SONY DSR-25 User Manual
DSR-25
3-073-884-12(1)
Digital
Videocassette
Recor der
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
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FR
DSR-25
2002 Sony Corporation
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.
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.
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.
Owner’s record
The model number is located at the front of the unit and the
serial number on the left. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSR-25 Serial No. ______________________
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Notes on installation
• This unit is not designed as a portable. Make sure to install
the unit properly on a flat surface. If you install the unit so
that it is inclined 30 degrees or more (i.e., if you stand the
unit on its side), malfunctions may occur.
• Do not place materials around the unit that may block the
ventilation holes. Otherwise, heat builds up inside the unit
and malfunctions may occur.
For customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN60065: Product Safety
• 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).
For the customers in the Netherlands
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.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call: Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800686-SONY (7669)
or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center
6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort
Myers, Florida 33912
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: DSR-25
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Notes
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
• This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may
be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities
or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material
may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also,
use of this recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television transmission
and/or program owner.
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English
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter1
Overview
Chapter2
Playback and
Recording
Features .................................................................... 6 (GB)
DVCAM Format......................................................... 6 (GB)
Other Features ............................................................ 7 (GB)
Location and Function of Parts .............................. 9 (GB)
Front Panel ................................................................. 9 (GB)
Rear Panel ................................................................ 18 (GB)
Supplied Remote Commander ................................. 21 (GB)
Displaying V arious Data.........................................23 (GB)
Notes on Video Cassettes .....................................26 (GB)
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes ..................................... 27 (GB)
Notes on Playback/Recording .................................. 28 (GB)
Playback.................................................................. 29 (GB)
Connections for Playback......................................... 29 (GB)
Settings for Playback................................................ 31 (GB)
Playback Procedures ................................................ 31 (GB)
Chapter3
Setting the Time
Code
Chapter4
Duplication and
Audio Dubbing
Playback Functions .................................................. 32 (GB)
Recording ............................................................... 37 (GB)
Connections for Recording....................................... 37 (GB)
Settings for Recording.............................................. 39 (GB)
Recording Procedure ................................................ 40 (GB)
Recording Functions ................................................ 40 (GB)
Setting the Time Code and User Bits ...................42 (GB)
Using the Internal Time Code Generator ................. 42 (GB)
Duplication (generating a work tape with the same
time code) ...................................................... 47 (GB)
Audio Dubbing ....................................................... 52 (GB)
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Chapter5
Adjusting and
Setting Through
Menus
Chapter6
Maintenance
Appendix
Operating the Menus ............................................. 54 (GB)
Menu Organization................................................... 55 (GB)
Menu Contents ......................................................... 56 (GB)
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 68 (GB)
Alarm Messages..................................................... 72 (GB)
Notes on Use .......................................................... 73 (GB)
Notes on the Videocassette Recorder ....................... 73 (GB)
Cleaning of the Video Heads .................................... 73 (GB)
Notes on the Video Cassettes ................................... 74 (GB)
Notes on the LCD Screen......................................... 74 (GB)
About Moisture Condensation ................................. 74 (GB)
Digital Hours Meter ................................................. 75 (GB)
Self-diagnostics Function......................................... 75 (GB)
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format ............. 76 (GB)
Specifications......................................................... 78 (GB)
Glossary.................................................................. 80 (GB)
Index........................................................................ 82 (GB)
Submenu Index ...................................................... 83 (GB)
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Features
Chapter 1 Overview
Features
Chapter1
Overview
The DSR-25 is a digital videocassette recorder using
1
/4-inch tape. Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording
format, the DSR-25 produces stable, superior picture
quality by digitally processing and separating image
signals into color difference signals and a luminance
signal (component video). The DSR-25 can handle
both NTSC and PAL color systems and is equipped
with an analog interface as well as a digital interface
enabling connection to a digital device such as a
computer. The built-in color LCD monitor lets you
check images easily.
The main features of the DSR-25 are described below.
DVCAM Format
DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format,
which uses the 4:1:1 component digital format
(NTSC) or the 4:2:0 format (PAL), and
provides a
professional use.
For details, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format”
on page 76 (GB).
1
/4-inch digital recording format for
High picture quality, high stability
Video signals are separated into color difference
signals and a luminance signal, which are encoded and
compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to
ensure stable and superb picture quality.
Because the recording is digital, multi-generation
digital dubbing can be performed with virtually no
deterioration of quality.
Wide track pitch
The recording track pitch is about 15 µm, fully 50
percent wider than the DV format’s 10 µm track pitch.
Thanks to this feature, the DVCAM format fully meets
the reliability and precision requirements of
professional editing.
High-quality PCM digital audio
PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a
high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound
quality.
There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48
kHz sampling and 16 bit linear code), which offers
sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio
Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32 kHz sampling
and 12 bit nonlinear code).
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DV format compatibility
Digital slow playback
The unit can perform recording and playback in the
DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an
image in LP mode is not available.)
NTSC/PAL systems compatible
The unit is compatible with NTSC and PAL systems.
With DV connection or in the playback mode, the
color system of signals is detected automatically. The
color system select switch on the unit allows input of
analog video signals in either color system. This
compatibility allows you to record (download) or play
back (upload) both NTSC and PAL formatted signals
with your VCR, computer, or other equipment.
However, the unit cannot convert the color system of
the signals.
Choice of two cassette sizes
The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size
DVCAM/DV cassettes.
•According to cassette size, the position of the reel
drive plates automatically changes.
•The maximum recording/playback times are 184
minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for
mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format).
The unit has a frame memory function that allows slow
1
playback without noise. This is available only at +
1
time speed and –
/3-time speed.
/3-
Time code and user bits
On this unit, you can use time code and user bits.
Using the menu, these can be set easily.
Jog audio function
If you use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied), audio can be monitored at various playback
speeds when in jog mode.
Other Features
Built-in color LCD monitor
The unit has a 2-type color LCD (liquid crystal
display) monitor that lets you verify images on the
spot. You can see the setup menus, audio levels, and
system statuses. Menus and data can be superimposed
over the picture being displayed.
Chapter 1 Overview
Remote control
The unit can be operated by remote control from the
CONTROL S system Remote Control Unit (DSRM20, not supplied).
High-speed search function
If you use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied), the unit has a picture search function that
allows you to view color pictures at playback speeds
up to 14 times normal speed (NTSC) or up to 17 times
normal speed (PAL) in both forward and reverse
directions.
You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode.
While searching for scenes, you can also hear playback
audio.
Duplicate, including cassette memory data
Using an i.LINK cable, you can duplicate a tape that
includes time code and cassette memory data, etc. If
the original tape has blank portions, you can duplicate
the tape skipping those portions.
Audio dubbing function
The unit allows you to record just the sound onto the
recorded tape (audio dubbing). (To dub sounds, you
are allowed to use only channel 3 and 4 of the tape
recorded in DVCAM format, the audio mode of which
is 32 kHz.)
Chapter 1 Overview 7 (GB)
Features
Menu system for functionality and
operation settings
The unit provides a menu system to make its various
Chapter 1 Overview
functions easier to use and set up.
Superimposition function
Time code, warnings, menus, and other text data can
be output as analog video signals and can be
superimposed on the image output to the LCD
monitor.
Easy maintenance functions
• Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system
automatically detects an invalid operation, an invalid
connection or a malfunction, and displays a
description, a cause and a recovery method on the
LCD monitor and outputs the data as analog video
signals.
• Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts
four types of time data—operating time, drum
rotation time, tape running time, and tape threading/
unthreading. The digital hours data are indicated on
the menu.
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Location and Function of Parts
Front Panel
1 Cassette compartment
2 KEY INH switch
3 ON/STANDBY
switch and
lamp
4 TIMER selector
5 AUDIO OUTPUT
SELECT selector
6 PHONE LEVEL
control knob
7 PHONES jack
8 RESET button
1 Monitor display section
(see page 11 (GB))
9 CHARACTER DISPLAY switch
1
AUDIO OUTPUT
SELECT
CH-
CH-
1/2
3/4
MIN MAX
KEY INH
ON OFF
NTSC
PAL
DSR-25
VARFIX
CH-1
(DUB CH-3)
CH-2
(DUB CH-4)
4 Display window
(see page 16 (GB))
qa EJECT button
3 Audio control section
(see page 15 (GB))
2 Tape transport control
section
(see page 13 (GB))
0 INPUT SELECT
selector
Chapter 1 Overview
1 Cassette compartment
Insert a standard-size or mini-size DVCAM cassette.
To open or close the compartment, press the EJECT
button qa.
For details of cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on
Video Cassettes” on page 26 (GB).
2 KEY INH (key inhibit) switch
Turning on this switch disables all of buttons to
prevent accidental button operations.
Notes
•In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with
the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony
Remote Commander whose command mode is set to
VTR4. If you want to disable the control from any
Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the
OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.
•The TIMER selector 4 setting has a higher priority
than this switch setting.
•When this switch is set to ON, the ON/STANDBY
switch 3 does not work. To enable the ON/
STANDBY switch, set this switch to OFF.
3 ON/STANDBY switch and lamp
Press this switch to turn the unit on. The ON/
STANDBY lamp lights up in green. When you press
this switch again, the unit goes into the standby mode
and the lamp lights up in red.
Note
When the KEY INH switch is set to ON, this switch
does not work. To enable this switch, set the KEY INH
switch to OFF.
4 TIMER selector
Use to select Auto Repeat or recording using an
external AC timer (not supplied).
REPEAT: Whenever the power is connected to this
unit, a tape rewinds to its beginning automatically
and playback starts. The unit repeats the playback
from the beginning to the first index (if there is no
index on the tape, to an unrecorded portion; if there
is no unrecorded portion, to the end of the tape).
Auto Repeat also functions if you set this selector
to REPEAT during playback or rewinding.
For details on Auto Repeat, see “Automatically playing
back a tape repeatedly (Auto Repeat)” on page 35
(GB).
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Location and Function of Parts
OFF: Auto Repeat or timer recording is released.
REC: Recording begins the moment the power is
connected to the unit.
Note
Chapter 1 Overview
This selector setting has a higher priority than the KEY
INH switch 2 setting.
5 AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector
When the audio mode is set to 32 kHz (4-channel), use
this selector to select the audio channel to be output
via the AUDIO jacks in OUTPUT as well as the
PHONES jack 7.
CH-1/2: channels 1/2 only
MIX: channels 1/2 and channels 3/4
CH-3/4: channels 3/4 only
Notes
•During audio dubbing, if you want to listen to the
sound recorded on the tape, set this selector to CH-1/
2; if you want to listen to the sound being dubbed, set
the selector to CH-3/4. (Only channels 3 and 4 can be
used to dub.)
To check the sound to be dubbed before dubbing, set
this selector to CH-3/4, then press the DUB button
while the unit is in the stop mode. Then you can
listen to the sound of the channels used to dub
(channels 3 and 4).
•When the audio mode is 48 kHz (2-channel), this
selector is disabled. Sounds are output via the
AUDIO jacks in OUTPUT and the PHONES jack 7.
•When this selector is set to MIX, the sound of the
mixed level of the pair of channel 1 and 3 and that of
channels 2 and 4 is output. The signal level of each
channel drops to 50 % (–6 dB).
9 CHARACTER DISPLAY (data items
superimposed on an external monitor) switch
Set this switch to ON to superimpose data items on the
analog video output. Even if you set it to OFF, the tape
label, title and data codes (camera data and date/time
recorded by a camera) are superimposed.
Note
To choose whether or not the tape label, title, or data
codes are displayed, use the menu items. Also, you can
select the data code items to be displayed by pressing
the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander.
0 INPUT SELECT selector
You can select DV, S VIDEO, or VIDEO to input
signals.
The type of signal selected is displayed on the Data
screen on the LCD monitor on the front panel.
Notes
•When you input signals to the DV jack, the following
settings are disabled:
– Setting of the audio input level (–10/–2/+4)
– Audio recording level
– Audio recording level adjustment mode (FIX/VAR)
– Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz)
– Color bars (Cannot be displayed)
•If you change this selector, the screen may
momentarily become bright or noise may appear.
This noise will be recorded.
• Do not change this selector setting during recording.
Otherwise, the recorded image will be distorted or the
signal output from the DV jack will be interrupted.
Also, the unit may mistakenly recognize that a
copyright protected signal has been input.
6 PHONE LEVEL control knob
Controls the volume of the headphones connected to
the PHONES jack 7.
7 PHONES jack
Connect stereo headphones for monitoring sounds
during recording or playback. The audio signal you
want to monitor can be selected with the AUDIO
OUTPUT SELECT selector 5.
8 RESET button
Press this button to initialize the time set on the
internal clock and the time code of the FREE RUN
setting. Use the tip of a ball-point pen or similar tool to
press this button. (The menu item settings are
maintained.)
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qa EJECT (OPEN/CLOSE) (open/close the cassette
compartment) button
Press this button to open or close the cassette
compartment. If you press this button while a cassette
is inside the unit, the compartment opens and the
cassette is ejected.
After removing the cassette, press this button again to
close the compartment.
1 Monitor display section
1 LCD monitor
Chapter 1 Overview
2 CHARACTER DISPLAY
(LCD) selector
3 DISPLAY SELECT selector
4 EXEC button
5 J / j buttons
1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
1)
Displays the playback or EE
pictures. Also,
superimposed time data, status information, menus,
audio level meters, etc. are displayed.
Notes
•The data items superimposed on the LCD monitor are
the same as items superimposed on a monitor
connected to the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors in
OUTPUT.
You cannot make two monitors display different data
items individually.
•The backlight used in the built-in LCD monitor
deteriorates with prolonged use. If the brightness of
the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted, consult your
Sony dealer.
For details on the maintenance of the LCD monitor, see
page 74 (GB).
2 CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) (data items
superimposed on the LCD monitor) selector
Use to superimpose data items on the LCD monitor.
OFF: No data items are superimposed except the
tape label, title, data codes (camera data, and date/
time recorded by a camera).
ON: Data items are superimposed.
ON (BLACK BACK): Data items are displayed on a
black background.
Notes
•To choose whether or not the tape label, title, or data
codes are displayed, use the menu items. Also, you
can select the data code items to be displayed by
pressing the DATA CODE button on the Remote
Commander.
• To adjust the menu items, set the LCD monitor or a
monitor connected to the S VIDEO or VIDEO
connectors in OUTPUT to display the menu. When
neither of the monitors is set, you cannot adjust the
menu items.
3 DISPLAY SELECT selector
Selects the data items displayed on the LCD monitor
or a monitor connected to the S VIDEO or VIDEO
connectors in OUTPUT.
MENU: displays the menu.
DATA: displays time code, remaining tape time, type
of input signal selected, audio mode, presence or
absence of cassette memory, tape label, title, etc.
AUDIO: displays audio levels.
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1) “EE” stands for “Electric to Electric.” In EE mode, the
video and audio signals that are input to the VCR’s
recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic
conversion circuits but instead are output via electric
circuits only. This mode is used to check the input
signals and adjust input levels. The pictures output in EE
mode are referred to as EE pictures.
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Location and Function of Parts
Notes
•You can use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied) or the supplied Remote Commander to
search for a scene using search signals on the tape. In
Chapter 1 Overview
this case, you can search for the scene regardless of
this selector setting.
To display the “–/+” which indicates the direction to
search, set this selector to DATA.
•If you change the selector setting during a search with
the cassette memory, the search aborts.
4 EXEC (execute) button
Press this button to change the setting on the menu
items.
For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on
page 54 (GB).
5 J / j buttons
When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to
MENU, you can select a menu item by pressing these
buttons.
For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on
page 54 (GB).
When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to
DATA, you can adjust the brightness of the LCD
monitor by pressing these buttons. During the
adjustment, the brightness level is displayed as
illustrated below. It disappears one second after you
have adjusted the brightness.
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2 Tape transport control section
7 AUDIO DUB button/indicator
3 PLAY button/indicator
2 REW button/indicator
1 STOP button
1 STOP button
Press this button to stop the current tape transport
operation.
2 REW (rewind) button/indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights and the
tape starts rewinding. During rewind, the picture does
not appear on the monitor (you can see the picture as it
is seen in the EE mode).
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, hold
this button down during rewind, playback or in the
playback pause mode.
If you press the PLAY button while holding this button
down during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning
and starts playback automatically (during rewind, the
REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes).
You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW
SPD on the VTR SET menu.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on
page 65 (GB).
Notes
•If you set EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu to
PB, the EE pictures or EE sounds are not output
while the tape rewinds.
•If you set FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
the tape rewinds.
For details on the tape transport speed of the
SHUTTLEMAX setting, see “FF/REW SPD” in the “VTR
SET menu” on page 65 (GB).
8 DUP button/indicator
6 REC button/indicator
5 PAUSE button/indicator
4 FF button/indicator
3 PLAY button/indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights and
playback begins.
Notes
•If the unit is playing a part of the tape where the
format has been changed between the DVCAM
format and the DV format, or where the color system
of the recorded signals has been changed between
PAL and NTSC, the picture and sound are distorted.
•The unit can play back only tapes recorded in the
DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format.
4 FF (fast forward) button/indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights and the
tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture
does not appear on the monitor (you can see the
picture as it is seen in the EE mode).
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, hold
this button down during fast forward, playback or in
the playback pause mode.
You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW
SPD on the VTR SET menu.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on
page 65 (GB).
Notes
•If you set EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu to
PB, the EE pictures or EE sounds are not output
while the tape is fast-forwarded.
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Location and Function of Parts
•If you set FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to
SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while
fast-forwarding the tape.
For details on the tape transport speed of the
Chapter 1 Overview
SHUTTLEMAX setting, see “FF/REW SPD” in the “VTR
SET menu” on page 65 (GB).
5 PAUSE button/indicator
When you press this button during recording, playing,
or audio dubbing, the current operation goes into the
pause mode. Pressing this button again resumes the
operation. The indicator lights while the unit is in the
pause mode.
6 REC (record) button/indicator
When you press the PLAY button while holding this
button down, the PLAY and REC indicators light and
recording starts.
When the unit is in the stop mode, you can check EE
signals for an image, sound (channels 1 and 2) and
time code by pressing this button. During this check,
the REC indicator lights. To stop this operation, press
the STOP button.
For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu”
on page 62 (GB). For details on time codes, see “DSR-25
time codes” on page 46 (GB).
8 DUP (duplicate) button/indicator
Use to duplicate a tape, including the time code.
During duplication, the indicator lights.
For details on the duplicate function, see “Duplication
(generating a work tape with the same time code)” on page
47 (GB).
When the unit is in the stop mode and a DV signal is
selected and input, you can check the EE signals for an
image, sound and time code by pressing this button.
During the check, the indicator lights. To stop this
operation, press the STOP button.
For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu”
on page 62 (GB). For details on time codes, see “DSR-25
time codes” on page 46 (GB).
Note
The unit can record only in the DVCAM format or in
the SP mode of the DV format.
7 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator
Use this button to dub sounds. The indicator lights
while sounds are being dubbed.
For details on audio dubbing, see “Audio Dubbing” on
page 52 (GB).
When the unit is in the stop mode and the INPUT
SELECT selector is set to other than DV, you can
listen to the EE signal of the sound (channels 3 and 4)
to be dubbed by pressing this button. During this
operation, the indicator lights. To stop the operation,
press the STOP button.
For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu”
on page 62 (GB).
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3 Audio control section
During normal recording, sounds are recorded onto
channels 1 and 2; they cannot be recorded onto
channels 3 and 4. During audio dubbing, sounds are
dubbed onto channels 3 and 4.
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VARFIX
CH-1
(DUB CH-3)
CH-2
(DUB CH-4)
1 AUDIO INPUT (FIX/VAR) switch
Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode.
FIX: With reference to the level set by the AUDIO
INPUT LEVEL selector on the rear panel, the unit
records sounds with fixed gain. (Adjustment of the
AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs 2 is
disabled.) At the maximum, a level that exceeds
the reference level by 20 dB (set by the AUDIO
INPUT LEVEL selector) is acceptable. For
details, see the table below.
AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Acceptable level (max.)
selector
–10 +10 dBu
–2 +18 dBu
+4 +24 dBu
VAR: Enables the AUDIO REC LEVEL control
knobs 2.
1 AUDIO INPUT switch
2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs
2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs (CH-1
(DUB CH-3), CH-2 (DUB CH-4) )
When intending to perform normal recording, by using
these knobs, adjust the levels of the analog audio
signals input to the unit (channel 1 and 2). When
intending to perform audio dubbing, using these knobs,
adjust the levels of channel 3 and 4.
These knobs are enabled only when the AUDIO
INPUT (FIX/VAR) switch 1 is set to VAR.
To display the audio level meters on the LCD monitor,
set the DISPLAY SELECT selector on the monitor
display section to AUDIO (audio screen).
For details on the audio screen, see “Audio screen” on page
24 (GB).
Note
You cannot adjust the audio level of the DV signal.
Notes
•When DV signals are input to the unit, the sound
recorded retains the signal level input, regardless of
the setting of this switch.
•If you input a sound whose level exceeds the
acceptable range, the sound recorded will be
distorted.
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4 Display window
1 END SEARCH button
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2 INDEX button
3 q (cassette)
indicator
4 DVCAM indicator
5 NTSC indicator
6 PAL indicator
NTSC
PAL
1 END SEARCH button
When you press this button, the unit searches the tape
and plays back the last five-second recorded picture.
After playback, the unit turns to the stop mode. Use
this function to record another image at the end of the
last recorded portion or to check the image itself.
Note
If you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end
search function does not work once you eject the
cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use
a cassette with cassette memory, the end search
function works even if you have ejected the cassette
one or more times. If there is a blank portion at the
beginning or between recorded portions, the end
search function may not work correctly.
2 INDEX button
Press this button during recording to mark an index. If
you mark an index at the scene you want to search for,
you can easily find the scene later.
For details on index, see “Recording Functions” on page 40
(GB).
3 q (cassette) indicator
Lights when a digital video cassette is loaded. Even if
the unit is in the standby mode, the indicator lights as
long as a cassette is inside of the unit. While a cassette
is being ejected, the indicator flashes.
4 DVCAM indicator
Lights when the unit is playing back a tape recorded in
the DVCAM format. When REC MODE on the VTR
SET menu is set to DVCAM, this indicator also lights
during recording or when the unit is in the EE mode.
For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on
page 65 (GB).
0 RESET button
9 COUNTER SELECT
selector
8 Time counter display
Drop frame indicator
7 Remote control detector
5 NTSC indicator
Lights when:
•In the EE mode or during recording and the NTSC/
PAL select switch is set to NTSC.
•NTSC formatted video signals are input to the DV
jack.
•a tape that has NTSC formatted video signals is being
played back.
6 PAL indicator
Lights when:
•In the EE mode or during recording and the NTSC/
PAL select switch is set to PAL.
•PAL formatted video signals are input to the DV
jack.
•a tape that has PAL formatted video signals is being
played back.
7 Remote control detector
8 Time counter display
Displays time data (count value of the counter / time
code / user bits), the self-diagnostics code numbers
(page 75 (GB)), or the alarm messages (“Err” (page 72
(GB))).
When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”
appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that
value is positive, the first digit is blank.
When the format of the displayed time code is drop
frame mode, the drop frame indicator, located between
minutes and seconds, lights.
The user bits are displayed with periods (.) after each
digit.
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Notes
•In the playback mode, if the tape has a portion where
recorded signals are not continuous:
– The count value of the counter may not advance
correctly from that portion.
– The displayed value of the time code or user bits
may be temporarily inaccurate.
•When this unit plays back a part of the tape where the
recorded color system has been changed between
PAL and NTSC, the displayed value may be
inaccurate.
•When this unit plays back a part of the tape where the
recording format has been changed between DVCAM
and DV, the displayed value may be inaccurate.
•The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. You
cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.
•The count value of the counter consists of seven
digits. The leftmost digit is not displayed. (i.e.; If the
actual count value is “11:22:11:22,” the displayed
value will be “1:22:11:22.” ) However, the unit
recognizes that the hours value is 11.
9 COUNTER SELECT selector
Selects the time data to be indicated on the time
counter display. Selected time data is also displayed on
the LCD monitor or on the counter display of a
monitor connected to the S VIDEO or VIDEO
connectors in OUTPUT.
COUNTER: Count value of the counter (seven
digits). The value is displayed on a ±12-hour
cycle.
TC: Time code
U-BIT: User bits
switch is set to PAL.
•TC RUN on the TC/UB SET menu is set to FREE
RUN.
0 RESET (counter reset) button
When the COUNTER SELECT selector 9 is set to
COUNTER, pressing this button resets the value
indicated on the time counter display to 0:00:00:00
(0H00M00S00F).
Notes
•This button cannot reset the value of the time code or
user bits.
•To reset the value of the time code or user bits, use
TC PRESET or UB PRESET on the TC/UB SET
menu.
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Note
The count value of the counter of this unit is
determined by calculation based on the time code, that
is, simple approximation. Therefore, in cases such as
the following, the value may be inaccurate.
•There is a portion where the time code is not
continuous on the tape you are using.
•The time code in both the drop frame mode and the
non-drop frame mode are recorded on the tape you
are using (For NTSC only).
•There is a blank portion between recorded portions
on the tape you are using.
•A tape recorded using the PAL color system is being
used in this unit when the NTSC/PAL select switch is
set to NTSC.
•A tape recorded using the NTSC color system is
being used in this unit when the NTSC/PAL select
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Rear Panel
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1 OUTPUT connectors
2 INPUT connectors
3 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
selector
4 NTSC/PAL select switch
1 OUTPUT connectors
Used to output analog video and audio signals. To
connect a device equipped with S-video input, use the
S VIDEO connector on the unit.
When the CHARACTER DISPLAY switch is set to
ON, data items, such as time data, menus, and
warnings, are superimposed on a monitor connected to
the S VIDEO and the VIDEO connectors.
For details on the superimposed data items, see
“Displaying Various Data” on page 23 (GB).
The audio output level of this unit is 2 Vrms (full bit).
When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is set
to MIX, that drops to 50 % (–6 dB).
Notes
•Data items superimposed on a monitor connected to
these connectors are the same as those superimposed
on the LCD monitor.
You cannot make two monitors display different data
items individually.
•If you want to output video signals without text data,
carry out the following operations.
– Set the CHARACTER DISPLAY switch on the
front panel to OFF.
– Set TITLE DISP and LABEL DISP on the CM
SET menu to OFF.
–Depending on the displayed items, press the DATA
CODE or SEARCH SELECT button on the
Remote Commander to clear the text data on the
monitor screen.
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8 LANC jack
7 CONTROL S IN
jack
6 AC IN connector
5 DV jack
For details on text data, see “Displaying Various Data”
on page 23 (GB).
For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on
page 58 (GB).
•In the EE mode (when the input signal is output as an
analog signal) or during recording, the subcarrier of
the color signal is not synchronized with the
horizontal sync signal. The color of the picture or the
horizontal sync signal may be distorted depending on
the type of monitor connected to the unit.
•Sync and burst signals of the EE pictures output via
these connectors are not synchronized.
•If DV input has been selected, color and luminance
may be distorted in the EE mode, depending on the
monitor.
•The unit only can accept standard video signals.
If you input the types of video signals shown below,
recorded picture, sound and the EE picture output via
these connectors may be distorted.
– Signals from some home game machines
–Blue background screen or gray background screen
from a consumer VCR
– Pictures played at a speed other than normal by a
VCR that does not have the TBC (Time Base
Corrector)
–Video signals in which the sync signals are
distorted
– Signals from a defective cassette (tape or recording
condition is bad) played by an analog VCR that
does not have TBC
2 INPUT connectors
Use to input analog video and audio signals. To
connect a device equipped with S-video output, use the
S VIDEO connector on the unit. During normal
recording, sounds are recorded onto channels 1 and 2;
they cannot be recorded onto channels 3 and 4. During
audio dubbing, sounds are dubbed onto channels 3 and
4.
Notes
• In the audio dubbing mode, the AUDIO (CH-1/3)
jack functions as channel 3 input and the AUDIO
(CH-2/4) jack functions as channel 4 input.
• To input balanced audio signals via AUDIO jacks,
use a conversion cable as shown below. (The COLD
side is open.)
For details on conversion cables, refer to the instruction
manual of the devices you use.
GND
HOT
COLD ×
3 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL (–10/–2/+4) selector
Selects one from among –10 dB, –2 dB, or +4 dB
according to the audio level of the signal input via the
AUDIO jacks in INPUT.
Notes
•If this selector setting is not appropriate, clipping
distortion or noise may occur.
•For more information on the setting of this selector,
see “When you set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
selector” on page 71 (GB).
4 NTSC/PAL select switch
Used to switch the color system of signals that will be
recorded on the unit when you use analog input.
Before inputting NTSC or PAL formatted analog video
signals, set this switch to the appropriate position
according to the color system of the signal input.
Notes
•If the color system of the input signals is different
from that of the switch setting, picture will be
blanked.
•While signals are input to the DV jack or during
playback, this switch setting is invalid. The unit
detects the color system of the signals automatically.
•When this switch is set to PAL, the unit works as a
PAL model. Therefore, the time code generated by
the unit during recording in the DVCAM format is
that of the non-drop frame mode. Even if an NTSC
formatted signal is input to the DV jack, the time
code generated by the unit is non-drop frame mode as
long as the switch is set to PAL, regardless of the TC
FORMAT setting on the TC/UB SET menu. If you
intend to set the unit to generate the time code in the
drop frame mode, set this switch to NTSC.
•The color system of the signals output from the unit
is the one recorded on the tape being played back.
The unit cannot convert the color system of signals of
one system into that of the other. (For example:
converting NTSC formatted signals into PAL
formatted signals is not possible) Therefore, to view
or record the signal output from the unit, you need a
device compatible with the color system of the
signals output from the unit.
•When the color system of playback signals is
different from the one last used on the unit, playback
picture and sound will be distorted and time code will
be discontinuous for a short time at the beginning of
the playback.
•If you play back a tape with both NTSC and PAL
color system recordings, the following limitations are
applied.
–At the point where the color system of the recorded
signals changes, the picture may be distorted or
audio noise may be output.
– The tape transport control buttons may be disabled
until the tape running is stabilized.
•Do not change this switch setting during recording.
•At the beginning or end of playback, if the color
system of signals recorded on the tape used is
different from this switch setting, pictures and sounds
output from the unit, and pictures on the LCD
monitor, etc., may be distorted.
5 DV jack (4-pin)
Used to input/output the digital signal that complies
with the i.LINK standard (Recommended cable: VMCIL4415 (A), VMC-IL4615 (A)). Use when a device
connected to the unit has a DV jack. If you connect the
unit and another device using DV jacks, you can
minimize deterioration of picture quality during
recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by
means of digital signal processing. For details, refer to
the instruction manual of the external device.
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Notes
• If video signals have been input to the DV jack and
you output these video signals to the S VIDEO or
VIDEO connectors, the sync and burst of the
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corresponding EE pictures are not synchronized.
•i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “
” are trademarks and
indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE
1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.
•This jack can accept only DV signals.
•If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or
reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull
out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet
beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV
cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet,
high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the
DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a
malfunction.
•When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to
this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6pin DV jack.
6 AC IN connector
Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied power
cord.
Even if the unit is in the standby mode, it consumes
power. To turn the unit off completely, pull the plug
out from the AC outlet.
8 LANC jack
Use when controlling the tape transport operation of
1)
the unit using a device that has a LANC
Notes
jack.
•The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S
functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions. A
device that is set to LANC-S mode cannot be
connected to this unit. Either this, the unit or the other
device may not operate properly.
•If the device that you connect to this unit has a
SHUTTLE A/B switching function and a LANC-M
function, set the device to the SHUTTLE B mode.
•The LANC connection transmits signals such as
control signals, time code, time counter data, and
status data.
•Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function
as LANC jacks.
•When using this unit as a player, set the LANC mode
on the recorder to M. A device that does not have an
M / S switching function cannot be used to control
this unit.
7 CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack)
Connects to the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied) for controlling this unit.
Note
When using the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied), set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu
to CONTROL S.
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1) LANC (Local Application Control bus system):
Bidirectional interface to control a consumer VCR
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Supplied Remote Commander
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1 EJECT button
2 SEARCH SELECT
buttons
3 Buttons for playing
at various speeds
4 PAUSE button
5 REW button
6 PLAY button
EJECT
××××
VTR RMT-DS5
qs 1 switch
qa DATA CODE button
0 INDEX WRITE button
9 REC buttons
8 STOP button
7 FF button
1 EJECT button
Note
When there is no cassette inside the unit, you cannot
open/close the cassette compartment, even if you press
this button.
In this case, press the EJECT button on the front panel
of the unit instead.
2 SEARCH SELECT buttons
Press these buttons to search for scenes using the
search function.
For details on the search function, see “Searching using the
search function” on page 33 (GB).
3 Buttons for playing at various speeds
You can play back a tape at normal speed or at a speed
other than normal with these buttons.
For details, see “Playing at various speeds” on page 33
(GB).
4 PAUSE button
5 REW (rewind) button
6 PLAY button
7 FF (fast forward) button
8 STOP button
9 REC (record) buttons
When you press both these buttons at the same time,
the REC indicator and PLAY indicator on the front
panel light and recording begins.
0 INDEX WRITE button
Press this button during recording to mark an index.
For details on an index, see “Marking an index” on page 40
(GB).
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qa DATA CODE button
Press this button to display the data codes (recording
date/time, camera data).
For details on data codes, see “Displaying information
(data codes) recorded on a tape” on page 32 (GB).
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qs 1 (on/standby) switch
Notes
•The command mode of the supplied Remote
commander is set to VTR4. You cannot change this
setting.
•Set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to
WIRELESS to enable the Remote Commander to
control the unit.
•In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with
the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony
Remote Commander whose command mode is set to
VTR4. If you want to disable the control from any
Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the
OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.
Battery installation
3 Replace the lid.
Notes on batteries
• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when
inserting batteries.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix
different types of batteries.
• If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander
for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
from battery leakage. If the batteries have leaked,
remove them, wipe the battery compartment dry and
replace the batteries with new ones.
To remove the batteries
Remove the lid as step 1 and take out the batteries.
1 Push and slide the lid to open.
2 Install two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with
the correct polarity.
Be sure to install the
battery from the # side.
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Displaying V arious Data
The unit can display various superimposed data items
on the built-in LCD monitor or on a monitor connected
to the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors in OUTPUT.
To display various data items on the LCD monitor, set
the CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector to ON or
ON (BLACK BACK).
To display various data items on an external monitor,
set the CHARACTER DISPLAY switch to ON.
You can select data items to be displayed using the
DISPLAY SELECT selector.
Menu screen
To display the menu screen, set the DISPLAY
SELECT selector to MENU. You can change or
confirm the menu item settings on this screen.
For details on the menu, see “Chapter 5 Adjusting and
Setting Through Menus” on page 54 (GB).
TC ⁄ UB SET
TC
TC PRESET
CM
UB PRESET
DISP
DV IN TC
V
TC MAKE
A
TC RUN
VTR
TC FORMAT
ETC
1 Cassette memory indicator
This item is shown when a cassette with cassette
memory has been loaded. If the cassette is ejected
while data is being written on the cassette memory, the
indicator flashes.
2 Tape transport mode indicator
Displays the tape transport mode.
3 Time counter (time code/user bits/count value of
the counter) indicator
Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or
user bits. By setting the COUNTER SELECT selector
on the front panel, you can select the item to be
displayed.
TC
When the time code is displayed,
appears to its left.
In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed between
the minutes and seconds. (Example: 00:12.58:00)
When the user bits are displayed,
appears to their
UB
left.
When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”
appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that
value is positive, the first digit is blank.
The count value of the counter consists of seven digits.
If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, diagnostics
code numbers are displayed.
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Data screen
To display the data screen, set the DISPLAY SELECT
selector to DATA. You can confirm important
information for recording or playback, such as time
code or remaining tape time, on this screen.
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TC
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DEW
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00:12:34:12
122min
PHOTO – 1 0
SEARCH
DVCAM
NS 48K
DV IN
4
5,6
7
8
9
q;
qa
Notes
•The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. You
cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.
•The count value of the counter consists of seven
digits. The leftmost digit is not displayed. (i.e.; If the
actual count value is “11:22:11:22,” the displayed
value will be “1:22:11:22.” ) However, the unit
recognizes that the hours value is 11.
4 Remaining tape time indicator
Displays the remaining tape time.
Note
When you insert a cassette in which the tape has been
rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show
the remaining tape time. The remaining tape time is
displayed after the tape runs for a while.
5 Search indicator
Displays the search mode when you search for scenes
using the Remote Commander or the DSRM-20 (not
supplied).
For details on the search function, see “Searching using the
search function” on page 33 (GB).
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Displaying V arious Data
6 Index indicator
Displays INDEX MARK when an index has been
marked.
7 Caution indicator
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Displays a caution.
For details on cautions, see “Alarm Messages” on page 72
(GB).
8 DVCAM/DV indicator
In the EE or recording mode, displays the recording
format selected in REC MODE on the VTR SET
menu. During playback, displays the recording format
of the picture.
9 Audio mode indicator
In the EE or recording mode, displays the audio mode
selected in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu.
During playback or audio dubbing, displays the audio
mode recorded on the tape. When you input a signal to
the DV jack, displays the audio mode of that signal.
0 Input signal indicator
Displays the INPUT SELECT selector setting.
When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV
and a DV signal is being input: Detects the
audio mode of the signals being input. (The
setting of AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET
menu becomes invalid.)
Audio mode: 48 kHz (2-channel, 16 bits)
–∞40 30 20 10 0
·· · · ··
CH1 ||||||||||||||||||·|··· ·
CH2 |||||||||||||||||·|···· ·
(The levels of two channels, channels 1 and 2, are
displayed.)
dB
Audio mode: 32 kHz (4-channel, 12 bits)
(a)When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is
set to CH-1/2 or CH-3/4
qa NS (Non standard) audio mode indicator
This item is shown when a tape recorded in the unlock
audio mode is played back or when an unlock mode
signal has been input to the DV jack. In EE mode,
when REC MODE in the VTR SET menu is set to DV
SP, this item is always shown.
For details on the unlock mode, see “Compatibility of
DVCAM and DV Format” on page 76 (GB).
Audio screen
To display the audio screen, set the DISPLAY
SELECT selector to AUDIO. You can confirm or
adjust the audio levels on this screen. The display of
this screen changes depending on the audio mode and
the setting of the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector.
The unit detects the audio mode as follows:
In the playback mode: Detects the audio mode
recorded on the tape.
In the recording/EE mode: Detects the selected
audio mode in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO
SET menu.
–∞40 30 20 10 0
·· · · ··
CH1 ||||||||||||||||||·|··· ·
CH2 |||||||||||||||||·|···· ·
CH3 | ·
CH4 | ·
(The levels of four channels, channels 1 to 4, are displayed.
During playback, if the sounds are recorded onto channels 3
and 4, their levels meters will fluctuate. However, during
normal recording, you cannot record sounds onto the
channels 3 and 4.)
dB
(b)When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is
set to MIX
-∞
40 30 20 10 0
CH1 ⁄ 3 ||||||||||||||||||·|·· ·
CH2 ⁄ 4 |||||||||||||||||·|····
·· ····
dB
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(The mixed level of channels 1 and 3 is displayed on CH1/3;
that of channels 2 and 4 is displayed on CH2/4. The signal
level of each channel is dropped to 50% (–6 dB).)
When the unit is in the audio dubbing mode
and the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is
set to CH-1/2 or CH-3/4
–∞40 30 20 10 0
·· · · ··
CH1 ||||||||||||||||||·|··· ·
CH2 |||||||||||||||||·|···· ·
CH3 ||||||||||||||||||||||| |
CH4 |||||||||||||·|········ ·
dB
(The levels of playback sound are displayed on CH1 and
CH2. The levels of input sound to be dubbed are displayed
on CH3 and CH4. When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT
selector is set to MIX, the mixed level of the pair of
channels 1 and 3 and that of channels 2 and 4 is displayed.
The signal level of each channel is dropped to 50 %
(–6 dB). In this case, the meters are as illustrated in (b)
above. To check only the sound to be dubbed before
dubbing, press the DUB button while the unit is in the stop
mode. Then, only the levels meters of the channels used to
dub (channel 3 and 4) fluctuate.)
Note
In the EE, recording, or audio dubbing (only the
channels used to dub) mode, if the input levels exceed
0 dB, the portions of the meters that exceed 0 dB turn
to red. (Only when the audio mode is 32 kHz (4channel, 12 bits) and the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT
selector is set to MIX, that portions of the levels
meters do not turn to red even if the meters exceed 0
dB.) During playback or while DV signals are input,
the levels meters do not turn to red.
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Notes on Video Cassettes
Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
Notes on Video Cassettes
Chapter2
Playback and
Recording
Usable cassettes
Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM
cassettes with this unit. The PDV-184 can record
programs for 184 minutes and the PDVM-40 can
record for 40 minutes (DVCAM format).
You can get the highest quality pictures with this
digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes.
Using other cassettes does not ensure sufficient
reliability. We recommend using DVCAM cassettes so
that you can record your one-time events in the highest
quality.
DVCAM cassetteMini DVCAM cassette
Cassette memory
Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted
on some Standard DVCAM cassettes and Mini
DVCAM cassettes. When you record a program, the
recording date and time, and the programs’ position on
the tape are stored in the cassette memory so that you
can quickly locate the program later on.
cassette indicates that you can use the cassettes to store
up to 16 kbits of data. On this unit, you can use
cassettes on which up to 16 kbits of data can be stored.
on a
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, slide in
the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette so that the red
portion becomes visible. To record on a tape, slide out
the switch so that the red portion is hidden.
REC/SAVE switch
Set to SAVE.
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REC
SAVE
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