Sony DSR-1800, DSR-1800P User Manual

Digital Videocassette Recorder

3-204-675-61(1)

Operating Instructions

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

Note

The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish (DSR-1500A only) versions). For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 12.

DSR-1800/1800P

Owner’s Record

The model and serial num b ers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you ca ll upon yo ur So ny de aler regarding this product.

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

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.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

CAUTION

The apparatus shall not be exposed to d ripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

WARNING: THIS WA R N ING IS APPLICA BLE FOR USA ONLY. Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V ma y require the use of a different line cord or attachment p lug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric sho ck, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

For customers in the US A (DSR -1800 on ly)

This equipment has b een tested and fo und to c omp ly with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference whe n the equipment is operated in a com m e rcial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can ra diate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio comm u nication s. Op eration 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 chang es or m odifications not expressly approved in this manual could void yo ur authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recomm e nded in this m anua l must be used w ith this equipment in o rder to co mply w ith the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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.

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 mag nitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Install in accordance with the man ufacturer’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 sa fety purpose of the po larized or

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

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

• Only use attachm ents/accessories spe cified by the manufacturer.

• Use only w ith the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold w ith the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution w h en moving the cart/ appa r a t u s combinati o n to avoid injury f rom tip - over.

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

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus ha s 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.

Voor de Klanten in Nederlan d

• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ing ebouwd e batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te word en tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

• Raadpleeg uw leve rancier indien d e batterij toch vervangen moet wo rden .

• De batterij mag alleen v ervang en worden door vakbekwaam serviceperso neel.

• Gooi de batterij niet weg m a ar lever dez e in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

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

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

For customers in E urope (DS R-1800 P o nly)

This product with the CE marking com p lies with both the EMC Directive (89 /336/E E C ) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the C ommission of the European Com munity. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN6006 5: Produ ct Safety

• EN5510 3-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN5510 3-2: 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 environm ent, ex. TV studio).

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. N e confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE.

Attention

Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttem ent ou à des éclaboussures et ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,

comme un v ase, sur l’app areil. Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source

d’alimentation secteur tant qu ’il est raccordé à la prise murale, même si l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.

Des programm e s de télévision, films, bandes vidéo et autres peuvent être protégés pa r des droits d’auteur. L’enregistreme nt non autorisé de tels matériaux risque de constituer une violation de ces droits d’auteur.

Pour les clients européens (DSR-1800P seulement)

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fo is à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC ) (89/336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les b asses tensions (73/23/CEE) ém ises par la C o m mission de la Communauté européenne. La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes:

• EN6006 5: Sécurité des produits

• EN5510 3-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN5510 3-2: Sen sibilité électromagn étique (immunité)

Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromag nétiques suivants: E1 (résidentie l) , E 2 ( c ommercial et industri e légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnem ent EM C contrôlé ex. stud i o d e télévision).

VORSICHT

Um Feuerg ef ahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Reg en noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden .

Um einen elektrischen Sc hlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WE RD E N .

Achtung

Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassersicher, daher dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenständ e, z. B. Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.

Solange das Netzkabel an eine N etzsteckdose angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten Zustand mit dem Stromnetz verbunden.

Für Kunde n in E u ro pa (N u r D S R -1 800 P )

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt sowohl die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) als auch die Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EEC) der EG-Komm ission. Die Erfüllung dieser Direktiven bedeutet Konformität für die folgenden Europäischen Normen:

• EN6006 5: Produ ktsicherheit

• EN5510 3-1: Elek tromag netische Interferenz (Emission)

• EN5510 3-2: Elek tromag netische E mpfindlichkeit

(Immunität) Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz un ter folgenden elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausge legt: E1 (Wohnbe reich), E2 (kom merzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich , z.B. Fernsehstudio).

ATTENZIONE

1. Für Ihren privat genutzten Videoreco der muß eine Fernseh-Rundfunk-Gene hmigung beantragt werden, sofern nicht bereits eine Gene hmigung für ein Fernsehgerät desselben Haushaltes vorliegt. Im geschäftlichen Bereich ist jeder einzelne Videorecorder anmelde- und gebührenpflichtig. (Auskunft ggf. bei der GEZ oder den Rundfunkanstalten.)

2. Im privaten Bereich ist die Aufzeichnung von urheberrechtlich geschützten Werken auf Bildund Tonträger gestattet. Die entsprechende n Urheber-Vergütungen sind im Kaufpreis d es Gerätes enthalten. Öffentliche Wiedergabe oder Verbreitung von mitgeschnittenen Fernsehsendungen ist ohne Erlaub nis nicht zulässig, verpflichtet zu Schadenersatz und ist gegebenenfalls strafbar.

3. Im Rahme n der R ege lung de s §47 des Urheberrechtsgesetzes sind Aufzeichnu ngen von Schulfernsehprogramm e n gestattet. M itschnitte von Schulfunksendungen dürfen jedoch nur für den Unterricht verwendet we rden un d sind spätestens am E nde d es laufend en Sc huljahres zu löschen.

Per evitare il pericolo di incendi o scosse e lettriche, non esporre l’apparecchio alla pioggia o all’um idità.

Per evitare scosse elettriche, non aprire l’ap parecchio. Per le riparazioni, rivolgersi solo a personale qualif icato.

QUESTO APPARECCHIO DEVE ESSERE MESSO A TERRA.

Attenzione

L’apparec chio no n dev e essere esp osto a gocciolamenti o spruzzi. Non collocare sull’apparecchio o ggetti contenenti liquidi, come ad esempio vasi di fiori.

L’apparec chio no n è scollegato dalla fonte di alimentazione CA (corren te di rete) fintanto che è collegato ad una presa di corrente, anche se l’apparecch io stesso è stato spento.

Programmi televisivi, film, videonastri e altro materiale possono essere tutelati dai diritti d’autore. Registrazioni non autorizzate di tali materiali possono infrangere la legge sui diritti d’autore.

Per i clienti in Euro p a (DS R -1 800 P so ltan to )

Questo prodotto recante il marchio C E è co nforme sia alla direttiva sulla compatibilità elettromagnetica (EMC) (89/336/CEE) che alla direttiva sulle basse tensioni (73/23/CEE) emesse dalla Comm issione della Comunità Europea. La conformità a queste direttive implica la conformità alle seguenti normative europee:

• EN6006 5: Sicurezz a dei prod otti

• EN5510 3-1: Interferenza e lettromagnetica (Emissione)

• EN5510 3-2: Sen sibilità ai disturbi elettromagnetici

(Immunità) Questo prodotto è destinato all’uso nei seguenti ambienti elettromagnetici: E1 (residenziali), E2 (comm erciali e industriali leggeri), E3 (esterni urbani) e E4 (ambienti EMC controllati, ad esempio studi televisivi).

Chapter 1 Overview

Features........................................................................9

DVCAM Format .............................................................9

A Wealth of Interfaces..................................................10

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing...........................10

Other Features...............................................................11

Optional Accessories.....................................................11

Using the CD-ROM Manual.......................................12

CD-ROM System Requirements...................................12

Preparations...................................................................12

To Read the CD-ROM Manual.....................................12

Location and Function of Parts................................13

Front Panel....................................................................13

Rear Panel .....................................................................21

Chapter 2 Recording and Playback

Usable Cassettes.......................................................27

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ...................................29

Recording...................................................................31

Settings for Recording ..................................................31

Recording Procedure.....................................................34

Playback.....................................................................37

Settings for Playback ....................................................37

Playback Procedure.......................................................38

Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback .........40

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback.................40

Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B45

Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation

Setting the Time Data................................................47

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications ..

Using the Internal Time Code Generator...................... 49

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes........51

Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function........ 51

High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and

Accurately Determining Editing Points ............54

Search Operations via External Equipment ..................54

Search Operations on This Unit....................................55

Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format..........56

Chapter 4 Menu Settings

Menu Organization....................................................59

Menu Contents...........................................................62

Setup Menu...................................................................62

Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu.....75

Changing Menu Settings ..........................................76

Buttons Used to Change Settings..................................76

Changing the Settings of Basic Items...........................76

Displaying Enhanced Items ..........................................78

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items ....................78

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default

Settings ................................................................79

Displaying Supplementary Status Information.......80

Chapter 5 Connections and Settings

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System

Connections for a Cut Editing System....................85

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System..........86

Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing....................92

Connections for Analog Recording.........................93

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases............94

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance...............................................................97

Condensation.................................................................97

Regular Checks .............................................................97

Head Cleaning...............................................................99

Troubleshooting......................................................100

Error Messages............................................................ 102

Alarm Messages..........................................................102

Appendixes

Precautions..............................................................105

Specifications..........................................................106

ClipLink Guide.........................................................110

What Is ClipLink?.......................................................110

Example System Configuration and Operation Flow. 111

Data Generated When Shooting..................................112

Glossary...................................................................115

Index.........................................................................117

Overview

Features

The DSR-1800/1800 P 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 v ariety of functions needed for videocassette recorders and players used in professional digital video editing systems. It supports the ClipLink function developed by Sony Corporation fo r highly efficient video editing. When connected to a Son y EditStation linear editing system*. The unit is also 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 use s video and audio

signals di gitally encode d and re corde d on a h ard disk as di gital da ta. When compared with conventional (linear) editing methods, non-linear editing offers vastly improve d efficiency in editing operations, for example, by eliminating tape transport time.

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

, the unit serves as part of a powerful non-

Chapter

Because the recording is digital, multi-generation du bbing can be performed w ith 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 form at. Thanks to this feature, the DVCA M format sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of professional editing.

High-quality PCM digital audio

PCM recording m ak es for a wide dynamic range and a high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound quality. There are two recording modes: 2-chann el mode (4 8-kHz sampling and 16-bit quantization), which o ffers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (D igital Au dio Ta pe) 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 D V form at VCR as well as a DVCPR O (25M) format recorde d cassette can be p layed 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 a re encoded and compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and superb picture quality.

/4-inch

Note

When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25M) format, the SDTI and i.LIN K outpu ts (see “D igital interfaces” on page 10) of this unit are muted. Furthermore, it is not possible to play back the cue-au dio track of the tape.

Features

Support for three cassette sizes

There are two sizes of D VCAM ca ssette: standard and mini. You can use either size with this unit. The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DV C PRO 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 casse tte is 184 minutes of

Chapter 1 Overview

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

A Wealth of Interfaces

Digital interfaces

The following optional digital interfaces are available for use with the unit.

SDTI (QSD I)* (op tional D S B K-1802 SDTI (Q S DI)

Input/Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the

optional DSBK -18 02 b oard, S D T I (Q S D I)-format video, audio and time code signals can be transferred between the unit and the Sony E ditStation at norm al speed. When this unit is connected to another DVCAM VCR, it is possible to copy compressed signals between the two V CRs.

SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (op tiona l

DSBK-1801 SD I/AE S /EBU Input/Output Board):

When the unit is fitted with the optional DS B K-1801 board, it can input and output D1 (componen t) format digital video and audio signals and also AE S/EB Uformat digital audio signals.

i.LINK (DV)** (o ptional D S B K-1803 i.LINK/D V

Input/Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the

optional DSBK-1803 board (i.LINK co mpatible), it can input and output digital video and audio signals in DV format.

* SDTI is the name of a standard inter f ace established as SMPTE 305M.

QSDI is a typ e of S DTI . This unit uses SDTI to t ran smit DV da ta , and th e input/output connectors are labeled “SDTI (QSDI).”

** i.LINK and are trademarks and indi cate th at this pro duct is in agreem ent

with IEEE1394-1995 s pecifications and their revisions.

Analog interfaces

The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be connected to analog video and audio equipm en t. 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.

Support for ClipLink function

In response to comman ds sent from the EditStation, index pictures recorded on tape or ClipLink log data recorded in the cassette memory can be transferred to the E ditStation. The EditStation operator can then efficiently use these pictures and data in a preliminary editing session.

For an overview of the ClipLink function, see the appendix “ClipLink Gu ide ” (page 110).

Internal time code generator and reader

An internal time code generator and rea der enab les time code compliant with S MPT E (for DS R-1800)/EB U (D SR1800P) format to be recorded and play ed back. This allows editing to single frame precision. Outputting or inputting time code (L T C) to or from an external device is also possible using the TIM E CO DE IN / OUT connectors. The unit is also compatible with V ITC.

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 rem ote con trol unit such as the DSRM-10.

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

to remote control S on y prof essional videocas sette recorders/pla y ers.

Playback control using search dial

The search dial on the front pane l 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

The unit has a picture search function that allows yo u to view color picture at playback speeds up to 85 tim es normal speed in forward and rev erse directions. When remote-con trolling 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.

Features

At search speeds up to 10 times no rmal speed in both directions, you can also hear playback audio.

Digital slow-motion playback

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

/2 times normal speed in both d irections.

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

The unit can record and play back aspe ct 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.

Digital jog sound function

When searching at speeds in the ran g e + 1 to +1/30 or

/30 to −1* times norm a l speed, the digital jog sound

−

function is enabled. The audio signal is saved in temporary memory, and replayed ac cording to the search speed. This allows searching on the sound track.

* Th e 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 v ideo output, you can adjust the video output level, chroma signal output level, setup level (for DSR-1800), black level (for D SR1800P), 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.

Rack mountable

When you use the op tional RM M-130 Rack M oun t K it, you can mount this u nit 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 form a t and also AES/EBU -form a t digital audio signals to be transferred between this unit and digital Betacam V CRs or other digital equipment.

DSBK-1802 SDTI (QSDI) Input/Output Board

This interface allows video, audio and time code signals in SDTI (QSDI) format to be transferred at norm al speed between this unit and the Sony EditStation. When this unit is connected to another DV C A M VCR , it is possible to copy compressed signals betwee n the tw o VCRs.

Chapter 1 Overview

Superimposition function

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

Easy maintenance functions

Self-diagnostic/alarm fun c tion: T h is function

auto matica l l y detects setu p and c o nnec t io n erro r s , 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 hou rs m e ter function s

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

DSBK-1803 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board

This board allows you to connec t the unit to other equipment provided w ith a Sony DV connector to carry out editing or dubbing of digital video and audio signals.

RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit

This kit can be used to mount the u nit onto an E IA standard 19-inch rack.

Features

Using the CD-ROM Manual

The supplied CD-ROM includes O p erating Instructions for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish (DSR-1500A only) versions).

Chapter 1 Overview

CD-ROM System Requirements

The following are required to acc ess the supp lied CDROM disc.

• Computer: PC with MM X Pentium 166 MHz or faster CPU, or Macintosh co mputer with PowerPC CPU.

- Installed memory: 32 MB or more

- CD-RO M drive: × 8 or faster

• Monitor: Mon itor supporting resolution of 800 × 60 0 or higher

When these requirem ents are n ot met, access to the CDROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.

Preparations

The following software must be installed on your computer in order to use the O perating In structions contained in the CD-ROM disc.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer V ersion 4 .0 o r higher, or Netscape Navigator V ersion 4.0 or high er

• Adobe A croba t Read er Version 4.0 or higher

Select and click the Operating Instructions that you

want to read. A PDF file of the O perating Instructions o pens.

Note

If you lose the CD-RO M disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware failure, contact a Sony service representative.

• MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Int el Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

• PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Microsoft is a registered trademark of M icrosoft Cor poration in t he United

States and/or other countries.

• Netscape Naviga tor is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Note

• If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it ma y be downloaded from the following URL:

• http://www.microsoft.com/ie

• If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be

downloaded from the following URL:

• http://home.netscape.com/

• If Adobe A crobat Reader is not installed, it may be

downloaded from the following URL:

• http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

To Read the CD-ROM Manual

To read the Operating Instructions contained in the C DROM disc, do the following.

Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD -R OM drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the brow ser, double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.

Using the CD-ROM Manual

Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

a POWER switch

POWER

OVER

0 1

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

b Audio level meters

A Input selection/audio mode



display se c t ion

OVER

INPUT

-12

-20

-1

-30

-40

-2

-60

V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK

COMPOSITE

Y-R,B

S VIDEO

MARK

AES/EBU AES/EBU

REC MODE

2CH4CHPB FS

SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG

VIDEO

-12

CH11/2

-20

ANALOG

AUDIO

-1

-30

ANALOG

CH23/4

-40

-2

48k44.1k32k

-60

A B

B Menu control panel (inside of

the door)

(see page 15)

(see page 14)

c Cassette compartment

F Remote control setting

section

Chapter 1 Overview

(see page 20)

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 windo w s in the front pan el 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 m ode* 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 19)

D Display section

C Tape transport control section

(see page 18)

(see page 17)

c Cassette compartm ent

Accepts DVC A M, DV and D V C P R O (25M) videocassettes.

For details of usable cassettes, see page 27.

d PHONE LE V EL control knob

Controls the volume of the headph ones c onnec ted to the HEADPHONES connector.

Location and Function of Parts

e HEAD PHONE S con n ecto r (stereo p hone jack)

Connect stereo headphones for headpho ne monitoring during recording or playback. The audio signal you w ant to monitor can be selected with the MONIT O R SELEC T switches o n the m enu control panel.

f CONTR OL S connector (stere o minijack)

Connect a SIRCS -com p atible rem o te co ntrol 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 mak e these k nobs ino perative w ith the RE C LEVEL menu item (see page 70).

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 d isplay

Indicates the input signal selected with the SDT I/i.LINK butto n in the I NPUT SELECT sec t ion.

V:SDTI: Digital video signal in SDTI(QSDI) format SDTI: Digital video and audio signals in SDTI(QSDI)

format

i.LINK: D igital video and aud io signals in i.LINK -

com patible DV f ormat The SDTI/i.LINK b utton to func tion fully requires the optional DSBK-1802 and 1803 boards to b e installed. The signal without the corresponding optional board installed in the unit can be neither selected nor indicated.

b VIDEO display

Indicates the input video signal selected with the VIDE O IN button in the INPU T S ELECT 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 DS BK-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 butto n in the I NPUT SELECT sec t ion.

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

(optional DSBK-1801 board required) SDI: SDI audio signal (optional DS BK-1801 board

required) SG: Audio test signal

d AUDIO CH2 3/4 display

Indicates the input audio signal selected with the CH-2,3/4 butto n in th e I NPU T SELEC T sec t ion. The indicatio ns available are the same as for the AUDIO CH1 1/2 display described above.

e REC M O DE (audio recording mode) display

Indicates the audio recording mode (2C H or 4CH) selected with the REC MODE menu item (see page 69).

f PB FS (playback audio sa mpling frequency)

display

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

Location and Function of Parts

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 contro l

j SYNC PHASE control

a MONITOR SELECT switches

Use these switches to select the channels for audio output via the AUDIO MONITO R OUT connector o n 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.

CH1/2

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)

Location and Function of Parts

Channels 1 and 2 (mix)

Channel 2 only (monaural)

Channel 3 only (monaural)

Channels 3 and 4 (mix)

Channel 4 only (monaural)

b INPUT SELECT section VIDEO IN button

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

• Compo site video signal input to the VIDEO IN

connectors

• Component video signals input to the CO MPONE NT

VIDEO IN connectors

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• S-video signal input to the S VID EO IN connector

• SDI video sign al input to the SDI IN connector (op tional

DSBK-180 1 boa rd required)

• Video test signal (selected with the IN T VIDEO SG

menu item (see page 68) generated by the internal signal

generator In the input selection/audio mode display section, the VIDEO display show s the selection made w ith this button.

CH1,1/2 (audio channel 1 o r 1/2) bu tton

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

• Analog audio signal(s) input to the A UDIO IN CH-1

connector (when in 2-channel mode) or AUDIO IN CH-

1 and CH-2 connectors (when in 4-channel mode )

• Digital audio signal in AE S/EB U format input to the

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN CH-1/2 connector

(optional DSBK-1801 bo ard requ ired)

• SDI audio sign al input to the SDI IN connector (op tional

DSBK-180 1 boa rd required)

• Audio test signal (selected with the IN T AUDIO SG

menu item (see page 71) 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.

When this is selected, use the CH1,1/2 button and CH2,3/4 button to select the required input audio signals.

Note

In this case, the phases of the selected audio signals will be about two frame s ahead of the ph ase of the digital video signal in SDTI (QSDI) format.

• Digital video and audio signals in SDTI(QSDI) format input to the SDTI(QSD I) IN connector (optional D SBK 1802 board required)

• Digital video and audio signals in i.LINK-compatible DV format, input to the DV IN/OUT connector (optional DSBK-1803 board requ ired)

In the input selection/audio mode display section, the INPUT display show s the selection ma de with this button.

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 m en u, see C h apter 4 “Menu Settings.”

d COUNTER SEL (selection) button

Selects the type of time data to be show n in the time counter display. Each press of this button cycles through three indicator display options: COUNT ER (CNT: count value of the time counter), TC (time c ode), and U -B IT (user bits).

Note

When the RE MOTE bu tton in the rem ote control setting section is lit, the COUNTE R SEL button do es not operate. In this case, make the time data selection via the rem ote equipment that is connected to the R EMOT E connector on the rear panel.

CH2,3/4 (audio channel 2 o r 3/4) bu tton

Each press of this button cycles through the input audio signal selection options for audio channel 2 (when in 2channel mode) or for audio chan nels 3 an d 4 (when in 4channel mode). The input au dio signal selection op tions 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

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

• Digital video signal in SDTI(QSDI) form at input to the SDTI(QSD I) IN connector (optional DSB K-180 2 board required)

Location and Function of Parts

e RESET (N O) button

Pres s this bu t to n to:

• reset menu settings,

• reset the time count (COUNTER) shown in the time

counter display to zero, or

• send a negative respon se to the p rom pts issued by the unit.

f SET (YES) button

Pres s this bu t to n to:

• save new settings, such as selected m enu items an d time code settings, to the memory of the unit, or

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

g Arrow (JjKk) button s

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 49.

h TC (time cod e) PRESET b utton

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 “Using the Internal Time Code Generator” on page 49.

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a EJECT button

b REW button

i SC (subcarrier) PHASE control

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

j SYNC (synch r onization) PHASE control

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

c REC button

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d PLAY button

a EJECT button

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

b REW (rewind) button

When you press this b utton, it lights and the tape starts rewinding (maximu m 85 tim es normal speed). When the F. FWD /REW menu item (see page 63) is set to PB, you can monitor the playback picture during the rewind.

c REC (record) bu tton

When you press this button w hile holding down the PLA Y button, it lights and recording begins.

d PLAY b utton

When you press this button, it lights and p layback be gins. 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

e F FWD button

e F FWD (fast forw ar d ) bu tton

When you p ress this button, it lights and the tape is fast forwarded (maxim um 85 times norma l speed). When the F. FWD /REW menu item (see page 63) is set to PB, you can monitor the p layback picture during the fast forward.

f STOP button

Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation.

Note

No tape transport control buttons other than the EJE CT and STOP buttons will work w hile the REMO TE button in the remote control setting section is lit. This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page

63).

Location and Function of Parts

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 form a t indicators

DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in DV C AM

format is played back.

DV: This lights when a tape recorded in consumer D V

format is played back.

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

back. When a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25M) form at or any other format than those mentioned abo ve 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 m ode c annot b e played back correctly. When a tape recorded in LP m o de is playe d back, “DV LP” flashes and audio is muted.

b ClipLink ind icato r

Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log data is s t o r e d in the c assett e mem ory.

For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix “ClipLink Gu ide ” (page 110).

Location and Function of Parts

c VITC indicator

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

d Time data type indicators

One of the three indicators (CO UNTER, U-B IT , and T C ) 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 c ode (for DSR-180 0) or EBU tim e code

(for DSR-1800P)

e Time counter display

Indicates the count value of the time counter, time c ode, VITC, or user bit data depending on the se ttings of the COUNT ER SEL button on the m enu control panel and the TC SELECT menu item (see page 66). Also used to display error messages and setup menu data.

f REC (recording) INHIBIT ind icator

Lights in the following cases:

• The RE C /SAVE switch on the loade d cassette is in the

SAVE position.

• The REC INH IBIT m enu item (see page 6 3) is set to

ON.

l SHUTTLE/JOG indicators

When searching in shuttle mode using the search dial, the SHUTTLE in dicator ligh t s , and when s e a r c hing in jog mode using the search dial, the JOG indicator lights. When the search dial is turned clockwise causing playback to take place in the forward direction, the G ind ic a to r lig ht s . When the search dial is turned counterclock wise 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 a bout the sea rch d ial, 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 DVC A M format. Whe n 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 reco rding m o d e selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the loaded tape.

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g Cassette memory indicator

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

h SERVO indicator

This indicator lights when the drum servo a nd cap stan servo are locked*.

* Servo lock: This refer s to the synchronizati on of the phase of the drum

rotation a nd the ref eren ce sign al for the ta pe t ran sp ort posi tion , so t ha t th e 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 sign al is good. Yellow: The playback signal is somew hat 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 REP EAT MODE menu item (see page 62) is set to ON .

k Tape end alarm indicator

Starts flashing when the remaining c apacity of the tap e is for about 2 minutes.

b Search dial

a SEARCH button

To use the search dial for playba ck in shuttle or jog mo de, press this button, turning it on. Pressing the dial toggles between shuttle and jog modes. In shuttle mode, the SHUTTL E ind icator in the display section lights, and in jog mode, the JOG ind icator in the display section lights.

b Search dial

Turn this to carry out playback in the modes show n 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

Location and Function of Parts

in the reverse direction. When the tape is stopped , the s indicator in the display section lights. Pressing this dial toggles playback between shuttle mo de and jog mode. Wh en p laying bac k in shuttle mode, the SHUTTL E ind icator in the display section lights, and when playing back in jog mode, the JOG indicator lights. You can carry out noiseless playback in the range of ± times normal speed.

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Playback mod es using the search dial

Playback mode Operation and functions

Shuttle Press the SEARCH button or the search

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 posi tion o f t he se arch dial. The maximum shuttle mode playbac k speed can be cha nged with the SHUTTLE menu item

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 sea rch dial. The pla y ba ck

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

(see page 63)

±1 times n ormal speed b y

b 9PIN button

When carrying ou t remo te control between this unit and the unit connected to the REMOTE conn ector, press this button, turning it on.

c i.LINK button

When carrying ou t remo te control between this unit and the unit connected to the DV IN/OU T co nnector, press this button, turning it on. This requires the optional DSBK1803 board to be installed.

You can use the SEARC H ENAB LE menu item (see pa ge

63) 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 SEAR C H button or, except during

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

• Press the SEAR C H button.

F Remote control setting section

a REMOTE button

b 9PIN button

c i.LINK button

a REMO T E button

When remote-con trolling this unit from the unit connected to the REMO TE connector or DV IN/OU T co nnec tor, press this button, turning it on. When reverting to local mod e to use the buttons in the tape transport control section, press this button again, turning it off.

Location and Function of Parts

Rear Panel

A Analog video signal input/output section

B Digital signal input/output section

B-Y

LEVEL

HIGH 600

Ω

SDTI(QSDI)

REF.VIDEO

OUT

CH-1

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

(see page 22)

S VIDEO

(SUPER)

CH-2 CH-3

(see page 23)

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

D External device connectors

C Analog audio signal input/output section

AC IN con nector

Use the supplied power cord to co nnect this to an A C outlet.

(see page 24)

(see page 25)

AC IN connector

Location and Function of Parts

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 con nector block has a built-in automatic 75 Ω termination switch. When a signal is input to the left VIDE O IN c onnec tor with no bridging (loop-through) connection m ad e, the connector is terminated with an im peda nce of 7 5 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 termina tion switch turns off automatically.

b S VIDEO IN connector (4-p in)

Input an S-video signal with sep arated Y (lumina nce) and C (chroma: 3.58 MH z for DSR-1800 or 4.43 MHz for DSR-1800P) 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/O U T connectors

(BNC typ e)

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 im peda nce o f 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. VID E O IN connector (marked ). When the right REF. VIDEO IN conne ctor

Location and Function of Parts

is used, the built-in 75 Ω term ination switch turns off automati cally. The REF. VIDEO OU T c onnec tor outputs a reference video signal, except when i.LINK is selected in the IN PUT

g COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R−Y/B−Y

connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output analog com p onent vide o signals (Y/R−Y/B−Y).

SELECT section (see page 16).

h TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors (BNC type)

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

type)

These connectors output analog com po site video signals. When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 65) is set to ON (factory default setting), connector 2 (SUPER) outputs a signal with superimposed text informa tion.

Input SMPTE time co de (for DSR-1800) or E BU time code (for DSR-180 0P) ex ternally generated to the IN connector. The OUT conn ector outputs a time co de acc ording to the operating state of the unit, as follows: During playback: the playback time code During recording: the time code gen erated by the internal

f S VIDEO OUT conn ector (4-pin)

This connector outputs an S-video signal w ith separated Y (luminance) and C (chrom a : 3.58 MHz for DSR -1800 or

time code generator or the time code inp u t to the T IME CODE IN con n ector. When the EE OU T P HASE menu item (see page 67) is set to MUTE , no time code is output.

4.43 MHz for DS R-1 800P ) components.

B Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1801/1802/1803 boards required)

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SDTI(QSDI)

DV IN/OUT

OUT

SDI

OUT

d SDI OUT connectors

a DV IN/OUT connector

b SDTI (QSDI) IN/OUT connectors

DIGITAL AUDIO(AES/EBU)

CH-3/4 CH-3/4

CH-1/2

e DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN connectors

CH-1/2

OUT

f DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT connectors

c SDI IN and active through output connectors

Location and Function of Parts

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

(optional DSBK -1803 i.LIN K /DV Input/Output

Board required)

This i.LINK-com patible connector (subsequently referred to also as the i.DV IN/OUT co nnector) inputs and outputs digital video and audio signals in DV format.

Note

When searching at speeds in the ran ge +1/2 to +1/30 or

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/2 to −1/30 times normal speed, the audio signal output

− from this connector and m onitored on externa l equipm ent may sound differently from the audio signal played back on th is unit.

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

through output connectors (BN C ty pe) (optional DSBK-1801 SD I/AES/EBU Input/Output Boar d required)

Input digital video and audio signals in SDI form at to the left-hand connector. The right-hand connector is for an active-through connection.

d SDI (Serial Digital Interface) O U T connectors

(BNC type) (op tional D S B K-1801 SDI/AE S /E BU Input/Output Board requ ired)

Output SDI-format digital video an d audio signals. The same signals are output from both con n ectors.

b SDTI (QSDI) (Serial Data T ransport Interface

(QSDI)) IN /O U T connectors (B N C type) (optional

DSBK-1802 SDTI (Q S D I) In p u t/O u tpu t B oard

required)

The IN connector inputs and the OUT connector outpu ts digital video and audio signals in SDTI (QS D I) forma t.

Note

When searching at speeds in the ran ge +1/2 to +1/30 or

/2 to −1/30 times normal speed, the audio signal outpu t

−

from this connector and m onitored on externa l equipm ent may sound differently from the audio signal played back on th is unit.

C Analog audio signal input/output section

a AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 Ω switches

e DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN connectors

(BNC type) (op tional D S B K-1801 SDI/AE S /E BU Input/Output Board requ ired)

Input digital audio signals in AES/EB U form a t to these connectors. The left-hand connector (CH-1/2) is for aud io chan nels 1 and 2, and the right-hand connector (CH -3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4.

f DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT connectors

(BNC type) (op tional D S B K-1801 SDI/AE S /E BU Input/Output Board requ ired)

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

c AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

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

LOW OFF

a AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 ΩΩΩΩ 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.

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600

HIGH

Ω

CH-1

CH-2 CH-3

d AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector

CH-4

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

Settings of the AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 ΩΩΩΩ switches

Audio input Switch setting Level Impedance

−−−−60 dBu

(microphone input) +4/0/−3

(line audio input)

+4/0/−3 (line audio input)

a) Selectable on DSR-1800P only

/−−−−6 dBu

/−−−−6 dBm

High impedance (about 20 kΩ)

600 Ω HIGH-ON

LOW-OFF (left position)

HIGH-OFF (middle position)

(right position)

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

(XLR 3-pin, female)

Use these connectors to connect separate channe ls 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 71).

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

(XLR 3-pin, male)

These connectors output channel-1 to ch annel-4 an alog audio signals, respectively. It is possible to use the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4 connectors for audio mon itor output for channels 1 and 2, respectively (use the OUTPUT C H3 /4 menu item (see page 71)).

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 processo r, connect an optional remote control unit such as the U V R 60/60P or BVR-50/50P to this connector.

b REMOTE connector (D-sub 9-pin)

When controlling this unit from an editing con trol unit such as the ES-3, ES-7, PVE-500, BV E -600/800 /910/ 2000, or RM-450/450CE , connect the u n it to the editing control unit via this connector using the optional 9-pin remote control cable.

Chapter 1 Overview

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 selected with the MONITOR SE LECT switches o n the menu control panel.

Location and Function of Parts

Chapter 1 Overview

Location and Function of Parts

Recording and Playback

Usable Cassettes

This unit can use the DV C AM cassettes listed below.

Model name Size

PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME Standard size PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME Mini size

The numbers in each model name ind icate the m aximum recording/playback time (in minutes) for each m odel. F or exa mple, the PDV-184M E has a maximum recording/play back time of 184 minutes.

Cassettes usable fo r playback only

All consumer D V cassettes and large- and medium-size DV CPRO (25M ) cassettes are usable for playback only.

Notes

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

• When opera ting this unit as a player, you can also use DV cassettes on the

unit. However, it is the best choice to always use DV CA M cassettes because they are more reliable than DV cassettes w hatever your purpose may be: playback, editing, or long-period storage of recordings.

• Cassettes that have been recorde d 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 EDITAB LE indicator lights up in the display section on the front panel of this unit.

Chapter

Usable Cassettes

DVCAM cassettes

Chapter 2 Recording and Playback

Notes on using cassettes

The following f i g ure ill u strates the D VCAM casse tt e s .

REC/SAVE switch

For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental erasure” on page 29

Mini size Standard size

Cassette memory

This memory is used to store ClipLink log data.

For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix “ClipLink Guide”(page 110).

• Before storing the cassette for a long period of time , rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the c assette 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 c ontents to bec ome damaged over tim e.

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

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

Checking the tape for slack

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 mov e, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment, and after abo u t 10 sec onds tak e it out.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

Usable Cassettes

Preventing accidental erasure

Set the REC/SA VE switch on the cassette to SA V E to preven t accidental erasure of recorded contents.

To enable re-recording

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

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Inserting a cassette

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

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE

REC

SAVE

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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

Usable Cassettes

No double insertion of cassettes

Ejecting a cassette

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When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-o ut plate appea rs in the cassette compartment to prev ent dou ble insertion.

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

EJECT button

Usable Cassettes

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Sony DSR-1800, DSR-1800P User Manual

Table of Contents

Features

DVCAM Format

A Wealth of Interfaces

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing

Other Features

Optional Accessories

Using the CD-ROM Manual

CD-ROM System Requirements

Preparations

To Read the CD-ROM Manual

Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Usable Cassettes

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes