Sony DSR-45 User Manual

DSR-45/45P

3-073-885-12(1)

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DSR-45/45P

 2002 Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

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

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

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

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

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

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

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

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

Owner’s record

The model number is located at the front of the unit and the
serial number on the left. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSR-45 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 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-45
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,

NJ 07649 USA

Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model: DSR-45P
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,

NJ 07649 USA

Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
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.

Note

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.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material
may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also,
use of this recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television transmission
and/or program owner.

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English

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For DSR-45P
For customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:

• EN60065: Product Safety

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).

For the customers in the Netherlands
Voor de klanten in Nederland

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

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen
moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden
door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

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

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

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

Playback and
Recording

Features .................................................................... 9 (GB)

DVCAM Format......................................................... 9 (GB)

Other Features .......................................................... 11 (GB)

Location and Function of Parts ............................ 12 (GB)

Front Panel ............................................................... 12 (GB)

Rear Panel ................................................................ 20 (GB)

Supplied Remote Commander ................................. 25 (GB)

Displaying V arious Data.........................................27 (GB)

Notes on Video Cassettes ..................................... 30 (GB)

Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes ..................................... 31 (GB)

Notes on Playback/Recording .................................. 32 (GB)

Playback..................................................................33 (GB)

Connections for Playback......................................... 33 (GB)

Settings for Playback................................................ 35 (GB)

Playback Procedures ................................................ 35 (GB)

Chapter 3

Using the Unit as a
Player in an
Editing System

Playback Functions .................................................. 36 (GB)

Recording ............................................................... 41 (GB)

Connections for Recording....................................... 41 (GB)

Settings for Recording.............................................. 43 (GB)

Recording Procedures .............................................. 44 (GB)

Recording Functions ................................................ 44 (GB)

Notes on Usage in the Editing System ................ 46 (GB)

Connections for Digital Non-linear Editing..........48 (GB)

Connections for a Cut Editing System.................49 (GB)

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System ...... 51 (GB)

Adjusting Edit Timing ............................................ 56 (GB)

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Chapter 4

Setting the Time
Code and
Adjusting the
Video Signals

Chapter 5

Duplication and
Audio Dubbing

Chapter 6

Adjusting and
Setting Through
Menus

Setting the Time Code and User Bits ................... 58 (GB)

Using the Internal Time Code Generator ................. 58 (GB)

Synchronizing the Time Codes ............................. 62 (GB)

Connecting to the Time Code Generator.................. 62 (GB)

Notes on the Time Codes ......................................... 64 (GB)

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

of the Video Signals...................................... 66 (GB)

Adjusting the Signals ............................................ 68 (GB)

Duplication (generating a work tape with the same

time code) ......................................................69 (GB)

Audio Dubbing ....................................................... 74 (GB)

Operating the Menus ............................................. 76 (GB)

Menu Organization................................................... 77 (GB)

Menu Contents ......................................................... 78 (GB)

Chapter 7

Maintenance

Troubleshooting .....................................................93 (GB)

Alarm Messages..................................................... 97 (GB)

Notes on Use .......................................................... 98 (GB)

Notes on the Videocassette Recorder ....................... 98 (GB)

Cleaning of the Video Heads .................................... 98 (GB)

Notes on the Video Cassettes ................................... 99 (GB)

Notes on the LCD Screen......................................... 99 (GB)

About Moisture Condensation ................................. 99 (GB)

Digital Hours Meter ............................................... 100 (GB)

Self-diagnostics Function....................................... 100 (GB)

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Appendix

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format ........... 101 (GB)

Specifications....................................................... 103 (GB)

Glossary................................................................ 105 (GB)

Index...................................................................... 107 (GB)

Submenu Index .................................................... 108 (GB)

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Features

Chapter1

Chapter 1 Overview

Overview

The DSR-45/45P is a digital videocassette recorder

1

/4-inch tape. Offering the DVCAM™ digital

using
recording format, the DSR-45/45P produces stable,
superior picture quality by digitally processing and
separating image signals into color difference signals
and a luminance signal (component video). Equipped
with five kinds of remote control connector (RS-422A/
RS-232C/LANC/CONTROL S/i.LINK), the DSR-45/
45P allows you to configure various connection. The
built-in color LCD monitor lets you check images
easily.

The main features of the DSR-45/45P are described
below.

DVCAM Format

DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format,
which uses the 4:1:1 component digital format
(DSR-45) or the 4:2:0 format (DSR-45P), and
provides a
professional use.

For details, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format”
on page 101 (GB).

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/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), which provides four
channel simultaneous recording/playback.

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Features

DV format compatibility

The unit can perform recording and playback in the
DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an
image in LP mode is not available.)

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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).

Remote control

The unit can be operated by remote control from the
CONTROL S system Remote Control Unit (DSRM­20, not supplied), or an editing controller that has an
RS-422A, RS-232C, or LANC jack.

Digital slow playback

The unit has a frame memory function that allows slow
playback without noise. This is available only at +

1

time speed and –

/3-time speed.

1

/3-

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

The unit has a digital TBC that provides jitter-free
video output for analog signals. The video output
level, chrominance signal output level, and setup level
(DSR-45 only) can all be adjusted.

Jog audio function

If you use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be
monitored at various playback speeds when in jog
mode.

Various interfaces

High-speed search function

If you use an editing controller or 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 (DSR-

45) or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-45P) 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.

Internal time code generator/reader

The unit contains a time code generator/reader that can
generate and read longitudinal time code (LTC) in the
SMPTE format (DSR-45) or EBU format (DSR-45P).
This unit can output the time code read from tape as an
analog (LTC) signal, and receive externally generated
time code (LTC).

The unit provides many types of interface connectors.

• Analog video: component video, composite video, S­video (IN/OUT)

• Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) output connectors
provide four channel simultaneous playback, phono
jack type input connectors.

1)

• i.LINK (DV)

: i.LINK-compliant DV jack (4-pin)
allows input or output of digital video/audio signals
in DVCAM/DV format.

• TC (Time code): BNC type input/output connectors
allow input/output of the time code between this unit
and an external device.

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1) 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.

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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.

Duplicate, including cassette memory data

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 from the
MONITOR VIDEO connector.

• 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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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). (The tape must be
recorded in DVCAM format and the audio mode must
be 32 kHz.)

Menu system for functionality and
operation settings

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

Superimposition function

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, , and are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

Time code, warnings, menus, and other text data can
be superimposed on the MONITOR VIDEO output
and the LCD monitor.

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Location and Function of Parts

Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

1 Cassette compartment

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2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

3 ON/STANDBY

switch and
lamp

4 TIMER selector

5 AUDIO MONITOR

selector

6 PHONE LEVEL

control knob

7 PHONES jack

8 RESET button

1 Monitor display section

(see page 14 (GB))

9 CHARACTER DISPLAY

(MONITOR OUT) switch

1

CH­1/2

MIN MAX

4 Display window

(see page 19 (GB))

qa EJECT button

CH-1

CH­3/4

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

3 Audio control section

(see page 18 (GB))

2 Tape transport control

section
(see page 16 (GB))

0 INPUT SELECT

selector

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 30 (GB).

2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

Set this switch to REMOTE when controlling the unit
from an external device connected to the RS-422A/RS­232C connector on the rear panel.

REMOTE: Enables an external device connected to

the RS-422A/RS-232C connector.
When setting this switch to REMOTE, you can
restrict the tape transport and menu control
buttons on the front panel, the Remote
Commander, and the optional Remote Control
Unit connected to the CONTROL S IN jack using
LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu.

For details on the REMOTE menu, see “REMOTE
menu” on page 80 (GB).

LOCAL: Disables an external device connected to

the RS-422A/RS-232C connector.

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The switch setting enables/disables external devices as
follows.

REMOTE LOCAL

RS-422A
RS-232C
LANC
CONTROL S IN

a)

a)

a)

Enabled Disabled
Enabled Disabled
Enabled Enabled

b)

Depending on the Enabled
setting of LOCAL
ENBL on the
REMOTE menu

Remote Commander

b)

Depending on the Enabled
setting of LOCAL
ENBL on the
REMOTE menu

DV (i.LINK) Enabled Enabled

a) You also need to set the remote selector on the rear panel

according to the connector to which you connect a
device.

b) Depending on the setting of COMMANDER on the

OTHERS menu.

Notes

•An external device connected to the LANC jack can
operate the unit regardless the setting of this switch as
long as the remote selector is set to LANC.

•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. When this switch is set to REMOTE, the
Remote Commander functions depending on the
setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu. 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 REMOTE, the ON/
STANDBY switch 3 does not work. To enable the
ON/STANDBY switch, set this switch to LOCAL or
set LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu to ALL
KEYS.

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 REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to
REMOTE, this switch does not work. To enable this
switch, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL
or set LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu to ALL
KEYS.

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 tape end).
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 39 (GB).

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

connected to the unit.

Note

This selector setting has a higher priority than the
REMOTE/LOCAL switch 2 setting.

5 AUDIO MONITOR selector

Use to select the audio track you want to listen to
through the PHONES jack 7 or MONITOR AUDIO
jack.

CH-1/2: channels 1/2 only
MIX: channels 1/2 and channels 3/4
CH-3/4: channels 3/4 only

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
MONITOR 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.)

9 CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT)
(data items superimposed on an external monitor)
switch

Set this switch to ON to superimpose data items on the
MONITOR 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, VIDEO, or
COMPONENT 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 control selector

(–10/–2/+4)

– Audio recording level

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Location and Function of Parts

– Audio recording level adjustment mode (AUTO/

MANU)
– Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz)
– Audio limiter

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– 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.

1 Monitor display section

1 LCD monitor

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.

2 CHARACTER DISPLAY

(LCD) selector

3 DISPLAY SELECT selector

4 EXEC or FINE (AUDIO)

button

5 J / j buttons

1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

1)

Displays the playback or EE

pictures. Also,

For details on the maintenance of the LCD monitor, see
page 99 (GB).

superimposed time data, status information, menu,
audio levels meters, etc. are displayed.

2 CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) (data items
superimposed on the LCD monitor) selector

Notes

•The data items superimposed on the LCD monitor are
the same as items superimposed on a monitor
connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack.
You cannot make two monitors display different data
items individually.

•The backlight used in the built-in LCD monitor

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.

deteriorates with prolonged use. If the brightness of
the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted, consult your
Sony dealer.

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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

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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.

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 MONITOR VIDEO jack 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 MONITOR VIDEO
jack.

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.

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
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.

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 76 (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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4 EXEC (execute) or FINE (AUDIO) (fine audio
levels) button

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to
MENU, the button functions as the 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 76 (GB).

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to
AUDIO, the button functions as the FINE (fine audio
levels) button. While you are holding this button
down, the enlarged audio levels meters are displayed.
You can confirm or adjust audio levels precisely on
these enlarged audio levels meters. To select an
enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET
menu.

For details on fine audio levels screen, see “Fine audio
levels screen” on page 29 (GB).
For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET
menu” on page 88 (GB).

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Location and Function of Parts

2 Tape transport control section

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1 STOP button

7 AUDIO DUB button/indicator
8 DUP button/indicator

6 REC button/indicator

5 PAUSE button/indicator

4 FF 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 90 (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 90 (GB).

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 90 (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
SHUTTLEMAX setting, see “FF/REW SPD” in the “VTR
SET menu” on page 90 (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 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 85 (GB). For details on time codes, see “DSR-45/
45P time codes” on page 63 (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
69 (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 85 (GB). For details on time codes, see “DSR-45/
45P time codes” on page 63 (GB).

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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 74 (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 sound 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 85 (GB).

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1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch

Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode.

AUTO: Adjusts the recording level automatically.

The AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs (CH-1 to
CH-4) 2 are disabled.
To link the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of the audio
channels (CH-1/2 or CH-3/4), set AGC CH1,2
(AGC CH3,4) on the AUDIO SET menu to
LINKED.

MANU: Enables the AUDIO REC LEVEL control

knobs (CH-1 to CH-4) 2 to manually adjust the
recording level.

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 the sound is louder than the input amplifier’s
dynamic range, the AUTO setting is ineffective.

• Even if you set this switch to AUTO, unless the
setting of the INPUT LEVEL selector on the rear
panel is appropriate, there may be clipping and noise.

• The audio level is automatically adjusted to an
appropriate level when you select AUTO. It takes
about 20 seconds for the audio level to be stabilized
in the following cases.

– immediately after powering on
– immediately after stopping a playback operation
– immediately after switching the audio mode in

AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu

1 AUDIO INPUT switch

CH-1

CH-2

2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs

CH-3

CH-4

• If LIMITER on the AUDIO SET menu has been set
to ON while you are manually adjusting the audio
level, you can record the sound without clipping even
if the audio input level is high as long as the level is
within the amplifier’s dynamic range. The LIMITER
setting is available only when this switch is set to
MANU.

2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs (CH-1 to
CH-4)

By turning these knobs, you can adjust the analog
audio input signal levels for CH-1 to CH-4
respectively. You can adjust the audio signal level only
if the AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch 1 has
been set to MANU.
To display the audio levels meters on the LCD
monitor, set the DISPLAY SELECT selector on the
monitor display section to AUDIO (audio screen).
While you are holding down the FINE (fine audio
levels) button when the audio levels meters are
displayed, a part of the audio levels meters will be
enlarged (Fine audio levels screen). To select the
enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET
menu. You can adjust the audio levels precisely on this
screen.

For details on the audio screen, see “Audio screen” on page
28 (GB).

Note

You cannot adjust the audio level of the DV signal.

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4 Display window

1 END SEARCH button

2 INDEX button

3 q (cassette) indicator

4 DVCAM indicator

5 Remote control detector

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 44
(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 90 (GB).

8 RESET button

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7 COUNTER SELECT selector

6 Time counter display

Drop frame indicator

5 Remote control detector
6 Time counter display

Displays time data (count value of the counter / time
code / user bits), the self-diagnostics code numbers
(page 100 (GB)), or the alarm messages (“Err” (page
97 (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.

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.

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7 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 MONITOR VIDEO jack.

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COUNTER: Count value of the counter (seven

digits). The value is displayed on a ±12-hour
cycle.

TC: Time code
U-BIT: User bits

Notes

•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 DSR-45 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 the DSR-45.

– A tape recorded using the NTSC color system is

being used in the DSR-45P.

– You are using an external time code.
– TC RUN on the TC/UB SET menu is set to FREE

RUN.

•If you intend to edit using an RS-422A connection,
set the editing mode of the controller to time code
(TC), and set the COUNTER SELECT selector of
this unit to TC.

8 RESET (counter reset) button

When the COUNTER SELECT selector 7 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.

Rear Panel

1 TC connectors

1 Video signal input/

output section
(see page 22 (GB))

2 Audio signal input/

output section
(see page 23 (GB))

5 MONITOR jacks

3 Remote control

section
(see page 24 (GB))

4 CONTROL S IN jack

3 AC IN connector

2 DV jack

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1 TC (time code) connectors (BNC-type)

Used to input or output time code.

TC IN (time code input) connector: Connects to the

time code output connector on external devices
such as a time code generator or a VCR. Use this
connector to synchronize the internal time code
generator of this unit with an external time code.

Note

The unit can read the time code input to this
connector only when the time code is output at
normal play speed.

TC OUT (time code output) connector: Connects

to the time code input connector on external
devices such as a time code reader or a VCR.
The unit outputs the time code depending on the
operating state as follows:

Playing: The time code on the tape is output.
Recording: Either the time code generated by the

internal time code generator or the time code
input from a device connected to the TC IN
connector is output.

For details, see “DSR-45/45P time codes” on page 63
(GB).

Note

If JOG TC OUT on the TC/UB SET menu has
been set to ON, the time code is output during
search mode, but the output time code is not
continuous.

2 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.

Notes

•If video signals have been input to the DV jack and
you output these video signals to the MONITOR
VIDEO, VIDEO OUT, or S VIDEO OUT
connectors, the sync and burst of the 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 6-

pin 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.

3 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.

4 CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack)

Connects to the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied) for controlling this unit.

Notes

• When using the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not
supplied), set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu
to CONTROL S.

•If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE,
the control of a device connected to the CONTROL S
jack is restricted by the setting of LOCAL ENBL on
the REMOTE menu.

5 MONITOR jacks (phono jack)

Output video and audio signals for monitoring.

MONITOR VIDEO jack: Outputs composite video

signals. Connect the input jack of an external
monitor to this jack. When you set the
CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT)
switch on the front panel to ON, data items such
as time data, menus or alarm messages are
superimposed on the external monitor.

For details on the superimposed data items, see
“Displaying Various Data” on page 27 (GB).

Notes

• When video sync signals of the EE pictures output
from the MONITOR VIDEO jack, sync and burst are
not synchronized.

• The video signal output from this connector is not
synchronized with the video signal output from the
line-out connectors (COMPONENT OUT, S VIDEO
OUT, VIDEO OUT). When the unit is in the EE
mode, the output pictures are delayed by several
lines. When played back, the picture is not exactly
externally synchronized — only vertically
synchronized. You cannot adjust the sync and
subcarrier phases.

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• If DV input has been selected, color and luminance
may be distorted in the EE mode, depending on the
monitor.

• The data items superimposed on a monitor connected
to this jack are the same as the items superimposed

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on the LCD monitor.
You cannot make two monitors display different data
items individually.

• The adjustment of PB LEVEL on the VIDEO SET
menu does not affect the MONITOR VIDEO output.

• While the unit is externally synchronized, the sync
signal frequency and the burst signals of the video
signals output to the LCD monitor and the
MONITOR VIDEO jack are not synchronized.
Therefore, jitter may appear on those output signals.

1 Video signal input/output section

Note

The unit can only accept standard video signals.
If you input the types of video signals shown below,

recorded picture, sound, and the EE picture output
via the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT and
COMPONENT OUT connectors may be distorted.

• Signals from some home game machines

• Blue background screen or gray background screen

from a consumer VCR

If the unit is externally synchronized, use the VIDEO
OUT connector. If you use the MONITOR VIDEO
jack, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to
OFF.

MONITOR AUDIO jack: Outputs the audio signals

for monitoring. Select the audio channels you
want to monitor as follows.

CH-1/2: channels 1/2
MIX: channels 1 to 4
CH-3/4: channels 3/4

• 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

1 S VIDEO connectors

2 VIDEO connectors

1 S VIDEO connectors (4-pin)

Inputs/Outputs the S-video signal with Y (luminance)
and the C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-45 and 4.43
MHz for DSR-45P) separated.

2 VIDEO connectors (BNC-type)

VIDEO IN REF.IN (reference video / composite

video input) connector:

Inputs composite video signals to this unit. When
performing a playback synchronized with an
external sync signal, this connector inputs a
reference video (black burst) signal.

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3 COMPONENT connectors

VIDEO OUT (composite video output) connector:

Outputs composite video signals. The data items
are not superimposed.

3 COMPONENT connectors (BNC-type)

Inputs/Outputs component video signals (Y/R-Y/B-Y).

2 Audio signal input/output section

1 INPUT LEVEL selector

2 AUDIO IN jacks

1 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 IN jacks 2.

Note

If this selector setting is not appropriate, clipping
distortion or noise may occur even if the AUDIO
INPUT switch has been set to AUTO.

For more information on the setting of this selector, see
“When you set the INPUT LEVEL selector” on page 96
(GB).

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3 AUDIO OUT

connectors

3 AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3­pin, male)

Outputs audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4).

2 AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 jacks (phono jack)

Inputs audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4).

Note

To input balanced audio signals via these 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 ×

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3 Remote control section

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1 RS-232C connector

2 RS-422A connector

Notes

•When controlling the unit using a device connected to
the RS-232C connector 1 or the RS-422A connector

2 RS-422A connector (9-pin)

Use when controlling the unit using an editing
controller that has an RS-422A interface.

4 Remote selector

3 LANC jack

2, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front

panel to REMOTE. (Regardless of the setting of the
REMOTE/LOCAL switch, you can use a device
connected to the LANC jack 3 to control the unit.)

•Even when the DSR-45 plays back a PAL formatted
tape (or the DSR-45P plays back an NTSC formatted
tape), you can control the basic tape transport
functions using a device connected to the RS-232C
connector 1 or the RS-422A connector 2.
However, editing operations attempted in this case
are not guaranteed.

•For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a recorder
and to use the FXE-120/120P or the FXE-100/100P
upgraded by installing the FXE-KIT1 as an editing
controller, you also need to use the IF-FXE2 LANC
Interface Box.

1 RS-232C connector (9-pin)

Use when controlling the unit using an editing
controller or a computer that has an RS-232C
interface.

Note

For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a player
and the FXE-120/120P or FXE-100/100P as an editing
controller, set the baud rate of both devices to 19200

3 LANC jack

Use when controlling the tape transport operation of

1)

the unit using a device that has a LANC

Notes

jack.

•Regardless of the setting of the REMOTE/LOCAL
switch, you can use a device connected to the LANC
jack to control the unit.

•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.

bps.

4 Remote selector

Selects one from among RS-422A, RS-232C, or
LANC according to a device connected to the unit.

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1) LANC (Local Application Control bus system):
Bidirectional interface used 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 37 (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 37
(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.

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0 INDEX WRITE button

Press this button during recording to mark an index.

For details on an index, see “Marking an index” on page 44
(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 36 (GB).

qs 1 (on/standby) switch

Notes

•The command mode of the supplied Remote

commander is set to VTR4. You cannot change this
setting.

•Set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to

WIRELESS to enable the Remote Commander to
control the unit.

•In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with

the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony
Remote Commander whose command mode is set to
VTR4. If you want to disable the control from any
Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the
OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.

•If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE,

the control of the Remote Commander is restricted by
the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu.

Battery installation

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.

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.

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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 MONITOR VIDEO jack.
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 (MONITOR OUT)
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 6 Adjusting and
Setting Through Menus” on page 76 (GB).

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC

TC PRESET

RMT

UB PRESET

CM

TC ⁄ UB IN

DISP

DV IN TC

V

TC MAKE

A

TC RUN

VTR

TC FORMAT

ETC

JOG TC OUT

Data screen

To display the data screen, set the DISPLAY SELECT
selector to DATA. You can confirm important
information for recording or playback, such as time
code or remaining tape time, on this screen.

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1

TC

N

%Z

DEW

DETECTED

00:12:34:12

122min

PHOTO – 1 0

SEARCH

PAL

DVCAM

NS 48K

DV IN

4
5,6
7

8
9
q;
qa

qs

1 Cassette memory indicator

This item is shown when a cassette with cassette
memory has been loaded. If the cassette is ejected
while data is being written on the cassette memory, the
indicator flashes.

2 Tape transport mode indicator

Displays the tape transport mode.

3 Time counter (time code/user bits/count value of
the counter) indicator

Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or
user bits. By setting the COUNTER SELECT selector
on the front panel, you can select the item to be
displayed.

TC

When the time code is displayed,

appears to its left.
In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed between
the minutes and seconds. (Example: 00:12.58:00)
When the user bits are displayed,

appears to their

UB

left.
When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”
appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that
value is positive, the first digit is blank.
The count value of the counter consists of seven digits.
If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, diagnostics
code numbers are displayed.

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 37 (GB).

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Displaying V arious Data

6 Index indicator

Displays INDEX MARK when an index has been
marked.

7 Caution indicator

Chapter 1 Overview

Displays a caution.

For details on cautions, see “Alarm Messages” on page 97
(GB).

8 PAL (DSR-45)/NTSC (DSR-45P) indicator

DSR-45: Appears for five seconds when you play

back a PAL formatted tape.

DSR-45P: Appears for five seconds when you play

back an NTSC formatted tape.

9 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.

0 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.

qa Input signal indicator

Displays the INPUT SELECT selector setting.

qs 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 101 (GB).

Audio screen

To display the audio screen, set the DISPLAY
SELECT selector to AUDIO. You can confirm or
adjust the audio levels and confirm the audio input
signal settings on this screen.

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1 Audio levels

Displays the audio levels for each channel
independently. When the audio mode is FS32K, the
audio levels of four channels, channel 1 to 4, are
displayed. When the audio mode is FS48K, the audio
levels of channel 1 and 2 are displayed.
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.

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.)

In the EE, recording, or audio dubbing (only the audio
dubbing channel) modes, if the input levels exceed
0 dB, the portions of the meters that exceed 0 dB turn
to red. During playback, while DV signals are input or
the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to AUTO, those
portions of the levels meters do not turn to red.

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2 Audio dubbing symbol

This symbol appears associated with a channel on
which you can dub sounds.
Appears when:

•a tape is being transported and pictures are displayed

on the LCD monitor or on an external monitor.

•the unit is in the stop mode, a signal other than DV is

selected, and you press the AUDIO DUB button.

Notes

•You can dub sounds only on a tape on which signals
are recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4 channels,
12 bit) and in the DVCAM format.

•You can select a pair of channels to dub sounds using
AUDIO DUB on the AUDIO SET menu.

•You cannot perform audio dubbing using a sound
signal input via the DV jack. This symbol does not
appear when DV signals are input.

3 Link symbol

If the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of a pair of channels
is linked, this symbol is placed between the channels.
In the EE mode, if AGC CH1, 2 on the AUDIO SET
menu is set to LINKED and the AUDIO INPUT
switch is set to AUTO, channels 1 and 2 can be linked
for AGC operation and for stereo sound where channel
1 is set for the left sound and channel 2 is set for the
right sound.
In the EE mode, if AGC CH3, 4 on the AUDIO SET
menu is set to LINKED and the AUDIO INPUT
switch is to AUTO, channels 3 and 4 can be linked for
AGC operation and for stereo sound where channel 3
is set for the left sound and channel 4 is set for the
right sound.

Notes

•Changing REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu
does not change the audio gain of the unit. According
to the level of sounds you want to record, select an
appropriate gain by setting the INPUT LEVEL
selector on the rear panel. Then, adjust the audio
recording levels using the AUDIO REC LEVEL
control knobs.

•The standard output level of the AUDIO OUT
connectors of the unit is +4 dBu. This is equivalent to
–20 dB level for the full-bit maximum audio level
(–18 dB level for the DSR-45P). This value is fixed
and is not affected by the setting of REF LEVEL on
the AUDIO SET menu.

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Note

When DV signals are input, the AGC does not
function and channels are not linked. This symbol does
not appear with a DV connection.

Fine audio levels screen

When the audio screen is displayed, pressing the FINE
(AUDIO) button displays the fine audio levels screen.
The screen is displayed only while you are pressing the
FINE (AUDIO) button. You can adjust the audio
recording levels precisely on this screen.

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The fine audio levels screen displays narrower audio
levels around the audio levels (–12/–18/–20 dB)
selected in REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu.

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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording

Notes on Video Cassettes

Chapter2

Playback and
Recording

Usable cassettes

Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM
cassettes with this unit. The PDV-184 can record
programs for 184 minutes and the PDVM-40 can
record for 40 minutes (DVCAM format).
You can get the highest quality pictures with this
digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes.
Using other cassettes does not ensure sufficient
reliability. We recommend using DVCAM cassettes so
that you can record your one-time events in the highest
quality.

DVCAM cassetteMini DVCAM cassette

Cassette memory

Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted
on some Standard DVCAM cassettes and Mini
DVCAM cassettes. When you record a program, the
recording date and time, and the programs’ position on
the tape are stored in the cassette memory so that you
can quickly locate the program later on.
cassette indicates that you can use the cassettes to store
up to 16 kbits of data. On this unit, you can use
cassettes on which up to 16 kbits of data can be stored.

on a

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, slide in
the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette so that the red
portion becomes visible. To record on a tape, slide out
the switch so that the red portion is hidden.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE.

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REC

SAVE