Sony DVCAM DSR-45, DVCAM DSR-45P Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

System

Recording format DVCAM/DV (SP) format, rotating

2-head helical scan, digital component recording

Video signal

DSR-45:

EIA STANDARD, NTSC color system

DSR-45P:

CCIR STANDARD, PAL colour system

Video

Quantization 8-bit Sampling frequency

DSR-45:

13.5 MHz (4:1:1 Component)

DSR-45P:

13.5 MHz (4:2:0 Component)

Audio

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

(linear)

Sampling frequency

32 kHz (12-bit recording) or

48 kHz (16-bit recording)

Usable cassettes Standard-DVCAM cassettes and

Mini-DVCAM cassettes

Recording time Standard cassette

DVCAM:

184 minutes (PDV184) 180 minutes (DV270)

DV: 270 minutes (PDV184/

DV270) Mini cassette DVCAM: 40 minutes (PDVM40/

DVM60) DV: 60 minutes (PDVM40/

DVM60)

(We recommend that you use

DVCAM cassettes.)

Clock

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

(after an 8-hour charge)

Inputs

VIDEO IN REF.IN

BNC type

1 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

S VIDEO IN Mini DIN 4-pin

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced) Chrominance signal:

0.286 Vp-p (DSR-45)

0.3 Vp-p (DSR-45P) (75 ohms unbalanced)

COMPONENT IN

Y: BNC type

1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

R-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced) (DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR45P: 100%, colour bars)

B-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced) (DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR-

45P: 100%, colour bars) DV IN/OUT 4-pin jack (i.LINK) AUDIO IN (CH-1 to CH-4)

Phono jack, –10/–2/+4 dBu,

Impedance more than 47 kohms,

unbalanced

Maximum input level:

DSR-45:

–10 : +18 dBu (about 6 Vrms)

–2 : +24 dBu (about 12.5 Vrms)

+4 : +30 dBu (about 25 Vrms) DSR-45P: –10 : +16 dBu (about 5 Vrms)

–2 : +22 dBu (about 10 Vrms)

+4 : +28 dBu (about 20 Vrms)

TC IN BNC type

0.5 to 18 Vp-p (time code input)

0.5 to 4 Vp-p (through output)

Outputs

MONITOR VIDEO

Phono jack, 1 Vp-p (75 ohms,

unbalanced) (superimpose)

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

unbalanced)

COMPONENT OUT

Y: BNC type

1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced)

R-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced) (DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR45P: 100%, colour bars)

B-Y: BNC type

0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms, unbalanced) (DSR-45: 75%, color bars / DSR45P: 100%, colour bars)

S VIDEO OUT Mini DIN 4-pin

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

0.286 Vp-p (DSR-45)

0.3 Vp-p (DSR-45P) (75 ohms, unbalanced)

AUDIO OUT (CH-1 to CH-4)

XLR 3-pin, male, +4 dBu, 600

ohms loading, balanced

MONITOR AUDIO

Phono jack

TC OUT BNC type, 2.2 Vp-p, 600 ohms /

1.2 Vp-p, 75 ohms

0.5 to 4 Vp-p (through output, 600 ohms)

PHONES Stereo minijack, 8 Ω

SPECIFICATIONS

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DSR-45/45P

RMT-DS5

US Model

Canadian Model

DSR-45

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Austr alian Model

New Zealand Model

DSR-45P

R MECHANISM

Ver 1.0 2002. 04

DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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Remote control

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin (male) RS-422A D-sub 9-pin (female) CONTROL S IN Stereo minijack LANC Stereo mini-minijack

LCD screen

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

General

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

22 W (during playback)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C

(–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions Approx. 212 × 98 × 392.8 mm

/8 × 3 7/8 × 15 1/2 inches) (w/h/d, including projecting parts and controls)

175 (7)

212 (8 3/8)

392.8 (15

)

88 (3

)10 (

)

11.2 (

)

284 (11

)

Unit: mm (inches)

Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (10 lb. 2 oz.) Supplied accessories

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

(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANU AL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or eqivalent type.

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LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT -540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operated A C milliammeter . The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a

VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indica-

tion is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-

voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63T rd are ex-

amples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery

operated digital multimeters that have a 2V A C range are suit-

able. (See Fig. A)

Fig. A Using AC voltmeter to check AC leakage

1.5 k

Ω

0.15 µF

AC Voltmeter (0.75 V)

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

Earth Ground

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol-

dered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder

splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transis-

tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them

out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs

of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recom-

mend their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the

replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs,

screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.

Check leakage as described below.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

(US Model only)

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

UNLEADED SOLDER

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with

the lead free mark due to their particular size)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 ˚C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350 ˚C . Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the

heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

SERVICE NOTE................................................................ 7

1. Note for Repair ............................................................ 7

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ..................................... 8

1. Self-diagnosis Function............................................... 8

2. Self-diagnosis Display................................................. 8

3. Service Mode Display ................................................. 8

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table .......................................... 9

1. GENERAL

Features ................................................................................ 1-1

Location and Function of Parts............................................. 1-1

Displaying V arious Data ........................................................ 1-5

Notes on Video Cassettes..................................................... 1-6

Playback ................................................................................ 1-7

Recording .............................................................................. 1-9

Notes on Usage in the Editing System ................................. 1-10

Connections for Digital Non-linear Editing............................ 1-10

Connections for a Cut Editing System .................................. 1-11

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System ........................ 1-11

Adjusting Edit Timing............................................................. 1-12

Setting the Time Code and User Bits .................................... 1-13

Synchronizing the Time Codes ............................................. 1-14

Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases

of the Video Signals............................................................... 1-15

Adjusting the Signals............................................................. 1-15

Duplication (Generating a Work Tape

with the Same Time Code).................................................... 1-16

Audio Dubbing ....................................................................... 1-17

Operating the Menus............................................................. 1-17

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 1-22

Alarm Messages.................................................................... 1-23

Notes on Use......................................................................... 1-23

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Upper Case, Bottom Plate .......................................... 2-1

2-2. Front Panel Block Assembly ....................................... 2-1

2-3. FR-183/DL-062 Boards ............................................... 2-2

2-4. LCD Module (LCD901)................................................ 2-2

2-5. Mechanism Deck ......................................................... 2-3

2-6. CM-59 Board ............................................................... 2-3

2-7. JC-21/DI-73 Boards .................................................... 2-4

2-8. VD-032 Board.............................................................. 2-4

2-9. Rear Panel Block Assembly........................................ 2-5

2-10. Circuit Boards Location-1 (Over All) ........................... 2-6

2-11. Circuit Boards Location-2 (Mechanism Deck) ............ 2-7

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram 1.............................................. 3-1

3-2. Overall Block Diagram 2.............................................. 3-3

3-3. Overall Block Diagram 3.............................................. 3-5

3-4. Overall Block Diagram 4.............................................. 3-7

3-5. Overall Block Diagram 5.............................................. 3-9

3-6. Overall Block Diagram 6.............................................. 3-11

3-7. Overall Block Diagram 7.............................................. 3-13

3-8. Overall Block Diagram 8.............................................. 3-15

3-9. Overall Block Diagram 9.............................................. 3-17

3-10. Power Block Diagram 1 ............................................... 3-19

3-11. Power Block Diagram 2 ............................................... 3-21

3-12. Power Block Diagram 3 ............................................... 3-23

3-13. Power Block Diagram 4 ............................................... 3-25

3-14. Power Block Diagram 5 ............................................... 3-27

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ..................................... 4-1

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram (1/2)................................. 4-3

Frame Schematic Diagram (2/2) ................................. 4-5

4-2. Schematic Diagrams ................................................... 4-7

• RP-234 (1/2)(REC/PB AMP 1)............................... 4-7

• RP-234 (2/2)(REC/PB AMP 2)............................... 4-9

• JC-21(1/14) (VIDEO PB AMP)............................... 4-11

• JC-21(2/14) (VIDEO A/D CONVERTER) ............... 4-13

• JC-21(3/14) (CHROMA MIX) ................................. 4-15

• JC-21(4/14) (AFC).................................................. 4-17

• JC-21(5/14)

(VFD (VIDEO DSP, D/A CONVERTER)) ............... 4-19

• JC-21(6/14) (SFD).................................................. 4-21

• JC-21(7/14) (TFD).................................................. 4-23

• JC-21(8/14) (DV INTERFACE)............................... 4-25

• JC-21(9/14) (MECHANISM CONTROL 1)............. 4-27

• JC-21(10/14) (MECHANISM CONTROL 2)........... 4-29

• JC-21(11/14) (MODE CONTROL) ......................... 4-31

• JC-21(12/14) (AUDIO 1) ........................................ 4-33

• JC-21(13/14) (AUDIO 2) ........................................ 4-35

• JC-21(14/14) (POWER SUPPLY) .......................... 4-37

• DI-73 (1/9) (VIDEO D/A CONVERTER) ................ 4-39

• DI-73 (2/9) (VIDEO FIFO MEMORY)..................... 4-41

• DI-73 (3/9) (SYNC SHIFTER 1)............................. 4-43

• DI-73 (4/9) (SYNC SHIFTER 2)............................. 4-45

• DI-73 (5/9) (AUDIO HPF)....................................... 4-47

• DI-73 (6/9) (AUDIO A/D, D/A CONVERTER) ........ 4-49

• DI-73 (7/9) (AUDIO DSP)....................................... 4-51

• DI-73 (8/9) (AUDIO DSP CONTROL).................... 4-53

• DI-73 (9/9) (TIME CODE IN/OUT) ......................... 4-55

• VD-032 (1/16) (SYNC GENERATOR 1) ................ 4-57

• VD-032 (2/16) (SYNC GENERATOR 2) ................ 4-59

• VD-032 (3/16) (SYNC GENERATOR 3) ................ 4-61

• VD-032 (4/16) (VIDEO IN 1) .................................. 4-63

• VD-032 (5/16) (VIDEO IN 2) .................................. 4-65

• VD-032 (6/16) (VIDEO IN 3) .................................. 4-67

• VD-032 (7/16) (UVIC) ............................................ 4-69

• VD-032 (8/16) (VIDEO OUT 1) .............................. 4-71

• VD-032 (9/16) (VIDEO OUT 2) .............................. 4-73

• VD-032 (10/16) (VIDEO OUT 3) ........................... 4-75

• VD-032 (11/16) (AUDIO)........................................ 4-77

• VD-032 (12/16) (HI CONTROL)............................. 4-79

• VD-032 (13/16) (RS-232C/422 CONTROL) .......... 4-81

• VD-032 (14/16) (DC IN) ......................................... 4-83

• VD-032 (15/16) (DC/DC CONVERTER 1)............. 4-85

• VD-032 (16/16) (DC/DC CONVERTER 2)............. 4-87

• CM-59 (1/3) (DC/DC CONVERTER,

REEL MOTOR DRIVE) .......................................... 4-89

• CM-59 (2/3) (DRUM MOTOR DRIVE,

FL MOTOR DRIVE)................................................ 4-91

• CM-59 (3/3) (CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE,

CAM MOTOR DRIVE)............................................ 4-93

• MD-76 (TAPE SENSOR)........................................ 4-95

• CK-107 (EJECTION DETECT SWITCH)/

DL-062 (REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER) .......... 4-97

• FC-087 (FRONT DOOR DETECT SWITCH)/

FM-037 (FRONT DOOR MOTOR) ......................... 4-98

• FR-183 (USER CONTROL) ................................... 4-99

• HP-135 (HEAD PHONE)........................................ 4-101

• PD-170 (1/2) (RGB DRIVER)................................. 4-103

• PD-170 (2/2) (TIMING GENERATOR)................... 4-105

• JK-216 (VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT) ........................... 4-107

• XL-005 (AUDIO OUT) ............................................ 4-109

• RS-082 (RS-422 DRIVER)/

RS-083 (RS-232C DRIVER) .................................. 4-111

•DV-032 (DV CONNECTOR)/

LS-060 (CONTROL JACK) .................................... 4-112

•ACS1581-MA (POWER) ........................................ 4-113

4-3. Printed Wiring Boards ................................................. 4-115

• RP-234 ................................................................... 4-115

• JC-21 ...................................................................... 4-119

• DI-73 ....................................................................... 4-123

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• VD-032 ................................................................... 4-127

• CM-59 ..................................................................... 4-131

• MD-76 ..................................................................... 4-135

• CK-107/DL-062 ...................................................... 4-137

• FC-087/FM-037 ...................................................... 4-138

• FR-183.................................................................... 4-139

• HP-135 ................................................................... 4-143

• PD-170 ................................................................... 4-145

• JK-216 .................................................................... 4-147

• XL-005 .................................................................... 4-151

•RS-082/RS-083 ...................................................... 4-153

•DV-032 .................................................................... 4-155

• LS-060 .................................................................... 4-156

•ACS1581-MA.......................................................... 4-157

4-4. Waveforms................................................................... 4-161

4-5. Parts Location ............................................................. 4-179

5. ADJUSTMENTS

1. Before Starting Adjustment ......................................... 5-1

1-1. Adjusting Items when Replacing Main Parts

and Boards .................................................................. 5-2

1-2. Information (Mechanical Section) ............................... 5-4

5-1. MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENTS................ 5-5

5-1-1. Parts Replacement and Preparation

for Adjustment ........................................................ 5-5

1-1. Assembly/disassembly of Cassette Compartment..... 5-5

1-2. How To Load/unload.................................................... 5-5

1-3. List of Service Tools .................................................... 5-6

1-4. About Mode Selector II ............................................... 5-7

5-1-2. Periodic Check ....................................................... 5-8

2-1. Cleaning of Rotary Drum Assembly ...................... 5-8

2-2. Cleaning of Tape Path System............................... 5-8

2-3. Periodic Checks ..................................................... 5-8

5-1-3. Parts Replacement................................................. 5-9

3-1. Tape Guide 1/8 and Guide Guard.......................... 5-9

3-2. Tape Guide 2/7 ....................................................... 5-9

3-3. Capstan Cover ....................................................... 5-10

3-4. Reel Motor .............................................................. 5-10

3-5. FL Motor Assembly, Gear A, Gear B and

Gear CD Assembly ................................................ 5-10

3-6. G L Arm S Assembly, GL Arm T Assembly,

Coaster S Assembly and Coaster T Assembly...... 5-11

3-7. MIC Base Guide, MIC Base Assembly and

MIC Base Spring .................................................... 5-12

3-8. Drum Cap, Drum Assembly and Tape Support ..... 5-12

3-9. Pinch Arm Assembly .............................................. 5-13

3-10. Capstan Motor........................................................ 5-13

3-11. Pendulum Retainer and

Pendulum Arm Assembly....................................... 5-13

3-12. Brake Arm S, Ratchet Brake T,

Tension Coil Spring (Brake), SBR Slider and FP-248

Flexible Board (Condensation Sensor).................. 5-14

3-13. Reel Table Assembly, Idler Gear A Assembly

and Idler Gear B..................................................... 5-14

3-14. Reel Base Retainer, Reel Base T Assembly and

Reel Base S Assembly (Reel Lock Release Block

and Reel Lock Release Spring) ............................. 5-15

3-15. Cam Motor, Motor Holder....................................... 5-15

3-16. TG2/7 Arm Block, TG2/7 Band Block and

Tension Coil Spring (TG2)/(TG7) ........................... 5-16

3-17. Sub-slider Arm, Sub-slider, Encoder Gear,

Main Cam Gear, Coupling Gear, Sub-cam Gear,

Pinch Slider and Loadeing Arm Assy .................... 5-17

3-18. Main Slider, Main Slider Arm and Pendulum

Stopper Assembly .................................................. 5-19

3-19. MD-76 Board and Encoder Retainer ..................... 5-20

3-20. Components of GL Arm S/T Assembly

(GL Arm Assembly, GL Helical Torsion Spring,

GL Gear)................................................................. 5-21

3-21. Components of MIC Base Assembly

(FP-104 Flexible Board, MIC Base)....................... 5-21

3-22. Components of Drum Assembly

(Motor FPC Assembly, Elastic Connector) ............ 5-22

3-23. Components of Pinch Arm Assembly (Tape Retainer,

Compression Coil Spring) ...................................... 5-22

3-24. Components of TG2/7 Arm Assembly (ET Magnet,

Magnet Holder) ...................................................... 5-22

5-1-4. Check and Adjustment ........................................... 5-23

4-1. Reel T able Height Check and Adjustment ............. 5-24

4-2. TG1/8 Height Check and Adjustment .................... 5-24

4-3. TG2/7 Height Check and Adjustment .................... 5-25

4-4. FWD/RVS Position Check and Adjustment ........... 5-25

4-5. Electric Tension Regulator Check and Adjustment

of TG2/7 Arm .......................................................... 5-26

4-6. FWD/RVS Back Tension Check and Adjustment... 5-27 4-7. Preparation for Adjustment and

Tape Path Check.................................................... 5-28

4-8. Track Adjustment and Check

(Checking the RF Waveform)................................. 5-29

4-9. Track Check............................................................ 5-29

4-10. CUE/REV Check .................................................... 5-30

4-11. Curl Check and Adjustment ................................... 5-30

4-12. Rising Check .......................................................... 5-31

5-2. SERVICE MODE ......................................................... 5-32

5-2-1. Adjusting Remote Commander .............................. 5-32

1. Used Adjustment Remote Commander................. 5-32

2. Precautions Upon Using the Adjusting Remote

Commander............................................................ 5-32

5-2-2. Data Processing ..................................................... 5-33

5-2-3. Ser vice Mode ......................................................... 5-34

1. Emergence Memory Address ................................ 5-34

2. EMG Code (Emergency Code).............................. 5-34

3. MSW Code ............................................................. 5-35

4. Bit V alue Discriminatiion ........................................ 5-36

5. Recorde of Use Check........................................... 5-37

6. LED Check ............................................................. 5-38

7. Switch Check (1).................................................... 5-39

8. Switch Check (2).................................................... 5-39

9. Switch Check (3).................................................... 5-39

10. Switch Check (4).................................................... 5-40

11. Switch Check (5).................................................... 5-40

5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 5-41

3-1. Preparations Before Adjustment............................ 5-41

3-1-1. Equipment Used ..................................................... 5-41

3-1-2. Connection of Equipment....................................... 5-42

3-1-3. Checking the Input Signals .................................... 5-43

1. S VIDEO Input ........................................................ 5-43

2. VIDEO Input ........................................................... 5-43

3. COMPONENT Input............................................... 5-44

3-1-4. Adjustment Tapes................................................... 5-45

3-1-5. Input/output Level and Impedance ........................ 5-46

3-2. System Control System Adjustments .................... 5-47

1. Initializing the C, D, E Page Data........................... 5-47

2. Input of C Page Initial Data.................................... 5-47

3. Input of D Page Initial Data.................................... 5-47

4. Input of E Page Initial Data.................................... 5-47

5. Modification of C, D, E, Page Data ........................ 5-47

6. C Page Table .......................................................... 5-48

7. D Page Table .......................................................... 5-49

8. E Page Table .......................................................... 5-49

9. Node Unique ID No. Input ...................................... 5-51

3-3. Servo and RF System Adjustments....................... 5-53

1. Capstan FG Adjustment (CM-59 Board) ............... 5-53

2. PLL f0 Pre-adjustment (RP-234 Board) ................. 5-53

3. Switching Position Adjustment (RP-234 Board) .... 5-53

4. RF-AGC Adjustment (RP-234 Board).................... 5-53

5. CLK DELAY and AEQ Adjustment

(RP-234 Board) ...................................................... 5-54

6. PLL f0 Final Adjustment (RP-234 Board)............... 5-54

3-4. Video System Adjustments .................................... 5-54

3-4-1. JC-21 Board Adjustment ........................................ 5-54

1. VFD SPCK Adjustment (JC-21 Board).................. 5-54

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2. A/D Converter Reference Voltage

Adjustment (1) (JC-21 Board)................................ 5-54

3. A/D Converter Reference Voltage

Adjustment (2) (JC-21 Board)................................ 5-54

4. Y Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment

(JC-21 Board)......................................................... 5-55

5. CR Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment

(JC-21 Board)......................................................... 5-55

6. CB Signal Clamp Reference Voltage Adjustment

(JC-21 Board)......................................................... 5-55

7. AFC Preliminary Adjustment (JC-21 Board) ......... 5-55

8. AFC Picture Frame Adjustment (JC-21 Board) ..... 5-55

9. AFC Adjustment (JC-21 Board)............................. 5-55

10. Pla yback Y Level Adjustment (JC-21 Board)......... 5-56

11. Playback C Level Adjustment (JC-21 Board) ........ 5-56

3-4-2. General Adjustment ............................................... 5-57

1. Playback Sync Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-57

2. Playback Blanking Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-032 Board) ........................................... 5-57

3. Playback Signal Level Adjustment with 0% Setup

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-58

4. Playback CR Signal Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-032 Board) ........................................... 5-58

5. Playback CB Signal Level Adjustment with 0%

Setup (VD-032 Board) ........................................... 5-59

6. Playback CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-59

7. Playback CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-60

8. Encoder Free Run Adjustment (VD-032 Board) .... 5-60

9. Carrier Balance Adjustment (VD-032 Board) ........ 5-61

10. Burst Level Adjustment (VD-032 Board) ............... 5-61

11. Color Level Adjustment with 0% Setup

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-62

12. SC_V Phase Adjustment (VD-032 Board)............. 5-62

13. Playback Blanking Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-032 Board)(DSR-45) ............................ 5-63

14. Playback Y Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-032 Board)(DSR-45) ............................ 5-63

15. Playback CR Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-032 Board)(DSR-45) ............................ 5-64

16. Playback CB Signal Level Adjustment with 7.5%

Setup (VD-032 Board)(DSR-45) ............................ 5-64

17. Color Level Adjustment with 7.5% Setup

(VD-032 Board)(DSR-45)....................................... 5-65

18. Video Output Level Check (VD-032 Board)........... 5-65

19. S-Video Output Level Check (VD-032 Board) ....... 5-66

20. Monitor Terminal Output Level Adjustment

(JC-21 Board)......................................................... 5-67

21. E-E Blanking Level Adjustment (VD-032 Board)... 5-68

22. Component E-E Y Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-69

23. Component E-E CR Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-69

24. Component E-E CB Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-70

25. Component E-E CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-71

26. Component E-E CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-72

27. E-E Color Level Adjustment (VD-032 Board) ........ 5-73

28. Decoder Free Run Adjustment (VD-032 Board).... 5-74

29. Decoder HUE Adjustment (VD-032 Board).......... 5-75

30. S Video E-E Y Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-76

31. S Video E-E CR Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-76

32. S Video E-E CB Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-77

33. S Video E-E CR Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-78

34. S Video E-E CB Signal Delay Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-79

35. Composite E-E Y Signal Level Adjustment

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-80

36. Composite E-E CR Signal Level Check

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-80

37. Composite E-E CB Signal Level Check

(VD-032 Board) ...................................................... 5-81

38. H Phase Adjustment (VD-032 Board).................... 5-82

39. E-E SC Phase Adjustment (VD-032 Board).......... 5-82

40. Playback SC Phase Adjustment

(EXT SYNC OFF) (VD-032 Board) ........................ 5-83

41. Playback SC Phase Adjustment

(EXT SYNC ON) (VD-032 Board).......................... 5-83

3-5. LCD System Adjustments ...................................... 5-84

1. VCO Adjustment (PD-170 Board).......................... 5-84

2. D Range Adjustment (PD-170 Board) ................... 5-85

3. Bright Adjustment (PD-170 Board) ........................ 5-85

4. Contrast Adjustment (PD-170 Board).................... 5-86

5. Color Adjustment (PD-170 Board)......................... 5-86

6. V-COM Level Adjustment (PD-170 Board) ............ 5-87

7. V-COM Adjustment (PD-170 Board)...................... 5-87

8. White Balance Adjustment (PD-170 Board).......... 5-88

3-6. AUDIO System Adjustments.................................. 5-89

1. Audio PAL Data Input (DSR-45P) .......................... 5-90

2. Playing Level Check............................................... 5-91

3. E-E Level Check..................................................... 5-91

4. Frequency Characteristic Check............................ 5-92

5. Distortion Check..................................................... 5-93

6. HEAD PHONE Check ............................................ 5-94

7. E-E Maximum Input Check .................................... 5-94

8. E-E AUTO Check ................................................... 5-95

9. E-E Noise Level Check .......................................... 5-95

10. E-E AUTO Maximum Input Check ......................... 5-96

3-7. Time Code System Adjustments ........................... 5-97

1. Analog Through (E-E) Level Check ....................... 5-97

2. Time Code Reading Check.................................... 5-97

3. Internal Time Code Output Waveform Check ........ 5-98

4. Internal Time Code Output Check ......................... 5-98

3-8. Arrangement Diagram for Adjustment Parts.......... 5-99

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS .................................................... 6-1

6-1-1. Overall Assembly ................................................... 6-1

6-1-2. Front Panel Assembly ............................................ 6-2

6-1-3. Rear Panel Assembly............................................. 6-3

6-1-4. Main Frame Assembly............................................ 6-4

6-1-5. CMX Block Assembly ............................................. 6-5

6-1-6. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Drum Assembly)...... 6-6

6-1-7. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Gear, Arm)............... 6-7

6-1-8. Mechanism Deck Assembly (Motor, MD Board).... 6-8

6-1-9. Mechanism Deck Assembly

(Cassette Compartment) ....................................... 6-9

6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST......................................... 6-10

Hardware List ........................................................................ 6-51

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1. NOTE FOR REPAIR

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Be careful or some pieces of gilt may be left inside)

When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

SERVICE NOTE

Do not fold down a flat cable at the edge of the inforcing board which is the reverse side of pins when the flat cable is connected to a connector. If the flat cable is folded at that point, it may be a cause of breaking of foil inside of the cable.

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis function starts working, and displays on the LCD monitor what to do. This function consists of two display; self-diagnosis display and service mode display. Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction manual.

Note: The “self-diagnosis displa y” data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (VD-032 board BT701). When this

coin-type lithium battery is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.

2. Self-diagnosis Display

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the time code of the LCD monitor shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.

3. Service Mode Display

The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

3-1. Display Method

Set the “DISPLA Y SELECT” switc h to “DAT A”, turn on the power by the “PO WER” switch while pressing the “STOP” k ey, and continue pressing the “STOP” key for 5 seconds continuously. The service mode will be displayed, and the time code will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.

3-2. Switching of Backup No.

By pressing the “F” or “f” key, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. The backup No. in the [] indicates the order in which the problem occurred. (If the number of problems which occurred is less than 6, only the number of problems which occurred will be shown.) [1] : Occurred first time [4] : Occurred fourth time [2] : Occurred second time [5] : Occurred fifth time [3] : Occurred third time [6] : Occurred the last time

3-3. End of Display

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.

Order of previous errors

Backup No.

Self-diagnosis Codes

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

Lights up

LCD monitor

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

1 1

3 1C

Repaired by:

Refer to page 10. Self-diagnosis Code Table.

Indicates the appropriate step to be taken. E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn on power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

C : Corrected by customer H : Corrected by dealer E : Corrected by service

engineer

LCD monitor

C : 3 1 : 1 1

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4. Self-diagnosis Code Table

C C

C C C C

Block

Function

21 22

31 31

31 31 31 31

Detailed

Code

00 00

11 22

23 30 40 42

Symptom/State

Condensation. Video head is dirty. LOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time UNLOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time T reel fault. S reel fault. FG fault when starting capstan. FG fault when starting drum. FG fault during normal drum operations. LOAD direction loading motor time-

out. UNLOAD direction loading motor

time-out. T reel fault.

S reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault when starting drum. FG fault during normal drum

operations.

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning. Disconnect the AC power cord.

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

After reconnecting it, operate the unit.

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

This section is extracted from DSR45/45P instruction manual.

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Chapter

Overview

Features

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

/4-inch tape. Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-45/45P produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). Equipped with five kinds of remote control connector (RS-422A/ RS-232C/LANC/CONTROL S/i.LINK), the DSR-45/ 45P allows you to configure various connection. The built-in color LCD monitor lets you check images easily.

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

DVCAM Format

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

/4-inch digital recording format for

professional use.

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

High picture quality, high stability

Video signals are separated into color difference signals and a luminance signal, which are encoded and compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and superb picture quality. Because the recording is digital, multi-generation digital dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality.

Wide track pitch

The recording track pitch is about 15 µm, fully 50 percent wider than the DV format’s 10 µm track pitch. Thanks to this feature, the DVCAM format fully meets the reliability and precision requirements of professional editing.

High-quality PCM digital audio

PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound quality. There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48 kHz sampling and 16 bit linear code), which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format, or 4-channel mode (32 kHz sampling and 12 bit nonlinear code), which provides four channel simultaneous recording/playback.

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DV format compatibility

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

Choice of two cassette sizes

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

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

•The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for mini-size cassettes (DVCAM format).

Remote control

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

High-speed search function

If you use an editing controller or the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied), the unit has a picture search function that allows you to view color pictures at playback speeds up to 14 times normal speed (DSR-

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

forward and reverse directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. While searching for scenes, you can also hear playback audio.

Internal time code generator/reader

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

Digital slow playback

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

/3-

time speed and –

/3-time speed.

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

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

Jog audio function

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

Various interfaces

The unit provides many types of interface connectors.

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

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

• i.LINK (DV)

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

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

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1) i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “

”are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

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Built-in color LCD monitor

The unit has a 2-type color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor that lets you verify images on the spot. You can see the setup menus, audio levels, and system statuses. Menus and data can be superimposed over the picture being displayed.

Duplicate, including cassette memory data

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

Audio dubbing function

The unit allows you to record just the sound onto the recorded tape (audio dubbing). (The tape must be recorded in DVCAM format and the audio mode must be 32 kHz.)

Menu system for functionality and operation settings

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

Superimposition function

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

Easy maintenance functions

• Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system

automatically detects an invalid operation, an invalid connection or a malfunction, and displays a description, a cause and a recovery method on the LCD monitor and outputs the data from the MONITOR VIDEO connector.

• Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts

four types of time data—operating time, drum rotation time, tape running time, and tape threading/ unthreading. The digital hours data are indicated on the menu.

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1 Cassette compartment

Insert a standard-size or mini-size DVCAM cassette. To open or close the compartment, press the EJECT button qa.

For details of cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on Video Cassettes” on page 30 (GB).

2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

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

REMOTE: Enables an external device connected to

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

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

LOCAL: Disables an external device connected to

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

Front Panel

The switch setting enables/disables external devices as follows.

REMOTE LOCAL

RS-422A

Enabled Disabled

RS-232C

Enabled Disabled

LANC

Enabled Enabled

CONTROL S IN

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

Remote Commander

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

DV (i.LINK) Enabled Enabled

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

according to the connector to which you connect a device.

b) Depending on the setting of COMMANDER on the

OTHERS menu.

Notes

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

CH1/2

MIN MAX

CH3/4

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

2 Tape transport control

section (see page 16 (GB))

3 Audio control section

(see page 18 (GB))

4 Display window

(see page 19 (GB))

7 PHONES jack

8 RESET button

0 INPUT SELECT

selector

qa EJECT button

1 Cassette compartment

1 Monitor display section

(see page 14 (GB))

2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch

5 AUDIO MONITOR

selector

9 CHARACTER DISPLAY

(MONITOR OUT) switch

6 PHONE LEVEL

control knob

3 ON/STANDBY

switch and lamp

4 TIMER selector

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•In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4. When this switch is set to REMOTE, the Remote Commander functions depending on the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu. If you want to disable the control from any Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.

•The TIMER selector 4 setting has a higher priority than this switch setting.

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

3 ON/STANDBY switch and lamp

Press this switch to turn the unit on. The ON/ STANDBY lamp lights up in green. When you press this switch again, the unit goes into the standby mode and the lamp lights up in red.

Note

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

4 TIMER selector

Use to select Auto Repeat or recording using an external AC timer (not supplied).

REPEAT: Whenever the power is connected to this

unit, a tape rewinds to its beginning automatically and playback starts. The unit repeats the playback from the beginning to the first index (if there is no index on the tape, to an unrecorded portion; if there is no unrecorded portion, to the tape end). Auto Repeat also functions if you set this selector to REPEAT during playback or rewinding.

For details on Auto Repeat, see “Automatically playing back a tape repeatedly (Auto Repeat)” on page 39 (GB).

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

connected to the unit.

Note

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

5 AUDIO MONITOR selector

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

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

6 PHONE LEVEL control knob

Controls the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jack 7.

7 PHONES jack

Connect stereo headphones for monitoring sounds during recording or playback. The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the AUDIO MONITOR selector 5.

8 RESET button

Press this button to initialize the time set on the internal clock and the time code of the FREE RUN setting. Use the tip of a ball-point pen or similar tool to press this button. (The menu item settings are maintained.)

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

Set this switch to ON to superimpose data items on the MONITOR VIDEO output. Even if you set it to OFF, the tape label, title and data codes (camera data and date/time recorded by a camera) are superimposed.

Note

To choose whether or not the tape label, title, or data codes are displayed, use the menu items. Also, you can select the data code items to be displayed by pressing the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander.

0 INPUT SELECT selector

You can select DV, S VIDEO, VIDEO, or COMPONENT to input signals. The type of signal selected is displayed on the Data screen on the LCD monitor on the front panel.

Notes

•When you input signals to the DV jack, the following settings are disabled: – Setting of the audio input level control selector

(–10/–2/+4)

– Audio recording level

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– Audio recording level adjustment mode (AUTO/

MANU) – Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz) – Audio limiter – Color bars (Cannot be displayed)

•If you change this selector, the screen may momentarily become bright or noise may appear. This noise will be recorded.

• Do not change this selector setting during recording. Otherwise, the recorded image will be distorted or the signal output from the DV jack will be interrupted. Also, the unit may mistakenly recognize that a copyright protected signal has been input.

qa EJECT (OPEN/CLOSE) (open/close the cassette compartment) button

Press this button to open or close the cassette compartment. If you press this button while a cassette is inside the unit, the compartment opens and the cassette is ejected. After removing the cassette, press this button again to close the compartment.

1 Monitor display section

1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

Displays the playback or EE

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

Notes

•The data items superimposed on the LCD monitor are

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

•The backlight used in the built-in LCD monitor

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

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

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

Use to superimpose data items on the LCD monitor.

OFF: No data items are superimposed except the

tape label, title, data codes (camera data, and date/ time recorded by a camera).

ON: Data items are superimposed. ON (BLACK BACK): Data items are displayed on a

black background.

1 LCD monitor

2 CHARACTER DISPLAY

(LCD) selector

3 DISPLAY SELECT selector

4 EXEC or FINE (AUDIO)

button

5 J / j buttons

1) “EE” stands for “Electric to Electric.” In EE mode, the

video and audio signals that are input to the VCR’s recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic conversion circuits but instead are output via electric

circuits only. This mode is used to check the input signals and adjust input levels. The pictures output in EE mode are referred to as EE pictures.

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Notes

•To choose whether or not the tape label, title, or data codes are displayed, use the menu items. Also, you can select the data code items to be displayed by pressing the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander.

• To adjust the menu items, set the LCD monitor or a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack to display the menu. When neither of the monitors is set, you cannot adjust the menu items.

3 DISPLAY SELECT selector

Selects the data items displayed on the LCD monitor or a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack.

MENU: displays the menu. DATA: displays time code, remaining tape time, type

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

AUDIO: displays audio levels.

Notes

•You can use the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) or the supplied Remote Commander to search for a scene using search signals on the tape. In this case, you can search for the scene regardless of this selector setting. To display the “–/+” which indicates the direction to search, set this selector to DATA.

•If you change the selector setting during a search with the cassette memory, the search aborts.

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

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to MENU, the button functions as the EXEC (execute) button. Press this button to change the setting on the menu items.

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

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

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

5 J / j buttons

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to MENU, you can select a menu item by pressing these buttons.

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

When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to DATA, you can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing these buttons. During the adjustment, the brightness level is displayed as illustrated below. It disappears one second after you have adjusted the brightness.

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2 Tape transport control section

1 STOP button

Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation.

2 REW (rewind) button/indicator

When you press this button, the indicator lights and the tape starts rewinding. During rewind, the picture does not appear on the monitor (you can see the picture as it is seen in the EE mode). To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, hold this button down during rewind, playback or in the playback pause mode. If you press the PLAY button while holding this button down during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning and starts playback automatically (during rewind, the REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator flashes). You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu.

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

Notes

•If you set EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu to PB, the EE pictures or EE sounds are not output while the tape rewinds.

•If you set FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while the tape rewinds.

For details on the tape transport speed of the SHUTTLEMAX setting, see “FF/REW SPD” in the “VTR SET menu” on page 90 (GB).

3 PLAY button/indicator

When you press this button, the indicator lights and playback begins.

Notes

•If the unit is playing a part of the tape where the format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format or where the color system of the recorded signals has been changed between PAL and NTSC, the picture and sound are distorted.

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

4 FF (fast forward) button/indicator

When you press this button, the indicator lights and the tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture does not appear on the monitor (you can see the picture as it is seen in the EE mode). To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, hold this button down during fast forward, playback or in the playback pause mode. You can change the tape transport mode in FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu.

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

Notes

•If you set EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu to PB, the EE pictures or EE sounds are not output while the tape is fast-forwarded.

7 AUDIO DUB button/indicator 8 DUP button/indicator

6 REC button/indicator

5 PAUSE button/indicator

4 FF button/indicator

3 PLAY button/indicator

2 REW button/indicator

1 STOP button

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•If you set FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while fast-forwarding the tape.

For details on the tape transport speed of the SHUTTLEMAX setting, see “FF/REW SPD” in the “VTR SET menu” on page 90 (GB).

5 PAUSE button/indicator

When you press this button during recording, playing, or audio dubbing, the current operation goes into the pause mode. Pressing this button again resumes the operation. The indicator lights while the unit is in the pause mode.

6 REC (record) button/indicator

When you press the PLAY button while holding this button down, the PLAY and REC indicators light and recording starts. When the unit is in the stop mode, you can check EE signals for an image, sound and time code by pressing this button. During this check, the REC indicator lights. To stop this operation, press the STOP button.

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 85 (GB). For details on time codes, see “DSR-45/ 45P time codes” on page 63 (GB).

Note

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

7 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator

Use this button to dub sounds. The indicator lights while sounds are being dubbed.

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

When the unit is in the stop mode and the INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than DV, you can listen to the EE sound by pressing this button. During this operation, the indicator lights. To stop the operation, press the STOP button.

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 85 (GB).

8 DUP (duplicate) button/indicator

Use to duplicate a tape, including the time code. During duplication, the indicator lights.

For details on the duplicate function, see “Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)” on page 69 (GB).

When the unit is in the stop mode and a DV signal is selected and input, you can check the EE signals for an image, sound and time code by pressing this button. During the check, the indicator lights. To stop this operation, press the STOP button.

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 85 (GB). For details on time codes, see “DSR-45/ 45P time codes” on page 63 (GB).

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3 Audio control section

1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch

Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode.

AUTO: Adjusts the recording level automatically.

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

MANU: Enables the AUDIO REC LEVEL control

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

Notes

• When DV signals are input to the unit, the sound recorded retains the signal level input, regardless of the setting of this switch.

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

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

• The audio level is automatically adjusted to an appropriate level when you select AUTO. It takes about 20 seconds for the audio level to be stabilized in the following cases. – immediately after powering on – immediately after stopping a playback operation – immediately after switching the audio mode in

AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu

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

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

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

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

Note

You cannot adjust the audio level of the DV signal.

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

1 AUDIO INPUT switch

2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs

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1 END SEARCH button

When you press this button, the unit searches the tape and plays back the last five-second recorded picture. After playback, the unit turns to the stop mode. Use this function to record another image at the end of the last recorded portion or to check the image itself.

Note

If you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a cassette with cassette memory, the end search function works even if you have ejected the cassette one or more times. If there is a blank portion at the beginning or between recorded portions, the end search function may not work correctly.

2 INDEX button

Press this button during recording to mark an index. If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily find the scene later.

For details on index, see “Recording Functions” on page 44 (GB).

3 q (cassette) indicator

Lights when a digital video cassette is loaded. Even if the unit is in the standby mode, the indicator lights as long as a cassette is inside of the unit. While a cassette is being ejected, the indicator flashes.

4 DVCAM indicator

Lights when the unit is playing back a tape recorded in the DVCAM format. When REC MODE on the VTR SET menu is set to DVCAM, this indicator also lights during recording or when the unit is in the EE mode.

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

5 Remote control detector 6 Time counter display

Displays time data (count value of the counter / time code / user bits), the self-diagnostics code numbers (page 100 (GB)), or the alarm messages (“Err” (page 97 (GB)). When the count value of the counter is negative, “–” appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that value is positive, the first digit is blank. When the format of the displayed time code is drop frame mode, the drop frame indicator, located between minutes and seconds, lights. The user bits are displayed with periods (.) after each digit.

Notes

•In the playback mode, if the tape has a portion where recorded signals are not continuous; – The count value of the counter may not advance

correctly from that portion.

– The displayed value of the time code or user bits

may be temporarily inaccurate.

•When this unit plays back a part of the tape where the recorded color system has been changed between PAL and NTSC, the displayed value may be inaccurate.

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

•The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. You cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.

•The count value of the counter consists of seven digits. The leftmost digit is not displayed. (i.e.; If the actual count value is “11:22:11:22,” the displayed value will be “1:22:11:22.” ) However, the unit recognizes that the hours value is 11.

2 INDEX button

6 Time counter display

5 Remote control detector

1 END SEARCH button

3 q (cassette) indicator

4 DVCAM indicator

7 COUNTER SELECT selector

8 RESET button

Drop frame indicator

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Rear Panel

2 DV jack

3 AC IN connector

4 CONTROL S IN jack

5 MONITOR jacks

1 TC connectors

3Remote control

section (see page 24 (GB))

1 Video signal input/

output section (see page 22 (GB))

2Audio signal input/

output section (see page 23 (GB))

7 COUNTER SELECT selector

Selects the time data to be indicated on the time counter display. Selected time data is also displayed on the LCD monitor or on the counter display of a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack.

COUNTER: Count value of the counter (seven

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

TC: Time code U-BIT: User bits

Notes

•The count value of the counter of this unit is determined by calculation based on the time code, that is, simple approximation. Therefore, in cases such as the following, the value may be inaccurate. – There is a portion where the time code is not

continuous on the tape you are using.

– The time code in both the drop frame mode and the

non-drop frame mode are recorded on the tape you are using (For DSR-45 only).

– There is a blank portion between recorded portions

on the tape you are using.

–A tape recorded using the PAL color system is

being used in the DSR-45.

–A tape recorded using the NTSC color system is

being used in the DSR-45P. – You are using an external time code. – TC RUN on the TC/UB SET menu is set to FREE

RUN.

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

8 RESET (counter reset) button

When the COUNTER SELECT selector 7 is set to COUNTER, pressing this button resets the value indicated on the time counter display to 0:00:00:00 (0H00M00S00F).

Notes

•This button cannot reset the value of the time code or user bits.

•To reset the value of the time code or user bits, use TC PRESET or UB PRESET on the TC/UB SET menu.

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

Used to input or output time code.

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

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

Note

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

TC OUT (time code output) connector: Connects

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

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

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

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

Note

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

2 DV jack (4-pin)

Used to input/output the digital signal that complies with the i.LINK standard (Recommended cable: VMCIL4415 (A), VMC-IL4615 (A)). Use when a device connected to the unit has a DV jack. If you connect the unit and another device using DV jacks, you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by means of digital signal processing. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the external device.

Notes

•If video signals have been input to the DV jack and you output these video signals to the MONITOR VIDEO, VIDEO OUT, or S VIDEO OUT connectors, the sync and burst of the corresponding EE pictures are not synchronized.

•i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “

” are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

•This jack can accept only DV signals.

•If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull

out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet, high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a malfunction.

•When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6pin DV jack.

3 AC IN connector

Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied power cord. Even if the unit is in the standby mode, it consumes power. To turn the unit off completely, pull the plug out from the AC outlet.

4 CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack)

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

Notes

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

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

5 MONITOR jacks (phono jack)

Output video and audio signals for monitoring.

MONITOR VIDEO jack: Outputs composite video

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

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

Notes

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

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

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1 Video signal input/output section

1 S VIDEO connectors (4-pin)

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

2 VIDEO connectors (BNC-type)

VIDEO IN REF.IN (reference video / composite

video input) connector:

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

VIDEO OUT (composite video output) connector:

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

3 COMPONENT connectors (BNC-type)

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

2 VIDEO connectors

3 COMPONENT connectors

1 S VIDEO connectors

Note

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

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

• Signals from some home game machines

• Blue background screen or gray background screen from a consumer VCR

• Pictures played at a speed other than normal by a VCR that does not have the TBC (Time Base Corrector)

• Video signals in which the sync signals are distorted

• Signals from a defective cassette (tape or recording condition is bad) played by an analog VCR that does not have TBC

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

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

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

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

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

MONITOR AUDIO jack: Outputs the audio signals

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

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

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1 INPUT LEVEL (–10/–2/+4) selector

Selects one from among –10 dB, –2 dB, or +4 dB according to the audio level of the signal input via the AUDIO IN jacks 2.

Note

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

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

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

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

Note

To input balanced audio signals via these jacks, use a conversion cable as shown below. (The COLD side is open.)

For details on conversion cables, refer to the instruction manual of the devices you use.

COLD

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HOT

GND

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

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

2 AUDIO IN jacks

3 AUDIO OUT

connectors

1 INPUT LEVEL selector

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Notes

•When controlling the unit using a device connected to the RS-232C connector 1 or the RS-422A connector 2, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. (Regardless of the setting of the REMOTE/LOCAL switch, you can use a device connected to the LANC jack 3 to control the unit.)

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

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

1 RS-232C connector (9-pin)

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

Note

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

2 RS-422A connector (9-pin)

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

3 LANC jack

Use when controlling the tape transport operation of the unit using a device that has a LANC

jack.

Notes

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

•The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions. A device that is set to LANC-S mode cannot be connected to this unit. Either this, the unit or the other device may not operate properly.

•If the device that you connect to this unit has a SHUTTLE A/B switching function and a LANC-M function, set the device to the SHUTTLE B mode.

•The LANC connection transmits signals such as control signals, time code, time counter data, and status data.

•Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function as LANC jacks.

•When using this unit as a player, set the LANC mode on the recorder to M. A device that does not have an M / S switching function cannot be used to control this unit.

4 Remote selector

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

1 RS-232C connector

2 RS-422A connector

3 LANC jack

4 Remote selector

1) LANC (Local Application Control bus system): Bidirectional interface used to control a consumer VCR

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Supplied Remote Commander

1 EJECT button

Note

When there is no cassette inside the unit, you cannot open/close the cassette compartment, even if you press this button. In this case, press the EJECT button on the front panel of the unit instead.

2 SEARCH SELECT buttons

Press these buttons to search for scenes using the search function.

For details on the search function, see “Searching using the search function” on page 37 (GB).

3 Buttons for playing at various speeds

You can play back a tape at normal speed or at a speed other than normal with these buttons.

For details, see “Playing at various speeds” on page 37 (GB).

4 PAUSE button

5 REW (rewind) button

6 PLAY button

7 FF (fast forward) button

8 STOP button

9 REC (record) buttons

When you press both these buttons at the same time, the REC indicator and PLAY indicator on the front panel light and recording begins.

EJECT

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6 PLAY button

7 FF button

1 EJECT button

2 SEARCH SELECT

buttons

3 Buttons for playing

at various speeds

4 PAUSE button 5 REW button

8 STOP button

9 REC buttons

0 INDEX WRITE button

qa DATA CODE button

qs 1 switch

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0 INDEX WRITE button

Press this button during recording to mark an index.

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

qa DATA CODE button

Press this button to display the data codes (recording date/time, camera data).

For details on data codes, see “Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape” on page 36 (GB).

qs 1 (on/standby) switch

Notes

•The command mode of the supplied Remote commander is set to VTR4. You cannot change this setting.

•Set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to WIRELESS to enable the Remote Commander to control the unit.

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

•If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, the control of the Remote Commander is restricted by the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu.

Battery installation

Push and slide the lid to open.

Be sure to install the battery from the # side.

Install two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with the correct polarity.

Replace the lid.

Notes on batteries

• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix different types of batteries.

• If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. If the batteries have leaked, remove them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace the batteries with new ones.

To remove the batteries Remove the lid as step 1 and take out the batteries.

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Displaying V arious Data

The unit can display various superimposed data items on the built-in LCD monitor or on a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. To display various data items on the LCD monitor, set the CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector to ON or ON (BLACK BACK). To display various data items on an external monitor, set the CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT) switch to ON.

You can select data items to be displayed using the DISPLAY SELECT selector.

Menu screen

To display the menu screen, set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to MENU. You can change or confirm the menu item settings on this screen.

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

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT

TC RMT CM DISP

A VTR ETC

Data screen

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

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DEW

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4 5,6 7 8 9 q; qa qs

1 Cassette memory indicator

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

2 Tape transport mode indicator

Displays the tape transport mode.

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

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

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

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

Notes

•The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. You

cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.

•The count value of the counter consists of seven

digits. The leftmost digit is not displayed. (i.e.; If the actual count value is “11:22:11:22,” the displayed value will be “1:22:11:22.” ) However, the unit recognizes that the hours value is 11.

4 Remaining tape time indicator

Displays the remaining tape time.

Note

When you insert a cassette in which the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show the remaining tape time. The remaining tape time is displayed after the tape runs for a while.

5 Search indicator

Displays the search mode when you search for scenes using the Remote Commander or the DSRM-20 (not supplied).

For details on the search function, see “Searching using the search function” on page 37 (GB).

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6 Index indicator

Displays INDEX MARK when an index has been marked.

7 Caution indicator

Displays a caution.

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

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

DSR-45: Appears for five seconds when you play

back a PAL formatted tape.

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

back an NTSC formatted tape.

9 DVCAM/DV indicator

In the EE or recording mode, displays the recording format selected in REC MODE on the VTR SET menu. During playback, displays the recording format of the picture.

0 Audio mode indicator

In the EE or recording mode, displays the audio mode selected in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu. During playback or audio dubbing, displays the audio mode recorded on the tape. When you input a signal to the DV jack, displays the audio mode of that signal.

qa Input signal indicator

Displays the INPUT SELECT selector setting.

qs NS (Non standard) audio mode indicator

This item is shown when a tape recorded in the unlock audio mode is played back or when an unlock mode signal has been input to the DV jack. In EE mode, when REC MODE in the VTR SET menu is set to DV SP, this item is always shown.

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

Audio screen

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

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1 Audio levels

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

In the playback mode: Detects the audio mode

recorded on the tape.

In the recording/EE mode: Detects the selected

audio mode in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu.

When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV

and a DV signal is being input: Detects the

audio mode of the signals being input. (The setting of AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu becomes invalid.)

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

2 Audio dubbing symbol

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

•a tape is being transported and pictures are displayed on the LCD monitor or on an external monitor.

•the unit is in the stop mode, a signal other than DV is selected, and you press the AUDIO DUB button.

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Notes

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

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

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

3 Link symbol

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

Note

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

Fine audio levels screen

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

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

Notes

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

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

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Playback and Recording

Notes on Video Cassettes

Usable cassettes

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

DVCAM cassetteMini DVCAM cassette

Cassette memory

Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted on some Standard DVCAM cassettes and Mini DVCAM cassettes. When you record a program, the recording date and time, and the programs’ position on the tape are stored in the cassette memory so that you can quickly locate the program later on.

on a cassette indicates that you can use the cassettes to store up to 16 kbits of data. On this unit, you can use cassettes on which up to 16 kbits of data can be stored.

To save a recording

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

REC

SAVE

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE.

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Checking the tape for slack

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

Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes

To insert a cassette

Notes

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

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

With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button.

The cassette compartment opens.

After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit.

Notes

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

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

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

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

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

To eject the cassette

With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button.

The cassette is unloaded and ejected.

Remove the cassette from the unit. Press the EJECT button to close the cassette compartment.

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

Standard cassette

Tape window facing upward

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Notes on Playback/Recording

No compensation for contents of the recording

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

On recording

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

On playback

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

Limitations caused by differences in format

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

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

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

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

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

Simple playback function for a tape recorded using the PAL system (for the DSR-45) or the NTSC system (for the DSR-45P)

The DSR-45 can play a PAL tape (the DSR-45P can play an NTSC tape) recorded in the DVCAM format or consumer DV format (SP mode only). This function has the following limitations:

•The video signals are output only to the LCD monitor and the MONITOR VIDEO output.

•The color system of the output video signal is that of the signals recorded on the tape played back. You cannot convert the signals into the other color system. If you want to display the MONITOR VIDEO output, you will need a video monitor able to handle the color system recorded on the tape.

•The MONITOR VIDEO output is optimized and adjusted for one color system (DSR-45: NTSC system; DSR-45P: PAL system). If you play back a tape recorded in the other color system, the levels and phases of the video signal may not be correct.

•The outputs from the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT OUT connectors are muted.

•When the unit plays a tape recorded in the other color system (i.e., PAL for the DSR-45, or NTSC for the DSR-45P), the image, sound and time code may be distorted for a while at the beginning and the end of playback.

•The TC OUT connector outputs incorrect time code. Do not use this time code.

•The unit cannot play back in synchronization with the external sync signal.

•Noise reduction results for the luminance and chrominance signals may differ between PAL formatted tapes and NTSC formatted tapes.

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

Limitations regarding the differences in color systems

Except for the simple playback function for a tape recorded in the other color system, this unit is not compatible with any other color systems.

•This unit cannot record video signals of the other color system.

•Inputting the other format video signals does not output the EE pictures correctly. The video output may be muted and some signals may not be displayed.

•You may not be able to dub sound correctly from a tape recorded in the other color system in this unit.

•If a tape has both NTSC and PAL formatted video signals, the following limitations are applied when you play that tape with this unit: – The image may be distorted and noise may occur at

the point where the recording format changes on the tape.

– The tape transport control buttons may be disabled

until the tape speed is stabilized.

Notes on Video Cassettes

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

Connections for Playback

To digital video equipment with a DV jack

The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality recording. The signal flow is automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections for input and output.

Notes

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

•The external lock function of this unit only supports the standard sync signals. With the DV connection, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to OFF to prevent malfunction resulting from noise, etc.

For details on the VIDEO SET menu, see “VIDEO SET menu” on page 86 (GB).

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

•When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6pin DV jack.

•If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet, high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a malfunction.

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

where a signal is not currently being input.

–Disconnect the cables.

Playback

DSR-45/45P (rear panel)

Monitor

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

DV jack

Digital video equipment with a DV jack

Monitor

: Signal flow

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Playback

To video equipment without a DV jack

You can connect this unit to video equipment without a DV jack. Use this unit as follows. The following illustration shows an example of a

configuration for dubbing a tape with its time code in the externally-synchronized playback mode. In this configuration, the recorder is a VCR equipped with XLR input connectors.

: Signal flow

Monitor

Phono jack cable (not supplied)

Audio input

Video input

DSR-45/45P (player) (rear panel)

Reference video signal generator

B.B.OUT

75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

Monitor

REF.VIDEO

Recorder

S-video input

S-video cable (not supplied)

75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

Video cable (3BNC y 3BNC) (not supplied) Audio cable (XLR y XLR) (not supplied)

75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

Video input

Component input

Audio input

Time code input

Connect one of the following as a video cable: video cable (3BNC y 3BNC), S-video cable, 75 Ω coaxial cable.

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Notes

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

where a signal is not currently being input.

–Disconnect the cables.

•Text data (time code, warnings, menus, etc.) are superimposed only on the MONITOR VIDEO output.

•To play back in synchronization with the reference video (black burst) signal, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON.

Settings for Playback

Preparation on the player (this unit)

Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s input switch according to the signals input.

Set up the recorder.

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

Turn this unit on.

Playback Procedures

This section describes the procedures used to play back a tape and send signals to another VCR. For details on the procedures required when using a computer as a recorder, refer to the instruction manual of your computer or the user’s manuals of the software installed on it. When controlling this unit from an editing controller connected to the RS-232C or RS-422A connectors, see “Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System” on page 46 (GB).

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

The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit.

For details on checking the tape for slack, see “Notes on Video Cassettes” on page 30 (GB). For details on inserting a cassette, see “To insert a cassette” on page 31 (GB).

Note

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

Press the PLAY button on this unit.

This unit starts playback.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To pause playback

Press the PAUSE button on this unit.

Notes

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

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

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Playback Functions

Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape

If you record on a tape using a Sony digital camcorder (DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.), data codes can be recorded on the tape. The data codes consist of recording date/time and camera data (the shutter speed, SteadyShot, iris, white balance, program AE mode, gain, date and time). You can check these data items during playback on this unit.

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

code .....

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

For details on the DISPLAY SET menu, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 85 (GB).

2000 12 25 19 : 20 : 30

MANUAL 10000 ATW F 1.6 0 dB

Notes

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

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

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

No indicator

Recording date/time

Camera data

Date Time

Shutter speed SteadyShot Program AE White balance Gain Iris

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Playing at various speeds

You can enjoy playback functions using the Remote Commander.

To change playback direction

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

To hear the sound while playing at various speeds

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

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 88 (GB).

Notes

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

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

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

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

Playback options

Operation

Play at 1/10 of normal speed

Press × 1/10 button during playback.

Play at 1/3 of normal speed

Press × 1/3 button during playback.

Play at normal speed

Press × 1 button during playback.

Play at twice the normal speed

Press × 2 button during playback.

Play frame by frame

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

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

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

Searching using the search function

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

– Searching for the boundaries of recorded tape by

title: Title search*

– Searching for a point on the tape where the recorded

date changes: Date search

– Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode

with a digital camcorder: Photo search

*A function available only on a cassette with cassette

memory

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

To search with the cassette memory

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

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 81 (GB).

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

Fast forward the tape while monitoring pictures

Press the

button during normal playback or when playing at various speeds.

Rewind the tape while monitoring pictures

Press the

button during normal

playback or when playing at various speeds.

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A chronological list appears on the monitor screen.

The displayed forms of the date and time can be changed by setting DATE DISP and TIME DISP on the DISPLAY SET menu. For the DSR-45P, “PROG” is displayed instead of “CH.”

For details on the DISPLAY SET menu, see “DISPLAY SET menu” on page 85 (GB).

Press the . or > button to select a scene.

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

To search without cassette memory

When you use a cassette without cassette memory, the unit searches in the order of the actual positions of the scenes, regardless of the setting of CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu. On a cassette with cassette memory, when you want to perform searches with this procedure, set CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu to OFF.

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 81 (GB).

Note

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

INDEX 00

When selecting INDEX SEARCH

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

Press the . or > button repeatedly to locate the scene you want.

Each time you press the . or > button, the unit searches for the previous or next search point. When a search point is located, its number is indicated on the monitor screen. The unit starts searching backwards or forwards until the number comes to zero, then plays back the scene. During Photo search, the unit turns to the playback pause mode.

How signals are recorded

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

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

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

When selecting INDEX SEARCH

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

Signals for In cassette memory On tape

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

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

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

During recording,

pressing

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

About the cassette memory

•A tape with the

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

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

For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 81 (GB).

Note

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

Automatically playing back a tape repeatedly (Auto Repeat)

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

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

Press the REW button. (If the tape is already rewound, press the PLAY button.)

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

ABC

CADB

Search signal

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

B cannot be searched for

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Auto Repeat using an external AC timer

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

Connect this unit to an external AC timer (not supplied).

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

Set the starting time on the external AC timer.

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

Notes

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

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

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

DSR-45/45P (rear panel)

AC timer

to an AC outlet

To stop Auto Repeat

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To release the Auto Repeat mode

Set the TIMER selector on the front panel to OFF.

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Recording

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

Connections for Recording

To digital video equipment with a DV jack

Notes

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

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

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

•When connecting a device that has a 6-pin DV jack to this unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6pin DV jack.

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

where a signal is not currently being input.

–Disconnect the cables.

DSR-45/45P (rear panel)

Monitor

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

DV jack

Digital video equipment with a DV jack

: Signal flow

Monitor

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To video equipment without a DV jack

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

Connect one of the following as a video cable: video cable (3BNC y 3BNC), S-video cable, or 75 Ω coaxial cable. Use a conversion cable for the audio connection, depending on types of audio output connectors on the player (see page on 23 (GB)).

Notes

•During recording, analog input signals can be output simultaneously from the DV jack for backup. Set DV

EE OUT on the VTR SET menu to ON.

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

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

Monitor

Phono jack cable (not supplied)

Audio input

Video input

DSR-45/45P (recorder) (rear panel)

Phono jack cable (not supplied)

Player

S-video output

Video output

Audio output

Component output

S-video cable (not supplied)

75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (phono jack) (not supplied)

Video cable (3BNC y 3BNC) (not supplied)

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

Settings for Recording

Preparation on the recorder (this unit)

Notes

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

For details on the OTHERS menu, see “OTHERS menu” on page 92 (GB).

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

Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s input according to the input signals.

Set up the player to play back a tape.

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

Turn this unit on.

Select an input signal by switching the INPUT SELECT selector on this unit.

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

VIDEO IN connector

VIDEO: to record input signals from the VIDEO

IN REF.IN connector

COMPONENT: to record input signals from the

COMPONENT IN connector

Note

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

Select the audio mode. (With a DV connection, skip this step.)

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

Audio mode Set the menu to

4-channel mode FS32K 2-channel mode FS48K

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 88 (GB).

Set the INPUT LEVEL selector on the rear panel properly according to the audio level of the player.

Select the audio recording level adjustment mode using the AUDIO INPUT switch.

Note

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

If necessary, adjust the audio recording level by turning the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs.

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

Notes

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

•During recording, you cannot change the audio mode.

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

For details on the AUDIO SET menu, see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 88 (GB).

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Recording Procedures

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

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

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

For details on the REC/SAVE switch and checking the tape for slack, see “Notes on Video Cassettes” on page 30 (GB). For details on inserting a cassette, see “To insert a cassette” on page 31 (GB).

Note

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

Press the playback button on the player.

The player starts playback.

On this unit, press the PLAY button while holding the REC button down.

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

Note

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

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

To stop recording

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To pause recording

Press the PAUSE button on this unit.

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

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

Recording Functions

Marking an index

By pressing the INDEX button on the unit or the INDEX WRITE button on the Remote Commander during recording, you can mark an index signal at any place on the tape. The index signal is inserted for five seconds. If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily find the scene later. If AUTO INDEX on the VTR SET menu is set to ON, the index signal is marked automatically when the unit in the stop mode starts recording. While the index is being marked, the “INDEX MARK” indicator appears for about seven seconds on the Data screen (see page 27 (GB)). If you use a cassette with cassette memory, the index will also be marked in the cassette memory.

Notes

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

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

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

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

To use an index during playback

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

For details on the playback functions using the Remote Commander, see “Searching using the search function” in “Playback Functions” on page 37 (GB).

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AC timer recording

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

Connect this unit to an external AC timer (not supplied).

Insert a tape for recording.

Set the INPUT SELECT selector of this unit to select the input signal.

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

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

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

Note

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

DSR-45/45P (rear panel)

If the tape ends before the recording source stops operation

The tape stops.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press the STOP button on this unit.

To release the AC timer recording mode

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

VIDEO IN REF. IN

Recording source (external tuner, etc.)

AC timer

to an AC outlet

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Notes on Usage in the Editing System

If you use the unit in an editing system, the following functions are limited.

Notes on general

•When using the RS-422A/232C connectors to connect this unit to other equipment, you cannot place the unit as a recorder.

•This unit is not equipped with a synchronization function. Adjust the edit timing with the editing controller, and set sync grade to Preroll & Play.

•To make the unit comply with a command sent from an editing controller to locate a scene, set FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to SHUTTLEMAX.

•Except when editing with the RS-422A connection, if the unit has been in the pause mode for the period specified in the menu, the unit will go into the tape protection mode.

•When you control this unit from an editing controller connected to the RS-422A connector: – if the TIMER selector is set to REPEAT, and the tape reaches its end point by fast-forwarding using the FF button, jog dial control via the editing controller is not available. – if the tape reaches its beginning or end using the REW or FF button, the unit turns to playback pause mode at a point a few seconds from its beginning or end.

•The TIMER selector setting has higher priority than the REMOTE/LOCAL switch setting. In an editing system, set the TIMER selector to OFF.

•Even if the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, the Remote Commander may function depending on the setting of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu. If you want to disable the Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.

Notes on editing

•When you control this unit from an editing controller connected to the RS-422A/232C connector in the editing system, editing via a DV connection is less accurate than editing via an analog connection.

•This unit is not equipped with the first edit function.

•Since this unit does not support CTL, if the time code recorded on the tape is out of sequence or the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions, you may not be able to use it for editing. In such a case, adjust the editing IN point.

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•When the COUNTER SELECT selector on the front panel of this unit is set to COUNTER, the value determined by calculation based on the time code is displayed. The value is a simple approximation. Therefore, if you intend to use this unit as a player in the editing system, set the COUNTER SELECT selector to TC and also set the edit mode (EDIT REFERENCE) of the editing controller to time code (TC).

Settings on editing controller

When connecting an editing controller, make the following settings, according to the model used.

FXE-100/120

Set the VCR device constants as follows:

123456789101112131415

80 31 00 96 05 05 0A 8A 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

FXE-100P/120P

Set the VCR device constants as follows:

123456789101112131415

81 31 00 7D 05 05 0A 8A 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/2000 (NTSC model)

Set the VCR device constants as follows:

123456789101112131415

80 31 00 96 05 05 0A 8A 0A 09 FE 00 80 5A FF

BVE-600/2000 (PAL model)

Set the VCR device constants as follows:

123456789101112131415

81 31 00 7D 05 05 0A 8A 0A 09 FE 00 80 5A FF

RM-450/450CE

Set the DIP switches as follows: Left switch

765 43210

OFF – – OFF – – – –

Right switch (RM-450)

765 43210

OFF – OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

Right switch (RM-450CE)

765 43210

ON – OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON

If the edit timing is out of adjustment, change the setting of items 0 to 2 of the right switch.

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Connections for Digital Non-linear Editing

The unit can be connected to an editing controller via DV jacks to configure a digital non-linear editing system. The following figure shows a connection diagram for non-linear editing system in which this unit serves.

For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use. Edit functions are specified by the editing software. For details on the editing methods used, refer to the instruction manual of the editing software.

MONITOR AUDIO

MONITOR

VIDEO

DSR-45/45P

Video input

Audio input

Video monitor

Editing controller

1 Phono jack cable (not supplied)

DV jack

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

For details on the TC/UB SET menu, see “TC/UB SET menu” on page 78 (GB).

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

Note

If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a 6pin DV jack, when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn off the device and pull out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the DV cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet, highvoltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from the DV jack of the device to this unit, which may cause a malfunction.

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Connections for a Cut Editing System

The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that uses this unit as the player.

For details of connecting devices other than the DSR-45/ 45P, refer to the instruction manual of each device.

Note

The preroll time of the setting on the editing controller is required to be more than five seconds.

DSR-45/45P (player)

VIDEO OUT 1

S VIDEO OUT 5

COMPONENT OUT

MONITOR VIDEO

AUDIO OUT CH-4 4 AUDIO IN CH-4

AUDIO OUT CH-3 4 AUDIO IN CH-3 AUDIO OUT CH-2 4 AUDIO IN CH-2

AUDIO OUT CH-1

RS-422A

4 AUDIO IN CH-1

REF.VIDEO OUT

REF.VIDEO IN

REF.VIDEO INPLAYER

RECORDER 2

MONITOR AUDIO

REF.VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

REMOTE

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN REF.IN

Y, R-Y, B-Y IN

Source video monitor

Audio input

Video input

Reference video signal generator

Editing controller

Recorder

Main video monitor

Connect one of the following as a video cable: video cable (3BNC y 3BNC), S-video cable, or 75 Ω coaxial cable.

Note

Use a recorder equipped with a synchronization function.

1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

2 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

3 Phono jack cable (not supplied)

4 Cable with XLR connectors (not supplied) 5 S-video cable (not supplied)

Audio input Video input

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Settings on the Editing Control Unit

For details on the settings of the Editing Control Unit, refer to “Adjusting Edit Timing” on page 56 (GB).

Settings on the DSR-45/45P (player) and a recorder

Switch DSR-45/45P Recorder

REMOTE/LOCAL REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE RS-422A

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

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 VIDEO IN REF.IN connector.

•Set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON.

Connections for a Cut Editing System

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CH1/2

MIN MAX

CH3/4

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

The following is an example of a configuration of an A/B roll editing system using the DSR-45/45P and a recorder. 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 the recorder settings for this system are described on the following pages.

DSR-45/45P (Player 1)

Note

Use a recorder equipped with a synchronization function.

Switcher

Reference video signal generator

Main video monitor

Editing controller

Recorder

Source video monitor

Player 2 Audio mixer Delay unit

Audio monitor system

a) When using a switcher, the phase of the video signals

processed by the switcher is delayed, which means that a delay unit must be connected between the audio mixer’s output and the recorder’s audio input.

Video signal Audio signal Reference video signal Control signal

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REF. VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN REF.IN

REF.

VIDEO

REF. VIDEO IN

BLACK BURST OUT

1234

Reference video signal connection

Editing controller

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

For details on reference video signals, see “About reference video signals” on page 50 (GB).

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

Switcher

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

Recorder

REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON

Player 2

DSR-45/45P (Player 1)

Use 75 Ω coaxial cables for all of these connections.

If you intend to make this unit perform playback synchronized with an external reference video signal, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON.

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

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Control signal connections

a) Use an optional 9-pin remote control cable.

SWITCHER

PLAYER 2

MIXER

PLAYER 1

RECORDER

RS-422A

REMOTE

REMOTEEDITOR

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

Editing controller

DSR-45/45P (Player 1)

9-pin remote control cable

Audio mixer Switcher Recorder

Player 2

To control the unit from an editing controller, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch of this unit to REMOTE. Furthermore, if you use an RS-422A connection, set the remote selector of this unit to RS-422A.

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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 output connectors.

VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT INPUT

COMPONENT OUT Y, R-Y, B-Y OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, R–Y, B–Y)

PGM OUT

COMPONENT OUT

AUDIO IN

CH-1

CH-2

LINE OUT LINE OUT

1234

AUDIO OUT CH-1

CH-2 CH-3 CH-4

COMPONENT OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

CH-1

CH-2

CH-2 OUTCH-1 OUT

CH-2 INCH-1 IN

Recorder

For details of the video/audio input, connecting cables, and audio mode settings, refer to the instruction manuals for the devices used.

Switcher

Delay unit

Audio mixer

DSR-45/45P (Player 1)

Player 2

1 12-pin y 3×BNC cable

(not supplied) (Consult your Sony dealer about this cable.)

2 12-pin dubbing cable

(not supplied)

3 Cable with XLR

connectors (not supplied)

Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System

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75 Ω termination switch: ON (or attach a 75 Ω terminator) Input switches: Set according to the type of input signals.

Connection of a video monitor

Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to video signals, you can check time data, the DSR-45/45P’s operation mode, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen.

Note

When you want to monitor the edited tape, use the monitor output connector on the recording VCR.

MONITOR VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

Video monitor

Video input

Audio input

DSR-45/45P

Phono jack cable (not supplied)

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Adjusting Edit Timing

For details, refer to the instruction manuals of the editing controller you use.

Using this unit as a player with the RM450/450CE

Set the SYNCHRO selector to ON.

Set item number 3 of the SYSTEM PRESET right switch to OFF (it is set to OFF at factory).

Setting this to OFF adjusts the synchronization of the recorder.

Execute the LEARN function.

Using this unit as player 1 with the PVE500

When using this unit as player 2, the relevant menu item is indicated in ( ).

Set Sync Edt of SEtUP-10 to OFF in the SETUP menu.

Set P1 dELAY (P2 dELAY) of SEtUP-13 (SEtUP-

14) to LEArn in the SETUP menu.

Set rEC Sync of SEtUP-15 to On in the SETUP menu.

Set P1 Sync (P2 Sync) of SEtUP-16 (SEtUP-17) to OFF in the SETUP menu.

Execute the LEARN function.

Using this unit as a player 1 with the FXE120/120P

•When using this unit as player 2, the relevant menu item is indicated in ( ).

•When using an FXE-100/100P that has been upgraded with an FXE-KIT1, the relevant menu item is indicated in [ ].

Display item 104 [301] SYNC GRADE in the SETUP menu, and set PLAYER1 (PLAYER2) to PREROLL & PLAY.

Display item 301 (302) [401 as player 1, 402 as player 2] DEVICE TYPE PLAYER1 (DEVICE TYPE PLAYER2) in the SETUP menu, and set the VCR device constants.

For details on device constants, see page 47 (GB).

Execute the LEARN function.

If the edit timing is out of adjustment, follow the instruction given in “Adjusting the IN point” below.

Adjusting the IN point

If the actual edited point does not accurately coincide with the preset editing point, perform a fine adjustment of the edit timing using the SETUP menu of the editing controller. This improves the editing accuracy.

Display item 301 (302) [401 as player 1, 402 as player 2] DEVICE TYPE PLAYER1 (DEVICE TYPE PLAYER2) in the SETUP menu, and change it from DISABLE to ENABLE.

Repeat the editing process several times and check the shift of the editing point; that is, count the number of frames to be adjusted.

Note

The editing results may differ between the DISABLE and ENABLE settings of SETUP menu item 301 (302) [401 as player 1, 402 as player 2]. Be sure to check the editing results after changing the setting to ENABLE.

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Change SETUP menu item 301 (302) [401 as player 1, 402 as player 2] from BYTE 01 to BYTE 10, and calculate the adjustment value.

How to calculate the adjustment value

If the actual IN point shifts forward to the IN point preset on the player;

08 (default setting) + number of frames obtained in step 2 Example: To adjust 5 frames 08 + 05 = 0D The adjustment value is calculated in hexadecimal.

If the actual IN point shifts backward to the IN point preset on the player;

08 (default setting) – number of frames obtained in step 2 Example: To adjust 5 frames 08 – 05 = 03

Perform a trial editing process and confirm the results of the adjustment.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the best possible result is obtained.

Using this unit as a player with the BVE600

Set the sync grade (menu 2) to mode number 4, PREROLL & PLAY in auxiliary mode.

Set the VCR device constants in the setting mode.

For details on device constants, see page 47 (GB).

Notes

•If FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu of this unit is set to FF/REW when the unit rewinds or fastforwards the tape, the time code may not be displayed on the editing controller. In this case, set FF/REW SPD to SHUTTLEMAX.

For details on FF/REW SPD, see page 90 (GB).

•When editing, use a time code.

•Depending on the type of device you are using as a recorder, the actual edited point may not accurately coincide with the preset editing point. In this case, adjust the VCR device constants of the editing controller (CONST8 (Start Delay) in BYTE-2 in BLOCK-2).

Using this unit as a player with the BVE2000

Set SYNC GRADE (synchronous accuracy) in the AUX mode to PREROLL & PLAY.

Display VTR CONSTANT or OPTION VTR CONSTANT on the setup menu, and set the VCR device constants.

Notes

•It is advisable to set JOG DIAL RESPONSE in SYSTEM CONFIGURATION on the setup menu to LOW.

•When editing, use a time code.

OUT point

IN point

Preset editing points

Adjustment value

Actual editing points

IN point

OUT point

IN point

Preset editing points

Adjustment value

Actual editing points

IN point OUT point

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Setting the Time Code and User Bits

This unit can set, display, record and play back the time code and user bits. The unit can also output the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal when it is played back at normal speed, and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.

Note

The items other than JOG TC OUT on the TC/UB SET menu can be set only when you record in DVCAM format.

Using the Internal Time Code Generator

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

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

To set the initial time code value

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

Notes

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

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

For details on TC/UB IN and TC MAKE, see “TC/UB SET menu” on page 78 (GB).

•While you are setting the initial time code value using a device connected to the RS-422A/232C connector, TC PRESET on the TC/UB SET menu is disabled.

Display the menu on the monitor.

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

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT

TC RMT CM DISP

V A VTR ETC

(The TC FORMAT submenu is only available on the DSR-45.)

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Press the J/j buttons to select TC/UB SET, then press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT RETURN

RMT

CM DISP

A VTR ETC

00:00:00:00

Press the J/j buttons to select TC PRESET, then press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT RETURN

RMT

CM DISP

A VTR ETC

00:00:00:00 RESET

PRESET RETURN

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

The following menu appears.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT RETURN

RMT

CM DISP

A VTR ETC

OOOO

00:00:00:00

oooo

SET CANCEL

Set the first two digits. Press the J/j buttons to select the number, then press the EXEC button.

Repeat step 5 to set the other digits.

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

The initial time code value is set and the menu display returns to that of step 2.

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

The menu display returns to that of step 1.

To cancel the time code setting

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

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

To set the value of the user bits

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

Notes

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

•To set the user bits, you need to set TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu to INTERNAL beforehand.

For details on TC/UB IN, see “TC/UB SET menu” on page 78 (GB).

•While you are setting the user bits using a device connected to the RS-422A/232C connector, UB PRESET on the TC/UB SET menu is disabled.

Display the menu on the monitor.

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

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT

TC RMT CM DISP V A VTR ETC

Press the J/j buttons to select TC/UB SET, then press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT RETURN

TC RMT CM DISP V A VTR ETC

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Press the J/j buttons to select UB PRESET, then press the EXEC button.

The following menu appears.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT RETURN

RMT

DISP

V A VTR ETC

00 00 00 00 RESET

PRESET RETURN

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

The following menu appears.

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET

UB PRESET

TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT RETURN

RMT

DISP

V A VTR ETC

OOOO

00 00 00 00

oooo

SET CANCEL

Set the first two digits. Press the J/j buttons to select the number, then press the EXEC button.

Repeat step 5 to set the other digits.

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

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

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

The menu display returns to that of step 1.

To cancel the user bits setting

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

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

To select the time code/user bits to be recorded on the tape

You can set the time code and user bits to be recorded on the tape by setting TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu.

INTERNAL: Uses the internal time code/user bits. TC&UB EXT: Uses the external time code/user bits. TC EXT: Uses the external time code and internal

user bits.

UB EXT: Uses the internal time code and external

user bits.

Notes

•This unit has a DV jack. The time code input or output is different when you connect the unit to an external device via this DV jack or via another input/ output connector.

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

•The time code output from this unit has some restrictions.

For details, see “Notes on the Time Codes” on page 64 (GB).

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

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

INTERNAL: Records the time code internally

generated.

EXTERNAL: Records the time code with video and

audio signals input via the DV jack.

Notes

•When this item is set to EXTERNAL, the setting of TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu turns to invalid. The time code input via the DV jack and the user bits set in UB PRESET are recorded.

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

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

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

To set the time code when the recording starts

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

REGEN: The time code value is set to continue the

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

PRESET: The time code starts from the value set in

TC PRESET on the TC/UB SET menu.

To set the advancement mode

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

REC RUN: Time code advances only while

recording.

FREE RUN: Time code advances even when the

unit is not recording. This mode is used to set the current time as the initial time code value, or to synchronize the internal time code to an external one.

Notes

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

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

To set the frame mode (DSR-45 only)

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

AUTO: Automatically sets the mode in accordance

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

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

Note

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

To switch the time code output when playing at various speeds (JOG)

Set JOG TC OUT on the TC/UB SET menu to control the time code output from the TC OUT connector when the tape is played at various speeds.

OFF: Does not output the time code. ON: Outputs the time code.

Note

Continuous time code is output only when the tape is played at normal speed. When the unit is in the jog or search mode, discontinuous time code is output.

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Synchronizing the Time Codes

You can synchronize the internal time code generator of the unit with an external time code signal (LTC).

Connecting to the Time Code Generator

To synchronize the internal time code to an external time code

Set the INPUT SELECT selector to other than DV.

Input an external time code (LTC) signal to the TC IN connector of the unit.

Set TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu to TC&UB EXT or TC EXT.

Set TC RUN on the TC/UB SET menu to FREE RUN.

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 time code.

Notes

•This unit has a DV jack. The time code input/output with a DV connection is different from that with other analog connections.

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

•The time code output from this unit has some restrictions.

For details, see “Notes on the Time Codes” on page 64 (GB).

To confirm external synchronization

Before you start recording, check that the internal time code is synchronized with the external time code. Press the STOP button to turn the unit to the 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.

Time code generator

DSR-45/45P (rear panel)

to time code output connector

75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

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DSR-45/45P time codes

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

INTERNAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

(Except DV)

TC&UB EXT

TC EXT UB EXT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

(Except DV)

TC/UB IN

INPUT SELECT

selector

Mode

TC IN

The time code output from the

TC OUT connector and the time code/

user bits recorded on the tape

Playback

Playback Audio dubbing

Playback at various speeds

DUB1

Time code/user bits on the tape JOG TC OUT: ON – Time code/user bits on

the tape;

JOG TC OUT: OFF – Mute (No output)

Duplicate DUP1

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

Recording Recording Pause REC1

Time code/user bits internally generated

Recording Recording Pause REC1

Time code/user bits internally generated

Duplicate DUP1

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

Recording Recording Pause REC1

Time code/user bits internally generated

Recording Recording Pause REC1

Yes

Time code/user bits connected to TC IN are through-output.

No output from the TC OUT connector

(For

details, see next page.)

: the time code

generated internally is recorded on the tape

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

cannot read the time code on the tape correctly, the counter displays “– –:– –:– –:– –” and the time code is not output from the TC OUT connector.

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

unit when you press each of these buttons (AUDIO DUB, DUP or REC) in the stop mode. If the counter displays “– –:– –:– –:– –”, the time code is not output from the TC OUT connector when you press the AUDIO DUB button in the stop mode.

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

display in the display window.

d) When TC/UB IN is set to TC EXT, the user bits set in

UB PRESET are recorded. When TC/UB IN is set to UB EXT or TC&UB EXT, “00 00 00 00” is recorded as the user bits.

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

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

When DV IN TC is set to INTERNAL

When DV IN TC is set to EXTERNAL and the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV

Mode

Duplicate DUP1

Recording Recording Pause REC1

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

The time code output from the TC OUT connector

and the time code/user bits recorded on the tape

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

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Notes on the Time Codes

Time codes output from the unit have the following restrictions:

•The unit outputs an EE signal when it is in recording or recording pause modes, or when you press the REC button. While the unit is outputing an EE signal, only the time code from an external device that is connected to the TC IN connector will be through-output from the TC OUT connector when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to other than DV, and TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu has been set to other than INTERNAL. (The time code and user bits that are internally generated are not output from the TC OUT connector.) In this case, as a result, the time code will not be output from the TC OUT connector when the time code is not input from the external device connected to the TC IN connector. You need to set TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu to INTERNAL to output a time code from the TC OUT connector even if no time code has been input from an external device connected to the TC IN connector. To set the unit to inherit a time code from the external device even after you set TC/UB IN to INTERNAL from some other setting, follow the steps below.

Match the settings (used when TC/UB IN is set to INTERNAL) of the unit with the external device format. (See the setting example below.)

After setting TC/UB IN to other than INTERNAL, connect the external device to the TC IN connector to input the time code.

Set TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu to INTERNAL.

Disconnect the external device from the TC IN connector.

Setting example

If the time code setting of the external device is TC: Drop frame; UB: 12 34 56 78.

This unit’s menu Setting

TC RUN FREE RUN TC FORMAT DF UB PRESET 12 34 56 78

(The TC FORMAT submenu is only for the DSR-

45.)

•The internal time code is output with the phase synchronized to the line-outs (COMPONENT OUT, S VIDEO OUT, VIDEO OUT) when TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu is set to INTERNAL. (When the EE signal is output, the output signals of the line-outs are delayed for one line from the input video signal when component video or S-video is input, and delayed for two lines from the input video signal when composite video (VIDEO IN REF.IN) is input.)

•When inputting signals from the DV jack, if you set DV IN TC to INTERNAL, the time code and user bits generated internally are recorded under the INTERNAL setting in TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu. If you want to record with the time code input from the DV jack, set DV IN TC to EXTERNAL or use the duplicate function.

•When REC MODE on the VTR SET menu is set to DVCAM, if you set DV IN TC to EXTERNAL, this unit records the time code input via the DV jack and the user bits internally generated, and the TC OUT connector outputs the same time code and user bits.

•During the duplicate operation, this unit records the time code and user bits on the source tape currently being duplicated and the TC OUT connector outputs the same time code and user bits. The time code and user bits are output with the phase synchronized to the line-outs (COMPONENT OUT, S VIDEO OUT, VIDEO OUT) during the duplicate operation.

For details on the duplicate function, see “Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)” on page 69 (GB).

•During the audio dubbing operation, the TC OUT connector outputs the time code and user bits on the tape currently being played.

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

•To display and check the time code currently being advanced with the FREE RUN setting, press the REC button when all the conditions below are met. – The unit is in the stop mode. – The COUNTER SELECT selector is set to TC. – TC RUN on the TC/UB SET menu is set to FREE RUN. – TC MAKE on the TC/UB SET menu is set to

PRESET. If you press the STOP button, the time code display returns to the last time code value it was able to read on the tape.

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•If the external time code input is discontinuous or does not advance correctly, the time code input may be delayed compared to the time code recorded on the tape or the time code shown on the display of this unit. If there is a discontinuous time code on your recorded tape, you may not be able to edit or search correctly, depending on the device connected to this unit.

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Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases of the Video Signals

When you adjust the phases of the video signals, follow the steps below.

Performing a phase adjustment operation

Press the SCH button on the vectorscope.

The vectorscope goes into the “SCH” mode.

Press the B channel button on the vectorscope.

The black burst signal from the reference video signal generator is selected.

Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.

The vectorscope goes into the external synchronization mode.

Vectorscope with SCH mode

DSR-45/45P

Adjust the phase synchronization control on the vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line.

(for NTSC)

Subcarrier phase

Sync phase

Reference line

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

(for PAL)

Subcarrier phase

Sync phase

Reference line

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

A IN

B IN EXT. REF

Through

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN REF.IN

B Through EXT. REF

Vectorscope with SCH mode

Reference video signal generator

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Set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON, then play back a tape on this unit.

Press the A channel button on the vectorscope.

The vectorscope displays the sync phase and subcarrier phase (composite signals only) of the signal from this unit.

Adjust the SYNC control using H PHASE on the VIDEO SET menu for rough adjustment, then adjust H PHASE F for fine adjustment, so that the output from this unit on channel (A) is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel (B).

Adjust the SC control using SC PHASE on the VIDEO SET menu for rough adjustment, then adjust SC PHASE F for fine adjustment, so that the output from this unit on channel (A) is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel (B).

Note

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

Adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from this unit.

(for NTSC)

This indicator moves as you adjust the H PHASE or H PHASE F menu.

This indicator moves as you adjust the SC PHASE or SC PHASE F menu.

Adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the output signal from this unit.

(for PAL)

This indicator moves as you adjust the H PHASE or H PHASE F menu.

This indicator moves as you adjust the SC PHASE or SC PHASE F menu.

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Adjusting the Signals

You can adjust each signal level of the component output signal and the chrominance signal gain level of the composite signal. Connect the reference video (black burst) signal oneto-one with a device that generates the reference video signal, or make a loop-through connection. If the device has a terminal switch, terminate the connection properly. You need both a waveform monitor and a vectorscope to display the component signals.

Notes

•You cannot adjust the Y level of the component signal, that of the composite signal and that of the Svideo signal independently.

•The chrominance levels of the composite and S-video signals are affected by the adjustment of the R-Y and B-Y levels of the component signal.

•Adjust the output level while playing the tape.

•You cannot adjust the signals output from the DV jack.

Adjusting the component signal level

Play back a tape to output the signals from the Y, R-Y and B-Y connectors of the COMPONENT OUT connectors.

The waveform monitor displays the relevant information.

Adjust the Y, R-Y, and B-Y signal levels in PB LEVEL on the VIDEO SET menu.

Y LEVEL: Adjusts the Y signal level. R-Y LEVEL: Adjusts the R-Y signal level. B-Y LEVEL: Adjusts the B-Y signal level.

For details on “PB LEVEL,” see “VIDEO SET menu” on page 86 (GB).

DSR-45/45P

Composite video input

Component input

Composite video output

Composite video input

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT OUT

Waveform monitor

Vectorscope

Adjusting the chrominance signal gain level of the composite signal

Play back a tape to output the signals from the VIDEO OUT connector.

The vectorscope displays the relevant information.

Adjust the chrominance signal gain level in PB LEVEL on the VIDEO SET menu.

For details on “PB LEVEL,” see “VIDEO SET menu” on page 86 (GB).

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Chapter5

Duplication and Audio Dubbing

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

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

To set the duplicate mode

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

AUTOq

(AUTO TAPE COPY WITH

CASSETTE MEMORY COPY): The player and

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

AUTOq (AUTO TAPE COPY): The player and

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

MANUALq (MANUAL TAPE COPY): The tape

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

Duplicating a tape

The duplicate procedure differs depending on the

duplicate mode.

Notes

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

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

AUTOq

or AUTOq duplicate mode

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

Press the STOP button on this unit to stop the tape transport operation.

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While holding the DUP button down, press the PLAY button on this unit.

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

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

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

To stop duplication

Press the STOP button on this unit.

Notes

•You cannot pause during a duplicate process.

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

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

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

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

•If you have selected AUTOq

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

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

•When both the recorder and the player are DSR-45/ 45Ps, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch of the player as well as that of the recorder to LOCAL.

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

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

MANUALq duplicate mode

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

Locate the points where you want to start playback and recording.

Press the STOP button on this unit to stop the tape transport operation.

While holding the DUP button down, press the PLAY button on this unit.

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

To adjust the point where duplication starts

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

To stop duplication

Press the STOP button on this unit.

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Notes

•You cannot pause during a duplicate process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUTOq for the duplicate mode.

Detecting a blank portion during duplication

If the unit detects a blank portion on the source tape during duplication, the skip function will automatically skip the blank portion, reducing the length of the recorded part of the tape. (This function is available only when the duplicate mode is AUTOq

or AUTOq.) The operations of the player and recorder (this unit) when a blank portion is detected are as follows:

Detected status on source tape

Detects a blank portion

10 seconds after detection of a blank portion

Detects next recorded portion

Returns to the location immediately before the blank portion ends

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

Notes

•If the duplicate mode has been set to MANUALq,

this unit will not skip a blank portion even if detects one.

•Depending on the specifications, the skip function

may not work on some players.

•When this unit resumes duplication, the first part of

the recorded portion on the source tape may be dropped on the copied tape.

•A recorded portion of less than one minute between

two blank portions may not be duplicated.

Player/Recorder (this unit) operation

Player: Continues playing the

tape.

Recorder: Continues

recording.

Player: Continues playing the

tape another 10 seconds and searches

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

about –2 times normal

speed to the location

immediately before the

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

playback pause mode,

starts playing the tape. Recorder: After entering the

recording pause mode, starts recording.

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Warnings about duplication

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

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

RECORDER: [DV IN] NOT SELECTED

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

STOP/

CAUTION

No.

Warning Message

Cause/Remedy

i.LINK CABLE: DISCONNECTED

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

i.LINK CABLE:

MULTI CONNECTION

There are multiple DV connections or the DV connection is looped. t You

cannot connect multiple devices. Connect only one player to this unit.

i.LINK CABLE: BUS RESET

The DV cable has been unplugged and plugged in again. t Check the DV cable

connection. Try to duplicate again.

PLAYER: RECORDING

The player is in the recording mode.

PLAYER: NO CASSETTE

There is no cassette in the player.

PLAYER: UNCONTROLLABLE

The player cannot be controlled, or the duplicate mode has been set to

MANUALq and the source tape has reached the end of the tape.

PLAYER: UNCONTROLLABLE

The player rejects control.

PLAYER: UNCONTROLLABLE

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

PLAYER: NOT DVCAM

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

PLAYER: UNCONTROLLABLE

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

or AUTOq.

PLAYER: TAPE INFO. UNKNOWN

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

(see page 99 (GB))

PLAYER: CM ERROR

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

PLAYER: EMERGENCY STOP

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

the player.

PLAYER: DEW STOP

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

manual of the player.

RECORDER: DVCAM NOT SELECTED

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

Set REC MODE to DVCAM.

RECORDER: NO CM

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

RECORDER: CM ERROR

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

(see page 99 (GB)).

RECORDER: STOP

The recorder (this unit) stopped while duplicating.

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STOP/

CAUTION

No.

Warning Message

Cause/Remedy

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

For details on self-

diagnostics, see page 100 (GB).

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

RECORDER: HEAD CLOG

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

(see page 98 (GB))

PLAYER: COPYRIGHT PROTECTED

A copyright protected signal is recorded on the cassette in the player. t You cannot copy a copyright protected signal.

RECORDER: SMALLER CM SIZE

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

b) c)

RECORDER: SHORTER TAPE

The player’s cassette tape length is longer than that of the recorder’s (this unit) cassette and duplication has failed. t Use a cassette with a tape length that is longer than the one in the player.

b) c)

RECORDER: SHORTER TAPE

The player’s cassette tape length is longer than that of the recorder’s (this unit) cassette and there is a possibility that the duplication may fail. t Use a cassette with a tape length that is longer than the one in the player. (This message is displayed as a caution for 10 seconds after the start of duplication.)

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

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

b) This unit detects tape length from the cassette memory

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

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

memory, this warning is not displayed.

Note

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

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Audio Dubbing

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

Note

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

For details on “AUDIO MODE,” see “AUDIO SET menu” on page 88 (GB).

Connection of external devices

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

Selecting the input channels for audio dubbing

You can dub the sound in the following channel combinations: channels 1/2 or channels 3/4. Set AUDIO DUB on the AUDIO SET menu to select the input channels for audio dubbing.

CH1,2: Selects the channel 1/2 combination. CH3,4: Selects the channel 3/4 combination. OFF: Disables audio dubbing.

Headphones

PHONES

Audio output

Audio input

Note

You cannot dub sound in the following channel combinations:

•Channels 1 to 4 simultaneously

•Only one channel

•Three channels simultaneously (excluding one channel)

•Channel 1/3, channel 2/4, channel 1/4 and channel 2/3 combinations

CH1/2

MIN MAX

CH3/4

Sound source

Monitor

MONITOR VIDEO

DSR-45/45P (rear panel)

AUDIO IN CH-1, CH-2 or CH-3, CH-4

DSR-45/45P (front panel)

Video input

MONITOR AUDIO

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Dubbing sound

Connect the unit and the sound source using a phono jack cable (not supplied).

Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a setting other than DV.

Switch the INPUT LEVEL selector to select the audio input signal level (–10, –2 or +4).

Play back the tape inserted in this unit.

At the point you want to start dubbing, press the PAUSE button to turn the unit to the playback pause mode.

While holding the AUDIO DUB button down, press the PLAY button to turn the unit to the audio dubbing pause mode.

The AUDIO DUB indicator on this unit lights.

Set the AUDIO INPUT switch to AUTO or MANU.

Adjust the recording level by turning the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs.

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

Press the PAUSE button.

The PAUSE indicator goes off and audio dubbing starts.

To pause audio dubbing

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

To stop audio dubbing

Press the STOP button.

To monitor the sound you want

Set the AUDIO MONITOR selector as follows:

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

the tape or the sound to be dubbed.

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

the tape or the sound to be dubbed.

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

dubbed sound.

Notes

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

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

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Operating the Menus

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

Notes

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

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

Displaying the menu

Set the CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector to ON or ON (BLACK BACK).

Set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to MENU.

The menu is superimposed on the LCD monitor.

Icons Submenus

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC PRESET UB PRESET TC ⁄ UB IN DV IN TC TC MAKE TC RUN TC FORMAT JOG TC OUT

RMT

CM DISP V A VTR ETC

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Changing the menu settings

Pressing the J/j buttons, select the menu icon you want to change, then press the EXEC button.

Pressing the J/j buttons, select the submenu you want to change, then press the EXEC button.

Pressing the J/j buttons, change the setting.

Press the EXEC button to return to the submenu.

Repeat steps 1 to 4, as needed.

To return to step 1

Press the J/j buttons to select

RETURN, then

press the EXEC button.

Menu Organization

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

TC/UB SET TC PRESET

(page 78 (GB))

UB PRESET

(page 78 (GB))

TC/UB IN

(page 78 (GB))

DV IN TC

(page 79 (GB))

TC MAKE

(page 79 (GB))

TC RUN

(page 79 (GB))

TC FORMAT

(page 79 (GB))

JOG TC OUT

(page 80 (GB))

DISPLAY SET DATA CODE

(page 85 (GB))

EE/PB SEL

(page 85 (GB))

LTR SIZE

(page 85 (GB))

COLOR BAR

(page 85 (GB))

DATE DISP

(page 86 (GB))

TIME DISP

(page 86 (GB))

VIDEO SET PB YNR

(page 86 (GB))

PB CNR

(page 86 (GB))

PB LEVEL

(page 87 (GB))

EXT SYNC

(page 87 (GB))

H PHASE

(page 87 (GB))

H PHASE F

(page 87 (GB))

SC PHASE

(page 88 (GB))

SC PHASE F

(page 88 (GB))

REMOTE LOCAL ENBL

(page 80 (GB))

PREROLL

(page 80 (GB))

POST CUEUP

(page 80 (GB))

STILL DLY

(page 80 (GB))

232C RATE

(page 80 (GB))

CM SET CM SEARCH

(page 81 (GB))

TITLE DISP

(page 81 (GB))

LABEL DISP

(page 81 (GB))

TAPE LABEL

(page 82 (GB))

ITEM ERASE

(page 83 (GB))

ERASE ALL

(page 84 (GB))

VTR SET REC MODE

(page 90 (GB))

AUTO INDEX

(page 90 (GB))

STILL PICT

(page 90 (GB))

FF/REW SPD

(page 90 (GB))

DUPLICATE

(page 91 (GB))

DV EE OUT

(page 91 (GB))

STILL TIME

(page 91 (GB))

FROM STILL

(page 91 (GB))

OTHERS COMMANDER

(page 92 (GB))

AC ON MODE

(page 92 (GB))

AUTO STBY

(page 92 (GB))

BEEP

(page 92 (GB))

LCD BRIGHT

(page 92 (GB))

LCD COLOR

(page 92 (GB))

CLOCK SET

(page 92 (GB))

HRS METER

(page 92 (GB))

AUDIO SET AUDIO MODE

(page 88 (GB))

AUDIO DUB

(page 88 (GB))

JOG AUDIO

(page 88 (GB))

REF LEVEL

(page 89 (GB))

AGC CH1,2

(page 89 (GB))

AGC CH3,4

(page 89 (GB))

LIMITER

(page 89 (GB))

a) DSR-45 only b) COLOUR BAR for DSR-45P c) LCD COLOUR for DSR-45P

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TC/UB SET

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

TC PRESET

(page 58 (GB))

Resets/Sets the time code value.

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

Note

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

UB PRESET

(page 59 (GB))

Resets/Sets the user bits value.

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

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

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

TC/UB IN

(page 60 (GB))

Selects the time code and user bits to record on the tape.

INTERNAL : Uses the internal time code/user bits. TC&UB EXT: Uses external time code/user bits. TC EXT: Uses an external time code and internal user bits. UB EXT: Uses the internal time code and external user bits.

Notes

• The time code output from this unit has some restrictions. For details, see pages 64 (GB), 65 (GB).

• Press the EXEC button to change the setting of this item. This will also be carried out the moment you switch the position of the DISPLAY SELECT selector to DATA or AUDIO.

Menu Contents

Initial settings are indicated with rectangles.

TC/UB SET menu

Note

All items other than JOG TC OUT can be set only when you record in DVCAM format.

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TC/UB SET

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

DV IN TC

(page 60 (GB))

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

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

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

EXTERNAL: Records the time code with video and audio signals input via the DV jack.

Notes

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

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

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

TC MAKE

(page 61 (GB))

Selects the time code when you start recording.

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

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

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

menu.

TC RUN

(page 61 (GB))

Selects the advancement mode (counting up).

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

used to set the current time as the initial time code value, or to synchronize the internal time code to an external time code.)

Notes

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

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

TC FORMAT

(page 61 (GB))

Selects the frame mode.

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

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

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

Notes

• This menu is displayed only for the DSR-45.

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

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TC/UB SET

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

JOG TC OUT

(page 61 (GB))

Controls the time code output from the TC OUT connector when the tape is played at a speed other than normal.

OFF : Does not output the time code. ON: Outputs the time code.

Note

Continuous time code is output only when the tape is played at a normal speed. When the unit is in the search mode, discontinuous time code is output.

POST CUEUP

Selects the information which the unit sends to an editing controller to let it know the state of the unit when the tape reaches a searched for point. (only for an RS-422A connection)

STOP : Informs the editing controller that the unit is in the stop mode. STILL: Informs the editing controller that the unit is in the playback pause mode.

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

REMOTE menu

RMT

REMOTE

LOCAL ENBL

(page 12 (GB))

Restricts the functions of the buttons on the front panel, the Remote Commander, and the Remote Control Unit (not supplied) connected to the CONTROL S IN jack, when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE.

NO KEY : Disables all buttons on the devices described above. EJECT: Disables all buttons except EJECT on the devices described above. STOP&EJECT: Disables all buttons except EJECT and STOP on the devices described

above.

ALL KEYS: Enables all buttons on the devices described above.

Notes

• Even if the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, the Remote Commander functions depend on the setting of this item. If you want to disable the Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.

• Press the EXEC button to change the setting of this item. This will also be carried out the moment you switch the position of the DISPLAY SELECT selector to DATA or AUDIO.

• While the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, if you change this item from ALL KEYS to any other setting, the setting is activated at that instant and the J, j, and EXEC buttons, which are used to adjust the menus, are disabled. To enable those buttons again, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL.

PREROLL Sets the duration of the preroll time. (only for an RS-422A connection)

3 SEC: Three seconds 5 SEC: Five seconds 7 SEC : Seven seconds 10 SEC: 10 seconds

Notes

• Depending on the types of editing controller used, the unit may take the preroll time set by the editing controller, ignoring setting of this item.

• On the editing controller, set the preroll time to five seconds or longer.

STILL DLY

Playback still delay can be set between 0 and 10 frames by 11 steps. You can set the delay which the unit turns to playback mode from still mode. (only for an RS-422A connection)

Note

The default is 0 frame.

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LABEL DISP

Selects whether or not to display the tape label.

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

Notes

• The tape label is displayed only on the LCD monitor or MONITOR VIDEO output.

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

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

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

CM SET menu

CM SET

CM SEARCH Selects the mode used to search scenes.

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

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

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

TITLE DISP Selects whether or not to display the title.

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

Notes

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

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

• The title is displayed only on the LCD monitor or MONITOR VIDEO output.

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

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

RMT

REMOTE

232C RATE Selects the baud rate via the RS-232C connector.

9600 : 9600 bps 19200: 19200 bps

Note

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

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Submenu

Setting

(page)

CM SET

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

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

: Cassette with cassette memory : Cassette without cassette memory

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

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

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

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

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

Note

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

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

• The cassette does not have cassette memory.

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

• The cassette is write-protected.

• The tape is being recorded.

• The tape is being duplicated.

• The cassette memory is being used.

TAPE LABEL

__________ A

F K

P U Z

L Q V &

D I N S X ?

E J O T Y !

1 6 ' [ [

2 7 .

3 8 ,

4 9 /

5 0 –

] ]

TAPE LABEL

__________

A F K P U Z

B G L Q V &

C H M R W

D I N S X ?

E J O T Y !

1 6 ' [ [

2 7

3 8 ,

4 9 /

5 0 – ] ]

TAPE LABEL

__________

A F K P U Z

B G

L Q V &

D I N S X ?

E J O T Y !

1 6 ' [ [

2 7 .

3 8 ,

4 9 /

5 0 –

] ]

TAPE LABEL

S_________

A F K P U Z

B G L Q V &

C H M R W

D I N S X ?

E J O T Y !

1 6 ' [ [

2 7

3 8 ,

4 9 /

5 0 – ] ]

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ITEM ERASE

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

INDEX ALL

TITLE ALL DATE ALL PHOTO ALL RETURN

RETURN OK

TC RMT CM DISP

A VTR ETC

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

INDEX ALL

TITLE ALL DATE ALL PHOTO ALL RETURN

RETURN OK

RMT

CM DISP V A VTR ETC

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

: Cassette with cassette memory

: Cassette without cassette memory

The available items are as follows:

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

You can erase an item as follows:

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

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

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

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

Notes

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

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

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

INDEX ALL

TITLE ALL DATE ALL PHOTO ALL RETURN

RETURN EXECUTE

TC RMT CM DISP V A VTR ETC

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

INDEX ALL

TITLE ALL DATE ALL PHOTO ALL RETURN

ERASING

TC RMT CM DISP

A VTR ETC

CM SET

ITEM ERASE

INDEX ALL

TITLE ALL DATE ALL PHOTO ALL RETURN

COMPLETE

RMT

CM DISP V A VTR ETC

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Submenu

Setting

(page)

CM SET

CM SEARCH TITLE DISP LABEL DISP TAPE LABEL ITEM ERASE

ERASE ALL

RETURN

RETURN OK

TC RMT CM DISP V A VTR ETC

CM SET

CM SEARCH TITLE DISP LABEL DISP TAPE LABEL ITEM ERASE

ERASE ALL

RETURN

TC RMT CM DISP V A VTR ETC

RETURN OK

CM SET

CM SEARCH TITLE DISP LABEL DISP TAPE LABEL ITEM ERASE

ERASE ALL

RETURN

RETURN EXECUTE

TC RMT CM DISP

A VTR ETC

CM SET

CM SEARCH TITLE DISP LABEL DISP TAPE LABEL ITEM ERASE

ERASE ALL

RETURN

ERASING

TC RMT CM DISP V A VTR ETC

CM SET

CM SEARCH TITLE DISP LABEL DISP TAPE LABEL ITEM ERASE

ERASE ALL

RETURN

COMPLETE

TC RMT CM DISP V A VTR ETC

ERASE ALL

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

: Tape with cassette memory : Tape without cassette memory

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

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

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

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

Note

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

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

• The cassette does not have cassette memory.

• The cassette is write-protected.

• The tape is being recorded.

• The tape is being duplicated.

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DISPLAY SET menu

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

DISP

DISPLAY

SET

DATA CODE

(page 36 (GB))

Selects whether or not to display the data codes on the LCD monitor and the MONITOR VIDEO output.

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

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

NORMAL : Normal size 2×: Double height size

EE/PB SEL

(page 17 (GB))

Sets the stop, fast-forward and rewind modes.

EE : Outputs EE pictures (sound, time code). PB: Mutes the image and sound.

Notes

• Even if EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu is set to ON, the line-outs (VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT OUT, S VIDEO OUT) in the EE mode are delayed from those of the input signals as follows:

– delayed for two lines when signals are input via the VIDEO IN REF.IN connector. – delayed for one line when signals are input via the S VIDEO IN or COMPONENT IN

connector.

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

REC button

Image

Sound

Time code

EE picture of the input image

EE sound of the input sound

(See page 63 (GB))

DUP button Image input to

the DV jack

Sound input to the DV jack

AUDIO DUB button

Mute screen (black)

EE sound of the input sound

No button is pressed

Mute screen (black)

Mute (no sound)

COLOR BAR (for DSR-45) / COLOUR BAR (for DSR-45P)

Displays/hides the color bars.

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

Notes

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

• The color bars are displayed only on the LCD monitor or MONITOR VIDEO output.

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

• You cannot adjust the MONITOR VIDEO output. Do not use the color bars output from the MONITOR VIDEO jack as a reference signal.

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

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

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Submenu

Setting

(page)

DISP

DISPLAY

SET

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

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

Note

The default is M/D/Y for the DSR-45; and D/M/Y for the DSR-45P.

TIME DISP

Selects the form of the time displayed on the search screen or of the data codes and so on.

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

Note

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

VIDEO SET menu

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

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

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

Notes

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

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

PB CNR

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

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

Notes

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

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

Note

To perform the adjustment in H PHASE, H PHASE F, SC PHASE, or SC PHASE F, you must set EXT SYNC to ON and input the reference video signals to the VIDEO IN REF.IN connector.

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Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

VIDEO SET

PB LEVEL

(page 68 (GB))

Adjusts the output video signal levels. (This is available only when the mode is playback, playback pause, slow playback, cue, or review.)

SETUP: Switches the luminance signal setup level (0% or 7.5%). (This item is only for the

DSR-45. The setup level for the DSR-45P is fixed to 0%.)

Y LEVEL: Adjusts the Y signal level of the component signals. (If you change this, the Y

signal level of the composite video and S VIDEO will also be changed.)

R-Y LEVEL: Adjusts the R-Y signal level of the component signals. (If you change this,

the chrominance level of the composite video and S VIDEO will also be changed.)

B-Y LEVEL: Adjusts the B-Y signal level of the component signals. (If you change this,

the chrominance level of the composite video and S VIDEO will also be changed.)

CHROMA: Adjusts the chrominance level in the composite signals.

Notes

• You can adjust the video levels only while playing the tape.

• Adjust the video levels by looking at the bars (except SETUP). (The triangles under the bars are displayed in green when the settings are set to the factory preset values.)

• The SETUP default is 0%. Other defaults are their center values.

• The output video signals can be adjusted only for VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT OUT, or S VIDEO OUT.

• Set SETUP to 7.5% only if the tape has been recorded at 0% and you want to play back the tape at 7.5%. If you play back a 7.5% tape at the 7.5% setting, the tape will not be played at the proper brightness. If you set SETUP at 0% and if you play back a 7.5% tape, the tape will be played at 7.5%. (You cannot play the tape at 0%.)

EXT SYNC Switches the externally synchronized playback setting.

OFF : No external synchronization ON: External synchronization

Notes

• It may take three or more seconds until a stable image is output in the externallysynchronized playback mode.

• In the externally-synchronized playback mode, jitter may appear on the MONITOR VIDEO output or on the LCD monitor image. Use the VIDEO OUT connector to output an externally-synchronized image. Set this item to OFF when you use the MONITOR VIDEO output.

H PHASE

(page 66 (GB))

Roughly adjusts the sync phase in the externally-synchronized playback mode. Press the J/j buttons to move the bar and press the EXEC button to select. (The triangle under the bar is displayed in green when the setting is set to the factory preset value.)

Notes

• You can adjust this item only in the externally-synchronized playback mode.

• If you change this item, the H PHASE F value will be set to the factory preset value.

H PHASE F

(page 66 (GB))

Finely adjusts the sync phase in the externally-synchronized playback mode. Press the J/j buttons to move the bar and press the EXEC button to select. (The triangle under the bar is displayed in green when the setting is set to the factory preset value.)

Notes

• You can adjust this item only in the externally-synchronized playback mode.

• If you change the H PHASE value, this item is set to the factory preset value.

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Submenu

Setting

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VIDEO SET

SC PHASE

(page 66 (GB))

Reverses the subcarrier phase in the externally-synchronized playback mode.

0 DEG : The subcarrier phase is not reversed. 180 DEG: The subcarrier phase is reversed.

Note

You can adjust this item only in the externally-synchronized playback mode.

SC PHASE F

(page 66 (GB))

Finely adjusts the subcarrier phase in the externally-synchronized playback mode. Press the J/j buttons to move the bar and press the EXEC button to select. (The triangle under the bar is displayed in green when the setting is set to the factory preset value.)

Note

You can adjust this item only in the externally-synchronized playback mode.

AUDIO SET menu

AUDIO SET

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

(page)

AUDIO MODE

(page 74 (GB))

Selects the audio mode.

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

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

Notes

• When signals are input via the DV jack, the audio mode of the signals to be recorded is the same as that of the input signals. The setting of this item is ignored.

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

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

AUDIO DUB

(page 74 (GB))

Selects the input channel for audio dubbing.

CH1,2: Selects channels 1 and 2. CH3,4 : Selects channels 3 and 4. OFF: Disables audio dubbing.

Note

You cannot change the setting of this item while dubbing the sound.

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

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

Note

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

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Submenu

Setting

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REF LEVEL

(page 29 (GB))

Switches the center levels of the audio level meters displayed on the fine audio levels screen.

–12dB: Sets the level to –12 dB. –18dB: Sets the level to –18 dB. –20dB: Sets the level to –20 dB.

Notes

• The default is –20 dB for DSR-45; –18 dB for DSR-45P.

• The standard output level of the AUDIO OUT connectors is +4 dBu. This is equivalent to –20 dB for the DSR-45, or –18 dB for the DSR-45P from full bit (maximum audio level). This level is fixed and does not change even if you change this item setting.

• Changing this level does not change the audio gain of this unit. Turn the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs to adjust the recording level accordingly.

AGC CH1,2

(page 29 (GB))

Links/separates the AGC (Auto Gain Control) in channels 1 and 2.

SEPARATE : AGC is not linked. (Channels 1 and 2 sound gains are separated.) LINKED: AGC is linked. (Channels 1 and 2 sound gains are linked as a pair.)

Notes

• This setting is disabled when inputting signals from the DV jack.

• The LINKED setting changes to enabled after you set the AUDIO INPUT switch on the front panel to AUTO.

AGC CH3, 4

(page 29 (GB))

Links/separates the AGC (Auto Gain Control) in channels 3 and 4.

SEPARATE : AGC is not linked. (Channels 3 and 4 sound gains are separated.) LINKED: AGC is linked. (Channels 3 and 4 sound gains are linked as a pair.)

Notes

• This setting is disabled when inputting signals from the DV jack.

• The LINKED setting changes to enabled after you set the AUDIO INPUT switch on the front panel to AUTO.

LIMITER

Turns the limiter on/off.

OFF : No limiter ON: Uses the limiter.

Notes

• This setting is disabled when inputting signals from the DV jack.

• This setting is available only when you have set the AUDIO INPUT switch on the front panel to MANU.

• Make sure to set the INPUT LEVEL selector on the rear panel correctly. Even if you have set this item to ON, the limiter will not work for a sound that exceeds the dynamic range of the input amplifier.

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Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

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VTR

VTR SET

REC MODE

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

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

Notes

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

• You cannot change the setting while recording.

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

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

recorded portions, picture and sound may be distorted. – The picture and sound will be recorded unsynchronized. (unlock mode) – The time code is fixed to the drop frame mode. (only for DSR-45) – The DV IN TC setting on the TC/UB SET menu becomes invalid. The unit records

internal time code.

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

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

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

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

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

AUTO INDEX

(page 44 (GB))

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

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

STILL PICT Switches the image displayed in the still mode.

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

Note

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

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

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

picture.

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

times normal speed for the DSR-45; about 17 times normal speed for the DSR-45P) while displaying the picture. However, if you use a tape recorded in the SP mode of the DV format, the maximum tape speed will be about 24 times normal speed, on both models.

Note

If you intend to edit using an RS-422A connection, set this item to SHUTTLEMAX.

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Setting

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VTR

VTR SET

DUPLICATE

(page 69 (GB))

Switches the duplicate mode.

AUTOq

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

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

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

recorder. (The cassette memory is not duplicated.)

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

duplicated.)

Note

You cannot change the setting of this item during duplication.

DV EE OUT

(page 42 (GB))

Selects the output from the DV jack in the EE mode.

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

Note

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

STILL TIME

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

the time interval set in STILL TIME.

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

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OTHERS menu

Icon/Menu

Submenu

Setting

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OTHERS

COMMANDER

(page 26 (GB))

Selects the control device.

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

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

Note

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

AC ON MODE

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

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

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

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

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

BEEP

Selects whether or not the unit beeps.

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

LCD BRIGHT

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

LCD COLOR (for the DSR-

45) / LCD COLOUR (for the DSR-45P)

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

CLOCK SET

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

Notes

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

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

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

HRS METER

(page 100 (GB))

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

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

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