Sony DSR-50P Operating manual

DSR-50/50P

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DSR-50/50P

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WARNING

Owner’s record

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.

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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

The model number is located at the front and bottom of the unit and the serial number on the bottom. 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-50 Serial No. ______________________

For DSR-50P

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• 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).

Information

Compatible color systems

The DSR-50 is designed to record and play back using the NTSC color system. Recording of video sources based on other color systems cannot be guaranteed.

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.

Compatible colour systems

The DSR-50P is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

Caution

Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorised 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 authorisation from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

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Precautions

•Do not damage the power cord.

•Before performing maintenance, unplug the AC adaptor from the unit and then remove the battery packs.

•Use only the specified power.

•Do not use the unit in an environment that is subject to excessive soot, steam, humidity or dust.

•Do not let liquids or foreign objects get inside.

•Do not disassemble or tamper with the unit.

•Do not use the unit during thunderstorms.

•Do not swing the unit by the handle.

•Do not operate the unit while driving.

•If you set the audio input (CAM/LINE/+48V ON) selectors to +48V ON, do not insert any metal objects into the AUDIO INPUT connectors.

•Do not touch the LCD monitor if it becomes damaged.

•Never touch the AC adaptor or battery packs with wet hands.

•Insert/remove the battery packs properly.

•Do not cover the unit with blankets, carpets, etc.

•Do not listen for long periods when the sound is loud.

•Do not turn the volume up too loud.

•Do not use the unit in the rain or snow.

•Do not use the unit on your lap.

•When carrying the unit around, hold only by the handle.

•Do not place the unit in unstable locations.

•Do not sit on the unit. Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

•When loading a cassette, be careful not to catch your fingers.

•Arrange the cables properly.

•If the unit is not going to be used for a long time, unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery packs.

•If you set the audio input (CAM/LINE/+48V ON) selectors to +48V ON, use a 48V-compatible microphone.

On repacking and shipping

Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory, and take care not to impart violent shocks in transit.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

Preparations

Features .................................................................... 7 (GB)

DVCAM Format......................................................... 7 (GB)

Other Features ............................................................ 8 (GB)

Location and Function of Parts ............................10 (GB)

Front Panel ............................................................... 10 (GB)

Right Panel ............................................................... 22 (GB)

Left Panel ................................................................. 29 (GB)

T op Panel.................................................................. 30 (GB)

Power Preparations................................................ 31 (GB)

Usable Batteries........................................................ 31 (GB)

Using the BP-L40(A)/L60A/L90A Battery Pack..... 32 (GB)

Notes on Using the DC IN 12V Connector.............. 34 (GB)

Connections ........................................................... 35 (GB)

Connections for Recording....................................... 35 (GB)

Connections for Playback......................................... 38 (GB)

Chapter 3

Playback and Recording

Notes on Video Cassettes ..................................... 40 (GB)

Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes ..................................... 41 (GB)

Notes on Recording/Playback .................................. 43 (GB)

Recording ............................................................... 45 (GB)

Recording Using an External Camera...................... 45 (GB)

Recording Using the Player...................................... 49 (GB)

Other Recording Functions ...................................... 52 (GB)

Playback.................................................................. 53 (GB)

Settings for Playback................................................ 53 (GB)

Playback Procedure .................................................. 54 (GB)

Other Playback Functions ........................................ 55 (GB)

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Chapter 4

Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals

Chapter 5

Duplication and Audio Dubbing

Chapter 6

Setting the Time Code and User Bits ...................56 (GB)

Displaying Text Data Such as Time Data................. 56 (GB)

Using the Internal Time Code Generator ................. 56 (GB)

Synchronizing the Time Codes ............................. 61 (GB)

Connecting to the Time Code Generator.................. 61 (GB)

Notes on the Time Codes ......................................... 63 (GB)

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

of the Video Signals...................................... 65 (GB)

Adjusting the Signals ............................................ 67 (GB)

Adjusting the Output Level ...................................... 67 (GB)

Adjusting the Input Level......................................... 68 (GB)

Duplication (generating a work tape with the same

time code) ...................................................... 70 (GB)

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

English

Adjusting and Setting Through Menus

Chapter 7

Maintenance

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

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

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

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

Alarm Messages.....................................................94 (GB)

Notes on Use ..........................................................96 (GB)

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Appendix

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format .............99 (GB)

Specifications....................................................... 102 (GB)

Glossary................................................................104 (GB)

Index......................................................................106 (GB)

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

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Features

Chapter 1 Overview

The DSR-50/50P is a digital videocassette recorder

/4-inch tape. Offering the DVCAM™ digital

using recording format, the DSR-50/50P produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and luminance signal (component video). Featuring a color LCD monitor, the compact and lightweight DSR50/50P is portable and gives you the freedom to check images on the spot.

The main features of the DSR-50/50P are described below.

DVCAM Format

DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (DSR-50) or the 4:2:0 format (DSR-50P), and provides a digital recording format for professional use.

High picture quality, high stability

/4-inch

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 bits linear code), which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32 kHz sampling and 12 bits nonlinear code), which provide four channel simultaneous recording/playback.

DV format compatibility

A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be played back on this unit (SP mode only). You can also record an image on a DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an image in LP mode is not available.)

Choice of two cassette sizes

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Video signals are separated into color difference signals and 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 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 sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of professional editing.

The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes.

•According to cassette size, it automatically changes the position of the reel drive plate.

•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 a CONTROL-S system remote control unit, the DSRM20 (not supplied).

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Features

High-speed search function

If you use the optional remote control unit (DSRM-

20), the unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color picture at playback speeds up to 14

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times normal speed (DSR-50) or up to 17 times normal speed (DSR-50P) in forward and reverse directions. When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing controller or a remote controller, you can search at a variable speed in the range 0 (still) to about 14 times normal (DSR-50) or about 17 times normal (DSR-50P) in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. 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-50) or EBU format (DSR-50P). This unit can output the time code read from tape as an analog (LTC) signal, and receive externally generated time code (LTC).

Jog audio function

If you use the optional remote control unit DSRM-20, audio can be monitored at various playback speeds when in jog mode.

Various interface

The unit provides many types of interface connectors.

• Analog video: component video, composite video, S-

video (IN/OUT)

• Analog audio: XLR (3-pin) input connectors provide

four channel simultaneous recording, phono jack type output connectors.

• i.LINK (DV)

connector (6-pin) allows input or output of digital video/audio signals in DVCAM/DV format.

• Camera: Camera interface (26-pin) supplies power to

the camera from this unit.

• TC (Time code): BNC type input/output connectors

allow input/output of the time code between this unit and an external device.

: i.LINK-compliant DV IN/OUT

Digital slow playback

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

time speed and –

/3-time speed. (This function is

available only when the DSRM-20 is used.)

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Other Features

Built-in color LCD monitor

The unit has a 2.5-type color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor that lets you verify images on the spot. You can see the setup menus and system statuses.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

Menus and data can be superimposed over the picture being displayed.

The unit has a digital TBC that provides jitter-free video output for analog signals. The video output level, chrominance signal output level, setup level (DSR-50 only), sync and subcarrier level can all be adjusted.

Duplicate, including cassette memory data

Using the i.LINK cable, you can duplicate a tape that includes time code and cassette memory data. If the original tape has blank portions, simply duplicate the tape skipping the blank portions.

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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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Audio dubbing function

Compact and lightweight

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 selection and operation setting using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

The SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is a Roller-push menu dial that allows you to easily operate the menu when you want to set functions and operation conditions tailored to your particular needs.

Superimposition function

Time code, warnings, and other text data can be output as analog composite video signals and can be superimposed on the image output to the LCD monitor.

With its VCR and LCD monitor, the compact and lightweight (about 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz)) DSR-50/50P is easy to transport. The body is made partially of magnesium alloy for sturdy construction.

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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 composite 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 is output to the LCD monitor and output as analog composite video signals.

AC adaptor/Battery power

BP-L40 (A)/L60A/L90A can be used.

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Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

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6 OPEN switch

1 Cassette lid

5 POWER switch

4 Monitor display

section (see page 16 (GB))

4 LCD protection board

installation screw hole (bottom of unit)

3 Carrying handle

1 Cassette lid

To open the cassette lid, slide the OPEN switch 6 to OPEN. The lid will click open. Raise the lid and insert a cassette.

For details of usable cassettes, see “Notes on Video Cassettes” on page 40 (GB).

2 RESET button

Press this button (bottom of unit) to initialize the internal clock, all menu items and the time code of the FREE RUN setting. Press this button with the tip of a ball-point pen or similar tool.

3 Carrying handle

Use the handle to carry the unit.

1 Display window

(see page 11 (GB))

2 Tape transport

control section (see page 13 (GB))

2 RESET button (bottom of unit)

3 Audio control section (see page 15 (GB))

5 POWER switch

Push up this switch to ON to turn on the power.

Note

Power to the camera cable is not interrupted even if this switch has been turned off. If you are not going to use the camera, turn off the power of the camera, disconnect the camera cable and the DSR-50/50P AC adaptor, or remove the battery pack.

6 OPEN switch

Slide this switch to the right (OPEN) to open the cassette lid 1.

4 LCD protection board installation screw hole

Use this hole to install the LCD protection board (supplied).

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1 Display window

1 Time counter display

2 WARNING indicator

3 COUNTER switch

4 METER switch

5 LIGHT button

6 Warning indicators

7 DVCAM indicator

8 Date display

9 Time display

0 Cassette indicator

qa OVER indicators

qs Audio level meters

qd Tape remaining

time indicator

qf Remaining battery

indicator

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1 Time counter display

Displays the following:

•Time data: Time code, user bits

•Self-diagnostics (see page 98 (GB))

Note

The time code is displayed with colons (:) between digits regardless of the frame mode (drop frame/nondrop frame).

2 WARNING indicator

Lights or flashes when the battery is exhausted or an error occurs.

For details, see “Alarm Messages” on page 94 (GB).

3 COUNTER switch

Selects the time code or user bits to display in the time counter display, LCD monitor and VIDEO OUT1 output.

TC: Time code U-BIT: User bits

4 METER switch

Selects the audio channels to display audio levels in the audio level meters qs.

CH1/2: Displays the audio level of audio channels 1

and 2.

CH3/4: Displays the audio level of audio channels 3

and 4.

5 LIGHT button

Turns on the backlight in the display window. The backlight will automatically turn off in 10 seconds after you release this button.

6 Warning indicators

Displays warnings.

For details on warnings, see “Alarm Messages” on page 94 (GB).

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7 DVCAM indicator

This indicator appears as follows:

EE: When the DVCAM/DV select switch is set to

DVCAM.

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Play: When a DVCAM formatted tape is being

played.

8 Date display

Displays the date on the internal clock.

9 Time display

Displays the time on the internal clock.

Note

When the battery pack is installed or the AC adaptor is connected, the date and time are displayed even if the power is turned off. With battery backup, the clock can run for about one month without being charged by the unit battery pack or by AC power.

0 Cassette indicator

Lights when a digital video cassette is in the unit and that cassette is compatible with the unit.

qs Audio level meters

Displays the recording level in the recording or in the EE mode; displays the playing level while playing a tape.

qd Tape remaining time indicator

Displays the tape remaining. If the power has been turned off, this shows the tape remaining when the power was turned off. If the tape remaining is more than 300 minutes (five hours), the number of hours will be shown. If the tape remaining is less than 300 minutes, this number of minutes will be shown.

Note

If the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show the tape remaining when the tape is inserted into the unit. The tape remaining time is displayed after the tape runs for a while.

qf Remaining battery indicator

Displays the remaining charge in the battery.

For details on the remaining battery, see page 18 (GB).

qa OVER indicators

Lights when the audio level exceeds 0 dB in the EE mode (except when inputting signals from the DV IN/ OUT connector).

Notes

•These indictors do not light if the AUDIO SELECT switch has been set to AUTO.

•These indicators do not light while the unit is playing a tape or is in the EE mode when inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector.

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2 Tape transport control section

1 REW button/indicator

2 INDEX button

3 KEY INH switch

4 STOP button/indicator

1 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 (except EE pictures

). If you keep pressing this button during playback, rewind or in playback pause mode, the contents of the tape will be shown in reverse on the monitor while it is rewound (picture search). When operation has stopped, if you press the PLAY button while holding this button down, the tape is rewound to the beginning and automatically played. You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu.

For details on VTR SET menu, see “VTR SET menu” on page 90 (GB).

Notes

•If you set the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu

to SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while rewinding the tape.

•If you set PB in EE/PB SET on the DISPLAY SET

menu, the EE pictures are not output while rewinding the tape.

5 PLAY button/indicator

6 F FWD button/indicator

7 END SEARCH button

8 DUP button/indicator

9 AUDIO DUB button/indicator

0 REC button/indicator

qa PAUSE button/indicator

2 INDEX button

Press to mark an index while recording. An index is useful when you search for the scene later.

For details on index, see “Other Recording Functions” on page 52 (GB).

3 KEY INH (key inhibit) switch

Turning on this switch disables the tape transport control buttons to prevent invalid button operations.

4 STOP button/indicator

Press to stop the tape. If there is a tape in the unit and the tape has been stopped, the indicator lights.

5 PLAY button/indicator

Press to play back the tape. When the tape is being played, the indicator lights.

Notes

•When the unit is playing the part of the tape where the format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and sound may be distorted.

•The unit cannot play back a cassette recorded in LP mode of the consumer DV format.

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1) EE pictures

“EE” stands for “Electric to Electric”. In this 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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6 F FWD (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 (except EE pictures). If you keep pressing this button during playback, fast-

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forward or in playback pause mode, you can locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search). 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 the FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while fast-forwarding the tape.

•If you set PB in EE/PB SET on the DISPLAY SET menu, the EE pictures are not output while fastforwarding the tape.

7 END SEARCH button

Searches for the last part of the recorded image and plays that part for five seconds. This function is used when you record another image at the end of the current image or check the last part of the recorded image. If you use a cassette without cassette memory and remove the tape from the unit, the end search function does not work. If you use a cassette with cassette memory, the end search function continues to work. However, if there is a blank portion at the beginning or between the recorded portions, the end search function may not work correctly.

8 DUP (duplicate) button/indicator

Used to duplicate a tape, including the time code. During duplication, the indicator flashes.

For details on duplicate function, see “Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)” on page 70 (GB).

When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV and a DV signal is input, if you press only this button when the unit is in the stop mode, the DUP indicator lights and you can check the EE signals for image, sound and time code. After checking them, press the STOP button.

For details, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 84 (GB). For details on the time code, see “DSR-50/50P time codes” on page 62 (GB).

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9 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator

Use this button to dub the sound. The indicator flashes while the sound is being dubbed.

For details on audio dubbing, see “Audio Dubbing” on page 74 (GB).

When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than DV, if you press only this button when the unit is in the stop mode, the AUDIO DUB indicator lights and you can check the EE sound signals. After checking them, press the STOP button.

For details, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 84 (GB).

0 REC (record) button/indicator

When you start recording an image from an external camera, press the PLAY button while holding this button down. The unit is set to recording pause mode. Then press the PAUSE button on the unit or the VTR button on the camera to start recording. When you start recording an image from a source other than an external camera, press the PLAY button while holding this button down. The indicator flashes and recording starts. If you press only this button when the unit is in the stop mode, the REC indicator lights and you can check the EE signals for image, sound and time code. After checking them, press the STOP button.

For details, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 84 (GB). For details on time code, see “DSR-50/50P time codes” on page 62 (GB).

Notes

•The unit cannot record images unless video signals are input.

•If the video signals are interrupted during recording, the unit is set to recording pause mode. When the video signals are input again, recording is resumed. That position of the tape where the recording resumes may be distorted when the tape is played back.

•This unit cannot record in the LP mode of the consumer DV format.

qa PAUSE button/indicator

Press this button to set the unit to pause mode while recording, playing or audio dubbing. Pressing this button again resumes the operation. The indicator flashes when the unit is in pause mode.

Note

If you have started recording using an external camera by pressing the VTR button on the camera, pressing the PAUSE button while recording does not pause the recording.

For details on how to record an image using an external camera, see “Recording Using an External Camera” on page 45 (GB).

3 Audio control section

1 Audio recording level control knobs

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2 AUDIO SELECT switches

1 Audio recording level control knobs (CH-1 to

CH-4)

By turning these knobs, you can adjust the analog audio input signal levels. You can adjust the audio signal level only if the AUDIO SELECT switches 2 have been set to MANU. If you press the FINE button in the monitor display section when the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO) selector has been set to AUDIO, detailed audio levels centered around the audio level that you set through the menu are displayed.

For details on the AUDIO screen, see “AUDIO screen” on page 20 (GB).

Note

You cannot adjust the audio signal level of the DV signal.

2 AUDIO SELECT switches (CH-1 to CH-4)

Switches the recording level adjustment mode.

AUTO: Disables the audio recording level control

knob and automatically adjusts the recording level.

MANU: Enables the audio recording level control

knob to manually adjust the recording level.

Notes

•When inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector, these settings are invalid.

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

•Even if AUTO has been set, unless the audio input level control selectors in the right panel are appropriate, there may be clipping and noise.

•The audio level is automatically equalized 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

•If the LIMITER on the AUDIO SET menu has been set to ON, and if the audio input is too loud while you are manually adjusting the audio level, you can still record the sound without clipping. The LIMITER setting is available only when this switch is set to MANU.

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Location and Function of Parts

4 Monitor display section

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1 FINE button

2 DISPLAY (LCD OFF/OFF/

ON) selector

3 DISPLAY (MENU/TC/

AUDIO) selector

4 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

1 FINE button

If you press this button when the DISPLAY (MENU/ TC/AUDIO) selector 3 has been set to AUDIO, the LCD monitor displays detailed audio level meters centered around the audio level that you set through the menu as well as various settings in text.

For details on the FINE screen, see “FINE screen” on page 20 (GB).

2 DISPLAY (LCD OFF/OFF/ON) selector

Switches the LCD monitor mode.

LCD OFF: Turns off the LCD monitor power. OFF: Displays the LCD monitor. Text data is not

superimposed. The tape label, title and data codes (camera data, and date/time recorded by the camera) are displayed.

ON: Displays the LCD monitor. Text data is

superimposed.

Notes

•You can set the unit to display/hide a tape label, title and data codes only from the menus.

•To change a menu setting, turn ON the DISPLAY (LCD OFF/OFF/ON) selector or turn ON the SUPERIMPOSE switch on the right panel. If the LCD monitor or external monitor does not display a superimposed screen, you cannot set a menu.

5 LCD monitor

3 DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO) selector

Switches the superimposed text data for display on the LCD monitor.

MENU: Displays the menu screen. TC: Displays the time codes, remaining battery, tape

remaining time, selected input signal, audio mode, presence or absence of cassette memory, tape label, title, etc.

AUDIO: Displays the audio levels.

Notes

•You can use the DSRM-20 (not supplied) to search for the scene using the index signal on the tape. In this case you can search for the scene regardless of this selector setting. But you can display “–/+” only while this selector is set to TC.

•If you change the setting of this switch during a cassette memory search, the cassette memory search is stopped.

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4 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

If the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO) selector 3 has been set to MENU, rotating this dial changes the menu items being displayed and pressing this dial selects a particular menu item. If the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO) selector 3 has been set to TC, rotating this dial adjusts the LCD monitor brightness.

Rotate up/down

Press

For details on the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on page 76 (GB).

Text data superimposed on the LCD monitor

If you set the DISPLAY (LCD OFF/OFF/ON) selector to ON, you can superimpose the text data on the LCD monitor. By setting the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/ AUDIO) selector to a particular setting, you can select superimposed text data for display on the LCD monitor.

MENU screen

By setting the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/AUDIO) selector to MENU, you can set various data in the menus.

For details on the menu, see Chapter 6, “Adjusting and Setting Through Menus” on page 76 (GB).

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

DISP

TC FORMAT

TC RUN

TC ⁄ UB IN

LCD

TC MAKE

VTR

UB TIME

ETC

JOG TC OUT

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5 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

Displays the playback or EE pictures as well as superimposed time data, status information, menu, etc.

Note

The superimposed data output to the LCD monitor and the VIDEO OUT1 are the same. You cannot display a different superimposed data.

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Location and Function of Parts

TC screen

This screen shows the time data, tape remaining time, remaining battery, data codes, etc. These data items are important for normal recording/playback operation. To display the TC screen, set the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/

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AUDIO) selector to TC.

qj, ql

qh, w;, wa

qg qf qd

L i

MANUAL 10000 ATW F1. 6 12

00:12:34:12

122min

PHOTO –10

NS 48K

PAL

DVCAM DV IN

1 Remaining battery indicator

Displays the remaining battery and the battery type. You can select the battery type in uREMAIN on the DISPLAY SET menu.

Li: Lithium-ion battery Ni: Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) battery

3 4

5 6 7

9 0

qa qs

Note

The remaining battery is displayed even if you use the unit with AC power by connecting the AC adaptor to the DC IN 12V connector.

Ni-Cd battery voltage

12.5 V or more 15.0 V or more

12.0 – 12.5 V 14.0 – 15.0 V

11.75 – 12.0 V 13.0 – 14.0 V

11.5 – 11.75 V 12.0 – 13.0 V

11.3 – 11.5 V 11.3 – 12.0 V

11.25 – 11.3 V 11.25 – 11.3 V

11.0 – 11.25 V 11.0 – 11.25 V

11.0 V or less

a) The indicator flashes 3.2 times per second in the rapid

flashing mode and flashes 0.8 time per second in the slow flashing mode.

Lithium-ion

battery

voltage

11.0 V or less

LCD monitor/

VIDEO OUT1

Battery-end warning

display

Slow flashing Slow flashing

Display

window

Rapid flashing

Camera’s

battery

indicator

Slow flashing

Light

2 Cassette memory indicator

This is shown when a cassette with cassette memory has been loaded. This indicator flashes when you remove the cassette while the system is writing data in the cassette memory.

3 Tape transport mode indicator

Displays the tape transport mode.

4 Time code indicator

Displays the time code or user bits. Change the display (time code or user bits) by changing the COUNTER switch on the front panel. In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed between the minute and second. (Example: 00:12.58:00) If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, a diagnostics code numbers are displayed.

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5 Tape remaining time indicator

If qREMAIN on the DISPLAY SET menu has been set to ON, the tape remaining time is displayed.

qd Program AE indicator

qf White balance indicator

Note

If the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show the tape remaining time when the tape is inserted into the unit. The tape remaining time is displayed after the tape runs for a while.

6 Search/Index indicator

Displays the search mode. If an index has been marked, this displays INDEX MARK. If you use the end search function, this displays END SEARCH.

7 Warning indicators

Displays a warning.

For details on warnings, see “Alarm Messages” on page 94 (GB).

8 PAL (DSR-50)/NTSC (DSR-50P) indicator DSR-50: Appears for five seconds when you play back

a PAL formatted tape. DSR-50P: Appears for five seconds when you play back a NTSC formatted tape.

9 DVCAM/DV indicator

In the EE, recording, and duplicate modes, displays the DVCAM/DV select switch setting. During playback, displays the format recorded on the tape.

qg Gain indicator

qh Iris indicator

qj Shutter speed indicator

qk SteadyShot indicator

Notes

•Data items qd through qk show the settings (camera data) of the tape recorded by the camera (DSR-200/ 200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/ PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, etc.). This unit cannot record camera data.

•Data items qd through qk are displayed only when DATA CODE on the DISPLAY SET menu has been set to CAMERA.

For details on DATA CODE, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 84 (GB).

ql Date indicator

Displays the date when the tape was recorded.

w; Time indicator

Displays the time when the tape was recorded.

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0 Audio mode indicator

In the EE and recording modes, displays the selected audio mode in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu. During playback and audio dubbing, displays the audio mode recorded on the tape. When inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector, displays the audio mode input from the DV IN/OUT connector.

qa Input signal indicator

Displays the INPUT SELECT selector setting.

qs NS (Non Standard) audio mode indicator

Lights when you play back a tape in the unlock audio mode or when the unlock mode signal has been input from the DV IN/OUT connector. Always lights if the DVCAM/DV select switch has been set to DV and the unit is in the EE mode.

For details on the unlock mode, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format” on page 99 (GB).

Note

Data items ql and w; are displayed only when DATA CODE on the DISPLAY SET menu has been set to DATE.

wa LCD monitor brightness

This is displayed when you adjust the LCD monitor brightness by rotating the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. This display disappears in one second after you adjust the brightness. You can adjust the LCD monitor brightness when you have set the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/ AUDIO) selector to TC and the DISPLAY (LCD OFF/ OFF/ON) selector to OFF or ON.

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AUDIO screen

You can check and adjust the audio levels and check the audio input signal settings on this screen. To display this screen, set the DISPLAY (MENU/TC/ AUDIO) selector to AUDIO. While this screen is

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displayed, you can press the FINE button to display the FINE screen. The FINE screen is only displayed when you keep pressing the FINE button.

While a tape is being played back, this screen displays the audio mode recorded on the tape. When recording a picture, this screen displays the audio mode selected in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu. When inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector, this screen displays the input audio mode. If the audio mode has been set to 32 kHz, this screen displays four channels; if the audio mode has been set to 48 kHz, this screen displays two channels.

Note

You cannot change the audio mode while inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector.

Normal screen

–∞40 30 20 10 0

······

CH1 ||||||||||||||||||·|··· · CH2 |||||||||||||||||·|···· · CH3 ||||||||||||||||||||||| | CH4 |||||||||||||·|········ ·

This screen displays the audio levels. By adjusting the audio recording level control knobs in the front panel, you can adjust the recording level. In the EE, recording, or audio dubbing (only the audio dubbing channel) modes, the level display runs all the way to the right (0 dB) and turns red if the input level exceeds 0 dB. During playback, when inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector, or if you have set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the level display does not run all the way to the right (0 dB).

FINE screen

LEVEL –22 –20 –18

CH1 |||||||||||······ CH2 ||||||||||······· CH3 |||||||||||||||·· CH4 ||||||···········

INPUT GAIN 48V LVL

CH1 AUTO ON –60 CH2 AUTO ON –60 CH3 AUTO OFF –20 CH4 MANU OFF + 4

When the normal screen is being displayed, pressing the FINE button displays the FINE screen. The FINE screen is displayed only while you are pressing the FINE button. The FINE screen displays narrower audio levels around the audio levels (–12/–18/–20 dB) selected in the REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu and displays the audio input signal settings. You can finely adjust recording levels by adjusting the audio recording level control knobs on the front panel. The audio input signals are displayed as follows:

GAIN: Displays the AUTO/MANU setting of the

AUDIO SELECT switch.

48V: If the audio input level control selector has been

set to –60 and the audio input selector has been set to +48V ON, this column shows ON, otherwise this column shows OFF.

LVL: Displays the setting (–60/–20/+4) of the audio

input level control selector.

Notes

•Changing the REF LEVEL on the AUDIO SET menu does not change the audio gain of the unit. Adjust the audio gain by setting the audio input level control selectors and adjusting the audio recording level control knobs.

•The standard output level of the AUDIO OUTPUT jack of the unit is –10 dBu. This is equivalent to –20 dB level for the full-bit maximum audio level (–18 dB level for DSR-50P). This value is fixed and is not affected by the REF LEVEL setting on the AUDIO SET menu.

•When inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector, the INPUT field shows DV IN.

•When inputting signals from other than DV IN/OUT connector, the INPUT shows the available audio channels.

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The audio screen shows the following symbols depending on the menu settings, etc.

:Audio dubbing symbol

This symbol appears with a channel on which you can dub sound. You can select a channel to dub the sound in the AUDIO DUB on the AUDIO SET menu. This symbol appears during playback of a tape recorded in 32 kHz of the DVCAM format. This symbol also appears during audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 32 kHz of the DVCAM format. This symbol does not appear when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV.

:Wind noise reduction symbol This symbol appears with a channel in which the WIND on the AUDIO SET menu has been set to ON.

:Link symbol

If the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of a pair of channels is linked, this symbol is placed between the channels. If AGC CH1, 2 on the AUDIO SET menu have been set to LINKED and channels 1 and 2 in the AUDIO SELECT switch have been 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. If AGC CH3, 4 on the AUDIO SET menu have been set to LINKED and channels 3 and 4 in the AUDIO SELECT switch have been set 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.

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Note

This symbol does not appear when inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector.

:Camera symbol

This symbol appears at the right side of the LVL display when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than DV and the audio input selector is set to CAM.

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Right Panel

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2 PHONE LEVEL

control knob

1 PHONES jack

qa MONITOR

SELECT selector

3 TC IN/OUT connectors

4 DV IN/OUT connector

9 CONTROL S connector

0 AUDIO MONITOR OUT jack

1 PHONES (headphones) jack (stereo phone jack)

Connects to the headphones. You can monitor the audio signals being recorded or played through the headphones. Select the audio signal you want to monitor by selecting the channels with the MONITOR SELECT selector qa.

Notes

•A warning tone is output on the headphone sound and return sound to the camera. A warning tone is not mixed on the signals output from the AUDIO MONITOR OUT and AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.

•By setting the BEEP on the OTHERS menu to MELODY, the selected melody beep sound is mixed on the headphone sound and the return sound to the camera when you operate the menu.

1Video signal input/output

section (see page 25 (GB))

2Audio signal input/output section (see page 27 (GB))

5 BREAKER button

6 DC IN 12V

connector

8 REMOTE connector

7 CAMERA connector

2 PHONE LEVEL control knob

Adjusts the volume of the headphones that are connected to the PHONES jack 1 and the audio level of the return sound to the camera.

3 TC (time code) IN/OUT connectors (BNC-type)

Used to input or output the time code through these connectors.

TC IN connector: Connects to the time code output

connector on the external devices such as a time code generator or a VCR. This connector is used 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.

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TC OUT connector: Connects to the time code input

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

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 signals from the external device are output.

For details, see “DSR-50/50P time codes” on page 62 (GB).

Note

If the 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 a continuous one.

4 DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin)

Used to input/output the digital signal with a locking mechanism that complies with the i.LINK standard (Recommended cable: CCFD-3L, CCF-3L). If you have an external device that has a DV connector, you can connect that device to this connector to record or duplicate a tape or capture pictures. The digital signals for the sound or pictures captured through this connector have almost no degradation. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the external device.

5 BREAKER button

If excessive current flows inside the unit, the breaker is activated, and the power to the unit is shut down. If this button is activated and pushed out, check the unit and the camera connected to the CAMERA connector to make sure they are not malfunctioning. If they appear to be functioning properly, press this button. If there are no problems, power will be supplied again.

6 DC IN 12V connector (XLR 4-pin/Male)

Used to supply the unit with DC power. If you have installed a battery pack in the battery compartment, whichever power source is providing the higher voltage provides the power to the unit.

Notes

•The DC power source must be 12 V to 17 V/2.0 A (peak: 4.0 A) or higher.

•If you have connected an AC adaptor to this connector and the battery voltage is higher than the AC power, the battery power is used first.

For details on the DC IN 12V connector, see “Power Preparations” on page 31 (GB).

7 CAMERA connector (26-pin)

Connects to a camera (not supplied). The unit can supply power to the external camera with this connector.

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Notes

•The DV/IN OUT connector of this unit is a 6-pin connector but does not provide power to any connected external device. You can also use a 6-pin connector without a locking mechanism.

•If video signals have been input to the DV IN/OUT connector and you output these video signals to the VIDEO OUT1, VIDEO OUT2, or S VIDEO OUT connectors, the sync and burst of the 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.

Note

If you have installed a small capacity battery pack such as a BP-L40(A) and supplied power to an external camera connected from the CAMERA connector, the operation time with the battery pack might be significantly reduced when the camera power consumption is too high. Use a large capacity battery pack or obtain power for the camera from a separate power source.

For details on how to record images using the CAMERA connector, see “Recording” on page 45 (GB).

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8 REMOTE connector

Connects to a foot switch.

For details on how to set the foot switch, see “VTR SET menu” on page 90 (GB).

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9 CONTROL S connector (minijack)

Connects to a remote control unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) for controlling this unit.

0 AUDIO MONITOR OUT jack (phono jack)

Outputs the audio signals for monitoring. Select the audio signals with the MONITOR SELECT selector

qa.

qa MONITOR SELECT selector

Selects audio channels to output to the PHONES jack 1, AUDIO MONITOR OUT jack 0 and return sound to the camera.

CH1/2: Channels 1 and 2 MIX: Channels 1 to 4 CH3/4: Channels 3 and 4

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Note

You only can input standard video signals to the unit. If you input the types of video signals shown below, the EE picture output to the VIDEO OUT2 connector, S VIDEO OUT connector and COMPONENT OUTPUT connectors may be distorted.

•Signals from some home game machines

1 VIDEO OUT1 connector

•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 the TBC

3 SUPERIMPOSE switch

4 S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors

5 VIDEO/REF. IN connector

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2 INPUT SELECT selector

1 VIDEO OUT1 connector (BNC-type)

Outputs composite video signals. Connect to the input connector of an external monitor. If the SUPERIMPOSE switch 3 has been set to ON, text data (time data, menus and alarm messages) is superimposed.

For details on the superimposed data, see “Text data superimposed on the LCD monitor” on page 17 (GB).

Notes

•When a video sync signal of the EE pictures are output to the VIDEO OUT1 connector, sync and burst are not synchronized.

6 VIDEO OUT2 connector

7 COMPONENT OUTPUT

connectors

•The video signal output from this connector is not synchronized with the video signal output from the line-out connectors (COMPONENT OUTPUT, S VIDEO OUT, VIDEO OUT2). When the unit is in the EE mode, the output pictures are delayed by several lines. When played, the picture is not externally synchronized — only vertically synchronized. You cannot adjust the sync and subcarrier phases.

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

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•The superimposed data output to the LCD monitor and the VIDEO OUT1 are the same. You cannot display a different superimposed data.

•The adjustment of VIDEO LVL on the VIDEO SET

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menu does not affect the VIDEO OUT1 output and return signal to the camera.

•If the unit is externally synchronized, jitters may appear in the VIDEO OUT1 connector output and the LCD monitor image because the sync signal frequency and the burst signals are not synchronized. If the unit is externally synchronized, use the VIDEO OUT2 connector. If you use the VIDEO OUT1 connector, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to OFF.

2 INPUT SELECT selector

You can select DV, VIDEO, S VIDEO or CAMERA to input the signals. The selected input is displayed on the TC screen of the LCD monitor.

Notes

•When inputting signals from the DV IN/OUT connector, the following settings are disabled:

– Video input level – Audio input selectors (CAM/LINE/+48V ON) – Audio input level control selectors (–60/–20/+4) – Audio recording level – Audio recording mode (AUTO/MANU) – Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz) – Audio AGC (Auto Gain Control) – Wind noise reduction – Audio limiter – You cannot display the color bars.

•If you change this selector, the screen may

momentarily become bright or noise may appear. This noise will be recorded.

3 SUPERIMPOSE switch

Turn on this switch to superimpose text data onto the output from the VIDEO OUT1 connector.

Note

The return signal to the camera is the same as the output from the VIDEO OUT1 connector.

4 S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors (4-pin)

Inputs/Outputs the S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and the C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-50 and 4.43 MHz for DSR-50P).

5 VIDEO/REF.IN (reference input) connector (BNC-type)

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

6 VIDEO OUT2 connector (BNC-type)

Outputs composite video signals. The text data is not superimposed.

7 COMPONENT OUTPUT Y, R-Y, B-Y connectors (BNC-type)

Outputs component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) signals.

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2 Audio signal input/output section

1 AUDIO OUTPUT

jacks

1 AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1 to CH-4 jacks (phono jack)

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

2 AUDIO INPUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)

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

Note

The unit employs electronically balanced AUDIO INPUT connectors. To input unbalanced audio signals (a phono jack of a consumer VCR, etc.), use a conversion cable as shown below. (This conversion cable shorts the COLD and the common terminal (GND)).

HOT

COM (GND)

Signal

GND

2 AUDIO INPUT connectors

3 Audio input level control

selectors

4 Audio input selectors

3 Audio input level (–60/–20/+4) control selectors

When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than DV, select an audio input signal level (–60/–20/+4) for the CAMERA connector or AUDIO INPUT connectors.

Notes

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

•The unit is not compatible with a camera that outputs +4 dB. If you set the audio input selectors to CAM, select –60 dB or –20 dB depending on the output level of the camera.

•If you can select the output level (–60 dB or –20 dB) on the camera, select –20 dB on the camera and the unit. When the unit and the camera are connected with a long camera cable, noise may be minimized.

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4 Audio input (CAM/LINE/+48V ON) selectors

Select audio signals input to channels 1 to 4 when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than DV.

CAM: Audio signals from the CAMERA connector

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LINE: Audio signals from the AUDIO INPUT

connectors

+48V ON: Supplies power to the 48 V microphone.

Notes

•If you have selected +48V ON, do not insert a metal object into the AUDIO INPUT connectors. It may cause electric shock.

•If you have selected +48V ON, use a microphone that is compatible with 48 V. Using a microphone that is incompatible may damage the microphone, generate smoke or cause a fire.

•The +48V ON setting is in effect only when you use the AUDIO INPUT connectors and the audio input level control selectors 3 are set to –60 dB.

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Left Panel

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1 DVCAM/DV select switch

2 CONTROL connector

(A lid is installed on the left panel at shipping.)

1 DVCAM/DV select switch

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 switch.

Notes

•The unit is not compatible with playing or recording in consumer DV format (LP mode).

•If you switch the DVCAM/DV select switch setting while recording, the unit automatically pauses the recording and then resumes recording several seconds later. Nothing is recorded during that interval. You cannot change the mode smoothly 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 will be recorded unsynchronized.

(unlock mode)

– The time code is fixed to the drop frame mode.

(only for DSR-50)

– You cannot change the TC PRESET, UB PRESET,

TC FORMAT, TC RUN, TC/UB IN, TC MAKE, UB TIME settings on the TC/UB SET menu. The setting and status set at the time of the DVCAM recording will be canceled.

– The time code automatically progresses so that the

recorded tracks are continued.

– If you start recording from a blank portion, the time

code starts from 00:00:00:00.

– The user bits are not recorded. When you play back

the tape, the user bits display will be

“– –– –– –– –”.

– Even if you input an external time code into the TC

IN connector, the time code used will be the one provided by the internal time code generator.

•If you dub a consumer DV tape from the DV IN/OUT connector, keep the following in mind: – Set the DVCAM/DV select switch to DV. If the

DVCAM/DV select switch has been set to DVCAM, a tape with an invalid format (the recording speed: DVCAM, sound: unsynchronized, unlock mode) will be made. (The unit cannot convert unlock mode sound to lock mode sound.)

– When you edit a tape with an invalid format in the

DSR-70/70P, DSR-80/80P, DSR-85/85P, DSR2000/2000P, etc., there may be some restrictions.

For details on the DVCAM/DV format compatibility, see “Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format” on page 99 (GB).

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2 CONTROL connector

You can connect most of the LANC1) devices to this connector. On a regular LANC connector, you can only switch to the recording mode from the stop mode. This unit has an extended function that allows you to

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switch to the recording mode directly from the playback, fast-forward, rewind, slow-play, still, cue and review modes.

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Notes

•You cannot control the power on/off of the unit from

a LANC device connected to the CONTROL connector.

•The CONTROL connector of this unit has only

LANC-S functions. This unit has no LANC-M functions.

1 Battery cover

2 Battery cover lock

1 Battery cover

You can open the cover when you attach/remove the battery into/from the battery compartment.

2 Battery cover lock

Unlock when you open the battery cover.

For details on how to install a battery pack, see “Using the BP-L40(A)/L60A/L90A Battery Pack” on page 32 (GB).

1) LANC (Local Application Control bus system):

Bidirectional interface to control a consumer VCR.

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