Sony HDW-M2100P, HDW-M2100 User Manual

HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER

HDW-M2100
HDW-M2100P

OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 5)

[English]

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For the customers in the U.S.A.

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Pour les clients européens

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/
336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions (73/23/
CEE) émises par la Commission de la Communauté
européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:

• EN60950: Sécurité des produits

• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants:
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé ex.
studio de télévision).

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
die EMV-Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) sowie die
Niederspannungsrichtlinie (73/23/EWG) der EG­Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:

• EN60950: Sicherheitsbestimmungen

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit),

für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien)
und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:

• EN60950: Product Safety

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1
Overview

Chapter 2
Location and Function of
Parts

Chapter 3
Preparations

Chapter 4
Playback

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 ........................................................................ 2-11

2-2 Connector Panel ........................................................................... 2-13

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

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

3-1-2 Connecting Reference Signals ............................................... 3-2

3-2 Setup ................................................................................................ 3-3

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

3-4 Cassettes .......................................................................................... 3-6

3-4-1 Cassette Types........................................................................ 3-6

3-4-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ............................................ 3-6

3-4-3 Preventing Accidental Recording of Shot Marks .................. 3-7

3-5 Using a Memory Stick ..................................................................... 3-8

3-5-1 Notes on Memory Stick .......................................................... 3-8

4-1 Playback .......................................................................................... 4-1

4-1-1 Preparations for Playback ...................................................... 4-1

4-1-2 Playback Procedures .............................................................. 4-2

4-1-3 Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) Playback .......................... 4-6

Chapter 5
Shot Mark Function

Chapter 6
Tele-File

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

5-2 Shot Mark Operation Menu .......................................................... 5-2

5-3 Shot Mark Operations ................................................................... 5-3

5-3-1 Reading Shot Marks .............................................................. 5-3

5-3-2 Writing Post Marks ................................................................ 5-3

5-3-3 Shot Mark List Operations .................................................... 5-4

5-3-4 Cuing Up to Shot Marks ........................................................ 5-6

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

5-3-6 Sorting Shot Marks ................................................................ 5-8

6-1 Overview of Tele-File Functions .................................................... 6-1

6-2 Opening the Tele-File Menu .......................................................... 6-2

6-3 Tele-File Menu ................................................................................ 6-3

6-3-1 Clip Data Display .................................................................. 6-3

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

6-3-3 Modifying Clip Data .............................................................. 6-7

6-3-4 Undo/Resume Functions...................................................... 6-10

6-3-5 Displaying and Modifying Attribute Data ........................... 6-11

Table of Contents 1

Table of Contents

Chapter 7
UMID Functions

Chapter 8
Function Menu

Chapter 9
Setup Menus

Chapter 10
Maintenance and
Inspection

7-1 Overview of UMID Functions ....................................................... 7-1

7-2 UMID Output and Display ............................................................ 7-2

7-2-1 UMID Output Settings........................................................... 7-2

7-2-2 UMID Display ....................................................................... 7-2

8-1 Overview ......................................................................................... 8-1

8-1-1 Function Menu Configuration ............................................... 8-1

8-1-2 Using the Function Menu ...................................................... 8-2

8-2 Function Menu Item List ............................................................... 8-3

9-1 Setup Menu Configuration ............................................................ 9-1

9-2 Setup Menu Operations ................................................................. 9-2

9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu ...................................................... 9-7

9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu............................................. 9-10

10-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack .................................... 10-1

10-2 Head Cleaning ............................................................................ 10-1

10-3 Error Messages ........................................................................... 10-2

10-4 Moisture Condensation .............................................................. 10-4

10-5 Regular Checks ........................................................................... 10-5

10-5-1 Digital Hours Meter ........................................................... 10-5

10-5-2 Maintenance Timings ........................................................ 10-6

Appendix

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

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

2 Table of Contents

1-1 Features

Chapter 1 Overview

The HDW-M2100/M2100P is a high-definition (HD)
digital videocassette player 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 playback, the unit can
also play back tapes recorded in the Digital Betacam,
MPEG IMX, Betacam SX, and analog Betacam
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 output

Control (CTL) track

a) Supplemental Automatic Tracking signal

Time code track

High-performance heads and compatibility
playback functions

The newly developed high-performance heads and
dynamic tracking (DT) technology provide high­density playback in narrow tracks with high reliability.
In addition to HDCAM playback heads, the unit is
equipped with Betacam SX playback heads and analog
Betacam DT heads, for playback compatibility with
existing recording formats. 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.

Playback of SDTI compressed data
(optional)

This unit can be fitted with SDTI input/output
complying with SMPTE 305M, and can therefore be
used for transferring HDCAM data, audio data,
metadata, and so on to a VTR or nonlinear device via
an SDTI interface.

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.

Chapter 1 Overview 1-1

1-1 Features

Chapter 1 Overview

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.

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.
Other operation settings, including interfacing with
external devices, can be set from the control panel by
the same type of setup menu system as on a
conventional VTR.

High quality variable speed playback and
digital jog sound function

In HDCAM format playback, the dedicated playback
DT heads allow smooth, noiseless playback. During
Betacam SX playback, noiseless playback is achieved
through unique multihead playback technology.
In slow motion operation, the digital jog sound
function provides the same ease of operation as for a
conventional analog VTR.

DMC editing

This allows automatic playback with a varying speed
memorized beforehand for the desired segment.

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 cuing up and
playback, and source data management.

Remote control function

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.
Additionally, a parallel (50-pin) interface is also fitted
as standard, supporting easy external control through
the parallel interface.

Rack mounting

Using the optional RMM-131 Rack Mount Adaptor,
you can mount the unit in a standard EIA 19-inch rack.

For details of rack mounting, refer to the Installation
Manual.

1-2 Chapter 1 Overview

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-M2100/M2100P

HDSDI

SDTI (optional)

HDSDI

Analog composite/component

SDI

Audio/video
server system

HD VTR

SD VTR or analog 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

Z

59.94

CTL/TCTCMENU

Upper control panel

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

(see page 2-2)

KEY INHI

ON

Lower control panel

PANEL SEL

OFF

CONTROL PANEL

FRONTREAR

Switch panel (access by opening the lower control panel)

(see page 2-11)

(see page 2-3)

Lower control panel unlock buttons.
Push in to open the lower control 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

4 Format indicators

Cassette compartment

POWER

PHONES

5 PHONES jack and control

REMOTE

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

BETACAM/SP BETACAM SX MPEG IMX

EJECT

Z

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 2-6) 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.

HDCAM

Digital BETACAM

4 Format indicators

The indicator (BETACAM/SP, BETACAM SX,
MPEG IMX, Digital BETACAM, or HDCAM)
corresponding to the current recording or playback
format lights. The BETACAM/SP lights when the
format is Betacam or Betacam SP.

5 PHONES jack and control

Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of
8 ohms, to monitor the sound during 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.

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.

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 2-5)

3 Menu control buttons

(see page 2-5)

4 Time data/menu display section

5 MULTI CONTROL knob and PUSH/

SHIFT indicator

6 RESET button

59.94

CTL/TCTCMENU

(see page 2-6)

(see page 2-7)

(see page 2-7)

7 Search control section

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

(see page 2-7)

q; Editing control section

qa Shot mark section

59.94

CTL/TCTCMENU

(see page 2-11)

8 Tape transport control section

9 ALARM indicator and KEY INHI

indicator

(see page 2-9)

(see page 2-10)

(see page 2-9)

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-3

2-1 Control Panels

1 Audio control section

1 DISPLAY FULL/FINE button

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

1 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.

2 Audio setting display section

3 Audio monitor

signal selection
buttons

4 PB controls

2 Audio setting display section

2
1
0

-1

-10

-20

-2

-40

20

10

DATA indicator

OVER indicator

Level meter

Monitor channel L
and R indicators

DATA

OVER

dB dB

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-60
EMPH

L R

EMPH indicator

DATA indicator: Lights when the audio signals are

recognized as data signals.

OVER indicator: While the unit is in 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 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 1 to enlarge the
display only near the reference level.

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

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

2-4 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

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

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.
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.

4 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.

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 9) 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 HOME.

v: Selects the next page in the order HOME t 4 t

3 t 2 t 1 t HOME.

HOME: Selects the function menu HOME page.
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 8.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

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.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-5

2-1 Control Panels

4 Time data/menu display section

1 Time data display

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

1

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

59.94

CTL/TCTCMENU

VITC indicator

Capstan lock mode indicator

System frequency indicator

Tape format/line standard indicator

DOLBY NR indicator

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

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.

VITC indicator

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

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.

59.94

Speed indication
area

Time data display area 2

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).

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.

2-6 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

DOLBY NR indicator

This lights when the Dolby noise-reduction
functioning.

1)

circuit is

5 MULTI CONTROL knob and PUSH/
SHIFT indicator

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) on 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 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

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

IN: video IN point
OUT: video OUT point
AIN: audio IN point
AOUT: audio OUT point

SHUTTLE

E

V

E

R

E

S

R

JOG

SHUTTLE/VAR

VAR

FORWARD

JOG

4 SHUTTLE/VAR

and JOG
indicators

DUR: duration value
TCG (time code generator): time code generated by

5 Search dial

the internal time code generator

2 Menu display
This displays the function menu and setup menu.

For details on the function menu, see Chapter 8 and for
details on the setup menu, see Chapter 9.

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.

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1) Dolby noise reduction: Dolby noise reduction
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D
symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-7

2-1 Control Panels

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.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

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
Betacam SX: –1 to +2 times normal speed
Betacam/Betacam SP: –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 tape: ±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 tape: ±50 times
normal speed

• MPEG IMX tape: ±60 times normal
speed

• Betacam SX tape: ±60 times normal
speed

• Analog Betacam tape: ±35 times
normal speed (525/59.94 mode),
±42 times normal speed (625/50
mode)

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 9-10)

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 (a
maximum of 51 steps) in the range in
which noiseless playback is possible.

• HDCAM, Betacam SX: Maximum 51
steps

• Digital Betacam , MPEG IMX, analog
Betacam: Maximum 54 steps

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

For details on operation, see page
4-4.

.

2-8 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

Setting setup menu item 101 (see page 9-10) to KEY enables
you to use only the SHUTTLE, JOG, and VAR buttons to
select shuttle/jog/variable speed modes.

8 Tape transport control section

1 PREROLL button

PREROLL

REW

PLAY

F FWD

STANDBY

2 STANDBY button

STOP

3 STOP button

Fault display function

The STOP button flashes in the following cases:

•When setup menu item 105 is set to ON, there is no
external reference signal input.

• The input external reference signal is different from
the signal specified by setup menu item 337.

4 F FWD (fast forward) button

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

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

4 F FWD button

5 PLAY button

6 SERVO indicator

7 REW button

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”

1)

or

still playback mode) using setup menu item 001 or

401.

Cuing up to DMC playback control points

Hold down the STUNT IN, STUNT OUT, PLAY IN,
or PLAY OUT button while pressing this button to cue
up to the corresponding DMC playback control point.

2 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, 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.

3 STOP button

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

5 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 4-4.

6 SERVO indicator

Lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are
locked.

7 REW (rewind) button

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

9 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.
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 2-11) is set to ON.

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1) Stop mode: The state in which the device currently the
subject of operation is stopped, and the STOP button is
lit.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-9

2-1 Control Panels

q; Editing control section

1 DMC EDIT button

2 MEMORY indicator

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

DMC EDIT

MEMORY

LEARN CUE/PLAY

7 LEARN 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 STUNT IN,
STUNT OUT, PLAY IN, or PLAY 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.

3 DELETE button

4 TRIM buttons

TRIM

DELETE

6 CUE/PLAY button

5 DMC playback control

point setting buttons

PLAY

IN OUT

ENTRY

IN OUT

STUNT

4 TRIM buttons

Use these buttons to trim an edit point to single-frame
precision.
Hold down the STUNT IN, STUNT OUT, PLAY IN,
or PLAY 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 DMC playback control point setting buttons
PLAY IN button and PLAY OUT button

To set an on-air start or end point, hold down the
PLAY IN button or PLAY OUT button, and press the
ENTRY button.
After you have made the setting, pressing the PLAY
IN button or PLAY OUT button displays the on-air
start or end point set in time data display area 2.

STUNT IN button and STUNT OUT button

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

2.

ENTRY button

Use this for setting DMC playback control points and
so on.

• To set a speed variation start or end point: Hold

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

• To set an on-air start or end point: Hold down the

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

6 CUE/PLAY (cue up/playback) button

After setting an on-air start point (PLAY IN point) or
an on-air end point (PLAY OUT point), pressing this
button cues up the tape to the on-air start point. The
button then starts flashing to indicate that the unit is
ready for DMC playback operation. To start DMC
playback, press the button again.

2-10 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

7 LEARN button

After setting a speed variation start point (STUNT IN
point) and a speed variation end point (STUNT OUT
point), pressing this button makes the tape start
running. You can then use the search dial to vary the
tape speed, which is automatically stored in memory.
After thus storing the tape speed variation in memory,
pressing this button starts an automatic playback
between the speed variation start and end points at the
stored speed.

qa Shot mark section

1 LIST button

LIST GOOD SHOT MARK

REC/

ERASE

2 REC/ERASE indicator

3 MARK button

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.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

2-1-3 Switch Panel

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

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

1 Memory card slot

KEY INHI

OFF

ON

5 KEY INHI switch

2 Memory card ejection button

3 CONTROL PANEL connector

CONTROL PANEL

PANEL SEL

FRONTREAR

4 PANEL SELECT switch

6 Memory stick slot

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-11

2-1 Control Panels

1 Memory card slot

Insert a memory card to update this unit’s firmware.
You can save or load setup menu settings onto the
memory card.

For details on firmware update and setup menu reading/
storing, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

2 Memory card ejection button

Press to eject a memory card from the memory card
slot.

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

Plug in the lower control panel connection cable.

4 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.

5 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.

6 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 or memory card, 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.

2-12 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

2-2 Connector Panel

75Ω

REF INPUT

INPUT 1125/525

OFF ON

VIDEO OUTPUT

COMPOSITE COMPONENT

3

(SUPER)

2

1

B-Y

R-Y

Y

Cooling fan

1 Analog audio output

section

7 Time code output section

(see page 2-16)

8 Audio monitor signal output section

page 2-16)

1 Analog audio output section

2 Analog video input/output section

3 Digital audio output section

75Ω

6 External device connectors

(see

2 Analog video input/output section

(see page 2-14)

4 Digital signal output

Cooling fan

5 Power supply section

(see page 2-15)

section

(see page

2-14)

(see page 2-15)

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

1 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.

2 CUE OUT (cue audio output) connector (XLR
3-pin, male)

This connector outputs the analog cue audio signals.

1 AUDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors

CH1

AUDIO OUTPUT CUE

CH2 CH3 CH4

2 CUE OUT connector

OUT

1 REF.VIDEO INPUT connectors

and 75Ω termination switch

2 COMPONENT VIDEO

OUTPUT connectors

3 COMPOSITE VIDEO

OUTPUT connectors

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-13

2-2 Connector Panel

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

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

position.

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.

4 Digital signal output section

HDSDI

OUTPUT
1

2

1 HDSDI OUTPUT connectors

3(

SUPER

)

SDI

SDTI

OUTPUT
1

2

3(

OUTPUT

1

SUPER

)

2

3 SDI OUTPUT connectors

2 SDTI OUTPUT connectors

3 Digital audio output section

AUDIO OUTPUT(AES/EBU)

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

AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU) connectors

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.

1 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.

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

Output SDTI format video and audio signals.

3 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.

2-14 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

5 Power supply section

1 AC IN connector

2 Ground terminal

1 AC IN connector

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

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 2-11) 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.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

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)

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.

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

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.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-15

2-2 Connector Panel

7 Time code output section

TIME CODE

OUT

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

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

This outputs 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.

8 Audio monitor signal output section

TIME CODE OUT connector

1 MONITOR OUTPUT R

MONITOR OUTPUT

RL

connector

2 MONITOR OUTPUT L

connector

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

This outputs the audio signals whose output
destination was set to ‘R’ with the audio 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 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.

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3-1 Connections to External Devices

3-1-1 Connections to Digital Devices

The following example shows the connections with an
HDW-2000/M2000/M2000P unit as a recorder, with
this unit used as a player.

Reference signal

Chapter 3 Preparations

REF. VIDEO
INPUT

REF. VIDEO INPUT

HDW-M2100/M2100P (player)

REF. VIDEO INPUT

75 Ω termination
switch: OFF

75Ω

75Ω termination
switch: ON

75Ω

HDSDI OUTPUT

REMOTE 1-IN(9P)

REMOTE
1-OUT(9P)

Chapter 3 Preparations

HDSDI INPUT

HDW-2000/M2000/M2000P (recorder)

SDI OUTPUT 3
(SUPER)

BVM-D24 series video
monitor

Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1

3-1 Connections to External Devices

3-1-2 Connecting Reference Signals

Connect reference signals as shown below.

HD video monitorSD video monitor

Chapter 3 Preparations

75 Ω termination switch: ON

HDW-M2100/M2100P

Reference signal

• SDI OUTPUT

• COMPOSITE

• COMPONENT

75Ω

REF. VIDEO INPUT

HDSDI OUTPUT

3-2 Chapter 3 Preparations

3-2 Setup

The principal setup operations before operating this
unit can be carried out using setup menus.
The setup menus of this unit comprise a basic setup
menu and an extended setup menu. The contents of
these menus are as follows.

Basic setup menu:

• Items relating to the hours meter

• Items relating to operation

• Items relating to menu banks

Extended setup menu:

• Items relating to control panels

• Items relating to the remote control interface

• Items relating to editing operations

• Items relating to preroll

• Items relating to tape protection

• Items relating to the time code generator

• Items relating to video control

• Items relating to audio control

• Items relating to digital processing

For detailed information about the items, except for the
basic setup menu items relating to the hours meter, of these
menus and how to use them, see Chapter 9 “Setup Menus”.
For detailed information about menu operations relating to
the hours meter, see Section 10-5-1 “Digital Hours
Meter”(page 10-5).

This unit allows menu settings to be saved in what are
termed “menu banks.” Saved sets of menu settings can
be recalled for use as required.

For more information about the menu banks, see the section
“Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B13)” (page
9-5) .

Chapter 3 Preparations

Chapter 3 Preparations 3-3

3-3 Superimposed Character Information

When the function menu item CHARA is set to ON,
the video signal output from the HDSDI OUTPUT 3
(SUPER) connector, SDI OUTPUT 3 (SUPER)
connector, or COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3
(SUPER) connector contains superimposed
character information, including time code, menu
settings, and alarm messages.

Information displayed

Chapter 3 Preparations

Adjusting the character display

You can adjust the position, size and type of the
superimposed characters using setup menu items
002, 003, 005, 009, and 011.

For details, see Section 9-3 “Items in the Basic Setup
Menu” (page 9-7).

1 Type of time data

Time data

2 Time code reader drop frame mark

(for 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode only)

3 VITC field mark

TCR . 23 : 5 9 . 40 . 18 *

SHUTTLE ST I L L

4 Operation mode

Note

The display shown above corresponds to the factory
default settings of the unit.
Changing the setting of setup menu item 005 allows
different time data to be displayed in the lower line of
the display.

For details, see Section 9-3 “Items in the Basic Setup
Menu” (page 9-7).

1 Type of time data

Display

CTL CTL counter data

TCR LTC reader time code

UBR LTC reader user’s bits

TCR. VITC reader time code

UBR. VITC reader user’s bits

IN IN point

OUT OUT point

AI Audio IN point

AO Audio OUT point

DUR Duration between any two of the four edit

Note

Meaning

points (IN, OUT, audio IN, audio OUT)

If the time data or user’s bits cannot be read
correctly, they will be displayed with an asterisk. For
example, “T*R”, “U*R”, “T*R.” or “U*R.”.

3-4 Chapter 3 Preparations

2 Time code reader drop frame mark (for 59.94i,

29.97PsF mode only)

“.”: Indicates drop frame mode
“:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode

3 VITC field mark

“ ” (blank): Fields 1 and 3 (for 59.94i, 29.97PsF

mode) or fields 1, 3, 5 and 7 (for 50i, 25PsF
mode)

“ * ”: Fields 2 and 4 (for 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode) or

fields 2, 4, 6 and 8 (for 50i, 25PsF mode)

4 Operation mode

The field is divided into three blocks, A, B and C.

•Block A displays the operation mode.

•Block B displays the servo lock status or tape speed.

•Block C displays a

mark to indicate an edit section

during automatic editing.

A

B

C

Display
Block A Block B

TAPE UNTHREAD Cassette is not loaded.

STANDBY OFF Standby off mode

T.RELEASE Tape tension released

STOP Stop mode

F.FWD Fast forward mode

REW Rewind mode

PREROLL Preroll mode

PLAY Playback mode (servo

PLAY Playback mode (servo locked)LOCK

PLAY Variation

from normal
speed (%)

JOG STILL A still picture in jog mode

JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction

JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction

SHUTTLE (Speed) Shuttle mode

VAR (Speed) Variable speed mode

DMC (Speed)

D-PREV (Speed)

D-EDIT (Speed)
DMC-SPD (Speed) DMC initial speed setting

PLY-SPD Variation

from normal
speed

Operation mode

unlocked)

Capstan override mode

page 4-4)

a)

DMC playback speed

a)

DMC editing preview mode

a)

DMC editing mode

Tape speed override mode
(when “TSO” is selected in
setup menu item 111)

(see

Chapter 3 Preparations

a) Initial speed settings or stored speed settings

Chapter 3 Preparations 3-5

3-4 Cassettes

This unit uses the following HDCAM cassettes for
playback.

The unit can also play back the following cassettes.

Chapter 3 Preparations

•Digital Betacam cassettes

•MPEG IMX cassettes

•Betacam SX cassettes

•Betacam SP cassettes (metal tape)

•Betacam cassettes (oxide tape)

It is not possible to insert or eject a cassette unless the
unit is powered on.

3-4-1 Cassette Types

HDCAM cassettes

Small cassettes BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD
Large cassettes BCT-34HDL/64HDL/94HDL/124HDL

3-4-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

2 Check the following points, then insert the cassette

in the orientation shown in the figure.

•Check that message “ERR-10” is not shown in
the time data/menu display section.

•Check that there is no slack in the tape.

The cassette is drawn into the unit, and the
STANDBY and STOP buttons light.

If message “ERR-10” appears in the time data/menu display
section, there is moisture condensation in the unit.

Removing slack from the tape

Press in one of the reels with a finger, and turn
gently in the direction shown by the arrows until
there is no slack in the tape.

Inserting a cassette

EJECT button

1

PREROLL

PLAY

STANDBY

F FWDREW

STOP

STANDBY button

STOP button

1 Turn the POWER switch on.

2

Small cassette

Large cassette

Ejecting a cassette

Press the EJECT button.

Note

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

If the tape slacks inside the unit, pressing the EJECT button
may not eject the cassette. For information about how to
remove the cassette in such a case, refer to the Installation
Manual.

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3-4-3 Preventing Accidental Recording of Shot Marks

To prevent shot marks from being accidentally
recorded on a tape, press in the red record inhibit
plug on the cassette.

Large cassette

Small cassette

Press in the red record inhibit plug. (“ON”)
Return this plug to its original position to enable recording on the
tape again. (“OFF”)

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3-5 Using a Memory Stick

When a Memory Stick is inserted in the VTR, the file
data can be stored on the Memory Stick, which
enables you to share data among cameras.

Use a Memory Stick formatted with this VTR. It
cannot be shared with other devices.

For more details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Chapter 3 Preparations

Inserting a Memory Stick

Insert a Memory Stick with the label side up into the
Memory Stick slot until it clicks.

Note

Label side

Types of Memory Stick

There are two types of Memory Stick: MagicGate
Memory Stick that is equipped with the MagicGate
copyright protection technology and general Memory
Stick. Use the general type Memory Stick (8MB,

16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB) with your camera.

On MagicGate

MagicGate is copyright-protection technology that
uses encryption technology.

Before using a Memory Stick

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Memory Stick

Note

Never insert/remove a Memory Stick during access
to data.

To remove a Memory Stick

If you push the inserted Memory Stick, the Memory
Stick will pop out a little. Then pull the Memory
Stick out.

3-5-1 Notes on Memory Stick

On Memory Stick

Memory Stick is a new compact, portable and
versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds that of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is
specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital
data among Memory Stick compatible products.
Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also be
used for external data storage.

Labeling position

•You cannot record or erase data when the write-

protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK.

•We recommend backing up important data.

•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

– If you remove the Memory Stick, or turn the

power off during access to data

– If you use a Memory Stick near static electricity

or a magnetic field

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Notes

• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming
into contact with the terminal of the connecting
section.

•Do not attach any material other than the supplied
label to the label space.

•Attach the label at the prescribed labeling position.
Make sure the label is attached at the labeling
position properly.

• Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to a
Memory Stick.

• Do not disassemble or modify a Memory Stick.

• Do not let the Memory Stick get wet.

• Do not use or keep a Memory Stick in locations
that are:
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun
–Under direct sunlight
–Very humid or subject to corrosive gases

•When you carry or store a Memory Stick, keep it in
its case.

During access to data

Chapter 3 Preparations

While data are being read from or written to the
Memory Stick, do not shake the camera or subject it
to shock. Do not turn off the power of the camera or
remove the Memory Stick. This may damage the
data.

For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Memory Stick and are the trademarks of
Sony Corporation.

MagicGate Memory Stick and

are the

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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4-1 Playback

This section describes playback of video and audio.

4-1-1 Preparations for Playback

Switch and menu settings

Chapter 4 Playback

Before beginning playback, make necessary switch and
menu settings.

POWER switch: ‘I’ side (on)

REMOTE buttons

(see page 2-2)

Audio monitor signal selection buttons
Select the audio channel(s) to be monitored.

Z

: off

For details on each setting, see the pages indicated in
parenthesis.

(see page 2-5)

59.94

CTL/TCTCMENU

:

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PB controls
Adjust the audio playback levels.

(see page 2-5)

:

TCR setting

CTL/TC setting

(see page 8-2)

: Select the time code to be displayed.

(see page 8-2)

: Select the time data to be displayed.

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4-1 Playback

Chapter 4 Playback

Time data selection

Displayed time data

Use the CTL/TC setting in function menu HOME page
to select one of CTL (control), time code, and user bit
values. When you select time code, the data displayed
is determined by the F6 (TCR) setting (LTC/AUTO/
VITC) in function menu page 1 as follows.

TCR setting Displayed data

LTC LTC recorded on tape

AUTO

VITC

LTC or VITC (automatically switched)

VITC recorded on tape

Output time code

The setting of setup menu item 606 determines
whether the time code output from the TIME CODE
OUT connector is the time code generated by the
internal time code generator (REGEN), or the
playback time code (TAPE).

4-1-2 Playback Procedures

This section describes the following types of playback
which the unit can carry out:

•Normal playback
Playback at normal (×1) speed

• Playback in jog mode
Variable speed playback, with the speed determined
by the speed of turning the search dial

• Playback in shuttle mode
Variable speed playback, with the speed determined
by the angular position of the search dial

• Playback in variable speed mode
Variable speed playback, with the speed finely
determined by the angular position of the search dial

• Playback using the capstan override function
The playback speed is adjusted temporarily according
to the angular position of the search dial, to align the
playback phase with that of another VTR.

• DMC Playback
Playback carried out at memorized varying speed.

Normal playback

First insert a cassette.

For details of how to insert a cassette, see Section 3-4-2
“Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes” (page 3-6).

Cassette compartment

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STOP button

PLAY button

To start playback

Press the PLAY button.
Playback starts, the servo locks, and the SERVO
indicator lights.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button.

If you play back to the end of the tape

The tape is automatically rewound, and stops.

It is possible to disable the automatic rewind function by
changing the setting of setup menu item 125.

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Playback in jog mode

Playback in shuttle mode

In jog mode, you can control the speed of playback by
the speed of turning the search dial. The playback
speed range is ±1 times normal speed.

The playback speed range can be ±3 times normal speed by
changing the setting of setup menu item 116.

To carry out playback in jog mode, use the following
procedure.

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1 1,2,3

In shuttle mode, you can control the speed of playback
by the angular position of the search dial. The range of
playback speed is as follows.

• HDCAM tape: ±50 times normal speed (59.94i,

29.97PsF mode), ±58 times normal speed (50i, 25PsF
mode), ±60 times normal speed (24PsF, 23.98 PsF
mode)

•Digital Betacam tape: ±50 times normal speed

•MPEG IMX tape: ±78 times normal speed

•Betacam SX tape: ±78 times normal speed

•Analog Betacam tape: ±35 times normal speed (525/

59.94 mode), ±42 times normal speed (625/50 mode)

There are detents on the search dial at the still position
and at ±5 times normal speed.
To carry out playback in shuttle mode, use the
following procedure.

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Chapter 4 Playback

1 Press the JOG button or search dial so that the JOG

button is lit.

Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode
and shuttle mode.

2 Turn the search dial in the desired direction, at the

speed corresponding to the desired playback speed.

Playback in jog mode starts.

3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the

search dial.

The function to toggle between jog mode and shuttle
mode each time the search dial is pressed can be
disabled by changing the setting of setup menu item

101.

1 1,2,33

1 Press the SHUTTLE button or search dial so that

the SHUTTLE button is lit.

Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode
and shuttle mode.

2 Turn the search dial to the desired angle

corresponding to the desired playback speed.

Playback in shuttle mode starts.

3 To stop playback in shuttle mode, return the search

dial to the center position, or press the STOP
button.

The function to toggle between jog mode and shuttle
mode each time the search dial is pressed can be
disabled by changing the setting of setup menu item

101.

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Chapter 4 Playback

To return to normal-speed playback

Press the PLAY button.

To alternate between normal-speed playback
and shuttle mode playback

Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the
desired shuttle playback speed, then switch between
normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by
pressing the PLAY and SHUTTLE buttons alternately.
For intermittent shuttle mode playback, press the
STOP and SHUTTLE buttons alternately.

Playback in variable speed mode

In variable speed mode, you can finely control
playback speed within 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

•Betacam SX: –1 to +2 times normal speed

•Betacam/Betacam SP: –1 to +3 times normal speed

There are detents on the search dial at the still position
and at ±1 times normal speed.
To carry out playback in variable speed mode, use the
following procedure.

To return to normal-speed playback

Press the PLAY button.

To alternate between normal-speed playback
and variable speed mode playback

Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the
desired variable playback speed, then switch between
normal-speed playback and variable speed playback by
pressing the PLAY and VAR buttons alternately.
For intermittent variable speed mode playback, press
the STOP and VAR buttons alternately.

Playback using the capstan override
function

You can use the capstan override function to adjust the
playback speed temporarily. This function is
convenient for playback phase synchronization with
another VTR playing back the same program.

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Z

1 2,33

1 Press the VAR button, turning it on.
2 Turn the search dial to the desired angle

corresponding to the desired playback speed.

Playback in variable speed mode starts.

3 To stop playback in variable speed mode, return

the search dial to the center position, or press the
STOP button.

1(A)1(B) 2

1 (A) Hold down the PLAY button, and turn the

search dial in the desired direction to adjust the
playback speed.
The range of speed adjustment is ± 15% in
steps of 1%.

(B) Hold down the PLAY button, and press the

TRIM buttons to adjust the playback speed.
The playback speed can be adjusted to ± 8%
only.

The SERVO indicator goes off.

2 When the adjustment is completed, release the

PLAY button.

The tape transport returns to normal speed, and the
SERVO indicator comes on again.

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To perform continuous capstan override
playback

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32

1 Set setup menu item 111 (TSO PLAY) to TSO.
2 Hold down the DMC EDIT button and turn the

MULTI CONTROL knob to select the playback
speed.

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The selected playback speed is displayed in time
data display area 2 on the lower control
panel of this unit as well as in the character
information display on the monitor screen.

3 Press the PLAY button while holding down the

DMC EDIT button.

4 Press the PLAY button or perform any other

operation to exit the tape speed override mode.

See Section 9-2 “Setup Menu Operations” (page 9-2) for
details of setup menu operations.

For details of character information displayed on the video
monitor screen, see the descriptions of F4 (CHARA) in
function menu page 4 (page 8-6) and setup menu item 005

(page 9-7).

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4-1 Playback

4-1-3 Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) Playback

Overview

Chapter 4 Playback

DMC playback allows you to vary the playback speed
for a certain section of a tape, in variable speed mode
and store the varying speed in memory for later
playback at the same varying speed.
For example, during a live broadcast of a sporting
event you can set the start and end points of highlights

On-air start point Preroll point Speed variation start point Speed variation end point On-air end point

Waiting for the on-air cue
before starting DMC
playback

Press the CUE/PLAY button
again at the on-air cue.

Starting DMC playback
immediately after preroll

Stop

Press the CUE/PLAY button.

Normal speed
playback

Press the LEARN button.

while recording, and then provide immediate DMC
playback of those highlights.

During DMC playback the tape moves as shown in the
following figure.

DMC playback

Normal speed playback

Stop

Normal speed
playback

Storing a varying playback speed in
memory

To store the playback speed for DMC playback, use
the following procedure.

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251,4 733,4,6

DMC playback Normal speed playback

1 Press the DMC EDIT button, turning it on.
2 While playing back the recorded tape, press the

ENTRY button and one of the following buttons
simultaneously, to set the start and end points.

• On-air start point: PLAY IN button

• Speed variation start point: STUNT IN button

• Speed variation end point: STUNT OUT button

• On-air end point: PLAY OUT button

Each press turns the corresponding button on.

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3 Press the search dial or the SHUTTLE button or

VAR button to enter shuttle/variable speed mode.

Setting the initial speed to normal speed

In step 4, press the PLAY button.

The SHUTTLE/VAR indicator lights.

Note

Make sure that setup menu item 111 (TSO PLAY)
is set to DIS.

4 Holding down the DMC EDIT button, turn the

search dial, to set the initial speed at the playback
start point.

The speed you set appears in the speed indication
area. During this period the tape does not move.
When the initial speed setting is complete, release
the DMC EDIT button.

5 Press the LEARN button.

The tape is prerolled and played back at normal
speed from the on-air start point to the speed
variation start point. On passing the speed variation
start point, the MEMORY indicator begins to
flash, and playback begins at the speed set in step

4.

Executing DMC Playback

There are two methods of starting DMC playback.

• Starting playback at the on-air cue from the on-air
start point

• Starting playback immediately after preroll

Notes

• To avoid operating mistakes we recommend that you
use the VTR in standalone mode when carrying out
DMC playback.

•When using two VTRs connected for editing, you can
only use the recorder VTR for DMC playback, and
only when neither the RECORDER nor PLAYER
button is lit.

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Chapter 4 Playback

6 Turn the search dial to vary the playback speed.

While the MEMORY indicator is flashing, the
speed variations are stored in memory. On passing
the speed variation end point, the MEMORY
indicator changes from flashing to continuously lit,
and the variable speed storing ends.

7 Press the STOP button to stop the tape.

If the MEMORY indicator lights continuously
before the speed variation end point

This indicates that the memory became full at that
point. It is therefore not possible to memorize more
speed variation. The maximum capacity is a duration
of 120 seconds.

To amend the stored speed variation

Press the LEARN button.
The interval between the speed variation start and end
points is automatically played back at the stored speed.
Operate the search dial as required, to adjust the
playback speed.

1,2

To start playback at the on-air cue from the
on-air start point

Use the following procedure.

1 Press the CUE/PLAY button.

The CUE/PLAY button lights, and the tape is cued
up to the on-air start point. After the tape is cued
up, the CUE/PLAY button flashes.

2 At the moment the on-air cue is given, press the

CUE/PLAY button once more.

The CUE/PLAY button lights, and playback starts
at standard speed.
Between the speed variation start and end points,
DMC playback is carried out at the stored speed,
and then playback continues at normal speed and
the tape stops at the on-air end point.

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4-1 Playback

To start playback immediately after preroll

Press the LEARN button.
The LEARN button lights, and after preroll, DMC
playback is carried out for the section from the speed
variation start point, then playback continues at normal
speed from the speed variation end point.

To stop the tape during DMC playback

Press the STOP button.

To exit DMC playback mode

Press the DMC EDIT button and the DELETE button
simultaneously.

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5-1 Overview

Chapter 5 Shot Mark Function

This unit allows the use of shot marks. Shot marks are
indications at desired points on a tape which enable
faster cuing.

Types of shot mark

On this unit, you can write post marks by a button
operation during playback, while stopped, or during a
search. It is possible to modify or erase the post marks.
This chapter describes the use of shot marks including
post marks.

First, the shot mark functions of this unit are described
in simple terms.

Reading shot marks

This unit reads in shot marks written on a tape and
stores them in memory (to a maximum of 200).
Once this data is stored in this unit, it is preserved even
when the power is turned off.

Writing and erasing shot marks

Shot mark list operations

On the monitor, you can display a list of the shot
marks read in by this unit, select required shot marks,
delete shot marks, and so on. You can also add a
memo mark (#) to a shot mark in the list.
During tape playback, you can add virtual shot marks
to the list. This is not written on the tape itself.

Cuing up to shot marks

By selecting a desired shot mark from the shot mark
list, you can cue up immediately to that position. By
means of a button operation, you can also cue up to the
shot marks adjacent to the current tape position (index
function).

Shot data display

When the tape includes shot data (camera, time, and
other information captured at the time of shooting),
you can read this in, and display the details on a
monitor. It is also possible to display the shot mark list
and shot data simultaneously.

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Shot Mark Function

Post marks can be written at any point on a tape, and
also erased or rewritten.

Sorting shot marks by cassette

When the tape includes shot data, this unit recognizes
which cassette each shot mark comes from. You can
therefore sort the read-in shot marks by cassette in
time code order.

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5-2 Shot Mark Operation Menu

This section describes the settings in the shot mark
operation menu.

Displaying the shot mark operation menu

With the function menu HOME page showing in the
menu display, hold down the MARK button, and press
the F5 (MENU) button.

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Shot Mark Function

The following menu appears on the monitor.

SHOT MARKER

GO1:SEARCH TYPE - all
GO2:LISTING TYPE
GO3:RS.MARK MODE
GO4:MARK IN REC shot1

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F5 (MENU) button

MARK button

Details of the shot mark operation menu

The shot mark operation menu comprises two items,
G01 and G02. The detailed contents appear in the
following table.

Item
number

G01

G02 LISTING

Item name Settings

SEARCH
TYPE

TYPE

Select which shot mark type the
index function searches for, from
the following possibilities:

all
rec start mark
shot mark 1
shot mark 2
post mark

For each type of shot mark,
select whether to read into the
list (ON) or not read (OFF):

rec start mark
shot mark 1
shot mark 2
post mark

Changing the menu settings

The basic procedure for accessing menu items and
changing settings is the same as for the setup menus.
Note, however, the operations in “To change the
settings of menu items with sub-items” (page 9-3) for
item G02.

For details of the setup menu operations, see Section 9-2
“Setup Menu Operations”(page 9-2).

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5-3 Shot Mark Operations

This section describes the operations concerning
reading and writing shot marks. Note that the
following operations cannot be carried out by remote
control.

5-3-1 Reading Shot Marks

To read in shot marks

With a cassette loaded, hold down the LIST button and
press the F FWD or REW button.

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F FWD button

REW button

LIST button

Reading shot marks from more than one
cassette

After changing the cassettes, carry out the reading
operation again.
Data written in the new cassette will be added as long
as the total does not exceed 200 shot marks. For
example, if 190 shot marks have already read in, only
10 shot marks will be read from the new tape.
In the shot mark list (see page 5-4) the data from
different cassettes is separated by a row of dashes.

5-3-2 Writing Post Marks

When this unit is in any of the playback, stop, or
search modes, you can write a post mark only.

1 Hold the MARK button down for at least 2

seconds.

The REC/ERASE indicator lights.

2 At the position you wish to write the mark, hold

down the ENTRY button and press the MARK
button.

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Shot Mark Function

While the shot marks are being read in, the F FWD or
REW button flashes.
The unit searches to the end of the tape, then rewinds
automatically.

For the procedure for listing the shot marks read in, see
page 5-4.

Note

It is only possible to read in a maximum of 200 shot
marks.
When 200 shot marks have been read in, the control
panel display shows the message “SHOT LIST
FULL”, and the reading stops.
To cancel the message, press one of the tape transport
buttons.

To stop reading

Press the STOP button.

A post mark is written the instant you pressed the
MARK button.

While the mark is being written, the message
“RECORD SHOT MARK” appears on the
monitor, and the REC/ERASE indicator flashes.

Erasing a shot mark

Select the shot mark from the shot mark list, and then
carry out the deletion operation.

For details of the procedure, see page 5-5.

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5-3 Shot Mark Operations

5-3-3 Shot Mark List Operations

Displaying the shot mark list

Hold down the ENTRY button and press the LIST
button.

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All of the shot mark types for which item G02 in the
shot mark operation menu is set to “ON” appear in the

Shot Mark Function

list. If you do the same operation again, the list display
disappears.

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LIST button

ENTRY button

Example of list display

The following figure shows how the list is organized.

Shot mark number of current cursor
position / total number of stored shot
marks

Separator
between read-in
groups of shot
marks

Cursor (current

shot mark position)

Position in list

SHOT MARKER

(011/180)

NO. TIME CODE

---------------------------­*011 S1 10:04:05:11
012 R 10:05:35:24
013 V 10:07:05:02

---------------------------­ 014 R 10:08:35:04
015 S2 10:09:05:11
016 R 10:10:35:24
017 #R 10:10:36:00

Time code

Shot mark type

R: recording start mark
S1: shot mark 1
S2: shot mark 2
V: virtual shot mark
P: post mark
#: memo mark

While the shot mark list is displayed, the function
menu display changes as follows.

SHT

MRK

SETING EXITMEMO SELECT DELETE

Selecting a shot mark

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to align the asterisk
cursor with the desired shot mark.

Entering virtual shot marks

When the unit is stopped, performing playback, or
searching, hold down the ENTRY button and press the
MARK button.

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ENTRY button

MARK button

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A virtual shot mark appears on the monitor as “V­MARK xxx” (xxx is the number). This is not written to
the tape.
After entering a virtual shot mark, if you change the
cassette or power the unit off, it appears in the list as
the first shot mark of the next group read in.

Adding a memo mark (#)

Select the shot mark to which you wish to add the
memo mark, then press the F1 (MEMO) button.
Repeat this operation to remove a memo mark.

To delete an individual shot mark

Use the following procedure.

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Selecting the types of shot mark to be
read in the list

For each of the types of shot mark (recording start
mark, shot mark 1, shot mark 2, and post mark) you
can specify whether it is read in.
In item G02 of the shot mark operation menu, set the
required types to “ON”.

For details of the menu, see page 5-2.

You can also use the following procedure.

1 With the shot mark list displayed, press the F5

(SETING) button.

You can now select the shot mark types.
The function menu display changes as follows.

SHT

MRK

EXITPREV NEXT OFF ON

2 Press the F1 (PREV) or F2 (NEXT) button to

select a shot mark type.

3 Press the F4 (ON) or F3 (OFF) button to switch

between ON (displayed) and OFF (not displayed).

1 With the shot mark list displayed, select the shot

mark to be deleted using the MULTI CONTROL
knob.

2 Hold the MARK button down.

While you hold down the button, an “X” appears
after the selected shot mark number, indicating that
it will be deleted.
To delete more than one shot mark, while holding
down the MARK button turn the MULTI
CONTROL knob to select all of the shot marks.

3 With the MARK button held down, press the

DELETE button.

This deletes the shot marks which were marked by
an “X”.

To delete the entire list

Hold down the DELETE button and press the LIST
button.
This deletes all shot marks from the list. This does not
erase marks from the tape.

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4 To return to the shot mark list, press the F6 (EXIT)

button.

Deleting a shot mark from the list

To delete a shot mark or the shot mark list, you can use
the F2 (SELECT) button instead of the MARK button,
and the F3 (DELETE) button instead of the DELETE
button.

Erasing shot marks from the tape

To erase a shot mark, use the following procedure.

Note

Once you erase a shot mark from the tape, it cannot be
read back in.

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5-3 Shot Mark Operations

1 With no shot mark list displayed, hold the MARK

button down for at least 2 seconds.

The REC/ERASE indicator lights, indicating that
you can rewrite or erase shot marks.

2 Display the shot mark list.
3 Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select on the

list the shot mark you wish to erase.

4 Press the DELETE button and MARK button

simultaneously.

During the erasure process the message “ERASE
SHOT MARK” appears, and the REC/ERASE
indicator flashes.

5 When the shot mark has been erased, close the shot

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mark list.

6 Hold down the MARK button for at least 2

Shot Mark Function

seconds, to turn off the REC/ERASE indicator.

Cuing up to shot marks adjacent to the
current tape position (index function)

1 In item G01 of the shot mark operation menu

(page 5-2), select one of recording start mark, shot
mark 1, shot mark 2, and post mark, or select all.

2 Holding down the MARK button, press the F FWD

button or REW button.

While the tape is moving, the F FWD button or
REW button flashes.

When the shot mark is detected, its type is displayed in
time data display area 2 (page 2-7) on the lower
control panel and in the character information display
on the monitor screen.

For details of character information display on the monitor
screen, see F4 (CHARA) in function menu page 4 (page 8-6)
and setup menu item 005 (page 9-7).

Note

You cannot use the above procedure to cue up to a
virtual shot mark.

5-3-4 Cuing Up to Shot Marks

Cuing up to a selected shot mark

Use the following procedure.

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MARK button

12

F FWD button

REW button

1 Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the

desired shot mark from the shot mark list.

2 Press the PREROLL button.

5-3-5 Reading In Shot Data

When there is shot data (time, device, and other
information about the shooting) written on the tape,
you can read it in and display it on the monitor.

Displaying the shot data

Holding down the ENTRY button, press the PLAY
button.

Z

PLAY button

ENTRY button

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The tape is played back, and the shot data displayed.

To delete the shot data

Once again hold down the ENTRY button, and press
the PLAY button.

Example of shot data display

The shot data display appears as shown below.

MODEL NAME DNW 0090

SERIAL NUMBER 010001
DATE 1998.05.11
TIME 12.55.10
CASSETTE NUMBER 0095
SHOT NUMBER 0052
ID1 AAAAAAAAAAAA

Camera IDs

Recording

time code

The details in the shot data depend on the shooting
conditions. If because of the devices used there is no
shot data on a part of the tape, it appears as blank.

ID2 BBBBBBBBBBBB
ID3 CCCCCCCCCCCC
ID4 DDDDDDDDDDDD

TCR 23:59:59:29

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Shot Mark Function

Displaying the shot data on the shot mark
list

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to position the
cursor on a separator in the shot mark list.
If there is shot data recorded when the immediately
following shot mark was written, it appears in the
display as shown below.

Model name (4 characters)

Model number (4 digits)

Serial number (6 digits)

Shot data

First shot
mark in the
group

SHOT MARK

(---/180)
NO. TIME CODE
*012345-DNW_-0123-4567­011 S1 10:04:05:11
012 R 10:05:35:24
013 V 10:07:05:02

---------------------------­014 R 10:08:35:04
015 S2 10:09:05:11
016 R 10:10:35:24
017 R 10:10:36:00

Cassette number (4 digits)

You can sort the shot marks in the list, based on the shot
data. For details, see the next section.

Chapter 5 Shot Mark Function 5-7

5-3 Shot Mark Operations

5-3-6 Sorting Shot Marks

Based on shot data recorded on the tape, you can
separate the shot marks by cassette, and sort them in
time code sequence.

To sort the shot marks

Use the following procedure.

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Cassette 2 (first time)

Cassette 2 (second time)

Z

Cassette 1

Cassette 3

132

Before sorting

SHOT MARKER

(---/180)
NO. TIME CODE
*012345-DNW_-0123-4567­011 S1 10:04:05:11

---------------------------­012 V 10:07:05:02
013 R 10:08:35:04

---------------------------­014 S2 10:09:05:11
015 R 10:10:35:24
016 R 10:10:36:00

---------------------------­017 R 10:05:35:24

1 With the shot mark list displayed, press the F5

(SETING) button.

2 Press the F2 (NEXT) button, and select SORTING

LIST.

3 Press the F4 (ON) button to change the setting to

ON.

Sorting starts. When it ends, the setting indication
returns to OFF.

For example, if shot marks have been read in twice
from the same cassette, these can be collated as shown
in the following figure.

After sorting

SHOT MARKER

(---/180)
NO. TIME CODE
*012345-DNW_-0123-4567­011 S1 10:04:05:11

---------------------------­012 S2 10:09:05:11
013 R 10:10:35:24
014 R 10:10:36:00

---------------------------­015 R 10:05:35:24

016 V 10:07:05:02
017 R 10:08:35:04

Cassette 1

Cassette 3

Cassette 2 (first and second
times)

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Shot marks from the cassette 2 read in twice are
collated, and arranged in time code sequence.

6-1 Overview of Tele-File Functions

Chapter 6 Tele-File

Tele-File is a non-contact data carrier system.
Tele-File enables data writing/reading between
cassettes with memory labels and VTRs. It increases
the efficiency of operations such as cuing up and
playback, and source data management.

Memory label

Newly developed IC

The Tele-File system employs a newly developed
memory IC with the following features.

• Thin design: With a thickness of 0.5 mm, the IC can
be attached to cassettes as a memory label.

•Memory capacity: 1 KB (user area, rewritable)

•Data transfer speed: 100 kbps

• Security functions: Reading and writing authorization
can be controlled through multiple passwords and
permission settings.

Data management in clip units

In Tele-File, data is managed in units called “clips.” A
clip consists of the following data items, whose
settings can be displayed and changed.

•Cue point

•Write protect

• Mark

•Recording start point

•IN point

• OUT point

• Take number

•Cut number

• Scene number

• Comment

Data library management with handy
reader/writer

An optional handy reader/writer (supporting Memory
Stick) is available to facilitate data library
management.

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Chapter 6

Tele-File 6-1

6-2 Opening the Tele-File Menu

Opening from the function menu

Display page 5 of the function menu in the menu
display section, and then press the F1 (TELE-F)
button.

The Tele-File menu opens.

For details about the function menu, see Chapter 8
“Function Menu” (page 8-1).

Opening automatically

When setup menu item 134 is set to ON, and when the
current function menu page is HOME, HOME2, or
page 1 to page 6, the Tele-File menu opens
automatically whenever a Tele-File label is detected on
a cassette loaded into the VTR.

For details about setup menu item 134, see Section 9-4
“Items in the Extended Setup Menu” (page 9-12).

Configuration of the Tele-File menu

The Tele-File menu has a tree structure, as illustrated
below.
When the menu first opens, the menu operations mode
is clip data display mode.

[Tele-File menu]

Clip data display mode

Attribute data display/
modify mode

Clip data modify mode

Undo check mode

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6-3 Tele-File Menu

6-3-1 Clip Data Display

How to read the display

Shown below are examples of the default menu
displays in the menu display section and the monitor
display.

Menu display section

Monitor display

Final data recording date

Data type

Clip No. 0001
Clip No. 0002
Clip No. 0003

.
.
.

Tele-File menu indicator

Data type indicator

TEL

Cue

ATTRIB

E-F

HOME

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

For more information about how to display menus on the
monitor, see the section “To display menus on the monitor”
(page 9-2).

Setting display area

SELECT

Menu items (functions)

TELE-FILE : TEST 01

2001/07/21 No. 0001 48%
Cue Point WP Mark R
*00:00:02:10 ON KEEP @
00:00:31:10
00:00:57:10

UNDO WR/EXT

Title

Number of selected clip

Remaining memory percentage

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a)

a) The Tele-File memory always contains the attribute data so that this indication never shows “100%.”

Menu display section

Cue: Cue point
Protct: Write protected

Tele-File menu indicator

Indicates that the menu display section is currently
displaying the Tele-File menu.

Mark: Mark
R-Strt: Recording start point
IN: IN point
OUT: OUT point

Data type indicator

Indicates the type of data selected with the clip data
display mode. There are the following types.

Take: Take number
Cut: Cut number
Scene: Scene number
Comnt: Comment

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6-3 Tele-File Menu

Setting display area

Displays the setting of the currently selected data type,
and a cursor (“*” or “>”).
The meaning of the cursor symbols is as follows:

*: Indicates that the mode is clip data display mode

Menu items (functions)

Display menu items (functions).
These are common for all of the data items in clip data
display mode. The function assignments for each item

are as follows.
or attribute data display/modify mode, and that
data is selected.

>: Indicates that the mode is clip data modify mode

or attribute data display/modify mode, and
prompts for data entry or modification.

Clip data display mode menu items

Item name

F1 (ATTRIB)

F2 (SELECT) Selects a data modification mode for the data selected in the clip. The cursor changes from “*” to “>”.

Setting

Selects attribute data display/modify mode.

For details about attribute data display/modify mode, see Section 6-3-5 “Displaying and Modifying Attribute
Data” (page 6-11).

Note

In the following cases, the SELECT item does not appear, and it is not possible to select a data
modification mode.

• When setup menu item 133 is set to REMOTE

• When the memory label itself is write protected

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For more information about clip data modifications, see Section 6-3-3 “Modifying Clip Data” (page 6-7).

F3 (T) Selects data in a clip.

With each press, the “*” cursor moves to select the previous data item. The display scrolls to the left when
the cursor moves to data that is not currently displayed.

F4 (t) Selects data in a clip.

With each press, the “*” cursor moves to select the next data item. The display scrolls to the right when the
cursor moves to data that is not currently displayed.

F5 (UNDO) Selects undo check mode. This button appears and is enabled when data has been modified after being

read from the Tele-File label.

For more information about undo check mode, see Section 6-3-4 “Undo/Resume Functions” (page 6-10).

F6 (WR/EXT) Writes data and exits from the Tele-File menu (return to function menu page 5).

Note

If you attempt to change clip data that is write­protected, the message “PROTECTED CLIP!”
appears, and it is not possible to change the data. Refer
to “To make write protect, mark, and recording start
point settings” (page 6-9), and remove the write­protect setting.

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Monitor display

To select clips

Title

The title (maximum 14 characters) set in attribute data
display/modify mode.

Selected clip number

A 4-digit number representing the number of the
selected clip (with the “*” cursor).

Remaining memory percentage

The percentage of remaining memory (user area)
available for use.
If there is not sufficient free memory, the message
<<MEMORY FULL!!>> appears (stays lit for three
seconds) in time data display area 2 when you attempt
to add data.

Final data recording date

The data (year/month/day) on which data was most
recently recorded.

Data type

The data type. The displayed data is the same as the
data displayed in the menu display section, but some
of the captions are different. There are the following
types.

Cue Point: Cue point
WP: Write protected
Mark: Mark
R: Recording start point
IN Point: IN point
OUT Point: OUT point
Tk: Take number
Cut: Cut number
Scn: Scene number
Comment: Comment

Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob in clip data

display mode.

The data for the selected clip appears in the menu

display section, where it is selected.

In the monitor display, the “*” cursor moves up and

down as clips are selected.

Data which is not visible is selected and displayed

after scrolling.

TELE-FILE : TEST 01

2001/07/21 No. 0001 48%
Cue Point WP Mark R

Cursor

00:00:02:10 ON KEEP @
*00:00:31:10
00:00:57:10

To select data in a clip

In clip data display mode, press the F3 (T) or F4 (t)

button.

The “*” cursor moves and data is selected. Data which

is not visible is selected and displayed after scrolling.

TELE-FILE : TEST 01

2001/07/21 No. 0001 48%
Cue Point WP Mark R
00:00:02:10 *ON KEEP @
00:00:31:10
00:00:57:10

Cursor

(Scrolling)

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Clip data No. 0001...

Data is displayed for 1 clip per line.
Clips are assigned consecutive numbers, beginning
with No. 0001 for the clip on the top line.

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6-3 Tele-File Menu

Moving the cursor directly

Regardless of the cursor’s current position, pressing
one of the following buttons moves the cursor directly
to the specified position in the same clip and displays
the data.

IN (video IN point) button: IN point data
OUT (video OUT point) button: OUT point data
MARK button: Cue point data

To display the duration

Press the IN (video IN point) and OUT (video OUT
point) buttons simultaneously. The cursor moves to the
IN point data of the same clip, and the duration
appears while the buttons are held down. If there is no
IN point or OUT point data, the duration is displayed
as 0:00:00:00.

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

To cue up the cue point, IN point, or OUT

point

1 Select a clip.

2 Press the PREROLL button while holding down

the IN (video IN point), OUT (video OUT point),
or MARK button.

The unit exits from the Tele-File menu and cues up
the position of the data selected in step 2 (the cue
point position if the MARK button was pressed).

Note

The unit does not preroll if there is no data for the

selected point.

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In clip data display mode, you can use clip data to
preroll and cue up.

To preroll to the cue point, IN point, or
OUT point

1 Select a clip.
2 Select the cue point, the IN point, or the OUT

point.

3 Press the PREROLL button.

The unit exits from the Tele-File menu and prerolls
to the position of the selected data.
The preroll time is according to the setting of setup
menu item 001.

Note

The unit does not preroll if there is no data for the
selected point.

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6-3-3 Modifying Clip Data

To modify clip data, put the unit into clip data display
mode and then press the F2 (SELECT) button to put it

The function assignments for menu items in clip data

modification mode are as follows.

into clip data modification mode (the cursor changes to
“>”).

Clip data modification mode menu items

Item name

F1 (RETURN) Returns to clip data display mode.

F2 (MODIFY) Changes the setting of the selected data, or makes a new setting.

F3 (DELETE) Deletes the data setting value. Enabled when cue point, IN point, OUT point, take number, cut number,

F4 (DEL LN)

F5 (INS LN)

HOME + F4
(DELETE ALL)

Setting

The function button changes according to the data type.

See the following for more information about how to set the various data types.

• Cue point, IN point, OUT point: “To set time code data” (page 6-8)

• Write protect, mark, recording start point: “To make write protect, mark, and recording start point settings”
(page 6-9)

• Take number, cut number, scene number: “To make take number, cut number, and scene number
settings” (page 6-9)

• Comment: “To make comment settings” (6-10)

scene number, or comment data is selected.
A confirmation message appears. Press one of the following buttons to confirm or cancel the operation.

• F1 (CANCEL): Cancels the deletion and returns to clip data display mode.

• F2 (OK): Executes the deletion and returns to clip data display mode.

Deletes the selected clip.
A confirmation message appears. Press one of the following buttons to confirm or cancel the operation.

• F1 (CANCEL): Cancels the deletion and returns to clip data display mode.

• F2 (OK): Executes the deletion and returns to clip data display mode.

Inserts a clip at the cursor position.
A confirmation message appears. Press one of the following buttons to confirm or cancel the operation.

• F1 (CANCEL): Cancels the insertion and returns to clip data display mode.

• F2 (OK): Executes the insertion and returns to clip data display mode.

Deletes all clips.
A confirmation message appears. Press one of the following buttons to confirm or cancel the operation.

• F1 (CANCEL): Cancels the deletion and returns to clip data display mode.

• F2 (OK): Executes the deletion and returns to clip data display mode.

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Note

If you attempt to change clip data that is write­protected, the message “PROTECTED CLIP!”
appears, and it is not possible to change the data. Refer
to “To make write protect, mark, and recording start
point settings” (page 6-9), and remove the write­protect setting.

Chapter 6

Tele-File 6-7

6-3 Tele-File Menu

To add and delete clips

To add clips

1 Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to move the

“*” cursor to the position where you want to insert
the clip.

2 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The unit enters clip data modification mode.

3 Press the F5 (INS LN) button.

A confirmation message “INSERT CLIP OK?”
appears.

4 Press the F2 (OK) button.

The clip is added at the position to which you
moved the cursor in step 1.

To delete clips

To set time code data

Proceed as follows to make or change settings for cue
point, IN point, and OUT point data.

1 Select a clip.
2 Select cue point, IN point, or OUT point.
3 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The unit enters clip data modification mode.

4 Press the F2 (MODIFY) button.

The two most significant digits begin to flash, and
the data can be set or modified.

5 Press the F3 (T) or F4 (t) button until the digit

that you want to set starts flashing.

6 Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to make the

setting.

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1 Select the clip to delete.
2 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The unit enters clip data modification mode.

3 Press the F4 (DEL LN) button.

A confirmation message “DELETE THIS CLIP
OK?” appears.

4 Press the F2 (OK) button.

The clip selected in step 1 is deleted.

To display the offset from the previous setting
value

The offset is displayed as long as you hold down
the F2 (OFFSET) button.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have set all the

required digits.

8 Press the F5 (SET) button.

The setting is confirmed and the unit returns to clip
data display mode.

To cancel the setting or modification and return
to clip data display mode

Press the F1 (CANCEL) button.

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To set the set or modified data as other time
data

Press the F6 (SET TO) button and select the time data
(cue point, IN point, or OUT point), and then press the
F5 (SET) or F6 (SET NL) button. The position where
the data is set differs as follows, depending on the
button pressed.

• F5 (SET): The data is set in the selected time data

position.

• F6 (SET NL): A new clip is added at the lowest line

and the time data is set at the selected data position in
the new clip.

To make write protect, mark, and
recording start point settings

To make take number, cut number, and
scene number settings

Proceed as follows to make take number, cut number,
and scene number settings.

1 Select a clip.
2 Select take number, cut number, or scene number.
3 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The unit enters clip data modification mode.

4 Press the F2 (MODIFY) button.

Proceed as follows to make write protect, mark, and
recording start point settings.

1 Select a clip.
2 Select write protect, mark, or recording start point.
3 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The unit enters clip data modification mode.

4 Press the F2 (MODIFY) button.

The data entry area begins to flash, and the data
can be set.

5 Select the data by pressing the F3 (+) or F4 (−)

button or rotating the MULTI CONTROL knob.

6 Press the F2 (SET) button.

The data setting is confirmed and the unit returns
to clip data display mode.

The most significant digit begins to flash, and the
data can be set.

5 Press the F3 (T) or F4 (t) button until the digit

that you want to set starts flashing.

6 Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to make the

setting.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have set all the

required digits.

8 Press the F2 (SET) button.

The setting is confirmed and the unit returns to clip
data display mode.

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6-3 Tele-File Menu

To make comment settings

Proceed as follows to make comment settings.

1 Select a clip.
2 Select comment.
3 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The unit enters clip data modification mode.

4 Press the F2 (MODIFY) button.

The data entry area begins to flash, and the data
can be set.

5 Enter a character by rotating the MULTI

CONTROL knob.

6 Press F4 (t) button to move to the next character

place.

6-3-4 Undo/Resume Functions

Undo function

The undo function cancels all modifications and
returns the data to the state it was in when first read.
Press the F5 (UNDO) button in clip data display mode.
A confirmation message appears. Press the F2 (OK)
button to execute the undo and cancel all modifications
to the data.

Resume function

If you have not modified any data since the last
execution of the undo function, you can press the F5
(UNDO) button again. The button functions as a
resume button, which cancels the immediately
preceding undo.
Press the F5 (UNDO) button in clip data display mode.
A confirmation message appears. Press the F2 (OK)
button to execute the resume and cancel the
immediately preceding undo.

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7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have entered the

entire comment.

To delete characters

Press the F3 (T) or F4 (t) button until the
character that you want to delete starts flashing,
and then press the F5 (DELETE) button.

To insert characters

Press the F3 (T) or F4 (t) button until the
character place after the place where you want to
insert starts flashing, and then press the F6
(INSERT) button.

8 Press the F2 (OK) button.

The comment is confirmed and the unit returns to
clip data display mode.

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6-3-5 Displaying and Modifying Attribute Data

You can display and modify attribute data. The
example below shows attribute data displayed on the
monitor.

Video final recording date

Administrator data

Number of cue points

Memory size

Amount of memory used

Video final recording date

The most recent date (year/month/day) on which video
was recorded on the tape.

Title

The title (name assigned to Tele-File, etc., maximum
24 characters).
The title can be modified.

ID

The ID (unique number assigned to Tele-File,
maximum 24 characters).
The ID can be modified.

Administrator data

Data about the administrator of the cassette or tape
material (maximum 16 characters).
The administrator data can be modified.

Model name

The model name of the VTR that recorded most
recently to the tape.

Serial number

The serial number of the VTR that recorded most
recently to the tape.

TELE-FILE INFORMATION

*REC DATE 2001/07/21
TITLE TEST 01
ID
ADMIN
MODEL
SERIAL 00000
WRITE INHIBIT OFF
THREAD COUNT 00012
CUE POINT No. 0003
CONTROL MODE panel
SIZE 01024 USED 0270

Write inhibit setting

Whether the entire Tele-File is write inhibited.
The write inhibit setting can be modified.

Thread count

The thread count value recorded on the tape.

Number of cue points

The number of cue points recorded in the Tele-File.
You can check the cue point values in clip data display
mode.

Control mode

The setting of menu item 133.

For more information about menu item 133, see page 9-12.

Memory size

The size of the memory in the Tele-File (unit: bytes).

Amount of memory used

The amount of memory currently being used (unit:
bytes).

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6-3 Tele-File Menu

Chapter 6

To modify attribute data

You can modify the title, ID, administrator data, and
write inhibit setting attributes.
However, the attributes cannot be modified when the
control mode is “remote.” The modification is not
possible when the write inhibit setting is ON, either.
Proceed as follows after setting the write inhibit setting
to OFF.

1 Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the

item.

The F2 (SELECT) button is enabled when you
select an item that can be modified (title, ID,
administrator data, and write inhibit setting).

2 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The data can be set or modified.

3 Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to set or

modify the data.

4 Press the F2 (SET) button.

To format the Tele-File memory

You can format the Tele-File memory (erase all
modifiable data). However, the memory cannot be
formatted in the following cases.

•When the write inhibit setting is ON

•When the control mode is “remote”

To format Tele-File memory, proceed as follows.

1 Press the F4 (FORMAT) button.

A confirmation message appears.

2 Press the F2 (OK) button.

All modifiable data is erased.

Note

In the following cases, the FORMAT item does not
appear, and it is not possible to select a data
modification mode.

• When setup menu item 133 is set to REMOTE

• When the memory label itself is write protected

Tele-File

The change to the setting is confirmed.

Note

In the following cases, the SELECT item does not
appear, and it is not possible to select a data
modification mode.

• When setup menu item 133 is set to REMOTE

• When the memory label itself is write protected

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7-1 Overview of UMID Functions

Chapter 7 UMID Functions

The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of
meta-data in video and audio materials. It has been
internationally standardized in SMPTE Standard
330M. This unit supports recording and generation of
UMIDs.
The UMID is made up of a section called the “Basic”
section and a section called the “Source Pack” section.
The Basic section contains information such as the
device that recorded the material and whether the

UMID Basic Instance Number

Source Pack Date/Time

material is the original or a copy. The Source Pack
section contains information about when/where/who
recorded the material.
A UMID with a Basic section only is called a Basic
UMID. A UMID with both Basic and Source Pack
sections is called an Extended UMID. The following
figure shows a general overview of the information
contained in a UMID.

Copy or original

Material Number

Which device recorded the original

When was it recorded

Spatial Co-ordinates

Where was it recorded

Stored Ownership

Who recorded it

Chapter 7 UMID Functions

Chapter 7 UMID Functions 7-1

7-2 UMID Output and Display

This section explains how to output and display
UMIDs.

Note

When the number of active scan lines for HD SDI
output is set to 720P, output and displaying of UMID
are not carried out.

7-2-1 UMID Output Settings

You can choose to output UMIDs or not, and select
either Basic UMID or Extended UMID when you
choose to output UMIDs. Make these settings using
setup menu item 651 UMID OUTPUT.
(UMID information is added to HD SDI output.)

See page 9-18 for more information about setup menu item

651.

7-2-2 UMID Display

During recording and playback, UMID data appears in
the menu display section of the control panel and on
the video monitor.

To display the UMID

Chapter 7 UMID Functions

In function menu page 5, press the F2 (UMID) button.

See Section 8-1-2 “Using the Function Menu” (page 8-2)
for more information about function menu operations.

The UMID appears in the menu display section of the
control panel and on the video monitor.

UMI
D

HOME F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

First item in UMID displayed in menu display section

INSTANCE 24PRS XX-XX-XX

EXIT

UMID display on the video monitor

The video monitor connected to the COMPOSITE
VIDEO OUTPUT 3 (SUPER) connector or the SDI
OUTPUT 3 (SUPER) connector on the connector
panel displays all UMID items at once. The display of
each line is explained below.

UMID INFORMATION
INSTANCE 24PRS XX-XX-XX
MATERIAL SMPTE
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
DATE/TIME 20XX/XX/XX
XX:XX:XX:XX +XX:XX
ALTITUDE XXXXXXXXm
LONGITUDE EXXX XX'XX.XX
LATITUDE SXXX XX'XX.XX
ORGANIZATION XXXX
USER XXXX COUNTRY XXXX

1 Instance Number generation method and
Instance Number

The generation method is displayed as follows.

CP+16: “16-bit PRS (pseudo-random sequence)

+Copy No.” method

24PRS: 24-bit PRS method
others: Other than the above

When menu item 656 MATERIAL NO. is set to NEW,
the SMPTE method is used.

2 Material Number generation method

SMPTE: SMPTE method
IEEE 1394 ZONE: IEEE 1394 ZONE method
IEEE 1394 RND: IEEE 1394 RND method
others: Other than the above

3 Material Number

The material number is displayed in hexadecimal
across two lines.

The following items, 4 through 9, are contained in
the Source Pack.

1
2

3

4
5

6
7
8
9

See the next section “UMID display on the video monitor”
for examples of the UMID displayed on the video monitor.

To switch the displayed UMID item in the
menu display section

Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob.

To exit from UMID display

Press the F6 (EXIT) button.

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4 Date/Time

Date/Time data is displayed across two lines.
The upper line shows the MJD (Modified Julian Date)
contained in the Source Pack, converted to UTC.
The lower line shows the data in unit count format
(hours : minutes : seconds : frame) converted to UTC.

Note

The function for converting unit count to UTC works
only when the unit rate is 2 (24 frames), 3 (24/1.001
frames), 4 (25 frames), 6 (30 frames), or 7 (30/1.001
frames). For other unit rates, the unit rate number and
unit rate are displayed in hexadecimal.

5 Altitude

XXXXXXXXm: Altitude data indicating the distance

from the center of the earth is displayed in this
format.

S+XXXXXXXm Y+D: Altitude data indicating the

distance from sea level is displayed in this format.
The meaning of the characters and strings shown
is as follows.

• “S” (1st character): Indicates data from a Sensor.
“R” is shown for position data from the
recording device (Recorder), and “T” is shown
for Target position data.

• “+” (2nd character): Indicates higher than sea
level. “–” indicates lower than sea level.

•“XXXXXXXm” : Altitude data (unit meters).

•“Y”: The number of satellites used to calculate
position data (hexadecimal).

•“D”: DOP (dilution of precision) value.

• “+” (between Y and D): Displayed when a
supportive apparatus was used. A space (blank)
is displayed when no supportive apparatus was
used.

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6 Longitude

Following “W” to indicate west longitude or “E” to
indicate east longitude, the longitude is displayed in
degrees, minutes, and seconds (seconds are shown up
to 2 decimal places).

Example: “E134 59’23.00” for “East longitude 134

degrees 59 minutes 23.00 seconds”

7 Latitude

Following “N” to indicate north latitude or “S” to
indicate south latitude, the latitude is displayed in
degrees, minutes, and seconds (seconds are shown up
to 2 decimal places).

Example: “N34 59’23.32” for “North latitude 34

degrees 59 minutes 23.32 seconds”

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8-1 Overview

Chapter 8 Function Menu

The function menu allows you to make frequently
made settings, such as selection of input video signals
and time code settings.

8-1-1 Function Menu Configuration

The function menu consists of seven pages by factory
default: the HOME page and six pages numbered 1 to

6. You can also display the HOME2 page by setting
user-defined function keys. The following icons appear
at the left edge of the menu display section to denote
the current page.

: HOME page

1

: Page 1

1

: Page 2

2

: Page 3

3

: Page 4

4

: Page 5

5

: Page 6

6

: HOME 2 page

2

Each page has a menu display section made up of an
upper and lower part. The upper part displays the
menu items (functions) in the page, and the lower part
displays the menu item settings. The figure below
shows the menu display section in the HOME page.

HOME2 page (user-defined function keys)

Up to six function keys can be defined (i.e. six
functions can be assigned to the F1 to F6 buttons in the
HOME2 page).
You can select and define the following function keys:

• Functions selected from the function menu items in
the HOME page and menu pages 1 to 4

• Function key to display the setting for setup menu
item 211 (REMOTE1 PORT) and to carry out the
operation when the menu item setting is “panel”.

Note

By factory default, no function keys are defined in the
HOME2 page.
It is not possible to display the HOME2 page unless
you have defined at least one function key in that page.

For details on defining user-defined function keys in the
HOME2 page, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

Page 6

You can define up to six setup menu items (assign six
setup menu items to the F1 to F6 buttons) and register
them on page 6.

Note

There is nothing defined on page 6 when the unit is
shipped from the factory.

Menu items (functions)

CTL/TCTCMENU

HOME F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Settings (values)

In the figure above, TC (time code) is selected as the
setting for CTL/TC (time data selection), the menu
item for button F4. This manual refers to this as “F4
(CTL/TC) in function menu HOME page is set to TC.”

For more information about defining setup menu items for
page 6, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

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Chapter 8 Function Menu

8-1 Overview

8-1-2 Using the Function Menu

To change a menu item setting

To change a menu item setting, press the
corresponding function button (F1 to F6) to display the
desired setting in the lower part of the menu display.
Each press of the button displays the next setting.

When a menu item setting flashes

Menu item settings flash to inform you that you can
change the setting value by rotating the MULTI
CONTROL knob.

To change the function menu page

Press either of the page buttons (V, v).

• The V button selects the next page in the order

HOMEt1t2t3t4t5t6tHOME...

• The v button selects the next page in the order

HOMEt6t5t4t3t2t1tHOME...

Settings which do not appear in the menu
display section

In the HOME page (see the figure in Section 8-1­1 “Function Menu Configuration”), the settings for F5

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(MENU) do not appear in the menu display.When you
press the F5 or F6 button, the whole menu page
changes to allow you to make settings.

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8-2 Function Menu Item List

The function menu has the following items.

HOME page

Item

F4 (CTL/TC) Selects the time data to display in time data display area 1

F5 (MENU) Puts the system into setup menu mode

Setting

(see page 2-6)

TC: Playback time code read by the internal time code reader. The LTC or VITC time data type indicator

(see page 2-6)

UB: User bits data of playback time code. The LUB or VIUB time data type indicator lights, depending on

whether the time code is LTC or VITC.

CTL: The running time of the tape being played back, as calculated from a count of CTL signals recorded

on the tape. The time is displayed in Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames format.

When the current setup menu settings are the same as the contents of any of menu banks 1 to 3, or the
factory defaults, the corresponding indication (1), (2), (3), (4), or (dflt) appears.

(1): Same as menu bank 1.
(2): Same as menu bank 2.
(3): Same as menu bank 3.
(4): Same as menu bank 4.
(dflt): Same as factory defaults.

lights.

a)

a)

(see Chapter 9)

.

.

a) The selection of LTC or VITC depends on the setting of F6 (TCR) in function menu page 1 .

Page 1

Item Setting

F4 (DF)

F6 (TCR) Selects the type of time code to display in the time data display.

In 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode, selects either drop-frame mode or non-drop frame mode for the time code
generator and the CTL counter.

DF: Drop-frame mode
NDF: Non-drop frame mode

LTC: Display LTC.
AUTO: Display VITC when tape speed is 1/2 or less of normal speed, and LTC otherwise.
VITC: Display VITC.

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8-2 Function Menu Item List

Page 2

Item Setting

F1 (V.PROC)

F2 (VIDEO) Sets the HD/SD video signal output level (–∞ to +3 dB).

F3 (CHROMA) Sets the HD/SD chroma signal output level (–∞ to +3 dB).

F4 (HUE)
(59.94i, 29.97PsF
mode)/(C PHAS)
(50i, 25PsF,

23.98PsF, 24PsF
mode)

F5 (SETUP)
(59.94i, 29.97PsF
mode)/(BLACK)
(50i, 25PsF,

23.98PsF, 24PsF
mode)

F6 (YC DLY) Sets amount of Y/C delay for playback of analog Betacam tapes.

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Selects the control method for the internal digital video processor.

LOCAL: Change the settings of the internal digital video processor by using this function menu.
REMOTE: Use the optional BVR-50/50P Remote Control Unit to control the internal digital video

processor.

MENU: Change the settings of the internal digital video processor by using F5 (MENU) of the HOME page.

Note

When controlling the unit from the HKDV-503/900, set this item to MENU.

PRESET: Regardless of manually set values, the video signal is set to the standard level.
Manual setting: With the displayed setting flashing, you can rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust

the value for the video signal output level.

PRESET: Regardless of manually set values, the chroma signal is set to the standard level.
Manual setting: With the displayed setting flashing, you can rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust

the value for the chroma signal output level.

Sets the color phase (phase relative to burst)

PRESET: Regardless of manually set values, sets the color phase to the standard value.
Manual setting: With the displayed setting flashing, you can rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust

the value across the range ±30°.

Sets the setup level (59.94i, 29.97PsF mode) or black level (50i, 25PsF, 23.98PsF, 24PsF mode)

PRESET: Regardless of manually set values, the level is set to the standard value.
Manual setting: With the displayed setting flashing, you can rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust

the setup level across the range ±30 IRE (59.94i, 29.97PsF mode) or to adjust the black level across
the range ±210 mV (50i, 25PsF, 23.98PsF, 24PsF mode).

PRESET : Regardless of manually set values, the Y/C delay is set to the standard value.
Manual setting: With the displayed setting flashing, you can rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust

the Y/C delay across the range ±100 ns.

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Item

F1 (SYNC) Sets the HD output signal sync phase.

F2 (SC) Sets the HD output signal sync phase.

F4 (EMPHSS) Specifies whether to add audio emphasis to analog audio input signals and Betacam/Betacam SP format

F5 (T INFO) Selects the type of time data to display in time data display area 2.

Setting

Setting method

With the displayed setting flashing, you can rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust the output signal
sync phase across the range ±15 µs relative to this unit’s input reference signal.

Adjust this item when you want to adjust the output signal sync phase precisely to match a reference
signal, or when connecting this unit and other VTRs to a device such as a switcher to perform operations
such as special effects editing.

Setting method

With the displayed setting flashing, you can rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust the output signal
phase across the range ±200 ns relative to this unit’s input reference signal.

playback audio signals.

ON: Add audio emphasis.
OFF: Do not add audio emphasis.

TOTAL: Display total time.
REMAIN: Display remaining time.

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8-2 Function Menu Item List

Page 4

Item Setting

F1 (CAPSTN) Selects the number of fields for capstan lock in playback.

In 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode
2F: The capstan servo locks in units of 2 fields.

When playing back a tape that was recorded with composite source signals, a vertical shift in the video
(H shift) occurs. (When setup menu item 712 is set to ON.)

4F: The capstan servo locks in units of 4 fields.

Even when playing back a tape that was recorded with composite source signals, no vertical shift in the
video (H shift) occurs. You should set this menu item to this setting when continuity in video phase
across edit points is required for composite signal playback or when carrying out A/B roll editing.

In 50i, 25PsF mode
2F: The capstan servo locks in units of 2 fields.

When playing back a tape that was recorded with composite source signals, a vertical shift in the video
(H shift) occurs. (When setup menu item 712 is set to ON.)

4F: The capstan servo locks in units of 4 fields.

When playing back a tape that was recorded with composite source signals, a vertical shift in the video
(H shift) occurs. (When setup menu item 712 is set to ON.)

8F: The capstan servo locks in units of 8 fields.

Even when playing back a tape that was recorded with composite source signals, no vertical shift in the
video (H shift) occurs. You should set this menu item to this setting when continuity in video phase
across edit points is required for composite signal playback or when carrying out A/B roll editing.

F3 (DOLBY) When using oxide tapes, specifies whether or not to use the Dolby type C low-frequency noise reduction

F4 (CHARA)

F5 (RECINH) Specifies whether or not to inhibit recording shot marks to tape.

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Item Setting

F1 (TELE-F) Displays the Tele-File menu.

F2 (UMID) Displays UMID information during playback.

Note

The setting is automatically fixed at 2F when operating in 24PsF or 23.98PsF mode, and this cannot be
changed.

(NR) system.

NR ON : Use the Dolby NR system when playing back analog Betacam oxide tapes.
NR OFF : Do not use the Dolby NR system when playing back analog Betacam oxide tapes.

Specifies whether or not to superimpose time code, menu settings, error messages, and so on over the
video signals output to the HDSDI OUTPUT3(SUPER) connector, SDI OUTPUT3(SUPER) connector and
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT3(SUPER) connector.

ON: Superimpose.
OFF: Do not superimpose.

ON: Inhibit recording to tape.
OFF: Do not inhibit recording to tape.

For details of the Tele-File menu, see Section 6-3 “Tele-File Menu” (page 6-3).

For details of UMID, see Chapter 7.

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9-1 Setup Menu Configuration

Chapter 9 Setup Menus

This unit has the following setup menus.

•Basic setup menu

• Extended setup menu
To access the extended setup menu, a setting on the
internal SS-89 board is required.

For details, refer to the Installation Manual.

In this manual, both the basic setup menu items and
extended setup menu items are also referred to simply
as setup menu items or menu items.

Configuration of the basic setup menu

The basic setup menu comprises the following groups
of items.

Item group

Items
H01 to H14

Items
001 to 019

Items
B01 to B20

Function

Display of the total number of
hours the unit has been
powered on, and other
information collected by the
digital hours meter

Settings relating to the preroll
time, superimposed text
information, system frequency,
etc.

Settings relating to the menu
banks for saving menu settings

Refer to

Page 10-5

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Configuration of the extended setup menu

The extended setup menu comprises the following
groups of items.

Item group

Items
100 to 199

Items
200 to 299

Items
300 to 399

Items
400 to 499

Items
500 to 599

Items
600 to 650

Items
651 to 699

Items
700 to 799

Items
800 to 899

Items
900 to 999

Function

Settings relating to control
panels

Settings relating to the remote
control interface

Settings relating to editing
operations

Settings relating to preroll

Settings relating to tape
protection

Settings relating to the time
code generator

Settings relating to the UMID

Settings relating to video control

Settings relating to audio control

Settings relating to digital
processing

Refer to

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Chapter 9 Setup Menus

9-2 Setup Menu Operations

To display setup menus

MULTI

CONTROL

59.94

CHANNEL

CONDITION

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

HOME

CTL/TCTCMENU

HOME button F5 (MENU) button

Function menu HOME page

With the function menu HOME page showing in the
menu display, press the F5 (MENU) button.
The currently selected setup menu item is displayed in
the menu display, with the menu item number flashing.

For basic operations in the menu display, see page 2-5.

59.94

PUSH/
SHIFT

ALARM
KEY INHI

RESET

To display menus on the monitor

Setting F4 (CHARA) to ON in function menu page 4
allows you to display setup menus on the monitor
connected to the COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT
3(SUPER) connector, HDSDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER)
connector or SDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector of
this unit. When a setup menu appears on the monitor, a
cursor indicates the currently selected menu item.

Group name for the
currently selected item

Cursor indicating
the currently
selected item

Displaying a desired menu item

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SET

H01 : OPE HOURS

UP

Setup menu item H01 displayed

SELECT SET EXIT

O

MULTI

CONTROL

CHANNEL

CONDITION

001:P–ROLL

SET
UP

HOME

v and V buttons

59.94

–

TIME

SELECT

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

5S

SET EXIT

PUSH/
SHIFT

ALARM
KEY INHI

RESET

MULTI
CONTROL knob

SHIFT indicator

When the menu item number displayed in the menu
display is flashing, you can change the menu item by
turning the MULTI CONTROL knob.
To skip from one item group to the next, press the v
button or V button.

9-2 Chapter 9 Setup Menus

To display a desired sub-item

For a menu item having sub-items, you can select a
desired sub-item as follows.

1 With a desired menu item selected, press the F2

(SELECT) button.

The currently selected sub-item name flashes.

2 Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select a

desired sub-item.

Changing menu item setting values

The procedures for changing menu item setting values
or sub-item setting values are described below.

To change the settings of menu items without
sub-items

After selecting a desired menu item using the
procedure described in the section “Displaying a
desired menu item” on page 9-2 and with the menu
item number flashing, proceed as follows.

1 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The current setting of the menu item flashes.

2 Press the F3 (–) button or F4 (+) button, or turn the

MULTI CONTROL knob to select a desired
setting value.

To change the settings of menu items with
sub-items

When a selected menu item has sub-items, select a
desired sub-item using the procedure described in the
section “To display a desired sub-item” on this page
making the sub-item name flash, then proceed as
follows.

1 Press the F2 (SELECT) button.

The current setting of the sub-item flashes.

2 Press the F3 (–) button or F4 (+) button, or turn the

MULTI CONTROL knob to select a desired
setting value.

To select another sub-item and change its
setting value

Press the F1 (RETURN) button making the current
sub-item name flash, then perform the procedures
for selecting a desired sub-item and changing its
setting value.

To select another menu item and change its
setting value

Press the F1 (RETURN) button twice in succession
making the current menu item number flash, then
perform the procedures for selecting a desired
menu item and changing its setting value.

3 When all required changes have been made, press

the F5 (SET) button.

To select another menu item and change its
setting value

Press the F1 (RETURN) button making the current
menu item number flash, then perform the
procedures for selecting a desired menu item and
changing its setting value.

3 When all required changes have been made, press

the F5 (SET) button.

This makes the new settings effective.

To abandon making changes and exit from the
setup menu display

Press the F6 (EXIT) button.

This makes the new settings effective.

To abandon making changes and exit from the
setup menu display

Press the F6 (EXIT) button.

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Chapter 9 Setup Menus

9-2 Setup Menu Operations

Resetting the menu settings to their
factory default values (menu item B20)

To reset the current active menu settings to their
factory default values, proceed as follows.

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure described in

the section “To change the settings of menu items
without sub-items” on page 9-3 to set menu item
B20 RESET SETUP to ON.

The current active menu settings are reset to their
factory default settings.

2 Press the F5 (SET) button again.

This saves the menu settings.

Switching the system frequency (menu
item 013)

To switch the system frequency between 59.94i, 50i,

29.97PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF, 23.98PsF, proceed as
follows.

Notes

•Before carrying out this operation, consult the person
responsible for system installation.

•When the unit is used in 50i, 25PsF mode, analog
tape can only be played back in the simple playback
mode.

•When this unit is put into 24PsF or 23.98PsF mode,
SDI (D1), component, and composite signals are not
output.

Switching the line conversion function
(menu item 018)

This operation is valid in 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode only.
It is not available in other mode.
To change the line conversion (OFF TAPE/1035/1080/
720P), use the following procedure.

Notes

•Consult with the administrator responsible for system
installation before carrying out the following
procedure.

• For the setting of the line conversion (see next item,
“Line conversion mode”), setup menu item 916
ACTIVE LINE 1035 CONVERT MODE is valid in
1035-line mode, and setup menu item 917 ACTIVE
LINE 1080 CONVERT MODE is valid in 1080-line
mode.

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure described in

the section “To change the settings of menu items
without sub-items” on page 9-3, to set setup menu
item 018 ACTIVE LINE SELECT to ON.

The menu display changes to allow switching of
the setting for line conversion between OFF TAPE,
1035, 1080, and 720P.

2 Select OFF TAPE, 1035, 1080, or 720P, then press

the F5 (SET) button.

3 Turn the unit off.

The next time the unit is turned on, it will operate in
the new mode.

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1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure described in

2 Switch the setting, then press the F5 (SET) button.
3 Turn the unit off.

The next time the unit is turned on, it will operate in
the new mode.

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the section “To change the settings of menu items
without sub-items” on page 9-3 to set menu item
013 SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT to ON.

The menu display changes to allow switching of
the system frequency between 59.94i, 50i,

29.97PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF, 23.98PsF.

Line conversion mode

Use the following procedure.

When setup menu item 018 ACTIVE LINE
SELECT is set to 1035

Select the conversion mode in setup menu item 916
ACTIVE LINE 1035 CONVERT MODE.

1080 k 1035 (CONV): Convert the active scan

lines from 1080 to 1035, without changing the
aspect ratio.

1080 1035

1035 k 1080 (PANEL): Convert the active scan

lines from 1035 to 1080. Insert the 1035 lines into
1080 lines, then compress horizontally.

1035 10351080

Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to
B13)

This unit allows menu settings to be saved in what are
termed “menu banks”. Saved sets of menu settings can
be recalled for use as required.

1080 k 1035 (CROP): Convert the active scan lines

from 1080 to 1035. Crop the top, bottom, left, and
right, then stretch the image horizontally.

1080

1920 1920

10351035

When setup menu item 018 ACTIVE LINE
SELECT is set to 1080

Select the conversion mode in setup menu item 917
ACTIVE LINE 1080 CONVERT MODE.

1035 k 1080 (CONV): Convert the active scan

lines from 1035 to 1080, without changing the
aspect ratio.

To save the current active menu settings

Set one of menu items B11 SAVE BANK 1 to B13
SAVE BANK 3 to ON, depending on which of the
menu banks you wish to save in, then press the F5
(SET) button.

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9-2 Setup Menu Operations

To recall settings from a menu bank

When recalling the settings saved in one of menu
banks 1 to 3, set the corresponding one of menu items
B01 RECALL BANK 1 to B03 RECALL BANK 3 to
ON, then press F5 (SET) button.
When you wish to recall the settings saved in menu
bank 4, select menu bank-4 with menu item B20
PRESET SETUP.

For details about menu bank 4, refer to the Maintenance
Manual.

Recall (B01)

Current active
menu settings

Save (B11)

Recall (B02)

Menu bank 1

Save

a)

The current active setup menu settings as well as
settings saved in menu banks are stored in separate

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storage areas for 59.94i, 29.97PsF, 23.98PsF and 50i,
25PsF, 24PsF modes.

Save (B12)

Recall (B03)

Save (B13)

Recall (B20)

Save

a)

Menu bank 2

Menu bank 3

Menu bank 4

a) Use maintenance menu item 122.

a)

a)

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9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu

The basic setup menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory

default settings are indicated by an enclosing box.

Item number Settings

001 PREROLL TIME 0S ... 5S ... 30S: Set the preroll time to between 0 and 30 seconds. A preroll time

a)

002

a), b)

003

005 DISPLAY INFORMATION

006 LOCAL FUNCTION

Item name

CHARACTER
H-POSITION

CHARACTER
V-POSITION

SELECT

ENABLE

of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing.

Adjust the horizontal screen position of the character information output from the
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector, HDSDI OUTPUT
3(SUPER) connector, and SDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector for superimposed
display on the monitor.

00 ... 1E ... 3C (59.94i, 29.97PsF, 23.98PsF mode)/00 ... 1B ... 36 (50i, 25PsF,

24PsF mode): The hexadecimal value 00 is for the far left of the screen and

increasing the value moves the position of the characters to the right.

Adjust the vertical screen position of the first line of the character information
output from the COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector, HDSDI
OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector, and SDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector for
superimposed display on the monitor.

00 ... 57 ... 6C (59.94i, 29.97PsF, 23.98PsF mode)/00 ... 70 ... 88 (50i, 25PsF,

24PsF mode): The hexadecimal value 00 is for the top of the screen and

increasing the value lowers the position of the characters.

Determines the kind of character information to be output from the COMPOSITE
VIDEO OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector, HDSDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector,
and SDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector when the function menu item CHARA
is set to ON.

T&STA : Time data display information and the unit’s status
T&UB: Time data display information and the user’s bits
T&CTL: Time data display information and CTL
T&T: Time data display information and time code (LTC or VITC)
TIME: Time code (LTC or VITC) only

If there is an overlap between the setting of this item and the setting of the control
panel, it is automatically avoided. For example, if CTL is selected on the control
panel and this menu item setting is T&CTL, then CTL and LTC are output.

Determines which buttons on the control panel are enabled when this unit is
controlled from external equipment.

DIS: All buttons and switches are disabled.
S&E&F : Only the STOP button, EJECT button, and F1 to F6 buttons are

enabled.

ENA: All buttons and switches are enabled.
MAP: Follow the LOCAL KEY MAP setting.

For information about setting the LOCAL KEY MAP, see menu item 023 (LOCAL
KEY MAP) (page 9-9).

007 TAPE TIMER DISPLAY Determines whether to display the CTL count in 12-hour mode or 24-hour mode.

+ –12H : 12-hour mode
24H: 24-hour mode

a)When setting items 002 and 003, watch the monitor

b)

Note

screen, and adjust to the required state.

When displaying time code values, there is a slight time
delay. Therefore, when creating a tape for off-line
editing, the information inserted in the upper half of the
screen may be delayed by one frame.

(Continued)

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9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu

Item number Item name Settings

a)

009

011

013

a)

CHARACTER TYPE

CHARACTER V-SIZE

SYSTEM FREQUENCY
SELECT

Determines the type of characters such as time code output from the
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector, HDSDI OUTPUT
3(SUPER) connector, and SDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector for superimposed
display on the monitor.

WHITE : White letters on a black background
BLACK: Black letters on a white background
W/OUT: White letters with black outline
B/OUT: Black letters with white outline

Determines the vertical size of characters such as time code output from the
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector, HDSDI OUTPUT
3(SUPER) connector, and SDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector for superimposed
display on the monitor.

×1 : Standard size
×2: 2 times standard size

Specify whether to enable switching of the system frequency between 59.94i, 50i,

29.97PsF, 24PsF and 23.98PsF.

OFF : Disable switching.
ON: Enable switching.

When ON is selected, the menu display changes to allow switching of the setting
between 59.94i, 50i, 29.97PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF, and 23.98PsF.

For the procedure for switching the system frequency, see page 9-4.

a)When setting items 009 and 011, watch the monitor

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ACTIVE LINE SELECT
(Valid only in 59.94i or

29.97PsF mode.)

screen, and adjust to the required state.

Notes

• For the basic and extended setup menus, separate settings are saved for

59.94i, 29.97PsF, 23.98PsF and 50i, 25PsF, 24PsF modes. When you switch
systems, all menu items change to the settings established in the new system.
(These are different from the settings for the mode before switching.)

• When the unit is used in 50i, 25PsF mode, analog tape can only be played back
in the simple playback mode.

Enable or disable switching of the number of active scan lines for HDSDI output
(OFF TAPE/1035/1080/720P).

OFF : Disable switching.
ON : Enable switching.

When ON is selected, the menu display changes to allow switching of the setting
between OFF TAPE, 1035, 1080, and 720P.

For the procedure for switching the number of active scan lines, see page 9-4.

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Item number Item name Settings

023 LOCAL KEY MAP

When MAP is selected in menu item 006, the buttons that can be operated on the
control panel of this unit when it is being controlled by remote control from
another device can be selected from the following sub-items.

The settings of each sub-item are as follows.
DIS : Do not function.

Sub-item

ENA: Function.

1 STOP Select whether the STOP button functions.

2 PLAY Select whether the PLAY button functions.

3 STANDBY Select whether the STANDBY button functions.

4 EJECT Select whether the EJECT button functions.

5 JOG Select whether the JOG button functions.

6 SHUTTLE Select whether the SHUTTLE button functions.

7 VAR Select whether the VAR button functions.

8 FF/REW Select whether the F FWD and REW buttons function.

9 PREROLL Select whether the PREROLL button functions.

10

LEARN/CUE/PLAY

Select whether the LEARN and CUE/PLAY buttons function.

11 F-KEY Select whether the F1 to F6 buttons function.

12 AUDIO/MONITOR Select whether the audio monitor signal selection buttons function.

13 OTHERS Select whether the ENTRY, STUNT IN, STUNT OUT, PLAY IN, PLAY OUT,

TRIM+, TRIM–, GS-MARK, GS-LIST, DELETE, and DMC EDIT buttons function.

B01 RECALL BANK 1 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1.

B02 RECALL BANK 2 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 2.

B03 RECALL BANK 3 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 3.

B11 SAVE BANK 1 Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 1.

B12 SAVE BANK 2 Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 2.

B13 SAVE BANK 3 Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 3.

B20 RESET SETUP Set to ON to reset current active menu settings to factory default values.

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9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu

The extended setup menu contains the following
items.

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In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory
default settings are indicated by an enclosing box.

Menu items in the range 100 to 199, relating to the control panels

Item number

101 SELECTION FOR

102 MAXIMUM SPEED

103 AUDIO SELECTED LINE

104 AUDIO MUTING TIME Select the length of time for which audio muting occurs when the unit switches to

105 REFERENCE SYSTEM

106 Select the capstan servo lock mode.

Item name Settings

Select how the unit enters the search mode.

SEARCH DIAL ENABLE

OUT

ALARM

CAPSTAN LOCK

DIAL : Turning the search dial switches to search mode at all times except during

editing.

KEY: One of the JOG, SHUTTLE, and VAR buttons must be pressed to switch to

search mode.

Select the fast forward and rewind tape speed and also search mode speed
during tape playback.
MAX : Perform fast forward, rewind, and search mode playback at the maximum

speeds.

MX/24: Perform fast forward and rewind at the maximum speeds, and search

mode playback at up to 24 times normal speed.

MX/35: Perform fast forward and rewind at the maximum speeds, and search

mode playback at up to 35 times normal speed.

×24: Perform fast forward and rewind at 24 times normal speed, and search

mode playback at up to 24 times normal speed.

×35: Perform fast forward and rewind at 35 times normal speed, and search

mode playback at up to 35 times normal speed.

Maximum fast forward and rewind speeds

HDCAM cassette: 50 times normal speed

Maximum search mode speeds

HDCAM cassette: 50 times normal speed

Select the output signal to the MONITOR OUTPUT connectors during playback of
analog Betacam-format tape.
MANU : Output the signals selected by the audio monitor signal selection buttons

on the lower control panel.

AUTO1: Output stereo, using the AFM channels (3 and 4) for playback from

metal tape, and the LNG channels (1 and 2) for playback from oxide tape.

AUTO2: Output the signals selected by the audio monitor signal selection buttons

on the lower control panel, but during variable speed playback, if AFM is
selected, automatically switch to LNG.

playback either from stopped or from still playback in the search mode.

OFF : Set the audio muting time to zero (i.e. no muting).

0.1S to 1.0S: Set the audio muting time from 0.1 second to 1.0 second, in 0.1-

second increments.

Select whether or not to display a warning when the video/audio reference signal
selected by the function menu item OUTREF, is not supplied or is out of phase
with the input video signal.

OFF: No warning.
ON : Flash the STOP button as a warning.

PANEL : The capstan servo lock mode is determined by the function menu item

CAPSTN.

2F: The capstan servo locks every two fields regardless of the setting of the

function menu item CAPSTN.

4F: The capstan servo locks every four fields regardless of the setting of the

function menu item CAPSTN.

8F (For 50i, 25PsF mode only): The capstan servo locks every eight fields

regardless of the setting of the function menu item CAPSTN.

Note

The setting is 2F when operating in 24PsF or 23.98PsF mode, and this item is not
displayed.

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Menu items in the range 100 to 199, relating to the control panels (Continued)

Item number

Item name

Settings

111 TSO PLAY Select whether or not to enable tape speed override mode.

DIS : Disable tape speed override mode.
TSO: Enable tape speed override mode.

116 JOG DIAL RESPONSE Select the tape speed characteristics for the search dial rotation rate (VTR

commands).

TYPE1 : Tape speed varies linearly over the range –1 to +1.
TYPE2: Tape speed varies stepwise as shown in figure

a)

below over the range –3
to +3. (Characterized by a zone around –1 to +1 where the tape speed is
independent of the search dial rotation rate. When playing back an HDCAM
tape, however, tape speed characteristic TYPE 4 applies.)

TYPE3: Tape speed varies linearly over the range –3 to +3, as shown in figure

below.

TYPE4: Tape speed varies stepwise as shown in figure

c)

below over the range –2

b)

to +2. (Characterized by a zone around –1 to +1 where the tape speed is
independent of the search dial rotation rate)

117 CONTROL PANEL

SELECTION

Select the control panel function when the PANEL SELECT switch on the switch
panel is set to REAR.
SW : Only the control panel connected to the CONTROL PANEL connector on

the connector panel functions.

PARA : The control panels connected to the CONTROL PANEL connectors on

the switch panel and connector panel both function.

118 Select which switches and buttons can be operated when the KEY INHI switch on

KEY INHIBIT SWITCH
EFFECTIVE AREA

Sub-item

1

REMOTE

SELECT

the switch panel is set to ON. The following sub-items control different sets of
switches and buttons independently.

Select whether the REMOTE 1(9P) and 2(50P) buttons in the upper control panel
are enabled.

DIS : Disabled
ENA: Enabled

2 AUDIO/F-KEY

Select whether the audio monitor signal selection buttons and F1 to F6 buttons in
the lower control panel are enabled.

DIS : Disabled
ENA: Enabled
AUDIO: The monitor signal selection do not function.
F-KEY: The function key (including HOME) do not function.

3 MODE CONTROL Select which switch and button operations can be carried out from the lower

control panel of this unit or an external control panel connected to this unit.

DIS : All switches and buttons are disabled.
EDIT: All switches and buttons for editing operations other than the audio monitor

signal selection buttons and F1 to F6 buttons are disabled.

ENA: All switches and buttons other than the audio monitor signal selection

buttons and F1 to F6 buttons are enabled.

a) b) c)

+3

+1

RVS

Speed

FWD

-1

-3

Rotation rate

FWD

(forward)

RVS

TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4

(reverse)

RVS

Speed Speed

FWD

+3

Rotation rate Rotation rate

FWD

-3

RVS

RVS

+2
+1

RVS

FWD

-1

-2

FWD

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Menu items in the range 100 to 199, relating to the control panels (Continued)

Item number

119 VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT

120

121

125 AUTO REWIND Select whether to rewind the tape automatically when playback reaches the end

130 TIMER DISPLAY

133

134 TELE-FILE MENU AUTO

135 TELE-FILE THREAD

136 TELE-FILE IN OUT INPUT

139

Item name

IN KEY PANEL CONTROL

CTL LOCK IN VAR/SHTL Select whether the tape transport should be phase-locked to the CTL signal

DT MODE Select field or frame mode for variable speed playback.

DIMMER CONTROL

TELE-FILE CONTROL
MODE

POPUP

COUNTER CLEAR MODE

CONTINUE

LOST LOCK DISPLAY ON
CONTROL PANEL

Settings

Select the playback speed range when carrying out playback in variable speed
mode from the control panel of this unit.

OFF : –1 to +2 times normal speed
ON: 0 to 1 times normal speed

during playback in variable speed or shuttle mode.

OFF : Not phase-locked.
ON: Phase-locked at the following speeds: –1, –0.5, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 times

normal.

FIELD : Always field playback
FRAME: Frame playback in the noiseless playback speed range; otherwise field

playback. Frame playback provides higher-density still pictures than field
playback.

Notes

• For analog Betacam playback, field playback is always used. For Digital
Betacam playback, the frame playback is valid only in the forward direction.

• In the case of HDCAM tapes recorded in PsF mode, playback is automatically
performed in frame mode.

of a tape.

DIS: Do not rewind the tape automatically.
ENA : Rewind the tape automatically.

Set the brightness of the time data/menu display panel.
0 to 7 : Set in this range. 0 is the brightest, and 7 the dimmest.

Select the device used for data modification operations in the Tele-File menu.

CONTROL PANEL : Operate with the control panel of this unit.
REMOTE: Operate with remote devices connected to connectors such as

REMOTE1, REMOTE2, and RS-232C.

Select whether to open the Tele-File menu automatically when a cassette with a
Tele-File label is loaded. However, this is valid only when the function menu is
HOME, or page 1 to 6.

OFF : Do not open the Tele-File menu automatically.
ON: Open the Tele-File menu automatically.

Select whether to clear the thread counter when formatting a Tele-File.

NOT CLEAR : Do not clear the thread counter.
WHEN FORMAT: Clear the thread counter.

Select whether to continuously input log (IN and OUT point) data in the Tele-File
menu screen.

OFF : Do not continuously input log (IN and OUT point) data.
ON: Continuously input log (IN and OUT point) data.

Select whether or not to display a “LOST LOCK” indication on the control panel
when the lock is lost.

OFF : No display on control panel for LOST LOCK.
ON: Display on control panel for LOST LOCK.

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Menu items in the range 200 to 299, relating to the remote control interface

Item number

201

Item name

PARA RUN

Settings

Select whether or not to use synchronized operation for two or more VTRs.

DIS : No synchronized operation
ENA: Use synchronized operation

Note

To use synchronized operation for two or more VTRs, set item 201 to “ENA” on
all of the VTRs.

202

CF FLAG
(Valid only in 50i or 25PsF
mode.)

Select the mode for locking to the color framing sent from the remote controller.

8F : Eight-field locking mode
4F/8F: Four- or eight-field locking mode

211 REMOTE1 PORT Select how to use the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) and REMOTE 1-OUT(9P) connectors

on the connector panel.
I&O : Both the IN and OUT connectors are effective whether in local or remote

mode.

IN: Only the IN connector is effective whether in local or remote mode.
OUT: Only the OUT connector is effective whether in local or remote mode.
PANEL: Allows you to select i&o, in, or out using the function menu.

Note

When selecting “PANEL”, first define user-defined function key RMT1 in the
HOME2 page.

On how to define user-defined function keys in the HOME2 page, refer to the
Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

212

VIDEO REMOTE
CONTROL SELECT

Make settings for control from HKDV-900/503 via the VIDEO CONTROL (15P)
connector.

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)
Sub-item

1 IMAGE

ENHANCER

Select whether to control the up-converter or down-converter whether controlling
the image enhancer.

down : Control the down-converter.
up: Control the up-converter.
u&d : Control both the up-converter and down-converter.

2 D2 SETUP Select the menu item to be controlled by the SETUP dial on the HKDV-900/503

with the D2 button pressed.
setup : Sub-item (OUTPUT LEVEL) of menu item 713 (VIDEO SETUP

REFERENCE LEVEL)

black : Menu item 718 (SETUP LEVEL)

For details, see the description of menu item 718.

Note

After changing the setting for this item, power off this unit or HKDV-900/503 and
power it on again.

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Menu items in the range 300 to 399, relating to editing operations

Item number

301 VAR SPEED RANGE FOR

302 CAPSTAN RE-LOCKING

306 DMC INITIAL SPEED Select the initial speed automatically set when carrying out DMC playback.

307 AUTO-DELETION FOR

Item name

SYNCHRONIZATION

DIRECTION
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

INCONSISTENT DATA

Settings

Select the playback speed range when carrying out playback in variable speed
mode from a remote control unit connected to the REMOTE-1 IN(9P) connector
or REMOTE-1 OUT (9P) connector.

–1~+2 : –1 to +2 times normal speed for HDCAM and Betacam SX tapes. –1 to

+3 times normal speed for Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, and analog tapes.

~2.45 : –1.5 to +2.45 times normal speed for HDCAM and Betacam SX tapes.

–1.5 to +3.45 times normal speed for Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX, and analog
tapes.

In 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode

When the function menu item CAPSTN is set to 4F, select whether the capstan
servo should lock by accelerating or decelerating.

DECEL : Lock by decelerating.
ACCEL: Lock by accelerating.

In 50i, 25PsF mode

When the function menu item CAPSTN is set to 4F or 8F, select whether the
capstan servo should lock by accelerating or decelerating.

DECEL: Lock by decelerating.
ACCEL : Lock by accelerating.

Note

If you want to carry out DMC playback after setting this menu item, first press the
DMC EDIT and DELETE buttons simultaneously to turn off the DMC EDIT button.

MANU : The speed determined by the rotation of the search dial
PLAY: Normal playback speed
STILL: Stationary
±0.03 to ±1, +2: Speed set in the range ±0.03 to +2 (select from +2, ±1, ±0.5,

±0.2, ±0.1, ±0.03)

Select what happens when an erroneous edit point is set.
MANU : A warning is given by flashing the DELETE button on the lower control

panel.
The operator must manually delete the unnecessary edit points or correct the
erroneous edit point.

NEG&E: When inconsistent edit points are set, such as when an OUT point is

before an IN point, or an audio OUT point is before an audio IN point, or when
too many edit points are specified, the previously set edit point is deleted.

NEG: When inconsistent edit points are set, such as when an OUT point is before

an IN point, or an audio OUT point is before an audio IN point, the previously
set edit point is deleted. When more edit points than necessary are specified,
the DELETE button on the control panel flashes to give a warning.

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320 DIGITAL AUDIO PB

PROCESS ON EDIT
POINT
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

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Note

Pressing the button corresponding to an edit point to be deleted and the DELETE
button simultaneously deletes the edit point. If an erroneous edit point is set (the
DELETE button is flashing), editing is not executed.

Select the treatment of audio playback at edit points.
CUT : Carry out cut editing (possibly resulting in audio discontinuities at the edit

point).

FADE: Fade out and fade in.

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Menu items in the range 300 to 399, relating to editing operations (Continued)

Item number

Item name

337 EXTERNAL REFERENCE

SELECT

338

OUTPUT AUDIO/TC
PHASE

Menu items in the range 400 to 499, relating to preroll

Item number Item name

401

FUNCTION MODE
AFTER CUEUP

Settings

Select the signal used when this unit is set up by setup menu item 309 and
F2(OUTREF) in function menu page 4 to use an external reference video signal.
HD : Use a high definition reference video signal. Input a three-valued (positive

and negative) sync signal to the REF.VIDEO INPUT connector.

SD : Use a reference video signal. Input a video signal with chroma burst (VBS)

or a monochrome video signal (VS) to the REF.VIDEO INPUT connector.

Note

The setting is HD when operating in 24PsF or 23.98PsF mode, and this item is
not displayed.

Set the audio (AES/EBU and analog) and time code output phase.

HD : Sync with HDSDI output phase.
SD : Sync with SD output phase.

Note

The setting is HD when operating in 24PsF or 23.98PsF mode, and this item is
not displayed.

Settings

Select the state that the unit goes into after a cuing-up operation.

STOP : Stop (the “stop mode”)
STILL: Still playback (in search mode)

Note

When controlling this unit from an editor with the standard constants set, select
“STOP”.

402 TIME REFERENCE FOR

PREROLL

When prerolling a tape with time code discontinuities, select whether or not to use
CTL pulses to count time code from before a discontinuity.

CTL : Use CTL pulses to count time code.
TC: Do not use CTL pulses to count time code.

403 AUTOMATIC PREROLL

REFERENCE ENTRY

Select whether or not the edit IN point is automatically set by pressing the
PREROLL button, when the IN point is not set before starting preroll.

DIS : IN point is not set automatically.
ENA: IN point is set automatically.

405 CUEUP BY CTL Select the tape transport mode when cuing. This setting is valid only when the

function menu item CTL/TC is set to CTL.
CAP. : During cuing up, the tape transport is in the “pinch ON” state (maximum

tape speed 10 times normal).

REEL : During cuing up, the tape transport is in the “pinch OFF” state. As the

tape approaches the cue up point and the tape speed drops, the tape transport
switches to the “pinch ON” state.

a)

To give priority to editing accuracy, select “CAP”.

a) When controlled from an editor (BVE-2000/9100 etc.),

selecting “REEL” allows high-speed cuing up.

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9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu

Menu items in the range 500 to 599, relating to tape protection

Item number

Item name Settings

501 STILL TIMER Select the time delay from the tape transport stopping (either the “stop mode” or

the still playback mode in search mode) until the unit automatically switches to
the tape protection mode, in order to protect the video heads and the tape.

0.5S to 8M to 30M: Set the value in the range 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes.

502

TAPE PROTECTION
MODE FROM SEARCH

Select the operation of the protection mode to protect the video heads and tape
when in the still playback mode in search mode (jog/shuttle).
STEP : Step forward at

1

/30 normal speed every 2 seconds.

STDBY: Switch to “Standby OFF mode” (the unit not on standby).
T.REL: Switch to tension release mode (the tape tension slackened).

503 TAPE PROTECTION

MODE FROM STOP

Select the operation of the protection mode to protect the video heads and tape
when stopped (the “stop mode”).
STDBY : Switch to “Standby OFF mode” (the unit not on standby).

504 DRUM ROTATION IN

STANDBY OFF

T.REL: Switch to tension release mode (the tape tension slackened).
STEP: Step forward at

Select whether the drum rotates in “Standby OFF mode”.
OFF : Drum does not rotate.

1

/30 normal speed every 2 seconds.

ON: Drum rotates.

505 STILL TENSION Select the tape tension state in the still playback mode.

NORML : Normal tape tension is maintained during still playback mode, ready for

playback.

LOOSE: Reduce the tape tension further from the NORML setting. (Select

“LOOSE” when the unit is on standby for a long period of still playback, for
example, in a library management system (LMS).)

Note

When LOOSE is selected and the tape tension is reduced, playback cannot be
guaranteed.

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Menu items in the range 600 to 650, relating to the time code generator

Item number

Item name

601 VITC POSITION SEL-1

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Settings
In 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode

Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output)

12H to 16H to 20H: Select any line from 12 to 20.

Note

You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both
items 601 and 602.

In 50i, 25PsF mode

Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output)

9H to 19H to 22H: Select any line from 9 to 22.

Note

You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both
items 601 and 602.

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Item number Item name

602

VITC POSITION SEL-2
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

606 TC OUTPUT SIGNAL IN

REGEN MODE

617

618

LTC OUTPUT PHASE

UPCONV EMBEDDED
VITC
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

620

TC CONVERT 24F -> 25F
(In 50i or 25PsF mode
only. Not displayed when
operating in 720P-line
mode.)

TC CONVERT 25F -> 24F
(In 24PsF or 23.98PsF
mode only. Not displayed
when operating in 720P­line mode.)

Settings
In 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode

Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output)

12H to 18H to 20H: Select any line from 12 to 20.

Note

You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both
items 601 and 602.

In 50i, 25PsF mode

Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output)

9H to 21H to 22H: Select any line from 9 to 22.

Note

You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both
items 601 and 602.

Select the signal output from the TIME CODE OUT connector during normal (1)
speed playback:
TAPE : During tape playback, the playback time code signal is output without

regeneration.

REGEN : The playback time code is output after regeneration.

Set the output phase of time code signals (LTC).
TCG/R : Output the playback time code signal during playback.

When the edit preset function is on, output the time code signal generated by
the internal time code generator.

INPUT: Use the same phase as the input video.
OUTPT: Use the same phase as the output video.
AUTO: Use the same phase as the input video when editing, and use the same

phase as the output video at other times (playback, etc.)

Select the source time code for HD-SDI embedded VITC which is output after
subjected to up-conversion during playback of SD-format tape.
when

VITC : Select VITC recorded on SD-format tape.
LTC : Select LTC recorded on SD-format tape.

Select whether to convert playback time code to 25F time code during playback
of tape recorded in 24PsF or 23.98PsF mode.

OFF : Do not convert time code.
ON: Convert time code.

Select whether to convert playback time code to 24F time code during playback
of tape recorded in 50i or 25PsF mode.

OFF : Do not convert time code.
ON: Convert time code.

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Menu items in the range 600 to 650, relating to the time code generator (Continued)

Item number Item name

621 24F STARTING TC SEL

622

(In 50i or 25PsF mode
only. Not displayed when
operating in 720P-line
mode.)

25F STARTING TC SEL
(In 24PsF or 23.98PsF
mode only. Not displayed
when operating in 720P­line mode.)

24F JUMPING TC SEL
(In 50i or 25PsF mode
only. Not displayed when
operating in 720P-line
mode.)

25F JUMPING TC SEL
(In 24PsF or 23.98PsF
mode only. Not displayed
when operating in 720P­line mode.)

Settings

Select one of the following settings for time code conversion from 24F to 25F.

OFF : Do not set the starting TC

ON: Set the starting TC

To set the 24F starting TC

Press the F5 (SET) button with this menu item displayed in the menu display, to
enter the starting TC setting mode. You can then set the user starting TC digit by
digit using the F1 (PREV) button and F2 (NEXT) buttons for digit selection. When
all required digits have been set correctly, press the F5 (SET) button again to
save the starting TC and exit from the ID code setting mode.

Select one of the following settings for time code conversion from 25F to 24F.

OFF : Do not set the starting TC
ON: Set the starting TC

To set the 25F starting TC

Press the F5 (SET) button with this menu item displayed in the menu display, to
enter the starting TC setting mode. You can then set the user starting TC digit by
digit using the F1 (PREV) button and F2 (NEXT) buttons for digit selection. When
all required digits have been set correctly, press the F5 (SET) button again to
save the starting TC and exit from the ID code setting mode.

Select one of the following settings for time code conversion from 24F to 25F.

–3H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –3H”.
–2H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –2H”.
–1H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –1H”.
+1H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +1H”.
+2H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +2H”.
+3H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +3H”.
0H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC”.

Select one of the following settings for time code conversion from 25F to 24F.

–3H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –3H”.
–2H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –2H”.
–1H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC –1H”.
+1H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +1H”.
+2H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +2H”.
+3H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC +3H”.

0H : Set JUMPING TC to “STARTING TC”.

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Item number Item name

651

UMID OUTPUT

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Menu items in the range 651 to 699, relating to the UMID

Settings

Select UMID output and the UMID type.

off : Do not output UMID.
BASIC: Output Basic UMID.
EXTND: Output Extended UMID.

Notes

• Even if EXTND is selected, Basic UMID is output if Basic UMID is recorded on

the tape being played back.

• When operating in 720P active scan line mode, UMID is not output.

Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control

Item number Item name

703 BLANK LINE SELECT

(Invalid in 24PsF or

Settings

Switch blanking on or off for individual lines in the vertical blanking interval of the
SD video signal. The Y/C signal and odd/even fields are blanked simultaneously.

23.98PsF mode.)

Sub-item
0 ALL LINE - - - : Specify the blanking for each line separately.

BLANK: Regardless of the setting of other sub-items, blank all lines which can be

specified in this menu item.

THROU: Regardless of the setting of other sub-items, switch off blanking for all

lines which can be specified in this menu item.

In 59.94i,

29.97PsF
mode

12 ...19LINE 12 ... LINE

19

Specify blanking for lines 12 to 19.

BLANK : Carry out blanking.
THROU: Switch off blanking.

20 LINE 20 Specify blanking for line 20.

BLANK
HALF: Carry out half-blanking.
THROU: Switch off blanking.

In 50i, 25PsF
mode

9 ...22LINE 9 ... LINE 22 Specify blanking for lines 9 to 22.

BLANK : Carry out blanking.
THROU: Switch off blanking.

23 LINE 23 Specify blanking for line 23.

HALF : Carry out half-blanking.
THROU: Switch off blanking.

705 EDGE SUBCARRIER

REDUCER MODE
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

During playback of a composite signal, in the playback circuit the edge subcarrier
reducer (ESR) is automatically switched on or off according to the VTR
operation. When recording a “Non-Standard” signal, for example, if the color
edges are not as good as with a proper signal, the ESR can be forced on. This
item makes this selection.

AUTO : ESR is switched on and off automatically.
ON: ESR operation is forced on.

707 FORCED VERTICAL

INTERPOLATION OFF

The “Y-add”a) function is normally switched on automatically during jog or variable
speed playback. This item selects whether or not to force the “Y-add” function
off.

AUTO : Automatically switch the “Y-add” function on.
OFF: Force the “Y-add” function off.

a) The “Y-add” function is a circuit operation to

interpolate the video signal vertically during jog or
variable speed playback for the purpose of reducing the
vertical movement of the playback picture.

: Carry out blanking.

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9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu

Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control (Continued)

Item number

709 CAV LEVEL FORMAT

710 INTERNAL VIDEO

712

713 VIDEO SETUP

Item name

(Valid only in 59.94i or

29.97PsF mode.)

Sub-item

0 Select the analog component output format.

SIGNAL GENERATOR

VIDEO PROCESS ON
CAP LOCK 2FIELD
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

REFERENCE LEVEL
(Valid only in 59.94i,

29.97PsF mode.)

OUTPUT CAV
LEVEL

Settings

Select whether the analog component output should be D-1 or Betacam.

Format Color bars Y video Y sync R–Y/B–Y

D-1 CAV 100/0/100/0 700 mV 300 mV 700 mV

Betacam 100/7.5/77/7.5 714 mV 286 mV 700 mV

B-CAM : Betacam

D1: D-1

Select the test signal to be output from the VTR’s internal test signal generator.

OFF : No test signal is generated.
CB : Color bar signal
MLTBS: Multi-burst signal
10STP: 10-step signal
PLSBR: Pulse and bar signal
RAMP: Ramp signal
BLACK: Black signal

When the function menu item CAPSTN or setup menu item 106 is set to 2F for 2­field playback, select whether or not to carry out a “picture shift”.

OFF : No picture shift

ON: Carry out picture shift.

Note

To eliminate the adverse effect of the residual chrominance subcarrier component
in the Y signal that is the result of the Y/C separation, this unit automatically
applies a shift to the playback image in the H direction, so that even in 2-field
playback a satisfactory image can be obtained.

Set the video setup amounts to be removed from a Betacam playback signal and
to be added to a composite output signal. There are independent settings for a
Betacam signal and a composite output signal (referred to below as the output
signal).

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Note

The setup amounts specified in this menu item have no connection with the

Sub-item

0

1 MSTER : Set the Betacam playback signal to the master setting.

2

MASTER LEVEL

BETACAM PB
LEVEL

OUTPUT LEVEL

function menu item SETUP/BLACK.

When the Betacam playback signal and output signal settings are “MSTER”
(master), the setup amount specified for this sub-item is removed from the
Betacam playback signal and is added to the output signal.

0.0% to 7.5% to 10.0%: Setting in this range, in 0.5% increments.

0.0% to 7.5% to 10.0%: Set the setup amount to be removed from the Betacam

playback signal in this range, in 0.5% increments.

MSTER : Set the output signal to the master setting.

0.0% to 7.5% to 10.0%: Set the setup amount to be added to the output signal in

this range, in 0.5% increments.

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Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control (Continued)

(Items 715 to 720: Settings for controlling the SD video processing system according to the menu settings.)

Item number

715 VIDEO GAIN CONTROL

716 CHROMA GAIN

717 CHROMA PHASE

718 SETUP LEVEL (59.94i,

719 SYSTEM PHASE SYNC

720 SYSTEM PHASE SC

721 Y/C DELAY

Item name

CONTROL

CONTROL

29.97PsF mode)/BLACK
LEVEL (50i, 25PsF mode)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Settings

Adjust the video output level.

0 to 800H to B50H

Note

This item is valid for both HD and SD outputs.

Adjust the chroma output level.

0 to 800H to B50H

Note

This item is valid for both HD and SD outputs.

Adjust the SD chroma phase.

0 to 80H to FFH

Note

This item is valid for both HD and SD outputs.

Adjust the SD setup level (black level).

0 to 110H to 220H

Note

This item is valid for both HD and SD outputs when sub-item (D2 SETUP) of
menu item 212 (VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL SELECT) is set to “black”.

Adjust the SD output signal sync phase.

0 to 80H to FFH

Adjust the SD output signal subcarrier phase.

0 to 3FFH

For playback from an analog Betacam cassette, adjust the Y/C delay.

0 to 800H to FFFH

Notes

•When you make settings for menu items 715 to 718
or 740 to 747, set the function menu item V.PROC to
MENU. When it is set to MENU, all controls for
video output processing on the control panel are
disabled.

•When menu item 337 is set to SD, changing the
settings of menu items 719 and 720 changes the
phase of HD output signals as well as that of SD.
After changing the settings, use the F1 (SYNC) and
F2 (SC) items or menu items 745 and 746 on function
menu page 3 to readjust the phase of HD output
signals.

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9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu

Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control (Continued)

Item name SettingsItem number

726 H BLANKING WIDTH

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

728 OUTPUT SCH PHASE

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

732

COMPOSITE MODE
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

740

741

742

743

MASTER LEVEL (HD)

Y LEVEL (HD)

B LEVEL (HD)

P

PR LEVEL (HD)

745 SETUP LEVEL (HD)

746

747

SYNC PHASE (HD)

FINE (HD)

Select the horizontal blanking width of the video output signal.

NAROW : Digital blanking (narrow)
WIDE: Analog blanking (wide)

When WIDE is selected, the horizontal blanking width complies with RS170A, and
normally the blanking is widened and the image becomes narrower. It is
recommended to select NAROW at the editing stage, then later, for broadcast
transmission to select WIDE, to output a signal conforming to the standard.

Set the subcarrier H phase.

0 to 800H to FFFH

Select the chroma filter through which the composite video output signals pass.

WIDE : Output via SMPTE wide
STD: Output via SMPTE standard (narrow)

Adjust the high-definition video signal output from the HDSDI OUTPUT
connector.

This adjusts the Y, P

0.0%(0H) to 100% (800H) to 141.3% (B4EH)

Adjust the Y level of the high-definition video signal output from the HDSDI
OUITPUT connector.

0.0% (0H) to 100% (800H) to 141.3% (B4EH)

Adjust the P

B level of the high-definition video signal output from the HDSDI

OUTPUT connector.

0.0% (0H) to 100% (800H) to 141.3% (B4EH)

Adjust the P

R level of the high-definition video signal output from the HDSDI

OUTPUT connector.

0.0% (0H) to 100% (800H) to 141.3% (B4EH)

Adjust the setup level (59.94i, 29.97PsF mode)/black level (50i, 25PsF mode) of
the high-definition video signal output from the HDSDI OUTPUT connector.

0 to 110H to 220H

Control the H sync phase of the high-definition video signal output from the
HDSDI OUTPUT connector according to the menu.

0 to 80H to FFH

Fine control the H sync phase of the high-definition video signal output from the
HDSDI OUTPUT connector according to the menu.

0 to 3FFH

B, and PR levels simultaneously.

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Menu items in the range 800 to 899, relating to audio control

Item number

801

Item name

DIGITAL JOG SOUND

Settings

Turns the digital jog sound on and off.
OFF: Digital jog sound is turned off.
Audio of digital channels not subjected to speed correction is output. When the
tape stops, after one second the audio is muted.

ON : Digital jog sound is turned on.

When the tape speed is in the range ×–1 to ×+1 (for Betacam SX playback, in the
range ×–1 to ×+2), speed correction is carried out, and the same jog sound as a
conventional analog VTR is output.

802 DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING

IN SHUTTLE MODE

Set the digital audio muting conditions during shuttle playback.

OFF : Not muted.
CUEUP: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations.
FULL: Muted in shuttle mode.

805 AUDIO MONITOR

OUTPUT MIXING

Select the audio mixing method used for digital audio signals and Betacam
playback analog audio signals supplied to the MONITOR OUTPUT connector.

ADD: Simple addition

RMS : Root-mean-square
AVE: Simple average

806

LEVEL METER SCALE

Select the mode in which digital audio levels are displayed.

PEAK0 : Displays the audio level as negative values with the maximum level set

to 0 dB.

REF.0: Displays the audio level as positive and negative values with the

reference level set to 0 dB.

807 AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE Select the output timing of digital audio playback signals (HDSDI, SDI, and AES/

EBU only). The reference position corresponds to a setting of 80H; when the
setting is less than 80H, the output timing is advanced, and when it is higher than
80H, the output timing is delayed. (at 80H, 128 samples = approx. 2.7 ms, and 1
sample=approx. 20 µs)
0 to 80 to FF : Setting in this range

808 INTERNAL AUDIO

SIGNAL GENERATOR

Select the operation of the internal audio test signal generator.

OFF : No operation
SILNC: Silent signal
1KHZ: At 1 kHz, –20 dB FS sine wave is supplied to all audio input channels.

809 AUDIO LEVEL METER

DIMMER CONTROL

823 NON-AUDIO FLAG PB

(Invalid in 24PsF or

Set the brightness of the audio level meters.

0 to 7: Set in this range. 0 is the brightest, and 7 the dimmest.

Controls the non-audio flag when the playback format is Digital Betacam or
Betacam SX.

23.98PsF mode.)

Sub-item

1 CH1/CH2

During playback (except E-E mode), sets the digital audio non-audio flag as
follows.

2 CH3/CH4

OFF : OFF (the data is audio)
ON: ON (the data is non-audio)
AUTO: As follows, depending on whether tape data has been confirmed.

• Tape data has been read and confirmed: ON or OFF, according to the data.

• Tape data has not been confirmed: Current state is maintained.

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Notes

• In the Betacam SX format, audio signals only are recorded. Therefore, the non-

audio flag is OFF.

• During playback of analog tapes, the non-audio flag is OFF regardless of the

setting of this item.

• In the MPEG IMX format, the non-audio flag follows the setting of maintenance

menu item M372 during recording, playback, and E-E mode.

For more information about the maintenance menu item M372, refer to the
Maintenance Manual.

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Menu items in the range 800 to 899, relating to audio control (Continued)

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Item number

824 ANALOG LINE OUTPUT

825 AUDIO ADVANCE MODE Set the audio output phase.

826 AUDIO PB VOLUME

Item name

SELECT

Sub-item
1 CH1/CH2 tr1/2 : Tracks 1 and 2 assigned to audio output channels 1 and 2

2 CH3/CH4 tr1/2: Tracks 1 and 2 assigned to audio output channels 3 and 4

SELECT

Sub-item
0 ALL CH DEFAULT : Use the following settings.

1 CH1

2 CH2

3 CH3

4 CH4

5 CH5

6 CH6

7 CH7

8 CH8

Settings

Select the analog audio signals (tracks 1 to 8) to be assigned to audio output
channels 1 to 4.

tr3/4: Tracks 3 and 4 assigned to audio output channels 1 and 2
tr5/6: Tracks 5 and 6 assigned to audio output channels 1 and 2
tr7/8: Tracks 7 and 8 assigned to audio output channels 1 and 2

tr3/4 : Tracks 3 and 4 assigned to audio output channels 3 and 4
tr5/6: Tracks 5 and 6 assigned to audio output channels 3 and 4
tr7/8: Tracks 7 and 8 assigned to audio output channels 3 and 4

OFF : Same as the video output phase
ON: One frame ahead of the video output phase

Selects which PB control knobs are assigned to control playback of digital audio
channels.

The settings for CH5 to CH8 are valid only for the HDW-M2100.

CH1: Control knob 1
CH2: Control knob 2
CH3: Control knob 3
CH4: Control knob 4
CH5: Unity
CH6: Unity
CH7: Unity

CH8: Unity
UNITY: Set all channels to unity, and disable the control knobs.
MENU: Use the following menu settings.

UNITY: Set playback level to unity.
vol 1: Assign playback level control to control knob 1.
vol 2: Assign playback level control to control knob 2
vol 3: Assign playback level control to control knob 3.
vol 4: Assign playback level control to control knob 4.

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Menu items in the range 900 to 999, relating to digital processing

Item number Item name Settings

901

VIDEO OUTPUT DATA

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

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Set the bit length for SD video output data.

8bit: Set the bit length to 8 bits.

10bit : Set the bit length to 10 bits.

It is recommended that you select the optimal setting for the device to which you
are going to connect this unit.

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Menu items in the range 900 to 999, relating to digital processing (Continued)

Item number Item name Settings

903 FREEZE MODE Select the freeze mode and timing.

FIELD : Freeze a video field. Field may be odd or even, according to the timing.
FLD1: Freeze an odd field.
FLD2: Freeze an even field.
FRM12: Freeze a frame consisting of an odd field and following even field.
FRM21: Freeze a frame consisting of an even field and following odd field.

Odd and even fields are distinguished by the reference video signal.
Changing the menu setting during a freeze does not affect the freeze image.
The setting is reflected the next time a freeze is carried out.
You can freeze an image using the DELETE button and TRIM+ button.

For details, see menu item 904.

904 FREEZE CONTROL

FROM KEY PANEL

Determine how the buttons used to freeze an image function.

MOMNT : Holding the DELETE button and pressing the TRIM+ button carries out

a freeze. The freeze ends when the buttons are released.

LATCH: Holding the DELETE button and pressing the TRIM+ button carries out a

freeze. The freeze continues even after the buttons are released.

• To update the freeze image
Hold the DELETE button and press the TRIM+ button again.

• To end the freeze
Hold the DELETE button and press the TRIM– button.

905 AUTO FREEZE

CONTROL

Set the auto freeze function operation (conditions for ending a freeze, etc.).
In dynamic tracking playback (so-called variable speed, jog, shuttle, or normal
play), if there is a sudden worsening of the channel condition (entry into
unrecorded area), this function freezes the image.

DIS : Disable the auto freeze function.

MODE1: End the freeze when signals which can be played back normally are

restored.

MODE2: End freeze automatically on playback after stopping.

• The automatic freeze mode is determined by menu item 903.

• The freeze is ended immediately, regardless of the above conditions, when this
unit is switched to any of the following modes:
EDIT preset on
Cue up

906 STOP FREEZE

CONTROL

Select whether or not the STOP FREEZE function should operate.

DIS : Does not operate.
ENA: Operates.
stby: Operates only in the standby mode.

916 ACTIVE LINE 1035

CONVERT MODE
(Valid only in 59.94i or

29.97PsF mode.)

Select the conversion mode for the number of active scan lines.

conv : Convert the active scan lines from 1080 to 1035, without changing the

aspect ratio.

crop: Convert the active scan lines from 1080 to 1035. Crop the top, bottom, left,

and right, then stretch the image horizontally.

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917 ACTIVE LINE 1080

CONVERT MODE
(Valid only in 59.94i or

29.97PsF mode.)

Note

This item is valid only when menu item 018 is set to 1035.

Select the conversion mode for the number of active scan lines.

conv : Convert the active scan lines from 1035 to 1080, without changing the

aspect ratio.

panel: Convert the active scan lines from 1035 to 1080. Insert the 1035 lines into

1080 lines, then compress horizontally.

Note

This item is valid only when menu item 018 is set to 1080.

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Menu items in the range 900 to 999, relating to digital processing (Continued)

Item number Item name Settings

918 SLOW PROCESS MODE Switch the filter for increasing the vertical resolution during slow-motion playback

on or off.

ON: Increase the vertical resolution in slow-motion playback.

OFF : Do not increase the vertical resolution in slow-motion playback.

Note

In the case of HDCAM tapes recorded in PsF mode, this item is invalid.

920

930 DOWN CONVERTER

931 DOWN CONVERTER

932

934

935 DETAIL GAIN (DC)

936 LIMITER (DC)

937

938

939

940 H/V RATIO (DC)

941

SD-SDI H-ANC
CONTROL

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Sub-item

AUDIO 5CH-8CH ON : Add digital audio data channels 5 to 8.

1

2 RP188 ATC ON : Add RP188 time code data.

MODE
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

LETTER BOX MODE
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

H CROP POSITION (DC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

CROSS COLOR (DC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

CRISP THRESHOLD (DC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

LEVEL DEPEND
THRESHOLD (DC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

H DETAIL FREQUENCY
(DC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

GAMMA LEVEL (DC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Select whether or not to add information to the SD output.

OFF: Do not add digital audio data channels 5 to 8.

OFF: Do not add RP188 time code data.

Select the down-converter mode.

crop : Select the edge-crop mode.
l-box: Select the letter box mode.
squez: Select the squeeze mode.

Select the aspect ratio of the down-converter output when menu item 930 is set to
l-box.

16:9 : Set the aspect ratio of the HD-SD converter output to 16:9.
14:9: Set the aspect ratio of the HD-SD converter output to 14:9.
13:9: Set the aspect ratio of the HD-SD converter output to 13:9.

Adjust the “H-crop” (the horizontal position when cropping in the edge crop mode)
of the up/down converter output when menu item 930 is set to crop.

–120 to 0 to 120

Carry out the down-converter cross color adjustment.

0 to 8 to 15

Carry out the down-converter image enhancer adjustment. Adjust the sharpness
of edge emphasis.

0 to 20H to 7FH

Carry out the down-converter image enhancer adjustment.
Adjust the maximum detail level added to emphasize the original signal.

0 to 20H to 3FH

Carry out the down-converter image enhancer adjustment. Set the threshold
amplitude at which low amplitude signals are not emphasized.

0 to FH

Carry out the down-converter image enhancer adjustment. Set the luminance
range for edge enhancement.

0 to 8 to FH

Carry out the down-converter image enhancer adjustment. Set the central
frequency for edge enhancement.

2.6MHz to 3.4MHz to 3.9MHz to 4.6MHz

Carry out the down-converter image enhancer adjustment. Set the horizontal/
vertical ratio for edge enhancement.

0 to 3 to 7

Carry out the down-converter image enhancer adjustment. Adjust the slope of the
correction curve.

0 to 80H to 100H

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Item number Item name Settings

942 V FILTER SELECT

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

943

CROSS COLOR CRISP
(Invalid in 24PsF or

Set the vertical interpolation filter coefficient for HD-SD converter output.
The vertical resolution increases as the setting grows larger.

1 to 3

Set the cross color crisp level for HD-SD converter output.

0x00 to 0x04 to 0x0f

23.98PsF mode.)

950 UP CONVERTER MODE

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Select the up-converter mode.

crop : Select the edge-crop mode.

l-box: Select the letter box mode.
squez: Select the squeeze mode.

951 H CROP POSITION (UC)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

952 LETTER BOX POSITION

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

953 UP CONVERTER

PROCESS SELECT
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Adjust the “H-crop” (the horizontal position when inserting in the edge crop mode)
of the up/down converter output when menu item 950 is set to crop.

–120 to 0 to 120

Adjust the vertical position of the letter box mode cutout in up-converter output
when l-box is selected in menu item 950.

–120 to 0 to 120

Select the original picture to use when converting SD to HD.

FIELD: Use field picture.
FRAME: Use frame picture.

adapt (standard mode): Set the ratio of converting from frames or fields to the

standard ratio when up-converting.

adap2 (still picture priority mode): Set the ratio of converting from frames

higher when up-converting.

adap3 (motion priority mode): Set the ratio of converting from fields higher

when up-converting.

954 DETAIL GAIN (UC)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

955 LIMITER (UC)

(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

956

CRISP THRESHOLD (UC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

957

LEVEL DEPEND
THRESHOLD (UC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

Carry out the up-converter image enhancer adjustment. Adjust the sharpness of
edge emphasis.

0 to 40H to 7FH

Carry out the up-converter image enhancer adjustment.
Adjust the maximum detail level added to emphasize the original signal.

0 to 20H to 3FH

Carry out the up-converter image enhancer adjustment. Set the threshold
amplitude at which low amplitude signals are not emphasized.

0 to 8H to FH

Carry out the up-converter image enhancer adjustment. Set the luminance range
for edge enhancement.

0 to 8 to FH

23.98PsF mode.)

958

H DETAIL FREQUENCY
(UC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Carry out the up-converter image enhancer adjustment. Set the central frequency
and frequency characteristic for edge enhancement.

3.2MHz: 3.2 MHz ±1.1 MHz

4.5MHz: 4.5 MHz ±1.4 MHz

5.0MHz : 5.0 MHz ±0.7 MHz

4.0MHz: 4.0 MHz ±2.0 MHz

959

960

H/V RATIO (UC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

GAMMA LEVEL (UC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Carry out the up-converter image enhancer adjustment. Set the horizontal/vertical
ratio for edge enhancement.

0 to 3 to 7

Carry out the up-converter image enhancer adjustment. Adjust the slope of the
correction curve.

0 to 80H to 100H

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Menu items in the range 900 to 999, relating to digital processing (Continued)

Item number Item name Settings

961 BACKGROUND COLOR

(UC)
(Invalid in 24PsF or

23.98PsF mode.)

Set the color of the part where no material exists (background) for up-converting.

BACK GROUND COLOR: Set the color.
BLACK : Black
GRAY: Gray
BLUE: Blue
TABLE: Set with the following Y/P

Y TABLE: Adjust the background Y level.

0 (H) to ff (H)

B-Y TABLE: Adjust the background B–Y level.
0 (H) to 80 (H) to ff (H)

R-Y TABLE: Adjust the background R–Y level.
0 (H) to 80 (H) to ff (H)

B/PR tables.

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10-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection

If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to
remove the upper lid and sound baffle. This job
should always be entrusted to a technician who has
undergone service training.

10-2 Head Cleaning

To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use
the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning
cassette.
If you insert the cleaning cassette, it is automatically
ejected after a head cleaning operation which lasts for
10 seconds.
Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette
carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette
can damage the heads.

For details, refer to Section 1-17 in the Installation Manual.

Note

You cannot use the BCT-5CLN cleaning cassette.

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10-3 Error Messages

This unit is equipped with a self-diagnosis function,
and if a problem is detected, displays an error message
in the time data display and on the monitor.
If an error message appears, contact your Sony service
representative.

Indications in the time data display

If a problem is detected, the ALARM indicator in the
lower control panel lights, and an error message and
error code appear in time data display area 1.

Z

ALARM indicator

Error message displays

• To display error messages and codes superimposed
on the monitor, set the CHARA in function menu
page 4 to ON.

• Some error messages have no associated error codes.
In this case, they appear in the time data display.

• Error messages with error codes are saved in non­volatile memory as an error log.

• In some cases the error message is slightly different
on the monitor and in the time data display.

Indications on the monitor

The error message and code also appear superimposed
on a monitor connected to the COMPOSITE VIDEO
OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector, HDSDI OUTPUT
3(SUPER) connector, or SDI OUTPUT 3(SUPER)
connector. Depending on the error code, an indication
of the source of the problem may appear as a
secondary error message.

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Time data display area 1

ERROR-01

REEL TROUBLE-1

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