Sony HDW-D2000 User Manual

HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER

HDW-D2000

OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 1)

[English]

WARNING

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reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
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interference in which case the user will be required to
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1.Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains)/Appliance
Connector/Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to
the safety regulations of each country if applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/Plug
conforming to the following ratings, which meets power
supply voltage of each country.

Rating: 10A or more

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Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
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This product is intended for use in the following
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TV studio).

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
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to operate this equipment.

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

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA

ONLY.

If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power
cord specified below.

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)

Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG

wires
Length Less than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V
may require the use of a different line cord or
attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,
refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1
Overview

Chapter 2
Location and Function of
Parts

Chapter 3
Preparations

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

1-2 Example System Configuration .................................................... 1-3

2-1 Control Panels ................................................................................ 2-1

2-1-1 Upper Control Panel .............................................................. 2-2

2-1-2 Lower Control Panel .............................................................. 2-3

2-1-3 Switch Panel ........................................................................ 2-14

2-2 Connector Panel ........................................................................... 2-15

3-1 Connections to External Devices................................................... 3-1

3-1-1 Connections to Digital Devices ............................................. 3-1

3-2 Reference Sync Signals .................................................................. 3-2

3-2-1 Selecting Reference Signal Depending on

Operational Status .................................................................. 3-2

3-2-2 Connecting Reference Signals ............................................... 3-3

3-3 Setup ................................................................................................ 3-5

3-4 Superimposed Character Information ......................................... 3-6

3-5 Cassettes .......................................................................................... 3-8

3-5-1 Cassette Types........................................................................ 3-8

3-5-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ............................................ 3-8

3-5-3 Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings ....................... 3-9

3-6 Using a Memory Stick .................................................................. 3-10

3-6-1 Notes on Memory Stick ....................................................... 3-10

Chapter 4
Recording and Playback

Chapter 5
Editing

4-1 Recording ........................................................................................ 4-1

4-1-1 Preparations for Recording .................................................... 4-1

4-1-2 Recording Time Code and User Bit Values ........................... 4-2

4-1-3 Recording Procedure ............................................................. 4-4

4-2 Playback .......................................................................................... 4-5

4-2-1 Preparations for Playback ...................................................... 4-5

4-2-2 Playback Procedures .............................................................. 4-6

4-2-3 Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) Playback ........................ 4-10

5-1 Automatic Editing .......................................................................... 5-1

5-1-1 Overview ............................................................................... 5-1

5-1-2 Switch and Menu Settings ..................................................... 5-2

5-1-3 Selecting the Editing Mode ................................................... 5-3

5-1-4 Setting Edit Points ................................................................. 5-3

5-1-5 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points ...................................... 5-6

5-1-6 Cue-up to Edit Points and Preroll .......................................... 5-7

5-1-7 Preview .................................................................................. 5-7

5-1-8 Carrying Out Automatic Editing............................................ 5-8

5-2 DMC Editing................................................................................. 5-11

5-2-1 Overview of DMC Editing .................................................. 5-11

5-2-2 Carrying Out DMC Editing ................................................. 5-12

5-3 Special Automatic Editing Methods ........................................... 5-13

5-3-1 Quick Editing ....................................................................... 5-13

5-3-2 Continuous Editing .............................................................. 5-13

5-3-3 Standalone Editing ............................................................... 5-14

5-3-4 Manual Editing .................................................................... 5-14

5-3-5 Preread Editing .................................................................... 5-14

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Table of Contents

Chapter 6
Shot Mark Function

Chapter 7
Tele-File

Chapter 8
UMID Functions

6-1 Overview ......................................................................................... 6-1

6-2 Shot Mark Operation Menu .......................................................... 6-2

6-3 Shot Mark Operations ................................................................... 6-3

6-3-1 Reading Shot Marks .............................................................. 6-3

6-3-2 Writing Shot Marks................................................................ 6-3

6-3-3 Shot Mark List Operations .................................................... 6-4

6-3-4 Cuing Up to Shot Marks ........................................................ 6-6

6-3-5 Reading In Shot Data ............................................................. 6-7

6-3-6 Sorting Shot Marks ................................................................ 6-8

7-1 Overview of Tele-File Functions ................................................... 7-1

7-2 Opening the Tele-File Menu .......................................................... 7-2

7-3 Tele-File Menu ................................................................................ 7-3

7-3-1 Clip Data Display .................................................................. 7-3

7-3-2 Preroll and Cue Up Using Clip Data ..................................... 7-6

7-3-3 Modifying Clip Data .............................................................. 7-7

7-3-4 Undo/Resume Functions ...................................................... 7-10

7-3-5 Displaying and Modifying Attribute Data ........................... 7-11

8-1 Overview of UMID Functions ....................................................... 8-1

8-2 Recording UMIDs .......................................................................... 8-2

8-3 UMID Output and Display ............................................................ 8-4

8-3-1 UMID Output Settings ........................................................... 8-4

8-3-2 UMID Display ....................................................................... 8-4

Chapter 9
Function Menu

Chapter 10
Setup Menus

Chapter 11
Maintenance and
Inspection

Appendix

9-1 Overview ......................................................................................... 9-1

9-1-1 Function Menu Configuration ............................................... 9-1

9-1-2 Using the Function Menu ...................................................... 9-2

9-2 Function Menu Item List ............................................................... 9-3

10-1 Setup Menu Configuration ........................................................ 10-1

10-2 Setup Menu Operations ............................................................. 10-2

10-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu .................................................. 10-7

10-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu......................................... 10-10

11-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs....................... 11-1

11-2 Head Cleaning............................................................................. 11-1

11-3 Error Messages ........................................................................... 11-2

11-4 Moisture Condensation .............................................................. 11-4

11-5 Regular Checks ........................................................................... 11-5

11-5-1 Digital Hours Meter ........................................................... 11-5

11-5-2 Maintenance Timings ........................................................ 11-6

Specifications......................................................................................... A-1

Index ....................................................................................................... I-1

2 Table of Contents

1-1 Features

Chapter 1 Overview

The HDW-D2000 is a high-definition (HD) digital
videocassette recorder based on the HDCAM format.
This unit uses large scale integrated circuits for signal
processing, and has a simple internal construction,
allowing it to provide functionality at least equivalent
to a conventional VTR in a compact (4U size),
lightweight, and low power consumption design.
In addition to HDCAM format recording and
playback, the unit can also play back tapes recorded in
the Digital Betacam and MPEG IMX formats.

HDCAM format

The HDCAM format uses the same 12.65-mm width
tape as the conventional Betacam series. It provides
high definition images, offering up to two hours of
recording. For video signal compression, prefiltration
and coefficient recording technologies are used.

Direction of tape travel

Video

Audio

Video

CUE track

Direction of head
motion

a)

SAT

High-precision digital signal processing
and range of interfaces

Chapter 1 Overview

The digital signal processing uses HD 4:2:2
component video signals complying with SMPTE
292M, which are converted into parallel data and then
compressed into HDCAM format.
The audio signals are based on AES/EBU format, and
are subjected to digital signal processing without being
compressed.

The unit is equipped with a high definition to standard
definition (HD to SD) downward converter, and has
the following interfaces as standard equipment, for
ease of connection to different external devices.

•SD analog composite signal output

•SD analog component signal output

•Analog audio signal input/output (4 channels)

• HDSDI SMPTE 292M input/output (HD digital
video/audio, 4 channels)

•SDI SMPTE 259M output (component digital video/
audio, 4 channels)

•AES/EBU serial digital audio input/output (4
channels)

•SDTI SMPTE 305M input/output (HDCAM video/
audio data) (Option)

• Time code input/output

• CUE audio input/output

Control (CTL) track

a) Supplemental Automatic Tracking signal

Time code track

High-performance heads and compatibility
functions

The newly developed high-performance heads and
dynamic tracking (DT) technology provide high­density recording and playback in narrow tracks with
high reliability. The VTR automatically detects the
recording format of tapes when they are loaded, so that
no menu settings need to be made when changing
formats.

High quality four-channel audio

High quality 20 bit/48 kHz AES/EBU digital audio is
supported. There are four digital audio input/output
channels, and four analog audio input/output channels.

Multifunction control panel

While built in a compact 4U size, this unit has a front
panel which provides a wide range of functions while
maintaining existing operability.

Basic operation buttons and jog/shuttle
dial

The basic buttons and jog/shuttle dial for VTR and
editing operations are provided in the conventional
VTR layout, ensuring continuity with conventional
operating panels.

Chapter 1 Overview 1-1

1-1 Features

Chapter 1 Overview

Time data display

This can be selected to display a CTL counter value,
time code value, or time code user bits. It can also
display edit points and edit durations.

Menu-based control interface

The time data/menu display shows not only various
values and settings, but also the pages of a menu
system for commonly used functions. You can use the
function keys and MULTI CONTROL knob to easily
change settings.

High quality variable speed playback and
digital jog sound function

In HDCAM, Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format
playback, the dedicated playback DT heads allow
smooth, noiseless playback.
In slow motion operation, the digital jog sound
function provides the same ease of operation as for a
conventional analog VTR.

Wide range of editing functions

By combining two units, you can carry out both
assemble editing and insert editing automatically. All
of the necessary editing functions are provided to set
and amend edit points, to preview and review results of
editing, and so on.

DMC editing

This allows automatic editing with a varying playback
speed memorized beforehand for an edit segment.

Preread editing

This allows you to play back prerecorded video and
audio material, edit it by applying effects with an
external device, and then rerecord in real time on the
same tape.

Cross-fade editing

In audio editing, to avoid unnatural effects at edit
points, you can fade the audio track. You can select
cut-in, fade-in, fade-out, or cross-fade.

Downward converter function

The unit has an HD-to-SD downward converter
function, and can output standard definition SDI,
analog component and analog composite signals even
while playing back an HDCAM format tape.

Upward converter function

The unit features a standard definition to high
definition (SD-to-HD) upward converter as standard
equipment. This allows high-quality HD signals to be
output even when playing back tapes recorded in
formats other than HDCAM.

Tele-File functions

Tele-File enables data writing/reading between
cassettes with memory labels and VTRs. It increases
the efficiency of operations such as recording,
playback and editing, and source data management.

Remote control function

Split editing

In insert editing, this allows editing with the audio IN
and OUT points to be displaced from the video edit
points.

1-2 Chapter 1 Overview

This unit can be controlled from an external remote
controller or editor through an interface complying
with RS-422A (serial 9-pin). Since two remote control
connectors are provided, you can also control a
number of VTRs simultaneously.

1-2 Example System Configuration

The following conceptual diagram shows an example
of use.

BVE-series editor

SDTI (optional)

Chapter 1 Overview

Tape control

Digital cassette

Video monitor

Audio monitor

HDSDI/Analog
composite

Analog audio

HDW-D2000

HDSDI

HDSDI

SDTI (optional)

Analog composite/component

SDI

Audio/video
server system

HD VTR

SD VTR

Chapter 1 Overview 1-3

2-1 Control Panels

There are three control panels, as follows:

•Upper control panel

• Lower control panel

•Switch panel

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Upper control panel

Lower control panel

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Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

(see page 2-2)

(see page 2-3)

KEY INHI

ON

PANEL SEL

OFF

CONTROL PANEL

FRONTREAR

Switch panel (access by opening the lower control panel)

To open the lower control panel

Push in the lower control panel unlock buttons to open
the lower control panel. You can fix the lower control
panel in any of five positions between vertical and
horizontal.

Lower control panel unlock buttons

(see page 2-14)

To close the lower control panel

Push up the folding levers on both sides at the same
time allowing the lower control panel to close.

Note

When closing the lower control panel, be careful not to
catch your fingers in the panel.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1

2-1 Control Panels

2-1-1 Upper Control Panel

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

1 POWER switch

2 REMOTE buttons and RS-232C indicator

3 EJECT button

POWER

PHONES

5 PHONES jack and control

REMOTE

1(9P) 2(50P) RS-232C

EJECT

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4 Format indicators

Digital BETACAM

MPEG IMX

HDCAM

Cassette compartment

1 POWER switch

Pressing the ‘ ) ’ side of the switch powers the unit on.
When the unit is powered on, the audio setting display
section (see page 2-4) and the time data/menu display
section (see page 2-7) light.

2 REMOTE buttons and RS-232C indicator

Press the 1 (9P) button or 2 (50P) button to select the
device controlling this unit.

1(9P): This unit is controlled by the device connected

to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE
1-OUT(9P) connector. The button lights when
pressed.

2(50P): This unit is controlled by the device

connected to the REMOTE 2 PARALLEL
I/O(50P) connector. The button lights when
pressed.

RS-232C indicator: This indicator lights when this

unit is controlled through the RS-232C connector.

3 EJECT button

To eject the cassette, press this button. While the
cassette is being ejected, this button lights.
When using the lower control panel as remote control
panel, press the DELETE button and STOP button at
the same time to eject the cassette.

4 Format indicators

The indicator (MPEG IMX, Digital BETACAM, or
HDCAM) corresponding to the current recording or
playback format lights.

5 PHONES jack and control

Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of
8 ohms, to monitor the sound during recording,
playback and editing.
The control knob adjusts the volume.
It is possible to set an internal board switch so that the
output volume from the MONITOR OUTPUT L and R
connectors is controlled simultaneously.

For details, refer to the Installation Manual.

Note

Ejecting with the EJECT button is a local operation. It
is not possible to eject a cassette in another unit by
remote control.

2-2 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

2-1-2 Lower Control Panel

1 Audio control section

(see page 2-4)

2 CHANNEL CONDITION

indicator

(see page 2-6)

3 Menu control buttons

(see page 2-6)

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5 MULTI CONTROL knob and PUSH/

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6 RESET button

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9 Tape transport control section

(see page 2-7)

(see page 2-8)

(see page 2-8)

7 Search control section

(see page 2-10)

(see page 2-10)

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indicator

(see page 2-12)

qs PLAYER button and RECORDER

button

(see page 2-12)

(see page 2-12)

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-3

2-1 Control Panels

1 Audio control section

1 Audio selection function selector buttons

2 DISPLAY FULL/FINE button

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

5 REC controls

3 Audio setting display section

4 Audio monitor

signal selection
buttons

6 PB controls

For information about how to operate in input signal
selection mode, mixing setting mode, and monitor signal
selection mode, see the descriptions of the audio monitor
signal selection buttons 4 on page 2-5.

2 DISPLAY FULL/FINE button

Pressing this button toggles the display mode of the
level meters in the audio setting display section
between FULL and FINE.

FULL: The display covers the range –60 dB to 0 dB

or –40 dB to +20 dB as selected using setup menu
item 806. In this mode the segment of the display
corresponding to the current audio level and all
lower segments light.

FINE: The display is enlarged, with a step of

0.25 dB. A segment indicating the reference level
lights. In this mode only the segment of the
display corresponding to the current audio level
lights. If the audio level exceeds the maximum
display level, the top segment flashes, and if the
audio level goes below the minimum display
level, the bottom segment flashes.

1 Audio selection function selector buttons

INPUT (input signal selection mode) button:

Pressing this button puts the unit into input signal
selection mode. In the audio setting display
section, indicators flash to indicate the currently
selected signal for each channel (HDSDI, SDTI,
AES/EBU, or ANA). In this state, you can use the
audio monitor signal selection buttons to select the
signal to input to each channel.
Pressing this button again takes the unit out of
input signal selection mode and puts it into
monitor signal selection mode.

MIXING (mixing setting mode) button: Pressing

this button puts the unit into mixing setting mode.
In the audio setting display section, the MIX
indicator flashes. In this state, you can use the
audio monitor signal selection buttons to specify
which input channel signal will be recorded on
which audio track on the tape.
Pressing this button again takes the unit out of
mixing setting mode and puts it into monitor
signal selection mode.

3 Audio setting display section

Input signal indicator

DATA indicator

MIX indicator

OVER indicator

HDSDI SDTI
AES/EBU/ANA

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DATA

MIX 1 2 3 4

OVER

dB dB

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60
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-20

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EMPH

EMPH indicator

Input channel
indicator

Level meter

Monitor channel L
and R indicators

Input signal indicator: Indicates the currently

selected input signal (HDSDI, SDTI, AES/EBU,
or ANA for analog) for the corresponding audio
input channel.

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DATA indicator: Lights when the audio output

signals are recognized as data with the unit in

1)

recording, E-E

, or playback mode.

MIX (mixing) indicator: Flashes when a mixing

setting operation is enabled for the corresponding
audio track. The indicator showing the number of
the selected input channel lights.

OVER indicator: While the unit is in recording or

playback mode, this lights when the level of the
audio signal on the corresponding channel exceeds
the maximum level that can be indicated on the
level meter.

Level meter: Displays the audio signal level when

the unit is in recording or playback mode. You can
use the setup menu to switch the display mode
between PEAK.0 (0 dB is maximum level) and
REF.0 (0 dB is the reference level). You can also
use the DISPLAY FULL/FINE button 2 to
enlarge the display only near the reference level.

Input channel indicator: Indicates the input channel

from which audio signals are recorded on the
audio track. Two numbers light to indicate that
signals from the corresponding input channels are
mixed for recording.

Monitor channel L and R indicators: Indicate

whether or not the signals of the track are output
to the MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connectors and
PHONES jack. ‘L’ lights to indicate output to the
left monitor channel, and ‘R’ lights to indicate
output to the right monitor channel.

EMPH (emphasis) indicator: While the unit is in

recording or playback mode, this lights when the
emphasis setting is on for the audio signal on the
corresponding track.

4 Audio monitor signal selection buttons (CH1 to
CH4, and CUE)

The function of these buttons depends on the signal
selection mode set with the audio selection function
selector buttons (INPUT, MIXING) 1 as follows.

Input signal selection mode (the input signal
indicator flashes): The buttons in the upper row

select signals for each audio input channel.
When the CH1 to CH4 buttons are pressed, the
selected signal cycles between HDSDI t AES/
EBU t ANA(LOG) t HDSDI.

Mixing setting mode (the MIX indicator flashes):

The buttons in the lower row (REC row) select the
tracks (audio channels on the tape) to contain the
mixed signals. In the audio setting display section,
the MIX indicator for the corresponding track
flashes. The buttons in the upper row (EXT row)
select the input channel signals to record on the
corresponding track. By pressing two buttons at
the same time, you can specify that the signals of
two input channels be mixed for recording.
For example, if you want to record the mixed
signals of input channels 1 and 4 on track 3, press
the CH3 button in the lower row (REC row), and
then simultaneously press the CH1 and CH4
buttons in the upper row (EXT row). The settings
for signal mixing become valid when the MIXING
button is pressed.

Note

Before selecting signals from two input channels
for recording in one recorder channel, check to be
sure that the emphasis settings (ON or OFF) of the
two input channels are the same. Recording and
playback of mixed signals cannot be carried out
correctly if the emphasis settings are different.
The EMPH indicator in the audio setting display
section lights for channels with the emphasis
setting on.

Monitor signal selection mode (the input signal
indicator and the MIX indicator do not flash):

The buttons in the upper and lower rows select
tracks to be output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L
and R connectors on the connector panel or the
PHONES jack on the upper control panel. The
buttons in the upper row (L row) select tracks for
output to the MONITOR OUTPUT L connector,
and the buttons on the lower row (R row) select
tracks for output to the MONITOR OUTPUT R
connector. You can obtain the mixed output of
multiple tracks by simultaneously pressing
multiple buttons in the upper or lower rows. For
example, simultaneously press the CH1, CH2, and
CH3 buttons in the upper row to mix the signals of
audio tracks 1, 2, and 3 for output to the
MONITOR OUTPUT L connector.

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1) E-E mode: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric mode”.
In this mode, video and audio signals input to the VTR
are output after passing through internal electric circuits,

but not through magnetic conversion circuits such as
heads and tapes. This can be used to check input signals
and for adjusting input signal levels.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-5

2-1 Control Panels

To monitor CH5 to CH8 in MPEG IMX playback,
press the CUE button to switch between CH1 to
CH4 and CH5 to CH8, and then select the desired
channels.

5 REC (recording) controls

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

These individually adjust the recording levels on
channels 1 to 4, and cue audio.
To set the recording level, put the unit into E-E mode,
press to protrude the control knobs and adjust the level
while watching the level meters.
When the control knobs are pushed in, the recording
levels return to the preset levels and cannot be
adjusted.

For details about selecting the E-E mode, see the
description of the REC button in the tape transport control
section (see page 2-10) and function menu HOME page (see
page 9-3).

6 PB (playback) controls

These adjust individually the playback levels on
channels 1 to 4, and cue audio.
During playback, press to protrude the control knobs
and adjust the level while monitoring the audio level
indication on the level meters in the audio setting
display section.
When the control knobs are pushed in, the playback
levels return to the preset levels, and cannot be
adjusted.

2 CHANNEL CONDITION indicator

A three-color indicator shows the state of the playback
signal.

Green: The state of the playback signal is good.
Yellow: The playback signal is somewhat

deteriorated, but playback is possible.

Red: The playback signal is deteriorated.

When this indicator remains on, head cleaning or
an internal inspection is necessary.

3 Menu control buttons

These buttons are used for function menu (see the
following section “Overview of the function menu”)

and setup menu (see Chapter 10) operations. The page
buttons (V, v, and HOME) select menu pages, and the
function buttons (F1 to F6) make function settings.

V: Selects the next page in the order HOME t 1 t

2 t 3 t 4 t 5 t 6 t HOME.

v: Selects the next page in the order HOMEt6 t5

t 4 t 3 t 2 t 1 t HOME.

HOME: Selects the function menu HOME page.
When at least one user-defined function key is set in

the HOME2 page, pressing the HOME button
toggles the menu page display between HOME
and HOME2.

F1 to F6: Make settings for the items displayed in the

upper line of the menu display (the menu item
display line). Pressing one of these buttons
changes the setting for the corresponding item and
displays the setting in the lower line of the menu
display.

If there is no setting displayed in the lower line of
the menu display, even though a menu item is
displayed in the upper line, pressing the
corresponding function button moves to a lower
menu level.

Overview of the function menu

The function menu provides convenient access to
frequently used function settings, such as input video
signal selection and time code settings.

For details on the function menu, see Chapter 9.

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Time data type indicator

This indicates the type of data displayed in the time
data display area 1.

LTC (longitudinal time code): Time code recorded

on a longitudinal track on the tape

LUB: LTC user bit values
VITC (vertical interval time code): Time code

recorded in the vertical blanking interval

VIUB: VITC user bit value

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2 Menu display

1 Time data display

This displays indicators relating to time data and other
indicators.

Time data display area 1

Time data type indicator

DF indicator

LTC indicator

VITC indicator

Capstan lock mode indicator

System frequency indicator

Tape format/line standard indicator

CONFI (ON)/PREREAD
indicators

59.94

Speed indication

Time data display area 2

area

Time data display area 1

Normally this displays a CTL count, time code value,
or user bit value according to the setting in function
menu HOME page for F4 (CTL/TC).

DF (drop-frame) indicator (for 59.94i, 29.97PsF
mode only)

This lights when values of drop-frame mode time code
are displayed.

LTC indicator

Regardless of the display in the time data display
area 1, this indicator lights when LTC values are being
read or recorded.

VITC indicator

Regardless of the display in time data display
area 1, this indicator lights when VITC values are
being read or recorded.

Capstan lock mode indicator

This indicates the capstan lock mode (2F or 4F) set in
function menu page 4 or in setup menu item 106.

System frequency indicator

This indicator shows the current system frequency.

Tape format/line standard indicator

This shows information about the tape format and the
line standard conversion status.
Following are some examples and their meanings.

IMX 1080: Signals recorded in MPEG IMX format

are output after conversion to 1080 line standard
format signals.

DB 1035: Signals recorded in Digital Betacam format

are output after conversion to 1035 line standard
format signals.

1035t1080: HDCAM signals recorded in 1035 line

standard format are output after conversion to
1080 line standard signals.

HD 1080: HDCAM signals recorded in 1080 line

standard format are output with no change.

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2-1 Control Panels

CONFI (ON)/PREREAD indicators

These indicate the state of the VTR CONFI playback
function. When the CONFI playback function is
enabled, the CONFI indicator appears, and when
CONFI playback is actually being carried out the ON
indicator also appears.

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When F6 (PREREAD) is set to ON in function menu
page 4, the CONFI playback function is disabled and
one of the following is displayed.

PREREAD: Preread of both audio and video
A-PREAD: Preread of audio only
V-PREAD: Preread of video only

Speed indication area

This indicates the speed of a DMC playback.
During a DMC playback, “DMC SPD” is displayed in
time data display area 2. However, CONFI playback is
not possible during editing.

Time data display area 2

Displays data types and time data such as the time
code of edit points and the total time of that tape.
The following data types are shown.

TOTL: Total time of the tape.
REM: Remaining time on the tape.

Depending on the setting of F5 (T INFO) in function

menu page 3, either TOTL (TOTAL) or REM
(REMAIN) is displayed.
The values displayed are approximate values
calculated on the basis of the detected tape diameter.
They are not precise to units of seconds.

The following appear when the top or end of the tape

is reached.

BOT: Returned to top of tape.
EOT: Reached end of tape.

IN: video IN point
OUT: video OUT point
AIN: audio IN point
AOUT: audio OUT point
DUR: duration value
TCG (time code generator): time code generated by

the internal time code generator

2 Menu display

1)

This displays the function menu and setup menu.

For details on the function menu, see Chapter 9 and for
details on the setup menu, see Chapter 10.

5 MULTI CONTROL knob and PUSH/
SHIFT indicator

In function menu operations, rotate the MULTI
CONTROL knob to change settings that flash in the
menu display section. In setup menu operations, rotate
this knob to select menu items.
The PUSH/SHIFT indicator lights when you press this
knob in. In this state, the value of the setting changes
by a greater amount when you rotate the knob.

6 RESET button

To reset a CTL, time code (TC) or user bit (UB) value
displayed in time data display area 1, hold this button
down.
Resetting the CTL value erases all edit points.

7 Search control section

1 SHUTTLE button

2 JOG button

3 VAR button

JOG

SHUTTLE/VAR

VA

R

FORWARD

JOG

4 SHUTTLE/VAR

and JOG
indicators

5 Search dial

RECORDER

SHUTTLE

REVERSE

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1) CONFI playback: This refers to playback of the audio
and video signals immediately after recording, using the

and purposes simultaneously with recording. This is used
to check recording.

confidence heads, the signal being output to all intents

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1 SHUTTLE button

To use the search dial for playback in shuttle mode,
press this button, turning it on.

For details of playback in shuttle mode, see the description
of the search dial 5.

2 JOG button

To use the search dial for playback in jog mode, press
this button, turning it on.

For details of playback in jog mode, see the description of
the search dial 5.

3 VAR (variable) button

To use the search dial for playback in variable speed
mode, press this button, turning it on.

For details of playback in variable speed mode, see the
description of the search dial 5.

4 SHUTTLE/VAR and JOG indicators

Either of the indicators is lit to show the current search
mode or the mode used last.

When the SHUTTLE/VAR indicator is lit: Shuttle

or variable speed mode

When the JOG indicator is lit: Jog mode

When the unit is turned on, the SHUTTLE/VAR
indicator lights.

5 Search dial

Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in
the following table. Turning the dial clockwise lights
the H indicator and plays back in the forward
direction. Turning the dial counterclockwise lights the
h indicator and plays back in the reverse direction.
When the tape is stopped or the unit is turned on, the
s indicator lights. Pressing the dial toggles between
shuttle and jog modes or between variable speed and
jog modes.
Depending on the tape format, noiseless playback is
possible in the following ranges.

HDCAM: –1 to +2 times normal speed
Digital Betacam: –1 to +3 times normal speed
MPEG IMX: –1 to +3 times normal speed

Playback modes using the search dial

Playback mode

Shuttle

Jog Press the JOG button or the search

Variable speed Press the VAR button, turning it on,

Capstan override

Operations and functions

Press the SHUTTLE button or the
search dial so that the SHUTTLE
button lights, then turn the search dial.
Playback is carried out at a speed
determined by the position of the
search dial. Playback speed ranges
are as follows.

• HDCAM: ±50 times normal speed
(59.94i, 29.97PsF mode), ±58 times
normal speed (50i, 25PsF mode),
±60 times normal speed (24PsF,

23.98PsF mode)

• Digital Betacam: ±50 times normal
speed

• MPEG IMX: ±78 times normal speed

The search dial has detents at the still
position and at ±5 times normal
speed.

The maximum shuttle mode playback
speed can be changed by changing
the setting of setup menu item 102

(see page 10-10)

dial so that the JOG button lights, then
turn the search dial. Playback is
carried out at a speed determined by
the speed of rotation of the search
dial. The playback speed range is ±1
time normal speed.

The search dial has no detents.

then turn the search dial. You can
control the playback speed finely in
the range in which noiseless playback
is possible.

• HDCAM: Maximum 51 steps

• Digital Betacam , MPEG IMX:
Maximum 54 steps

The search dial has detents at the still
position and at the normal speed
position.

For details on operation, see page
4-8.

.

Setting setup menu item 101 (see page 10-10) to KEY
enables you to use only the SHUTTLE, JOG, and VAR
buttons to select shuttle/jog/variable speed modes.

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2-1 Control Panels

8 REC INHI (recording inhibit) indicator

This indicator is on or off according to the
combination of the F5 (RECINH) setting on function
menu page 4 and the record inhibit plug on the
cassette, as shown in the following table. When this

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indicator is on, recording on tape is prohibited.

RECINH setting

ON

OFF Record inhibit Lit

a) It is possible to make a setting (setup menu item 107) so

that in this case the indicator flashes.

9 Tape transport control section

1 PREROLL button

PREROLL

REW

1 PREROLL button

Press this button to cue up to the preroll point (before
the IN point by the time set as the preroll time) on the
tape. You can change or select the preroll time and the
state of the unit at the end of preroll (“stop mode”
still playback mode) using setup menu item 001 or

401.

REC

PLAY

8 SERVO indicator

9 REW button

REC INHI indicator indications

State of the record
inhibit plug on the
cassette

Record inhibit/permit Lit

Record permit

2 REC button

EDIT

STANDBY

F FWD

7 PLAY button

3 EDIT button

4 STANDBY button

STOP

5 STOP button

6 F FWD button

REC INHI
indicator state

a)

Off

1)

or

Cuing up edit points

Hold down the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT
button while pressing this button to cue up to the
corresponding edit point.

2 REC (record) button

To start recording, press this button together with the
PLAY button, turning it on.

Monitoring in E-E mode

When the unit is in stop mode, pressing the REC
button lights the button and allows you to monitor the
video and audio in E-E mode. To return to the original
state, press the STOP button.
During playback, search, fast forward, or rewind,
holding down the REC button allows you to monitor
the video and audio in E-E mode. In this case the
button does not light.

3 EDIT button

To carry out manual editing, press this button
simultaneously with the PLAY button.

Monitoring in E-E mode

When the unit is in stop mode, pressing the EDIT
button lights the button and allows you to monitor the
input signal selected with the ASSEMBLE button or
INSERT buttons in E-E mode. To return to the original
state, press the STOP button.
During playback, search, fast forward, or rewind,
holding down the EDIT button allows you to monitor
the video and audio input signals in E-E mode.

4 STANDBY button

When this button is off with a cassette inserted in the
unit, to put the unit in standby mode, press the button,
turning it on.
In standby mode, the drum is rotating and the tape is in
contact with the drum. As a result, recording or
playback can start immediately.
To end standby mode, press the STANDBY button,
turning it off.
If 8 minutes (value can be varied using setup menu
item 501) elapse in standby mode, the unit
automatically switches out of standby mode to protect
the tape.

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1) Stop mode: The state in which the currently operated
device is stopped and the STOP button is lit.

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5 STOP button

To stop recording or playback, press this button,
turning it on.
When you stop playback, the unit switches either to
still playback or to E-E mode according to the setting
on function menu HOME page for F2 (PB/EE) and the
setting of setup menu item 108.

Fault display function

The STOP button flashes in the following cases related
to reference signals:

•When F2 (OUTREF) is set to INPUT on function

menu page 4, and there is no input video signal.

•When F2 (OUTREF) is set to REF in function menu

page 4, and there is no external reference signal input
or the input external reference signal is not
synchronized to the input video signal.

6 F FWD (fast forward) button

To fast forward the tape, press this button, turning it
on.

q; Editing mode setting section

1 ASSEMBLE button

VIDEO

TC

CH1

2 INSERT buttons

1 ASSEMBLE button

Press this button, turning it on, to carry out assemble

1)

editing

.
All signals (video signals, audio signals, time code
signals, and so on) are recorded together.
Press the button again, turning it off, to exit from
assemble editing mode.

INSERTASSEMBLE

CH2

CH3

CH4

CUE

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7 PLAY button

To start playback, press this button, turning it on.

To operate in capstan override mode

Hold down this button, and turn the search dial.

For details of capstan override mode, see page 4-8.

8 SERVO indicator

Lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are
locked.

9 REW (rewind) button

To rewind the tape, press this button, turning it on.

Note

When even one of the INSERT buttons is lit, the
ASSEMBLE button does not work. To use the
ASSEMBLE button, turn off all the lit INSERT
buttons.

2 INSERT buttons

Press the corresponding button, turning it on, to select

2)

a signal for insert editing

. Press the button again,

turning it off, to cancel the selection.

VIDEO button: Selects the video signal.
TC (time code) button: Selects time code.
CH1 to CH4 (audio channels 1 to 4) buttons:

Select the signals on audio channels 1 to 8.

CUE button: Selects the cue audio signal.

Note

When the ASSEMBLE button is lit, none of the
INSERT buttons work. To use INSERT buttons, press
the ASSEMBLE button, turning it off.

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1) Assemble editing: Editing in which new video/audio is
added in sequence to the end of existing recorded video/
audio.

2) Insert editing: Editing in which new video/audio is added
to an intermediate position of existing recorded video/
audio.

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2-1 Control Panels

qa ALARM indicator and KEY INHI
indicator

ALARM indicator

This lights when a hardware error is detected on the
unit, and goes off when the error is resolved.

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When this indicator is lit, an error message appears in
the time data/menu display section. If you are using
the HDSDI OUTPUT 3 (SUPER), SDI OUTPUT 3
(SUPER) or COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3
(SUPER) connector, then when the setting of F4
(CHARA) in function menu page 4 is ON, the error
message also appears on the monitor screen.

For details on error messages, refer to Section 1-24 in the
Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

KEY INHI (inhibit) indicator

This indicator lights when the KEY INHI switch on
the switch panel (see page 2-14) is set to ON.

qs PLAYER button and RECORDER
button

When you carry out editing using a VTR connected to
the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE 1-OUT(9P)
connector (see page 2-18) as the player and this unit as
the recorder, these buttons select which VTR the
editing control buttons and tape transport buttons on
this unit control.

PLAYER: The editing control buttons and tape

transport buttons on this unit control the external
player VTR.

RECORDER: The editing control buttons and tape

transport buttons on this unit control the recorder

(this unit).
When this unit is being used in standalone mode,
neither button functions.

qd Editing control section

1 DMC EDIT button

2 MEMORY indicator

3 DELETE button

4 TRIM buttons

5 Edit point setting buttons

TRIM

AUDIO

IN OUT

DMC EDIT

PREVIEW REVIEWAUTO EDIT

8 PREVIEW button

1 DMC EDIT button

Use this button to memorize the playback speed varied
between –1 and +2 times normal speed, and carry out
automatic playback or automatic editing using the
memorized playback speed.

2 MEMORY indicator

When memorizing the playback speed using the DMC
EDIT button, this indicator flashes as the playback
speed is captured to memory, and lights continuously
once the speed is captured.

3 DELETE button

This deletes an existing edit point.
Hold down this button and press the IN, OUT, AUDIO
IN, or AUDIO OUT button which is lit, indicating an
existing edit point, to delete the corresponding edit
point. The button either goes off or flashes. When the
button flashes, it is necessary to set the deleted edit
point again.
To cancel the DMC mode, hold down the DMC EDIT
button and press the DELETE button.

DELETE

MEMORY

7 AUTO EDIT button

ENTRY

IN OUT

6 REVIEW button

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4 TRIM buttons

Use these buttons to trim an edit point to single-frame
precision.
Hold down the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT
button, and press one of these buttons. The ‘+’ button
advances the corresponding edit point by one frame,
and the ‘–’ button sets it back by one frame.
Pressing one of these buttons while holding down the
PLAY button adjusts the tape speed by +8% or –8%
correspondingly. (Capstan override function)

5 Edit point setting buttons
IN button and OUT button

To set a video IN point or OUT point, hold down the
IN button or OUT button and press the ENTRY
button.
After you have made the setting, pressing the IN
button or OUT button displays the video IN point or
video OUT point set in time data display area 2.

7 AUTO (automatic) EDIT button

After edit point setting, to carry out automatic editing
(recording), press this button, turning it on.
If the IN point is not set, the automatic editing is
carried out with the point where you pressed this
button as the IN point.
If you pressed the PREVIEW button to carry out a
preview, when the preview ends this button flashes.

8 PREVIEW button

After edit point setting, to preview the editing results
on the monitor before recording, press this button,
turning it on.
If the IN point is not set, the preview is carried out
with the point where you pressed this button as the IN
point.
During the preview it is lit, and when the preview ends
it flashes.

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AUDIO IN button and AUDIO OUT button

In insert editing, to set an audio IN point or audio OUT
point separate from the corresponding video edit point,
hold down the AUDIO IN button or AUDIO OUT
button, and press the ENTRY button.
After you have made the setting, pressing the AUDIO
IN button or AUDIO OUT button displays the audio
IN point or audio OUT point set in time data display
area 2.

ENTRY button

Use this for setting edit points and so on.

• To set a video IN point or OUT point: Hold down

the IN button or OUT button, and press this button.

• To set an audio IN point or OUT point: Hold down

the AUDIO IN button or AUDIO OUT button, and
press this button.

6 REVIEW button

Use this button to review the editing results after
carrying out automatic editing.

qf Shot mark section

1 LIST button

LIST GOOD SHOT MARK

REC/

ERASE

1 LIST button

Use this button to read in and list shot marks.

2 REC/ERASE indicator

This lights in the state in which writing, amending, and
deleting of shot marks is enabled and flashes while a
shot mark is actually being written, amended or
deleted.

3 MARK button

Hold this button down for 2 seconds or more, to enable
writing, amending, and deleting of shot marks.

2 REC/ERASE indicator

3 MARK button

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2-1 Control Panels

2-1-3 Switch Panel

To access the switch panel, open the lower control
panel.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

1 CONTROL PANEL connector (10-pin, round
type)

Plug in the lower control panel connection cable.

2 PANEL SELECT switch

In addition to the lower control panel, you can connect
a similar control panel to this unit. When two control
panels are connected to the unit, the PANEL SELECT
switch is used to specify which panel be enabled to
control the unit.

FRONT: Enables the control panel connected to the

CONTROL PANEL connector on the switch

panel.

REAR: Enables the control panel connected to the

CONTROL PANEL connector on the connector

panel. When setup menu item 117 is set to PARA,

this switch position also enables the control panel

connected to the CONTROL PANEL connector

on the switch panel.

KEY INHI

OFF

ON

3 KEY INHI switch

4 Memory stick slot

On how to open the lower control panel, see the figure on
page 2-1.

1 CONTROL PANEL connector

CONTROL PANEL

PANEL SEL

FRONTREAR

2 PANEL SELECT switch

4 Memory stick slot

Use this to update the firmware. You can also save or
load setup menu settings onto the memory stick.

Note

After inserting a memory stick, allow at least five
seconds to elapse before removing it.

For details on firmware update and save or load setup menu
settings, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

3 KEY INHI switch

Moving this switch to the ON position disables the
controls on the upper and lower control panels.
You can specify which buttons and knobs are disabled
in setup menu item 118.

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2-2 Connector Panel

Cooling fan

2 Analog video input/output section

1 Analog audio input/output

section

75Ω

7 Time code input/output

section

(see page 2-18)

8 Audio monitor signal output section

(see page 2-18)

1 Analog audio input/output section

1 AUDIO INPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors

2 AUDIO INPUT CH1 to CH4 LEVEL switches

(see page 2-16)

3 Digital audio input/output section

(see page 2-16)

4 Digital signal input/

output section

page 2-17)

Cooling fan

5 Power supply section

(see page 2-17)

6 External device connectors

(see page 2-17)

2 AUDIO INPUT CH1 to CH4 (channels 1 to 4)
LEVEL switches

Set these for each channel as shown in the following
table, according to the audio input levels to the
AUDIO INPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors and the
impedance.

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(see

CH1

CH1

LOW

OFF

LEVEL

HIGH

ON
600Ω

AUDIO INPUT CUE

CH2

LOW

OFF

CH3

LEVEL

HIGH

ON
600Ω

AUDIO OUTPUT

LOW

OFF

LEVEL

HIGH

ON
600Ω

CH4

LOW

LEVEL

OFF

HIGH

ON
600Ω

IN

LEVEL

LOW

HIGH

ON

OFF

600Ω

CUE

OUTCH2 CH3 CH4

4 CUE IN/OUT connectors

3 AUDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors

1 AUDIO INPUT CH1 to CH4 (channels 1 to 4)

connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)

Input analog audio signals to channels 1 to 4.

You can record analog audio signals input to these
connectors to any audio track on the tape.

AUDIO INPUT CH1 to CH4 LEVEL switch settings

Audio input level and impedance Switch setting

Level

–60 dBu
(microphone input)

+4 dBu
(line audio input)

+4 dBm
(line audio input)

Impedance

High impedance
(approx. 20 kΩ)

High impedance
(approx. 20 kΩ)

LOW-OFF
(left position)

HIGH-OFF
(center position)

600 Ω HIGH-ON 600Ω

(right position)

3 AUDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 (channels 1 to 4)
connectors (XLR 3-pin, male)

These connectors output analog audio signals for
channels 1 to 4.

4 CUE IN/OUT (cue audio input/output)
connectors (XLR 3-pin, female/male)

The IN connector inputs and the OUT connector
outputs the cue audio signals.

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2-2 Connector Panel

2 Analog video input/output section

REF INPUT

INPUT 1125/525

OFF ON

75Ω

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VIDEO OUTPUT

COMPOSITE COMPONENT

1

2

3

(SUPER)

1 REF. (reference) VIDEO INPUT connectors
(BNC type) and 75Ω termination switch

Input a reference video signal. Input a three-valued
(positive and negative) sync signal, a video signal with
chroma burst (VBS) or a monochrome video signal
(VS). When using the loop-through connection set the
switch to the OFF position, and otherwise to the ON
position.

Y

R-Y

B-Y

1 REF.VIDEO INPUT connectors

and 75Ω termination switch

2 COMPONENT VIDEO

OUTPUT connectors

3 COMPOSITE VIDEO

OUTPUT connectors

3 Digital audio input/output section

1 AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU) connectors

AUDIO INPUT(AES/EBU)
CH1/2 CH3/4

AUDIO OUTPUT(AES/EBU)

CH1/2 CH3/4 CH5/6 CH7/8

2 AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU) connectors

1 AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU) connectors (BNC

type)

Input two sets (4 channels: CH1/2 and CH3/4) of AES/
EBU format digital audio signals.

2 AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU) connectors (BNC
type)

Output a maximum of 4 sets (8 channels: CH1/2, CH3/
4, CH5/6, CH7/8) of AES/EBU format digital audio
signals.
However, the HDW-2000 supports 2 sets only (4
channels: CH1/2, CH3/4).

2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT connectors
(BNC type)

These connectors output analog component video
signals (Y/R–Y/B–Y).

3 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT connectors
(BNC type)

These connectors output analog composite video
signals.
When the setting of F4 (CHARA) in function menu
page 4 is ON, connector 3 (SUPER) outputs a signal
with superimposed time code, menu settings, alarm
messages, and other text information.

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4 Digital signal input/output section

1 HDSDI INPUT connectors

HDSDI

INPUT

OUTPUT

1

INPUT MONITOR

2

3(

SUPER

)

2 HDSDI OUTPUT connectors

5 SDI (Serial Digital Interface) OUTPUT

connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output D1 format video/audio
signals.
When the setting of F4 (CHARA) in function menu
page 4 is ON, connector 3 (SUPER) outputs a signal
with superimposed time code, menu settings, alarm
messages, and other text information.

5 Power supply section

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

SDI

OUTPUT

1

2

SUPER

3(

)

SDTI

INPUT

OUTPUT
1

2

3 SDTI INPUT connector

4 SDTI OUTPUT connectors

5 SDI OUTPUT connectors

1 HDSDI (HD Serial Digital Interface) INPUT

connectors (BNC type)

The upper of these two connectors inputs HD format
video/audio signals. The lower one outputs the input
signals for monitoring.

2 HDSDI (HD Serial Digital Interface) OUTPUT
connectors (BNC type)

These connectors output HD format video/audio
signals. When the setting of F4 (CHARA) in function
menu page 4 is ON, connector 3 (SUPER) outputs a
signal with superimposed time code, menu settings,
alarm messages, and other text information.

3 SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) INPUT
connector (BNC type)

Inputs SDTI format video and audio signals.

4 SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface)
OUTPUT connectors (BNC type)

Output SDTI format video and audio signals.

1 AC IN connector

2 Ground terminal

1 AC IN connector

Use the optional power cord to connect this to an AC
outlet.

2 Ground terminal

Connect this to ground.

6 External device connectors

REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P)

1 REMOTE 2 PARALLEL

REMOTE 1-IN(9P)

REMOTE 1-OUT(9P)

RS232C

CONTROL PANEL

VIDEO CONTROL (15P)

VIDEO CONTROL (9P)

I/O(50P) connector

2 CONTROL PANEL

connector

3 VIDEO CONTROL(15P)

connector

4 VIDEO CONTROL(9P)

connector

5 REMOTE 1-IN(9P)

connector

6 REMOTE 1-OUT(9P)

connector

7 RS-232C connector

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2-2 Connector Panel

1 REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector
(D-sub 50-pin)

Connect remote control signals from an external
device.

For details, refer to the Installation Manual.

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2 CONTROL PANEL connector (round type, 10­pin)

In addition to the lower control panel, a similar control
panel can be connected to this unit. To connect such a
second control panel, use this connector. When two
control panels are connected, use the PANEL SELECT
switch on the switch panel (see page 2-14) to specify
which control panel will control this unit.

3 VIDEO CONTROL(15P) connector (D-sub 15­pin)

For remote control of the internal digital video
processor, connect an optional BVR-50/50P Video
Remote Control Unit.
Always power off this unit before connecting the
remote control unit.

4 VIDEO CONTROL(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin)

For remote control of the internal digital video
processor, connect an optional HKDV-900 Video
Remote Control Unit.
Always power off this unit before connecting the
remote control unit.

5 REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin)

When using this unit together with another HDCAM
VTR, and a BVE-series BVE-700/900/910/2000/9000/
9000P/9100/9100P or other editor, connect the
optional 9-pin remote control cable from the other unit
to this connector.
Depending on the setting of setup menu item 211, you
can use this connector alone, or in a loop-through
configuration with the REMOTE 1-OUT(9P)
connector.

6 REMOTE 1-OUT(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin)

This provides the loop-through output for remote
control signals from the REMOTE 1-IN(9P)
connector.
Depending on the setting of setup menu item 211, you
can use this connector alone, or in a loop-through
configuration with the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector.

7 RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin)

Use this for monitoring and diagnosis of the state of
this unit from an external computer, using the ISR
(Interactive Status Reporting) function.

7 Time code input/output section

1 TIME CODE IN connector

TIME CODE

IN OUT

2 TIME CODE OUT connector

1 TIME CODE IN connector (XLR 3-pin, female)

To record time code from an external device, input a
time code signal from the time code output connector
of the other device.

2 TIME CODE OUT connector (XLR 3-pin, male)

This outputs a time code according to the operating
state of the unit, as follows:

•During playback: the playback time code
By setting setup menu item 606, you can also output
the time code from the internal time code generator
locked to the playback time code.

•During recording: the time code generated by the
internal time code generator or the time code input to
the TIME CODE IN connector.

8 Audio monitor signal output section

1 MONITOR OUTPUT R

MONITOR OUTPUT

RL

connector

2 MONITOR OUTPUT L

connector

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1 MONITOR OUTPUT R connector (XLR 3-pin,
male)

This outputs the audio signals whose output
destination was set to ‘R’ with the audio monitor
signal selection buttons in the audio control section. If
multiple tracks have been set to ‘R’, the signals of
those tracks are mixed for output.

2 MONITOR OUTPUT L connector (XLR 3-pin,
male)

This outputs the audio signals whose output
destination was set to ‘L’ with the audio monitor signal
selection buttons in the audio control section. If
multiple tracks have been set to ‘L’, the signals of
those tracks are mixed for output.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-19

3-1 Connections to External Devices

3-1-1 Connections to Digital Devices

Chapter 3 Preparations

This unit can input serial digital signals (video and
audio) from another digital VTR such as the HDW­500/F500/2100/M2100/M2100P. The following

Reference signal

75 Ω termination
switch: OFF

REF. VIDEO INPUT

75Ω

REF. VIDEO
INPUT

HDW-M2100/M2100P (player)

75Ω termination
switch: ON

example shows the connections with another HDW­M2100/M2100P unit as a player, with this unit used as
recorder.

Chapter 3 Preparations

HDSDI OUTPUT

REMOTE 1-IN(9P)

REF. VIDEO INPUT

HDW-D2000 (recorder)

REMOTE
1-OUT(9P)

75Ω

SDI OUTPUT 3

(SUPER)

HDSDI INPUT

BVM-D24 series video
monitor

Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1

3-2 Reference Sync Signals

This section describes how reference signals for the
video output signals and servo system are selected.
The output from the internal reference video signal

The reference signal selection switches automatically
between REF and INPUT depending on the menu

Chapter 3 Preparations

a) EE: In E-E mode

generator is supplied to the output video signal and
servo circuits as a reference signal.

3-2-1 Selecting Reference Signal Depending on Operational Status

settings and the operating status of the unit, as shown
in the following table.

F2 (OUTREF) setting

— EXT NORMAL EE REF

REF AUTO1 NORMAL EE

INPUT — EE

REF AUTO2 NORMAL EE REF

INPUT — EE

PB: Playing back (normal playback, jog mode, shuttle
mode, variable-speed mode, and also stop mode)
EDIT: Edit preset enabled
REC: Recording

Menu item 309 setting

Menu item 334 setting

INPUT EE INPUT

INPUT EE

INPUT EE

Unit’s operational

a)

status

PB

EDIT

REC

PB REF

EDIT

REC

PB

EDIT

REC INPUT

PB REF

EDIT

REC INPUT

PB

EDIT

REC

PB

EDIT INPUT

REC

PB REF

EDIT INPUT

REC

PB

EDIT

REC

Reference signal
setting

3-2 Chapter 3 Preparations

Notes

•When there are no HD-SDI signal or SDTI signal
(option) input whereas INPUT is selected for
OUTREF, the unit synchronizes to the input
reference video signal.

•When there is no reference video signal input
whereas REF is selected for OUTREF, no external
reference signal is used. In this case, the unit
synchronizes to the internally generated reference
signal.

3-2-2 Connecting Reference Signals

Connect reference signals as shown below, according
to the way in which the unit is to be used.

•Connections for recording from a switcher or signal generator

Switcher or signal generator

Chapter 3 Preparations

Reference signal

75 Ω termination switch: ON

HDW-D2000

REF. VIDEO
INPUT

75Ω

•Connections for recording from an external VTR (player)

Reference signal

75 Ω termination switch: OFF

HDSDI INPUT

75 Ω termination switch: ON

REF. VIDEO

INPUT

HDW-D2000 (recorder)

HDSDI INPUT

REF. VIDEO

INPUT

HDW-M2100/M2100P (player)

HDSDI OUTPUT

Chapter 3 Preparations 3-3

3-2 Reference Sync Signals

•Connections for playback

HD video monitorSD video monitor

Chapter 3 Preparations

75 Ω termination switch: ON

HDW-D2000

Reference signal

• SDI OUTPUT

• COMPOSITE

• COMPONENT

75Ω

REF. VIDEO INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

3-4 Chapter 3 Preparations