Sony DSR-DU1 Operating manual
Video Disk Unit
3-620-597-12 (1)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DSR-DU1
© 2002 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri
af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.
Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som
anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukt batteri returneres
apparatleverandøren.
For customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directive implies conformity to
the following European standards:
EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial),
E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC
environment, ex. TV studio).
VARNING
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ
som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande
föreskrifter.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein
chemisch afval (KCA).
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti
asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan
suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
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Table of Contents
Overview ................................................................. 4
Features of This Unit .......................................... 4
Supported Camcorders .......................................4
Using the CD-ROM Manual .............................. 5
Getting the Best Performance from the DSR-DU1
.................................................................................. 6
Places to Avoid ................................................... 6
Operation ............................................................ 6
Care of the Unit .................................................. 6
Names and Functions of Parts .............................. 7
DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit (in Supplied Case)
........................................................................... 7
DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit (Removed From
Supplied Case) ............................................... 10
CA-DU1 Camera Adaptor (option) .................. 11
Example System Configurations ........................ 12
Connecting to a Camcorder With an i.LINK Cable
......................................................................... 12
Connecting to a Camcorder Through the CA-DU1
Camera Adaptor ............................................. 13
Use As a Source Feeder Supporting the SBP2
Protocol .......................................................... 14
Use As a Source Feeder for a Nonlinear Editing
System ............................................................ 14
Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery ... 15
Operation ............................................................. 16
Preparing the Power Supply ............................. 16
Menu Settings ................................................... 17
Coupled Recording on the Camcorder Tape and
Hard Disk ....................................................... 17
Recording the Image From the Camcorder to Hard
Disk ................................................................ 18
Reviewing Content Immediately After Recording
– a Recording Review Operation ...................19
Keeping a Recording of the Last Few Seconds of
Material Before Pressing the Recording Button
– Cache Recording ........................................ 20
Time-Lapse Recording (or Interval Recording) 20
Playback ........................................................... 20
Setting Cue Points ............................................ 21
Deleting Recorded Material (Clips) ................. 21
Menus ................................................................... 22
Menu Organization and Content ...................... 22
Making Menu Settings .....................................23
LCD and Indicator Error Indications ............... 25
Specifications ........................................................ 26
DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit .............................. 26
CA-DU1 Camera Adaptor (option) .................. 26
Getting the Best Performance From the Batter
................................................................................ 27
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Overview
• For monitoring purposes, the interval recording
function provides long-term recording.
Features of This Unit
The DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit incorporates a 2.5-inch,
40 gigabyte hard disk.
Connected to a Sony digital camcorder through the
i.LINK interface, it is capable of recording at least three
hours of video and audio signals in DVCAM format or
DV format.
Integral camcorder mounting with
dedicated adaptor
The optional CA-DU1 Camera Adaptor enables this unit
to be attached to a digital camcorder (DSR-370/370P/
570WS/570WSP or DSR-250/250P/300A/300AP/
500WS/500WSP) equipped with an i.LINK interface.
Using the CA-DU1 makes attachment to the camcorder
safe and simple.
Increased recording times for compact
camcorders
If your camcorder is a DSR-PD100A/PD100AP/PD150/
PD150P (equipped with i.LINK interface), connect this
unit directly to the comcorder using an i.LINK cable in
place of the adaptor. This provides a recording time of at
least three hours, equivalent to the recording time of a
standard size DVCAM tape.
Recording can continue on the DSR-DU1 while
changing the tape.
Use as an independent source feeder
Connected to a nonlinear editing system, the DSR-DU1
can be used as an independent source feeder. Further,
using the same principle as in dubbing with a
conventional VCR, video and audio signals can be
provided to another device equipped with the i.LINK
interface. The AV/C protocol can be used in this case.
Transfer of single files to an editor
Data recorded on the DSR-DU1 can be transferred as a
file to a computer hard disk or similar, allowing efficient
inclusion of material into a nonlinear editing system.
The SBP2 protocol can be used for file transfer.
Convenient recording functions
• When DUPLICATE mode is set, you can record the
same content on the DSR-DU1 and the connected
camcorder.
• To avoid losing important scenes, the cache recording
function keeps up to eight seconds of video in
memory.
Supported Camcorders
The DSR-DU1 can be used connected to any of the
following camcorders.
• DSR-370/370P
• DSR-570WS/570WSP
• DSR-300A/300AP
• DSR-500WS/500WSP
• DSR-250/250P
• DSR-PD100A/PD100AP
• DSR-PD150/PD150P
• DCR-VX2000/VX2000E
Differences in supported units
The functions offered by the DSR-DU1 are restricted in
some cases, depending on the connected camcorder.
Details of differences in restrictions and characteristics
are also described where necessary in the section
“Operation” (page 16).
DSR-370/
370P/
570WS/
570WSP
Recording with
camcorder start/
stop button
Playback on
camcorder
Monitor output
from camcorder
Recording the
camcorder video
with the DSRDU1 switch
Recording with
camcorder
start/stop button
Playback on
camcorder
Monitor output
from camcorder
Recording the
camcorder
video with the
DSR-DU1
switch
a) It is necessary to change the factory default settings on the camcorder.
b)
a)
Yes eve n
without tape
a)
Yes i n
viewfinder
Ye s N o Ye s
Yes eve n
without tape
DSRPD150/
PD150P
Coupled to
tape
Yes, i n
viewfinder or
LCD
Ye s Ye s Ye s
Yes eve n
without tape
DSR-300A/
300AP/
500WS/
500WSP
Coupled to
tape
No Yes, in
Yes eve n
without tape
DSRPD100A/
PD100AP
Coupled to
c)
tape
Yes, i n
viewfinder or
LCD
Yes eve n
without tape
DCRVX2000/
VX2000E
Coupled to
tape
Ye s , i n
viewfinder or
LCD
Ye s e ve n
without tape
DSR-250/
250P
Coupled to
tape
viewfinder
and LCD
Yes eve n
without tape
c)
a)
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Overview
b) After a few minutes elapse without recording on the tape, the
camcorder powers off. With the DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP, it is
necessary to set the VTR TRIGGER switch to the “EXT ONLY”
position.
c) For camcorders other than the DSR-370/370P/570/570WSP, it is
necessary to switch from camera mode to VTR mode.
Using the CD-ROM Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for
the DSR-DU1 series of camera control unit (English,
French, German, Italian Spanish and Chinese versions).
CD-ROM System Requirements
The following are required to access the supplied CDROM disc.
• Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster
CPU, or Macintosh computer with PowerPC CPU.
– Installed memory: 32 MB or more
–CD-ROM drive:
• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800
or higher
When these requirements are not met, access to the CDROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.
× 8 or faster
× 600
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Select and click the operation manual that you want
to read.
A PDF file of the operation manual opens.
Note
If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to
read its content, for example because of a hardware
failure, contact a Sony service representative.
• MMX and Pentium are registered trademark s of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
• PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape
Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Preparations
The following software must be installed on your
computer in order to use the operation manuals
contained in the CD-ROM disc.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or higher, or
Netscape Navigator Version 4.0 or higher
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher
Notes
• If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it may
be downloaded from the following URL:
http://www.microsoft.com/ie
• If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be
downloaded from the following URL:
http://home.netscape.com/
• If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it may be
downloaded from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep.html
To Read the CD-ROM Manual
To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM
disc, do the following.
1
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your
browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM
disc.
Overview
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Getting the Best Performance from the DSR-DU1
Places to Avoid
Do not leave the unit in the following places, whether
operating or stored. Doing so could lead to a
malfunction.
• Places subject to very high temperatures. The inside of
a car with the windows closed in hot sun can reach an
extremely high temperature, and if the unit is left there
it may be deformed or malfunction.
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heating
equipment. The unit may be deformed or malfunction.
• Places subject to extreme vibration
• Places subject to strong magnetic fields
• Sand dunes, sandy beaches, and other places subject to
blown sand. At the seashore and in other sandy
locations where there may be blown sand, ensure that
the sand does not reach the unit. This could cause not
only a malfunction, but in some cases render the unit
unrepairable.
Operation
• Do not operate where the unit would be exposed to a
powerful electromagnetic radiation. Recording and
playback may not function correctly.
• Do not operate close to a television or radio receiver.
There may be interference from the television or radio
receiver.
• Do not connect the AC adaptor/charger or charger to
an electronic voltage-changer. This may cause heat to
be generated, or lead to malfunction.
Care of the Unit
If the unit is dirty, clean it by wiping with a soft cloth.
• If very dirty, use a cloth steeped in diluted mild
detergent and wrung out well to wipe the unit clean,
then finish off with a dry cloth.
• Do not use alcohol, thinners, or other organic solvents.
These can cause the material of the unit to deteriorate,
or remove the finish.
• If using a chemically impregnated cloth, follow the
instructions supplied with the cloth.
• Avoid getting volatile liquids such as insecticides on
the unit, or leaving it in contact with rubber or plastic
products for a long time, as this can cause the material
of the unit to deteriorate, or remove the finish.
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Getting the Best Performance from the DSR-DU1
Names and Functions of Parts
DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit (in Supplied Case)
1 DC IN connector
2 DV IN/OUT connector
3 REMOTE connector
4 CUE button
5 START/STOP button
6 Tally/access indicator
7 LIGHT ON/OFF button
8 Ventilation outlet
9 MENU button
q; POWER switch
qa WARNING
indicator
qs STOP button
qd . button
qf B button
qg > button
qh LCD monitor
qj Jog dial
a DC IN connector
Connect the power supply to the DSR-DU1 from an
AC adaptor or similar.
b DV IN/OUT connector (4-pin, IEEE1394
compliant)
Connect to a camcorder or computer with an
i.LINK cable.
c REMOTE connector
Connect the remote controller supplied with the
unit.
d CUE button
qk Remote controller
ql i.LINK cable
Press this to enter a cue point. You can enter cue
points either during recording or playback, and a
maximum of 400 cue points can be set.
e START/STOP button
This starts or stops recording on this unit.
f Tally/access indicator
The color this lights indicates the state.
Red: During recording
Green: During hard disk access
Orange: During cue point entry
This also flashes to indicate a problem with the
DSR-DU1 (see page 25).
g LIGHT ON/OFF button
Names and Functions of Parts
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This turns the LCD monitor light on or off.
DE
h Ventilation outlet
This is the outlet from the cooling fan.
This is used to operate the menu displayed on the
LCD monitor, and change TC/UB/clip settings.
Turn the dial to select an item, and press to confirm
(see page 23).
Note
Be careful not to obstruct the ventilation opening.
i MENU button
Pressing this button displays the menu in the LCD
monitor (see page 22). Press once more to return to
the DSR-DU1 status display (see next item).
j POWER switch
This powers the DSR-DU1 on or off.
k WARNING indicator
This indicator lights or flashes when there is a
problem with the DSR-DU1 (see page 25).
l STOP button
During playback from the DSR-DU1 hard disk,
pressing this button stops the playback.
m
. (previous) button
During playback, pressing this makes a reverse
search at
×5 speed.
When stopped, pressing this button once moves to
the previous recording start point. Holding down
the button for at least two seconds moves back 10
clips*.
r Remote controller
Connect to the REMOTE connector on the main
unit. This has a START/STOP button, CUE button,
and tally indicator, and the button functions are the
same as those on the main unit. The tally indicator
lights red only during recording.
s i.LINK cable
This cable is supplied with the DSR-DU1, and has
a 4-pin connector at each end. Connect the Lshaped end to the main unit.
LCD monitor display
When the LCD monitor is not displaying the menu, it
shows the DSR-DU1 status as follows.
A
C
G
I
K
D
YALP
RCT
:HH:MM:SSFF
KSI
XXim
Xn
TTAB
B
F
H
J
iL
*In this system, the term “clip” is used to refer to
the unit of recording from the start point to the end
point.
n
B (playback) button
Display
area
A Command PLAY Playback
This plays back from any position on the DSR-DU1
hard disk.
o
> (next) button
During playback, pressing this makes a forward
search at
×5 speed.
When stopped, pressing this button once moves to
the next recording start point. Holding down the
button for at least two seconds moves forward 10
clips*.
*In this system, the term “clip” is used to refer to
the unit of recording from the start point to the end
point.
This shows the DSR-DU1 status (see next item) or
p LCD monitor
B Recording
a menu (see page 22).
q Jog dial
Type Indication Meaning
P-PAUSE Playback paused
REC Recording
R-PAUSE Recording paused
FWD Search forward
REV Reverse search
STOP Stopped
>> Moving to next
recording start
point
<< Moving to previous
PC-REMOTE Using SBP2
Blank Normal
mode
INT
recording start
point
protocol
Interval recording
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Names and Functions of Parts
Display
Type Indication Meaning
area
C Timecode
type
Clip No. xxxx 4 characters
D Timecode
mode
E Timecode
generator
mode
F Cache
recording
PARA Coupled to
camcorder
Blank When A is “PC-
REMOTE”
DUPLICATE DUPULICATE
mode
TCR Timecode reader
timecode
TCG Timecode
generator timecode
UBR Timecode reader
user bit data
UBG Timecode
generator user bit
data
Blank When A is “PC-
REMOTE”
Blank Drop-frame mode
NDF Non-drop-frame
mode
Blank
EXT Locked to external
timecode
Blank Cache recording
function is off.
Display
Type Indication Meaning
area
I Remaining
main
BATT
[xxxx]
Adequate battery
capacity
battery
capacity
BATT
[xxx ]
BATT
[xx ]
BATT
[x ]
(1 flash/second)
J Remaining
backup
BATT
(4 flashes/second)
Li
(1 flash/second)
Inadequate
capacity to operate
Battery should be
replaced.
battery
capacity
Li
(4 flashes/second)
Since data integrity
cannot be
guaranteed, it is not
possible to write to
the hard disk.
K Alarms MEMORY Shock-proof
memory is full.
i.LINK
(1 flash/second)
When i.LINK input
cannot be detected,
this flashes once
per second. This
does not apply for
i.LINK output.
G Timecode
value
(When C
is TCR or
TCG)
User bit
value
(When C
is UBR or
UBG)
Time from
beginning
of file
(When C
is a file
name)
H Remaining
hard disk
capacity
CACHE Cache recording
function is on.
hh:mm:ss:ff While the jog dial
is pressed, this
shows the
recording time as
hh:mm:ss.
xx yy zz ww While the jog dial
is pressed, this
shows the
recording date
hh:mm:ss While the jog dial
is pressed, this
shows the
recording length of
the file.
--:--:--:-- When A is “PC-
REMOTE”
DISK XXXmin
Names and Functions of Parts
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