE

TAPE IN THE PLAYER VTR.

Example: Selecting “A/V/TC/CM”

>A/V/TC/CM

Time counter display

Set tape!

Time counter display

i.LINK DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

EXECUTING.

TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Executing

Time counter display

To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress

Press the STOP button.

When the dubbing is completed, message “COMPLETED” appears on the monitor screen and “Completed” in the time counter display. The source tape and recording tape are both automatically rewound to the beginning, and the cassettes ejected. When the cassette is ejected, this unit returns to the state in step 5.

8 To continue by dubbing another tape, repeat steps 6

and 7.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

6 Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording

tape in this unit.

A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears.

i.LINK DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

START QSDI DUBBING?

START:YES KEY ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Start dub?

Time counter display

To cancel the dubbing operation

Press the MENU button.

7 Press the SET (YES) button.

9 When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU

button to exit the menu.

If the following message appears in step 6 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation

i.LINK DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

CM MEMORY STORAGE

CAPACITY OF THE RECORD

TAPE IS TOO SMALL.

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you insert the cassettes in step 6, the cassette memory capacity of the cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are checked automatically. If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is larger than that of the recording tape, the above message appears. In this case, replace the recording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity.

CM capacity!

Time counter display

The tape is automatically wound back to the beginning, and dubbing starts.

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If the following message appears in step 7 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation

i.LINK DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

SDTI DUBBING IS ABORTED.

EXECUTE CM COPY?

COPY :YES KEY NOT COPY:NO KEY

Monitor screen

Copy CM?

Time counter display

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 7, or if dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than the recording tape, the above message appears to confirm whether or not to copy the contents of the cassette memory. To copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the SET (YES) button. If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the RESET (NO) button. If you press the RESET (NO) button, however, the contents of the cassette memory may not agree with the material recorded on the tape.

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Menu Settings

Menu Organization

As shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it.

For details of the AUTO FUNCTION menu, see “Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format” on page 49 and “Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on page 45.

For details of the digital hours meter display, see “Regular Checks” on page 86.

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The items of the setup menu are divided into several functional groups on level 1, and except for the MENU GRADE item the settings themselves are made on level 2 or level 3. Also, the menu items are divided into two categories according to how frequently they are accessed: the “basic” items, to which frequent access is normally required, and the “enhanced” items, which are less frequently used. In the following figure, the items shown in boldface are basic items, and the other items are enhanced items. The menu settings are saved in non-volatile memory, which means they are not erased when you power off the unit after executing the setting operation.

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Menu organization

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Menu selection level

SETUP MENU

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

DISPLAY CONTROL

TIME CODE

TAPE PROTECTION

REPEAT FUNCTION

AUTO EE SELECT

LOCAL ENABLE

REC INHIBIT A1 EDIT CH A2 EDIT CH SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED

JOG RESPONSE PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW A MODE CHANGE

CHARA. DISPLAY CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE CHARA. VSIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

TC MODE RUN MODE DF MODE TC SELECT VITC

TCG REGEN UB BINARY GP. VITC POS SEL-1 VITC POS SEL-2 VITC OUTPUT EE OUT PHASE MUTE IN SRCH

FROM STOP FROM STILL

REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET

CASSETTE OUT F.FWD/REW STOP STANDBY OFF

SHUTTLE F.FWD/REW

STOP TIMER STILL TIMER NEXT MODE

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Menu selection level

VIDEO CONTROL

EE DELAY INT VIDEO SG STD/NON-STD OUT REF SEL SETUP REMOVE SETUP ADD CC(F1) BLANK CC(F2) BLANK

a) a)

WIDE MODE ESR MODE PROCESS CONTROL

CONTROL DEV C PHASE MODE ADJ RANGE VIDEO GAIN CHROMA GAIN

AUDIO CONTROL

INPUT BLANK

REC MODE

CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL BLACK LEVEL

LINE 335

INPUT ARRANGE REC LEVEL LEVEL SELECT INT AUDIO SG OUTPUT CH3/4 OUTPUT PHASE JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE

REF LEVEL CH1 IN LEVEL CH2 IN LEVEL CH3 IN LEVEL CH4 IN LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL

AUDIO EDIT DV PB ATT

DIGITAL PROCESS

SETUP BANK OPERATION

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SYSTEM EE MODE

RECALL BANK1 RECALL BANK2 RECALL BANK3 RECALL BANK4 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2 SAVE BANK 3 SAVE BANK 4

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

MENU GRADE

i.LINK DUBBING

TC INSERT

T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING

A/V A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM

a) Menu item for DSR-1800A only b) Menu item for DSR-1800AP only

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Setup Menu

The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below.

Indications of menu items and settings

In the table below entitled “Menu contents,” the indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets ([ ]).

Menu contents

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings

REPEAT FUNCTION [>REP

FUNC]: Make settings for

repeat playback mode.

REPEAT MODE

[>>REPEAT MD]:

Determine whether or not to put the unit into repeat playback mode.

REPEAT TOP [>>REP

TOP]: Determine

whether the repeat start point is the beginning of tape or point A.

REPEAT END [>>REP

END]: Determine

whether the repeat end point is the end of the video recorded portion, the end of tape or point B.

A PRESET [>>A preset]:

Specify a time code value to be used as the setting of point A.

B PRESET [>>B preset]:

Specify a time code value to be used as the setting of point B.

Examples:

Indication on monitor screen

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]

CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass. out]

*EE

Indication in time counter display

[>>> EE]

• Settings preceded by an asterisk (such as *EE) are factory default settings.

• In the time counter display, one to three “>” symbols may precede item or setting indications depending on the current menu level. Larger numbers of “>” symbols indicate lower menu levels.

Description of settings

*OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not put the unit into repeat playback

mode.

ON [>>> ON]: Put the unit into repeat playback mode. ON (FREEZE) [>>> FREEZE]: Put the unit into freeze

playback mode. In this case, while the unit is cueing up to the repeat start point, the freeze picture of the repeat end point is displayed.

*TAPE TOP [>>>Tape top]: The repeat start point is the

beginning of tape.

A POINT [>>>A point]: The repeat start point is point A as set

by the user.

*VIDEO END [>>>VD end]: The repeat end point is the end

of the video recorded portion.

TAPE END [>>>Tape end]: The repeat end point is the end of

tape.

B POINT [>>>B point]: The repeat end point is point B as set

by the user.

For details, see “Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback” on page 35.

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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings

AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]:

Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signals from other equipment are input. When this unit is used as the recorder for cut editing, it is possible to output the input audio and video signals to the monitor. This enables editing operation to be carried out using a single monitor.

LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select which of the tape

transport control buttons (EJECT, REW, PLAY, F FWD, STOP, and REC) operate when the REMOTE button is lit.

REC INHIBIT [>REC INH]: Determine whether to prohibit

recording on tape.

A1 EDIT CH [> A1 Edit CH]: Determine which audio channel

the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing control unit (such as the PVE-500) for A1 is assigned to.

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A2 EDIT CH [> A2 Edit CH]: Determine which audio channel

the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing control unit (such as the PVE-500) for A2 is assigned to.

SEARCH ENABLE [>Search ENA]: Select how the unit enters

the search mode.

MAX SRCH SPEED [>Max

SRCH]: Specify the

maximum tape speed in search mode (shuttle) and F.FWD (fast forward)/REW (rewind) mode.

CASSETTE OUT [>>

Cass. out]: Operations

when the cassette has been ejected

F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/

REW]: Operations

when in fast forward or rewind mode

STOP [>> STOP]:

Operations when in stop mode

STANDBY OFF [>> STBY

OFF]: Operations

when in standby off mode

SHUTTLE [>>SHUTTLE]:

Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode (shuttle).

F.FWD/REW [>>F.FWD/

REW]: Specify the

maximum tape speed in F.FWD/REW mode.

Description of settings

*EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from

other equipment.

PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals.

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from

other equipment.

*PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

playback video signal. Audio signals are muted.

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from

other equipment.

*PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

still picture.

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from

other equipment.

*PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

still picture.

ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: All of the tape transport control

buttons are disabled.

*STOP & EJECT [>> STOP & EJ]: Only the STOP and

EJECT buttons are enabled.

ALL ENABLE [>> All ENA]: All of the tape transport control

buttons are enabled, and settings such as preroll time change or time data display selection are effective.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not prohibit recording on tape. ON [>> ON]: Prohibit recording on tape. (The REC INHIBIT

indicator on the front panel lights.)

*CH-1 [>> CH-1]: Assign to channel 1. CH-2 [>> CH-2]: Assign to channel 2. CH-3 [>> CH-3]: Assign to channel 3. CH-1 & CH-2 [>> CH-1&2]: Assign to channel 1 and channel

*CH-2 [>> CH-2]: Assign to channel 2. CH-3 [>> CH-3]: Assign to channel 3. CH-4 [>> CH-4]: Assign to channel 4. CH-3 & CH-4 [>> CH-3&4]: Assign to channel 3 and channel

*DIAL DIRECT [>> DIAL]: Press the SEARCH button or,

except during recording or editing, turn the search dial.

VIA SEARCH KEY [>> via KEY]: Press the SEARCH button.

X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed *X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed X16 [>>> X16]: Maximum 16 times normal speed

MAX [>>> MAX]: No maximum tape speed is specified. *X85 [>>> X85]: Maximum 85 times normal speed X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed

Note

When this item is set to MAX, the playback video signal is muted.

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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings

JOG RESPONSE [>JOG dial]: Select the tape speed

characteristics for the search dial rotation rate in jog mode.

Description of settings

*TYPE1 (-1 to +1) [>> type 1]: Tape speed varies linearly

over the range −1 to +1.

TYPE2 (-3 to +3) [>> type 2]: Tape speed varies stepwise as

shown in the figure below over the range −3 to +3. (Characterized by a zone around −1 and +1 where the tape speed is independent of the rotation rate)

TYPE3 (-3 to +3) [>> type 3]: Tape speed varies linearly over

the range −3 to +3, as shown in the figure below.

TYPE2

RVS

Speed

FWD

-1

-3

Rotation rate

FWD

TYPE3

RVS

Speed

FWD

Rotation rate

FWD

-3

PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time. 0 SEC [>> 0 sec] to 15 SEC [>> 15 sec]: The preroll time

can be set in one-second increments to between 0 and 15

seconds. A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing. When an editing control unit such as the PVE-500 has been connected, this setting is disabled and the setting on the editing control unit is in effect. Operations such as the preroll time setting and the time data switching operation are also performed on the editing control unit.

Factory default setting: 5 SEC [>> 5 sec]

AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode

following cue-up.

PLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from

stop mode to playback mode. In an editing system including an editing control unit such as the PVE-500, you can adjust this setting so that the delay before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks of the editing system. It is then no longer necessary to synchronize the decks for editing, and the preroll time can be shortened.

AUTO REW [>Auto REW]: Select whether to rewind the tape

automatically when recording or playback reaches the end

of a tape.

A MODE CHANGE [>Aud change]: Determine whether or not

to permit an insert editing that uses a different audio

*STOP [>> STOP]: Stop mode STILL [>> STILL]: Output still pictures in search mode.

16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY

[>> 4 delay]: The larger the numerical value, the longer the delay. By adjusting this setting, it is possible to reduce the phase synchronization time and preroll time during editing.

Factory default setting: 5 FRAME DELAY [>> 5 delay] (for

DSR-1800A) or 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 delay] (for DSR1800AP)

DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not rewind the tape

automatically.

*ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Rewind the tape automatically.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not permit.

ON [>> ON]: Permit. recording mode (2- or 4-channel mode) from that which was used for the tape loaded in the recorder.

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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit

CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not

to output text (such as time code values) from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.

CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text

superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

CHARA. TYPE [> Chara type]: Set the type of characters in

text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

CHARA. VSIZE [>Chara size]: Determine the vertical size of

characters such as time code output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the monitor.

DISPLAY INFO [> DISP info]: Select information

superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

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SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status

information superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

Description of settings

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting,

pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output.)

*ON [>> ON]: Output text.

JjK k buttons on the menu control panel to adjust the

Use

text position while watching the monitor screen.

To return to the level 1 of the setup menu, press the MENU

button.

Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen.

*WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black

background

BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white

background

WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black

outline

BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white

outline

Make the selection while watching the monitor screen.

*×1 [>> ×1]: Standard size

×2 [>> ×2]: 2 times standard size

*TIME DATA & STATUS [>> Time&STA]: Time data and

operating mode indications

TIME DATA & UB [>> Time&UB]: Time data selected using

the COUNTER SEL button, and user bit data (When user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SEL button, user bit data and time code are shown.)

TIME DATA & CNT [>> Time&CNT]: Time data selected

using the COUNTER SEL button, and CNT value (When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SEL button, CNT value and time code are shown.)

TIME DATA & TIME[>> Time&Time]: Time data and VITC

TIME DATA ONLY [>> Time]: Time data only

REC DATE & TIME [>> REC Date]: The time data selected

with the COUNTER SEL button is shown in the time counter display, and the date and time of recording are shown on the monitor screen.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Nothing of supplementary status information

EDIT PRESET [>> Edit pre]: Indications of the editing mode

settings made from the connected editing control unit

TC MODE [>> TC mode]: Indications of the operating mode

of internal time code generator

REMAIN [>> Remain]: Remaining capacity of the tape

AUDIO MIXING [>> Aud Mix]: Indications of input audio

mixing

ALL [>> ALL]: All of the above-mentioned items of

supplementary status information

MENU DISPLAY [> Menu DISP]: Set the type of characters in

menu text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

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For details of supplementary status information displayed on

the monitor when a setting other than OFF is selected, see

“Displaying Supplementary Status Information” on page 73.

Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen.

*WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black

background

BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white

background

WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black

outline

BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white

outline

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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit

PEAK HOLD [>Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for the

audio level meters.

OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not

to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level meters once the indications light.

BRIGHTNESS [> Brightness]: Set the brightness of front

panel indicators.

ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are

issued or not.

Description of settings

OFF [>> OFF] to 1.5 SEC [1.5 sec]: Set the peak hold time in

the range of OFF (no peak hold) to 1.5 seconds in 0.1 second steps.

Factory default setting: OFF [>> OFF]

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not hold the OVER indication display.

ON (HOLD) [>> ON]: Hold the OVER indication display.

Note

With ON selected, once the display is held it will remain held

unless you change the setting to OFF.

Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum.

100% [>> 100%]

*75% [>> 75%]

50% [>> 50%]

OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.

*ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.

TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generator

TC MODE [> TC mode]: Determine the time code to use:

internal time code using a preset initial value, regenerated internal time code (locked to time code read from tape), or external time code.

RUN MODE [> RUN mode]: Select the advancement (RUN)

mode of the time code generator.

(For DSR-1800A only) DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time code

generator and time counter operate in drop frame mode or non-drop frame mode. Normally select drop frame mode, to keep in synchronization with real time. The non-drop frame mode is useful for example when using computer graphics, and working on a frame count basis.

TC SELECT [>TC select]: Determine which to display in the

time counter display, TC or VITC.

Description of settings

*INT PRESET [>> PRESET]: Use internal time code with a

preset initial value.

INT REGEN [>> REGEN]: Use internal time code locked to

time code read from tape.

EXT REGEN [>> EXT]: Use external time code selected as

follows.

• When TC is selected External time code input to the TIME CODE IN connector

• When VITC is selected The VITC time code present in the input video signal

Note

When the selected input mode is i.LINK (the i.LINK indicator is lit in the Input selection/audio mode display section), setting this item to EXT REGEN causes the internal time code generator to automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the i.LINK interface.

*FREE RUN [>> FREE RUN]: Time code generator keeps

running.

REC RUN [>> REC RUN]: Time code generator only runs

while recording.

Note

Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editing control unit. With the REC RUN setting, editing will not be carried out correctly.

*ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode OFF (NDF) [>> OFF (NDF)]: Non-drop frame mode

VITC [>> VITC]: Display VITC.

*TC [>> TC]: Display TC.

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TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generator

VITC [> VITC]: Determine whether to record the internally

generated time code as VITC.

TCG REGEN [>TCG regen]: Select the signal to be

regenerated when the time code generator is in the regeneration mode (i.e., when the TC MODE menu item is set to INT REGEN or EXT REGEN).

UB BINARY GP. [> Binary Gp.]: Select the user bit binary

group flag of the time code generator.

Note

When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN, the user-bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the time code input to this unit.

VITC POS SEL-1 [>VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the

VITC in.

Note

You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-2.

VITC POS SEL-2 [>VITC pos-2]: Select a line to insert the

VITC in.

Note

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You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-1.

VITC OUTPUT [>VITC out]: Select the time code to be output

as VITC.

EE OUT PHASE [>EE out]: Determine the output phase for

the LTC signal output from the TIME CODE OUT connector when recording time code and in STOP REC mode (forced EE mode).

MUTE IN SRCH [>Mute in SR]: Select whether to mute the

output from the TIME CODE OUT connector in search (jog/shuttle) mode.

Description of settings

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not record the internally generated time

code as VITC. (VITC present in the input video signal is recorded unchanged.)

*ON [>> ON]: Record the internally generated time code as

VITC.

*TC & UB [>> TC & UB]: Both the time code and user bits are

regenerated.

TC [>> TC]: Only the time code is regenerated. UB [>> UB]: Only the user bits are regenerated.

*000: NOT SPECIFIED [>> 000]: Character set not specified 001: ISO CHARACTER [>> 001]: 8-bit characters conforming

to ISO 646 and ISO 2022

010: UNASSIGNED-1 [>> 010]: Undefined 011: UNASSIGNED-2 [>> 011]: Undefined 100: UNASSIGNED-3 [>> 100]: Undefined 101: PAGE/LINE [>> 101]: Multiplex 110: UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined 111: UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined

(For DSR-1800A) 12 LINE [>> 12 line] to 20 LINE [>> 20 line]: Select any line

from 12 to 20.

Factory default setting: 16 LINE [>> 16 line]

(For DSR-1800AP) Select a line to insert the VITC in. 9 LINE [>> 9 line] to 22 LINE [>> 22 line]: Select any line

from 9 to 22.

Factory default setting: 19 LINE [>> 19 line]

(For DSR-1800A) 12 LINE [>> 12 line] to 20 LINE [>> 20 line]: Select any line

from 12 to 20.

Factory default setting: 18 LINE [>> 18 line]

(For DSR-1800AP) Select a line to insert the VITC in. 9 LINE [>> 9 line] to 22 LINE [>> 22 line]: Select any line

from 9 to 22.

Factory default setting: 21 LINE [>> 21 line]

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output VITC. TC [>> TC]: Output TC after converting it into VITC.

*VITC [>> VITC]: Output VITC.

*MUTE [>>mute]: Mute the output.

THROUGH [>> through]: Output the time code input to the

TIME CODE IN connector as it is. (See example configuration on page 66.)

VIDEO INPUT PHASE [>> V input]: Output the time code

with the same phase as the input video signal phase.

(See example configuration on page 66.)

VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE [>> V output]: Output the time code

with the same phase as the output video signal phase.

(See example configuration on page 67.)

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.

*ON [>> ON]: Mute.

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TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape and video head protection

FROM STOP [> From STOP]:

Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode.

STOP TIMER [>> STP

timer]: Set the time to

switch from stop mode to tape protection mode.

FROM STILL [> From STILL]:

Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode. Also select the type of tape protection

STILL TIMER [>> STL

timer]: Set the time to

switch from still search mode to tape protection mode.

mode.

NEXT MODE [>> Next

mode]: Select the type

of tape protection mode to follow still search mode when the time set with the STILL TIMER menu item elapses.

Description of settings

5 MIN [>>> 5 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from

12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0.1 second.

Factory default setting: 1MIN [>>> 1min]

Note

If the value is set to 1 minute or more, the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute, which makes start up slower.

5 MIN [>>> 5 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from

12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0.1 second.

Factory default setting: 1MIN [>>> 1min]

Note

If the value is set to 1 minute or more, the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute, which makes start up slower.

*STEP FWD [>>> Step]: The tape is advanced at

/30 times

normal speed for about 2 seconds.

STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode

Note

The Step setting is enabled only when “STILL TIMER” is set to less than 1 minute.

VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings

EE DELAY [>EE delay]: An E-E video signal is output delayed

with respect to the video input signal by the time for video circuit processing. With this item, select whether or not to delay the sync signal attached to the output video signal by

*SYNC DELAY [>> sync]: Delay the sync signal by the

corresponding amount of time before attaching it.

VIDEO DELAY [>> video]: Attach a sync signal with the same

timing as the input signal.

an amount corresponding to the video signal delay.

INT VIDEO SG [>Video SG]: Select the test signal to be

output from the internal test signal generator. When SG is

*75% COLOR BARS [>>75% bars]: 75% color bar signal BLACK BURST [>>BB]: Black burst signal

selected using the VIDEO IN button, the internal test signal generator outputs the selected test signal. This signal can be recorded.

STD/NON-STD [>STD/N-STD]: Select the STD or NON-STD

mode in accordance with the composite video or S-video input.

*FORCED STD [>> STD]: The STD mode is always used

(forced STD mode).

FORCED NON-STD [>> NON-STD]: Use this setting when

the input video signal is unstable (forced NON-STD mode).

OUT REF SEL [>Out Ref.]: Select the reference video signal

to use.

*REF VIDEO [>> REF]: Use the signal input to a REF. VIDEO

IN connector as the reference video signal. The input video signal to be edited is required to be in synchronization with the reference video signal.

INPUT VIDEO [>> INPUT]: Use the input video signal

selected with the VIDEO IN button in the INPUT SELECT section.

(For DSR-1800A only) SETUP REMOVE [> Setup rmv]: Determine whether or not to

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not remove black setup. ON (REMOVE) [>> ON]: Remove black setup.

remove black setup (7.5 IRE) from input analog video signals when converting them into digital signals.

(For DSR-1800A only) SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Determine whether or not to add

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add black setup. ON (ADD) [>> ON]: Add black setup.

black setup to analog video output signals.

(For DSR-1800A only) CC(F1) BLANK [>CC1 blank]: Select whether to mute the

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute. ON [>> ON]: Mute.

closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field of the output video signal.

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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings

(For DSR-1800A only) CC(F2) BLANK [>CC2 blank]: Select whether to mute the

closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field of the output video signal.

WIDE MODE [>Wide mode]: Determine whether to retain

wide-screen aspect ratio information accompanying video being recorded or played back.

ESR MODE [>ESR mode]: Select whether to enable the edge

subcarrier reducer (ESR).

PROCESS CONTROL [>Proc ctrl]

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(For DSR-1800AP only)

INPUT BLANK [>Input blnk]

CONTROL DEV [>>Ctrl

dev]: Select the

method of controlling the internal digital video processor.

C PHASE MODE [>>C

Phas MD]: Select the

phase rotation mode for chroma phase

control. The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video, S video, SDI and component video signals.

ADJ RANGE [>>Adj

range]: Select the

variable range of the

VIDEO and CHROMA

gains.

VIDEO GAIN [>>V gain]:

Adjust the video output

level.

CHROMA GAIN [>>C

gain]: Adjust the

chroma output level.

CHROMA PHASE [>>C

phase]: Adjust the

chroma phase.

(For DSR-1800A only)

SETUP LEVEL [>>Setup

lev]: Adjust the black

setup level.

(For DSR-1800AP only)

BLACK LEVEL [>>Black

lev]: Adjust the black

level.

LINE 335 [>>Line 335]:

Switch blanking on or

off for the 335th line of

the input video signal.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute. ON [>> ON]: Mute.

*AUTO [>> Auto]: When video being recorded or played back

is accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information, retain the information.

OFF [>> OFF]: Ignore wide-screen aspect ratio information. ON [>> ON]: Whenever recording or playing back video, retain

wide-screen aspect ratio information.

*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not enable. ON [>> ON]: Enable.

When playing back a composite signal, set this to ON.

*REMOTE [>>>REMOTE]: Use an optional remote control

unit to control the internal digital video processor.

MENU [>>> MENU]: Use the setup menu to change the

settings for the internal digital video processor.

*U/V (COMPOSITE) [>>> Cmpst]: Select this setting when

observing the composite video output level using a composite vectorscope.

PB/PR (COMPONENT) [>>> Cmpnt]: Select this setting

when observing the component video output level using a component vectorscope.

*−3 to +3 (dB) [>>> −3/+3]: −3 dB to +3 dB WIDE [>>> wide]: −∞ to +3 dB

00H to 3FFH Factory default setting: 200H

00H to FFH Factory default setting: 80H

00H to 3FFH Factory default setting: 200H

00H to 3FFH

Factory default setting: 200H

BLANK [>>> blank]: Blank. THROUGH [>>> through]: Do not blank.

AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control

REC MODE [>REC mode]: Select the audio recording mode. *2CHANNEL (48kHz) [>> 2 ch]: 2-channel, 48-kHz mode

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4CHANNEL (32kHz) [>> 4 ch]: 4-channel, 32-kHz mode

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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control

INPUT ARRANGE [>Input arng]: Make settings for input

audio mixing.

Description of settings

Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as follows.

(1) Use the KkJj buttons

to move the cursor and the SET

(YES) button to toggle the setting on and off.

(2) To save the settings, press the MENU button to return to

the previous screen, then press the SET (YES) button.

Example settings:

AUDIO INPUT SOURCE

ARRANGE

in1 in2 in3 in4

ch1:*on ch2: on on ch3: on ch4 on

ON/OFF : SET KEY TO MENU : MENU KEY

1 Input audio channel 1 (“in1”) is recorded on audio channel 1

(“ch1”) on tape.

2 Input audio channels 2 and 4 (“in2” and “in4”) are recorded

mixed on audio channel 2 (“ch2”) on tape.

3 Input audio channel 4 (“in4”) is recorded on audio channel 3

(“ch3”) on tape.

4 Input audio channel 3 (“in3”) is recorded on audio channel 4

(“ch4”) on tape.

REC LEVEL [>Rec level]: Determine whether to enable or

disable the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs on the front panel.

*VARIABLE [>> Variable]: Enable. PRESET [>> Preset]: Disable.

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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control

LEVEL SELECT [>Level Sel] REF LEVEL [>>REF

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INT AUDIO SG [>Audio SG]: Select the operation of the

internal audio test signal generator.

OUTPUT CH3/4 [>OUT ch3/4]: Select the signals to be output

from the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4 connectors.

OUTPUT PHASE [>Out phase]: Select the audio playback

signal output timing.

JOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the

audio playback speed during slow playback.

Level]: Select the

audio reference level

(headroom) for

recording on tape.

CH1 IN LEVEL [>>CH1

input]: Select the

audio level setting

according to the audio

level of the signal input

to the AUDIO IN CH-1

connector.

CH2 IN LEVEL [>>CH2

input]: Select the

audio level setting

according to the audio

level of the signal input

to the AUDIO IN CH-2

connector.

CH3 IN LEVEL [>>CH3

input]: Select the

audio level setting

according to the audio

level of the signal input

to the AUDIO IN CH-3

connector.

CH4 IN LEVEL [>>CH4

input]: Select the

audio level setting

according to the audio

level of the signal input

to the AUDIO IN CH-4

connector.

OUTPUT LEVEL [>>Out

Level]: Select the

analog audio output

reference level.

Description of settings

*−20 dB [>>> −20dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1800A)

*−18 dB [>>> −18dB] (factory default setting for DSR-

1800AP)

−16 dB [>>> −16dB]

−12 dB [>>> −12dB]

*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm] 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]

−3 dBm [>>> −3dBm] (for DSR-1800AP only)

−6 dBm [>>> −6dBm]

*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm] 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]

−3 dBm [>>> −3dBm] (for DSR-1800AP only)

−6 dBm [>>> −6dBm]

*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm] 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]

−3 dBm [>>> −3dBm] (for DSR-1800AP only)

−6 dBm [>>> −6dBm]

*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm] 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]

−3 dBm [>>> −3dBm] (for DSR-1800AP only)

−6 dBm [>>> −6dBm]

*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm] 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]

−3 dBm [>>> −3dBm] (for DSR-1800AP only)

−6 dBm [>>> −6dBm]

SILENCE [>> silence]: Silent signal

*1kHz SINE [>> 1kHz]: 1-kHz, −20 dB FS sine wave signal When you select SG as the audio input in the INPUT SELECT section on the front panel, the audio test signal generated by the internal audio test signal generator is input.

*LINE OUT [>> line out]: Output the audio channel-3 and

audio channel-4 signals from the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4 connectors as they are.

MONITOR OUT [>> monitor]: Output the monitor audio L-

channel (CH-1) and monitor audio R-channel (CH-2) signals from the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH4 connectors, respectively.

AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE: 0 to FF (Select in this range.) The reference position corresponds to a setting of 80H. When a value smaller than 80H is selected, the output timing is advanced, and when a value larger than 80H is selected, the output timing is delayed. (80H = 128 samples = approx. 2.7 ms, 1 sample = approx. 20 µs)

Factory default setting: 80H

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not adjust the audio playback speed.

*ON [>> ON]: Adjust the audio playback speed.

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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control

SHUTTLE MUTE [>Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting

conditions during shuttle playback.

AUDIO EDIT [>Audio edit]: Specify the type of editing for

audio signals.

Description of settings

*OFF [>> OFF]: Not muted. CUEUP or PREROLL [>> CUEUP]: Muted during cue-up or

preroll operations.

FULL [>> FULL]: Muted in shuttle mode.

CUT EDIT [>> Cut edit]: Cut editing (Discontinuity in audio

signal may result at the editing point, causing noise during playback.)

*CROSS FADE [>> Cross]: Cross-fade

IN/OUT

FADE IN/OUT [>> Fade]: Fade in and fade out

IN OUT

DV PB ATT [>DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape

recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not attenuate. *ON [>> ON]: Attenuate.

attenuate the audio output level.

DIGITAL PROCESS [Digi. proc]: Settings related to digital

Description of settings

process

SYSTEM EE MODE [>System EE]: Select the bypass E-E

mode or system E-E mode.

SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related

*OFF [>> OFF]: Bypass E-E (ordinary setting) ON [>> ON]: System E-E

Description of settings

to menu bank operations

RECALL BANK1 [>Recall 1]: Recall menu settings from

menu bank 1.

RECALL BANK2 [>Recall 2]: Recall menu settings from

menu bank 2.

(1) Select the bank you want to recall, then press the k

button. Message “RECALL OK?” appears.

(2) To recall, press the SET (YES) button.

To quit recalling, press the RESET (NO) button.

RECALL BANK3 [>Recall 3]: Recall menu settings from

menu bank 3.

RECALL BANK4 [>Recall 4]: Recall menu settings from

menu bank 4.

SAVE BANK 1 [>Save 1]: Save current menu settings to menu

bank 1.

SAVE BANK 2 [>Save 2]: Save current menu settings to menu

bank 2.

(1) Select the bank you want to save, then press the k

button. Message “SAVE OK?” appears.

(2) To save, press the SET (YES) button.

To quit saving, press the RESET (NO) button.

SAVE BANK 3 [>Save 3]: Save current menu settings to menu

bank 3.

SAVE BANK 4 [>Save 4]: Save current menu settings to menu

bank 4.

Menu banks

This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks” numbered 1 to 4. Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required.

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MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to be displayed

Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time counter display when using the menu.

Description of settings

*BASIC [> Basic]: Display basic items only. ENHANCED [> Enhanced]: Display both basic and enhanced

items.

EE OUT PHASE settings for time code output

Use the following as reference information when setting the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 60)

• THROUGH mode

In this mode, the LTC signal is output with the phase synchronized with the input time code signal. This mode is appropriate when recording signals from multiple devices on a number of VCRs. When the camcorder is in genlock mode, the time code precision is ±0 frames. When the camcorder is not in genlock mode, it is ±1 frame.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE IN

Camcorder 1

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Camcorder 2

Camcorder n

TIME CODE OUT

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VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1800A/1800AP (2nd unit)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

• VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode

The time code output signal is synchronized with the input video signal.

This mode is appropriate when the output from a single device is recorded on a number of VCRs. The connections are loop-through connections. In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n.

VIDEO INVIDEO OUT

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

Output device (VCR, camera, etc.)

Composite video or SDI (video and audio) signal

Time code signal

DSR-1800A/1800AP (1st unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1800A/1800AP (2nd unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO LOOP THRU

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1800A/1800AP (nth unit)

Composite video or S-video signal Audio signal Time code signal

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• VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode

The time code output signal is synchronized with the output video signal. This mode is appropriate when outputting signals from a single device to a number of VCRs using separate cables for video, audio, and time code. In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n.

VIDEO INVIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE OUT

Output device (VCR, camera, etc.)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1800A/1800AP (1st unit)

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1800A/1800AP (2nd unit)

• Composite video signal

• S-video signal

• Analog component signal

• SDI (video and audio) signal

Audio signal

Time code signal

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VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE IN

TIME CODE OUT

DSR-1800A/1800AP (nth unit)

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Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu

The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu.

For details of the use of individual items, see “Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format” on page 49 and “Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on page 45.

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i.LINK DUBBING [i.LINK DUB]: Selection of data for i.LINK dubbing

For dubbing through the i.LINK interface, select data that the dubbing applies to.

TC INSERT [TC insert]: Time code rewriting Settings

Rewrite the time code from an initial value which can be set freely.

Settings

A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video. A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code. A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,

and cassette memory contents.

Note

When A/V is selected, the time code recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 59) in the setup menu.

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Changing Menu Settings

Changing the Settings of Basic Items

This section explains how to change menu settings.

Buttons Used to Change Settings

Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to change the menu settings.

Menu control buttons Functions

MENU button • Opens the menu and

launches menu control mode.

• Closes the menu and exits menu control mode.

J and j buttons These buttons move the

highlighted cursor up and down within the current level to select an item or setting. Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously.

K and k buttons • Press the k button to go

down one level.

• Press the K button to go up one level.

Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously.

RESET (NO) button • Returns the setting to the

factory default setting.

• Sends a negative response to prompts on the monitor screen.

SET (YES) button • Saves the new setting in

memory.

• Sends a positive response to prompts on the monitor screen.

The factory default setting is to display only the basic items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as follows.

1 3,5,7

2,4,6

A B

MARK

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor. In the figure below, “SETUP MENU” is selected (shown in reverse video). The time counter display of this unit shows only the currently selected item. When the item name is long, it is abbreviated.

Menu selection level display

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Setup menu

Time counter display

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2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the k button.

This displays all items on menu level 1.

Level-1 menu display

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION

MENU GRADE :BASIC

Monitor screen

Operational

Time counter display

3 Press the J or j button to select the required item.

Example: Display when “DISPLAY CONTROL” is selected

5 Press the J or j button to select the item whose

setting you wish to change.

For menu items on level 3, press the k button to go to the level 3, then press the J or j button to select the item whose setting you wish to change.

Example: Display when “BRIGHTNESS” is selected

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

CHARA.DISPLAY CHARA.POSITION CHARA.TYPE CHARA.VSIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

Monitor screen

:ON

:WHITE :x1 :T&STA :OFF :WHITE :OFF :OFF

:75%

:ON

> Brightness

Time counter display

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SETUP MENU

DISPLAY CONTROL

TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION

MENU GRADE :BASIC

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Monitor screen

4 Press the k button.

This displays the menu level 2 for the menu item selected in step 3.

Example: Level-2 display for “DISPLAY CONTROL”

SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.DISPLAY CHARA.POSITION CHARA.TYPE CHARA.VSIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

Monitor screen

:ON

:WHITE :x1 :T&STA :OFF :WHITE :OFF :OFF :75% :ON

Display

Time counter display

> Chara disp

Time counter display

Current settings

6 Press the k button.

This displays all possible settings for the item selected in step 5.

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

BRIGHTNESS 100% * 75% 50%

Monitor screen

:75%

>> 75%

Time counter display

7 Press the J or j button to change the setting of the

item.

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

BRIGHTNESS 100% * 75%

50%

Monitor screen

:75%

>> 50%

Time counter display

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8 To change other settings, press the K button to return

to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required.

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9 When you have completed the settings, press the SET

(YES) button.

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The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the new settings are saved in memory. When the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications.

Notes

• If you power off the unit before saving operation is completed, settings may be lost. Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit.

• If, instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, you press the MENU button, the new settings are not saved. The message “ABORT!” appears on the monitor screen and “Abort!” in the time counter display for about 0.5 second, and the system exits the menus. To change more than one setting, be sure to press the SET (YES) button after making the settings.

Meanings of indications on the monitor screen

The factory default setting is not to display enhanced items. To display enhanced items, set the MENU GRADE menu item (see page 66) to ENHANCED, following the procedure in the previous section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items.” (In step 3, first select “MENU GRADE,” and next select “ENHANCED,” then press the SET (YES) button to save the setting in memory.) With this done, when you press the MENU button and the k button to display the setup menu, all basic and enhanced items in the menu level 1 appear.

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items

To change the settings of enhanced items, first carry out the procedure in the previous section “Displaying Enhanced Items,” then proceed as follows.

On-screen indication Meaning

Right-pointing arrow (k) at the right of a menu item

See step 1 of the foregoing operating procedure.

Left-pointing arrow (K) at the left of a menu item

See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure.

Character string at the right of a menu item

See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure.

An asterisk in a complete list of settings

See step 6 of the foregoing operating procedure.

Pressing the k button switches to the next lower menu level or to a setting selection screen.

Pressing the K button returns to the previous (higher) menu level.

Current setting of the menu item.

• When shown with a colon (:): the current setting is the same as the factory default setting.

• When shown with a raised dot (•): the current setting is different from the factory default setting.

See step 2 of the operating procedure in “Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items” on page 71.

Factory default setting.

A B

MARK

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor.

2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the k button.

This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu level 1.

Level-1 menu display

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

SETUP MENU

DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL DIGITAL PROCESS SETUP BANK OPERATION

Menu grade

Time counter display

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Monitor screen

ENHAN

Current setting

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3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the

procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” on page 69 using the arrow buttons to select an item and change its setting.

4 When you have completed the settings, press the SET

(YES) button.

4 Press the SET (YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the settings of all items are returned to their factory default settings. These factory default settings are saved in memory.

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings

After making menu setting changes, to return settings to their factory default settings (setting initialization), use the following procedure.

To return a particular setting to its factory default setting

In the display for changing the target setting, press the RESET (NO) button. Carry out the procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” on page 69 up to step 6, then with

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the current setting displayed (in the example, if the setting has been changed it will be “100%” or “50%”), press the RESET (NO) button. The setting returns to its factory default setting of “75%.”

Note

If you power off the unit while settings are being saved, settings may not be correctly returned to their factory default settings. Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit.

To abandon the resetting operation

Instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, press the RESET (NO) button. The display returns to menu level 1, leaving the settings unchanged.

To return all settings to their factory default settings

Use the following procedure.

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel to

display the menu selection.

2 Press the k button to display level 1 of the setup

menu.

3 Press the RESET (NO) button.

A message appears, to confirm whether or not you wish to return all settings to their factory default settings.

Monitor screen

message

Message in the time counter display

“INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO FACTORY PRESET VALUES?”

“Init setup?”

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Displaying Supplementary Status Information

When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 58) to other than OFF, you can view supplementary status information on the monitor screen below the operating mode display area.

TCR

00:04 47.07

PLAY

IN V A1 342TCS

Supplementary status information

The following items of supplementary status information are displayed depending on the setting of the SUB STATUS menu item.

Setting of SUB STATUS menu item

EDIT PRESET Editing mode settings made on the

TC MODE Operating mode of the internal time

REMAIN Remaining capacity of the tape

AUDIO MIXING Setting for input audio mixing

ALL All of the above items

Items of supplementary information displayed

editing control unit

code generator

The following tables show the on-screen indications of supplementary information and their meaning. In each table, the indications given in brackets such as [ASM] are the indications displayed when the SUB STATUS menu item is set to ALL.

For the display format when ALL is selected, see page 74.

When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to EDIT PRESET:

On-screen indication Meaning

ASM [ASM] Assemble editing mode

INS V A1234 TC [V1234T]

INS: Insert editing mode V A1234 TC: Channels or

LOCK

signals selected for insert editing V: Video A1234: Audio 1, 2, 3, 4 TC: Time code

When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE:

On-screen indication

INT PRESET FREE [IP F]

INT PRESET REC [IP R]

INT REGEN-T&U [IRTU]

EXT LTC-T&U [ELTU]

EXT VITC-T&U [EVTU]

EXT DVIN-T&U [EDTU]

EXT DVIN.V-T&U [EDTU]

When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to REMAIN:

On-screen indication

REMAIN 184 min Remaining capacity of the tape in

When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MIXING:

On-screen indication Meaning

1234 [MIX]

Meaning

The internal time code generator is operating in FREE RUN mode.

The internal time code generator is operating in REC RUN mode.

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the playback time code (LTC) read from tape.

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external time code (LTC) input to the unit and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with VITC present in the external video signal input to the unit and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external time code input to the unit via i.LINK (DV IN) interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external VITC input to the unit via i.LINK (DV IN) interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code (regeneration).

Meaning

minutes. When the remaining capacity has not been detected, “REMAIN --min” appears.

Input audio channels selected for mixing 1234: Input audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4

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When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MIXING:

On-screen indication Meaning

Example display:

122334

Input audio channels 3 and 4 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 4 on tape.

Input audio channel 3 is recorded on audio channel 3 on tape.

Input audio channel 2 is recorded on audio channel 2 on tape.

Input audio channels 1 and 2 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 1 on tape.

Display format of supplementary status information when the SUB STATUS menu item is set to ALL

All items of supplementary status information are displayed in the order shown below.

TCR

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VV12 4T MI EXTU

Editing mode settings

00:04 47:07

PLAY

Operating mode of the internal time code generator (The rightmost “V” appears when the VITC menu items (see page 60) is set to ON.)

Setting for input audio mixing

LOCK

Displaying Supplementary Status Information

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Connections and

Settings

Note

Chapter 5

Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System

This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting DV/DVCAM with an i.LINK cable (DV cable). Shown below is an example of connections to use this unit as a recorder in a nonlinear editing system.

Notes

• Refer to the documentation of your nonlinear editing equipment and software for more information about

connection and settings on the nonlinear editing equipment.

• Different editing software applications provide different editing functions. For more information about actual editing procedures and settings, refer to the documentation of your editing software.

DV IN/OUT

DSR-1800A/ 1800AP (recorder)

Composite video input

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)

Video monitor

Audio input

AUDIO MONITOR OUT

Nonlinear editing system

A i.LINK cable (DV cable)

(not supplied)

B 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

C Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

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Settings on the DSR-1800A/1800AP

Button Setting

REMOTE On (lit)

9PIN Off (Unlit)

i.LINK On (lit)

For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 26.

Notes

• 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.

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Connections for a Cut Editing System

The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that includes two DSR-1800A/1800AP units to serve as the player and recorder.

When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing control unit, the two DSR-1800A/1800AP units (recorder and player) will automatically enter the selected editing mode.

DSR-1800A/

DSR-1800A/ 1800AP (player)

1800AP (player)

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)

1321 132

Composite video input

SDI OUT

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

Audio input

REMOTE

When using a VCR other than the DSR-1800A/1800AP, refer to its instruction manual.

A 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

B 9-pin remote control cable

(not supplied)

C Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

DSR-1800A/ 1800AP (recorder)

AUDIO

OUT

REMOTE

REF.

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT 2

(SUPER)

Composite video input

SDI IN

MONITOR

Audio input

PLAYER

Source monitor

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

Settings on the DSR-1800A/1800APs (recorder and player)

Button Recorder Player

REMOTE On (lit) On (lit)

9PIN On (lit) On (lit)

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings for the recorder, see “Settings for Recording” on page 26.

REF. VIDEO IN

Main monitor

RECORDER

a) For the settings on the editing control unit, see

“Settings on an editing control unit” on page

82.

About reference video signals

In order to provide stable video and audio signals for analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base corrector (TBC) to operate correctly. To ensure this, input a reference video signal synchronized with the video signal to the REF. VIDEO IN connector.

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Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1800A/1800AP.

Main video monitor

Video signal generator

The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in this system. The specific connections and settings are described beginning on page 79.

Source video monitor

DSR-1800A/ 1800AP (recorder)

Audio system monitor

DPS-D7 or other delay

unit

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

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DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

Video signal

Audio signal

Reference video signal

Control signal

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

DSR-1600A/1600AP (player 1)

a) An I/O delay of several frames occurs on DME switchers and

other devices equipped with frame memory. It is therefore necessary to connect an audio delay unit between the audio mixer and the recorder VCR to adjust for the delay.

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

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Audio monitor system connections

The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections.

Reference video signal connection

When you perform recording, be sure to input a reference video signal.

For details of these connections, refer to the instruction manual for each connected device.

Speaker (left channel)

Audio amplifier

Cables with RCA phono plugs

MONITOR

OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

Speaker (right channel)

For details of reference video signals, see “About reference video signals” on page 77.

DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

BLACK

BURST

OUT

REF. VIDEO IN

1234

REF. VIDEO IN

DSR-1800A/ 1800AP (recorder)

DSR-1600A/ 1600AP (player 1)

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω

REF. VIDEO IN

termination switch: ON

REF.

VIDEO

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

Use 75 Ω coaxial cables for all of these connections.

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

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Control signal connections

The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing control unit to control all other A/B roll editing system devices.

9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder)

REMOTE

DSR-1600A/1600AP (player 1)

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

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Mixer control mode selection switch: PARALLEL

SWITCHER PLAYER 2MIXER

9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

REMOTE

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

RECORDER

PLAYER 1

REMOTE

9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

EDITOR

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

9-pin/15-pin mixer control cable (not supplied)

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EDITOR (15-pin)

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Video/audio signal connections

The following shows an example of video/audio signal connections in an A/B roll editing system.

In this example, analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio input/output connectors.

DSR-1800A/ 1800AP (recorder)

AUDIO IN

CH-1

LINE OUT 2 LINE OUT 1

Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y, R–Y, B–Y

CH-2

DPS-D7 or other delay unit

DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

PGM OUT

COMPONENT 1

CH-2 OUTCH-1 OUT

DSR-1600A/ 1600AP (player 1)

CH-2 INCH-1 IN

1234MIC/LINE

3 3 3 3

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y, R–Y, B–Y

AUDIO OUT

CH-1 CH-2

COMPONENT 1

VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 2

VIDEO INPUTS

COMPONENT 1

OUTPUT

A 12-pin/3-BNC cross cable

(not supplied; consult your Sony dealer about this cable.)

B 12-pin dubbing cable

(not supplied)

C Cable with XLR

connectors (not supplied)

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

AUDIO OUTPUT

CH-1

CH-2

Settings on the DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder) For details of the video/audio input and audio mode

settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 26.

Switch/menu Setting

AUDIO IN LEVEL/600

Ω

switches

LEVEL SELECT menu item Normally +4 dBm (see page

HIGH-ON

64)

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Connection of a video monitor

Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 58) to ON (factory default setting).

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

Input switches: Set according to the type of input signals.

Video monitor

Composite video input

Audio input

Settings on an editing control unit

When connecting an editing control unit, make the settings as follows, according to the model.

PVE-500

No settings are required.

BVE-600/900/910/2000 (NTSC model) or FXE-100/ 120

Set the VCR constants as follows.

123456789101112131415

80 15 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/900/910/2000 (PAL model) or FXE-100P/ 120P

Set the VCR constants as follows.

123456789101112131415

81 15 00 7D 05 05 02 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF

RM-450/RM-450CE

Set the DIP switches as follows.

• Left switches

76543210

OFF −−OFF −−−−

VIDEO

OUT

2(SUPER)

AUDIO MONITOR OUT

• Right switches (RM-450)

)

76543210

OFF − OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

• Right switches (RM-450CE)

76543210

ON − OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

BVE-800

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DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder)

A Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

B 75 Ω coaxial cable

(not supplied)

Set the DIP switches as follows.

•SW2

12345678

ON OFF ON ON − ON ON −

•SW3 (NTSC model)

12345678

ON ON ON OFF − ON OFF OFF

•SW3 (PAL model)

12345678

OFF OFF OFF ON − ON OFF OFF

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Connections for Analog Recording

The following shows connections for a system in which analog playback signals from another recorder or player are recorded on a DSR-1800A/1800AP. In this system, the

A Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

B 75 Ω coaxial cable

(not supplied)

C Cable with XLR connectors

(not supplied)

REF. VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y,R–Y,B–Y

video signals are analog component signals and the audio signals are recorded from audio channels 1 and 2.

Video monitor

Composite video input

REF.VIDEO IN

Audio input

VIDEO OUT 2(SUPER)

AUDIO MONITOR OUT

AUDIO OUT

CH-1

DSR-1600A/1600AP (player)

CH-2

Settings on the DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder)

Switch/menu/input/audio

mode

AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 Ω switches

LEVEL SELECT menu item Normally +4 dBm (see page

REMOTE button Off (unlit)

Video input Component

Audio input Analog

Audio mode 2 channel/48 kHz

a) For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings

for Recording” on page 26.

Setting

HIGH-ON

64)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y,R–Y,B–Y

AUDIO IN

CH-1

CH-2

DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder)

a) Three 75 Ω coaxial cables are used,

one each for Y, R−Y, and B−Y.

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Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to be edited. If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities or color break-up may occur at edit points.

DSR-1600A/1600AP (player 1)

Switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.)

UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2)

After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the recorder and players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when using composite signals and Y/C signals.

75 Ω coaxial cable (A)

75 Ω coaxial cable (B)

DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder)

a) The sync and subcarrier phases of the

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output signal from the DFS-500/500P switcher are automatically adjusted.

b) Ensure that the 75 Ω coaxial cables (A) and

(B) (not supplied) are of the same length.

Vectorscope

Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.)

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Performing a phase adjustment operation

1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope.

Note

When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear.

The vectorscope switches to SCH mode.

2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope.

This displays the black burst signal from the switcher.

3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.

This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode.

4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the

vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line.

Sync phase

Subcarrier phase

Align the sync and subcarrier phases of the black burst signal to the reference line.

Reference line

8 Output the player 2 signal and repeat steps 6 and 7 to

adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output from player 2.

Note

The color of video on monitors connected to the composite and S-video outputs may temporarily change or be reversed when you rotate the SYNC PHASE control and SC PHASE control.

5 Output the player 1 signal.

6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope.

This displays the sync and subcarrier phases (composite signals only) of the signal from player 1.

7 On player 1, adjust the SYNC PHASE and SC PHASE

controls on the menu control panel, using a Phillips screwdriver, so that the output from player 1 on channel A is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel B.

This indicator moves as you turn the SYNC PHASE control.

Adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output signal from player 1.

This indicator moves as you turn the SC PHASE control.

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Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Condensation

If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system.

If condensation occurs while the unit is operating:

The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED.” appears on the monitor screen, and the alarm message “HUMID!” in the time counter display. At the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically. If this happens, leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm messages disappear.

If the condensation alarm message appears immediately after powering on:

Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm message disappears. You cannot load a cassette into the unit while the alarm message is being displayed. Once the alarm message disappears, the unit is ready for use.

Chapter 6

Regular Checks

Digital hours meter

The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the total operating time, the head drum rotation time, the tape transport operating time, and the number of threading/ unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks.

Digital hours meter display modes

The digital hours meter has the following four display modes.

• T1 (OPERATION) mode

The cumulative total hours during which the unit is powered on is displayed in 10-hour increments.

• T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode

The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.

• T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode

The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation for fast forward, rewind, playback, and search (except in still search mode) is displayed in 10-hour increments.

• CT (THREADING) mode

The cumulative number of tape threading/unthreading operation pairs is displayed in 10-operation pair increments.

For all modes except T1 (OPERATION), there are two types of count: a “trip” count, which is resettable, and the cumulative total from manufacture, which is unresettable.

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Displaying the digital hours meter

Use the following procedure.

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

Digital hours meter indications on the monitor screen

All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the monitor screen.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display.

Menu selection level display

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Setup menu

Time counter display

2 Press the j button to select “HOURS METER.”

SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Hours meter

Time counter display

Resettable trip counts

Unresettable counts

HOURS METER T1 00000 X10 HOURS T2 0000/00000 X10 HOURS T3 0000/00000 X10 HOURS CT 0000/00000 X10 COUNT

T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING

The four-digit value to the left of the slash (/) is the resettable trip count, and the right value is the cumulative total from manufacture.

Digital hours meter indications in the time counter display

One of the four indications appears in the time counter display at a time. Use the J and j buttons on the menu control panel to change the item displayed. Initially, only the trip value appears. Hold down the k button to display also the cumulative total from manufacture, which will appear to the right of the trip value and the slash (/). The following illustrates the digital hours meter indications in the time counter display in all four display modes. The right-hand indication for each display mode is the indication you can view while holding down the k button on the menu control panel.

3 Press the k button.

The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are indicated on the monitor screen and in the time counter display.

T1 (OPERATION) mode:

Oper. 00000

T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode:

Drum 0000

T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode:

Tape 0000

CT (THREADING) mode:

Thread 0000

0000/00000

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To end the digital hours meter display

Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

To reset the trip values

About this operation, consult your Sony dealer.

Head Cleaning

Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL (standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.

To clean the heads

Insert the cleaning cassette. This automatically starts cleaning. You cannot operate any tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning operation. After about 10 seconds, the cleaning cassette will be automatically ejected.

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Troubleshooting

If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.

Tape problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

Recording is not possible.

The unit’s tape transport control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REW, etc.) do not work.

The NOT EDITABLE indicator on the front panel lights up.

The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set to SAVE.

The REMOTE button is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to

STOP & EJECT or ALL DISABLE.

No cassette is loaded.

The audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of

the loaded tape.

The recording format of the currently loaded tape is “DV” or “DVCPRO.”

a) In these states, an alarm message appears on the monitor screen and in the

time counter display.

Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC, or use another cassette.

Press the REMOTE button to turn it off, or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 56) to ALL

ENABLE.

Insert a cassette (see page 24).

• When your current purpose is editing, press the REMOTE button to turn it off and set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape using the REC. MODE menu item (see page 62), then turn on the REMOTE button again.

• When your current purpose is recording, you can use the tape currently loaded in the unit.

Replace the tape with one recorded in the DVCAM format.

Time data problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

Cannot freely set the initial time data value.

The tape is running, but the time data is not shown in the time counter display.

The TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN.

CNT is selected as the time data type to be displayed (the COUNTER time

data type indicator is lit).

The REMOTE button is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to

STOP & EJECT or ALL DISABLE.

The MENU button or TC PRESET button on the menu control panel has been pressed.

Change the setting of the TC MODE menu item (see page

59) to INT PRESET.

Press the COUNTER SEL button to make the TC or U-BIT time data type indicator light up (the CNT value cannot be set freely).

Press the REMOTE button to turn it off or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 56) to ALL

ENABLE.

Press the button once again to exit the menu control mode, time code preset mode, or digital hours meter display mode. (In either of the menu control mode and time code preset mode, the time data is not shown in the time counter display.)

The U-BIT time data type indicator is lit. Press the COUNTER SEL button to make the COUNTER or

TC time data type indicator light up.

a) In these states, an alarm message appears on the monitor screen and in the

time counter display.

Monitor problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen.

The CHARA. DISPLAY menu item is set to OFF.

The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this unit.

Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 58) to ON.

Connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. (You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor.)

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Monitor problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

The image on the monitor screen is too bright.

The image on the monitor screen is too dark.

The image is too dark when recording a composite video signal.

Audio problem

Symptom Cause Remedy

The AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs do not work.

i.LINK interface problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

This unit cannot be recognized or controlled by computer via i.LINK interface.

The 75 Ω termination switch for video input on the monitor is in the OFF position, or a 75 Ω terminator is not fitted to its video input connector.

In a video signal loop-through connection of video monitors, 75 Ω termination switches for video input on monitors other than the loop-end monitor are in the ON position.

The REC LEVEL menu item is set to PRESET.

Performance of i.LINK interface is not guaranteed with all IEEE 1394 devices. It is only guaranteed as a tape dubbing facility between VTRs.

Set the 75 Ω termination switch to ON or connect a terminator.

Set the 75 Ω termination switches to OFF on all monitors other than the loop-end monitor.

Set the REC LEVEL menu item (see page 63) to VARIABLE.

Note

To be able to perform this operation, it is necessary to set the MENU GRADE menu item (see page 66) to ENHANCED.

• Check the computer for connections and setup.

• Contact your computer hardware/software manufacturer to check system requirements and product compatibility.

Editing restriction

Symptom Cause

Execution of video editing in insert mode erases subcode data (user bit data, etc.) recorded on tape other than time code data.

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This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder.

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Error Messages

This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the time counter display.

ERROR

AN ERROR HAS BEEN

DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE

OF FOLLOWING CODE:

02-603

PRESS EJECT KEY

TO EJECT TAPE.

Monitor screen

If an error message appears, follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen.

Alarm Messages

Note

To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 58) to ON (factory default setting).

Error message

Error code

Direction

Error code

Error02-603

Time counter display

When operating this unit, the unit may sometimes output alarm messages such as the one shown below to the monitor screen and the time counter display.

ALARM

REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED

PRESS REMOTE BUTTON

TURNING IT OFF

Monitor screen Time counter display

If such an alarm message appears, a connection or operation error may have been made, or condensation on heads may have occurred. Follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen.

Note

To display alarm messages on the monitor screen, it is necessary for the monitor to be connected to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and set the following menu items to ON.

• CHARA. DISPLAY (see page 58)

•ALARM (see page 59)

Cause of alarm

Direction

REMOTE!

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Alarm messages and associated directions

Alarm message on monitor screen (Cause)

A cleaning tape has been inserted. The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is

A non-standard signal is being used for input video.

A non-standard ref. signal is being used for REF. VIDEO.

Abnormal settings selected in setup menu.

Audio mixing mode cannot be changed during recording.

Audio not editable on this tape. Use a tape recorded in 2-channel/48 kHz or

Audio REC mode selection different from audio on tape.

Audio REC (recording) mode cannot be changed during recording.

Cassette adaptor not usable. Use a tape without cassette adaptor. Adaptor!

Counter mode is selected. Use the COUNTER SEL button to light the TC or U-

Input selection cannot be changed in REC (recording) mode.

Input signal does not conform to DVC A M/DV fo r mat.

Input signal is 625/50. (For DSR-1800A) − 625/50 sig! (For DSR-

Input signal is 525/60. (For DSR1800AP)

Input video is not detected. Check the VIDEO display in the input selection/audio

Input video signal does not synchronize with REF. VIDEO signal.

Direction Alarm message in time

counter display

completed.

Use a standard signal. VIN NON-STD

Use a standard signal. REF NON-STD

Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections.

− REC mode!

4-channel/32 kHz mode.

Use a tape having audio signals recorded in locked mode.

Select the same audio recording mode as that of the tape.

− REC mode!

BIT time data type indicator in the display section.

− REC mode!

− Unknown Sig

− 525/60 sig! (For DSR-

mode display section and supply an appropriate video signal.

Use a reference video signal or connect the recorder REF. VIDEO OUT connector to the player REF. VIDEO IN connector.

Cleaning Tp

ILL. SETUP!

2CH/32kHz!

Fs 44.1kHz!

UNLOCK mode

A mode err

CNT mode!

1800A)

1800AP)

No INPUT!

ILL. REF!

Note

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Moisture has been detected. Keep the power on and wait until this alarm message

No cassette in VTR. Load a cassette. No Cass.!

Rec inhibit mode is selected. Set the REC INHIBIT menu item (see page 56) to

Record inhibit plug on the cassette is set to inhibit.

Remote mode is selected. Turn off the REMOTE button. REMOTE!

Troubleshooting

When connecting the recorder REF. VIDEO OUT connector to the player REF. VIDEO IN connector, set the STD/NON-STD menu item (see page 61) to FORCED NON-STD.

disappears.

OFF.

Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to REC. REC INHI.!

HUMID!

REC INHI.!

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Alarm messages and associated directions

Alarm message on monitor screen (Cause)

Tape cannot be replayed. Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR-

Tape end has been detected. Use a new cleaning tape. Tape end!

Tape not editable. Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format. Not DVCAM!

Tape not recordable. Use a DVCAM/DV ME tape. REC INHI.!

Tape not usable. Use a DVCAM/DV/DVCPRO (25M) tape. ILL. Tape!

TC EXTERNAL is selected. Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 59) to INT

TCG REGEN mode is selected. Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 59) to INT

TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN. Set the RUN MODE menu item (see page 59) to

Direction Alarm message in time

counter display

1800A)

Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR1800AP)

Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR1800A)

Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR1800AP)

PRESET.

FREE RUN.

625/50 Tape (For DSR1800A)

525/60 Tape (For DSR1800AP)

625/50 Tape (For DSR1800A)

525/60 Tape (For DSR1800AP)

TC EXT!

REGEN mode!

REC RUN!

Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Precautions

Appendixes

Avoid violent impacts

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

On safety

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.

• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

On operation and storage locations

Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places.

• Location subject to extremes of temperature (operating temperature range 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF))

• Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods, or close to heating appliances (Note that the interior of a car left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50ºC (122ºF).)

• Damp or dusty places

• Location subject to severe vibrations

• Location near equipment generating strong electromagnetic emissions

• Location near transmitting stations generating strong radio waves

Operate the unit in a horizontal position

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

Do not obstruct ventilation openings

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

On cleaning

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

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.

Precautions

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Specifications

Dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections)

427 × 174 × 400 mm

(16

/8 × 67/8 × 153/4 inches)

General

Signal system DSR-1800A: NTSC

DSR-1800AP: PAL

Power requirements

100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption (with all options installed)

DSR-1800A:

100 W/120 V

DSR-1800AP for Europe:

100 W/220 V

DSR-1800AP for USA and Canada:

100 W/120 V

Peak inrush current

(1)Power ON, current probe method:

40 A (100 V), 40 A (240 V)

(2)Hot switching inrush current,

measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 40 A (230 V)

Operating temperature

5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF)

Storage temperature

−20ºC to +60ºC (−4ºF to +140ºF)

Operating relative humidity

Less than 80%

Storage relative humidity

Less than 90%

Mass 13 kg (28 lb 10 oz)

427(16 7/8)

320(12 5/8)

372(14 3/4)

Unit: mm (inches)

400(15 3/4)

34(1 3/8)

174(6 7/8)

18(23/32)

Tape transport control system

Tape speed DSR-1800A: 28.193 mm/s

DSR-1800AP: 28.221 mm/s

Recording/playback time

Using PDV-184ME standard-size

cassette: Maximum 184 minutes

Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:

Maximum 40 minutes

Fast forward/rewind time

Using PDV-184ME standard-size

cassette: Less than 3 minutes

Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:

Less than 1 minute

Search speed When controlling via RS-422A interface:

Maximum 60 times normal speed in both directions

When controlling from DSRM-10

Remote Control Unit: Jog mode: 0 (still) to 2 times normal speed in both directions Shuttle mode: 8 speeds from 0 (still) to 16 times normal speed in both directions

Appendixes

Specifications

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Video performance

Band width Composite (DSR-1800A):

30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y)

Composite (DSR-1800AP):

25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y)

S-video (DSR-1800A):

30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y),

5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM)

S-video (DSR-1800AP):

25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y),

5.5 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (Y),

5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM)

Component (DSR-1800A):

30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y),

5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM), 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz ±1.0 dB (C),

1.5 MHz +0/−5.0 dB (C)

Component (DSR-1800AP):

25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y),

5.5 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (Y),

5.75 MHz +1.0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM), 25 Hz to 1.5 MHz ±1.0 dB (C),

2.0 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (C)

S/N Composite I/O (Y):

53 dB or more S-video I/O (Y): 55 dB or more Component I/O (Y): 55 dB or more

Y/C delay 30 ns or less K-factor 2.0% or less (K2T, KPB)

Input connectors

Digital signal inputs

SDI IN (with optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/ Output Board installed)

BNC type (×2, active-through), Serial

Digital Interface format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/CCIR656-III

DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector

Analog video inputs

REF. VIDEO IN

BNC type (×2, loop-through) Black burst

0.286 V (DSR-1800A) or 0.3 V (DSR1800AP), 75 Ω, negative sync

Composite sync

VIDEO IN BNC type (×2, loop-through), composite,

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

BNC type (×3)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative sync R−Y/B−Y: 0.7 Vp-p (75% color bars for DSR-1800A or 100% color bars for DSR-1800AP), 75 Ω

S VIDEO IN DIN 4-pin

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1800A) or

0.3 Vp-p (DSR-1800AP), 75 Ω (burst level)

Processor adjustment range

Video level ±3 dB/−∞ to 3 dB selectable Chrome level ±3 dB/−∞ to 3 dB selectable Setup/Black level

±30 IRE (±210 mV)

Chroma phase ±30° Y/C delay ±100 ns System phase Sync: ±1 µs

SC: ±180°

*+2 µs to -3 µs when using a TBC remote control unit

Audio performance

Frequency response

Two-channel (48 kHz) mode:

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/−1.0 dB Four-channel (32 kHz) mode:

20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5 dB/−1.0 dB

Dynamic range More than 90 dB Distortion (THD + N)

Appendixes

Less than 0.05% (48 kHz)

Analog audio inputs

AUDIO IN XLR 3-pin, female (×4), +4/0/−3

/−6 dBm, 600 Ω ON/OFF/−60 dBu, high impedance, balanced

* Selectable on DSR-1800AP only

Digital audio inputs

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN (with optional DSBK1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type (×2), complying with AES-

3id-1995

Time code input

TIME CODE IN

BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR-

1800A) or EBU time code (DSR1800AP), 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ, unbalanced

Output connectors

Digital signal outputs

SDI OUT (with optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type (×2, active-through), Serial

Digital Interface format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/CCIR656-III

Specifications

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DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector

Analog video outputs

REF. VIDEO OUT

BNC type ×1 Black burst

0.286 V (DSR-1800A) or 0.3 V (DSR1800AP), 75 Ω, negative sync

Composite sync

VIDEO OUT 1, 2 (SUPER)

BNC type (×2), composite, 1.0 Vp-p,

75 Ω, sync negative

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

BNC type (×3), Y/R−Y/B−Y Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative R−Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (75% color bars for

DSR-1800A or 100% color bars for DSR-1800AP)

B−Y: 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω (75% color bars for

DSR-1800A or 100% color bars for DSR-1800AP)

S VIDEO OUT DIN 4-pin

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1800A) or 0.3 Vp-p

(DSR-1800AP), 75 Ω (burst level)

Analog audio outputs

AUDIO OUT XLR 3-pin, male (× 4), +4/0/−3

dBm, 600 Ω loading, low impedance, balanced

AUDIO MONITOR OUT

Phono jack, −11 dBu ±1 dBu, 47 kΩ,

unbalanced

* Selectable on DSR-1800AP only

/−6

CONTROL S Stereo minijack, for connection of

SIRCS-compatible remote control unit (DSRM-10)

VIDEO CONTROL

D-sub 15-pin, male, for connection of

TBC remote control unit

DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector

Supplied accessories

AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions

English version (1) CD-ROM manual (1)

Optional accessories

DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board RCC-5G 9-pin remote control cable (length: 5 m (16 ft)) RMM-131/1 Rack Mount Kit Digital video cassette

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

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

a) The * in each model name is actually “ME”

Cleaning cassette

DV12CL (standard size), DVM12CL

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

184*

(indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or “N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained).

(mini size)

Digital audio outputs

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (with optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type (×2), complying with AES-

3id-1995

Output for headphones

HEADPHONES

Stereo phone jack, −∞ to −13 dBu, 8 Ω,

unbalanced

Time code output

TIME CODE OUT

BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR-

1800A), EBU time code (DSR1800AP), 2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB, 600 Ω, unbalanced

Remote control connectors

REMOTE D-sub 9-pin, female, for connection of

editing control unit, RS-422A standard

Appendixes

Specifications

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Glossary

A/B roll editing

An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe, and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing. Using an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing.

AES/EBU format

A unified format for digital audio signals. It allows a single connector to carry the signals for two channels.

B−Y signal

A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y (luminance) signal from the B (blue) signal. One of the component signals.

Capstan

A drive mechanism that moves the tape at a specified speed. Its rotation normally synchronizes with a reference sync signal.

Chrominance signal

Color signal containing color information such as hue and saturation. Also called C signal.

Component signals (YRB)

A video signal consisting of a luminance signal (Y) and two chrominance signals (R−Y, B−Y).

Composite signal

A composite video signal containing video, burst and sync signals.

Condensation

Condensation of moisture on the tape transport mechanisms of VCRs including the head drum. If moisture condenses on the head drum, the tape adheres to the drum and causes malfunction.

Appendixes

Drop frame mode

Time code runs at 30 frames/sec. The NTSC system, however, runs at about 29.97 frames/sec. Drop frame mode adjusts this difference. The time code and video are synchronized by dropping the first two frames of the time code every minute, except at the ten-minute marks.

EE mode

EE is an abbreviation of “Electric to Electric”. Video and audio signals are supplied to the VCR’s internal circuits, but not to the recording heads.

Head drum

A metal cylinder to which a video head is attached. This drum is rotated at high speeds in synchronization with the sync signal during recording and playback.

Linear editing

Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on video tape.

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