SONY DSR-25 User Manual

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DSR-25

3-073-884-12(1)

Digital Videocassette

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Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

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DSR-25

 2002 Sony Corporation

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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).

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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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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

/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).

/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

playback without noise. This is available only at +

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.

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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.)

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Features

Menu system for functionality and operation settings

The unit provides a menu system to make its various

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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

AUDIO OUTPUT

SELECT

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

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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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OFF: Auto Repeat or timer recording is released. REC: Recording begins the moment the power is

connected to the unit.

Note

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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.

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1 Monitor display section

1 LCD monitor

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2 CHARACTER DISPLAY

(LCD) selector

3 DISPLAY SELECT selector

4 EXEC button

5 J / j buttons

1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

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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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

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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.

BRT

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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

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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•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

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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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Location and Function of Parts

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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Location and Function of Parts

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

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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

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

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.

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

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 PRESET

UB PRESET

DISP

DV IN TC

TC MAKE

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.

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

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.

DEW

DETECTED

00:12:34:12

122min

PHOTO – 1 0

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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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.)

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.)

(b)When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is

set to MIX

-∞

40 30 20 10 0

CH1 ⁄ 3 ||||||||||||||||||·|·· · CH2 ⁄ 4 |||||||||||||||||·|····

·· ····

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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).)

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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 |||||||||||||·|········ ·

(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

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Notes on Video Cassettes

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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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SAVE

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Checking the tape for slack

Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes

To insert a cassette

Notes

•Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be damaged.

•Do not eject/load the cassette in a place subject to light. The internal sensor of the unit may operate incorrectly if too much light falls on the unit.

Mini cassette (Insert the mini cassette into the center of the cassette compartment.)

Standard cassette

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Tape window facing upward

The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit and the cassette compartment closes.

To eject the cassette

1 With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button.

The cassette compartment opens.

2 After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette

so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit.

Notes

•When inserting a cassette, hold the back edge of the cassette in the center and push it until the cassette is inserted deep into the unit. If you hold the ends, the cassette may not be loaded properly.

•If the cassette does not load or is loaded only halfway, eject it once, then insert it again. In such a case, if you insert the cassette forcibly, the cassette may not be loaded properly or malfunctions may occur.

•It takes a few seconds for the unit to recognize the cassette and find the proper location on the tape being loaded.

The cassette is unloaded and ejected.

2 Remove the cassette from the unit. Press the

EJECT button to close the cassette compartment.

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Notes on Video Cassettes

Notes on Playback/Recording

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not successful due to a malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc.

On recording

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You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this unit. If you start recording protected video and audio signals, a warning appears on the monitor screen and the unit stops recording. During recording, if you change the INPUT SELECT selector setting, the unit may mistakenly recognize that a copyright protected signal has been input.

On playback

When you play back software having copyright protected signals on this unit, you may not be able to copy it onto other equipment.

Limitations caused by differences in format

The unit can record and play back tapes recorded in DVCAM format. It can also record and play back tapes recorded in DV format (SP mode). However, due to differences in format, you may not be able to play back or edit some tapes affected by recording conditions of the tape (e.g., a tape originally recorded in DV format is dubbed in DVCAM format).

For details, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format” on page 76 (GB).

If a tape has both a portion recorded in the DVCAM format and one recorded in the DV format (SP mode), the following limitations are applied when you play back the tape with this unit:

•The image may be distorted and noise may occur at the point where the recording format changes on the tape.

•The tape transport control buttons may be disabled until the tape speed is stabilized.

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Playback

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

Connections for Playback

To digital video equipment with a DV jack

The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality recording. The signal flow is automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections for input and output. Also, connecting the unit to an editing controller via DV jacks, you can configure a digital non-linear editing system.

For connections of the editing controller and this unit, refer to the editing controller instruction manual.

Monitor

DSR-25 (rear panel)

i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied)

Notes

•With the DV connection, data codes (recording date/ time, camera data) recorded on the source tape are transmitted to the recorder. As a result, when you play back a recorded tape on this unit and press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander, the same data codes as those recorded on the source tape are displayed on the monitor screen.

•If no picture appears via the DV jack, disconnect the i.LINK cable (DV cable), then reinsert it straight.

•For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use.

•Edit functions are specified by the editing software. For details on the editing methods, refer to the instruction manual of the editing software.

•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.

•If you connect the input connectors of this unit to the output connectors of a recorder or that of a monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, perform one of the following: – Set DV EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to OFF. – Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a position

where a signal is not currently being input.

–Disconnect the cables.

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DV jack

Digital video equipment with a DV jack

Monitor

: Signal flow

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Playback

To video equipment without a DV jack

You can connect this unit to video equipment without a DV jack. Use this unit as follows.

Recorder

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Monitor

Audio input

Video input S-video input

Audio cable (Phono jack) (not supplied)

75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

DSR-25 (player) (rear panel)

Monitor

S-video cable (not supplied)

Connect either an S-video cable or 75 Ω coaxial cable as a video cable.

Note

If you connect the input connectors of this unit to the output connectors of a recorder or that of a monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, perform one of the following:

•Set EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu to PB.

•Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a position where a signal is not currently being input.

•Disconnect the cables.

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Settings for Playback

Playback Procedures

Preparation on the player (this unit)

Note

Various text data are superimposed on the analog video output. If you want to record 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.

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).

1 Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s

input switch according to the signals input.

2 Set up the recorder.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the recorder.

This section describes the procedures used to play back a tape and send signals to another VCR. For details on the procedures required when using a computer as a recorder, refer to the instruction manual of your computer or the user’s manuals of the software installed on it.

1 After checking the tape for slack and confirming

that the q indicator is off, hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into this unit.

The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit.

For details on checking the tape for slack, see “Notes on Video Cassettes” on page 26 (GB). For details on inserting a cassette, see “To insert a cassette” on page 27 (GB).

Note

Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be damaged.

2 Press the PLAY button on this unit.

This unit starts playback.

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3 Turn this unit on.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To pause playback

Press the PAUSE button on this unit.

Notes

•When this unit plays back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and sound may be distorted.

•The unit can play back only tapes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format.

•When this unit plays back a part of the tape where the recorded color system has been changed between PAL and NTSC, the picture and sound will be distorted.

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Playback

Playback Functions

Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape

If you record on a tape using a Sony digital camcorder (DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.), data codes can be recorded on the tape. The data codes consist of recording date/time and

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camera data (the shutter speed, SteadyShot, iris, white balance, program AE mode, gain, date and time). You can check these data items during playback on this unit.

First, set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to DATA. If the selector is set to other than DATA, the data codes are not displayed. Press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander during playback. Each time you press the DATA CODE button, the display changes in sequence as follows: no data code t recording date/time t camera data

t no data code .....

Also, using DATA CODE on the DISPLAY SET menu, you can select a data item to be displayed.

For details on the DISPLAY SET menu, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 62 (GB).

No indicator

Recording date/time

Date

Notes

2000 12 25 19 : 20 : 30

Camera data

MANUAL 10000 ATW F 1.6 0 dB

Time

Shutter speed SteadyShot Program AE

White balance Gain Iris

•If the data codes were not recorded, “- - -” appears instead.

•This unit cannot record camera data. Camera data items show the settings of a tape recorded by a digital camcorder (DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/ PD100P, PD100A/PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/ 250P, etc.).

•Some of the camera data items displayed by this unit are different from those shown on the digital camcorder.

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Playing at various speeds

You can enjoy playback functions using the Remote Commander.

Playback options

Play at 1/10 of normal speed

Play at 1/3 of normal speed

Play at normal speed

Play at twice the normal speed

Play frame by frame

Fast forward the tape while monitoring pictures

Rewind the tape while monitoring pictures

Operation

Press × 1/10 button during playback.

Press × 1/3 button during playback.

Press × 1 button during playback.

Press × 2 button during playback.

Press FRAME c/C buttons during pause. If you keep pressing one of these buttons, playback continues, frame by frame.

Press the playback or when playing at various speeds.

button during normal

•Even if you set JOG AUDIO on the AUDIO SET menu to ON, sound may not be output or may be interrupted depending on differences in the recording formats (DVCAM/DV) or the condition of the tape.

•Sounds played back at various speeds may be difficult to hear or understand. However, this function is convenient whether or not sounds have been recorded.

Searching using the search function

There are four kinds of search available on this unit: – Searching for the beginnings of recordings: Index

– Searching for the boundaries of recorded tape by

title: Title search*

– Searching for a point on the tape where the recorded

date changes: Date search

– Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode

with a digital camcorder: Photo search

*A function available only on a cassette with cassette

memory

To search for scenes, use the supplied Remote Commander or the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied).

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To change playback direction

Press the FRAME c/C buttons during normal playback or when playing at various speeds. To play back in the forward direction, press the C button; in the backward direction, press the c button.

To hear the sound while playing at various speeds

If you want to hear the sound when playing at various speeds, set JOG AUDIO on the AUDIO SET menu to ON.

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 64 (GB).

Notes

•When the command mode of a Sony device / remote commander is set to VTR4; – if you press the ×1/3 button on the supplied Remote

Commander while pointing it toward a Sony device other than this unit, the playback speed may turn to 1/5 of normal speed.

– if you press the ×1/5 button on a remote

commander while pointing it toward this unit, the playback speed will turn to 1/3 of normal speed.

•If the unit keeps playing at 1/10 of normal speed in forward or reverse for more than one minute, the unit will begin to play back forward at normal speed.

To search with the cassette memory

If you set CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu to ON and the cassette has cassette memory, the scenes are listed in the chronological order in which they were made. You can search using this chronological list. If the cassette does not have cassette memory, you cannot search for scenes in chronological order.

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 58 (GB).

1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote

Commander or the SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) to select the search type: INDEX, TITLE, DATE or PHOTO SEARCH.

A chronological list appears on the monitor screen.

When selecting INDEX SEARCH

INDEX SEARCH CH 1 0 0 / 2 / 2 8 1 : 0 0 LINE 2 0 0 / 3 / 7 1 2 : 5 9 LINE 3 0 0 / 3 / 1 1 3 : 0 5 LINE 4 0 0 / 5 / 5 1 9 : 0 0 LINE 5 0 0 / 7 / 3 1 0 : 1 5 LINE 6 0 0 / 1 0 / 2 8 1 2 : 2 0 LINE

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Playback

The displayed forms of the date and time can be changed by setting DATE DISP and TIME DISP on the DISPLAY SET menu. For PAL model, “PROG” is displayed instead of “CH.”

For details on the DISPLAY SET menu, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 62 (GB).

2 Press the . or > button to select a scene.

The unit starts searching and when it locates the scene, begins playback. During Photo search, the

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unit turns to the playback pause mode.

To search without cassette memory

When you use a cassette without cassette memory, the unit searches in the order of the actual positions of the scenes, regardless of the setting of CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu.

On a cassette with cassette memory, when you want to perform searches with this procedure, set CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu to OFF.

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 58 (GB).

Note

Title search is not available when searching a cassette without cassette memory.

1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote

Commander or the SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) to select the search type.

When selecting INDEX SEARCH

INDEX 00

The unit starts searching backwards or forwards until the number comes to zero, then plays back the scene. During Photo search, the unit turns to the playback pause mode.

How signals are recorded

There are four different signal types, one for each search method; index, title, date and photo signals. They are recorded by the digital camcorder (DSR-200/ 200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/ PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.). However, the type of signal recorded and where it is recorded (on the tape or in the cassette memory) depend on whether the cassette has cassette memory or which type of video equipment is used for recording. Please note that if the signals for a certain search type are not recorded, you cannot perform that type of search. For details on the signals used for a particular type of search, refer to the instruction manual of the recorder.

Signals that can be recorded on this unit are as follows.

Signals for In cassette memory On tape

Index search* Yes Yes Title search No No Date search No Yes Photo search No No

* If AUTO INDEX on the VTR SET menu is set to ON and the

unit is in the stop mode, when you start recording, the unit automatically marks a signal for Index search. If AUTO INDEX is set to OFF, the unit does not mark it.

pressing the INDEX button on the unit or the INDEX WRITE

button on the Remote Commander marks a signal for Index search regardless of the AUTO INDEX setting.

Notes

During recording,

•If you record another program over the beginning of the search signals, you will not be able to locate the original program.

(The search screens are displayed only on the Data screen.)

2 Press the . or > button repeatedly to locate

the scene you want.

Each time you press the . or > button, the unit searches for the previous or next search point. When a search point is located, its number is indicated on the monitor screen.

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Search signal

ABC

CADB

If D is recorded over the beginning of B...

B cannot be searched for

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•You cannot add search signals after recording. To add a search signal for Auto Repeat, start recording from the point where you want to add it.

•When recording on this unit, signals for Index search do not have information on the day of the week.

•Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment.

About the cassette memory

•A tape with the using the 16 kbit cassette memory, you can store up to 135 search signals. (The number changes depending on the memory capacity of various cassettes. It also changes depending on the data size combination of index, title, date, photo, and tape label data stored on a tape.) This unit is capable of storing and retrieving up to 16 kbits of information in cassette memory.

•To locate scenes that did not fit in the cassette memory, or to locate scenes in order of their position on the tape, set CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu to OFF. You can use the same procedure to search for a scene on a tape without cassette memory.

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 58 (GB).

Note

The number of search signals that you can record is limited by the cassette memory space available when you start recording. When you use a previously recorded tape for repeated recordings, make more memory space available by erasing unwanted items using ITEM ERASE or ERASE ALL on the CM SET menu before you start recording.

mark has cassette memory. When

Automatically playing back a tape repeatedly (Auto Repeat)

2 Press the REW button. (If the tape is already

rewound, press the PLAY button.)

The unit rewinds the tape to its beginning, and starts playback automatically. The unit repeats the playback from the beginning to the first index (if there is no signal for Index search on the tape, to the next unrecorded portion; if there is no unrecorded portion, to the end of the tape).

Auto Repeat using an external AC timer

If you connect an external AC timer (not supplied) to this unit, you can repeat playback automatically at a preset time.

1 Connect this unit to an external AC timer (not

supplied).

DSR-25 (rear panel)

AC timer

to an AC outlet

2 Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this

unit to REPEAT.

3 Set the starting time on the external AC timer.

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This unit can repeat the playback of all or a part of the tape.

1 Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this

unit to REPEAT.

At the preset time, the power of this unit turns on, and after a few seconds (no more than 30), Auto Repeat playback starts automatically. The unit repeats the playback from the beginning to the first index (if there is no signal for Index search on the tape, to the next unrecorded portion; if there is no unrecorded portion, to the end of the tape).

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Notes

•The unit cannot detect a signal for Index search or an unrecorded portion within 20 seconds of the beginning of the playback.

•When you intend to turn the unit off, press the STOP button on this unit to stop the tape transport operation beforehand. If you turn the unit off while a tape is running, for example, by using an AC timer, the unit or the tape may be damaged.

•The editing software used on the digital non-linear

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editing system may mark an index signal on a tape itself. Therefore, if you use a tape on which signals transmitted from a digital non-linear editing controller are recorded or a copy tape made from one, using digital dubbing, Auto Repeat may not be performed correctly.

To stop Auto Repeat

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To release the Auto Repeat mode

Set the TIMER selector on the front panel to OFF.

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Recording

This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit for dubbing or as a stand-alone recorder.

Connections for Recording

To digital video equipment with a DV jack

For connections of the editing controller and this unit, refer to the editing controller instruction manual.

Monitor

DSR-25 (rear panel)

i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied)

DV jack

Notes

•With the DV connection, the sound is recorded in the same audio recording mode as that of the source tape. To record in a different audio recording mode from the source tape, use the analog connection instead.

•With the DV connection, data codes (recording date/ time, camera data) recorded on the source tape are transmitted to the recorder (this unit). As a result, when you play back a recorded tape on this unit and press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander, the same data codes as those recorded on the source tape are displayed on the monitor screen. However, the contents of the cassette memory are not transmitted. If you want to transmit the contents of the cassette memory, use the duplicate function.

•If no picture appears via the DV jack, disconnect the i.LINK cable (DV cable), then reinsert it straight.

•If the editing software used has the capability to output the time code as well as the video and audio signals from the digital non-linear editing controller to this unit, and you intend to record that time code, set DV IN TC on the TC/UB SET menu of this unit to EXTERNAL.

For details on the TC/UB SET menu, see “TC/UB SET menu” on page 56 (GB).

•When DV IN TC on the TC/UB SET menu is set to EXTERNAL, if you input time code that is not continuous or does not advance correctly to the DV jack, the value of the recorded or displayed time code may not be equal to the actual value of the input one. If you use a tape recorded in such condition, you may not be able to perform search or edit, depending on the devices you use.

•For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use.

•Edit functions are specified by the editing software. For details on the editing methods used, refer to the instruction manual of the editing software.

•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.

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Digital video equipment with a DV jack

Monitor

: Signal flow

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Recording

•If you connect the output connectors of this unit to the input connectors of a player or that of a monitor,

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a humming noise may be generated or the image may

Monitor

Player

S-video output

be distorted. If these phenomena occur, perform one of the following: – Set DV EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to OFF. – Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a position

where a signal is not currently being input.

–Disconnect the cables.

To video equipment without a DV jack

You can connect this unit to video equipment without a DV jack. Use this unit as a recorder as follows.

DSR-25 (recorder) (rear panel)

Monitor

Video output Audio output

S-video cable (not supplied)

75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (phono jack) (not supplied)

Connect either an S-video cable or 75 Ω coaxial cable as a video cable. Use a conversion cable for the audio connection, depending on types of audio output connectors on the player (see page on 19 (GB)).

Notes

•During recording, analog input signals can be output simultaneously from the DV jack for backup. Set DV EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to ON.

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: Signal flow

For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on page 65 (GB).

•If you connect the output connectors of this unit to the input connectors of the player, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, set the INPUT SELECT selector to a position where a signal is not currently being input, or disconnect the cables.

•Distorted signals (e.g., when played back at a speed other than normal) may not be recorded or may be distorted.

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Settings for Recording

Preparation on the recorder (this unit)

Notes

•Before recording, set the date and time on the unit so that the recording time can be written into the search signal. You can set the date and time by setting CLOCK SET on the OTHERS menu.

For details on the OTHERS menu, see “OTHERS menu” on page 67 (GB).

•Editing may not be possible with a signal that is copyright protected.

•During a recording, the tape transport control buttons (except STOP and PAUSE) are disabled to prevent the tape running mode from being changed by an incorrect operation. To disable the STOP and PAUSE buttons, set the KEY INH switch to ON after the unit starts recording. In this case, set the KEY INH switch to OFF first, then stop or pause the recording.

1 Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s

input according to the input signals.

Even if an NTSC formatted signal is input to the DV jack, the time code generated by the unit is non-drop frame mode 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 the switch to NTSC.

4 Turn this unit on. 5 Select an input signal by switching the INPUT

SELECT selector on this unit.

DV: to record input signals from the DV jack S VIDEO: to record input signals from the S

VIDEO connector in INPUT

VIDEO: to record input signals from the VIDEO

connector in INPUT

Note

Do not change the selector setting during recording. Otherwise, noise is output to the picture and sound and that portion will not be recorded properly.

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2 Set up the player to play back a tape.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the player.

3 When the player is connected to the INPUT jacks

on this unit, set the NTSC/PAL select switch on this unit to the appropriate position according to the input signals.

For NTSC formatted signals, set the switch to NTSC and for PAL formatted signals, set it to PAL.

For details on the NTSC/PAL select switch setting, see “Rear Panel” on page 18 (GB).

Notes

•Do not change the NTSC/PAL select switch setting during recording.

•If the color system of the input signals is different from that of the switch setting, picture will be blanked.

•When the signals are input to the DV jack, the unit detects the color system of the input signal automatically. However when the NTSC/PAL select switch is set to PAL, the time code generated by the unit while recording in DVCAM format changes to the non-drop frame mode.

6 Select the audio mode. (With a DV connection,

skip this step.)

Select the desired mode by setting AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu.

Audio mode Set the menu to

4-channel mode FS32K

2-channel mode FS48K

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 64 (GB).

7 Set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL selector on the

rear panel properly according to the audio level of the player.

8 Select the audio recording level adjustment mode

using the AUDIO INPUT switch.

Note

You cannot adjust the recording level if you record signals input via the DV jack.

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9 If necessary, adjust the audio recording level by

turning the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs.

You can adjust the recording level with the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs if you have selected VAR in step 8. While looking at the audio level meters on the LCD monitor, turn the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs to adjust the recording level. Adjust the audio recording level so that it does not exceed 0 dB when the audio signal is at

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its maximum. If the recording level exceeds 0 dB, the recorded sound will be distorted. When the audio mode is set to FS32K (4-channel mode), the sound is recorded onto channels 1 and 2. To listen to the sound being recorded, set the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector to CH-1/2.

Notes

•In the DVCAM format, there are two audio modes, with either two channels at FS48K or four channels at FS32K. It is not possible to select other modes (for example with two channels at FS32K).

•During recording, you cannot change the audio mode.

•If you intend to dub a sound on the tape after it has been recorded, set AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu to FS32K (4-channel mode) before recording.

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 64 (GB).

Recording Procedures

For details on inserting a cassette, see “To insert a cassette” on page 27 (GB).

Note

Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be damaged.

2 Press the playback button on the player.

The player starts playback.

3 On this unit, press the PLAY button while holding

the REC button down.

The unit starts recording. If AUTO INDEX on the VTR SET menu is set to ON, the index is marked.

Note

When you do not want to mark an index at the beginning of the recording, set AUTO INDEX on the VTR SET menu to OFF.

For details on the VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on page 65 (GB).

To stop recording

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To pause recording

Press the PAUSE button on this unit.

To start recording using the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied)

On the Remote Control Unit, press the PLAY button while holding the REC button down.

This section describes the procedures used to record signals sent from another VCR to this unit. For details on the procedures required when using a computer as a player, refer to the instruction manual of your computer or the user’s manuals of the software installed on it.

1 After checking that the REC/SAVE switch on the

cassette is set to REC, checking the tape for slack and confirming that the q indicator is off, hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into this unit.

The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit and the tape will be ready to record.

For details on the REC/SAVE switch and checking the tape for slack, see “Notes on Video Cassettes” on page 26 (GB).

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Recording Functions

Marking an index

By pressing the INDEX button on the unit or the INDEX WRITE button on the Remote Commander during recording, you can mark an index signal at any place on the tape. The index signal is inserted for five seconds. If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily find the scene later. If AUTO INDEX on the VTR SET menu is set to ON, the index signal is marked automatically when the unit in the stop mode starts recording. While the index is being marked, the “INDEX MARK” indicator appears for about seven seconds on the Data screen (see page 23 (GB)).

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If you use a cassette with cassette memory, the index will also be marked in the cassette memory.

2 Insert a tape for recording.

Notes

•You cannot mark a new index while the “INDEX MARK” indicator is being displayed.

•If you record on a portion of the tape where an index has been marked, the index will be erased. You cannot delete just an index while keeping the image or sound.

•You cannot mark an index during playback, duplicating or audio dubbing operations. The INDEX button and the INDEX WRITE button are disabled in these operations.

•The cassette memory space available limits the number of indexes that you can mark. When you use a previously recorded tape for repeated recordings, make more memory space available by erasing unwanted items using ITEM ERASE or ERASE ALL on the CM SET menu before you start recording.

To use an index during playback

You will need the Remote Commander or the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied).

For details on the playback functions using the Remote Commander, see “Searching using the search function” in “Playback Functions” on page 33 (GB).

3 Set the INPUT SELECT selector of this unit to

select the input signal.

4 Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this

unit to REC.

5 Set the timer-on time on the connected AC timer.

At the preset time, the power of this unit turns on automatically and recording starts after a few seconds (no more than 30). Set the timer allowing a margin for the recording to start. You do not need to press the REC button.

Note

When you intend to turn the unit off, press the STOP button on this unit to stop the tape transport operation beforehand. If you turn the unit off while a tape is running, for example, by using an AC timer, the unit or the tape may be damaged.

If the tape ends before the recording source stops operation

The tape stops.

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AC timer recording

By connecting this unit to an external AC timer (not supplied), you can start recording at a preset time.

1 Connect this unit to an external AC timer (not

supplied).

DSR-25 (rear panel)

Recording source (external tuner, etc.)

VIDEO in INPUT

AC timer

to an AC outlet

To stop recording during timer recording

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To release the AC timer recording mode

Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this unit to OFF.

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Setting the Time Code and User Bits

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT

TC CM

DISP

A VTR ETC

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT RETURN

TC CM DISP

A VTR ETC

00:00:00:00

Setting the Time Code

Setting the Time Code and User Bits

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Chapter3

This unit can set, display, record and play back the time code and user bits.

Note

The items explained in this section can be set only when you record in DVCAM format.

Using the Internal Time Code Generator

You can set the initial time code value generated by the internal time code generator. In addition, you can set the user bits to record data such as the date, time, scene number, reel number, or other useful information. The time data settings are set by using the menu.

For details on the menu, see “Chapter 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus” on page 54 (GB).

To set the initial time code value

This section describes how to set the time code’s initial value.

•To set the initial time code value, you need to set TC MAKE on the TC/UB SET menu to PRESET beforehand.

For details on TC MAKE, see “TC/UB SET menu” on page 56 (GB).

1 Display the menu on the monitor.

For details on displaying the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on page 54 (GB).

(TC FORMAT can be set only when the NTSC/ PAL select switch on the rear panel is set to NTSC.)

2 Press the J/j buttons to select TC/UB SET, then

press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

Notes

•The time code can be set only in a DVCAM format recording. It cannot be set in a DV format recording. Make sure to set REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DVCAM.

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3 Press the J/j buttons to select TC PRESET, then

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT

TC CM DISP

A VTR ETC

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT RETURN

TC CM DISP

A VTR ETC

00:00:00:00

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT RETURN

TC CM DISP

A VTR ETC

00 00 00 00

RESET PRESET RETURN

press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

DISP

DV IN TC

TC MAKE

TC RUN

VTR

TC FORMAT

ETC

RETURN

00:00:00:00

RESET PRESET RETURN

4 Press the J/j buttons to select PRESET, then

press the EXEC button. The following menu appears.

To set the value of the user bits

You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the time code track.

Note

The user bits can be set only in a DVCAM format recording. They cannot be set in a DV format recording.

1 Display the menu on the monitor.

For details on displaying the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on page 54 (GB).

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

DISP

DV IN TC

TC MAKE

TC RUN

VTR

TC FORMAT

ETC

RETURN

OOOO

00:00:00:00

oooo

SET CANCEL

5 Set the first two digits. Press the J/j buttons to

select the number, then press the EXEC button.

6 Repeat step 5 to set the other digits. 7 Press the J/j buttons to select SET, then press the

EXEC button. The initial time code value is set and the menu

display returns to that of step 2.

8 Press the J/j buttons to select RETURN, then

press the EXEC button. The menu display returns to that of step 1.

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2 Press the J/j buttons to select TC/UB SET, then

press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

3 Press the J/j buttons to select UB PRESET, then

press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

To cancel the time code setting

Select CANCEL in step 7, then press the EXEC button.

To reset the time code Select RESET in step 4, then press the EXEC button.

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4 Press the J/j buttons to select PRESET, then

press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

DISP

DV IN TC

TC MAKE

TC RUN

VTR

TC FORMAT

ETC

RETURN

OOOO

00 00 00 00

oooo

SET CANCEL

5 Set the first two digits. Press the J/j buttons to

select the number, then press the EXEC button.

6 Repeat step 5 to set the other digits.

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7 Press the J/j buttons to select SET, then press the

EXEC button.

The user bits are set and the menu display returns to that of step 2.

8 Press the J/j buttons to select RETURN, then

press the EXEC button.

The menu display returns to that of step 1.

Notes

•When this item is set to EXTERNAL, the time code input via the DV jack and the user bits set in UB PRESET are recorded.

•When you set REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DV SP, this item cannot be used. Even if this item is set to EXTERNAL, when you set REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DV SP, the setting becomes invalid and the unit records the internal time code.

•When this item is set to EXTERNAL, the INPUT SELECT selector on the front panel is set to DV, and no signal is input via the DV jack, or the software of the editing controller does not output a time code, if you start recording, bars (– –:– –:– –:– –) are recorded as time code. At the point that the input of a signal begins, the time code of that signal will be recorded.

•When this item is set to EXTERNAL, if you input time code to the DV jack that is not continuous or does not advance correctly, the value of the recorded or displayed time code may not be equal to the actual value of the input one. If you use a tape with this problem, you may not be able to perform search or edit, depending on the devices you use.

To set the time code when the recording starts

To cancel the user bits setting

Select CANCEL in step 7, then press the EXEC button.

To reset the user bits Select RESET in step 4, then press the EXEC button.

To select the time code to be recorded when DV signals are recorded in DVCAM format

Set DV IN TC on the TC/UB SET menu to select whether to record the internal time code or an external one.

INTERNAL: Records the time code internally

generated.

EXTERNAL: Records the time code with video and

audio signals input via the DV jack.

Set TC MAKE on the TC/UB SET menu to select the time code to be recorded when recording starts.

REGEN: The time code value is set to continue the

time code from the time code already recorded on the tape. If you start recording from a blank portion of the tape, the time code starts from 00:00:00:00.

PRESET: The time code starts from the value set in

TC PRESET on the TC/UB SET menu.

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To set the advancement mode

Set TC RUN on the TC/UB SET menu to switch the advancement mode (counting up).

REC RUN: Time code advances only while

recording.

FREE RUN: Time code advances even when the

unit is not recording. This mode is used to set the current time as the initial time code value.

Notes

•If you set the advancement mode to FREE RUN, the time code will be updated by the internal clock while the unit’s power is off. The time code may have been delayed or advanced somewhat if you turn on the unit power again, play back a tape, or set the INPUT SELECT selector to DV.

•If the internal backup battery charge is exhausted, the time code of the FREE RUN setting will be initialized. The internal backup battery is fully charged if you connect the power to the unit for about 8 hours. A fully charged internal battery can run for about two weeks.

Notes

•In a DV format recording, the drop-frame mode is used automatically.

•When the NTSC/PAL select switch on the rear panel 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 nondrop 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 NTSC/PAL select switch is set to PAL, regardless of the setting of this item. If you intend to set the unit to generate the time code in the drop frame mode, set the NTSC/PAL select switch to NTSC.

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To set the frame mode (For NTSC only)

Set TC FORMAT on the TC/UB SET menu to switch the frame mode.

AUTO: Automatically sets the mode in accordance

with the loaded tape. If nothing is recorded on the tape, the mode is set to the non-drop frame mode. If the unit cannot read the frame mode correctly from the tape, the unit will use the mode that was set in the last position it was able to read correctly on the tape. If you remove the cassette, the mode of the last position it was able to read correctly is cleared and the mode is set to the non-drop frame mode. If TC MAKE is set to PRESET, the mode is also set to the non-drop frame mode.

DF: Selects the drop frame mode. NDF: Selects the non-drop frame mode.

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Setting the Time Code and User Bits

DSR-25 time codes

This unit has a DV jack. The time code displayed and recorded on the tape differs as shown below when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV and when it is set to other than DV.

DV IN TC

INPUT SELECT

selector

Playback

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INTERNAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

EXTERNAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

a) This includes stop, fast-forward or rewind. If the unit

cannot read the time code on the tape correctly, the counter displays “– –:– –:– –:– –”.

b) “DUB1”, “DUP1” and “REC1” represent the state of the

unit when you press each of these buttons (AUDIO DUB, DUP or REC) in the stop mode.

Mode

Playback Audio dubbing

Playback at various

speeds

DUB1 Duplicate

DUP1 Recording

Recording Pause

REC1 Recording

Recording Pause

REC1 Duplicate

DUP1 Recording

Recording Pause

REC1 Recording

Recording Pause

REC1

Time code/User bits displayed and recorded

Time code/user bits on the tape

Time code/user bits of another device connected to the DV

jack

Time code/user bits internally generated

Time code/user bits of another device connected to the DV jack

Time code input of another device connected to the DV jack and user bits internally generated

Time code/user bits internally generated

c) The time code is also displayed on the time counter

display in the display window.

d) Only when REC MODE on the VTR SET menu is set to

DVCAM. When REC MODE is set to DV SP, the internally generated time code is output.

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Duplication and Audio Dubbing

Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)

If you copy a source tape using the DUP (duplicate) button on this unit, you can copy the time codes recorded on the source tape as they are. You can easily make a work tape having the same time codes as the source tape. The duplicate function on this unit works only when using a source tape recorded in DVCAM format and with DV connections. This unit functions as a recorder. To perform duplication on this unit, make sure to change REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DVCAM first.

To set the duplicate mode

This unit has three duplicate modes. Set DUPLICATE on the VTR SET menu to select a duplicate mode as follows.

AUTOq

CASSETTE MEMORY COPY): The player and

the recorder automatically rewind the tape to the beginning to start duplicating. The cassette memory is also duplicated.

AUTOq (AUTO TAPE COPY): The player and

the recorder automatically rewind the tape to the beginning to start duplicating. The cassette memory is not duplicated.

(AUTO TAPE COPY WITH

MANUALq (MANUAL TAPE COPY): The tape

is duplicated from any location. The cassette memory is not duplicated.

Duplicating a tape

The duplicate procedure differs depending on the duplicate mode.

Notes

•If you operate the player while duplicating, the duplicate process may be interrupted and the tape may not be correctly duplicated. Do not operate the player while duplicating.

•You can duplicate a tape regardless of the DISPLAY SELECT selector setting, but the duplication screen will be displayed only when the DISPLAY SELECT selector has been set to DATA.

AUTOq

or AUTOq duplicate mode

1 Connect this unit and the player using an i.LINK

cable (DV cable, not supplied). After turning on the power of this unit and the player, set the INPUT SELECT selector on this unit to DV.

2 Press the STOP button on this unit to stop the tape

transport operation.

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Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)

3 While holding the DUP button down, press the

PLAY button on this unit.

This unit and the player will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning. This unit enters the duplicate-standby mode. The player enters the playback pause mode. Then the DUP and PLAY indicators on this unit light and the duplication starts.

If you press the PAUSE and PLAY buttons while holding the DUP button down in step 3

This unit and the player will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning. This unit enters the duplicatestandby mode. The player enters the playback pause mode. This unit does not start duplication until you press the PAUSE button.

To stop duplication

Press the STOP button on this unit.

Notes

•You cannot pause during a duplicate process.

•Before you start duplication, make sure that the

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player has finished loading the cassette.

•The duplication starts after the i.LINK communication is established so that the first part of the source tape is dropped on the copied tape.

•Set auto repeat to OFF when the player has an auto repeat function and set auto rewind to ON when the player has an auto rewind function.

•If the player has a still timer function, set the still timer to the longest time possible to ensure enough time for rewinding the tape to the beginning.

•If you have selected AUTOq the cassette memory will be duplicated after the tape has been duplicated. While the cassette memory is being duplicated, an indicator showing the progress of the duplication appears on the LCD monitor and on the analog video output. Duplicating the cassette memory takes up to a few minutes depending on the amount of data. In the following cases, duplication of the cassette memory will be cancelled and the duplicate operation will be completed without duplicating the cassette memory. If, while the cassette memory is being duplicated; – you press the STOP button. – you turn off the power of this unit or of the player. – you eject the cassette. – you disconnect the DV cable.

duplicate mode,

If the duplication of the cassette memory stops for some reason, the cassette memory on the duplicated tape will be completely erased.

•When you use a DSR-45/45P as the player or recorder, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch of the DSR-45/45P to LOCAL.

•If you operate the player while duplicating and the PLAYER UNCONTROLLABLE warning message appears and duplication is stopped, press the STOP button on this unit, then repeat the procedure from step 3.

•Normally, the player and recorder rewind their tapes automatically after duplication. However, depending on the specifications, some players do not.

MANUALq duplicate mode

1 Connect this unit and the player using an i.LINK

cable (DV cable, not supplied). After turning on power of this unit and the player, set the INPUT SELECT selector on this unit to DV.

2 Locate the points where you want to start playback

and recording.

3 Press the STOP button on this unit to stop the tape

transport operation.

4 While holding the DUP button down, press the

PLAY button on this unit.

This unit enters the duplicate-standby mode. The player enters the playback pause mode. Then the DUP and PLAY indicators on this unit lights and duplication starts.

To adjust the point where duplication starts

In step 4, while holding the DUP button down, press the PAUSE button and the PLAY button. This unit will not start duplication until you press the PAUSE button again. After confirming that the PLAYER display has changed to READY (flashing) on the LCD monitor, adjust the duplication start point using the player, then press the PAUSE button on this unit to start duplication.

To stop duplication

Press the STOP button on this unit.

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Notes

•You cannot pause during a duplicate process.

•Before you start duplication, make sure that the player has finished loading the cassette.

•The duplication starts after the i.LINK communication is established so that the first part of the source tape is dropped on the copied tape. Play back the source tape from the preceding point.

•If the player has an auto repeat function, set the function to off.

•You may not be able to duplicate the first part of the source tape. Locate the recorded portion on the source tape, then start duplicating.

•If there is a blank portion on the tape, the first part of the recorded portion that follows may be dropped on the copied tape.

•If you start duplication at some midpoint in the tape, the search function may not work correctly on the copied tape or problems may occur when editing. It is recommended that you select AUTOq

AUTOq for the duplicate mode.

Detecting a blank portion during duplication

If the unit detects a blank portion on the source tape during duplication, the skip function will automatically skip the blank portion, reducing the length of the recorded part of the tape. (This function is available only when the duplicate mode is AUTOq AUTOq.) The operations of the player and recorder (this unit) when a blank portion is detected are as follows:

Detected status on source tape

Detects a blank portion

10 seconds after detection of a blank portion

Detects next recorded portion

Returns to the location immediately before the blank portion ends

Player/Recorder (this unit) operation

Player: Continues playing the

tape.

Recorder: Continues

recording.

Player: Continues playing the

tape another 10 seconds and searches

forward. Recorder: Stops. Player: Rewinds the tape at

about –2 times normal

speed to the location

immediately before the

blank portion ends. Recorder: Remains stopped. Player: After entering the

playback pause mode,

starts playing the tape. Recorder: After entering the

recording pause mode, starts recording.

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This unit performs the above operations automatically, reducing the blank portion by 10 or more seconds in duplicating a tape.

Notes

•If the duplicate mode has been set to MANUALq, this unit will not skip a blank portion even if detects one.

•Depending on the specifications, the skip function may not work on some players.

•When this unit resumes duplication, the first part of the recorded portion on the source tape may be dropped on the copied tape.

•A recorded portion of less than one minute between two blank portions may not be duplicated.

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Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)

Warnings about duplication

If an error occurs during duplication, a STOP/ CAUTION number and warning message will be displayed on the LCD monitor and the analog video output screen. Except for STOP/CAUTION No. 60 (RECORDER: SHORTER TAPE), “Err” is displayed on the display window.

STOP/

CAUTION

No.

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Warning Message

RECORDER: [DV IN] NOT SELECTED

i.LINK CABLE: DISCONNECTED

i.LINK CABLE: MULTI CONNECTION

i.LINK CABLE: BUS RESET

PLAYER: RECORDING

PLAYER: NO CASSETTE

PLAYER: UNCONTROLLABLE

PLAYER: NOT DVCAM

PLAYER: UNCONTROLLABLE

PLAYER: TAPE INFO. UNKNOWN

PLAYER: CM ERROR

PLAYER: EMERGENCY STOP

PLAYER: DEW STOP

RECORDER: DVCAM NOT SELECTED

RECORDER: NO CM

RECORDER: CM ERROR

RECORDER: STOP

The following table lists these warnings and messages. If a warning message is displayed, check this table and take the appropriate action.

Cause/Remedy

The INPUT SELECT selector on the recorder (this unit) is not set to DV. t Set the INPUT SELECT selector to DV.

The DV cable is not connected correctly. t Connect the DV cable correctly.

There are multiple DV connections or the DV connection is looped. t You cannot connect multiple devices. Connect only one player to this unit.

The DV cable has been unplugged and plugged in again. t Check the DV cable connection. Try to duplicate again.

The player is in the recording mode.

There is no cassette in the player.

The player cannot be controlled, or the duplicate mode has been set to MANUALq and the source tape has reached the end of the tape.

The player rejects control.

The player is disabled or is in a different mode than the recorder (this unit) has requested.

The source tape is not recorded in the DVCAM format. t You can only duplicate a tape recorded in the DVCAM format.

The player has been manually operated or the player’s protection function cancelled the playback pause mode when the duplicate mode was set to AUTOq

The information on the cassette in the player cannot be read. t If the cassette information is correct, clean the terminal on the cassette and insert the cassette again

The player could not read the cassette memory during duplication. t If the cassette memory is correct, insert the cassette again.

The player has detected self-diagnostics. t Refer to the instruction manual of the player.

Moisture condensation has occurred in the player. t Refer to the instruction manual of the player.

REC MODE on the VTR SET menu of the recorder (this unit) is set to DV SP. t Set REC MODE to DVCAM.

The cassette in the recorder (this unit) does not have cassette memory, but the recorder tried to duplicate the cassette memory. t Insert a cassette with cassette memory.

The cassette memory data cannot be written in the cassette in the recorder (this unit). t Clean the terminals on the cassette

The recorder (this unit) stopped while duplicating.

or AUTOq.

(see page 74 (GB))

(see page 74 (GB)).

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STOP/

CAUTION

No.

b) c)

Warning Message

RECORDER: HEAD CLOG

PLAYER: COPYRIGHT PROTECTED

RECORDER: SMALLER CM SIZE

RECORDER: SHORTER TAPE

Cause/Remedy

The recorder (this unit) detected self-diagnostics. t

For details on self-

diagnostics, see page 75 (GB).

Moisture condensation has occurred in the recorder (this unit). t If a cassette is in the unit, remove the cassette and power on and wait more than one hour.

The recorder’s (this unit) video heads are clogged. t Clean the video heads with the supplied cleaning cassette

A copyright protected signal is recorded on the cassette in the player. t You

cannot copy a copyright protected signal.

The cassette memory in the recorder (this unit) is smaller than the cassette memory on the source tape. t Use a cassette that has larger cassette memory than the one on the source tape. (This error is displayed only when the duplicate mode has been set to AUTOq

The player’s cassette tape length is longer than that of the recorder’s (this unit)

cassette and duplication has failed. t Use a cassette with a tape length that is

longer than the one in the player.

The player’s cassette tape length is longer than that of the recorder’s (this unit)

cassette and there is a possibility that the duplication may fail. t Use a cassette

with a tape length that is longer than the one in the player. (This message is

displayed as a caution for 10 seconds after the start of duplication.)

(see page 73 (GB))

a) If the player could not read the cassette memory when

duplication started, this unit determines that the player’s cassette does not have cassette memory and duplication of the cassette memory will be cancelled. The duplicate operation will be completed without duplicating the cassette memory and this warning message will not be displayed.

b) This unit detects tape length from the cassette memory

data. Even if two tapes with the same length in the DVCAM format have been inserted in the player and the recorder (this unit), complete duplication may not be done due to the tape length error and this warning may not be displayed. As a result, if you search the cassette memory in the duplicated tape, the tape may not have a search point even though the cassette memory has the search point data.

c) If the cassette in the player does not have cassette

memory, this warning is not displayed.

Note

If any warning message not listed in the table is displayed, consult your Sony dealer.

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Audio Dubbing

CH1/2

MIN MAX

CH3/4

ON OFF

AUDIO OUTPUT

SELECT

KEY INH

Audio Dubbing

You can record just sound on a recorded tape. (Audio dubbing)

Notes

•You can dub the sound onto a DVCAM-formatted tape (recorded) in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/ 12 bits). You cannot dub the sound on a tape in the 48 kHz audio mode (2-channel/16 bits). If the audio mode of the recorded tape is 32 kHz, you can dub the sound regardless of the AUDIO MODE setting on the AUDIO SET menu.

For details on “AUDIO MODE,” see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 64 (GB).

DSR-25

Headphones

PHONES

(front panel)

DSR-25 (rear panel)

Analog video output AUDIO OUTPUT

•The sound is dubbed only onto channels 3/4. You cannot dub the sound onto either of them or channels 1/2.

Connection of external devices

The following shows an example of a basic connection for audio dubbing.

Video input

Audio input

Monitor

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Sound source

Audio output

AUDIO INPUT

Dubbing sound

1 Connect the unit and the sound source using a

phono jack cable (not supplied).

2 Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a setting other

than DV.

3 Switch the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL selector to

select the audio input signal level (–10, –2 or +4).

4 Play back the tape inserted in this unit.

5 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the

PAUSE button to turn the unit to the playback pause mode.

6 While holding the AUDIO DUB button down,

press the PLAY button to turn the unit to the audio dubbing pause mode.

The AUDIO DUB indicator on this unit lights.

7 Set the AUDIO INPUT switch to FIX or VAR.

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8 Adjust the recording level by turning the AUDIO

REC LEVEL control knobs.

You can adjust the recording level with the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs if you have selected VAR in step 7. While looking at the audio level meters on the LCD monitor, turn the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs and adjust the recording level. Adjust the audio recording level so that the recording level does not exceed 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. If the recording level exceeds 0 dB, the sound will be distorted.

9 Press the PAUSE button.

The PAUSE indicator goes off and audio dubbing starts.

To pause audio dubbing

Press the PAUSE button. Pressing the PAUSE button again resumes audio dubbing.

To stop audio dubbing

Press the STOP button.

To monitor the sound you want

Set the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector as follows:

CH-1/2: You can listen to sound recorded on

channels 1/2 on the tape.

CH-3/4: You can listen to sound to be dubbed on

channels 3/4.

MIX: You can listen to the sound on the tape and the

dubbed sound.

For details on the audio levels display in the audio dubbing mode, see page 24 (GB).

Notes

•You can monitor the sound on the tape while dubbing the sound. However, there are some delays between the sound being recorded and the sound being played. When you play back the tape after audio dubbing, you might hear the dubbed sound later than the sound monitored during audio dubbing.

•You cannot dub sounds onto a blank portion of the tape.

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Operating the Menus

Adjusting and Setting Through Menus

Operating the Menus

Chapter5

The unit allows you to set various parameters in the menus. Before you start using the unit, set the internal clock in CLOCK SET on the OTHERS menu. Except for clock setting, you can use all other factory-set default parameters but change them as needed.

Notes

•If the internal backup battery is exhausted, the time set in the internal clock and the time code of the

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FREE RUN setting will be initialized. The internal backup battery is fully charged if you connect the power to the unit for about 8 hours. A fully charged internal battery can run for about two weeks.

•Do not pull out the plug of the power cord from an AC outlet or the unit while adjusting the menu or the brightness of the LCD monitor. Otherwise, the settings of the menu may be changed accidentally.

Displaying the menu

1 Set the CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector

to ON or ON (BLACK BACK).

2 Set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to MENU.

The menu is superimposed on the LCD monitor.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

DISP

DV IN TC

Icons

TC MAKE

TC RUN

VTR

TC FORMAT

ETC

Submenus

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Changing the menu settings

Menu Organization

1 Pressing the J/j buttons, select the menu icon

you want to change, then press the EXEC button.

2 Pressing the J/j buttons, select the submenu you

want to change, then press the EXEC button.

3 Pressing the J/j buttons, change the setting. 4 Press the EXEC button to return to the submenu. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4, as needed.

To return to step 1

Press the J/j buttons to select press the EXEC button.

RETURN, then

The menu of this unit consists of the following menus and submenus.

TC/UB SET TC PRESET

UB PRESET DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT

CM SET CM SEARCH

TITLE DISP LABEL DISP TAPE LABEL ITEM ERASE ERASE ALL

DISPLAY SET DATA CODE

EE/PB SEL LTR SIZE COLOR BAR DATE DISP TIME DISP

VIDEO SET PB YNR

PB CNR

AUDIO SET AUDIO MODE

JOG AUDIO

VTR SET REC MODE

AUTO INDEX STILL PICT FF/REW SPD DUPLICATE DV EE OUT STILL TIME FROM STILL

OTHERS COMMANDER

AC ON MODE AUTO STBY BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR CLOCK SET HRS METER

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Operating the Menus

Menu Contents

Initial settings are indicated with rectangles.

TC/UB SET menu

Note

All items can be set only when you record in DVCAM format.

Icon/Menu

TC/UB SET

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Submenu (page)

TC PRESET

(page 42 (GB))

UB PRESET

(page 43 (GB))

DV IN TC

(page 44 (GB))

Setting

Resets/Sets the time code value.

RESET: Resets the time code value to 00:00:00:00. PRESET: Sets the time code value. RETURN : Returns to the TC/UB SET menu without changing the time code value.

Note

To set the initial time code value, you need to set TC MAKE to PRESET first. If TC MAKE has been set to REGEN, you cannot change the time code using this item.

Resets/Sets the user bits value.

RESET: Resets the user bits value to 00 00 00 00. PRESET: Sets the user bits value. (You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal

values (0 to 9, A to F) (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the user bits.)

RETURN : Returns to the TC/UB SET menu without changing the user bits value.

Selects whether to record internal time code or external time code while the unit records the signals input via the DV jack in DVCAM format.

INTERNAL : Records the time code generated by the internal time code generator. (The

value of the time code or user bits depends on the settings of other menu items, such as TC PRESET, UB PRESET, or TC MAKE.)

EXTERNAL: Records the time code along with the video and audio signals input via the

DV jack. (The internally generated user bits are recorded.)

Notes

• When you set REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DV SP, this item cannot be used. Even if this item is set to EXTERNAL, when you set REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DV SP, the setting becomes invalid and the unit records the internal time code.

• When this item is set to EXTERNAL, the INPUT SELECT selector on the front panel is set to DV, and no signal is input via the DV jack, or the software of the editing controller does not output a time code, if you start recording, bars (– –:– –:– –:– –) are recorded as time code. At the point that the input of a signal begins, the time code of that signal will be recorded.

• When this item is set to EXTERNAL, if you input time code to the DV jack that is not continuous or does not advance correctly, the value of the recorded or displayed time code may not be equal to the actual value of the input one. If you use a tape with this problem, you may not be able to perform search or edit, depending on the devices you use.

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Icon/Menu

TC/UB SET

Submenu (page)

TC MAKE

(page 44 (GB))

TC RUN

(page 45 (GB))

TC FORMAT

(page 45 (GB))

Setting

Selects the time code when you start recording.

REGEN : The time code value is set to continuous time code from the one already

recorded on the tape. If no time code is recorded on the tape, it starts from 00:00:00:00.

PRESET: The time code starts from the value set in TC PRESET on the TC/UB SET

menu.

Selects the advancement mode (counting up).

REC RUN : Time code value advances only while recording. FREE RUN: Time code value advances even when the unit is not recording. (This mode is

used to set the current time as the initial time code value.)

Notes

• If you set the advancement mode to FREE RUN, the time code will be updated by the internal clock when the power is off. Therefore, when you turn on the unit again, the time code may have been delayed or advanced somewhat.

• If the internal backup battery is exhausted, the time code of the FREE RUN setting is initialized.

Selects the frame mode.

AUTO : Automatically sets the frame mode in accordance with the inserted cassette. (If

nothing is recorded on the tape, the mode is set to the non-drop frame mode. If the unit cannot read the frame mode correctly in the tape, the unit will use the frame mode that was set in the last position it was able to read correctly on the tape. If you remove the cassette, the mode of the last position it was able to read correctly is cleared and the mode is set to the non-drop frame mode. If TC MAKE is set to PRESET, the mode is also set to the non-drop frame mode.)

DF: Selects the drop frame mode. NDF: Selects the non-drop frame mode.

Notes

• When the NTSC/PAL select switch is set to PAL, the unit works as a PAL model. Therefore while recording in the DVCAM format, the time code generated by the unit turns to 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 this item setting. If you intend to set the unit to generate the time code in the drop frame mode, set the NTSC/PAL select switch to NTSC. As a result, this item setting returns to the status which was set before the NTSC/PAL switch was flipped to PAL.

• Regardless of this item setting, the frame mode is set to drop frame when you record in DV format (Only for NTSC).

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Operating the Menus

CM SET menu

Icon/Menu

CM SET

Submenu (page)

CM SEARCH Selects the mode used to search scenes.

TITLE DISP Selects whether or not to display the title.

LABEL DISP

Setting

ON : Searches scenes using the cassette memory. (If the cassette does not have

cassette memory, the search for the scenes can be done using the search signals on the tape.)

OFF: Always searches scenes using the search signals on the tape.

ON : Displays the title. OFF: Hides the title.

Notes

• The title input with the camera or external device is displayed. You cannot enter a title using this unit.

• The unit cannot display a font that the unit does not have.

• The title is displayed on the LCD monitor or analog video output.

• The title is only displayed if you have set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to DATA.

Selects whether or not to display the tape label.

ON : Displays the tape label. OFF: Hides the tape label.

Notes

• The tape label is displayed on the LCD monitor or analog video output.

• The tape label is only displayed if you have set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to DATA.

• If the tape label has been made with another VCR or camcorder, this unit cannot display a tape label that includes a font that the unit does not have.

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Icon/Menu

CM SET

Submenu (page)

Setting

TAPE LABEL Makes a tape label. (You can enter up to 10 characters on a tape label.)

If you select this item, one of the following symbols appears. If no cassette is loaded, nothing is displayed.

: Cassette with cassette memory

: Cassette without cassette memory

You can make a tape label as follows: 1 On the TAPE LABEL screen, select a line that has the alphabet character you want by

pressing the J/j buttons and the EXEC button. (The cursor moves to the first character of the line.)

TAPE LABEL

__________

–

[

]

[

]

TAPE LABEL

__________

–

[

]

[

]

2 Select a character by pressing the J/j buttons and the EXEC button. (The selected

character is entered. To erase a character, select [ P ]; the last character is erased.)

TAPE LABEL

__________

–

[

]

[

]

TAPE LABEL

S_________

–

[

]

[

]

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2. After entering all characters for the tape label, select [SET].

Note

The unit cannot display the TAPE LABEL screen in the following cases:

• The unit does not have a cassette inserted or the tape is being unloaded.

• The cassette does not have cassette memory.

• The cassette memory is full of data other than the tape label data.

• The cassette is write-protected.

• The tape is being recorded.

• The tape is being duplicated.

• The cassette memory is being used.

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Operating the Menus

Icon/Menu

CM SET

Submenu (page)

ITEM ERASE

Setting

Erase a cassette memory item. If you select this item, one of the following symbols appears. If no cassette is loaded, nothing is displayed.

: Cassette with cassette memory

: Cassette without cassette memory

The available items are as follows:

INDEX ALL: Erases the index data. TITLE ALL: Erases the title data. DATE ALL: Erases the date data. PHOTO ALL: Erases the photo data.

You can erase an item as follows:

1 Select an item to erase by pressing the J/j buttons and the EXEC button. 2 To erase the item, select OK, otherwise select RETURN. (If you select OK, the unit will

check again to see if you really want to erase the item.)

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

CM DISP

A VTR ETC

I NDEX ALL

TITLE ALL DATE ALL PHOTO ALL RETURN

RETURN OK

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

CM DISP

TITLE ALL

DATE ALL

PHOTO ALL

VTR

RETURN

ETC

I NDEX ALL

RETURN OK

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

I NDEX ALL

DISP

TITLE ALL

DATE ALL

PHOTO ALL

VTR

RETURN

ETC

RETURN EXECUTE

3 To erase the item, select EXECUTE, otherwise select RETURN. (If you select

EXECUTE, the ERASING message will flash, and the unit will start erasing the item in the cassette memory. While the ERASING message is flashing, you cannot use the J/j buttons or the EXEC button. After the item has been erased, the COMPLETE message appears. Press the J/j buttons or the EXEC button to erase the COMPLETE message.)

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CM SET

ITEM ERASE

CM DISP

A VTR ETC

I NDEX ALL

TITLE ALL DATE ALL PHOTO ALL RETURN

ERASING

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

CM DISP

TITLE ALL

DATE ALL

PHOTO ALL

VTR

RETURN

ETC

I NDEX ALL

COMPLETE

Notes

• You cannot make a title, mark the date for date search, or record in the photo mode.

• You cannot erase an item in the cassette memory in the following cases: – The unit does not have a cassette inserted or the tape is being unloaded. – The cassette does not have cassette memory. – The cassette is write-protected. – The tape is being recorded. – The tape is being duplicated.

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Icon/Menu

CM SET

Submenu (page)

ERASE ALL

Setting

Erases all the items in the cassette memory. If you select this item, one of the following symbols appears. If no cassette is loaded, nothing is displayed.

: Tape with cassette memory

: Tape without cassette memory

Erase all items in the cassette memory as follows: 1 To erase all items, select OK, otherwise select RETURN. (If you select OK, the unit will

check again to see if you really want to erase all items.)

CM SET

CM SEARCH

TITLE DISP

DISP

LABEL DISP

TAPE LABEL

ITEM ERASE

VTR

ERASE ALL

ETC

RETURN

RETURN OK

CM SET

CM SEARCH

TITLE DISP

DISP

LABEL DISP

TAPE LABEL

ITEM ERASE

VTR

ERASE ALL

ETC

RETURN

RETURN OK

CM SET

CM SEARCH

TITLE DISP

DISP

LABEL DISP

TAPE LABEL

ITEM ERASE

VTR

ERASE ALL

ETC

RETURN

RETURN EXECUTE

2 To erase all items, select EXECUTE, otherwise select RETURN. (If you select

EXECUTE, the ERASING message will flash, and the unit starts erasing all items in the cassette memory. While the ERASING message is flashing, you cannot use the J/j buttons or the EXEC button. After all items have been erased, the COMPLETE message appears. Press the J/j buttons or the EXEC button to erase the COMPLETE message.)

Note

CM SET

CM SEARCH

TITLE DISP

DISP

LABEL DISP

TAPE LABEL

ITEM ERASE

VTR

ERASE ALL

ETC

RETURN

ERASING

CM SET

CM SEARCH

TITLE DISP

DISP

LABEL DISP

TAPE LABEL

ITEM ERASE

VTR

ERASE ALL

ETC

RETURN

COMPLETE

You cannot erase all the items in the cassette memory in the following cases:

• The unit does not have a cassette inserted or the tape is being unloaded.

• The cassette does not have cassette memory.

• The cassette is write-protected.

• The tape is being recorded.

• The tape is being duplicated.

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Operating the Menus

DISPLAY SET menu

Icon/Menu

DISP

DISPLAY

SET

Submenu (page)

DATA CODE

(page 32 (GB))

EE/PB SEL

(page 14 (GB))

Setting

Selects whether or not to display the data codes on the LCD monitor and the analog video output.

OFF : Does not display the data codes. DATE: Displays the date when recorded. CAMERA: Displays the camera data.

Sets the stop, fast-forward and rewind modes.

EE : Outputs EE pictures and EE sounds. PB: Mutes the image and sound.

Note

If this item is set to PB, the output from the unit will be as follows when you press any of the REC, DUP, or AUDIO DUB buttons separately when the unit is stopped (unless the cassette has been write-protected).

Image

REC button

EE picture of the input image

DUP button

AUDIO DUB

Image input to the DV jack

Mute screen (black)

button No button

is pressed

a) Set the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector appropriately. b) When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV.

Mute screen (black)

Sound

EE sound of the input sound (CH-1/2)

Sound input to the DV jack

EE sound of the input sound (CH-3/4)

Mute (no sound)

Time code

(See page 46 (GB))

LTR SIZE

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COLOR BAR (for NTSC model) / COLOUR BAR (for PAL model)

Changes the font size of the menu line at the cursor.

NORMAL : Normal size 2×: Double height size

Displays/hides the color bars.

OFF : Does not display the color bars. ON: Displays the color bars.

Notes

• You cannot display the color bars while the unit is playing the tape or when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV.

• The color bars are displayed on the LCD monitor or analog video output.

• If you record when the color bars are displayed, the color bars will also be recorded on the tape.

• Do not use the color bars output from the analog video output connectors as a reference signal.

• The reference sound signals are not output even if this item is set to ON.

• This item will be automatically set to OFF if you set the INPUT SELECT selector to DV or you operate the unit to play back a tape.

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Icon/Menu

DISP

DISPLAY

Submenu (page)

DATE DISP Selects the form of the date displayed on the search screen or of the data codes and so on.

SET

TIME DISP

VIDEO SET menu

Setting

Y/M/D: Displays YY/MM/DD (year/month/day). M/D/Y: Displays MM/DD/YY (month/day/year). D/M/Y: Displays DD/MM/YY (day/month/year).

Note

The default is M/D/Y for NTSC model; and D/M/Y for PAL model. Selects the form of the time displayed on the search screen or of the data codes and so on.

24H : Displays 24-hour time. 12H: Displays 12-hour time.

Note

The counter of this unit operates only on a 12-hour cycle. Even if you set this item to 24H, the counter value is displayed on a 12-hour cycle.

Icon/Menu

VIDEO SET PB YNR Switches the noise reduction level for the luminance signals when a tape is played.

Submenu (page)

Setting

OFF : No noise reduction LOW: Low noise reduction HIGH: High noise reduction

Notes

• When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition of the picture.

• The setting of this item does not affect a signal output via the DV jack.

PB CNR

Switches the noise reduction level for the chrominance signals when a tape is played.

OFF : No noise reduction LOW: Low noise reduction HIGH: High noise reduction

Notes

• When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition of the picture.

• The setting of this item does not affect a signal output via the DV jack.

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Operating the Menus

AUDIO SET menu

Icon/Menu

AUDIO SET

Submenu (page)

AUDIO MODE

(page 52 (GB))

JOG AUDIO Turns sound output on/off when the tape is played at a speed other than normal.

Setting

Selects the audio mode.

FS32K : Switches the audio mode to the four channel mode (12-bit mode). FS48K: Switches the audio mode to the two channel stereo mode (16-bit mode). (This

setting records the sound in all audio ranges, providing a high-quality sound recording.)

Notes

• When signals are input via the DV jack, the audio mode of the signals to be recorded is

the same as that of the input signals. The setting of this item is ignored.

• You cannot change the setting of this item during recording.

• Noise may occur at the instant you switch the audio mode.

OFF : Does not output the sound when playing a tape at a speed other than normal. ON: Outputs the sound when playing a tape at a speed other than normal.

Note

Even if you have set this item to ON, the sound may not be output or interrupted depending on the tape format (DVCAM/DV) or tape conditions.

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VTR SET menu

Icon/Menu

VTR

VTR SET

Submenu (page)

REC MODE

Setting

Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and DV (SP mode only). When you play back a tape, the DVCAM/DV setting will be automatically switched; you do not need to use this item.

DVCAM : Records in DVCAM format. DV SP: Records in DV format (SP mode).

Notes

• The unit can record only in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format.

• You cannot change the setting while recording.

• It is recommended that you record in the DVCAM format. There are some limitations with respect to DV recording depending on machine specifications and the consumer DV format as follows: – The head system is optimized for DVCAM recording. A DV recording overwrites the last

track just before the beginning of the recording. As a result, at the border of these two

recorded portions, picture and sound may be distorted. – The sound and picture will be recorded unsynchronized. (unlock mode) – The time code is fixed to the drop frame mode. (only for NTSC) – The DV IN TC setting on the TC/UB SET menu becomes invalid. The unit records

internal time code.

• If you dub a consumer DV tape from the DV jack on this unit, keep the following in mind: – Set REC MODE to DV SP. If REC MODE has been set to DVCAM, a tape with an

invalid format (recording speed: DVCAM, sound: unsynchronized, unlock mode) will be made. (The unit cannot convert unlock mode sound to lock mode sound.)

– If you edit a tape with an invalid format in the DSR-70/70P, DSR-70A/70AP, DSR-80/

80P, DSR-85/85P, DSR-1800/1800P, DSR-2000/2000P, etc., there may be some restrictions.

For details on DVCAM/DV format compatibility, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format” on page 76 (GB).

AUTO INDEX

(page 40 (GB))

Selects whether or not the unit automatically marks an index signal when the unit in the stop mode starts recording.

ON : Marks an index signal at the beginning of the recording. OFF: Does not mark an index signal at the beginning of the recording.

STILL PICT Switches the image displayed in the still mode.

AUTO : Displays an optimized image according to the movement in the image. FIELD: Displays a field image. FRAME: Displays a frame image.

Note

If you select FIELD, the image of field 2 is displayed.

FF/REW SPD Selects the tape transport mode in fast-forward and rewind.

FF/REW : Fast-forwards or rewinds the tape at maximum speed without displaying the

picture.

SHUTTLEMAX: Fast-forwards or rewinds the tape at maximum speed (about 14 times

normal speed for NTSC; about 17 times normal speed for PAL) while displaying the picture. However, if you use a tape recorded in the SP mode of the DV format, the maximum tape speed will be about 24 times normal speed, regardless of the color system used.

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Operating the Menus

Icon/Menu

VTR

VTR SET

Submenu (page)

DUPLICATE

(page 47 (GB))

DV EE OUT

(page 38 (GB))

STILL TIME

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FROM STILL Selects the tape protection mode to which the unit switches after the still mode continues for

Setting

Switches the duplicate mode.

AUTOq

and recorder. (The cassette memory is also duplicated.)

AUTOq: Starts duplication after rewinding the tape to the beginning in the player and

recorder. (The cassette memory is not duplicated.)

MANUALq: Duplicates the tape from any point. (The cassette memory is not

duplicated.)

Note

You cannot change the setting of this item during duplication. Selects the output from the DV jack in the EE mode.

OFF : Outputs only the playback video and audio signals from the DV jack. ON: Outputs the selected analog input signals from the DV jack.

Note

When you connect a computer to the DV jack, depending on your computer software, the selected analog input signals may be output to the computer even if this item is set to OFF.

Selects the length of time that elapses before switching to the tape protection mode from the still mode.

30 SEC : 30 seconds 1 MIN: 1 minute 2 MIN: 2 minutes 3 MIN: 3 minutes 5 MIN: 5 minutes

Notes

• If the unit is left in playback pause mode for a long time, the tape or the video heads may be damaged or the video heads may become clogged. Select the shortest time possible —particularly when using a Mini-DV cassette that is longer than 60 minutes, select 30 SEC or 1 MIN.

• If you change the setting of this item while the unit is in the playback pause mode, the first tape protection mode change uses the time setting from before the settings were changed. From the second tape protection mode change, the new time setting is used.

the time interval set in STILL TIME.

STOP: Stops the tape. STEP FWD : Forwards one frame.

: Starts duplication after rewinding the tape to the beginning in the player

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OTHERS menu

Icon/Menu

OTHERS

Submenu (page)

COMMANDER

(page 22 (GB))

Setting

Selects the control device.

WIRELESS : Enables the control of the Remote Commander. CONTROL S: Enables the control of the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied)

connected to the CONTROL S IN jack. (The Remote Commander is disabled.)

Note

The unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4, not only the supplied one. If you want to disable the control from any Remote Commander, set this item to CONTROL S.

AC ON MODE

Switches the state into which the unit goes when the unit is connected to the AC outlet.

STBY : Makes the unit go into the standby mode. POWER ON: Turns the unit on.

AUTO STBY Selects whether the unit goes into the standby mode or not, if the unit has been in the stop

mode and no key operations have been attempted for more than one hour.

DISABLE : Leaves the unit in the stop mode. ENABLE: Makes the unit go into the standby mode.

BEEP

Selects whether or not the unit beeps.

ON : Enables the beep. OFF: Disables the beep.

LCD BRIGHT

Adjusts the LCD monitor brightness. Press the J/j buttons and the EXEC button to adjust and set the brightness. You can also adjust the brightness by pressing the J/j buttons on the Data screen. (The triangle under the bar is displayed in green when the setting is set to the factory preset value.)

LCD COLOR (for NTSC model) / LCD

Adjusts the depth of color of the LCD monitor. Press the J/j buttons and the EXEC button to adjust and set the depth of color. (The triangle under the bar is displayed in green when

the setting is set to the factory preset value.) COLOUR (for PAL model)

CLOCK SET

Sets the internal clock of the unit. Pressing the J/j buttons and the EXEC button, set the time (year, month, day, hour and minute). (When you set the minute, the second count will start from 00.)

Notes

• Regardless of the DATE DISP setting, the date is displayed in the Y/M/D format while you are setting CLOCK SET.

• The internal backup battery will be fully charged in about 8 hours when power is provided to the unit. A fully charged internal backup battery can run the internal clock for about two weeks without the power provided through the AC power cord.

• If the unit starts recording while you are setting this item, the value at that time is set in the internal clock.

HRS METER

(page 75 (GB))

Displays the accumulated time counts (by the digital hours meter) in units of 10 hours or 10 counts.

OPERATION: Power supplied duration DRUM RUN: Drum rotation duration TAPE RUN: Tape run duration THREADING: Tape unthreading count

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Troubleshooting

Chapter6

Maintenance

Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.

Symptom Cause/Remedy

The power cannot be turned on. • The AC power cord is disconnected. t Connect the AC power cord.

The unit will not operate even if the power has been turned on.

The cassette cannot be inserted.

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It takes time to eject the cassette.

No picture.

Noise appears on the screen.

No picture via the DV jack.

• The KEY INH switch is set to ON. t Set the switch to OFF.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. t Turn off the power, disconnect the AC power cord. Reconnect the AC power cord after about one minute and turn on the power. Then if there is a cassette in the unit, remove the cassette and leave it for more than one hour.

• The cassette is not inserted straight. t Eject and reinsert it straight.

• There is moisture condensation on the head drum. t With the unit powered on, wait more than one hour.

• The cassette is not inserted straight. t Eject and reinsert it straight.

• Another cassette has been loaded already. t Remove the cassette and insert the one you want to load.

• The cassette compartment is closed. t Press the EJECT button to open the compartment.

This is not a malfunction. t This unit ejects the cassette slowly to protect the tape. While the cassette is being ejected, the q (cassette) indicator flashes.

The video heads are dirty. t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette.

•A damaged tape is loaded. t Remove the cassette and insert another one.

• The video heads are dirty. t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette.

• You have tried to make the unit play back a tape recorded in the LP mode of the DV format. t This unit can play back only tapes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format. A tape recorded in the LP mode of the DV format cannot be played back on this unit.

• Reconnect the i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied).

• The INPUT SELECT selector is set to a position other than DV. t Set the selector to DV.

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

EE pictures and EE sound are not output.

• EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu is set to PB. t Set EE/PB SEL to EE.

• The setting of the INPUT SELECT selector does not match the signal input. t Set the selector according to the signal input.

The audio is noisy. • A damaged tape is loaded. t Remove the cassette and insert another one.

• The video heads are dirty. t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette.

Duplication does not function. Check the STOP/CAUTION No. and the warning messages displayed on the

Audio dubbing cannot be done. Audio dubbing is interrupted.

LCD monitor. Take the appropriate action

(See page 50 (GB))

• You are trying to dub the sound onto a DV-formatted tape. t Sounds can be dubbed only onto a DVCAM-formatted tape (recorded) in the 32 kHz audio

mode (4-channel). If the unit detects the following, audio dubbing will automatically abort, an alarm message will be superimposed on the LCD monitor and on an external monitor.

–A blank portion –A section recorded in other than 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel) –A portion recorded in other than DVCAM format

• You have tried to dub the sound onto channels 1/2. t Only channels 3/4 can be used for dubbing. You cannot dub the sound onto channels 1/2.

No sound or undesired sound is output from the AUDIO jacks in OUTPUT or from the PHONES jack.

When the audio mode is 32 kHz (4 channel), you can select the audio channel to be output using the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector on the front panel. Set the selector according to the desired channel.

A menu item is not available. • The KEY INH switch is set to ON. t First, set the switch to OFF, then adjust

the menu.

• If you have set REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DV SP, some menu

items will be disabled. t Set REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DVCAM

(See page 65 (GB))

• Some menu items are only available in the EE mode or playback mode. t Set

the unit to the EE mode or playback mode.

• Some items on the TC/UB SET menu are available only if you have set TC

MAKE to PRESET. t Set TC MAKE to PRESET

(See page 42 (GB))

• Some menu items are not available when the REC/SAVE switch on the

cassette inside the unit has been set to SAVE. t Set the switch to REC.

Some menu item settings change accidentally.

You have pulled out the plug of the power cord from an AC outlet or the unit while adjusting the menu or the brightness of the LCD monitor. t Adjust the menu again. To prevent this incident recurring, do not pull out the plug while adjusting the menu or the brightness of the LCD monitor.

The unit operates by itself.

COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu is set to WIRELESS and a Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4 is operated near the unit. t Set COMMANDER to CONTROL S.

The Remote Commander or the Remote Control Unit does not function.

Even though the settings on this unit are correct, you cannot make the unit record

The setting of COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu is not appropriate. t Change the setting of COMMANDER according to the device used.

On the Remote Control Unit, press the PLAY button while holding the REC button down.

using the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied).

Even though the KEY INH switch is set to ON, the unit responds to operations input using the Remote Commander.

Even though DV IN TC on the TC/UB SET menu is set to EXTERNAL, the time code of the input DV signal is not recorded.

Setting the KEY INH switch to ON does not disable the Remote Commander. If you want to disable the control of the Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.

• REC MODE on the VTR SET menu is set to DV SP. t Set REC MODE to DVCAM.

• The DV signal output from the digital non-linear editing controller does not include a time code. t Confirm that the editing software you are using is capable of outputting a time code.

• The INPUT SELECT selector is not set to DV. t Set it to DV.

(Continued)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause/Remedy

After playing at 1/10 of normal speed in forward or reverse for more than one minute, normal playback forward starts.

To protect a tape, the unit is set to start normal playback after playing at 1/10 of normal speed in forward or reverse for more than one minute. Play back the tape at 1/3 of normal speed.

Playback pause mode is released and the unit goes into the stop mode.

Playback pause mode is released and the tape forwards by one frame for each preset time interval.

After the unit has been left in the stop mode and no key operations have been attempted for more than one hour, the unit goes into the standby mode (the unit’s power turns off).

The pause mode of recording, audio dubbing, or duplicating is released automatically.

When the tape is rewound to its beginning, the playback automatically starts.

During playback, the unit starts rewinding suddenly.

When the tape reaches its end, rewinding starts automatically.

Whenever you connect the unit to an AC outlet, the unit automatically starts recording.

Even though the KEY INH switch is set to ON, the unit starts recording/playback by itself.

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Whenever you connect the unit to an AC outlet, the unit turns on automatically.

To protect the tape, the unit is set to go into the stop mode after the playback pause mode continues for a certain period. t Set FROM STILL on the VTR SET menu to STEP FWD. If you do so, the tape will forward by one frame for each time interval set in STILL TIME.

To protect the tape, the unit is set to forward the tape by one frame after the playback pause mode continues for a certain period. t Set FROM STILL on the VTR SET menu to STOP. If you do so, the unit will go into the stop mode after the playback pause mode continues for the interval set in STILL TIME.

AUTO STBY on the OTHERS menu is set to ENABLE. t Set AUTO STBY to DISABLE.

To protect the tape and the video heads, the unit goes into the stop mode after the pause mode of recording, audio dubbing, or duplicating continues for more than five minutes.

• The TIMER selector is set to REPEAT. t Set the TIMER selector to OFF.

• You pressed the PLAY button while holding the REW button down. t If you do this, the unit rewinds the tape to its beginning and begins playback

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The TIMER selector is set to REPEAT. t When the TIMER selector is set to REPEAT, the unit starts rewinding at the moment when a signal for index search or a blank portion is detected. Set the TIMER selector to OFF.

The TIMER selector is set to REPEAT. t When the TIMER selector is set to REPEAT, the unit starts rewinding at the moment when the end of the tape is detected. Set the TIMER selector to OFF.

The TIMER selector is set to REC. t When the TIMER selector is set to REC, the unit starts recording whenever the power is connected. Set the TIMER selector to OFF.

• The TIMER selector is set to REPEAT or REC. t The TIMER selector setting has a higher priority than the KEY INH switch setting. Set the TIMER selector to OFF.

• When COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu is set to WIRELESS, the unit responds to signals from the Remote Commander even though the KEY INH switch is set to ON. t Set COMMANDER to CONTROL S.

• AC ON MODE on the OTHERS menu is set to POWER ON. t Set AC ON MODE to STBY.

• There is a cassette inside the unit and the TIMER selector is set to REPEAT or REC. t Set the TIMER selector to OFF.

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

When you set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL selector:

• You do not know how to adjust the input level.

• The recorded level is too low.

• The recorded sound is distorted.

Confirm the level of the sound output from the player by referring to the player’s instruction manual. According to that output level, set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL selector on the rear panel of this unit so as to obtain an optimum level. If you are not clear about the player’s output level, try the following procedure.

1 Specify the output level by types of audio output connectors available on the

player.

• If the player is equipped with phono jacks: Set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL selector to –10.

• If the player is equipped with XLR connectors: Set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL selector to +4 or –2.

2 Set the AUDIO INPUT switch on the front panel to FIX and play back the tape

which you intend to use for playback. When the playback audio level is at its maximum, if the audio levels meters exceed 0 dB, set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL selector to the lower step (+4 or –2). Either, set the AUDIO INPUT switch to VAR and turn the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs to adjust the recording level. The recorded sound at the portion where the meters exceed 0 dB will be distorted.

The unit does not function as part of a digital non-linear editing system.

• The INPUT SELECT selector is set to a setting other than DV. t Set it to DV.

• The editing controller or the editing software is not compatible with this unit. t Refer to the instruction manuals of the controller or the software and consult their manufacturers.

No picture on the LCD monitor. • The CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector has been set to ON (BLACK

BACK). t Set it to ON.

• With an analog connection, the current setting of the NTSC/PAL select switch is not appropriate. t Set it to the appropriate position for the device you are using.

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Alarm Messages

Alarm Message

If an error occurs, a warning appears on the LCD monitor and the analog video output (if the CHARACTER DISPLAY switch is set to ON). Check them with the following list.

LCD

monitor

DEW

DETECTED

NO TAPE

TAPE END

REC

INHIBIT

REC MODE

NOT DVCAM

16BIT OR

NO REC TAPE

DV IN

SELECTED

CLOCK SET

Beep Description/Recovery

Beep

No beep

Beep

No beep

Beep

Display

window

Err

—

Err

—

Err

Moisture condensation t Remove the cassette, then wait more than one hour with the unit powered on.

You tried to record without a cassette. t Insert a cassette.

The tape is reaching the end during recording. t Provide a new cassette.

The tape reached the end and still tried to record. t Rewind the tape or replace the cassette with a new one.

The cassette is write-protected. (The REC/SAVE switch is set to SAVE.) t Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC or use another cassette

You tried to dub the sound onto a tape that is not DVCAM-formatted. t Use a DVCAM-formatted tape on which the sound has been recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/12 bits).

You tried to dub the sound onto a blank tape or onto a tape on which the sound was not recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/12 bits). t Use a DVCAM-formatted tape on which the sound has been recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/12 bits).

You tried to dub the sound when the INPUT SELECT selector has been set to DV. t You cannot dub the sound in the DV input mode. Select another input mode.

You did not set the clock when you turned on the unit. t

(See page 67 (GB))

menu You tried to record a copyright protected source. t You cannot record a

(See page 28 (GB))

(See page 26 (GB))

Set the clock using the

HEAD CLOG

Displayed

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alternately

CLEANING CASSETTE

No beep

Beep

Err

—

The video heads are clogged. t Clean the video heads with the supplied cleaning cassette. (The unit can detect if the video heads are clean only before recording. If the video heads get clogged during recording, the unit cannot detect it.)

The unit is running the self-diagnostics

a) A self-diagnostics code number (see page 75 (GB)) is displayed on the display window.

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Notes on Use

Notes on the Videocassette Recorder

Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources

If you do, its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged.

Do not use the unit in an extremely hot place

If the unit is left in a car parked with the windows closed (especially in summer), its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged or it may not work correctly.

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location

Moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video heads and tape. If you use the unit in a place subject to direct cold currents from an air conditioner, moisture may also condense inside the unit.

Do not place a heavy object on the unit

The cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged, or the unit may not work correctly.

Do not put magnetic objects close to the unit

Magnetic fields may damage the recording.

To prevent electromagnetic interference caused by radio communication equipment such as cellular phones, transceivers, etc.

The use of the radio communication equipment such as cellular phones or transceivers near the unit may cause a malfunction and can affect the audio/video signals. Cellular phones or transceivers near the unit should be switched off.

Do not use the unit in an area exposed to radiation

A malfunction may occur.

Checking the video heads every 1 000 hours

A VCR is a high-precision piece of equipment that records and plays back the picture recorded on a magnetic tape. In particular, the video heads and other mechanical parts may become dirty or worn. To maintain a clean picture, we recommend maintenance every 1 000 hours, even though the conditions of use may differ depending on temperature, humidity, dust, etc.

Do not handle the unit roughly

Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock to the unit.

To avoid damaging the cabinet’s finish

Plastic is often used for the surface finishing of the unit. Do not spray a volatile solvent such as an insecticide toward the cabinet or place rubber or vinyl products on the cabinet for a long time. If you do, the finish of the cabinet may be damaged or the coating may come off.

Do not clean the cabinet with thinner or benzine

The cabinet may be damaged or its coating may come off. When you use a chemical-impregnated cloth, use it according to its directions.

Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth

When the cabinet is very dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution and finish it with a dry cloth.

When you transport the unit

Be sure to transport the unit carefully. Do not use the supplied carton and packing materials repeatedly. They are made from corrugated cardboard, and are designed to protect the unit only one time, when the unit is purchased and delivered to you.

Cleaning of the Video Heads

With clogged video heads, the unit cannot record properly. Clean the video heads to prevent noise on the recorded picture or audio. For cleaning, use the supplied cleaning cassette.

Before recording an important event

The unit cannot record properly with the clogged video heads. To ensure normal recording and clear pictures and sound, clean the video heads before recording an important event.

Every 50 hours

If you repeat the tape transport operation, the video heads will become dirty and coated with fine dirt or dust. Clean the heads every 50 hours.

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After using a tape prone to clog the heads

After using such a tape causes the symptoms illustrated below, clean the heads.

When the symptoms caused by clogged video heads appear

Even if you clean the heads periodically, clogging of the heads may occur anyway. Clean the heads when:

•mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

•a part of the playback picture does not move.

•playback pictures do not appear.

• playback audio is interrupted.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

Normal picture

If these pictures appear on the screen, use the cleaning cassette.

Cleaning the terminal

If the terminal of the cassette gets dirty, or dust sticks to the terminal, the unit may not work correctly. Clean the terminal with a swab once every ten times you eject a cassette.

Terminal

When affixing a label to the cassette

Be sure to affix a label only on the correct location so as not to cause malfunction of the unit.

After using a cassette

After use, please be sure to rewind the tape completely (to prevent picture and sound distortion). Return it to its case and store it in an upright position.

To use the cleaning cassette

Refer to your cleaning cassette’s instruction manual.

Cleaning cassettes are replaceable. The number of times you can use the cassette is specified in the cassette’s instruction manual. After using the cassette that number of times, buy an optional DVCAM cleaning cassette or a Sony Digital Video Cleaning Cassette.

After prolonged use, the video heads may become worn out. If optimum picture quality is not restored even after you have cleaned the video heads with the cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn out.

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In that case, you have to replace the video heads with new ones. Please consult your Sony dealer.

Notes on the Video Cassettes

If the cassette memory function does not work

Reinsert the cassette a few times. The terminal portion of the cassette may be dusty or dirty.

Notes on the LCD Screen

The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. The ratio of effective pixels is 99.99% or more. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Do not place this unit with the LCD screen pointing toward the sun. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged. 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.

To clean the LCD screen

To remove dirt or to clean fingerprints from the LCD screen, use an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied).

About Moisture Condensation

If the unit or cassette is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the unit or tape. If you use the tape or video heads in this condition, the tape may adhere to the head drum, and the video heads or the tape may be damaged, or a malfunction may occur.

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Moisture condensation is likely to occur under the following conditions:

•The unit or cassette is brought from the cold outdoors to a warm indoor location.

•The unit or cassette is brought from the airconditioned indoors to the hot outdoors.

•The unit is used in a place subject to cold currents from an air conditioner.

When bringing the unit or cassette from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa, put it in a plastic bag and seal the bag tightly. After bringing it into the new place, leave the bag on for more than one hour, and remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it.

•THREADING mode

The cumulative number of tape unthreading operations is displayed in 10-operation increments.

Self-diagnostics Function

The unit has a self-diagnostics display function. This function displays the current condition of the unit as a five-digit code (a combination of a letter and numbers), on the LCD monitor, display window, and analog video output. If a five-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your unit.

If moisture condensation occurred

You cannot operate the unit except to press EJECT, and a cassette cannot be inserted. If this occurs, with the unit powered on, remove the cassette, then wait more than one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Digital Hours Meter

The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the total operation time, the head drum rotation time, the tape running time and the number of unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on the menu. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks.

The digital hours meter has the following four display modes and you can check them in HRS METER of the OTHERS menu (See page 67 (GB)).

•OPERATION mode The cumulative total hours of operating time is displayed in 10-hour increments.

•DRUM RUN mode The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.

Code

C:21:ss

C:22:ss

C:31:ss

C:32:ss

Symptom

Moisture condensation has occurred.

The video heads are dirty.

To prevent the unit from malfunctioning, the self-diagnostics function has taken over.

Remedy

Remove the cassette, then wait more than one hour with the power on.

Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (supplied).

• Remove the cassette, or change the unit to the standby mode once and then turn the unit on again.

• Disconnect the AC power cord. After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

• Change the unit to the standby mode once and then turn the unit on again.

• Disconnect the AC power cord. After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

If you are unable to resolve the problem, or a code other than those in the above chart appears, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the number.

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•TAPE RUN mode

The cumulative total hours of tape running time is displayed in 10-hour increments.

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Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format

Appendix

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format

The DVCAM format was developed as a more reliable and higher end format than the consumer DV format. Here we explain the DVCAM and DV formats: the differences, compatibility and limitations on editing.

Differences between DVCAM and DV format

Item

Track pitch

Audio sampling frequency

Audio recording

mode Time code

system

1) There are two modes for audio recording; Lock mode and Unlock mode. In Lock mode, the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In Unlock mode, which the consumer DV format adopts, the two sampling frequencies are independent. The lock mode maintains high compatibility with the higher formats and is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing.

2) This unit cannot record in DV format with 16 bit – 32 kHz or 44.1 kHz.

DVCAM

15 µm 12 bit: 32 kHz

16 bit: 48 kHz

Lock mode

NTSC: SMPTE

time code (DF/ NDF, including user bits)

PAL: EBU time

code (including user bits)

10 µm 12 bit: 32 kHz

16 bit: 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Unlock mode

Drop frame mode (NTSC) without user bits

DVCAM and DV cassettes

Both DVCAM and DV cassettes can be used on DVCAM or DV video equipment. The recording format is defined according to recorder format as described below.

Recorder format

DVCAM (If REC MODE on the VTR SET menu of this unit is set to

DVCAM.) DV

(If REC MODE on the VTR SET menu of this unit is set to DV SP.)

•This unit can record in DV format. (SP mode only)

•This digital videocassette recorder complies with the DVCAM format. Though DV cassettes can be used for recording, we recommend that you use DVCAM cassettes. Particularly when you use a Mini-DV cassette that is longer than 60 minutes, do not play back the tape repeatedly (i.e., when editing). Set STILL TIME to 1 MIN or 30 SEC (See page 66 (GB)).

•If you use a DV cassette to record images in the DVCAM format, the recording time will be reduced to 2/3 of the time indicated on the DV cassette.

Cassette type

DVCAM DV

Recording format

DVCAM

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•If you use a DVCAM cassette to record images in the DV format (SP mode), the recording time will be extended to 1.5 times the time indicated on the DVCAM cassette.

Compatibility on playback

Some tapes cannot be played on DVCAM or DV video equipment.

Tape

DVformatted

DVCAMformatted

On DV video equipment (Consumer VCR)

Can be played back. (A tape recorded in the LP mode cannot be played by some equipment.)

Some DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAMformatted tape.

On DVCAM video equipment (This unit)

Can be played back only when recorded in SP mode. A tape recorded in LP mode can be played by some equipment. (This unit can play back a DV-formatted tape only in the SP mode.)

Can be played back.

3) When you copy a DV-formatted tape using this unit with the DVCAM setting as a recorder, the recorded format of the copied tape is the following DVCAM format.

• The audio recording mode of the copied tape is unlock

mode.

• The time code of the copied tape is partly inaccurate.

4) If you use a DVCAM-formatted tape as described in 3) above, the audio recording mode of the recorded tape is unlock mode and the time code is partly inaccurate.

5) Some DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAM-formatted tape. Even if the tape is played back, the contents of the playback cannot be guaranteed.

6) The audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode.

7) Depending on signal conditions of the source tape, you may not be able to edit the tape using the DV connection.

Limitations on editing

You will find the following limitations when editing.

•Due to differences of track pitch, you cannot record

or edit DV-formatted tapes using DVCAM video equipment.

•Depending on signal conditions, you may not be able

to record or edit DVCAM-formatted tapes. In these cases, copy the tape again using analog audio/video jacks.

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Compatibility on editing using a DV connection

When this unit is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of an edited tape is defined according to the recorder format as described below.

Source tape

DV-formatted

DVCAMformatted

Player format

DVCAM

Recorder format

DVCAM DV

1) On this unit, only DV-formatted tapes recorded in SP mode can be used as source tapes.

2) This unit will be restricted according to the setting of REC MODE on the VTR SET menu.

Recorded format

DVCAM DV

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Specifications

System

Recording format DVCAM/DV (SP) format, rotating

2-head helical scan, digital component recording

Video signal EIA STANDARD, NTSC color

Appendix

Video

Quantization 8-bit Sampling frequency

Audio

Quantization 12-bit (non-linear) or 16-bit

Sampling frequency

Usable cassettes Standard-DVCAM cassettes and

Recording time Standard cassette

Clock

System Quartz locked, digital display Power back-up Back-up duration: up to two weeks

Inputs

VIDEO BNC type, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,

S VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin

system

CCIR STANDARD, PAL colour

system

NTSC:

13.5 MHz (4:1:1 Component)

PAL:

13.5 MHz (4:2:0 Component)

(linear)

32 kHz (12-bit recording) or

48 kHz (16-bit recording)

Mini-DVCAM cassettes

DVCAM:

184 minutes (PDV184) 180 minutes (DV270)

DV: 270 minutes (PDV184/

DV270) Mini cassette DVCAM: 40 minutes (PDVM40/

DVM60) DV: 60 minutes (PDVM40/

DVM60)

(We recommend that you use

DVCAM cassettes.)

(after an 8-hour charge)

unbalanced)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p

(75 ohms, unbalanced)

Chrominance signal:

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC) (75 ohms unbalanced)

0.3 Vp-p (PAL) (75 ohms unbalanced)

AUDIO Phono jack, –10/–2/+4 dBu,

Impedance more than 47 kohms, unbalanced

Maximum input level:

–10:+18 dBu (about 6 Vrms)

–2: +24 dBu (about 12.5 Vrms)

+4: +30 dBu (about 25 Vrms)

DV IN/OUT 4-pin jack (i.LINK)

Outputs

VIDEO BNC type, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced)

S VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin

Luminance signal: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

Chrominance signal:

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC) (75 ohms unbalanced)

0.3 Vp-p (PAL) (75 ohms, unbalanced)

AUDIO Phono jack

Output level: 2 Vrms (full bit) (47

kohms, unbalanced)

Output impedance: less than

10 kohms

PHONES Stereo minijack, 8 ohms loading

Remote control

CONTROL S IN Stereo minijack LANC Stereo mini-minijack

LCD screen

Picture 5.1 cm (2 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220)

General

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

16W (during playback)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C

(–4 °F to +140 °F)

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Dimensions Approx. 212 × 98 × 392.8 mm

/8 × 3 7/8 × 15 1/2 inches)

(w/h/d, including projecting parts

and controls)

/4)

284 (11

/32)

/2)

392.8 (15

Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb. 8 oz.) Supplied accessories

Remote Commander (1) AC power cord (1) Size AA batteries (2) Cleaning cassette (1) Operating instructions

Optional accessories

DSRM-20 Remote Control Unit VMC-IL4415(A), VMC-

IL4615(A) i.LINK cable

Digital video cassette

Standard size: PDV-34ME/

64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME

Mini size: PDVM-12ME/22ME/

32ME/40ME

Recommended cables

All connecting cables must be three

meters or less in length.

Appendix

212 (8 3/8)

175 (7)

Unit: mm (inches)

11.2 (

/2)10 (

88 (3

/32)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Glossary

Audio recording mode

In the DVCAM format, the sound is recorded in either 16 bit (Fs48k) or 12 bit (Fs32k) mode.

B-Y signal

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A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y (luminance) signal from the B (blue) signal. One of the component signals.

Chrominance signal

Color signal containing color information such as hue and saturation. Also called C signal.

Clipping

The waveform tops are flattened because the input to the amplifier exceeded the dynamic range.

Component signal

A video signal consisting of a luminance signal (Y) and two chrominance signals (R-Y, B-Y).

Composite signal

A composite video signal containing video, burst and sync signals.

Condensation

Condensation of moisture on the tape transport mechanisms of VCRs including the head drum. If moisture condenses on the head drum, the tape adheres to the drum and causes malfunctions.

Drop frame mode

In NTSC format, the actual number of frames per second is approximately 29.97, while that for the SMPTE time code is specified as 30. Drop frame mode is a mode in which time code is advanced in such a way that the difference in frame value between real time and time code is corrected. In this mode, two frames are skipped at the beginning of each minute, except for every tenth minute, so that the frame value for time code matches that for real time. See also “Non-drop frame

mode.”

EE (Electric to Electric)

The electric signals of the images or sound input to the VCR recording circuit are output via only the electric circuit by bypassing the magnetic conversion circuit, such as a tape or head. You can check the input signals and adjust the input level in this mode. This is also called the EE mode.

Head drum

A metal cylinder to which a video head is attached. This drum is rotated at high speeds in synchronization with the sync signal during recording and playback.

When being loaded, the tape is pulled out of the cassette case and threaded along the specified tape path and wrapped round the drum to be ready for recording or playback. Generally, this is done automatically when you place the cassette at the cassette entrance of the VCR. Also called threading.

Luminance signal

The signal that determines the brightness of the picture. Also called Y signal. One of the component signals.

Non-drop frame mode

A mode of advancing time code in such a way that the difference in frame value between real time and time code is neglected. Using this mode produces a difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between real time and time code, which may cause problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference.

PCM audio

PCM stands for “pulse code modulation.” PCM audio means audio signals that have been processed by pulse code modulation. Each analog audio signal is converted into pulses that are generated in rapid succession, and each pulse is recorded as a digital signal having a value of 0 or 1.

R-Y signal

A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y (luminance) signal from the R (red) signal. One of the component signals.

S/N

Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise (ratio). The higher the S/N value, the less noise and higher the picture quality.

Search mode

A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes, by viewing the video output or time code values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction.

Subcarrier

A sine wave imposed on the luminance portion of a video signal and modulated to carry color information. Its amplitude represents color saturation and its phase, hue.

Superimpose

To put a set of characters onto a picture so that both can be seen at the same time.

Superimposition

Superimposing a signal onto another signal.

S-video

A signal format in which Y (luminance) and C (chrominance) signals are separated to reduce interference between them so that noiseless images are reproduced.

Sync signal

A reference signal consisting of vertical and horizontal sync signals used for synchronizing the scanning patterns of the video camera and the monitor.

TBC

Abbreviation of Time Base Corrector. Electronic circuits to electrically stabilize the playback signals by removing color variation and roll in the playback picture caused by irregularity in drum rotation and tape movement. Time base correction reduces deterioration of picture quality when transmitting or copying playback signals.

Threading

See “Loading.”

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Time code

Signals recorded on the tape to supply information on tape position such as the hour, minute, second and frame, to assist in setting edit points or searching for particular scenes. This unit can cope with both DF (Drop Frame) and NDF (Non Drop Frame).

Unloading

When being unloaded, the tape is put into the cassette case from the tape path of the VCR. Generally, this is done automatically when you press the EJECT button. Also called unthreading.

Unthreading

See “Unloading.”

12 bit (Fs32k) mode

In the DVCAM format, the 12 bit (Fs32k) mode separates the audio area into 2 parts. You can record two kinds of audio, stereo 1 and stereo 2.

16 bit (Fs48k) mode

In the DVCAM format, the 16 bit (Fs48k) mode uses the whole audio area to record one stereo track. You can get higher sound quality.

Appendix

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Index

A, B

AC timer ........................ 35 (GB), 41 (GB)

Alarm message ............................. 72 (GB)

Audio dubbing .............................. 52 (GB)

Appendix

Audio mode .................................. 64 (GB)

Audio screen ................................. 24 (GB)

Auto Repeat .................................. 35 (GB)

Camera data .................................. 32 (GB)

Cassette......................................... 26 (GB)

Cassette memory .......................... 26 (GB)

Cleaning cassette .......................... 73 (GB)

Clock ............................................ 67 (GB)

Data code ...................................... 32 (GB)

Data screen ................................... 23 (GB)

Date search ................................... 33 (GB)

Drop Frame................................... 76 (GB)

Duplication ................................... 47 (GB)

cassette ................................... 76 (GB)

format ..................................... 76 (GB)

DV jack

........................19 (GB), 29 (GB), 37 (GB)

DVCAM

cassette .................... 26 (GB), 76 (GB)

format ..................................... 76 (GB)

LANC jack ................................... 20 (GB)

LCD monitor ................................ 11 (GB)

Lock mode .................................... 76 (GB)

M, N, O

Menu............................................. 54 (GB)

Menu screen.................................. 23 (GB)

Mini DVCAM cassette ................. 26 (GB)

Moisture condensation ................. 74 (GB)

Non Drop Frame........................... 76 (GB)

P, Q

Photo search ................................. 33 (GB)

Playback

at various speeds .................... 33 (GB)

frame by frame ....................... 33 (GB)

Recording ..................................... 37 (GB)

Remaining tape time..................... 23 (GB)

Remote Commander ..................... 21 (GB)

Search ........................................... 33 (GB)

Self-diagnostics ............................ 75 (GB)

Standard DVCAM cassette........... 26 (GB)

E, F, G, H

EE mode ....................................... 11 (GB)

FS32k............................................ 64 (GB)

FS48k............................................ 64 (GB)

I, J, K

i.LINK .......................................... 19 (GB)

Index ............................................. 40 (GB)

Index search.................................. 33 (GB)

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Time code ..................................... 76 (GB)

Time counter display .................... 16 (GB)

Title search ................................... 33 (GB)

Troubleshooting............................ 68 (GB)

U, V , W , X, Y , Z

Unlock mode ................................ 76 (GB)

Usable cassette.............................. 26 (GB)

User bits........................................ 76 (GB)

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Submenu Index

A, B

AC ON MODE ............................. 67 (GB)

AUDIO MODE ............................ 64 (GB)

AUTO INDEX.............................. 65 (GB)

AUTO STBY................................ 67 (GB)

BEEP ............................................ 67 (GB)

CLOCK SET ................................ 67 (GB)

CM SEARCH ............................... 58 (GB)

COLOR BAR (COLOUR BAR) ... 62 (GB)

COMMANDER............................ 67 (GB)

DATA CODE ............................... 62 (GB)

DATE DISP.................................. 63 (GB)

DUPLICATE ................................ 66 (GB)

DV EE OUT ................................. 66 (GB)

DV IN TC ..................................... 56 (GB)

EE/PB SEL ................................... 62 (GB)

ERASE ALL................................. 61 (GB)

L, M, N, O

LABEL DISP ............................... 58 (GB)

LCD BRIGHT .............................. 67 (GB)

LCD COLOR (LCD COLOUR) ... 67 (GB)

LTR SIZE ..................................... 62 (GB)

P, Q

PB CNR ........................................ 63 (GB)

PB YNR........................................ 63 (GB)

R, S

REC MODE ................................. 65 (GB)

STILL PICT ................................. 65 (GB)

STILL TIME ................................ 66 (GB)

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

TAPE LABEL .............................. 59 (GB)

TC FORMAT ............................... 57 (GB)

TC MAKE .................................... 57 (GB)

TC PRESET ................................. 56 (GB)

TC RUN ....................................... 57 (GB)

TIME DISP................................... 63 (GB)

TITLE DISP ................................. 58 (GB)

UB PRESET ................................. 56 (GB)

Appendix

F, G

FF/REW SPD ............................... 65 (GB)

FROM STILL ............................... 66 (GB)

H, I

HRS METER................................ 67 (GB)

ITEM ERASE............................... 60 (GB)

J, K

JOG AUDIO ................................. 64 (GB)

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AVERTISSEMENT

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

Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le boîtier. Confier l’entretien de cet appareil exclusivement à un personnel qualifié.

Instructions de sécurité importantes

• Lisez ces instructions.

• Conservez ces instructions.

• Respectez les avertissements.

• Suivez toutes les instructions.

• N’utilisez pas cet appareil à proximité d’une arrivée l’eau.

• Nettoyez-le uniquement avec un chiffon sec.

• N’obstruez pas les orifices de ventilation. Installez l’appareil conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

• Ne l’installez pas à proximité de sources de chaleur comme des radiateurs, appareils de chauffage, fours ou d’autres appareils (y compris les amplificateurs) produisant de la chaleur.

• Respectez la fonction de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de terre. Une fiche polarisée possède deux lames de largeur différente. Une fiche de terre possède deux lames et une rainure de mise à la terre. La lame large et la rainure sont destinées à assurer votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise secteur, consultez un électricien et faites remplacer la prise qui n’est pas aux normes.

• Protégez le cordon d’alimentation pour que personne ne marche dessus et qu’il ne soit pas pincé, notamment au niveau des fiches, des prises de courant et aux endroits où ils sortent de l’appareil.

• Utilisez exclusivement des adaptateurs/accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.

• Utilisez l’appareil avec le chariot, le support, le trépied, la console ou la table spécifié par le fabricant ou vendu avec l’appareil uniquement. En cas d’utilisation d’un chariot de transport, faites attention lorsque vous déplacez l’ensemble chariot/appareil afin d’éviter une blessure causée par une chute.

• Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou s’il n’est pas utilisé pendant une période prolongée.

• Confiez l’entretien de l’appareil à un personnel qualifié. Un entretien est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil a été endommagé d’une quelconque manière, notamment si le cordon d’alimentation ou une fiche est endommagé(e), si du liquide a été renversé sur l’appareil ou si des objets sont tombés dans celui-ci, si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s’il est tombé.

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Remarques sur l’installation

• Cet appareil n’est pas conçu pour être utilisé comme un appareil portatif. Veillez à installer l’appareil correctement sur une surface plane. Si vous le placez dans une position inclinée à 30 degrés ou plus (c’est-à-dire si vous le placez sur le côté), des dysfonctionnements risquent de se produire.

• Ne placez pas de matériaux susceptibles d’obstruer les orifices de ventilation autour de l’appareil. Sinon, ceci peut entraîner une surchauffe et un dysfonctionnement.