Sony DSR-85P Operating manual

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Operating Instructions

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

DSR-85/85P

 1996 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

For the customers in the USA

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. 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-85 Serial No.

WARNING

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

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.

This device requires shielded interface cables to comply with FCC emission limits.

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.

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.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

Recording and Playback

Chapter 3

Convenient Functions for Editing Operation

Features .............................................................................5

Location and Function of Parts .......................................8

Front Panel .......................................................................... 8

Rear Panel ......................................................................... 14

Recording ........................................................................19

Settings for Recording....................................................... 19

Usable Cassettes................................................................ 22

Recording Procedure ......................................................... 24

Playback...........................................................................28

Settings for Playback......................................................... 28

Playback Procedure ........................................................... 29

Setting the Time Data......................................................31

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications... 31

Using the Internal Time Code Generator .......................... 33

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes............. 34

Rerecording the Time Code — TC Insert Function .......... 35

High-Speed and Low-Speed Search: Quickly and

Accurately Determining Editing Points ................37

Search Operations via External Equipment ...................... 37

Search Operations on This Unit ........................................ 37

Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format — QSDI Dubbing

Function...................................................................38

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Table of Contents

Chapter 4

Menu Settings

Chapter 5

Connections and Settings

Menu Organization..........................................................41

Menu Contents ................................................................42

Changing Menu Settings ................................................51

Buttons Used to Change Settings ...................................... 51

Changing the Settings of Basic Items ............................... 51

Displaying Enhanced Items............................................... 53

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items......................... 53

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Defaults ......... 54

Displaying Supplementary Status Information ............55

Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing

System .....................................................................57

Connections for a Cut Editing System..........................58

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System ...............59

Connections for QSDI Dubbing .....................................64

Connections for Analog Recording...............................65

Chapter 6

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Appendix

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases..................66

Maintenance ....................................................................69

Condensation ..................................................................... 69

Regular Checks ................................................................. 69

Head Cleaning ................................................................... 70

Troubleshooting ..............................................................71

Error Messages .................................................................. 73

Alarm Messages ................................................................ 73

Notes on Use ...................................................................77

Specifications..................................................................78

Glossary...........................................................................81

Index.................................................................................83

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Features

Chapter 1 Overview

The DSR-85/85P is a 1/4-inch digital video cassette recorder that uses the DVCAM digital recording format. This system achieves stable, superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals that are separated into color difference signals and luminance signals (component method). The DSR-85/85P unit is equipped with the variety of functions that are needed for videocassette recorders and players used in professional digital video editing systems. It features a high-speed transfer function for digital data and supports the ClipLink™ function developed by Sony Corporation for highly efficient video editing. When connected to a Sony EditStation™, the unit serves as part of a powerful

non-linear editing system

. The unit is also equipped with a full-fledged analog interface to support hybrid systems that combine conventional analog equipment with digital equipment.

The DSR-85/85P’s main features are described below.

Wide track pitch

The recording track pitch is 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.

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 (48kHz sampling and 16-bit quantization), which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32-kHz sampling and 12-bit quantization).

Playback compatibility with DV format

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DVCAM Format

A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be played back on this unit. (Cassettes recorded in LP

DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which

mode cannot be played back.)

uses the 4:1:1 component digital format, and provides

/4-inch digital recording format for professional use.

Choice of two cassette sizes

High picture quality, high stability

Video signals are separated into color difference signals and luminance signals, 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.

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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.

1) Non-linear editing

This is an editing method that uses video and audio signals that have been digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data. When compared with conventional (linear) editing methods, non-linear editing offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations, such as by eliminating tape transport time.

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Features

A Wealth of Interfaces

Supports ClipLink function

In response to commands sent from the EditStation, index pictures that are recorded on tape or ClipLink

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Digital interfaces

log data that is recorded in the cassette memory can be transferred to the EditStation. The EditStation

The unit provides the following two digital interfaces.

•SDTI (QSDI)

: This interface enables SDTI (QSDI)format video, audio and time code signals to be transferred between this unit and the Sony EditStation

operator can then efficiently use these pictures and data in a preliminary editing session.

For more information about the ClipLink function, refer to the “ClipLink Guide” also supplied with this unit.

either at normal speed or four times normal.

•AES/EBU interface: This interface enables AES/ EBU-format digital audio signals to be input and

Internal time code generator/reader

output.

As an option, you can also use the SDI (Serial Digital Interface) as an interface for D1 (component) format digital video and audio signals.

The unit contains a time code generator/reader which can generate and read longitudinal time code (LTC) in the SMPTE format (DSR-85) or EBU format (DSR85P), to ensure frame-accurate editing. When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK-

Analog interfaces

130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, it can output the time code read from tape as analog (LTC)

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

signal, and receive externally generated time code (LTC).

•Analog video: These interfaces include a component interface, composite interface, and S-video interface.

Remote control

•Analog audio: 4-channel input and 4-channel output are both provided.

The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing controller that supports the RS-422A interface

-system remote controller such as the

Facilities for High-efficiency

or from a SIRCS optional DSRM-10 or SVRM-100A.

Editing

High-speed search function

The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance editing efficiency and precision.

High-speed transfer of digital signals

Using the QSDI interface enables the digital video, audio and time code signals to be transferred between this unit and the Sony EditStation ES-7 at four times the normal speed.

1) QSDI is a type of SDTI.

SDTI is the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE 305M. This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/ output connectors are labeled “SDTI(QSDI)”. In indicator and menu indications, however, the “SDTI(QSDI)” name is shortened to “QSDI”.

The unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color picture at playback speeds up to 32 times normal speed 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 any speed in the range 0 (still) to 32 times normal in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. At search speeds up to 2 times normal, you can also hear playback audio.

In the remainder of this manual, the short form

(“QSDI”) is used.

2) SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System)

A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.

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Digital slow-motion playback

Easy maintenance functions

Using the frame memory function, the unit can show noise-free slow-motion playback at speeds ranging from 0 to frame and field-by-field playback modes are also available.

/5 normal in both directions. Frame-by-

Jog audio function

When in jog mode, audio can be monitored at playback speeds ranging from 2 times to both directions. The audio signals are once stored in memory and then played back at the same rate as the search speed. This allows you to use audio playback to find the desired edit points.

/30 normal in

Built-in TBC (Time Base Corrector)

A digital TBC is built in to ensure jitter-free video output during analog editing.

•Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function automatically detects setup and connection errors, operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a description of the problem, its cause, and the recommended response on the video monitor screen or time counter display.

•Digital hours meter: The unit’s digital hours meter functions include four kinds of tally operations for operating hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours, and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter display.

Rack mountable

When you use the optional RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit, you can mount this unit onto an EIA-standard 19inch rack (height = 4 units).

Optional Accessories

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Other Features

Menu system for functionality and operation settings

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

Superimposition function

Time code numbers, operation mode indications, menus, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals.

DSBK-120/120P SDI (Serial Digital Interface) Input/Output Board

When installed in the DSR-85/85P, this board enables digital video and audio signals in the D1 format to be input to and output from the unit.

DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board

When installed in the DSR-85/85P, this board enables SMPTE or EBU-format time code (LTC) to be input to and output from the unit.

RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit

This kit can be used to mount the DSR-85/85P onto an EIA-standard 19-inch rack.

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Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

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1 Cassette compartment 2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

3 POWER switch

4 HEADPHONES control knob

5 HEADPHONES connector

6 CONTROL S connector

1 Display section (A) and

video/audio input setting section (see page 9)

2 Display section (B) and

COUNTER SELECT button (see page 11)

)

3 Tape transport control

section (see page 12)

4 Menu control panel

(inside of the door) (see page 13)

1 Cassette compartment

Accepts standard-size or mini-size DVCAM digital videocassettes. When using a mini-size cassette, insert it into the middle of the compartment.

For details of usable cassettes, see page 22.

2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

Selects whether the unit is operated from its front panel or from external (remote) equipment.

REMOTE : The unit is operated from an editing

controller connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel.

LOCAL : The unit is operated from its front panel or

from a SIRCS-system remote controller connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel.

3 POWER switch

Press on the “1” side to power on the unit. This causes the audio level meter and time counter display to light. Press on the “¬” side to power off the unit.

4 HEADPHONES control knob

Controls the volume of the headphones connected to the HEADPHONES connector.

5 HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack)

Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring during recording or playback. The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on 4 menu control panel.

6 CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack)

Connect a SIRCS-system remote controller such as the DSRM-10.

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1 Display section (A) and video/audio input setting section

1 Audio level meter 2 AUDIO MODE display 3 INPUT MODE display

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OVER

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH-1

CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4

AUDIO INPUT LEVEL AUDIO REC

OVER

-12

-20

-30

-40

-60

CH-2 CH-3 CH-4

AUDIO MODE INPUT MODE

OVER

-12

2CH

Fs44.1k

4CH

Fs48k

Fs32k

SELECT

2CH/4CH

-20

-30

-40

-60

VIDEO

COMPOSITE

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

SDI

1 Audio level meter

Indicates the recording level during recording or EE

and the playback level during playback. When

mode the audio level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights. The short bars to the left of some level indication bars indicate that those levels are reference audio recording levels.

2 AUDIO MODE display

Indicates the audio mode during playback or recording or while in EE mode.

•During playback it indicates the audio mode in which the tape was recorded.

•During recording or while in EE mode, it indicates the currently selected audio recording mode. The AUDIO REC SELECT button is used for audio recording mode selection.

AUDIO

CH-1,1/2 CH-2,3/4

ANALOG ANALOG

AES/EBU

SDI

VIDEO AUDIO

AES/EBU

SDI

INPUT SELECT

CH-1

CH-1/2

QSDI

[2CH] and [Fs48k] indicators: Light during playback

of a tape recorded in two-channel mode (48 kHz), or during two-channel mode (48 kHz) recording.

[2CH] and [Fs44.1k] indicators: Light during

playback of a tape recorded in two-channel mode (44.1 kHz).

[4CH] and [Fs32k] indicators: Light during playback

of a tape recorded in four-channel mode (32 kHz), or during four-channel mode (32 kHz) recording.

CH-2

CH-3/4

QSDI

4 INPUT SELECT buttons 5 AUDIO REC SELECT button 6 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control

knobs

1) EE mode

“EE” stands for “Electric to Electric”. When in this 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 input signals and adjust input levels.

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Location and Function of Parts

3 INPUT MODE display

Indicates the format of the currently selected video and audio input signals.

VIDEO indicators: The corresponding indicator

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lights when the selected video input signal is in the composite analog, S-video, component analog, or SDI (serial digital interface) format.

AUDIO CH-1, 1/2 indicators: The ANALOG, AES/

EBU or SDI indicator lights for the corresponding format of the selected audio signal being input to channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or to channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode).

AUDIO CH-2, 3/4 indicators: The ANALOG,

AES/EBU, or SDI indicator lights for the corresponding format of the selected audio signal being input to channel 2 (when in 2-channel mode) or to channels 3 and 4 (when in 4-channel mode).

QSDI: Lights when QSDI-format video and audio

input signals have been selected. When QSDI is selected, all of the indicators in the VIDEO and AUDIO groups go off.

4 INPUT SELECT buttons

Select video input signals and audio input signals.

VIDEO button: Each press of this button cycles

through four video signal selection options: composite analog, S-video, component analog, and SDI. When you select one of these options, the corresponding VIDEO indicator in the INPUT MODE display lights up.

AUDIO CH-1, CH-1/2 button: Each press of this

button cycles through three audio signal selection options for audio channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode): analog, AES/EBU, and SDI. When you select one of these options, the corresponding AUDIO indicator in the INPUT MODE display lights up.

AUDIO CH-2, CH-3/4 button: Each press of this

button cycles through three audio signal selection options for audio channel 2 (when in 2-channel mode) or channels 3 and 4 (when in 4-channel mode): analog, AES/EBU, and SDI. When you select one of these options, the corresponding AUDIO indicator in the INPUT MODE display lights up.

QSDI: Press this button to select QSDI signals.

If the selected signal (except for analog audio) is not supplied to the appropriate connector, the corresponding indicator flashes in the INPUT MODE display. If the unit is not equipped with an optional DSBK-120/ 120P SDI Input/Output Board, no SDI indicators light in the INPUT MODE display no matter how many times you press the INPUT SELECT buttons.

5 AUDIO REC (recording mode) SELECT button

Selects the audio mode for recording. Each press toggles between 2-channel mode and 4-channel mode, and the indicator corresponding to the selected option lights in the AUDIO MODE display.

Note

This button works only when the unit is in EE mode.

6 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs

When recording, you can use these knobs to set audio input levels for CH-1 (channel 1), CH-2, CH-3 and CH-4, respectively. You can make these knobs inoperative for an AES/ EBU, SDI or QSDI format digital audio input by setting “DIGITAL INPUT” under the AUDIO CONTROL menu item to “BYPASS”.

On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

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2 Display section (B) and COUNTER SELECT button

1 COUNTER SELECT button

2 Time data type indicators

3 Time counter display

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COUNTER

U-BIT

HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES

9 × 4 indicator

COUNTER SELECT

REMOTE EDIT MODE

EJECT REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

!¡ REMOTE indicator

0 EDIT MODE indicator

1 COUNTER SELECT button

Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time counter display. Each press of this button cycles through three indicator display options: COUNTER (CNT: count value of the time counter), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bits).

Note

If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, the COUNTER SELECT button will not operate. Select the time data via the remote equipment that is connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel.

2 Time data type indicators

One of the three indicators (COUNTER, TC, and UBIT) lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display.

COUNTER: CNT (count value of the time counter) TC: SMPTE time code (DSR-85) or EBU time code

(DSR-85P)

U-BIT: User bit data

3 Time counter display

Indicates the following:

•Time data: CNT (count value of the time counter), time code, or user bit data

CIip Link

)

4 Tape end alarm indicator

5 REC INHIBIT indicator 6 NOT EDITABLE indicator

7 Cassette memory indicator 8 ClipLink indicator

REC INHIBIT

NOT

EDITABLE

•Digital hours meter’s count value: time total for unit’s operating hours, drum usage hours, etc., (selectable via the digital hours meter display menu).

•Error messages and alarm messages (see page 73)

4 Tape end alarm indicator L

Starts flashing when the tape’s remaining capacity is for about 2 minutes.

5 REC INHIBIT indicator

Lights when the REC/SAVE switch on the loaded cassette is in the SAVE position.

6 NOT EDITABLE indicator

Lights during playback of a tape that contains a DVformat recording. DV-format recordings can be used as source material for editing, but editing functions such as setting IN/OUT points cannot be used. This indicator also lights when the audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincides with that of the loaded tape.

7 Cassette memory indicator

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

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Location and Function of Parts

8 ClipLink indicator

Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log data is stored in the cassette memory.

For details of ClipLink log data, refer to the “ClipLink

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Guide” also supplied with this unit.

9 × 4 indicator

Lights when this unit is put into quadruple-speed mode.

3 Tape transport control section

1 EJECT button

2 REW button

EJECT REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC

3 PLAY button

)

0 EDIT MODE indicator

Lights when this unit is selected as the recorder VCR under the control of an editing controller connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the unit.

!¡ REMOTE indicator

Lights when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel has been set to REMOTE.

1 EJECT button

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

2 REW (rewind) button

When you press this button, it lights and the tape starts rewinding. During rewind, the picture does not appear on the monitor. However, if “F. FWD/REW” under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item is set to “PB”, holding down the REW button provides a picture search function at 32 times normal speed in reverse direction.

3 PLAY button

When you press this button, it lights and playback begins. If you press this button during recording or editing, the recording or editing operation is stopped and this unit enters playback mode.

6 REC button

5 STOP button

4 F FWD button

4 F FWD (fast forward) button

When you press this button, it lights and the tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture does not appear on the monitor. However, if “F. FWD/REW” under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item is set to “PB”, holding down the F FWD button provides a picture search function at 32 times normal speed in forward direction.

5 STOP button

Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation.

6 REC (record) button

When you press this button while holding down the PLAY button, it lights and recording begins.

Note

A menu setting has been selected at the factory so that no tape transport control buttons other than EJECT 1 and STOP 5 will work while the REMOTE indicator is lit on the front panel.

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4 Menu control panel

The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit. Press on the top of the door to open it.

1 SYNC PHASE control

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To expose the menu control panel

PUSH OPEN

2 SC PHASE control

3 MENU button

4 Arrow buttons

SYNC PHASE SC PHASE MENU

CH-

1/2

MONITOR SELECT

CH-

3/4

1/3

8 MONITOR SELECT switches

MIX

TC PRESET

CH2/4

7 TC PRESET button

1 SYNC (synchronization) PHASE control

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

2 SC (subcarrier) PHASE control

Turn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase of the composite video output signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal. Use a crosspoint (Phillips) screwdriver to turn it.

3 MENU button

Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen and the time counter display. Press it again to return from the menu display to the usual display.

On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

4 Arrow (˘ ≥ ¿ ÷) buttons Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and also for setting time code and user bit data.

Press on the top of the door.

5 RESET (NO) button

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

6 SET (YES) button

For details on setting time code and user bit data, see “Using the Internal Time Code Generator” (page 33).

5 RESET (NO) button

Press this button to:

•reset menu settings,

•reset the time data shown in the time counter display to zero, or

•send a negative response to the unit’s prompts.

6 SET (YES) button

Press this button to:

•save new settings, such as selected menu items and time code settings, to the unit’s memory, or

•send a positive response to the unit’s prompts.

7 TC (time code) PRESET button

Use this button when setting time code’s initial values and user bit data.

For details on setting time code and user bit data, see “Using the Internal Time Code Generator” (page 33).

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Location and Function of Parts

8 MONITOR SELECT switches

Use these switches to select the channels for audio output via the MONITOR AUDIO connector on the rear panel and the HEADPHONES connector on the front panel.

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Use the left switch to select the basic channel setting, then use the right switch to select the output format (monaural, stereo, or mix). The table at right lists the correspondence of left/right switch settings and channel/output format selections.

Rear Panel

ANALOG I/O

REF.VIDEO

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TIME CODE

QSDI

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

Switch setting Selected channel and output format Left

switch

CH1/2

SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT

CH3/4

Right switch

CH1/3

MIX

CH1/3

MIX

CH1/3

MIX

CH1/3

MIX

CH1/3

MIX

CH1/3

MIX

HEADPHONES connector

CH-

Channel 1 only

2/4

(monaural)

CH-

Channels 1 and 2

2/4

(stereo)

CH-

Channel 2 only

2/4

(monaural)

CH-

Channel 3 only

2/4

(monaural)

CH-

Channels 3 and 4

2/4

(stereo)

CH-

Channel 4 only

2/4

(monaural)

1 Analog video signal input/

output section (see page 15)

2 Digital signal input/output

section (see page 16)

3 SDI signal input/output

section (with the optional DSBK-120/120P installed) (see page 17)

MONITOR AUDIO connector

Channel 1 only (monaural)

Channels 1 and 2 (mix)

Channel 2 only (monaural)

Channel 3 only (monaural)

Channels 3 and 4 (mix)

Channel 4 only (monaural)

AC IN

MONITOR

S VIDEO

AUDIO

1 AC IN connector

2 TBC REMOTE connector

3 REMOTE connector

1 AC IN connector

Connect to an AC power outlet using the supplied power cord.

2 TBC (time base corrector) REMOTE connector (15-pin)

To remote-control the built-in time base corrector, connect an optional TBC remote controller such as the UVR-60/60P, BK-2006/2007 or BVR-50/50P.

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4 Analog audio signal input/

output section (see page 18)

TBC REMOTE

REMOTE

Notes

•Be sure to power off this unit before connecting the TBC remote controller to the TBC REMOTE connector.

•Only analog outputs (outputs of the connector 6, 8 and 0 in 1 analog video signal input/output section) can be controlled remotely.

3 REMOTE connector (9-pin)

When controlling this unit from an editing controller such as the ES-7, PVE-500, BVE-600/800/910, or RM-450/450CE, connect the unit to the editing controller via this connector using the supplied 9-pin remote control cable.

1 Analog video signal input/output section

ANALOG I/O

REF.VIDEO

1 REF. VIDEO IN connectors

and 75 Ω termination switch

VIDEO IN

75Ω ON

OFF

75Ω

OFF

5 VIDEO IN connectors and 75 Ω termination

switch

VIDEO OUT

(SUPER)

6 VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors

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TIME CODE

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

2 REF. VIDEO OUT connector

3 TIME CODE IN connector

4 TIME CODE OUT connector

1 REF. (reference) VIDEO IN (input) connectors

(BNC type) and 75 Ω termination switch

Input a reference video signal to one of these connectors. The two connectors can be used for a loop-through connection. When making a loopthrough connection, set the 75 Ω termination switch to OFF and when not, set the switch to ON.

2 REF. (reference) VIDEO OUT (output) connector (BNC type)

Outputs a reference video signal.

3 TIME CODE IN connector (BNC type)

Input SMPTE time code (DSR-85) or EBU time code (DSR-85P) externally generated.

4 TIME CODE OUT connector (BNC type)

When the unit is in normal-speed playback mode, this connector outputs the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal. When the unit is in any other mode, the connector outputs no signal.

Note

The TIME CODE IN connector and TIME CODE OUT connector can only be used when an optional DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board is installed in this unit.

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUTIN

7 COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors

R-Y

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors

B-Y

S VIDEO

OUTIN

9 S VIDEO IN connector

0 S VIDEO OUT connector

5 VIDEO IN connectors (BNC type) and 75 Ω

termination switch

Input a composite video signal to one of these connectors. The two connectors can be used for a loop-through connection. When making a loopthrough connection, set the 75 Ω termination switch to OFF and when not, set the switch to ON.

6 VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors (BNC type)

Output a composite video signal. When “CHARA. DISPLAY” under the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item has been set to “ON” (factory default setting), a character signal is superimposed on the video signal that is output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.

7 COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors (BNC type)

Input a component (Y/R–Y/B–Y) signal.

Y: Luminance signal R–Y and B–Y: Color difference signals

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC type)

Output a component (Y/R–Y/B–Y) signal.

Y: Luminance signal R–Y and B–Y: Color difference signals

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Location and Function of Parts

9 S VIDEO IN connector (4-pin)

Input an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-85 and 4.43 MHz for DSR-85P) components.

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2 Digital signal input/output section

INPUT OUTPUT

CH-1/2 CH-3/4

QSDI

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU)

CH-1/2 CH-3/4

INPUT OUTPUT

0 S VIDEO OUT connector (4-pin)

Outputs an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz with DSR-85 and 4.43 MHz with DSR-85P) components.

1 QSDI INPUT connector

2 QSDI OUTPUT connector 3 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT connectors

4 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT connectors

1 QSDI INPUT connector (BNC type)

Input video, audio and time code signals in the QSDI format.

2 QSDI OUTPUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs video, audio and time code signals in the QSDI format when the unit is in playback mode, but outputs no EE signals.

Note

In search mode, this connector outputs unprocessed audio signals. If you are monitoring this audio signal on another device, the sound may be different from the playback output of this unit.

3 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)

Input digital audio signals in the AES/EBU format.

4 DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT connectors (XLR 3-pin, male)

Output digital audio signals in the AES/EBU format.

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3 SDI (Serial Digital Interface) signal input/output section (with the optional DSBK-120/ 120P installed)

When an optional DSBK-120/120P SDI Input/Output Board is installed in the unit, this section can be used for inputting and outputting SDI signals.

1 SDI INPUT connector and active through output connector

SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT

2 SDI OUTPUT connectors

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1 SDI (Serial Digital Interface signal) INPUT connector and active through output connector (BNC type)

The left connector is for input of SDI-format digital video and audio signals. The right connector can be used as an active through output connector.

2 SDI (Serial Digital Interface signal) OUTPUT connectors (BNC type)

Output SDI-format digital video and audio signals. The same signals are output from both connectors.

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Location and Function of Parts

4 Analog audio signal input/output section

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ANALOG I/O

REF.VIDEO

OUT

TIME CODE

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

75Ω ON

OFF

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

75Ω

(SUPER)

OFF

OUTIN

R-Y

B-Y

OUTIN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

1 AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF switches

Use these switches to select either 600 Ω impedance (the ON setting) or 10-kΩ impedance (the OFF setting) for the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors.

600Ω

OFF ON

0dBm

-8dBm +4dBm

CH-1

CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4

600Ω

OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

0dBm

-8dBm +4dBm

CH-2

600Ω

0dBm

-8dBm +4dBm

CH-3

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

Output channel-1 to channel-4 audio signals, respectively.

600Ω

0dBm

-8dBm +4dBm

CH-4

1 AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF switches

2 AUDIO IN –6 dBm/0 dBm/+4 dBm

switches

3 AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

4 AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors

5 MONITOR AUDIO connector

2 AUDIO IN –6 dBm/0 dBm/+4 dBm switches

Set these switches according to the levels of the signals input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors.

3 AUDIO IN CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)

Use these connectors to connect separate channels of audio input from a player VCR or other external audio equipment.

5 MONITOR AUDIO connector (RCA phono jack)

Outputs audio signals for monitoring. The audio signals to be output from this connector can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the front panel. (See 4 menu control panel on page 13.)

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Recording

Settings for Recording

This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether

you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing

, or as a stand-alone recorder. For the necessary connections for recording and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings”.

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Video monitor

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

Audio level meter

AUDIO MODE display

INPUT MODE display

Player (DSR-60/60P, etc.)

)

7 654

Note

When controlling this unit from an editing controller, set the REMOTE/ LOCAL switch to “REMOTE”. When not, set the switch to “LOCAL”.

)

Recorder (DSR-85/85P)

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

according to the input signals from this unit.

2 Set up the player to play back a tape.

For details, refer to your player’s operating instructions.

3 Power on this unit by pressing on the “1” side of the POWER switch.

(Continued)

1) For dubbing of DVCAM format signals through the QSDI interface, use the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu item QSDI DUBBING.

For details, see the section “Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format QSDI Dubbing Function” on page 38.

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4 When the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to “LOCAL”, use the

COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to be used.

Each press of this button cycles through three options: COUNTER (CNT value), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bit data). The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

When the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to “REMOTE”, selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing controller.

5 Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be recorded.

Press INPUT SELECT buttons to select the desired signal formats. Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the INPUT MODE display.

Video input signal (input connector)

Composite signal (VIDEO IN)

Separated Y/C signal (S VIDEO IN)

Component signal (COMPONENT VIDEO IN)

SDI signal (SDI INPUT) VIDEO SDI in VIDEO group QSDI signal (QSDI

INPUT)

Audio input signal (input connector)

Analog signal (AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4)

AES/EBU signal (DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT)

SDI signal (SDI INPUT) AUDIO CH-1 CH-1/2,

QSDI signal (QSDI INPUT)

Corresponding INPUT SELECT button

VIDEO COMPOSITE in VIDEO

VIDEO S VIDEO in VIDEO group

VIDEO COMPONENT in VIDEO

QSDI QSDI

Corresponding INPUT SELECT button

AUDIO CH-1 CH-1/2, AUDIO CH-2 CH-3/4

AUDIO CH-2 CH-3/4 QSDI

Lit indicator in INPUT MODE display

group

Lit indicator in INPUT MODE display

ANALOG in AUDIO group

AES/EBU in AUDIO group

SDI in AUDIO group

QSDI

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Caution

Once you have started recording, you cannot change the input signal selection.

6 Select the audio mode.

Press the AUDIO REC SELECT button to select the desired mode. Each selection is shown by lit indicators in the AUDIO MODE display.

Audio mode Lit indicator in AUDIO MODE display

2-channel mode 2CH and Fs48k 4-channel mode 4CH and Fs32k

Cautions

•In the DVCAM format, there are two audio recording modes, with either two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz. It is not possible to select other modes (for example with four channels at 48 kHz).

•During editing, if a signal used in assemble or insert editing is in a different mode from the base tape, the signals will be discontinuous at the edit points, and correct editing will not be obtained. For this reason, audio editing between different modes is inhibited on this unit. For smooth editing operations, check the audio recording mode of the base tape beforehand.

•The audio mode selecting operation is only possible when the unit is in EE mode.

•Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode selection.

•If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, you cannot perform an insert editing on that tape.

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7 Use the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs to adjust audio input

levels. Watching the audio level meter, adjust the level so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. When the level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights.

The factory-preset audio recording level is –20 dB (DSR-85) or –18 dB (DSR-85P). This setting can be changed to –12 dB using the AUDIO CONTROL menu item.

On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

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Usable Cassettes

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This unit can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes listed below.

Model name Size

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

The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/ playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.

Notes

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

•When operating this unit as a player, you can also use DV cassettes on the unit. However, it is the best choice to always use DVCAM cassettes because they are more reliable than DV cassettes whatever your purpose may be: playback, editing, or long-period storage of recordings.

•Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format recorder can be played back on this unit but cannot be used for editing operations such as the setting of edit points. When you insert such a cassette into this unit, the NOT EDITABLE indicator lights up on the front panel of the unit.

DVCAM cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s appearance.

Standard size

Mini size

REC/SAVE switch

For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental erasure” (page 27).

Cassette memory

This memory is used to store ClipLink log data. For details of ClipLink log data, refer to “ClipLink Guide” supplied with this unit.

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Notes on using cassettes

•Before storing the cassette, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side. The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to ensure a long-period storage of the tape. Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.) may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.

•If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection problems may occur and cause a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette.

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

For instructions on removing tape slack, see page 27.

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Recording Procedure

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This section describes the procedure to perform a recording on this unit, showing an example session in which playback signals coming from a player VCR will be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit.

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

)

Recorder (DSR-85/85P)

Notes

Player (DSR-60/60P, etc.)

)

•When controlling this unit from an editing controller, set the REMOTE/ LOCAL switch to “REMOTE”. When not, set the switch to “LOCAL”.

•If you intend to use a tape recorded on this unit in a system comprising this unit and an ES-7 EditStation, it is recommended to record color bars on at least the first 40 seconds of the tape. When transferring digital signals from this unit to the ES-7 EditStation at quadruple speed, there must be recording for approximately 40 seconds before the IN point.

1 After checking the following items, hold the cassette so that the tape

window is facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as illustrated on the next page.

Item to check

Make sure that the cassette’s “REC/ SAVE” switch is set to “REC”.

Check for tape slack. “Checking the tape for slack”

Make sure that the “HUMID!” alarm is not shown in the display window.

See section

“Preventing accidental erasure”

27). (page

27).

“Condensation”

(page 69)

(page

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Mini size Insert the mini-size cassette into the middle of the cassette compartment.

Standard size

Tape window facing upward

The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound round the head drum. The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates, and the STOP button lights.

If the REC INHIBIT indicator lights:

It indicates that the loaded cassette’s REC/SAVE switch has been set to SAVE. Press the EJECT button in the tape transport control section to remove the cassette, then set the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch to REC and reload the cassette.

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Note

Make sure that the unit’s power is on when ejecting and loading cassettes.

2 Press and hold the REC button, and press the PLAY button.

This puts the unit into recording mode, and the tape starts moving.

3 Press the PLAY button on the player.

This starts the player’s playback operation, at which point this unit starts recording the input playback signals.

Cautions

•Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode selection.

•If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, you cannot perform an insert editing on that tape.

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If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded

Indicator It means:

Cassette memory indicator

The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.

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ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette

NOT EDITABLE indicator The recording format of the tape is “DV”.

For this purpose:

Stop recording Press the STOP button.

Remove the cassette Press the EJECT button.

Inhibit the unit from outputting text information (time data, operation mode indications, etc.) to the video monitor.

Change the time period before the unit switches to standby off mode from stop mode

memory on the loaded cassette.

Caution

With such a cassette, execution of recording may destroy the ClipLink log data.

• If you are using the unit for recording, you can use the currently loaded tape.

• You can use the currently loaded tape as a source tape for playback and editing. However, you cannot use the tape as a recording tape for editing.

The audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincides with that of the tape.

• When your current purpose is recording, you can use the tape as it is.

• When your current purpose is editing, set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the

(For more details, see “Troubleshooting”

tape.

(page 71.)

Do this:

The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after 8 minutes.

After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected. If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display (assuming the time data type indicator “COUNTER” is lit), the CNT value is reset.

Change the menu settings.

See “CHARA. DISPLAY” (page 43) in Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

Change the menu settings.

See “TAPE PROTECTION” (page 46) in Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

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Preventing accidental erasure

Checking the tape for slack

Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents.

REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE

REC

SAVE

To enable re-recording

Set the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch to REC. If you insert a cassette into the unit when this switch is set to SAVE, the unit will not record when you press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.

Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

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No double insertion of cassettes

When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

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Playback

Settings for Playback

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This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform playback on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a standalone videocassette player. For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings”.

Video monitor

Player (DSR-85/85P)

)

1 Power on this unit by pressing on the “1” side of the POWER switch. 2 Power on the video monitor and set the monitor’s switches as shown

below.

Switch Setting

75 Ω termination switch ON (or attach a 75 Ω terminator) Input switch Set according to the type of input signal from this unit.

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Playback Procedure

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

Note

)

When controlling this unit from an editing controller, set the REMOTE/ LOCAL switch to “REMOTE”. When not, set the switch to “LOCAL”.

1 Insert a cassette.

For details of cassette insertion see page 24, and for usable cassette types see page 22.

The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit. The STOP button will light, and a few seconds later a still image will appear on the monitor screen.

2 Press the PLAY button.

This starts the playback operation. When the tape is played back all the way to the end, the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops.

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If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded

Indicator : It means:

Cassette memory indicator

ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette

NOT EDITABLE indicator

The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.

memory on the loaded cassette. The tape was recorded in the DV format.

You cannot use it as a recording tape for editing. (but as a source tape for playback and editing)

Using this unit to play back a tape recorded on another device

When playing back a tape on this unit that was recorded with a DV format VCR or some DSR-series VCRs, it is not possible to play back the first 10 seconds of the tape, because of the different tape loading mechanism. For any tape to be played back on this unit, it is recommended to make a preliminary recording for about 10 seconds at the beginning.

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For this purpose:

Stop playback Press the STOP button.

Adjust the audio playback level

Search while viewing Press and hold either F FWD or REW button to

Inhibit the unit from outputting text information (time data, operation mode indications, etc.) to the video monitor.

Remove the cassette Press the EJECT button.

Disable the automatic rewind function

Do this:

The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after 8 minutes.

Use the audio level control on the monitor.

search at 32 times normal speed in forward or reverse direction. To return to normal playback mode, press the PLAY button.

Note

The search picture will not be displayed unless “F. FWD/REW” under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item is set to “PB”.

Change the menu settings.

See “CHARA. DISPLAY” (page 43) in Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

Change the menu settings.

See “AUTO REW” (page 42) in Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

Change the time period before the unit switches to standby off mode from stop mode

Change the menu settings.

See “TAPE PROTECTION” (page 46) in Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

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Setting the Time Data

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This unit is provided with the following functions related to time data.

•Display and reset CNT value

•Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time code and user bit data

When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, it can output the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback mode, and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.

Note

Even when the unit is equipped with the DSBK-130/ 130P, it outputs no signal from the TIME CODE OUT connector unless it is in normal-speed playback mode.

The following explains how to use these functions.

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications

Time data and operation mode indications can be displayed on the monitor screen. Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display on this unit.

When you set “SUB STATUS” under the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to other than “OFF”, you can also display supplementary status information on the monitor screen about the editing mode settings, recording format of playback tape, and/or time code generator’s operating mode.

For details of supplementary status information, see “Displaying Supplementary Status Information” (page 55).

Monitor screen contents

The contents of the monitor screen are shown below.

A Time data type

Time data

B Drop frame indication

for time code reader

C Drop frame indication for

time code generator

TCR

a) This character can appear on the DSR-85 only. The

character to appear in these two columns is always a colon ( : ) on the DSR-85P.

00:04 47.07

PLAY

D DSR-85/85P operation mode

LOCK

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To view time data and operation mode indications on the monitor screen

Select the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item and set “CHARA. DISPLAY” to “ON” (factory default setting). The time data and the indication of the unit’s current operation mode are superimposed on the composite video signal that is being output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and can be viewed on the monitor screen. Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to select the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications.

For details of these menu settings, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

A Time data type

The following time data type indications are displayed.

Indication Description

CNT TCR Time code data from time code reader

UBR User bit data from time code reader TCG Time code data from time code generator UBG User bit data from time code generator T∗R Time code data from time code reader. The

U∗R User bit data from the time code reader. The

Count value of the time counter

(factory default setting)

asterisk indicates an interpolation by the time code reader to make up for the time code data not correctly read from the tape.

asterisk indicates that last data is retained by the time code reader, as the new data has not been read correctly from the tape.

B Drop frame indication for time code reader (on DSR-85 only)

. Drop frame mode (factory default setting) : Non-drop frame mode

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C Drop frame indication for time code generator (on DSR-85 only)

. Drop frame mode (factory default setting) : Non-drop frame mode

D DSR-85/85P operation modes

Indication

THREADING

UNTHREADING Tape is being unthreaded (this

CASSETTE OUT No cassette has been loaded STANDBY OFF Standby off mode T. RELEASE Tension release mode

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STOP Stop mode F. FWD Fast forward mode REW Rewind mode PREROLL Preroll mode PLAY Playback mode (servo unlocked) PLAY LOCK Playback mode (servo locked) PLAY PAUSE Playback pause mode REC Recording mode (servo unlocked) REC LOCK Recording mode (servo locked) REC PAUSE Recording pause mode EDIT Edit mode (servo unlocked) EDIT LOCK Edit mode (servo locked) JOG STILL Still picture playback in jog mode JOG FWD Jog forward

JOG REV Jog reverse SHUTTLE +2.0 Shuttle mode (playback speed) PAUSE Shuttle playback pause mode

× 4 PLAY Quadruple speed playback mode

× 4 PLAY LOCK Quadruple speed playback mode

× 4 REC Quadruple speed recording mode

× 4 REC LOCK Quadruple speed recording mode

× 4 EDIT Quadruple speed edit mode (servo

× 4 EDIT LOCK

a) “+2.0” in the left box is an example of playback speed

indication.

Operation mode

Tape is being threaded (this indicator is displayed from the time a cassette is inserted until the tape has been threaded)

indicator is displayed from the time the EJECT button is pressed until the cassette is actually ejected)

(servo unlocked)

(servo locked)

(servo unlocked)

(servo locked)

unlocked) Quadruple speed edit mode (servo

locked)

To display the desired time data in the time counter display

COUNTER SELECT button

Time data type indicators

Press the COUNTER SELECT button on the front panel of the unit. Each press of this button cycles through three options: CNT value, time code, and user bit data. The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected.

Time data type indicator

TC Time code (if recording, the time code is

U-BIT

Note

Time data shown in the time counter display

CNT (count value of the time counter)COUNTER

generated by the internal time code generator; if playing back, the time code is read from the tape)

User bit data (if recording, the user bit data is according to the most recent settings; if playing back, the user bit data is read from the tape)

The COUNTER SELECT button will not operate when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch has been set to REMOTE. Use the external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel to select the time data.

To reset the CNT value

Press the RESET (NO) button on the menu control panel. This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00.

Note

If during playback the recording on the tape includes discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points.

)

Time counter display

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Using the Internal Time Code

TC PRESET MODE

 

TCG 00:00:00:00

    UP :DATA INCREMENT DOWN :DATA DECREMENT LEFT :LEFT SHIFT RIGHT :RIGHT SHIFT RESET :DATA CLEAR SET :DATA SET TC PSET:ABORT & EXIT

Generator

You can set the time code’s initial value before recording the time code generated by the internal time code generator onto a tape. In addition, you can set the time code’s user bits to record user bit data such as the date, time, scene number, reel number, or other useful information.

When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, the internal time code generator can be locked to (synchronized with) an external time code.

To set the time code’s initial value and user bit data

For details of menu settings, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings”.

3 Press the TC PRESET button on the menu control

panel.

The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and in the time counter display on the unit’s front panel. The leftmost digit keeps flashing. One of the following menu screens is displayed on the monitor depending on the setting made in Step 1.

UB PRESET MODE  

UBG 00:00:00:00

  UP :DATA INCREMENT DOWN :DATA DECREMENT LEFT :LEFT SHIFT RIGHT :RIGHT SHIFT RESET :DATA CLEAR SET :DATA SET TC PSET:ABORT & EXIT

Time code initial value User bit setting screen

setting screen

 

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1 Press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the

time data type indicator “TC” or “U-BIT”.

TC: To set the time code’s initial value. U-BIT: To set user bit data

The current time code value or user bit data is shown in the time counter display.

2 Set the TIME CODE menu items as shown below.

Menu item Setting

TC MODE “INT” RUN MODE “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN” DF MODE Usually “DF”

(on DSR-85 only)

)

1 2 3 4,5,6 7

Note

If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT value is being displayed, the message “COUNTER MODE IS SELECTED. SET COUNTER SELECT SWITCH TO TC OR UB” will appear on the monitor screen and “CNT mode!” will appear in the time counter display on the unit’s front panel. If this happens, press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time data type indicator “TC” or “U-BIT”.

4 Use the ¿ and ÷ buttons to move the flashing

digit to the value to be changed.

5 Use the ˘ and ≥ buttons to change the value of the

flashing digit. Enter hexadecimal values (0 to 9, A to F) when setting user bit data.

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired

values for all digits. To set a value of 00:00:00:00, simply press the RESET (NO) button.

(Continued)

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7 Press the SET (YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, and the new settings are stored in the unit’s memory. After this saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and the time counter display return to their usual status.

Note

The set data may be lost if you power off the unit while the above saving operation is in progress. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering off.

Advancement of internal time code

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generator

The internal time code generator can advance in either of two modes, which can be set via “RUN MODE” under the TIME CODE menu item.

FREE RUN: Advancement starts when the data

saving operation is completed.

REC RUN: Advancement starts when recording

starts and stops when recording stops.

To set the current time as the time code’s initial value

In Step 2 above, set “RUN MODE” under the TIME CODE menu item to “FREE RUN”, then set the current time (format: HH:MM:SS:FF = hours: minutes:seconds:frame number) in Step 3 and subsequent steps.

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes

When the unit is equipped with an optional DSBK130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board, the internal time code generator can be locked to (synchronized with) an external time code (LTC) that is input to the unit.

To synchronize the internal time code to external time code

Input an external time code (LTC) signal to the unit’s TIME CODE IN connector, then set “TC MODE” under the TIME CODE menu item to “EXT REGEN”. The internal time code generator locks onto the external time code and starts advancing. Once the internal time code generator has become synchronized in this way, you can disconnect the external time code input and this unit will maintain the synchronized time code.

Note

When the selected input mode is “QSDI” (the QSDI indicator is lit in the INPUT MODE display), setting “TC MODE” under the TIME CODE menu item to “EXT REGEN” causes the internal time code generator to automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the QSDI interface.

Once an external time code signal has been input, the unit’s internal time code advancement mode and frame count mode are automatically set as shown below.

Advancement mode: FREE RUN Frame count mode: Same as external time code

(drop frame or non-drop frame)

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To confirm external synchronization

Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode, then press the REC button. Look at the time counter display and check that the time code value displayed there matches the external time code value.

Rerecording the Time Code — TC Insert Function

The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal time code generator to rewrite time code and user bits when the time code recorded on a tape is discontinuous. You can start recording time code from an initial value which can be set freely. (See page 33.)

Notes

•Use a tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format. (You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape recorded in DV format.)

•The time code recording starts from the tape position at which this unit was servo-locked. (From the current tape position, there is about 3 seconds delay at playback of normal speed or about 16 seconds delay at playback of 4 times normal speed.) To start time code recording at the current tape position, first rewind the tape by the time needed to allow the unit to be servo-locked before reaching the current tape position.

•If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is recorded, the ClipLink log data will be lost.

2 Press the ≥ button to select “AUTO FUNCTION”.

SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Auto func

Time counter display

3 Press the ÷ button.

This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

QSDI DUBBING

TC INSERT

Monitor screen

QSDI DUB

Time counter display

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1 2,4 3,5

SYNC PHASE SC PHASE MENU

CH1/2

MONITOR SELECT

CH-

3/4

1/3

TC PRESET

CH2/4

MIX

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

6 6,8,9

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Setup menu

Time counter display

4 Press the ≥ button to select “TC INSERT”.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU QSDI DUBBING

TC INSERT

Monitor screen

TC insert

Time counter display

(Continued)

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Setting the Time Data

5 Press the ÷ button.

The following message appears.

TC INSERT

TC INSERT AT 4 TIMES

NORMAL SPEED?

X4 : YES KEY X1 : NO KEY ABORT: MENU KEY

Monitor screen

x4 mode?

Time counter display

6 Press the SET (YES) button to perform time code

recording at 4 times normal speed. Press the RESET (NO) button to perform time code

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recording at normal speed.

The following message appears.

TC INSERT

Time counter display

Set tape!

8 Press the SET (YES) button.

Time code recording starts.

TC INSERT

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

EXECUTING.

TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00

  



ABORT:MENU KEY

 

Monitor screen

Executing

Time counter display

When the recording ends, the message “TC INSERT COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES BUTTON.” appears on the monitor screen and “COMPLETED” appears in the time counter display.

9 Press the SET (YES) button to exit the menu.

INSERT THE TAPE IN

THIS VTR.

  



ABORT:MENU KEY



Monitor screen

7 Insert the cassette.

A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears.

TC INSERT

START TC INSERT?

     

START:YES KEY



ABORT:MENU KEY



Monitor screen

To cancel the TC insert operation

Press the MENU button.

TC insert?

Time counter display

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High-Speed and Low-Speed Search: Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points

Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points.

Search Operations via External Equipment

You can control the following operation modes of the unit either from an editing controller (such as the ES-7, PVE-500, etc.) connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel or from a SIRCS-system remote controller (such as the DSRM-10) connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel.

Shuttle: Use this mode to view color playback at

speeds ranging from 0 to 32 times normal in both directions.

Note

When controlling the unit from the DSRM-10 for a shuttle-mode search, the maximum possible search speed is 16 times normal in both directions. If you want a faster search than this, hold down the F FWD or REW button. This allows you to view a color playback at 32 times normal in forward or reverse direction.

Search Operations on This Unit

Once “PB” has been set for “F. FWD” and “REW” via AUTO EE SELECT under the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu item (factory default setting: “PB”), you can use the F FWD button and REW button for high-speed searching. When using these buttons for high-speed searches, be sure to set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to LOCAL.

To do a forward high-speed search

Press and hold the F FWD button. While you are holding down the button, you can view the color playback, which is advancing 32 times normal speed.

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To do a reverse high-speed search

Press and hold the REW button. While you are holding down the button, you can view the color playback, which is going at 32 times normal speed in reverse direction.

Jog: Use this mode for low-speed search and frame-

by-frame search.

Digital slow: Use this mode for noise-free color

playback at speeds ranging from 0 to

/5 normal in

both directions.

Still: Use this mode to view a still picture of any

field.

Jog audio: Use this mode to monitor the audio track

at speeds ranging from 2 times to

/30 normal in

both directions.

Note

When controlling this unit from external equipment, be sure to set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the unit’s front panel as follows:

External equipment

Editing controller connected to REMOTE connector

SIRCS-system remote controller connected to CONTROL S connector

For a description of search operations via external equipment, see the equipment’s operating instructions.

REMOTE/LOCAL switch setting

REMOTE

LOCAL

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Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format — QSDI Dubbing

Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format — QSDI Dubbing Function

Function

In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to dub automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end, through an QSDI interface. When a tape recorded on a DSR-1/1P Digital Videocassette Recorder or DSR-130/130P Digital Camcorder is dubbed, the ClipLink log data held in the cassette memory can also be copied.

Notes

•Use a tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format. (A tape recorded in DV format cannot be used as a source tape for QSDI dubbing.)

•Regardless of the audio recording mode setting of this unit, dubbing is performed with the original audio recording mode unchanged (two-channel mode (48 kHz) or four-channel mode (32 kHz)).

•Approximately the last 2 minutes of the tape may not

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be copied because of differences in tape lengths. (If an Index Picture is recorded in this portion, it may also not be copied.)

•A continuous recorded section of approximately 5 seconds for normal speed dubbing (approximately 20 seconds for dubbing at 4 times normal speed) is required before the recording start point. It is recommended that you pre-record color bars or a similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this unit.

To carry out QSDI dubbing, this unit must be connected to the REMOTE and QSDI IN/OUT connectors on the DSR-85/85P/80/80P/60/60P.

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Setup menu

Time counter display

2 Press the ≥ button to select “AUTO FUNCTION”.

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Auto func

Time counter display

3 Press the ÷ button.

This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu.

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

QSDI DUBBING

TC INSERT

QSDI DUB

Time counter display

For details of the connections and switch settings, see the section “Connections for QSDI Dubbing” (Page 64).

1,10 2,4 3,4,5

SYNC PHASE SC PHASE MENU

CH1/2

MONITOR SELECT

CH3/4

TC PRESET

CH-

1/3

2/4

MIX

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RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

6,8

Monitor screen

4 Press the ÷ button to display the menu level 2 for

the item “QSDI DUBBING”, and select the dubbing data with the ≥ button.

Example: Selecting “A/V/TC/CM”

AUTO FUNCTION MENU

QSDI DUBBING A/V A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM 

Monitor screen

>A/V/TC/CM

Time counter display

5 Press the ÷ button.

8 Press the SET (YES) button.

The following message appears.

QSDI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)



DUB AT 4 TIMES NORMAL

SPEED?

X4 : YES KEY X1 : NO KEY ABORT: MENU KEY

Monitor screen

x4 mode?

Time counter display

6 Press the SET (YES) button to perform dubbing at

4 times normal speed. Press the RESET (NO) button to perform dubbing at normal speed.

The following message appears.

QSDI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

INSERT RECORD TAPE IN

THIS VTR AND SOURCE

TAPE IN THE PLAYER VTR.



   



ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Set tape!

Time counter display

The tape is automatically wound back to the beginning, and dubbing starts.

QSDI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

EXECUTING.

 TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00



ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

Executing

Time counter display

To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress

Press the STOP button.

When the dubbing is completed, message “COMPLETED” appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display. The source tape and recording tape are both automatically rewound to the beginning, and the cassettes ejected. When the cassette is ejected, this unit returns to the state in step 6.

9 To continue by dubbing another tape, repeat steps

7 and 8.

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7 Insert the source tape in the player, and the

recording tape in this unit.

A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears.

QSDI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

START QSDI DUBBING? 

     

START:YES KEY



ABORT:MENU KEY



Monitor screen

To cancel the dubbing operation

Press the MENU button.

Start dub?

Time counter display

10When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU

button to exit the menu.

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Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format — QSDI Dubbing Function

If the following message appears in step 7 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation

QSDI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

CM MEMORY STORAGE 

CAPACITY OF THE RECORD

TAPE IS TOO SMALL.

   



 

ABORT:MENU KEY

Monitor screen

CM capacity!

Time counter display

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, the contents of the cassette memory of the cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are checked. If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is larger than the cassette memory capacity of the

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recording tape, the above message appears. In this case, replace the recording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity.

If the following message appears in step 8 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation

QSDI DUBBING

(A/V/TC/CM)

QSDI DUBBING IS ABORTED.

EXECUTE CM COPY?

    

COPY :YES KEY



NOT COPY:NO KEY



Monitor screen

Copy CM?

Time counter display

When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 8, or if dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than the recording tape, the above message appears, to confirm whether or not to copy the contents of the cassette memory. To copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the SET (YES) button. If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the RESET (NO) button. If you press the RESET (NO) button, however, the contents of the cassette memory may not agree with the material recorded on the tape.

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Menu Organization

Chapter 4 Menu Settings

As shown in the figure below, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it.

For details of the auto mode execution menu, see the sections “Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format” (page 38) and “Rerecording the Time Code — TC Insert Function” (page

35). For details of the digital clock display, see the section “Regular Checks” (page 69).

The items of the setup menu are divided into several

GRADE item the settings themselves are made on level 2 or level 3. Also, the menu items are divided into two categories according to how frequently they are accessed: the “basic” items, to which frequent access is normally required, and the “enhanced” items, which are less frequently used. In the following figure, the items shown in boldface are basic items, and the other items are enhanced items. The menu settings are saved in non-volatile memory, which means they are not erased when you power off the unit after executing the setting operation.

functional groups on level 1, and except for the MENU

Menu organization

Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

DISPLAY CONTROL

TIME CODE

TAPE PROTECTION

VIDEO CONTROL

AUDIO CONTROL

MENU GRADE QSDI DUBBING

TC INSERT

T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING

AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE

MAX SRCH SPEED AUTO REW PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START A1 EDIT CH A2 EDIT CH A MODE CHANGE QSDI AUDIO MON

CHARA. DISPLAY CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

REF. ALARM

TC MODE RUN MODE DF MODE (DSR-85 only)

UB BINARY GP. TC EE OUT MODE

FROM STOP

FROM STILL STILL MODE

SETUP REMOVE (DSR-85 only) SETUP ADD (DSR-85 only)

DIGITAL INPUT REC POINT MUTE REF LEVEL AUDIO MUTE

A/V A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM

CASSETTE OUT F.FWD/REW STOP STANDBY OFF

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STOP TIMER NEXT MODE

STILL TIMER NEXT MODE

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Menu Contents

SETUP Menu

The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below.

Indications of menu Items and settings

•In the table below entitled “Menu Contents”, the indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item or setting on the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets ([ ]).

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings

AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto

EE]: Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signals from other equipment are input. When this unit is used as the recorder for cut editing, it is possible to output the

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input audio and video signals to the monitor. The term “EE” mode is used to refer to this feature, which enables the entire editing operation to be carried out with a single monitor.

LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select which of the tape

transport control buttons (EJECT, REW, PLAY, F FWD, STOP, REC) operate when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE.

MAX SRCH SPEED [> Max SRCH]: Set the maximum value

for search mode.

AUTO REW [> AUTO REW]: Determine whether or not to

rewind automatically when playback reaches the end of a tape.

a) Note

Set this item to “PB” when you want to use the F FWD and REW buttons to view playback at 32 times normal

CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass.

out]: Operations when the cassette has been ejected

F. FWD/REWa) [>> F. FWD/

REW]: Operations when in fast forward or rewind mode

STOP [>> STOP]:

Operations when in stop mode

STANDBY OFF [>> STBY

OFF]: Operations when in standby off mode

(Examples)

Indication in monitor screen

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational] CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass. out] ∗EE [>>> EE]

•Settings that have an asterisk in front of them (such

as ∗EE) are factory default settings.

•On the time counter display, one to three “>” symbols may precede item or setting indications depending on the current menu level. Larger numbers of “>” symbols indicate lower menu levels.

Menu contents

Description of settings

∗EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other

equipment.

PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals. EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other

equipment.

∗PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals. (However,

holding down the F FWD or REW button on the front panel makes this setting ineffective temporarily and allows you to perform a picture search at 32 times normal speed in forward or reverse direction.)

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other

equipment.

∗PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

still picture.

EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals from other

equipment

∗PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a

still picture.

ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: All of the tape transport control

buttons are disabled.

∗STOP & EJECT [>> STOP & E]: Only the STOP and EJECT

buttons are enabled.

ALL ENABLE [>> All ENA]: All of the tape transport control

buttons are enabled, and settings such as preroll time change or time data display selection are effective.

×16 [>> × 16]: Restrict the search speed to 16 times normal.

Use this setting when using search mode for cueing.

∗× 32 [>> × 32]: Restrict the search speed to 32 times

normal. Use this setting when using search mode for cueing.

× 85 [>> × 85]: Allow searching at up to the maximum tape

transport speed of 85 times normal. The picture cannot be seen on the monitor at this speed.

∗ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Rewind automatically. DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not rewind automatically.

Indication in time counter display

(Continued)

speed. If this item is set to “EE”, holding down the F FWD and REW buttons produces EE pictures.

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Menu contents (Continued)

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation

Description of settings

settings

PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time. The preroll time can be set in one-second increments to

between 0 and 15 seconds (0 SEC [>> 0 SEC] to 15 SEC [>> 15 SEC]). When an editing controller such as the PVE500 has been connected, this setting is disabled and the editing controller’s setting is in effect. Operations such as the preroll time setting and the time data switching operation are also performed on the editing controller. Factory default setting: 5 SEC [>> 5 SEC]

AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode

following cue-up.

PLAY START [> PLAY Start]: Set the timing for switching

from stop mode to playback mode. In an editing system including an editing controller such as the PVE-500, adjusting this setting so that the delay before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks of the editing system means that there is no longer a need to

STOP [>> STOP]: Stop mode ∗STILL [>> STILL]: Output still pictures in search mode.

16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY

[>> 4 delay]: The larger the numerical value, the longer the delay. By adjusting this setting, it is possible to reduce the phase synchronization time and preroll time during editing.

Factory default setting: 5 FRAME DELAY [>> 5 delay] (for

DSR-85) or 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 delay] (for DSR-85P) synchronize the decks for editing, and the preroll time can be shortened.

A1 EDIT CH [> A1 Edit CH]: Determine which audio channel

the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing controller (such as the PVE-500) for A1 is assigned to.

∗CH-1 [>> CH-1]: Assign to channel 1. CH-2 [>> CH-2]: Assign to channel 2. CH-3 [>> CH-3]: Assign to channel 3. CH-1 & CH-2 [>> CH-1&2]: Assign to channel 1 and channel

A2 EDIT CH [> A2 Edit CH]: Determine which audio channel

the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing controller (such as the PVE-500) for A2 is assigned to.

∗CH-2 [>> CH-2]: Assign to channel 2. CH-3 [>> CH-3]: Assign to channel 3. CH-4 [>> CH-4]: Assign to channel 4. CH-3 & CH-4 [>> CH-3&4]: Assign to channel 3 and channel

A MODE CHANGE [> Aud change]: Determine whether or

not to permit an insert editing that uses a different audio

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Do not permit.

ON [>> ON]: Permit. recording mode (2- or 4-channel mode) from that which was used for the tape loaded in the recorder.

QSDI AUDIO MON [> QSDI A mon]: Determine what type of

audio signal to be output as EE audio when the selected input is QSDI.

∗QSDI [>> QSDI]: Output the input QSDI audio as it is.

ANALOG [>> Analog]: Automatically switch audio input

selection and output analog audio.

AES/EBU [>> AES/EBU]: Automatically switch audio input

selection and output AES/EBU format digital audio.

SDI [>> SDI]: Automatically switch audio input selection and

output SDI format digital audio.

a) Displayed only when the optional DSBK-120/120P SDI

Input/Output Board is installed.

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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit

CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not

to output text (such as time code numbers) from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.

CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text

superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

Description of settings

∗ON [>> ON]: Output text.

OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting,

pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output.)

Use ¿ ÷ ˘ ≥ buttons on the menu control panel to adjust

the indication position while watching the monitor screen.

Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to

the level 1 of the setup menu.

(Continued)

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Menu Contents

DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit

CHARA. TYPE [> Chara type]: Set the type of characters in

text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

DISPLAY INFO [> DISP info]: Select information

superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

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SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status

information superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor

(page 53).

Menu contents (Continued)

Description of settings

Make the following settings while watching the monitor

screen.

∗WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black

background

BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white

background

WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black

outline

BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white

outline

Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to

the level 1 of the setup menu.

∗TIME DATA & STATUS [>> Time&STA]: Time data and

operating mode indications

TIME DATA & UB [>> Time&UB]: Time data selected using

the COUNTER SELECT button, and user bit data. (When user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SELECT button, user bit data and time code are output.)

TIME DATA & CNT [>> Time&CNT]: Time data selected

using the COUNTER SELECT button, and CNT value. (When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SELECT

button, CNT value and time code are output.) TIME DATA ONLY [>> Time]: Only time data REC DATE & TIME [>> REC Date]: The time data selected

with the COUNTER SELECT button is shown on the time

counter display, and the date and time of recording are

shown on the monitor screen. ∗OFF [>> OFF]: Nothing of supplementary status information.

EDIT PRESET [>> Edit Pre]: Indications of the editing mode

settings made from the connected editing controller. PB FORMAT [>> Format]: Indication of the recording format

which was used for the tape being played back. TC MODE [>> TC mode]: Indications of the operating mode

of internal time code generator. ALL [>> ALL]: All of the above-mentioned items of

supplementary status information.

MENU DISPLAY [> Menu DISP]: Set the type of characters in

menu text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.

PEAK HOLD [> Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for audio

level meter.

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For details of supplementary status information displayed on the monitor when a setting other than “OFF” is selected, see “Displaying of Supplementary Status Information” (page 55).

Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen. ∗WHITE [WITH BKGD] [>> White]: White characters on black

background BLACK [WITH BKGD] [>> Black]: Black characters on white

background WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black

outline BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white

outline Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to

the level 1 of the setup menu.

1.5 SEC [>> 1.5 SEC] to ∗OFF [>> OFF]: Set the time from

zero (OFF) to 1.5 seconds in steps of 0.1 second.

(Continued)

Menu contents (Continued)

DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit

OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not

to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level meter once the indication lights.

BRIGHTNESS [> Brightness]: Set the brightness of front

panel indicators.

ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are

issued or not.

REF. ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm

messages related to reference video signal are issued or not.

Description of settings

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Do not hold the OVER indication display. ON [>> ON]: Hold the OVER indication display.

Note

With “ON” selected, once the display is held it will remain held unless you change the setting to “OFF”.

Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum. ∗100% [>> 100%] 66% [>> 66%] 33% [>> 33%]

∗ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued. OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.

ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued. ∗ON (LIMITED) [>> ON (Limit)]: Alarm messages are issued

only during recording mode, EE mode, and while editing. OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.

TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generator

TC MODE [> TC MODE]: Determine whether to use internal

time code (generated by the internal time code generator) or external time code.

RUN MODE [> RUN mode]: Select the time code generator’s

advancement (RUN) mode.

(Only on DSR-85) DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time code

generator and time counter operate in drop frame mode or non-drop frame mode. Normally select drop frame mode, to keep in sync with real time. The non-drop frame mode is useful for example when using computer graphics, and working on a frame count basis.

Description of settings

∗INT PRESET [>> INT]: Use internal time code. EXT REGEN [>> EXT]: Use external time code.

Notes

• To be able to input an LTC signal from external equipment, it

is necessary to install the optional DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board in this unit.

• When the selected input mode is “QSDI” (the QSDI indicator

is lit in the INPUT MODE display), setting “TC MODE” under the TIME CODE menu item to “EXT REGEN” causes the internal time code generator to automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the QSDI interface.

∗FREE RUN [>> FREE RUN]: Time code generator keeps

running. REC RUN [>> REC RUN]: Time code generator only runs

while recording.

Note

Set to “FREE RUN” when carrying out editing with an editing controller. With the “REC RUN” setting, editing and other operations will not be carried out correctly.

∗ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode OFF (NDF) [>> OFF (NDF)]: Non-drop frame mode

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TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generator

UB BINARY GP. [> UB Binary Gp]: Select the user bit

binary group flag of the time code generator

Note

When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN, the user-bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the time code input to this unit.

TC EE OUT MODE [> TC out mod]: This only appears when

the optional DSBK-130/130P Timecode Input/Output Board is installed. It controls the phase of the LTC signal output when recording timecode and in “STOP REC” mode (forced EE mode).

Description of settings

∗000: NOT SPECIFIED [>> 000]: Character set not specified 001: ISO CHARACTER [>> 001]: 8-bit characters

conforming to ISO 646 and ISO 2022 010: UNASSIGNED-1 [>> 010]: Undefined 011: UNASSIGNED-2 [>> 011]: Undefined 100: UNASSIGNED-3 [>> 100]: Undefined 101: PAGE/LINE [>> 101]: Mutliplex 110: UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined 111: UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined

∗MUTE [>> mute]: Output no timecode. THROUGH [>> through]: Output LTC with the phase

synchronized to the signal input to the TIME CODE IN

connector. Use this mode when the signal input to the

VIDEO IN connectors is not synchronized to the reference

video signal. (See the example configuration on page 48.) VIDEO INPUT PHASE [>> V input]: Output LTC with the phase

synchronized to the input video signal. Use this mode when

using the video input in a bridging (loop-through)

connection. (See the example configuration on page 48.) VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE [>> V output]: Output LTC with the

phase synchronized to the output video signal. Use this

mode when using a bridging (loop-through) connection from

the output video to the input video. (See the example

configuration on page 49.)

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TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protect]: Settings related to tape and video head protection

FROM STOP [> From

FROM STILL [> From

STOP]: Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode and select the mode for protecting the video heads and video tape.

STILL]: Set the time to switch from still search mode or playback pause mode to tape protection mode. Also select the type of tape protection mode to follow still search mode when the set time elapses (playback pause mode is always followed by tension release mode).

STOP TIMER [>> STP timer]:

Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode.

NEXT MODE [>>> Next mode]:

Select tape protection mode when time set in STOP TIMER setting elapses.

STILL TIMER [>> STL timer]:

Set the time to switch from still search mode or playback pause mode to tape protection mode.

NEXT MODE [>>> Next mode]:

Select the type of tape protection mode to follow still search mode when the time set in “STILL TIMER” elapses.

Description of settings

30 MIN [>>> 30 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time

from 16 settings ranging from 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes in steps of 0.1 second.

Factory default setting: 8MIN [>>> 8min] ∗STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode

TENSION RELEASE [>>> T.RLSE]: The tape tension is

released, but the picture can still be seen on the monitor.

Note

When the unit is in tension release mode, the head drum is still rotating, so the picture can be output and monitored. That is, it is still in “standby on” mode (i.e. is on standby). Therefore, care should be taken over the setting if it is critically important whether the unit is in “standby on” or “standby off” mode (for example when the unit is used for broadcasting).

30 MIN [>>> 30 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time

from 16 settings ranging from 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes in steps of 0.1 second.

Factory default setting: 8MIN [>>> 8min] ∗STEP FWD [>>> Step]: The tape is advanced at 1/30 normal

speed for 2 seconds.

STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode TENSION RELEASE [>>> T.RLSE]: The tape tension is

released, but the picture can still be seen on the monitor.

Note

When the unit is in step forward or tension release mode, the head drum is still rotating, so the picture can be output and monitored. That is, it is still in “standby on” mode (i.e. is on standby). Therefore, care should be taken over the setting if it is critically important whether the unit is in “standby on” or “standby off” mode (for example when the unit is used for broadcasting).

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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control

STILL MODE [> STILL mod]: Determine whether the image

of a whole frame or a field is output in still playback mode.

(Only on DSR-85) SETUP REMOVE [> Setup rmv]: Determine whether or not to

remove black setup from analog video input signals.

(Only on DSR-85) SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Determine whether or not to add

black setup to analog video output signals.

Description of setting

FRAME STILL [>> Frame]: Output the image of a whole

frame.

∗FIELD 1 STILL [>> Field 1]: Output the image of field 1 only. FIELD 2 STILL [>> Field 2]: Output the image of field 2 only.

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Do not remove black setup. ON [>> ON]: Remove black setup.

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add black setup. ON [>> ON]: Add black setup.

AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio

Description of setting

control

DIGITAL INPUT [> Digi. Input]: Enable or disable the AUDIO

INPUT LEVEL control knobs to work for AES/EBU, SDI, or

∗VARIABLE [>> Variable]: Enable the control knobs. BYPASS [>> Bypass]: Disable the control knobs.

QSDI format digital audio input.

REC POINT MUTE [> REC pt mute]: Determine whether or

not to mute audio at the joints of recordings.

∗OFF [>> OFF]: Mute. ON [>> ON]: Do not mute.

REF LEVEL [> REF Level]: Select reference audio level. Select the level from among the following three:

–12dB [>> –12dB], –18dB [>> –18dB], and –20dB [>> –20dB]

Factory default setting: –20 dB (DSR-85), –18 dB (DSR-

85P)

AUDIO MUTE [> Audio mute]: Select whether or not to mute

the output until the audio signal has stabilized, in the transition from still/search mode to playback.

ON [>>ON]: Mute. ∗OFF [>>OFF]: Do not mute. (This reduces the time delay

until the audio signal is output.)

Notes

• In the transition from the stop mode to playback, muting is always applied until the audio signal has stabilized.

• The search speeds at which an audio signal can be output vary from model to model.

MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to

Description of settings

be displayed

Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and on the time counter display when using the menu.

∗BASIC [> Basic]: Display basic items only. ENHANCED [> Enhanced]: Display both basic and enhanced

items.

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TC EE OUT MODE settings

Use the following as reference information when setting “TC EE OUT MODE” (see page 46).

•THROUGH mode

In this mode, the LTC signal is output with the phase synchronized to the input timecode signal, and is appropriate when recording signals from multiple devices on a number of VCRs. When the camcorder is in genlock mode the timecode precision is ±0 frames, and when not in genlock mode is ±1 frame.

Camcorder 1

Camcorder 2

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VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (1st unit)

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (2nd unit)

•VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode

The timecode output signal is synchronized to the input video signal. This mode is appropriate when the output from a single device is recorded on a number of VCRs. The connections are loop-through connections. In this mode, the same timecode is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n.

VIDEO INVIDEO OUT VIDEO LOOP THRU TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

Input device (VCR, camera, etc.)

DSR-85/85P (1st unit)

VIDEO IN VIDEO LOOP THRU TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (2nd unit)

Camcorder n

Composite video or S-video signal Audio signal Timecode signal

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (nth unit)

VIDEO IN VIDEO LOOP THRU TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (nth unit)

Composite video or SDI (video and audio) signal Timecode signal

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•VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode

The timecode output signal is synchronized to the output video signal. This mode is appropriate when the output from a single device is output to a number of VCRs with separate cables for video, audio, and timecode. In this mode, the same timecode is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n.

VIDEO INVIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

TIME CODE OUT

Input device (VCR, camera, etc.)

VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (1st unit)

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

DSR-85/85P (2nd unit)

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• Composite video signal

• S-video signal

• Analog component signal

• SDI signal Audio signal

Timecode signal

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT

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Auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu

The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu.

QSDI DUBBING [QSDI dub]: Selection of data for QSDI dubbing

For dubbing through the QSDI interface, select data that the dubbing applies to.

TC INSERT [TC insert]: Time code rewriting

Rewrite the time code from an initial value which can be set freely.

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For details of the use of individual items, see the sections “Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format” (page 38) and “Rerecording the Time Code — TC Insert Function” (page

35).

Menu contents

Description of setting

A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video. A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code. A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,

and cassette memory contents.

Note

When “A/V” is selected, the time code recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE item in the setup menu.

Description of setting

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Changing Menu Settings

This section explains how to change menu settings.

Buttons Used to Change Settings

Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to change the menu settings.

Menu control buttons Functions

MENU button • Opens the menu and launches

menu control mode.

• Closes the menu and exits menu control mode.

˘ and ≥ buttons These buttons move the

highlighted cursor up and down within the current level to select an item or setting. Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously.

¿ and ÷ buttons • Press the ÷ button to go down

one level.

• Press the ¿ button to go up one level.

Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously.

RESET (NO) button • Returns the setting to the factory

default setting.

• Sends a negative response to prompts on the monitor screen.

SET (YES) button • Saves the new setting in

memory.

• Sends a positive response to prompts on the monitor screen.

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor, with “SETUP MENU” selected (shown in reverse video). The time counter display of this unit shows only the currently selected item. When the item name is long, it is abbreviated.

Menu selection level display

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen

    

Setup menu

Time counter display

2 Press the ÷ button.

This displays all items in the menu level 1.

Level-1 menu display

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE  MENU GRADE 

SETUP MENU

:BASIC

   

Operational

Time counter display

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Changing the Settings of Basic Items

The factory default setting is to display only basic items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as follows.

1 3,5,7 2,4,6

SYNC PHASE SC PHASE MENU

CH1/2

MONITOR SELECT

CH-

3/4

1/3

TC PRESET

CH2/4

MIX

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

Monitor screen

3 Press the ≥ or ˘ button, to select the required

item.

Example: Display when “DISPLAY CONTROL” is selected

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION

DISPLAY CONTROL

TIME CODE  MENU GRADE 

SETUP MENU

:BASIC

Monitor screen

   

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Display

Time counter display

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Changing Menu Settings

4 Press the ÷ button.

This displays the menu level 2 for the menu item selected in step 3.

Example: Level-2 display for “DISPLAY CONTROL”

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

CHARA.DISPLAY CHARA.POSITION CHARA.TYPE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

Monitor screen



:ON

 :WHITE :T&STA :OFF :WHITE :OFF :OFF :100% :ON

> Chara disp

Time counter display

Current settings

5 Press the ≥ or ˘ button to select the item whose

setting you wish to change. For menu items with a level 3, press the ÷ button to go to the level 3, then press the ≥ or ˘ button to select the item whose setting you wish to change.

Example: Display when “BRIGHTNESS” is selected

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DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.DISPLAY CHARA.POSITION CHARA.TYPE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM

SETUP MENU

 :ON  :WHITE :T&STA :OFF :WHITE :OFF :OFF

:100%

:ON

Monitor screen

> Brightness

Time counter display

6 Press the ÷ button.

This displays all possible settings for the item selected in step 5.

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

BRIGHTNESS * 100% 66% 33%

 :100%

>> 100%

Time counter display

7 Press the ≥ or ˘ button to change the setting of

the item.

DISPLAY CONTROL

SETUP MENU

BRIGHTNESS * 100% 66%

33%

Monitor screen

 :33%

>> 33%

Time counter display

8 To change other settings, press the ¿ button to

return to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required.

9 When you have completed the settings, press the

SET (YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the new settings are saved in the unit’s memory. When the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications.

Notes

•If you power off the unit before setting operation is completed, settings will be lost. Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit.

•If instead of pressing the SET (YES) button you press the MENU button, the new settings are not saved. The message “ABORT !” appears both on the monitor screen and in the time counter display for 0.5 seconds, and the system forcibly exits the menus. To change more than one setting, be sure after making the settings to press the SET (YES) button.

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Meanings of indications on the monitor screen

On-screen indication Meaning

Right-pointing arrow at the right of a menu item

step 1 on page 51.)

Left-pointing arrow at the left of a menu item

step 4 on page 52.)

Character string at the right of a menu item

step 4 on page 52.)

An asterisk by a complete list of settings

on page 52.)

(See

(See step 6

Pressing the ÷ button switches to the next lower menu level or to a setting selection screen.

Pressing the ¿ button returns to the previous (higher) menu level.

Current setting of the menu item.

When shown with a colon: the

current setting is the same as the factory default.

When shown with a raised dot:

the current setting is different from the factory default.

page.)

Factory default setting.

(See step 2 on this

Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items

To change the settings of enhanced items, first carry out the procedure in the previous section “Displaying Enhanced Items”, then proceed as follows.

RESET(NO)

SET(YES)

SYNC PHASE SC PHASE MENU

CH-

1/2

MONITOR SELECT

CH-

3/4

1/3

TC PRESET

CH-

2/4

MIX

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor.

Displaying Enhanced Items

The factory default setting is not to display enhanced items. To display enhanced items, use the procedure in the previous section, “Changing the Settings of Basic Items”, to set the item “MENU GRADE” to

“ENHANCED”. (In step GRADE”, and select “ENHANCED”, then press the SET (YES) button to save the setting in memory).

Once the menu item “MENU GRADE” is set to “ENHANCED”, when you press the MENU button and the ÷ button to display the SETUP menu, all basic and enhanced items in the menu level 1 appear.

on page 51 select “MENU

2 Press the ÷ button.

This displays all basic and enhanced items in the menu level 1.

Level-1 menu display

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL

MENU GRADE 

SETUP MENU

•ENHAN

Monitor screen

     

Menu grade

Time counter display

Current settings

3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the

procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items”, using the arrow buttons to select an item and change its setting.

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Changing Menu Settings

4 When you have completed the settings, press the

SET (YES) button.

Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Defaults

After making menu setting changes, to return settings to their factory defaults, use the following procedure.

To return a particular setting to its factory default

4 Press the SET (YES) button.

The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the settings of all items are returned to their factory defaults, and these factory defaults are saved in the unit’s memory.

Note

If you power off the unit while settings are being saved, settings may not be correctly returned to their factory defaults. Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit.

To abandon the resetting operation

Instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, press the RESET (NO) button. The display returns to menu level 1, leaving the settings unchanged.

In the display for changing the setting in question, press the RESET (NO) button.

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Carry out the procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” (page 51) up to step 6, then with the list of the setting displayed (in the example, if the setting has been changed it will be “66%” or “33%”) press the RESET (NO) button, to return the setting to its factory default of “100%”.

To return all settings to their factory defaults

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel,

to display the menu selection.

2 Press the ÷ button, to display level 1 of the setup

menu.

3 Press the RESET (NO) button.

A message appears, to confirm whether or not you wish to return all settings to their factory defaults.

Monitor screen message “INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO

Message in the time counter display

FACTORY PRESET VALUES?”

“Init setup?”

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Displaying Supplementary Status Information

When you set “SUB STATUS” under the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to other than “OFF”, you can view supplementary status information on the monitor screen below the operating mode display area.

TCR

IN V A1 342TCS

00:04 47.07

PLAY

Supplementary status information

LOCK

The following items of supplementary status information are displayed depending on the setting of “SUB STATUS”.

Setting of “SUB STATUS”

EDIT PRESET Editing mode settings made on the

PB FORMAT Recording format of the tape being

TC MODE Operating mode of the internal time

ALL All of the above items

Items of supplementary information displayed

editing controller

played back

code generator

The following tables show the on-screen indications of supplementary information and their meaning. In each table, the indications given in brackets such as [ASM] are the indications displayed when “SUB STATUS” is set to “ALL”. (For the display format when “ALL” is selected, see the next paragraph.)

When “SUB STATUS” is set to “TC MODE”:

On-screen indication

INT PRESET FREE [IP F]

INT PRESET REC [IP R]

EXT LTC-T&U [ELTU]

EXT QSDI-T&U [EQTU]

Meaning

The internal time code generator is operating in FREE RUN mode.

The internal time code generator is operating in REC RUN mode.

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with external time code (LTC) input to the unit via optional DSBK-130/130P board and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code.

The internal time code generator is in synchronization with external time code input to the unit via QSDI interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code.

Display format of supplementary status information when “SUB STATUS” is set to “ALL”

All items of supplementary status information are displayed in the order shown below.

(Example)

V12 4T DC IP F3

Editing mode settings made on the editing controller

Recording format of the tape being played back

Operating mode of the internal time code generator

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When “SUB STATUS” is set to “EDIT PRESET”:

On-screen indication

ASM [ASM] Assemble editing mode INS V A1234 TC

[V1234T]

Meaning

INS: Insert editing mode V A1234 TC: Channel or signal

selected for insert editing V: Video A1234: Audio 1, 2, 3, 4 TC: Time code

When “SUB STATUS” is set to “PB FORMAT”:

On-screen indication

DVCAM [DC] DVCAM format DV [D] DV format (SP mode) DV(LP) [D] DV format (LP mode)

Meaning

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Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System

This unit can be connected to an ES-7 EditStation to configure a digital non-linear editing system. If you use the QSDI interface, you can transfer video, audio, time code, and other compressed data at quad speed (four times the normal transfer rate) between this unit and the ES-7. The unit supports ClipLink functions, enabling index pictures recorded on tape and ClipLink log data stored in cassette memory to be transferred to the ES-7 in an instant.

For a general description of ClipLink functions, refer to “ClipLink™ Guide” supplied with the unit.

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The following figure shows a connection diagram for non-linear editing system in which this unit serves as the recorder.

For connections of the ES-7 and its peripheral devices such as the ESBK-7011 Control Panel, the ESBK-7045 Disk Unit, etc., refer to your ES-7 Operating Instructions.

Note

The example connections shown in this chapter assume that DSR-85/85P, DSR-80/80P, and DSR-60/ 60P units have DSBK-100/110/120/130 (or DSBK100P/110P/120P/130P) option boards installed.

REF. VIDEO IN

MONITOR

AUDIO

Audio input

Video monitor

QSDI

INPUT

Composite video input

QSDI OUTPUT

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)

B B OUT(1/2/3/4)

QSDI OUTPUT

REMOTE RECORDER

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) 2 9-pin remote control cable (one cable

is supplied with the DSR-85/85P)

3 Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

QSDI INPUT

ES-7 EditStation

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Settings on the DSR-85/85P

Switch Setting

REMOTE/LOCAL REMOTE REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination ON

For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” (page 19).

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Connections for a Cut Editing System

The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that includes two DSR-85/85Ps to serve as the player and recorder.

When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing controller, the EDIT MODE indicator lights on the front panel of the recorder and the recorder automatically enters the selected editing mode.

DSR-85/85P (player)

MONITOR

AUDIO

31 2 1 3 1 2

Audio input

QSDI OUTPUT

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)

Composite video input

REMOTE

For details of connecting devices other than the DSR-85/ 85Ps, refer to the instruction manual for each device.

1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) 2 9-pin remote control cable (one cable

is supplied with the DSR-85/85P)

3 Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

QSDI INPUT

REF. VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

Audio input

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)

Composite video input

REMOTE

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

PLAYER

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a) For the settings on the editing control unit,

see “Settings on an editing control unit” (page 63).

Source monitor

Settings on the DSR-85/85Ps (recorder and player)

Switch

REMOTE/LOCAL

Recorder

REMOTE

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings for the recorder, see “Settings for Recording” (page 19).

Note

Jog audio monitoring is not possible with the recorder and its monitor. For this purpose use the player and its monitor.

REF. VIDEO IN

Editing control unit (such as RM450/450CE, PVE-500, etc.)

Player

REMOTE

About reference video signals

In order to provide stable video and audio signals for analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base corrector (TBC) to operate correctly. To ensure this, input a reference video signal synchronized with the video signal to the REF. VIDEO IN connector and set the REF. VIDEO IN 75Ω termination switch to ON.

Main monitor

RECORDER

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Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-85/85P. In this configuration, the recorder is a DSR-85/85P, player 1 is a DSR-60/60P, and player 2 is an analog Betacam UVW-1600/1600P Videocasette Player. To create a final tape (a tape that contains a completely packaged program) in Betacam format, you can use a Betacam VCR such as the UVW-1800/1800P as the recorder.

Main video monitor

Video signal generator (Sony Tektronix TSG130, etc.)

The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in this system. The specific connections and DSR-85/85P settings for this system are described beginning on the next page.

Audio monitor system

Source video monitor

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

DPS-D7 or other delay unit

)

DFS-500/500P DME Switcher

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

Video signal Audio signal

Reference video signal Control signal

PVE-500, etc (Editing controller)

MXP-290 Audio Mixer

)

UVW-1600/ 1600P (player 2)

a) When using a DFS-500/500P DME Switcher, the phase of the

video signals processed by the DFS-500/500P is delayed, which means that a delay unit must be connected between the MXP-290 Audio Mixer’s output and the audio input in the DSR85/85P (recorder).

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Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

Audio monitor system connections

The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections.

For details of these connections, refer to each connected device’s instruction manual.

Speaker (left channel)

Audio amplifier

MONITOR

OUT 2

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MXP-290 Audio Mixer

Cables with RCA phono plugs (not supplied)

MONITOR OUT 1

Speaker (right channel)

Reference video signal connection

When you perform editing, be sure to use a reference video signal.

DFS-500/500P DME Switcher

BLACK

BURST

OUT

REF. VIDEO IN

1234

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

ANALOG I/O

REF.VIDEO VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TIME CODE OUT

AC IN

MONITOR

AUDIO

S VIDEO OUT

QSDI

AUDIO OUT

SDI OUTPUT

TBC REMOTE

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

REMOTE

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UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)

REF.

VIDEO

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω

PVE-500 Editing Control Unit

termination switch: ON

Use 75 Ω coaxial cables for all of these connections.

Control signal connections

The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing controller to control all other A/B roll editing system devices.

Setting on all devices controlled from the editing controller

Switch Setting

REMOTE/LOCAL REMOTE

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

Mixer control mode selection switch: PARALLEL

SWITCHER PLAYER 2MIXER

9-pin remote control cable

RECORDER

9-pin remote control cable

PLAYER 1

PVE-500 Editing Control Unit

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

ANALOG I/O

REF.VIDEO VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TIME CODE OUT

AC IN

S VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)

DFS-500/500P DME Switcher

AUDIO OUT

QSDI

REMOTE

SDI OUTPUT

TBC REMOTE

REMOTE

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9-pin remote control cable

9-pin/15-pin mixer control cable (not supplied)

a) Use the 9-pin remote control cable supplied with this unit or an

optional RCC-5G/10G/30G cable.

EDITOR

MXP-290 Audio Mixer

EDITOR (15-pin)

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Video/audio signal connections

The following shows an example of video/audio signal connections in an A/B roll editing system. In this example, analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio input/output connectors.

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

LINE OUT 2 LINE OUT 1

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COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, R–Y, B–Y)

AUDIO IN

CH-2

CH-1

CH-2 OUTCH-1 OUT

DPS-D7 or other delay unit

CH-1 IN

CH-2 IN

MXP-290 Audio Mixer

1234MIC/LINE IN

COMPONENT 1

3 3 3

PGM OUT

DFS-500/500P DME Switcher

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

ANALOG I/O

REF.VIDEO VIDEO OUT

TIME CODE OUT

AC IN

MONITOR

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 2

VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT VIDEO Y, R–Y, B–Y/RGB OUT

QSDI

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

CH-1 CH-2

SDI OUTPUT

REMOTE

TBC REMOTE

COMPONENT 1 OUTPUT

1 12-pin/3-BNC cross cable (not

supplied) (Consult your Sony dealer about this cable.)

2 12-pin dubbing cable (not

supplied)

3 Cable with XLR connectors

(not supplied)

Settings on the DSR-85/85P (recorder)

Switch Setting

AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF ON AUDIO IN –6dBm/0dBm/+4dBm Normally +4dBm

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” (page 19).

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UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)

AUDIO OUTPUT

CH-1

CH-2

Connection of a video monitor

Settings on an editing control unit

Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to video signals, you can have time data, the DSR-85/85P’s operation mode, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting “CHARA. DISPLAY” under the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to “ON” (this is the factory default setting).

For details of menu operations, see Chapter 4.

75 Ω termination switch: ON (or attach a

75 Ω terminator)

Input switches: Set according to the type

of input signals.

Video monitor

When connecting an editing control unit, make the settings as follows, according to the model.

PVE-500

No settings are required.

BVE-600/900/910/2000 (NTSC model) or FXE100/120

Set the VCR constants as follows.

123456789101112131415

80 10 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/900/910/2000 (PAL model) or FXE100P/120P

Set the VCR constants as follows.

123456789101112131415

81 10 00 7D 05 05 02 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF

RM-450/450CE

Set the DIP switches as follows.

•Left switches

76543210

OFF––OFF––––

Audio input

MONITOR

AUDIO

Composite video input

VIDEO OUT 2(SUPER)

1 Cable with RCA phono

plugs (not supplied)

2 75 Ω coaxial cable

(not supplied)

DSR-85/85P

•Right switches (RM-450)

76543210

OFF – OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

•Right switches (RM-450CE)

76543210

ON – OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

BVE-800

Set the DIP switches as follows.

•SW2

12345678

ON OFF ON ON – ON ON –

•SW3 (NTSC model)

12345678

OFF ON OFF ON – ON OFF OFF

•SW3 (PAL model)

12345678

ON ON OFF ON – ON OFF OFF

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Connections for QSDI Dubbing

The following shows an example of connections for QSDI dubbing (see page 38), with the DSR-85/85P used as the recorder and a DSR-60/60P as the player.

DSR-60/60P (player)

AC IN

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

MONITOR

AUDIO

QSDI

OUTPUT

QSDI

INPUT

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER)

REMOTE

(Using a DSR-60/60P for QSDI dubbing requires an optional DSBK-110/110P QSDI Output Board.)

a) This connector is provided by the optional DSBK-110/

110P QSDI Output Board.

Audio input

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Video monitor

DSR-85/85P (recorder) and DSR-60/60P (player) settings

Switch Recorder Player

REMOTE/LOCAL LOCAL REMOTE

Composite video input

1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

2 9-pin remote control cable

(supplied, length 5 m (16 ft))

3 Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

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Connections for Analog Recording

The following shows connections for a system in which analog playback signals from another recorder or player are recorded on a DSR-85/85P. In this system, the video signals are analog component signals and the audio signals are recorded from audio channels 1 and 2.

1 Cable with RCA phono plugs

(not supplied)

2 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

3 Cable with XLR connectors (not

supplied)

a) Three 75 Ω coaxial cables are used one each for Y, R–Y, and B–Y.

75 Ω termination switch: ON

COMPONENT VIDEO Y, R–Y, B–Y/RGB OUT

REF. VIDEO IN

AC IN

ANALOG I/O

REF.VIDEO VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TIME CODE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

DSR-60/60P (player)

QSDI

AUDIO OUT

TBC REMOTE

SDI OUTPUT

REF.VIDEO

COMPONENT

REMOTE

(Y, R–Y, B–Y)

AUDIO OUT

CH-1

CH-2

OUT

VIDEO IN

Video monitor

Composite video input

VIDEO

OUT

2(SUPER)

AUDIO IN

CH-1

Audio input

MONITOR AUDIO

CH-2

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

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Settings on the DSR-85/85P

Switch/input/audio mode Setting

REMOTE/LOCAL REMOTE (when controlling

the unit from an editing

controller) AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF ON AUDIO IN –6 dBm/0 dBm/

Normally +4 dBm +4 dBm

Video input Component Audio input Analog Audio mode 2-channel (48 kHz)

For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” (page 19).

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Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, phase synchronization of the signals (i.e. system sync) is necessary and for composite signals, the subcarrier phase must also be in sync. If not, picture instabilities or color break-up may occur at edit points.

DSR-60/60P (player 1)

Switcher (DFS-500/

UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)

)

500Pa), etc.)

BURST OUT

After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when using composite signals.

DSR-85/85P (recorder)

)

PGM OUTBLACK

75 Ω coaxial cable (B)

75 Ω coaxial cable (A)

REF. VIDEO

Vectorscope (Sony Tektronix 1750/1751, etc.)

A IN B IN

EXT IN

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a) The sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from the

DFS-500/500P switcher are automatically adjusted.

Editing controller (PVE-500)

Note

Ensure that the 75 Ω coaxial cables (A) and (B) are of the same length.

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Performing a phase adjustment operation

1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope.

The vectorscope switches to “SCH” mode.

2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope.

7 On player 1, adjust the SYNC and SC controls,

using a Phillips screwdriver, so that the output from player 1 on channel (A) is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel (B).

This displays the black burst signal from the switcher.

3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.

This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode.

4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the

vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line.

Sync phase

Subcarrier phase

Reference line

This indicator moves as you turn the SYNC control.

Adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from player 1.

Note

When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear.

This indicator moves as you turn the SC control.

8 Output the player 2 signal from the PVE-500, and

repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output from player 2.

Align the sync and subcarrier phase of the black burst signal to the reference line.

5 Output the player 1 signal from the PVE-500. 6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope.

This displays the sync phase and subcarrier phase (composite signals only) of the signal from player

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Maintenance

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Condensation

If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system.

If condensation occurs while the unit is operating:

The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED.” appears on the monitor screen, and the alarm message “HUMID!” on the time counter display. At the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically. If this happens, leave the unit’s power on and wait until the alarm messages disappear.

If the condensation alarm message appears immediately after powering on:

Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm message disappears. You cannot load a cassette into the unit while the alarm message is being displayed. Once the alarm message disappears, the unit is ready for use.

Regular Checks

Digital hours meter display modes

The digital hours meter has the following four display modes.

•T1 (OPERATION) mode

The cumulative total hours during which the unit is powered on is displayed in 10-hour increments.

•T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode

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

•T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode

The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation is displayed in 10-hour increments.

•CT (THREADING) mode

The cumulative number of tape threading/unthreading operation pairs is displayed in 10-operation pair

increments. For all modes except T1 (OPERATION), there are two types of count: a “trip” count, which is resettable, and the cumulative total from manufacture, which is unresettable.

Displaying the digital hours meter

1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and the time counter display.

Menu selection level display

Digital hours meter

The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the total operating time, the head drum rotation time, the tape transport operating time, and the number of threading/unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and the time counter display of this unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks.

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP MENU

AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER

Monitor screen



Setup menu

Time counter display

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2 Press the ≥ button to select “HOURS METER”.

SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION

HOURS METER

Monitor screen

Hours meter

Time counter display

3 Press the ÷ button.

The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are indicated on the monitor screen and the time counter display.

Digital hours meter indications on the monitor screen

All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the monitor screen.

The following illustrates the digital hours meter indications on the time counter display in all four display modes. The right-hand indication for each display mode is the indication you can view while holding down the ÷ button on the menu control panel.

T1 (OPERATION) mode:

Oper. 00000



T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode:



0000/00000Drum 0000

T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode:



0000/00000Tape 0000

CT (THREADING) mode:



0000/00000Thread 0000

Resettable trip counts

Unresettable counts

T1 00000 X10 HOURS T2 0000/00000 X10 HOURS T3 0000/00000 X10 HOURS CT 0000/00000 X10 COUNT  T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING

HOURS METER



The four-digit value to the left of the slash is the resettable trip count, and the right value is the

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cumulative total from manufacture.

Digital hours meter indications on the time counter display

One of the four indications appears on the time counter display at a time. Use the ˘ and ≥ buttons to change the item displayed. Initially, only the trip value appears. Hold down the ÷ button to display also the cumulative total from manufacture, which will appear to the right of the trip value and the slash.

To end the digital hours meter display

Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

Resetting the trip values

About this operation, consult your Sony dealer.

Head Cleaning

Always use the PDVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.

To clean the heads

Insert the cleaning cassette. This automatically starts cleaning. You cannot operate any tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning operation. After about 10 seconds, the cleaning cassette will be automatically ejected.

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Troubleshooting

If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen or the time counter display, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.

Tape problems Symptom Cause Remedy

Recording is not possible. The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set

to SAVE.

The unit’s tape transport control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REW, etc.) do not work.

The REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE and “LOCAL ENABLE” under the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu item is set to “STOP & EJECT” or “ALL DISABLE”.

No cassette is loaded.

The NOT EDITABLE indicator on the front panel lights up.

The recording mode selected on this unit does not coincides with that of the loaded tape.

The recording format of the currently loaded tape is “DV”.

Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC.

Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL and change the menu setting of “LOCAL ENABLE” to “ALL ENABLE”.

Insert a cassette.

• When your current purpose is editing, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL and set the unit for the same recording mode as with the tape, then reset the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to REMOTE.

• When your current purpose is recording, you can use the tape currently loaded in the unit.

• If you are using the unit for recording, you can use the currently loaded tape.

• You can use the currently loaded tape as a source tape for playback and editing.

• You cannot use the tape as a recording tape for editing.

(See page 42.)

(See page 24.)

Time data problems Symptom Cause Remedy

Cannot freely set the time data’s initial value.

The tape is running, but the time data is not shown in the time counter display.

“TC MODE” under the TIME CODE menu item has been set to “EXT REGEN”.

CNT is selected as the time data type to be displayed. (The “COUNTER” time data type indicator is lit.)

The REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE and “LOCAL ENABLE” under the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu item is set to “STOP & EJECT” or “ALL DISABLE”.

The MENU button or TC PRESET button on the menu control panel has been pressed.

Change the menu setting of “TC MODE” to “INT PRESET”.

Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the “TC” or “U-BIT” time data type indicator light up.

Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL and change the menu setting of “LOCAL ENABLE” to “ALL ENABLE”.

Press the button once again to exit the menu control mode, time code preset mode, or digital hours meter display mode. (In either of these modes, the time data is not shown in the time counter display.)

The “U-BIT” time data type indicator is lit.

Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the “COUNTER” or “TC” time data type indicator light up.

Input problems Symptom Cause Remedy

It is not possible to record a QSDI signal.

No QSDI signal is input to the unit.

Connect a QSDI signal to the QSDI INPUT connector.

a) In these states, an alarm message appears on the

monitor screen and on the time counter display.

(See page 45.)

(See page 42.)

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Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy

Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen.

The image on the monitor’s screen is too bright.

The image on the monitor’s screen is too dark.

The image is too dark when recording a composite video signal.

Audio problems Symptom Cause Remedy

When an AES/EBU, SDI or QSDI digital audio input is selected, the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control konbs do not work.

When a QSDI signal from a player VCR is selected as the input to this unit, putting the player into jog mode stops this unit from outputting an EE audio signal.

“CHARA. DISPLAY” under the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item is set to “OFF”.

The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this unit.

The 75 Ω termination switch for video input on the monitor is in the OFF position or a 75 Ω terminator is not fitted to its video input connector.

In a video signal loop-through connection of video monitors, 75 Ω termination switches for video input on monitors other than the loop-end monitor are in the ON position.

“DIGITAL INPUT” under the AUDIO CONTROL menu item is set to “BYPASS”.

“QSDI AUDIO MON” under the OPERATIONAL FUNCTION menu item is set to “QSDI”.

Set “CHARA. DISPLAY” to “ON”.

Connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. (You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor.)

Set the 75 Ω termination switch to ON or connect a terminator.

Set the 75 Ω termination switches to OFF on all monitors other than the loop-end monitor .

Set “DIGITAL INPUT” to “VARIABLE”.

47.)

Note

To be able to perform this operation, it is necessary to set the menu item “MENU GRADE” to “ENHANCED”.

Change the menu setting of “QSDI AUDIO MON” to a setting other than “QSDI”, and input an audio signal corresponding to the new setting.

page 43.)

Note

To be able to perform this operation, it is necessary to set the menu item “MENU GRADE” to “ENHANCED”.

(See page 43.)

(See page

(See page 47.)

(See

(See page 47.)

Editing problems Symptom Cause Remedy

Execution of video editing in insert mode causes subcode data recorded on tape other

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than time code data to disappear from tape.

During audio editing in insert mode, a strange image appears on the video monitor screen like a partial frozen image of a frame immediately before the IN point being mixed in the playback picture.

This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder.

This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder, but editing itself will be achieved exactly as you have designed.

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Error Messages

This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the time counter display.

If an error message appears, follow the direction indicated under the message in the monitor screen.

ERROR



AN ERROR HAS BEEN

DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE

OF FOLLOWING CODE:

02-603



PRESS EJECT KEY

TO EJECT TAPE.

Monitor screen

Note

To display error messages on the monitor screen, it is necessary for the monitor to be connected to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and for “CHARA. DISPLAY” under the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to be set to “ON” (factory default setting).

For details of menu settings, see Chapter 4.

Error message

Error code

Direction

Error code

Error02-603

Time counter display

Alarm Messages

When a setting, connection or operation error has been made, or when a problem such as condensation on heads has occurred, the unit outputs alarm messages

ALARM



REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED



SET REMOTE/LOCAL SWITCH

TO LOCAL

Monitor screen Time counter display

If an alarm message appears, follow the direction

indicated under the message in the monitor screen.

Note

To display alarm messages on the monitor screen, it is

necessary for the monitor to be connected to the

such as the ones shown below to the monitor screen and the time counter display.

Cause of alarm

Direction

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REMOTE!

VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and for “CHARA. DISPLAY” and “ALARM” under the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item to be set to “ON” (factory default setting) and “REF. ALARM” to be set to“ON” or “ON (LIMITED)” (factory default setting).

For details of menu settings, see Chapter 4.

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List of alarm messages and associated directions

Here is a list of alarm messages and associated directions to appear on the monitor screen. It also

In this list the “Causes” of alarm are arranged in

alphabetic order of the first word of their phrases. shows the corresponding alarm messages to appear on the time counter display of this unit.

Alarm messages and associated directions

Alarm message on monitor screen Cause

A black/white signal is being used for REF. VIDEO.

A cleaning tape has been inserted. The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning

A non-standard ref. signal is being used for REF. VIDEO.

Abnormal settings selected in setup menu. Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your

Audio not editable on this tape. Use a tape recorded in 2-channel (48 kHz) or

Audio REC mode selection different from audio on tape.

Audio REC (recording) mode cannot be changed during recording.

Audio REC (recording) mode cannot be changed in PB (playback) mode.

Counter mode is selected. Use the COUNTER SELECT button to make the

Input selection cannot be changed in REC (recording) mode.

Input selection cannot be changed in ×4 mode.

Input signal does not conform to DVCAM/DV format.

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Input signal is 625/50. — 625/50 sig! Input signal is 525/60. — 525/60 sig! Input signal is not ×1 mode. Input signal is not ×4 mode. Use quadruple-speed playback mode. not ×4 sig! Input video is not detected.

Direction Alarm message on time

Supply a color signal when using composite or Svideo output signals.

is completed. Use a standard signal. REF NON-STD

Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections.

4-channel (32 kHz) mode.

Use a tape having audio signals recorded in locked mode.

Select the same audio recording mode as that of the tape.

— REC mode!

Enter the unit into EE mode. PB mode!

TC or U-BIT indicator light. — REC mode!

— ×4 mode!

— Unknown Sig

Use normal-speed playback mode.

Check the INPUT MODE VIDEO indicators for current video selection, and supply an appropriate video signal.

counter display

B&W REF!

Cleaning Tp

ILL. SETUP

2CH/32kHz!

Fs 44.1kHz!

UNLOCK mode

A mode err

CNT mode!

not ×1 sig!

No INPUT!

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Alarm messages and associated directions (Continued)

Alarm message on monitor screen Direction Cause

Key is jammed. Check the following buttons: EJECT, STOP,

Alarm message on time counter display

Key jammed! F FWD, REW, PLAY, REC, ˘, ≥, ¿, ÷, SET (YES), TC PRESET, MENU, RESET (NO), INPUT SELECT (VIDEO, AUDIO CH-1 CH-1/2, AUDIO CH-2 CH-3/4, QSDI), COUNTER SELECT, AUDIO REC SELECT

Moisture has been detected. Keep the power on and wait until this alarm

HUMID! message disappears.

No cassette in VTR. Load a cassette. No Cass.! Record inhibit plug on the cassette is set to

Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to REC. REC INHI.!

inhibit. Remote mode is selected. Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL. REMOTE! Tape cannot be replayed. Use a tape having signals recorded in 525/60

625/50 Tape format.

Use a tape having signals recorded in 625/50

525/60 Tape format.

Tape end has been detected. Use a new cleaning tape. Tape end! Tape not editable. Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format. Not DVCAM!

Use a tape having signals recorded in 525/60

625/50 Tape format.

Use a tape having signals recorded in 625/50

525/60 Tape format.

Tape not usable. Use DVCAM/DV ME (metal-evaporated) tape. MP Tape!

ILL. Tape!

TC EXTERNAL is selected. Use the setup menu to set “TC MODE” to “INT

TC EXT! PRESET”.

TCG REGEN mode is selected. Use the setup menu to set “TC MODE” to “INT

REGEN mode! PRESET”.

TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN. Use the setup menu to set “RUN MODE” to “FREE

REC RUN! RUN”.

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Notes on Use

Operation and storage locations

Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places.

•Location subject to extremes of temperature (operating temperature range 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F))

•Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods, or close to heating appliances (Note that the interior of a car left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50°C (122°F).)

•Damp or dusty places

•Location subject to severe vibrations

•Location near equipment generating strong electromagnetic emissions

•Location near transmitting stations generating strong radio waves

Operate the unit in a horizontal position

This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal position. Do not operate it on its side, or tilted through an excessive angle (exceeding 20°).

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Avoid violent impacts

Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.

Do not obstruct ventilation openimö

To prevent the unit from overheating, do not obstruct ventilation openings, by for example wrapping the unit in a cloth while it is in operation.

Care

If the casing or panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. In the event oôPextreme dirt, use a cloth steeped in a natural detergent to remove the dirt, then wipe with a dry cloth. Applying alcohol, thinners, insecticides, or other volatile solvents may result in deforming the casing or damaging the finish.

Shipping

Pack the unit in its original carton or equivalent packing, and take care not to impart violent shocks in transit.

Appendix 77

Specifications

General

Signal system

DSR-85: NTSC

Appendix

DSR-85P: PAL

Power requirements

DSR-85: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz DSR-85P: 220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

185 W

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Operating relative humidity

Less than 80%

Storage relative humidity

Less than 90% Mass 21 kg (46 lb 4 oz) Dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections)

427 × 174 × 494 mm

/8 × 6 7/8 × 19 1/2 inches)

(16

494 (19 / )

512 (20 / )

Tape transport control system

Tape speed

DSR-85: 28.193 mm/s DSR-85P: 28.221 mm/s

Recording/playback time

Using PDV-184ME standard-size cassette:

Maximum 184 minutes

Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:

Maximum 40 minutes

Fast forward/rewind time

Using PDV-184ME standard-size cassette:

Less than 3 minutes

Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:

Less than 1 minute

Search speed

When controlling via RS-422A interface:

Maximum 85, 32, or 16 times

normal in both directions (according to the menu setting)

Video search (color): Up to 32

times normal speed in both directions

Audio search: Ranging from 2

times to

When controlling from optional DSRM-10/SVRM-

100A: Jog mode: 0 (still) to 2 times

normal in both directions Shuttle mode: 8 speeds from 0

(still) to 16 times normal in both directions

Digital slow mode: 3 speeds, (0

(still), directions)

/30 normal speed

/5, 1/10 normal in both

Unit: mm (inches)

78 Appendix

427 (16 / )

)

174 (6 / )

191 (7 / )

Video performance

Bandwidth (when using analog component interface)

DSR-85: Y: 5.0 MHz +1.0 dB/–1.0 dB

R–Y, B–Y: 1.5 MHz +1.0 dB/

–5.0 dB

DSR-85P: Y: 5.5 MHz +1.0 dB/–2.0 dB

R–Y, B–Y: 2.0 MHz +1.0 dB/

–2.0 dB

S/N(when using analog component interface)

More than 55 dB

K-factor (K2T, KPB)

Less than 2.0%

Y/C delay Less than 30 ns

Audio performance

Frequency response

2-channel (FS=48 kHz) mode:

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/–1.0 dB

4-channel (FS=32 kHz) mode:

20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5 dB/–1.0

dB Dynamic range More than 85 dB Distortion (THD + N)

Less than 0.05% (FS=48 kHz)

Digital audio inputs

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT

XLR 3-pin, female (×2), 110 Ω,

balanced

Appendix

Time code input

TIME CODE IN (with optional DSBK-130/130P Time

Code Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type, SMPTE time code

(DSR-85), EBU time code (DSR85P), 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p,

3.3 kΩ, unbalanced

Input connectors

Digital signal inputs

QSDI INPUT BNC type, QSDI format

(270 Mbps) SDI INPUT (with optional DSBK-120/120P SDI

Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type (×2, active-through),

Serial Digital Interface format

(270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/

CCIR656-III

Analog video inputs

REF. VIDEO IN BNC type (×2, loop-through), black

burst, 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync

negative VIDEO IN BNC type (×2, loop-through),

composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync

negative COMPONENT VIDEO IN

BNC type (×3), component Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative R–Y, B–Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (75%)

S VIDEO IN DIN 4-pin

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (DSR-85)

0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (DSR-85P)

Analog audio inputs

AUDIO IN XLR 3-pin, female (×4),

+4/0/–6 dBu, 600 Ω (with 600 Ω

ON/OFF switch set to ON),

10 kΩ (with switch OFF),

balanced

Output connectors

Digital signal outputs

QSDI OUTPUT BNC type, QSDI format

(270 Mbps)

SDI OUTPUT (with optional DSBK-120/120P SDI

Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type (×2, active-through),

Serial Digital Interface format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/ CCIR656-III

Analog video outputs

REF. VIDEO OUT

BNC type, composite sync,

0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative (with burst)

VIDEO OUT 1, 2 (SUPER)

BNC type (×2), composite,

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

BNC type (×3), component Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative R–Y, B–Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (75%)

S VIDEO OUT DIN 4-pin, Y and C separated

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (burst level)

(DSR-85)

0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (burst level) (DSR-85P)

Appendix 79

Specifications

Analog audio outputs

AUDIO OUT XLR 3-pin, male (× 4), +4 dBu,

600 Ω loading, low impedance,

balanced MONITOR AUDIO

Appendix

Phono jack, –6 dBu +1 dBu/–1 dBu

47 kΩ, unbalanced

Digital audio outputs

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT

XLR 3-pin, male (×2), 110 Ω,

balanced

Output for headphones

HEADPHONES Stereo phone jack, –16 dBu

+2 dBu/–2 dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced

Time code output

TIME CODE OUT (with optional DSBK-130/130P

Time Code Input/Output Board installed)

BNC type, SMPTE time code

(DSR-85), EBU time code (DSR-

85P), 2.2 Vp-p +3 dBu/–3 dBu,

600 Ω, unbalanced

Remote control connectors

REMOTE D-sub 9-pin, for connection of

editing controller

standard CONTROL S Stereo minijack, for connection of

SIRCS-system remote control

unit (SVRM-100A, DSRM-10) TBC REMOTE D-sub 15-pin, for connection of

TBC remote controller

Optional accessories

DSBK-120/120P SDI Input/Output Board DSBK-130/130P Time Code Input/Output Board RCC-5G/10G/30G 9-pin remote control cable (length

5 m (16 ft)/10 m (33 ft)/30 m (98 ft)) RMM-130 Rack Mount Kit Digital video cassette

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

PDVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette

Related equipment

ES-7 EditStation Linear editing controller (PVE-500, RM-450/450CE,

BVE-600/800/910/2000/9100/9100P, etc.) DFS-500/500P DME Switcher DXC-D30/D30P Color Video Camera Digital Videocassette Recorder DSR-1/1P Digital Videocassette Recorder DSR-80/80P Digital Videocassette Player DSR-60/60P Digital Camcorder DSR-130/130P DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit SVRM-100/100A Remote Control Unit TBC remote controller (UVR-60/60P, BVR-50/50P)

, RS-422A

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories supplied

AC power cord (1) RCC-5G 9-pin remote control cable (1) Operating Instructions (1) ClipLink™ Guide (1)

1) ES-7, PVE-500, RM-450/450CE, BVE-600/800/910/ 2000/9100/9100P, etc.

2) UVR-60/60P, etc.

80 Appendix

Glossary

A/B roll editing

An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe, and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing. Using an editing controller allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing.

B–Y signal

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

Capstan

A drive mechanism that moves the tape at a specified speed. Its rotation normally synchronizes with a reference sync signal.

Chrominance signal

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

Component signal

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

Composite signal

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

Condensation

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

Drop frame mode

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

EBU

European Broadcasting Union. Established by broadcasting and related organizations in Europe.

EE mode

EE is an abbreviation of “Electric to Electric”. Video and audio signals are supplied to the VCR’s internal circuits, but not to the recording heads.

Linear editing

Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on video tape. See also “Non-linear editing”.

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

Loop-through connection

A connection which allows a signal input to an input connector to pass through the unit and exit from an output connector as input to external equipment. Also called bridging connection.

Luminance signal

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

Non-drop frame mode

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

Non-linear editing

Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on hard disks. Video scenes stored on disk can be cued up quickly, for increased editing efficiency. See also “Linear editing”.

R–Y signal

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

Reference video signal

A video signal consisting of a sync signal or sync and burst signals, used as a reference.

SMPTE

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.

S/N

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

Search mode

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

Servo lock

Synchronizing the drum rotation phase and tape transport phase with a reference signal during playback and recording so that the video heads scan the tape in the same pattern during playback and recording.

Standby Off mode

One of two conditions in the stop mode. The drum does not rotate and tape is slackened. There is no damage to the video heads and the tape, but the VCR is not ready for immediate recording or playback.

Standby On mode

One of two conditions in the stop mode. The drum is rotating and the tape is wrapped round the drum. The VCR is ready for recording or playback, so a still picture can be obtained.

Subcarrier

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

Superimpose

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

Appendix

Appendix 81

Glossary

S-video

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

Appendix

Sync signal

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

TBC

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

Threading

See “Loading”.

Time code

Signals recorded on the tape to supply information on tape position such as the hour, minute, second and frame, to assist in setting edit points or searching for particular scenes.

User bits

Sections of time code information consisting of a total of 32 bits that can be used for recording information such as date, tape ID number, program ID number, etc.

82 Appendix

Index

A MODE CHANGE (menu) ................. 43

A/B roll editing system.......................... 59

A1 EDIT CH (menu) ............................. 43

A2 EDIT CH (menu) ............................. 43

AC IN connector.................................... 14

Accessories .............................................. 7

AFTER CUE-UP (menu) ...................... 43

ALARM (menu) .................................... 45

Alarm messages..................................... 71

Analog audio signal input/output

section ............................................. 18

Analog interfaces......................... 6, 15, 18

Analog recording ................................... 65

Analog video signal input/output

section ............................................. 15

Arrow (◊√ı∫) buttons.......................... 13

AUDIO CH-1, 1/2 indicator .................. 10

AUDIO CH-1, CH-1/2 button ............... 10

AUDIO CH-2, 3/4 indicator .................. 10

AUDIO CH-2, CH-3/4 button ............... 10

AUDIO CONTROL (menu) .................. 47

AUDIO IN –6 dBm/0 dBm/+4 dBm

switches ........................................... 18

AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON/OFF switches .... 18

AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors... 18 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL

control knobs ................................... 10

Audio input, selecting............................ 20

Audio level meter .................................... 9

AUDIO MODE display ........................... 9

Audio mode indicators ............................ 9

Audio monitor system ........................... 60

AUDIO MUTE (menu).......................... 47

AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4

connectors ....................................... 18

Audio problems ..................................... 72

AUDIO REC SELECT button ............... 10

Audio recording mode, selecting........... 21

AUTO EE SELECT (menu) .................. 41

AUTO FUNCTION (menu) .................. 50

Auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION)

execution menu ............................... 50

AUTO REW (menu).............................. 41

Care ....................................................... 77

Cassette compartment.............................. 8

Cassette memory indicator .................... 11

Cassette memory ............................. 11, 22

Cassettes ................................................ 22

inserting........................................... 25

notes on use ..................................... 23

preventing accidental erasure .......... 27

REC/SAVE switch .................... 22, 27

tape slack ......................................... 27

CHARA. DISPLAY (menu) .................. 43

CHARA. POSITION (menu) ................ 43

CHARA. TYPE (menu)......................... 44

Cleaning, video heads............................ 70

ClipLink function .............................. 6, 57

ClipLink indicator ................................. 12

CNT value, resetting.............................. 32

Color difference signal inputs ............... 15

Color difference signal outputs ............. 15

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

connectors ....................................... 15

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

connectors ....................................... 15

Composite video input........................... 15

Composite video output......................... 15

Condensation ......................................... 69

Connections and settings ....................... 57

A/B roll editing system ................... 61

analog recording.............................. 65

audio monitor system ...................... 60

control signals ................................. 61

cut editing system............................ 58

digital non-linear editing system ..... 57

QSDI dubbing ................................. 64

reference video signal ............... 58, 60

video monitor .................................. 63

video signals.................................... 62

CONTROL S connector .......................... 8

Control signals....................................... 61

COUNTER indicator ............................. 11

COUNTER SELECT button ................. 11

Cut editing system ................................. 58

Digital interfaces ............................... 6, 16

Digital non-linear editing system .......... 57

Digital signal input/output section ........ 16

Digital slow mode search ...................... 37

DISPLAY CONTROL (menu) .............. 43

DISPLAY INFO (menu) ........................ 44

Drop frame mode................................... 31

DSBK-120/120P................................ 7, 17

DSBK-130/130P................................ 7, 31

DSRM-10 ...................................... 6, 8, 37

DV format.......................................... 5, 22

DVCAM format................................. 5, 22

Editing control unit settings .................. 63

Editing points, determining ................... 37

Editing problems ................................... 72

Editing systems

A/B roll editing system ................... 59

cut editing system............................ 58

digital non-linear editing system ..... 57

EditStation ............................................. 57

EE mode .................................................. 9

EJECT button ........................................ 12

Error messages....................................... 73

ES-7 ....................................................... 57

External synchronization, time code ..... 34

F, G

F FWD button........................................ 12

FREE RUN ............................................ 34

FROM STILL (menu) ........................... 46

FROM STOP (menu)............................. 46

Front panel............................................... 8

Head cleaning ........................................ 70

HEADPHONES connector...................... 8

HEADPHONES control knob ................. 8

High-speed search ................................. 37

High-speed transfer ................................. 6

Index

BRIGHTNESS (menu) .......................... 45

B–Y signal input.................................... 16

B–Y signal output.................................. 16

DF MODE (menu)................................. 45

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) INPUT

connectors ....................................... 16

DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUTPUT

connectors ....................................... 16

Digital hours meter display menu.... 41, 69

Digital hours meter .......................... 41, 69

DIGITAL INPUT (menu) ...................... 47

INPUT MODE display ............................ 9

Input problems....................................... 71

INPUT SELECT buttons ......................... 9

Input setting section................................. 9

Interfaces ................................................. 6

Index 83

Index

Internal time code generator/

reader ............................... 6, 33, 34, 35

advancement.................................... 34

using ................................................ 33

J, K

Jog audio, search ................................... 37

Jog ......................................................... 37

Index

LOCAL ENABLE (menu)..................... 42

Luminance signal input ......................... 15

Luminance signal output ....................... 15

Maintenance .......................................... 69

MAX SRCH SPEED (menu) ................ 42

Menu...................................................... 41

basic items ................................. 41, 51

changing menu settings ................... 51

contents ........................................... 42

digital hours meter display menu .... 41

enhanced items .......................... 41, 53

organization..................................... 41

returning menu settings to the

factory default ........................... 54

setup menu ...................................... 41

MENU button ........................................ 13

Menu control panel................................ 13

MENU DISPLAY (menu) ..................... 44

MENU GRADE (menu) ........................ 47

MONITOR A UDIO connector .............. 18

Monitor problems .................................. 72

MONITOR SELECT switches .............. 14

Non-drop frame mode ........................... 31

Non-linear editing.................................... 5

NOT EDITABLE indicator.............. 11, 26

Notes on use .......................................... 77

Operation mode indications................... 31

OPERATIONAL FUNCTION (menu) .. 42

Optional accessories ................................ 7

OVER DISP HOLD (menu) .................. 45

OVER indicator ....................................... 9

PCM digital audio ................................... 5

PEAK HOLD (menu) ............................ 44

Picture search......................................... 37

PLAY button .......................................... 12

PLAY START (menu) ........................... 43

Playback compatibility ............................ 5

Playback ................................................ 28

procedure......................................... 29

settings............................................. 28

POWER switch........................................ 8

PREROLL TIME (menu) ...................... 43

QSDI AUDIO MON (menu) ................. 43

QSDI button........................................... 10

QSDI dubbing........................................ 38

QSDI DUBBING (menu) ...................... 50

QSDI indicator ...................................... 10

QSDI INPUT connector ........................ 16

QSDI interface....................................... 57

QSDI OUTPUT connector .................... 16

Quadruple-speed (×4) indicator............. 12

Rack mounting ........................................ 7

Rear panel .............................................. 14

REC button ............................................ 12

REC INHIBIT indicator .................. 11, 25

REC POINT MUTE (menu).................. 47

REC RUN .............................................. 34

Recording .............................................. 19

procedure......................................... 24

settings............................................. 19

REF LEVEL (menu) ............................. 47

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination

switch .............................................. 15

REF. VIDEO IN connectors .................. 15

REF. VIDEO OUT connector ................ 15

Reference video signal .................... 58, 60

Regular checks....................................... 69

REMOTE connector .............................. 14

Remote control .................................. 6, 61

REMOTE/LOCAL switch ....................... 8

RESET (NO) button .............................. 13

REW button ........................................... 12

RMM-130 ................................................ 7

RUN MODE (menu) ............................. 45

R–Y signal input.................................... 15

R–Y signal output.................................. 15

S VIDEO IN connector.......................... 16

S VIDEO OUT connector...................... 16

SC PHASE control ................................ 13

SDI INPUT connectors.......................... 17

SDI OUTPUT connectors...................... 17

SDI signal input/output section ............. 17

Search .................................................... 37

SET (YES) button.................................. 13

Settings

menu settings................................... 51

See also “Connections and settings”.

SETUP ADD (menu) ............................. 47

Setup menu ............................................ 42

SETUP REMOVE (menu)..................... 47

75Ω termination switch ......................... 15

Shipping................................................. 77

Shuttle.................................................... 37

SIRCS ...................................................... 6

Specifications ........................................ 78

STILL MODE (menu) ........................... 47

Still picture ............................................ 37

Still search ............................................. 37

STOP button .......................................... 12

Storage ................................................... 77

SUB STATUS (menu) ........................... 44

Subcarrier phase, adjusting.................... 66

Superimposition......................... 15, 31, 55

Supplementary status information ......... 55

SYNC PHASE control .......................... 13

Sync phase, adjusting ............................ 66

Tape

preventing accidental erasure .......... 27

problems .......................................... 71

slack................................................. 27

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