Sony HDW-S280 User Manual

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HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER

HDW-S280

The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manual (English, French, German, and Japanese versions) in PDF format. For details, see “1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 12.

OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 5)

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Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

CAUTION

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires Length Minimum 1.5m, Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.) Rating Minimum 10A, 125V

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

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WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the customers in Taiwan only

WARNING

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels.

For kundene i Norge

Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN60065 : Product Safety

• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)

• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio)

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

CAUTION

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

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AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE.

ATTENTION

Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide, comme un vase, sur l’appareil.

AVERTISSEMENT

1. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise avec contacts de mise à la terre conforme aux règles de sécurité de chaque pays si applicable.

2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise conforme aux valeurs nominales (tension, ampérage) correctes.

S’adresser à un personnel de service qualifié pour toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon d’alimentation/ connecteur d’appareil/prise ci-dessus.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il est raccordé à la prise murale, même si l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.

AVERTISSEMENT

Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité auditive. Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives.

Pour les clients en Europe

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

• EN60065 : 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).

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie séparés.

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WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.

VORSICHT

Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassergeschützt. Es dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B. Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.

WARNUNG

1. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig), Geräteanschlüsse und Netzkabelstecker mit Masseleitung, die den Sicherheitsrichtlinien des jeweiligen Landes entspricht.

2. Verwenden Sie Netzkabel (dreiadrig), Gerteanschlsse und Netzkabelstecker mit Masseleitung, die den vor Ort herrschenden Spannungsanforderungen (Spannug, Stromstrke) entsprechen.

Bei Frage ber die Eignung und Sicherheit von Netzkabein (dreiadrig), Gerteanschlssen und Netzkabelsteckern wenden Sie sich bitte an einen qualifizierten Electrotechniker.

Für Kunden in Deutshland

Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert „Batterie leer“ oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien „nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert“. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.

WARNUNG

Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann Gehörschäden verursachen. Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EGKommission. Angewandte Normen:

• EN60065 : 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).

Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.

ACHTUNG

Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten Zustand mit dem Strommetz verbunden.

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Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features .................................................................. 10

1-2 System Configurations.......................................... 11

1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual.................................... 12

1-3-1 Preparations ...............................................................12

1-3-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual..................................12

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

2-1 Front Panel ............................................................. 13

2-1-1 Menu Operation Section............................................ 14

2-1-2 Tape Transport Section .............................................15

2-1-3 Display Window........................................................16

2-2 Rear Panel............................................................... 20

Chapter 3 Preparations

3-1 Preparing Power Sources...................................... 22

3-1-1 Supplying Power .......................................................22

3-1-2 Using the Battery Pack ..............................................23

3-2 Using a Stand ......................................................... 24

3-3 Connections ........................................................... 25

3-4 Handling Cassettes................................................ 26

3-4-1 Usable Cassettes ........................................................26

3-4-2 Loading/Ejecting Cassettes .......................................26

3-4-3 Preventing Accidental Erasures................................. 26

3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals.......................... 27

3-6 Setting Timecode ................................................... 28

3-6-1 Setting an Initial Value and Recording

Timecode ...................................................................28

3-6-2 Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator

with an External Signal .............................................29

3-6-3 Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator

with a Playback Timecode – Timecode Recording

during Auto Editing...................................................30

3-6-4 Converting Timecode in 24- or 25-Frame Mode

Playback (TC CONV) ............................................... 30

3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu .............. 31

Table of Contents

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3-7-1 Configuration of the Function Menu .........................31

3-7-2 Function Menu Item List ...........................................32

3-7-3 Basic Operations........................................................35

3-8 Superimposed Character Information ..................36

3-9 Using a "Memory Stick" .........................................38

3-9-1 Notes on "Memory Stick"..........................................38

Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

4-1 Recording ................................................................40

4-1-1 Preparations for Recording ........................................40

4-1-2 Recording Operation..................................................40

4-2 Back Space Editing.................................................41

4-3 Sequential Recording.............................................41

4-4 Playback ..................................................................43

4-4-1 Preparations for Playback..........................................43

4-4-2 Playback Operation....................................................43

4-4-3 Jog/Shuttle Mode playback........................................44

Chapter 5 Assemble Editing

5-1 Overview..................................................................45

5-1-1 Assemble Editing.......................................................45

5-2 Automatic Editing ...................................................45

5-2-1 Setting the Edit Points ...............................................45

5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points..........................46

5-2-3 Cueing up to Edit Points and Prerolling ....................47

5-2-4 Preview ......................................................................48

5-2-5 Performing Automatic Editing ..................................49

5-2-6 First Edit Function .....................................................50

Chapter 6 Shot Mark/Shot Data

6-1 Overview..................................................................51

6-1-1 Shot Mark/Shot Data Function Features....................51

Chapter 7 Stop Code

7-1 Stop Code ................................................................52

7-2 Stop Code Operation..............................................52

Table of Contents

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Chapter 8 UMID Functions

Chapter 9 Setup Menus

7-2-1 Detecting the Stop Code............................................52

7-2-2 Recording the Stop Code........................................... 53

7-2-3 Erasing the Stop Code ............................................... 54

8-1 Overview of UMID Functions................................. 55

8-2 Recording UMIDs ................................................... 55

8-3 UMID Output and Display ...................................... 58

8-3-1 UMID Output Settings ..............................................58

8-3-2 UMID Display........................................................... 58

9-1 Setup Menu Configuration .................................... 60

9-2 Setup Menu Operations......................................... 60

9-2-1 Displaying Setup Menus ...........................................60

9-2-2 Setting Setup Menu ................................................... 61

9-2-3 Menu Bank Operations (menu items B01 to

B12) ...........................................................................62

9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu ............................. 63

9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu....................... 66

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection

10-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack

Occurs.................................................................... 79

10-2 Head Cleaning ........................................................ 79

10-3 Error Messages ...................................................... 80

10-4 Warning Messages................................................. 82

10-5 Moisture Condensation ......................................... 83

10-6 Regular Checks ...................................................... 83

10-6-1 Digital Hours Meter...................................................83

10-6-2 Maintenance Timings ................................................84

10-7 LCD Monitor............................................................ 85

Appendixes

Specifications...................................................................... 86

Index .................................................................................... 91

Table of Contents

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For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Note (Video set up amount)

The video setup amount is set to 0% at the factory. If necessary, you can change the amount using setup menu item 713.

For details on setup menu item 713, see page 74.

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Chapter 1 Overview

Overview

1-1 Features

The HDW-S280 is a digital portable videocassette recorder for the HDCAM format. The unit has the features described below.

Rich variety of input and output signals

The HD4:2:2 component video signal is input as an HDSDI signal based on the SMPTE292M standards and is recorded in HDCAM format. The following input and output signals are supported:

• HD-SDI (high-definition serial digital interface) video and four-channel audio input and output

• SDI video and four-channel audio output

• SD composite output

• Two-channel analog audio input and output

• Timecode input and output

• Reference-signal input and loop-through output

Chapter

BP-GL65/GL95 and BP-L60(A)/L90(A)/L60S/L80S (lithium-ion batteries) and BP-M50/M100 (nickel hydrate batteries). The unit can operate for about 80 minutes with a BP-GL95 battery pack mounted. To mount a battery pack, attach an optional BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor.

Built-in up-converter and down-converter

The HDW-S280 has a built-in up-converter to convert SD format to the HD format and down-converter to convert HD format to the SD format. When an SD-format tape is played, the signal is converted to HD format and output. When an HD-format tape is played, the signal is converted to SD format and output.

If the system frequency is set to 24PsF or 23.98PsF, the down-converted signal is not output.

Assemble editing

By connecting two HDW-S280 units, you can perform assemble editing. For improved effect efficiency, various functions such as setting and modifying edit points, preview, and review, are available.

Compact size replaceable with a DNW-A28

The HDW-S280 HDCAM format portable video recorder has the same size, weight, and power consumption as the DNW-A28 Betacam SX format portable video recorder, which enables you to replace a DNW-A28 with this unit. The unit accepts an S cassette.

Playback compatibility with Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX

Besides recording and playback in HDCAM format, it can play tapes recorded in Betacam, Betacam SP, or Betacam SX formats, allowing you to make effective use of Betacam, Betacam SP, and Betacam SX cassettes recorded in the past.

Control Panel

The unit is equipped with an LCD monitor on the front panel, which enables you to view materials on the unit without using an external video monitor. The jog and shuttle functions using the search dial allow searching for a desired picture easily for effective cueing up and editing.

AC and DC power

The unit can be operated with a variety of power sources, such as DC power using a battery pack or an AC adaptor and an AC power source. Applicable battery packs are the

Both interlace and progressive recording/ playback

When using the HDCAM format, 59.94i, 50i , 29.97PsF, 25PsF, 24PsF, and 23.98PsF mode recording and playback

can be selected from a menu. When 59.94i or 29.97PsF is selected, a Betacam SX cassette recorded in NTSC or analog Betacam cassette can be played. When 50i or 25PsF is selected, a Betacam SX cassette recorded in PAL or analog Betacam cassette can be played. Characteristics of a Betacam SP cassette recorded in PAL in 50i or 25PsF mode are the same as those when a Betacam cassette is played.

Features

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1-2 System Configurations

HD camera

RM-280 Editing Controller

BVE-series editor

HKDV-900

HKDV-900 video control unit

REMOTE

REMOTE 9P

VIDEO

CONTROL

AUDIO

INPUT

PHONES

Analog cassette

HDCAM

Digital cassette

HD SDI

INPUT

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

LEVEL

PRESET

SHIFT

REC INHI

PHONES

OFF

PAGE

KEY INHI

HOME

OFF

CHARACTR

PB/EE

CONFI ENABLE CTL/TC

ASSEMBLE

OFF

TCG SET

HOME

REW PLAY

HD SDI OUTPUT

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

INPUT : ANA

CH1 IN :

CH2 IN :

–10

OUT :

–20

MONI L :

–30

MONI R :

–40

DOLBY NR

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

00:00:00:00.

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

STANDBY

SDI OUT

HD SDI OUTPUT

HDW-S280

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

SDI OUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

COMPOSITE OUT

MULTI CONTROL

DISPLAY

PUSH

RESET

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

Digital demodulator

Analog demodulator

- AC IN

DC IN 12 V

Chapter 1 Overview

MW output system

Digital modulator

Analog modulator

AC power source

DC power source

Memory Stick

AUDIO

OUTPUT/

INPUT

HD SDI OUTPUT/ INPUT

COMPOSITE OUT

Microphone

Headphones

SD video monitor

HD SDI OUTPUT

HDCAM

REMOTE

AUDIO MONITOR

HD video monitor

OUT

Audio monitorHDW-2000-series

a) If an HKDV-900 is connected, be sure to check that the version of the HKDV-900 is V2.00 or higher.

BKP-L551 battery adaptor

Sony BP-series battery

System Configurations

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1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation Manual for the HDW-S280 in English, Japanese, French, and German in PDF format.

1-3-1 Preparations

The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the operation manuals contained on the CD-ROM.

• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

Memo

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL:

http://www.adobe.com/

Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

1-3-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual

To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM, do the following.

Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

Select and click on the operation manual that you want to read.

This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.

Memo

The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “1- 3-1 Preparations” above.

Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative.

Using the CD-ROM Manual

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Names and Functions of

Parts

2-1 Front Panel

1 Power switch

2 AC power indicator 3 PB LEVEL

adjustment knobs

4 REC LEVEL

adjustment knobs

5 R/P LEVEL CTL switch 6 LEVEL adjustment knob

7 PHONES jack 8 REC INHI switch

and indicator

9 KEY INHI switch

REC LEVEL 13

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

SHIFT

PAG E

HOME

CHARACTR

PB/EE

CONFI

ENABLE

CTL/TC

ASSEMBLE

OFF

TCG SET

HOME

REW PLAY

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

INPUT : ANA

0 –10 –20 –30

–40

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER

59.94i

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

CH1 IN :

CH2 IN :

–10

OUT :

–20

MONI L :

–30

MONI R :

–40

DOLBY NR

00:00:00:00.

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

STANDBY

Chapter

HDW-S280

COND

BANK 2 D-STOP P ROLL

PREROLL

–60 –4 +4 1 2

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

0 Cassette

comportment

EJECT

qa EJECT button

REMOTE

qs REMOTE button

JOG/SHUTTLE

Menu operation section Tape transport section

a Power switch

Turns the unit ON and OFF.

For details, see “3-1-1 Supplying Power” on page 22.

b AC power indicator

Lights while the POWER switch on the rear panel is set to ON and AC power is supplied.

c PB LEVEL adjustment knobs

Adjust the audio playback level by channel for channels 1 to 4 when the R/P LEVEL CTL switch is set to VAR. Which channels can be adjusted is set with setup menu item 826.

For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.

d REC LEVEL adjustment knobs

Adjust the audio recording level by channel for audio input to this unit when the R/P LEVEL CTL switch is set to VAR. Which channels can be adjusted is set with setup menu item 826.

For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.

The PB LEVEL adjustment knobs and REC LEVEL adjustment knobs can be used for controlling four-channel recording level or four-channel playback level if you set thie option with setup menu item 826. In this case, each knob controls channel indicated below.

Adjustment knob Recording

channel

REC LEVEL 1 Channel 1 Channel 3

Playback channel

Front Panel

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Adjustment knob Recording

channel

Playback channel

REC LEVEL 2 Channel 2 Channel 4 PB LEVEL 1 Channel 3 Channel 1 PB LEVEL 2 Channel 4 Channel 2

You can determine which tape transport buttons on the front panel are to be enabled when the REMOTE button is lit with setup menu item 006.

For details on setup menu item 006, see page 63.

e R/P LEVEL CTL switch VAR: Enables adjustment with the PB LEVEL adjustment

knobs or REC LEVEL adjustment knobs while you

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

view the audio level meter in E-E mode.

PRESET: Presets to fixed levels. Levels cannot be

adjusted with the PB LEVEL adjustment knobs or REC LEVEL adjustment knobs.

For Switching to E-E mode, see “ To monitor in E-E mode” on page 16.

f LEVEL adjustment knob

Adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES jack.

g PHONES (headphones) jack

Connect headphones.

h REC INHI switch and indicator ON: Recording on the tape is inhibited, regardless of the

state of the cassette’s erasure prevention plug. The REC INHI indicator lights.

OFF: Recording on the tape is enabled when the cassette’s

erasure prevention plug is set to the original position.

i KEY INHI switch

When this switch is set to ON, the functions of the buttons selected with setup menu item 118 are inhibited.

2-1-1 Menu Operation Section

3 MENU button

4 DISPLAY

button

5 RESET

DISPLAY

RESET

button

MULTI CONTRO

PUSH

PITCH CTL

1 Function buttons

2 Display window

INPUT : ANA

CH1 IN :

–60

COND

CH2 IN :

–4 +4

OUT :

MONI L :

BANK 2

MONI R :

D-STOP

DOLBY NR

P ROLL

8 MULTI CONTROL knob

SHIFT

PAG E

HOME

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

ASSEMBLE

OFF

TCG SET

HOME

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER

59.94i

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

00:00:00:00.

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30

–40

7 PAGE/HOME button

6 SHIFT button

a Function buttons

Select and set menu items displayed in the display window.

b Display window

Displays menus, audio level meters, and data such as time data or meta-data. The DISPLAY button let you switch to the video monitor display.

For details on setup menu item 118, see page 66.

j Cassette compartment

Insert a cassette here.

k EJECT button

Press to eject the cassette. The cassette mark in the display window flashes while the cassette is being ejected.

l REMOTE button

Selects the operation mode of this unit. When the button is not lit, the unit is controlled from the front panel of this unit. Normally use this status. When the button has been pressed and is lit, this unit is controlled from the device connected to the REMOTE 9P connector. In this case, all VTR operations using this unit’s front panel are disabled except those of the STOP and EJECT buttons. When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press this button on the player VTR to make it lit.

For details, see “2-1-3 Display Window” on page 16.

c MENU button

Displays a setup menu item in the time data display area of the display window.

For details on the setup menu operations, see “9-2 Setup Menu Operations” on page 60.

d DISPLAY button

Switches the operation display to the video monitor display and vice versa.

e RESET button

Resets the CTL data displayed in the display window or the initial value of the timecode generator.

f SHIFT button

Switches between functions for any button with two functions.

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g PAGE/HOME button

Switches pages of the function menu. When you press this button together with the SHIFT button, the HOME page of the function menu is displayed.

h MULTI CONTROL knob

Sets value for the menu or timecode. When you press the knob, the units for adjustment become larger, and when you press it again, the unit return to the original value.

2-1-2 Tape Transport Section

9 PREROLL button

0 Search dial and

indicator

qa JOG/SHUTTLE

button

PREROLL

JOG/SHUTTLE

d F FWD (fast forward) button

Press this button to fast-forward a tape. When using a tape on which shot marks have been recorded, pressing this button together with the SHIFT button cues up the next shot mark position.

e STANDBY indicator

Lights while the tape drum is rotating with tension applied (standby on). It goes dark when the drum stops rotating and tension is released (standby off). To protect the tape, the unit normally changes to standby off mode when stop or pause mode continues for longer than eight minutes. If you operate a search dial or any of the tape transport buttons other than the PAUSE button while the unit is in standby off mode, the unit changes to standby on mode and enters the mode called by the button or dial that you pressed. By pressing the SHIFT button together with the STOP button, you can switch between standby on and standby off mode manually. Tape protection settings are made with setup menu items 500s.

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REW PLAY

2 PLAY button

1 REW button

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

STANDBY

8 PAUSE button

7 REC button

6 STOP button

5 STANDBY indicator

4 F FWD button

3 Servo indicator

a REW (rewind) button

Press this button to rewind the tape. When using a tape on which shot marks have been recorded, pressing this button together with the SHIFT button cues up the previous shot mark position.

b PLAY button

Press this button to start playback. Recording starts when you press this button together with the REC button. If you press this button only during recording, recording stops, and the unit enters playback mode. When a Betacam SX cassette is being played, pressing this button together with the SHIFT button displays the shot data on the video monitor. The shot data can be superimposed on the character information.

For details on the setup menu items 500s, see page 69.

f STOP button

Press to stop playback or recording. When you stop playback, the monitor displays E-E or still picture playback, depending on the settings for PB/EE on the HOME page of the function menu. By pressing this button together with the SHIFT button, you can switch between standby on and standby off manually. When setup menu item 105 is set to ON, this button flashes if the reference video signal specified by OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu or setup menu item 309 is not being input.

For details on setup menu item 105, see page 66 and for 309, see page 68.

For details on the settings for PB/EE and OUT REF of the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

For more details on the reference video signal settings, see “3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals” on page 27.

g REC (record) button

Press together with the PLAY button to start recording. When two HDW-S280 units are connected, this button allows you to perform sequential recording from one unit to the other.

For details, see “4-3 Sequential Recording” on page 41.

c Servo indicator

Lights while the drum servo and capstan servo are locked.

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To monitor in E-E mode

You can monitor input signals in E-E mode by pressing this button in stop mode. The button lights when pressed. To return to the original picture, press the STOP button. You can view E-E video during playback, search, fast forward, and rewind while pressing this button.

Note

When a Betacam, Betacam SP or Betacam SX tape is played, you cannot monitor E-E video.

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h PAUSE button

Pauses an operation (when pressed during recording or playback). You can execute back space editing with use of this button.

For details on the setup menu item 001, see page 63, and for 401, see page 69.

j Search dial and indicator

The outer ring is for shuttle playback, and the inner dial is for jog playback. Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button to make it lit and turn the ring or dial for playback in jog or shuttle mode. Turning the dial clockwise plays a tape in the forward direction (the G indicator lights). Turning the dial counterclockwise plays a tape in the reverse direction (the g indicator lights). When the tape stops, the s indicator lights. Setting for setup menu item 101 enables a direct search operation that enables the search dial operation without pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button (direct jog/shuttle mode).

For details on back space editing, see “4-2 Back Space Editing” on page 41.

i PREROLL button

Cues up the preroll point. You can set the preroll time and the status after prerolling with setup menu items 001 and

401.

2-1-3 Display Window

Operation display

1 Menu area

2 Audio level meters

CHARACTR

PB/EE

CONFI

ENABLE

CTL/TC

ASSEMBLE

OFF

TCG SET

HOME

EMPH2EMPH

–10

–20 –30

–40

59.94i

LT C

EMPH4EMPH

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

00:00:00:00.

For details on setup menu item 101, see page 66.

k JOG/SHUTTEL button

Press to enter search mode. Each time you press this button, jog and shuttle mode are toggled, and the selected mode is indicated in the display window.

3 Audio data

–60 –4 +4 1 2

COND

BANK 2

D-STOP

P ROLL

4 Condition area

5 Format area 6 Timecode setup area

7 Time data display area

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–20 –30

–40

INPUT : ANA

CH1 IN :

CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

a Menu area

Normally displays the function menu. When you press the MENU button, the functions of the function buttons used in setup menu operations are indicated. Depending on the function of the button, a white bar lights or flashes below the function name to indicate the current status.

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b Audio level meter

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

EMPH2EMPH

–10

–20 –30

–40

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30

–40

D Headroom indicator

A DATA/EMPH indicator

B Audio level meters

C Channel indicators

A DATA/EMPH indicator

DATA: Lights if an audio signal is recognized as a data

signal in record, E-E or play mode.

EMPH: Lights if EMPHASIS on the P3 AUDIO page of

the function menu is set to ON.

B Audio level meters

Display the recording and playback audio levels of the four audio channels (CH-1 to CH-4).

C Channel indicators

Display the audio channels. The channels selected with setup menu item 826 are shown in green to indicate that they are adjustable.

For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.

d Condition area

A Format display

COND

BANK 2

D-STOP

P ROLL

B Channel condition display C DC operation and remaining battery power

display

D Menu bank display E Stop code display F Jog/shuttle display

A Format display

Displays the format of the cassette in use.

If you start recording on a Betacam SX, Betacam SP, or

Betacam cassette, the cassette mark flashes. When a

cassette is being ejected, the cassette mark also flashes.

B Channel condition display

Displays the playback condition on a scale of three levels.

C DC operation and remaining battery power display

Lights while the unit is operating on DC power.

When the unit is operated with a battery pack, a slash is

displayed and flashes when the battery power is nearly

exhausted.

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D Headroom indicator

Displays the headroom for the audio circuit set with maintenance menu item M370.

For details on the maintenance menu item M370 refer to the maintenance manual.

c Audio data

Displays the audio data. INPUT: Input signal selected with AUDIO IN on the P3

AUDIO page of the function menu.

CH1 IN: Input audio level for channel 1 set with the setup

menu item 834.

CH2 IN: Input audio level for channel 2 set with the setup

menu item 834.

OUT: Output audio level set with the setup menu item 812. MONI L: Monitor output for left channel set with

MONITR L on the P3 AUDIO page of the function menu.

MONI R: Monitor output for right channel set with

MONITR R on the P3 AUDIO page of the function menu.

DOLBY NR: Lights when DOLBY NR on the P3 AUDIO

page of the function menu is set to ON and when an oxide tape is used.

D Menu bank display

Shows the menu bank number that has the same menu data

as currently being used.

E Stop code display

Lights when a stop code can be detected. When the stop

code is detected, the display flashes. When you cue up the

shot mark, the type of the cued-up shot mark appears.

F Jog/shuttle display

JOG: Lights in jog mode or when jog mode is selected

when the JOG/SHUTTLE button is pressed.

SHTL: Lights in shuttle mode or when shuttle mode is

selected when the JOG/SHUTTLE button is pressed.

P ROLL: Lights during prerolling.

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e Format area

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

E RECORDER/

PLAYER display

D CONFI display

C ASMBL display

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A System frequency

B SDI input display

A System frequency

Displays the system frequency for recording selected with setup menu item 013.

For details on setup menu item 013, see page 64.

f Timecode setup area

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

F REC RUN/FREE

E Timecode generation mode

D Reference timecode

C Timecode type

B Drop frame display

A Time data type

RUN indication

G Remaining

tape length

A Time data type

Displays the type of time data displayed in the time data display area.

B SDI input display

Lights when VIDEO IN on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu is set to SDI and an SDI signal is being input. If an SDI signal is not input, it flashes.

C ASMBL display

Lights when ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON.

D CONFI display

Lights when CONFI on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ENABLE. During confidential playback, CONFI ON is lit.

E RECORDER/PLAYER display

Lights according to the settings of R/P on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu. PARA RUN appears in PARA RUN operations, and two VTRs are controlled simultaneously.

If setup menu item 214 is set to SDI and the REMOTE button is lit, SDI RMT appears. It flashes if an HD-SDI signal is not input, and is continuously displayed if a VTR control signal of the HD-SDI signal is recognized.

During sequential recording, SEQ RC appears.

B Drop frame display

DF appears when a tape recorded in drop frame mode is played.

C Timecode type

When VITC is read during playback, VITC is displayed. When LTC is read, LTC is displayed. During recording, the type of timecode being recorded appears. In E-E mode, if the timecode to be recorded can be read, it is displayed.

D Reference timecode

Displays the setting for TCG on the P4 TC page of the function menu (INT, EXT or SDI).

E Timecode generation mode

Displays the setting for PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of the function menu (PRESET, LTC, or VITC).

F REC RUN/FREE RUN indication

Displays the setting for RUN on the P4 TC page of the function menu (FREE or REC).

G Remaining tape length

Displays the amount of tape remaining in meters.

For details on the settings of the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

For details on the setting for PARA RUN, see setup menu item 201 on page 67.

For details on setup menu item 214, see page 68.

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For details on the settings of the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

g Time data display area

Displays the time data. During setup menu operations, time data appears in the upper half, and the menu item appears in the lower half.

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Video monitor display

–10

–20 –30

–40

DC-SQ

Picture frame in playback

The frame when an SD cassette is played can be selected

with setup menu item 950.

EDGE-CROP:

LETTER BOX:

TCR. 00:45. 39. 18*

JOG STILL

C Superimposed data

B Up-converter, down-converter display

A Audio level meter

When you press the DISPLAY button, the display window changes to the video monitor display.

A Audio level meter

LEVEL MT on the P3 AUDIO page of the function menu decides whether the meter is to be displayed and on which side, left or right, it is displayed in the display window.

B Up-converter, down-converter display

If setup menu item 140 is set to ON, up-convert or downconvert mode appears.

DC-EC: Edge-crop mode of the down-convert mode DC-LB: Letter box mode of the down-convert mode DC-SQ: Squeeze mode of the down-convert mode UC-EC: Edge-crop mode of the up-convert mode UC-LB: Letter box mode of the up-convert mode UC-SQ: Squeeze mode of the up-convert mode

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SQUEEZE:

For details on the settings of LEVEL MT and CHARACTR

of the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the

Function Menu” on page 31.

For details on setup menu item 950, see page 78.

For details on setup menu item 140, see page 67.

C Superimposed data

Appears when CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON.

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2-2 Rear Panel

REMOTE

COMPOSITE OUT

OUTPUT

HD SDI

(SUPER)

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

qh COMPOSITE OUT

connectors

qg SDI OUT

connectors

qf HD SDI INPUT

connectors

qd HD SDI OUTPUT

connectors

1 POWER switch

POWER

OFF

SDI OUT

(SUPER)

INPUT

IN 1

MONI

qs AUDIO INPUT

connectors

2 -AC IN

connector

(SUPER)

3 REMOTE connector

AC IN

TIME COD

IOUT2

qa AUDIO OUTPUT

connectors

4 DC IN 12V connector

DC IN 12V

VIDEO CONTROL

REF. INPUT

REMOTE 9P

AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO INPUT

0 AUDIO MONITOR

5 TIME CODE connectors 6 VIDEO CONTROL connector

7 Memory Stick slot

8 REF. INPUT connectors 9 REMOTE 9P connector

OUTPUT connectors

a POWER switch

Turns the AC power supply ON/OFF.

For details, see “3-1-1 Supplying Power” on page 22.

b -AC IN connector

Connect to an AC power source using an AC power cord.

c REMOTE connector (4-pin)

Supplies power to the BVR-3 Remote Control Unit or RM280 Editing Controller.

d DC IN 12V connector (XLR 4-pin, male)

Connect to a DC power source of 12V. When using the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to mount a battery pack, connect the power cable of the BKP-L551.

For details, see “3-1-1 Supplying Power” on page 22.

e TIME CODE connectors (BNC type) IN: To record a timecode from an external device, input the

timecode from the external device.

OUT: Outputs the following types of timecode, depending

on the VTR’s operating status.

During playback: The playback timecode

During recording: The timecode generated by the

internal timecode generator or the timecode input via the TIME CODE IN connector.

f VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-SUB 9-pin)

Connect an HKDV-900 video control unit.

g Memory Stick slot

Insert a Memory Stick.

h REF. INPUT (reference video signal input)

connectors (BNC type)

Input a reference video signal, a three-valued (positive and negative) sync signal, a video signal with color burst (VBS), or a black-and-white video signal (VS). When the signal is bridged, termination is automatically set to OFF.

Note

Be sure to use the unit for frame synchronization only, not for color subcarrier synchronization.

i REMOTE 9P connector (D-SUB 9-pin)

When editing using two HDW-S280 units, connect a 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) to this connector of

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each unit. For editing using this unit and an HDCAM VTR, connect the external equipment.

For details on CHARACTR setting, see “3-7 Basic

Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

j AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors (XLR

3-pin, male)

Output the audio signals of the channels selected with the MONITR L and MONITR R on the P3 AUDIO page of the function menu.

For details on the MONITR L and MONITR R settings, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

k AUDIO OUTPUT connectors (XLR 3-pin, male)

Output the analog audio signals of the channels selected with setup menu item 824.

For details on setup menu item 824, see page 76.

l AUDIO INPUT connectors (XLR 3-pin, female)

Input the analog audio signals.

m HD SDI (high-definition serial digital interface)

OUTPUT connectors (BNC type)

Output the HD-SDI format video/audio signal. When editing with two HDW-S280 units, connect a cable between these connectors on the player VTR and the HD SDI INPUT connectors on the recorder VTR. You can superimpose timecodes, menu settings, error messages, or other information on the output of these connectors with the setting for CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu or with the setting for setup menu item 028. You can always disable to superimpose the data independent of the setting for CHARACTR with the setting for setup menu item 028.

p COMPOSITE OUT (analog composite video

output) connectors (BNC type)

Output analog composite video signals. You can

superimpose timecodes, menu settings, or error messages

on the output of the 2 (SUPER) connector when

CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is

set to ON.

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For details on the CHARACTR setting, see “3-7 Basic

Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

For details on CHARACTR setting, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

For details on the setup menu item 028, see page 64.

n HD SDI (high-definition serial digital interface)

INPUT connectors (BNC type)

Input the HD-SDI format video/audio signal. When editing with two HDW-S280 units, connect a cable between these connectors on the recorder VTR and the HD SDI OUTPUT connectors on the player VTR.

o SDI OUT (serial digital interface output)

connectors (BNC type)

Output a D-1 format video/audio signal. The same signals are output from the left and right connectors. You can superimpose timecode, menu settings, or error messages on the output of the 2(SUPER) connector when CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON.

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Preparations

Chapter 3 Preparations

3-1 Preparing Power Sources

This unit can be powered by AC power, DC power, or a battery pack.

Note

If you load or remove a battery pack incorrectly, it may fall and cause bodily injury. Follow the procedures described below to load or remove them.

3-1-1 Supplying Power

This unit has two power switches, one on the front panel and another on the rear panel. The power switch on the front panel is to turn DC power ON/OFF, and the POWER switch on the rear panel is to turn AC power ON/OFF. Power is supplied to the unit in combination of these two switches as shown below. When AC power is switched on, the AC power indicator lights on the front panel. When DC power is switched on, a battery mark appears in the display window on the front panel.

Power switch on the front panel

? (ON) 1 (OFF)

POWER switch on the rear panel

ON AC power supply

AC indicator lit

OFF DC power supply

AC indicator not lit

No power supply AC indicator lit

No power supply AC indicator not lit

Chapter

DC power supply

Connect the DC IN 12V connector to a DC power source. To supply DC power to the unit, set the power switch on the front panel to ? (ON) and the POWER switch on the rear panel to OFF. If the POWER switch on the rear panel is set to ON, AC power is supplied.

Battery power supply

The BP-GL95 lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 80 minutes of continuous recording time, and the BP-L80S provides up to 55 minutes.

For details on charging battery packs, refer to the operation manual for the battery charger.

Applicable battery packs

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs listed below. To use battery pack, a BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor and a BC-L100 Battery Charger are also required.

• BP-L60(A)/L90(A)

• BP-L60S/L80S

• BP-GL65/GL95

• BP-M50/M100

Notes about battery usage

• Before using the batteries, be sure to charge them fully with the special battery charger. Refer to the operating instructions for your battery charger for more information about how to charge the batteries.

• Batteries may not be completely charged if you charge them immediately after use when they are still warm. You should wait until the batteries cool before charging them.

AC power supply

Connect the AC IN connector to an AC power source using the specified AC power cord. To supply AC power to the unit, set the power switch on the front panel to ? (ON) and the POWER switch on the rear panel to ON.

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3-1-2 Using the Battery Pack

Attaching and removing of the BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack is described below. The BP-L60(A)/L90(A), BP-L60S/L80S, and BP-M50/ M100 can also be attached and removed in the same way.

Attaching a battery pack

Attach the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to the side panel of this unit and attach the battery pack in it.

For details on attaching the BKP-L551, refer to the installation manual for the BKP-L551.

Remove the two screws on the side panel.

BP-GL65/GL95

Slide the BP-GL65/GL95 as shown below so that the connectors on the BP-GL65/GL95 and the BKP-L551 are connected.

Chapter 3 Preparations

Screws

Attach the BKP-L551 to the side panel.

BKP-L551

Align the grooves on the BP-GL65/GL95 with the projections on the BKP-L551.

Connect the DC cable of the BKP-L551 to the DC IN 12V connector.

Removing the battery pack

With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-GL65/GL95 out as shown below.

Lever

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3-2 Using a Stand

Placing the unit using a stand

Remove the stand from the clamps and turn it, as indicated by the arrow.

Chapter 3 Preparations

Stand

Push the stand in, as indicated by the arrow.

Be sure to push it to the end.

Clamps

Replacing the stand

Pull the stand out, turn it in the opposite direction of that in step 1 above, and secure it with the clamps.

Note

Never hold the unit with the stand.

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3-3 Connections

SDI

OUTPUT

For editing using two HDW-S280 units, connect them as shown below.

Player VTR

Recorder VTR

9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

Reference video signal

REF

AC IN REMOTE 9P

POWER

OFF

SDI OUT COMPOSITE OUT

(SUPER) (SUPER)

INPUT OUTPUTHD SDI TIME CODE REF. INPUT

MONI

IN 1

- AC IN

REMOTE

1212

IN IOUT2

(SUPER)

121

2 R L

DC IN 12V

VIDEO CONTROL

INPUT

AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO INPUT

REMOTE 9P

AC IN

POWER

OFF

SDI OUT COMPOSITE OUT

(SUPER) (SUPER)

INPUT OUTPUTHD SDI TIME CODE REF. INPUT

MONI

IN 1

- AC IN

REMOTE

1212

IN IOUT2

(SUPER)

121

2 R L

PUSH

HD SD INP

DC IN 12V

VIDEO CONTROL

REMOTE 9P

AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO INPUT

REF INPUTREF INPUT

75 Ω coaxial cable with BNC connectors (not supplied)

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3-4 Handling Cassettes

3-4-1 Usable Cassettes

For recording and playback, you can use an HDCAM S cassette such as a BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD. You can use the following cassette, for playback only:

• Betacam SX cassette

• Betacam SP cassette (metal tape)

• Betacam cassette (oxide tape)

Ejecting the cassette

With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button.

3-4-2 Loading/Ejecting Cassettes

Chapter 3 Preparations

Loading a cassette

Supply the power.

Load a cassette in the direction shown in the figure above after checking the following points.

• That ERROR-10 is not displayed in the display window.

• That there is no slack in the tape.

Cassette

A part of the cassette comes out from the unit.

Take out the cassette.

3-4-3 Preventing Accidental Erasures

To make it impossible to accidentally erase or record over the contents of a cassette, press in the erasure prevention plug. Return the plug to its original position when you wish to record on the cassette again.

Cassette

Erasure prevention plug

If ERROR-10 appears in the display window

This means that there is condensation inside the unit.

For the steps to take in such a case, see “10-5 Moisture Condensation” on page 83.

If there is slack in the tape

Take up the slack by rotating the reels in the directions indicated by the arrows in the figure, keeping one reel fixed by pressing it with your finger as you rotate the other reel. The reels stop rotating when there is no more slack.

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3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals

This section explains how reference video signals for synchronization of video output and servo lock are selected according to settings made with this unit.

Reference video signal for video output

Output video signals are synchronized with the signal generated by the internal reference video signal generator. The internal reference video signal generator can be synchronized with an external reference video signal or with an input video signal (HD SDI input).

Reference video signal for servo lock

Servo is locked with an external reference video signal, an input video signal (HD SDI input), or the signal generated by the internal reference video signal generator. As shown in the following table, a signal for synchronization of the internal reference video signal generator and a reference video signal for servo lock are selected according to the setting for setup menu items 309 and 334, the setting for OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu, and the operating mode of the unit.

For details on setup menu item 309, see page 68, and for item 334, see page 68.

For details on the OUT REF settings, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

OUT REF setting

-- EXT NORMAL EE REF

REF AUTO1 NORMAL EE

INPUT -- EE

REF AUTO2 NORMAL EE REF

INPUT -- EE

EE: E-E mode PB: Playback (Normal playback, jog mode, shuttle mode, stop mode) ASSEMBLE: Assemble edit mode (ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON.) REC: Recording

Item 309 setting

Item 334 setting

INPUT EE IPUT

INPUT EE

Operation mode

PB ASSEMBLE REC

PB REF ASSEMBLE REC

PB ASSEMBLE REC INPUT

PB REF ASSEMBLE REC INPUT

PB ASSEMBLE REC

PB ASSEMBLE INPUT REC

PB REF ASSEMBLE INPUT REC

PB ASSEMBLE REC

Reference signal

Chapter 3 Preparations

If the signal selected on the menu is not being input

The servo reference video signal and internal reference signal generator synchronize as follows.

When INPUT is selected for the sync signal

If a video signal is not being input, the servo reference video signal and internal reference signal generator synchronize with an external reference video signal.

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When REF is selected for the sync signal

If an external reference video signal is not being input, the unit does not synchronize with an external sync signal. The servo reference signal synchronizes with the output of the reference video signal generator.

3-6 Setting Timecode

There are three ways to record timecodes. You can select the recording method with TCG (INT/EXT/SDI) and PRST/RGN (PRESET/LTC/VITC) on the P4 TC page of the function menu.

Chapter 3 Preparations

Recording method TCG

setting

PRST/ RGN setting

Record the output of the internal

INT PRESET timecode generator with the initial value set.

Record the output of the internal timecode generator synchronized

EXT or

SDI

LTC or

VITC with the external timecode generator.

Record the output of the internal timecode generator synchronized

INT LTC or

VITC with the playback timecode. (During editing, this method is always used.)

Settings for RUN (REC/FREE) and DF (DF/NDF) on the P4 TC page of the function menu are required in addition to the settings for TCG and PRST/RGN.

For details on settings on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

3-6-1 Setting an Initial Value and Recording Timecode

For setting the timecode, set TCG on the P4 TC page of the function menu to INT and PRST/RGN to PRESET.

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

OFF

REC INHI

KEY INHI

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

Time data display area

Function menu

Function buttons

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

HDW-S280

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

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Setting an initial timecode value

Proceed as follows:

Press the CTL/TC function button on the HOME page of the function menu, and select TC.

Press the TCG SET function button.

Setting user bits

You can record up to 8 hexadecimal digits of information (date, time, event number, etc.) on the timecode track. Select UB by pressing the CTL/TC function button in step

1 of “Setting an initial timecode value” and Carry out steps 2 to 5. Settings are made in hexadecimal (0-9, A-F).

You can record ID codes in user bits.

The first digit of the time data in the time data display area starts flashing.

SET

EXIT

TCG SET

Press the T or t function button to select a digit to be set.

The selected digit starts flashing.

Press the – or + function button to set the value for the selected digit.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set all digits that should be set.

Press the SET function button.

If RUN on the P4 TC page is set to FREE, the timecode starts running.

To cancel a setting

Press the EXIT function button. Any new settings to that point are canceled, and the setting operation is terminated.

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00:26:58:02

Flashing

For details, see setup menu items 603 and 604 on page 70.

3-6-2 Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator with an External Signal

Use this method to synchronize multiple VTRs with an external timecode generator, and when you wish to record the playback timecode signals of an external VTR without deterioration in the signal waveform. You can synchronize the internal timecode generator with either of the following kinds of external timecode.

• The output of an external timecode generator or the timecode output (LTC) of an external VTR

• The timecode (LTC or VITC) in an input video signal

Proceed as follows:

To synchronize with external timecode output (LTC):

Connect a cable between the output of an external timecode generator or the timecode output of an external VTR to the TIME CODE IN connector.

To synchronize with the timecode (LTC or VITC) of an input video signal:

Set VIDEO IN on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu to SDI.

Set the followings of the function menu:

TCG on the P4 TC page: EXT or SDI PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page: LTC or VITC

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Setting the timecode to the current time

Set RUN on the P4 TC page to FREE and DF to DF (in

59.94i mode only).

Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Setting an initial timecode value” to set the timecode to a time slightly ahead of the current time.

Press the SET function button at the instant when the current time matches the displayed timecode.

The internal timecode generator begins to run in synchronization with the external signal. Once external synchronization is achieved, the internal timecode generator continues to run even if you disconnect the external timecode generator.

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3-6-3 Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator with a Playback Timecode – Timecode Recording during Auto Editing

Set the following on the function menu:

TCG on the P4 TC page: INT PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page: LTC or VITC

In automatic editing, timecodes are recorded by using the output of the internal timecode generator, which has been synchronized during preroll with playback timecode read from the tape. For this reason, regardless of the actual settings of TCG and PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page, the

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unit operates as if then were set to INT and LTC or VITC. If you do not wish to have TCG and PRST/RGN settings fixed during automatic editing, you can set then with setup menu item 610.

For details on setup menu item 610, see page 71.

If you set TCG on the P4 TC page to EXT or SDI and PRST/RGN to PRESET, PRST/RGN is forced to function as LTC.

3-6-4 Converting Timecode in 24- or 25-Frame Mode Playback (TC CONV)

When a tape recorded in 24-frame mode is played back in 25-frame mode (off-speed playback), the timecodes for 24frame mode can be converted to those for 25-frame mode. It is also possible to have the timecodes recorded in 25frame mode converted to those for 24-frame mode during playback. To have the timecodes converted, set setup item menut 620 to ON.

For details on setup menu item 620, see page 71.

Note

While the timecodes are being converted, the timecode generator generates timecodes based on the frame frequency recorded on the tape, which makes a difference in the timecodes generated in FREE RUN of about 4%.

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3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu

The function menu is composed of eight pages: the HOME page and P1 to P7 pages. The content of the HOME page

For details on settings on the P7 page, refer to the maintenance manual.

and P1 to P6 pages is as shown below. The P7 page can be set with the setup menu as desired.

3-7-1 Configuration of the Function Menu

HOME P1 PROCS P2 VIDEO P3 AUDIO P4 TC P5 EDIT P6 OTHER

F1 CHARACTR VID.PROC VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TCG R/P UMID

ON/OFF LOCAL/MENU SDI/SG ANALOG/

F2 PB/EE VIDEO OUT REF MONITR L PRST/RGN IN STOPCODE

PB/EE PRESET/XXXX REF/INPUT CH1/CH2/CH3/

F3 CONFI CHROMA - - MONITR R RUN DELETE - -

ENABLE/ DISABLE

F4 CTL/TC HUE/CHRM PHS - - LEVEL MT DF OUT - -

TC/UB/CTL PRESET/XXXX LEFT/RIGHT/

F5 ASSEMBLE SETUP/BLACK SYNC EMPHASIS - - PREVIEW/

ON/OFF PRESET/XXXX 0 ON/OFF Not displayed/

F6 TCG SET Y/C DELY SC DOLBY NR TCR AUTOEDIT - -

PRESET/XXXX CH1/CH2/CH3/

PRESET/XXXX 0 ON/OFF LTC/AUTO/VITC Not displayed/

SDI/SG

CH4/CUE

LEFT(4)/ RIGHT(4)/OFF

INT/EXT/ SDI

PRESET/LTC/ VITC

FREE/REC Not displayed/

DF/NDF Not displayed/

RECORDER/ PLAYER

Not displayed/ Lit/Flashing

Lit/Flashing

REVIEW

PREVIEW/ REVIEW

Lit/Flashing

- -

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a) An indicator appears according to the status of the unit, and lights or

flashes.

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3-7-2 Function Menu Item List

HOME page

Item Setting

CHARACTR Specifies whether or not to superimpose

timecodes, menu settings, error messages, and so on over the video signals output to the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.

ON: Superimpose. OFF: Do not superimpose.

PB/EE Selects the video and audio signals

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CONFI Selects whether or not to use the

CTL/TC Selects the time data to display in time

ASSEMBLE Sets assemble edit mode.

TCG SET When CTL/TC is set to TC, a screen for

output during fast forward, rewind, stop, and standby.

PB: Playback signals EE: E-E mode signals

confidential playback function when recording. ENABLE: Use the confidential playback

function.

DISABLE: Do not use the confidential

playback function.

data display area. TC:Playback timecode read by the internal

timecode reader or recording timecode. The LTC or VITC time data type

indicator is lit.

UB:User bits data of playback timecodes or

recording timecode. The LUB or VIUB time data type indicator lights, depending on whether the timecode is

LTC o r VIT C.

CTL:The running time of the tape being

played back or recorded, as calculated from a count of CTL signals recorded on the tape. The time is displayed in Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames format.

ON: The assemble edit mode is set, and

ASMBL appears in the display window.

OFF: The assemble edit mode is

canceled.

setting the initial value of the timecode generated by the internal timecode

generator appears. When CTL/TC is set to UB, a screen for setting the user bit of the timecode

appears.

Item Setting

Submenu T/t Selects the digit to set data. –/+ Sets the value. SET Stores the set timecode. EXIT Terminates the operation, abandoning

any settings not registered.

a) The selection of LTC and VITC depends on the setting for TCR on the P4

TC page.

b) Not displayed when TCG is not set to INT and PRST/RGN is not set to

PRESET on the P4 TC page.

P1 PROCS page

Item Setting

VID.PROC Selects the control method for the internal

VIDEO Sets the HD/SD video signal output level (−∞

CHROMA Sets the HD/SD chroma signal output level

HUE/ CHRM PHS

digital video processor. LOCAL: Change the settings of the internal

digital video processor by using the function menu.

MENU: Change the settings of the internal

digital video processor, using the setup menu.

Note

When controlling the unit with the HKDV-900, set to MENU.

to +3 dB). PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,

the video signal is set to the standard level.

Manual setting: With the displayed setting

flashing, you can adjust the video signal output level by rotating the MULTI CONTROL knob.

(−∞ to +3 dB). PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,

the chroma signal is set to the standard level.

Manual setting: With the displayed setting

flashing, you can adjust the chroma signal output level by rotating the MULTI CONTROL knob.

Sets the color phase of the HD/SD output signal. PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,

the color phase is set to the standard value.

Manual setting: With the displayed setting

flashing, you can adjust the value across the range ±30° by rotating the MULTI CONTROL knob.

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Item Setting

SETUP/ BLACK

Y/C DELY Sets the Y/C delay during playback of an

Sets the setup level (59.94i mode) or black level (50i mode) of the HD/SD output signal. PRESET: Regardless of manually set values,

the level is set to the standard value.

Manual setting: With the displayed setting

flashing, you can adjust the setup level across the range ±30 IRE (59.94i mode) or adjust the black level across the range ±210 mV (50i mode) by rotating the MULTI CONTROL knob.

analog Betacam cassette. 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 adjust the Y/C delay across the range ±100 ns by rotating the MULTI CONTROL knob.

P2 VIDEO page

Item Setting

VIDEO IN Selects the input video signal.

OUT REF Selects the reference signal of this unit,

SYNC Sets the HD output signal sync phase.

SC Sets the HD output signal sync phase (fine

SDI: HD SDI signal SG: Test signal generated by the internal test

signal generator (To select SG, hold the corresponding function button pressed for more than three seconds.)

according to the settings of setup menu items 309 and 334, and the operating state of this unit. REF: Use the signal input to the REF INPUT

connector as the reference signal. During recording, input digital audio signals and video signals must be synchronized with this signal.

INPUT: Use the input video signal as the

reference signal.

With the displayed setting flashing by pressing the SYNC function button, you can turn 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 carry out operations such as special effects editing.

adjustment). With the displayed setting flashing by pressing the SC function button, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust the output signal sync phase across the range of ±200 ns relative to this unit’s input reference signal.

P3 AUDIO page

Item Setting

AUDIO IN Selects an audio input signal. The selected

signal is shown at INPUT in the audio data area.

ANALOG: Analog audio signal SDI: SDI signal SG: SG signal

MONITR L Selects an output signal from the AUDIO

MONITOR OUTPUT L connector (CH1/CH2/ CH3/CH4/CUE). The selected signal is shown at MONI L in the audio data area.

MONITR R Selects an output signal from the AUDIO

MONITOR OUTPUT R connector (CH1/CH2/ CH3/CH4/CUE). The selected signal is shown at MONI R in the audio data area.

LEVEL MT Sets the audio level meter displayed on the

video monitor display. LEFT: Display the audio level meter on the

left of the video monitor display.

RIGHT: Display the audio level meter on the

right of the video monitor display.

LEFT (4): Displays the four-channel audio

level meters on the left of the video monitor display.

RIGHT (4): Displays the four-channel audio

level meters on the right of the video monitor display.

OFF: Not display the audio level meter.

EMPHASIS Specifies whether to add audio emphasis to

analog audio input signals and Betacam/ Betacam SP format playback audio signals.

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

DOLBY NR When using oxide tapes, this is to specify

whether or not to use the Dolby type C lowfrequency noise reduction (NR) system. ON: Use the Dolby NR system when playing

back analog Betacam oxide tapes.

OFF: Do not use the Dolby NR system when

playing back analog Betacam oxide tapes.

P4 TC page

Item Setting

TCG Selects the signal source to which the internal

timecode generator synchronizes. The selected timecode appears in the timecode setup area. INT: Synchronize according to the initial

preset value set by front panel operation or by remote control from the device connected to the REMOTE 9P connector, or synchronize to the timecode of the playback tape.

EXT: Synchronize to the timecode signal

input via the TIME CODE IN connector.

SDI: Synchronize to the timecode data

superimposed on the HD SDI signal input to the HD SDI INPUT connector.

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Item Setting

PRST/RGN Selects one of the following for timecodes

generated by the internal timecode generator. PRESET: Presets the initial value for the

timecode generated by the internal timecode generator, as specified by front panel operation or by remote control from the device connected to the REMOTE 9P connector. This operation is enabled when TCG is set to INT. At other times, the operation is the same as when LTC is selected.

LTC: Regenerate timecodes by synchronizing

with the LTC timecode value read by the internal timecode reader.

VITC: Regenerate timecodes by

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RUN Selects one of the following running modes

DF In 59.94i mode, this is to select either drop-

TCR Selects the type of timecode to display in the

synchronizing with the VITC timecode value read by the internal timecode reader. If TCG is set to EXT, the operation is the same as SDI.

for the internal timecode generator. FREE: The timecode continues to increase

as long as the unit is powered on, regardless of the operating mode of this unit.

REC: The timecode increases during

recording only. If you select this mode, you should also set TCG to INT, and set PRST/RGN to PRESET.

frame mode or non drop frame mode for the timecode generator and the CTL counter.

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

time data display area.

LTC: Display LTC. AUTO: Display VITC when the tape speed is

0.5 or less normal speed, and LTC otherwise.

VITC: Display VITC.

Item Setting

DELETE Deletes the set edit point. If the button is

pressed together with the IN function button, the IN point is deleted, and if it is pressed together with the OUT function button, the OUT point is deleted. If the set edit points are not correct, the indicator below the DELETE display flashes.

OUT Sets the current tape point as the OUT point

when pressed together with the SHIFT button. An indicator (white bar) appears below the OUT display. If only the OUT function button is pressed, the time data for the OUT point appears in the time data display area.

PREVIEW/ REVIEW

AUTOEDIT If you press this button together with the

Either PREVIEW or REVIEW appears according to the editing status. When the corresponding function is executable, the indicator flashes. If you press this button together with the SHIFT button, the corresponding function will be performed. During preview or review the indicator is lit, and when finished the indicator returns to flashing.

SHIFT button while the indicator is flashing, automatic editing will be performed. During automatic editing the indicator is lit, and when it is finished, the indicator starts flashing again.

P5 EDIT page

Item Setting

R/P Selects which VTR to be controlled (player or

IN Sets the current tape point as the IN point

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recorder) when two VTRs are connected, the VTR connected to the REMOTE 9P connector is used as a player and this unit is used as a recorder. (For a single VTR operation, press the button for more than two seconds.) RECORDER: Controls this unit (the recorder

VTR).

PLAYER: Controls the connected player

VTR.

when pressed together with the SHIFT button. An indicator (white bar) appears below the IN display. If only the IN function button is pressed, the time data for the IN point appears in the time data display area.

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P6 OTHER page

UMID Displays UMID information during

STOPCODE Displays the STOPCODE submenu

Submenu DETECT Specifies the operation mode when a

REC/ ERAS

REC Records a stop code if you press this

ERASE Erases a stop code by pressing this

CHECK Checks a recorded stop code if you

EXIT Returns to the P6 OTHER page.

recording/playback.

page.

stop code is detected during playback. ON: Recording/playback stop when a

stop code is detected. When set to ON, D-STOP appears in the condition area.

OFF: Recording/playback does not

stop when a stop code is detected.

Records or erases a stop code. OFF: Stop code not to be recorded or

erased.

REC: Stop code to be recorded. ERASE: Stop code to be erased.

button together with the SHIFT button when REC/ERAS is set to REC.

button together with the SHIFT button when REC/ERAS is set to ERASE.

press this button together with the SHIFT button after recording a stop code.

3-7-3 Basic Operations

This section describes the basic operations of the function menu. Operation of some items may differ from the basic ones, which are described in the corresponding sections.

MULTI CONTROL knob

HDW-S280

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP

P ROLL

Function menu

Function buttons

PAGE/HOME button

SHIFT button

Press the PAGE button to display the menu page to be set.

You can change the displayed page by rotating the MULTI CONTROL knob while holding the PAGE button holding pressed.

Press the corresponding function button to select an item to be set.

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

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Set the selected items by the following methods:

• Press the corresponding function button to display the content to be set.

• Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust a displayed value.

To return to the HOME page

Press the PAGE/HOME button together with the SHIFT button.

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a Type of time data

3-8 Superimposed Character Information

When CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON, the video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, or COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector contains superimposed character information, including timecodes, menu settings, and alarm messages.

Adjusting the character display

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You can adjust the position, size, and type of the superimposed characters using setup menu items 002, 003, 005, 009, 011, and 012.

For details on setup menu items 002, 003, 005, 009, 011, and 012, see page 63 and page 64.

Information displayed

4 Field mark of VITC data

3 Drop-frame mark of the

timecode generator

2 Drop-frame mark of the

timecode reader

Display Meaning

CTL Data of the CTL counter TCR Timecode read by the LTC reader UBR User’s bit read by the LTC reader TCR. Timecode read by the VITC reader UBR. User’s bit read by the VITC reader TCG Timecode generated by the timecode

generator

UBG User’s bit generated by the timecode

generator IN IN point OUT OUT point DUR Duration between the IN and OUT points

Note

If the time data or user’s bits cannot be read correctly, each item in question will be displayed with an asterisk. Example: T*R, U*R, T*R. or U*R.

b Drop frame mark of the timecode reader (for 59.94i

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

c Drop frame mark of the timecode generator (for

59.94i mode only) “.”: Indicates drop frame mode (factory preset) “:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode

1 Type of time data

Time data

TCR . 23 : 5 9 . 4 0 . 1 8

PSHUTTLESTILL

6 Operation mode

5 Selection of recorder/player

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 on the lower line of the display.

For details on setup menu item 005, see page 63.

d Field mark of VITC data (blank): Fields 1 and 3 (for 59.94i mode) or fields 1, 3, 5

and 7 (for 50i mode)

“*”: Fields 2 and 4 (for 59.94i mode) or fields 2, 4, 6 and

8 (for 50i mode)

e Selection of recorder/player

The indication changes as follows, according to the setting for R/P on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu:

P: PLAYER is selected. R: RECORDER is selected.

f 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 x mark to indicate an edit section

during automatic editing.

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Block A Block B Block C

Display

Block A Block B

Operation mode

TAPE UNTHREAD No cassette inserted STANDBY OFF Standby off mode T.RELEASE Tape tension release mode STOP Stop mode F.FWD Fast forward mode REW Rewind mode PREROLL Preroll mode PLAY Play mode (servo unlocked) PLAY LOCK Play mode (servo locked) PLAY PAUSE Play mode (standby) REC Record mode (servo unlocked) REC LOCK Record mode (servo locked) REC PAUSE Record mode (standby) JOG STILL Still picture in jog mode JOG FWD Jog in forward direction JOG REV Jog in reverse direction SHUTTLE (speed) Shuttle mode AUTOEDIT Automatic editing mode PREVIEW Preview mode REVIEW Review mode SEQ-REC Sequential record mode (serve

unlocked)

SEQ-REC LOCK Sequential record mode (serve

locked)

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3-9 Using a "Memory

3-9-1 Notes on "Memory Stick"

Stick"

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

Inserting a "Memory Stick"

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

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Label side

"Memory Stick"

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.

Precautions

• To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.

• Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright and other applicable laws.

• The “Memory Stick” application software may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.

What is “Memory Stick”?

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) 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. “Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size. Once attached to a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter, “Memory Stick Duo” is to the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus can be used with products compliant with standard “Memory Stick.”

Types of “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick” is available in the following six types to meet various functional requirements.

“Memory Stick”

Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data that require MagicGate copyright protection technology.

“Memory Stick (MagicGate/High-Speed Transfer Compatible)”

Equipped with MagicGate copyright protection technology and allows high-speed data transfer. This type of “Memory Stick” can be used with “Memory Stick”-compliant, “MagicGate Memory Stick”-compliant, and “Memory Stick PRO”-compliant products. The HDW-S280 is not compliant with high-speed data transfer with this type of “Memory Stick.”

1) Operation is not guaranteed for all of the compliant products (Some products may not accept this type of “Memory Stick.”)

“MagicGate Memory Stick”

Equipped with MagicGate copyright protection technology.

“Memory Stick-ROM”

Stores prerecorded, read-only data. You cannot record on “Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the prerecorded data.

Using a "Memory Stick"

“Memory Stick (with Memory Select Function)”

Composed of multiple 128 MB memory units. The mechanical switch at the back of the “Memory Stick” allows you to select the memory unit to be used depending on usage. The memory units cannot be used simultaneously and continuously.

“Memory Stick PRO”

“Memory Stick” with MagicGate copyright protection technology, exclusive for “Memory Stick PRO”-compliant products.

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This type of “Memory Stick” cannot be used with the HDW-S280 series.

Available types of “Memory Stick”

You can use a “Memory Stick” with the HDW-S280 (8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 MB compatible).

Note

You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” alone with the HDW-S280. To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with this camera, be sure to attach it to an optional Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without the adaptor, it may become stuck in the slot and impossible to remove.

• Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with anything, including your finger or metallic objects.

• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick.”

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”

• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that is: – Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun – Under direct sunlight – Very humid or subject to corrosive substances

Note on data read/write speed

Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use.

What is MagicGate?

MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.

Before using a "Memory Stick"

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

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• 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 when the access lamp is lit or flashing

– If you use a “Memory Stick” near static electricity or a

magnetic field

Notes

• Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the “Memory Stick” labelling position.

• Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labelling position.

• Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.

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Recording and Playback

4-1 Recording

This section describes recording for external input signals.

Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

Note

When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press the REMOTE buttons on both VTRs so that they are not lit.

Chapter

channels to be controlled with the REC LEVEL adjustment knobs with setup menu item 826.

For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.

4-1-2 Recording Operation

Confirm that the REC INHI indicator on the front panel is not lit. Then, follow the procedure below.

4-1-1 Preparations for Recording

Perform the following procedure:

Connect a cable to receive the source signals.

Select which video and audio signals you wish to record on the function menu.

Video: Set VIDEO IN on the P2 VIDEO page to SDI. Audio: Set AUDIO IN on the P3 AUDIO page to SDI

or ANALOG.

For details on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

Select the reference video signals to be used.

For details on setting the reference video signals, see “3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals” on page 27.

Set the timecode.

For details on setting the timecode, see “3-6 Setting Timecode” on page 28.

HDW-S280

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

LEVEL

PRESET

REC INHI

PHONES

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

REC INHI indicator

Press the REC and PLAY buttons simultaneously.

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

Recording begins.

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

If recording continues to the end of the tape, the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops.

Adjusting audio input level

Set the R/P LEVEL CTL switch to VAR and rotate the REC LEVEL adjustment knobs, monitoring the input levels indicated by the audio level meter. You can set the

Recording

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4-2 Back Space Editing

4-3 Sequential Recording

You can record multiple scenes as a single sequence with no noise or breakup between scenes (back space editing). Proceed as follows.

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL 3

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

OFF

REC INHI

KEY INHI

HDW-S280

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4

OUT :

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

1 5 2,3

Press the REC button and PLAY button simultaneously.

Recording beigns.

When recording finishes, press the PAUSE button.

When you connect two HDW-S280 units as shown below, you can perform sequential recording from one unit to another.

HD SDI video/audio signal

Reference video signal

IN 1

HD SDI

INPUT IN

PUSH

Ω coaxial cable with

BNC connectors (not supplied)

Starting VTR

AC IN

POWER

OFF

SDI OUT COMPOSITE OUT

(SUPER) (SUPER)

INPUT OUTPUTHD SDI TIME CODE REF. INPUT

MONI

- AC IN

1212

(SUPER)

2 R L

121

PUSH

HD SDI INPUT MONI

75Ω coaxial cable with BNC connectors (not supplied)

REF INPUT

DC IN 12V

REMOTE

VIDEO CONTROL

IN IOUT2

AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO IN PUT

REMOTE 9P

REF INPUT

REMOTE 9P

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The tape is rewound a little to a point just before where it was when you pressed the PAUSE button, and the unit enters recording pause mode.

Note

When recording is paused, do not do any of the following (if you do, back space editing will be interrupted):

• Eject a cassette.

• Play back, rewind, or fast forward the tape.

• Press the STOP button.

At the next scene, press the PAUSE button.

The tape moves to the recording start position, and recording starts.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to record more scenes.

When you are finished recording scenes, press the STOP button.

Recording continuous timecode

Set setup menu item 610 to a setting other than MANU.

Ω coaxial cable with

75 BNC connectors (not supplied)

9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)

Second VTR

IN IOUT2

REMOTE

DC IN 12V

VIDEO CONTROL

REF INPUT

AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO IN PUT

REMOTE 9P

HD SDI

INPUT IN

AC IN

POWER

OFF

SDI OUT COMPOSITE OUT

(SUPER) (SUPER)

INPUT OUTPUTHD SDI TIME CODE REF. INPUT

IN 1

MONI

PUSH

- AC IN

1212

(SUPER)

2 R L

121

PUSH

If you use only two cassettes, the last 78 minutes recorded can be obtained at any time. If you change cassettes about every 38 minutes, endless recording is possible. Follow the procedures below. You can perform the front panel operations on the both units during sequential recording.

For details on setup menu item 610, see page 71.

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Note

Set the REMOTE button on the starting VTR not lit, and the REMOTE button on the other VTR lit beforehand. When the recording VTR is switched, recording is performed on the both VTRs for two minutes.

The setting for setup menu item 014 affects what happens when recording ends.

When OVER (Automatic Overwrite) is selected

When recording ends, the tape is automatically rewound to the beginning, and recording continues, overwriting the previous contents repeatedly.

Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

Starting VTR

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

LEVEL

PRESET

REC INHI

PHONES

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

Second VTR

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

LEVEL

PRESET

REC INHI

PHONES

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

When REPL (Manual Cassette Replace) is

Not lit

HDW-S280

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP

P ROLL

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

selected

When recording ends, the tape stops at the end or is rewound to the beginning and stops according to the setting of setup menu item 125 “AUTO REWIND.” When the tape stops, the cassette mark in the display window begins flashing. To continue recording, insert a new cassette into the VTR. If you change a cassette during AUTO REW of the sequential recording, the VTR continues the sequential recording.

For details on setup menu item 125, see page 67.

HDW-S280

To stop sequential recording

Lit

EJECT

Sequential recording stops in the following cases:

• When a tape transport button (PLAY, STOP, F FWD, REW, EJECT) is pressed during recording

• If the cassette is not exchanged when the cassette mark

MULTI CONTROL

REMOTE

DISPLAY

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

D-STOP

P ROLL

PREROLL

RESET

PUSH

PITCH CTL

JOG/SHUTTLE

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

flashes, even though setup menu item 014 is set to REPL (Manual Cassette Replace).

Insert the cassettes into the both VTRs and rewind the tapes all the way by pressing their REW buttons.

Set setup menu item 014 to a setting other than OFF.

For details on setup menu item 014, see page 64.

Confirm that the REMOTE button on the starting VTR is not lit, and the REMOTE button on the other VTR is lit.

Press the second SHIFT button, REC button, and PLAY button on the starting VTR simultaneously.

Recording begins on the starting VTR, and the STANDBY indicator on the second VTR goes dark.

The second VTR starts recording automatically when the remaining time of the tape reaches 2 minutes on the currently-recording VTR.

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4-4 Playback

This section describes playback of tapes.

Note

When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press the REMOTE buttons on both VTRs so that they are not lit.

4-4-1 Preparations for Playback

Perform the following procedure.

Connect a cable to the video/audio signal input connectors of external equipment as necessary.

Select the audio output signals with MONITR L and MONITR R on the P3 AUDIO page of the function menu.

For details on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

To output timecodes synchronized with the output video signal

The playback timecode or the timecode read by the timecode reader can be output via the TIME CODE OUT connector. To synchronize the timecode with the output video signal, follow the procedures below.

Set setup menu item 606 to REGEN.

For details on setup menu item 606, see page 70.

Set TCG on the P4 TC page of the function menu to INT.

Set PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of the function menu to LTC or VITC.

For details on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

4-4-2 Playback Operation

Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

Select the time data with CTL/TC on the HOME page of the function menu.

If CTL is selected

You can reset the CTL to 0:00:00:00 by pressing the RESET button.

If TC/U-BIT is selected

You can select type of timecode (VITC/LTC/AUTO) with TCR on the P4 TC page of the function menu.

Select the convert mode on the setup menu depending on the format of the cassette to be played.

To play an HDCAM cassette

Select the down-convert mode with setup menu item

930.

For details on setup menu item 930, see page 77.

To play a Betacam SX or analog Betacam cassette

Select the up-convert mode with setup menu item 950.

For details on setup menu item 950, see page 78.

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

HDW-S280

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA

–60

CH1 IN :

COND

–4

CH2 IN :

OUT :

MONI L :

BANK 2

MONI R :

PREROLL

D-STOP

DOLBY NR

P ROLL

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

213

Insert a cassette to be played.

Press the PLAY button.

Playback begins.

Press the STOP button to stop playback.

To adjust the headphone audio level

Rotate the LEVEL adjustment knob.

To adjust the audio playback level

Set the R/P LEVEL CTL switch to VAR and rotate the PB LEVEL adjustment knobs. You can select the channels to be adjusted with setup menu item 826.

For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76.

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If playback continues to the end of the tape

The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops. You can set the unit to not rewind the tape automatically with setup menu item 125.

For details on setup menu item 125, see page 67.

Note

This unit uses auto tracking for Betacam and Betacam SP playback. The PLAY button flashes while tracking operation is in progress.

4-4-3 Jog/Shuttle Mode playback

Playback in jog mode

In jog mode, the playback speed depends on the rotation speed of the search dial. The adjustable range is ±1 normal

Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

playback speed. Proceed as follows for jog-mode playback:

Turn the shuttle ring toward the angle indicated for the desired speed.

Shuttle-mode playback begins.

To sop shuttle-mode playback

Return the shuttle ring to the center position or press the STOP button.

To play at normal speed

Press the PLAY button.

Direct jog/shuttle mode

If setup menu item 101 is set to DIAL, jog or shuttle playback is available without pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button. Turning the shuttle ring (outer search dial) plays a tape in shuttle mode, and turning the jog dial (inner search dial) plays a tape in jog mode.

For details on setup menu item 101, see page 66.

HDW-S280

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

LEVEL

PRESET

REC INHI

PHONES

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button.

Turn the jog dial in the direction indicated for the

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

1 2

desired speed.

Jog-mode playback begins.

To stop jog-mode playback

Stop rotating the jog dial.

Playback in shuttle mode

In shuttle mode, playback speed depends on the angle of the search dial. The adjustable range is ±10 normal playback speed. Proceed as follows for shuttle-mode playback:

Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button.

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Assemble Editing

Chapter

5-1 Overview

When an HDW-S280 and editor or two HDW-S280 units and an editor are used in combination, you can perform assemble editing.

Note

Press the REMOTE button on the recorder VTR so that it is not lit and the REMOTE button on the player VTR so that it is lit beforehand.

5-1-1 Assemble Editing

In assemble editing, you record video and audio materials in order from the start of the tape. In addition to video, audio, CTL and timecodes are recorded. If a timecode is already recorded on the tape, the new timecode is recorded so as to form a continuous sequence with the existing timecode. Assemble editing is convenient when you are recording on a new tape.

Note

Before you begin assemble editing for the first time with a new tape, a video signal such as black signal, CTL, and a timecode must be recorded on the tape in advance of the recorder IN point for a length equal to or greater than the preroll time.

5-2 Automatic Editing

This section describes how to perform automatic editing with this unit and another VTR connected via the REMOTE 9P connector.

Sequence of editing operations

The sequence of editing operations using two HDW-S280 when units is as shown below.

Set the assemble edit mode.

Set edit points on the recorder VTR and player VTR.

Preview between the edit points.

Modify the edit points, if necessary.

Perform automatic editing.

Review the result of editing, if necessary.

5-2-1 Setting the Edit Points

Chapter 5 Assemble Editing

Selecting assemble mode

Set ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the function menu to ON.

Note

For assemble editing, set TCR on the P4 TC page of the function menu to LTC or AUTO.

For details on the function menu, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

You can set the edit points on the recorder VTR and player VTR on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu.

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Setting edit points

PB LEVEL 3

REC LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

LEVEL

PRESET

SHIFT

REC INHI

PHONES

OFF

PAGE

KEY INHI

HOME

OFF

PAGE button

SHIFT button

Press the PAGE button to display the P5 EDIT page in the menu display area.

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Press the R/P function button to set a VTR for setting the edit points.

Play the tape in jog or shuttle mode and position the tape to the required edit point.

For details on playback in jog or shuttle mode, see “4-4-3 Jog/Shuttle Mode playback” on page 44.

Press the IN function button or OUT function button together with the SHIFT button.

Function buttons

Menu display area

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30 –40

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

00:00:00:00.

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

PB/EE

CONFI ENABLE CTL/TC

ASSEMBLE

OFF

TCG SET

HOME

REW PLAY

PLAY button

Time data display area

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

HDW-S280

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

JOG/SHUTTLE button

Search dial

PAUSE button

For details on deleting edit points, see “5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points” on page 46.

Displaying time data of an edit point

You can display the time data for the set edit points in the time data display area. Proceed as follows:

Press the R/P function button on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu to select a VTR (PLAYER or RECORDER) for checking the set edit points.

Press the IN function button to display the data for the IN point.

Press the OUT function button to display the data for the OUT point.

The time data for the IN or OUT point appear in the time data display area while the button is held pressed.

Displaying the duration between the edit points

You can display the duration between two edit points in the time data display area in the following three cases:

• When two edit points are set: the duration of the segment between the two points

• When only one edit point is set: the duration of the segment between the point that is set and the current tape position.

• When no edit point is set: the duration of the previous edit segment

Press the R/P function button on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu to select a VTR (PLAYER or RECORDER) for checking the duration.

Once an IN or OUT point is set, an IN or OUT indicator appears in the menu display area.

Automatic setting for edit points

Editing requires four edit points: the IN and OUT points on both the recorder and player. However, once any three of these points are defined, the last point is set automatically. For example, if you set the recorder IN and OUT points and the player IN point, the player OUT point is set automatically.

Note

In the following cases, the DELETE indicator begins to flash, and you cannot perform automatic editing.

• The OUT point is before the IN point.

• All four of the recorder IN and OUT points and the player IN and OUT points have been set.

Use the DELETE function button to delete a redundant edit point, or set the edit points correctly.

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Press the IN and OUT function buttons simultaneously.

The duration appears in the time data display area while the buttons are held pressed.

5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points

If the edit points are not set correctly, for example if an OUT point is before a corresponding IN point, the DELETE indicator in the menu display area flashes, and it is not possible to perform a preview or editing operation. In this case, either modify the erroneous edit point, or first delete it and then enter it correctly.

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Modifying an edit point

To modify an edit point, use the following procedure:

Function buttons

Menu display area

Time data display area

5-2-3 Cueing up to Edit Points and Prerolling

To preroll for the IN point or to cue up to any edit point, use the following procedure.

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL 3

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

HDW-S280

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

MULTI CONTROL knobPAGE button

Press the PAGE button to display the P5 EDIT page in the menu display area.

Press the R/P function button to set a VTR (PLAYER or RECORDER) for modifying the edit points.

To modify the IN point, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob while holding the IN function button pressed.

To modify the OUT point, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob while holding the OUT function button pressed.

The time data displayed in the time data display area change. When the IN or OUT function button is released, the point at that moment is set as the IN or OUT point.

Deleting an edit point

To delete an edit point, use the following procedure (you can use the same procedure whether or not the DELETE indicator is flashing);

Cueing-up to edit points

Follow the procedure below.

Function buttons

Menu display area

Time data display area

HDW-S280

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA

–60

CH1 IN :

COND

–4

CH2 IN :

OUT :

MONI L :

BANK 2

MONI R :

PREROLL

D-STOP

DOLBY NR

P ROLL

PREROLL buttonPAGE button

Press the PAGE button to display the P5 EDIT page in the menu display area.

Press the R/P function button to set a VTR (PLAYER or RECORDER) for cueing-up.

To cue up to the IN point, press the PREROLL button while holding down the IN function button.

To cue up to the OUT point, press the PREROLL button while holding down the OUT function button.

Cueing up to the IN or OUT point is finished, and PROLL appears at the Jog/Shuttle display positon in the condition area of the display window.

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

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Press the R/P function button on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu to set a VTR (PLAYER or RECORDER) for deleting the edit points.

To delete the IN point, press the DELETE and IN function buttons simultaneously.

To delete the OUT point, press the DELETE and OUT function buttons simultaneously.

The IN or OUT point is deleted.

Preroll

Press the PREROLL button. The tape is wound back to a position five seconds before the IN point and stops.

Changing the preroll time

The factory default setting for the preroll time is five seconds, but you can use setup menu item 001 to change this to any value from 0 to 30 seconds. If you change the preroll time, make sure that the setting is not longer than the recording length before the edit IN point. Note that for automatic editing, the preroll time setting on the recorder VTR takes precedence.

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For details on setup menu item 001, see page 63.

5-2-4 Preview

When you have set the edit points, the PREVIEW indicator flashes in the menu display area. While the indicator is flashing, press the PREVIEW function button together with the SHIFT button. The PREVIEW indicator stays lit, and preview is performed. Modify the edit points, if necessary, and perform preview again.

For details of modifying edit points, see “5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points” on page 46.

To stop the preview

Press the STOP button. The tape stops where it was when you pressed the button.

To return the tape to the preroll point

Press the PREROLL button.

To return the tape to the IN point or OUT point

Press the PREROLL button together with the IN or OUT function button on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu.

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Monitor output

During a preview, on a monitor connected to the recorder you can monitor the following video and audio:

• From the preroll point to the IN point, you can monitor the playback from the recorder VTR.

• From the IN point to the postroll point, you can monitor the playback from the player VTR through the recorder VTR in E-E mode.

The figure below illustrates this.

IN point OUT point

PB (Recorder) E-E (Player) E-E (Player)

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5-2-5 Performing Automatic Editing

Tape transport direction

Preroll point

Recorder

Preroll

Player

Time flow

IN point

Playback

Overview

When you perform automatic editing, the recorder and player VTRs operate as shown in the figure above, to copy the video and audio signals between the IN and OUT points on the player VTR from the IN point on the recorder VTR.

Monitor output

During execution of an automatic edit, as during a preview, on a monitor connected to the recorder VTR you can monitor the following video and audio:

• From the preroll point to the IN point, you can monitor the playback from the recorder VTR.

• From the IN point to the postroll point, you can monitor the playback from the player VTR through the recorder in E-E mode.

The figure illustrates this.

OUT point

Edit segment

Stop

Postroll point

Postroll

Recording overlap

Stop

Using a single monitor for video and audio on both the player and recorder VTRs

For efficient editing if only one monitor is available, use the following method:

Connect the monitor to the recorder VTR.

Set setup menu item 008 to AUTO.

For details on setup menu item 008, see page 63.

Press the R/P function button on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu to select PLAYER.

This forces the recorder VTR to E-E mode, in which the player video and audio signals are output to the monitor.

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IN point OUT point

PB (Recorder) E-E (Player) E-E (Player)

Starting automatic editing

When you have set the edit points, the AUTOEDIT indicator in the menu display area starts flashing. Press the AUTOEDIT function button together with the SHIFT button. The AUTOEDIT indicator changes from flashing to continuously lit, and the automatic editing operation begins.

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At the end of the editing operation, the AUTOEDIT indicator goes dark.

5-2-6 First Edit Function

To change the OUT point after starting an automatic editing operation

After starting the automatic editing operation, to end the operation before the preset OUT point, press the OUT function button together with the SHIFT button. The position where you pressed the buttons becomes the OUT point, and editing ends.

To abandon automatic editing

Press the STOP button. The automatic editing operation is abandoned. The PREVIEW and AUTOEDIT indicators start flashing, and the state before the editing was started is restored. In this case, the IN and OUT points already set are preserved so that you can perform a preview or automatic editing operation.

To reviewing the editing results

After an editing operation, you can review the editing results on the monitor. To review, after performing the automatic editing, and before you set any new edit points or make other settings, press the REVIEW function button.

Chapter 5 Assemble Editing

The REVIEW indicator lights, and the editing results are reviewed. At the end of the review, the REVIEW indicator starts flashing again, and the tape returns to the OUT point.

To modify the edit points and reexecute the edit after automatic editing

Press the DELETE function button together with the SHIFT button to retrieve the edit points. After modifying the edit points, perform automatic editing again.

The first edit function automatically creates a base tape. Set the timecode value for the start of recording in setup menu item 614. You can also specify the number of seconds before this timecode value at which the recording starts, using setup menu item 615. Select the video signal to be recorded on the tape with setup menu items 710 and 808. If setup menu items are set to OFF, CB75 and SILNC are selected. Use the following procedure to create a base tape.

Set setup menu item 614 to ON.

For details on setup menu item 614, see page 71.

Set the starting timecode value.

For details of the setting procedure, see “3-6 Setting Timecode” on page 28.

With setup menu item 615, set the number of seconds before the timecode value set in step 2 from which you want recording to start (10 to 30 seconds).

For details on setup menu item 615, see page 71.

Hold down the REC button and press the AUTO EDIT button on P5 EDIT page of the function menu.

This switches the unit to First Edit mode.

For details of modifying edit points, see “5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points” on page 46.

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Shot Mark/Shot Data

Chapter

6-1 Overview

This unit can record shot marks or use shot marks recorded with HDCAM comcorders or Betacam SX camcorders (shot mark function). The shot mark function enables quick access to the marked points, for efficient editing. When shot data are recorded on the tape, you can display the data and make use of them for sorting shot marks.

6-1-1 Shot Mark/Shot Data Function Features

The shot mark function has the following features:

Recording shot marks

You can record shot marks at any position on a tape by setting it with setup menu item 631.

For details on setup menu item 631, see page 72.

Cueing up shot marks

You can cue up the previous or next shot mark by pressing the REW or F FWD button together with the SHIFT button. The type of the cued-up shot mark is indicated in the condition area. You can select the type of shot mark to be cued up with setup menu item 630.

Name of shooting device

Date

Cassettee number

The content of the display changes as the shooting conditions change (for example, the date and time or shooting device change). Sections where no data are recorded because you changed the shooting device are blank.

To go out the display

Press the PLAY button together with the SHIFT button.

MODEL NAME DNW 0090

SERIAL NUMBER 010001 DATE 1998.05.11 TIME 12.55.10 CASSETTE NUMBER 0095 SHOT NUMBER 0052 ID1 AAAAAAAAAAAA ID2 BBBBBBBBBBBB ID3 CCCCCCCCCCCC ID4 DDDDDDDDDDDD

TCR 23:59:59:29

Serial number

Time

Shot number

Camera ID

Recorded timecode

Chapter 6 Shot Mark/Shot Data

For details on setup menu item 630, see page 72.

Displaying shot data

Shot data are the data on recording at each recording. Press the PLAY button together with the SHIFT button to display the shot data. The tape is played, and the data shown below are displayed.

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Stop Code

Chapter

7-1 Stop Code

You can record, detect, and erase stop codes conforming to the NAB-T007-1990 standards. The stop code is recorded for 20 frames at a point four seconds before the SOM (start of program). When this code is detected during playback, the tape stops at the designated point. The point to stop the tape can be adjusted by modifying the following two settings:

• Point to stop the tape after detecting the stop code: 0 to 30 frames in units of frames

• Point to start recording the stop code: 1 to 5 seconds in units of seconds (to SOM)

The recording format of the stop code is as shown below.

Chapter 7 Stop Code

Tape direction Stop position SOM

Stop code

Adjustable

7-2 Stop Code Operation

This section describes the operations for detecting or recording stop codes.

7-2-1 Detecting the Stop Code

Detecting the stop code

Function buttons

Menu display area

Condition area

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

HDW-S280

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

20 frames

Stop Code / Stop Code Operation

3 seconds (adjustable)

4 seconds

Select STOPCODE on the P6 OTHER page of the function menu.

The STOPCODE page appears.

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DETECT

OFF

REC/ERAS

REC

ERASE

CHECK

EXIT

STOPCODE

Press the DETECT function button to set it to ON.

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

Function button

Menu display area

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

EMPH4EMPH

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

HDW-S280

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP

P ROLL

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

D-STOP appears in the condition area of the display window, and you can detect the stop code.

If three or more stop codes are detected during playback, the tape stops, and D-STOP flashes.

Adjusting the stop position when detecting the stop code

You can modify the stop position by 0 to 30 frames to SOM from the normal position with STOP ADJUST, a submenu item of setup menu item 138.

For details on setup menu item 138, see page 67.

Tape running direction 0 frame SOM

Stop code

Stop position adjustable range

30 frames

SHIFT button STOP button

Select STOPCODE on the P6 OTHER page of the function menu.

The STOPCODE page appears.

Press the REC/ERAS function button to set REC.

Play the tape, and stop it at the position to record the stop code.

Press the REC function button on the STOPCODE page together with the SHIFT button.

The stop code is recorded.

When the stop code is recorded, the setting in step 2 is automatically set to OFF.

While recording a stop code, the menu for the timecode required for recording the stop code is selected independently of the settings for TCG and PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of the function menu.

Chapter 7 Stop Code

7-2-2 Recording the Stop Code

Recording the stop code

Proceed as follows.

To interrupt the operation

Press the STOP button.

Checking the Recorded Stop Code

Press the CHECK function button on the STOPCODE page selected from the submenu of the P6 OTHER page of the function menu together with the SHIFT button. The tape is prerolled to nine seconds before SOM and is played. If the stop code is recorded correctly, the tape stops depending on the setting for STOP ADJUST, the sub item of setup menu item 138, independently of the setting for DETECT on the STOPCODE page.

For details on setup menu item 138, see page 67.

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Adjusting the stop position by modifying the starting point for recording a stop code

You can modify the position at which to start recording the stop code by 1 to 5 seconds in units of seconds with REC ADJUST, a submenu of setup menu item 138.

The tape is prerolled to five seconds before the point where the stop code is recorded, and erasing of the stop code begins.

When erasing the stop code is finished, the setting made in step 2 is automatically set to OFF.

For details on setup menu item 138, see page 67.

Tape running direction

Stop code

5 seconds before

1 second before

Stop code

Stop position adjustable range

7-2-3 Erasing the Stop Code

Erasing the stop code

Proceed as follows.

Function button

Menu display area

HDW-S280

EJECT

SOM

When a stop code is being erased, the menu for the timecode required for recording the stop code is selected independently of the settings for TCG and PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of the function menu.

To interrupt the operation

Press the STOP button.

Checking stop code erasure

Press the CHECK function button on the STOPCODE page together with the SHIFT button. The tape is prerolled to five seconds before the point where the stop code is record, and playback starts. If the tape stops at the position where the stop code was recorded, the erasure operation must be performed again.

Chapter 7 Stop Code

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

CONFI

ENABLE

CTL/TC

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

TCG SET

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN :

–10

–20 –30 –40

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

00:00:00:00.

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

–60

CH2 IN :

–4

–10

OUT :

–20

MONI L :

–30

MONI R :

–40

DOLBY NR

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

STANDBY

BANK 2 D-STOP P ROLL

MULTI CONTROL

REMOTE

DISPLAY

COND

PREROLL

RESET

PUSH

PITCH CTL

JOG/SHUTTLE

SHIFT button STOP button

Select STOPCODE on the P6 OTHER page of the function menu.

The STOPCODE page appears.

Press the REC/ERAS function button to set ERASE.

Play the range including the stop code to be erased from the tape.

The tape stops when the stop code is detected.

Press the ERASE function button on the STOPCODE page together with the SHIFT button.

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UMID Functions

Chapter

8-1 Overview of UMID Functions

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

UMID Basic Instance Number

(Copy or original)

Material Number (Which device recorded the original)

Source Pack Date/Time

(When was it recorded)

Spatial Co-ordinates (Where was it recorded)

Stored Ownership (Who recorded it)

8-2 Recording UMIDs

UMIDs can be recorded when recording video signals with this unit. You can select whether to inherit (copy) the UMID contained in input signals automatically or forcibly generate a new UMID.

Selecting the type of UMID to record

Select whether to record Basic UMID or Extended UMID, using setup menu item 655.

For details on setup menu item 655, see page 73

Selecting whether to inherit or generate UMID

When recording UMID, you can select whether to inherit (copy) UMID contained in input signals, or generate new UMID. Make this selection by using setup menu item 656.

For details on setup menu item 656, see page 73

Selecting the Instance Number generation method when inheriting UMID

If you choose to inherit UMID contained in input signals, almost all of the information in the UMID is copied without change, but the Instance Number changes to a value that indicates that “this UMID is a copy.” The new value can be generated from a 16-bit pseudo-random number with the addition of the number of copies (1 byte), or it can be generated from a 24-bit pseudorandom number. Select the method used to generate the Instance Number by using setup menu item 654.

Chapter 8 UMID Functions

For details on setup menu item 654, see page 72.

Selecting the SDI VANC line to insert UMID

You can select the VANC (Vertical ancillary) line into which the generated UMID should be inserted. Make this selection by using setup menu item 653.

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For details on setup menu item 653, see page 72.

Setting Stored Ownership

If you wish to set Stored Ownership (data in the Source Pack which indicates “who”) when generating a UMID, call up item 029 of the setup menu and proceed as follows.

For details on setup menu item 029, see page 64.

ITEM-029

STORED OWNERSHIP

COUNTRY - XXXX ORGANIZATION - YYYY *USER - ABCD

Function buttons

Menu display area

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL 3

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

HDW-S280

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4

OUT :

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

PAGE button MULTI CONTROL knob

Display setup menu item 029.

For details on making settings on the setup menu, see “9-2 Setup Menu Operations” on page 60.

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display PUSH SET.

Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT function button to select an item to be set (COUNTRY, ORGANIZATION, USER).

Press the SELECT function buttons.

RETURN

SET

EXIT

SETUP M

Press the T or t function button to select a character

00:26:22:17 029: USER – ABCD

to be changed from the set character string, ABCD in this example.

The selected character flashes.

Press the SET function button.

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display the desired character in place of the flashing one.

RETURN

Chapter 8 UMID Functions

SELECT

SET

EXIT

SETUP M

00:26:22:17 029:

Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all characters to be changed.

To set another item (COUNTRY or ORGANIZATION), press the RETURN function button and repeat steps 4 through 7.

To not set another item, proceed to step 9.

Press the SET function button.

The changed settings are registered.

The STORED OWNERSHIP display appears on the monitor screen.

To cancel the settings

Press the EXIT function button. The unregistered settings are abandoned.

Time zone settings

UMID uses the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) time standard. Setting the built-in calendar clock to the local time and then setting a time zone to indicate the difference

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from global UTC standard time allows correct UMIDs to be generated. To set the time zone, display the HOME page of the function menu and proceed as follows:

ERROR LOGGER

(014/023) 014 REFERENCE MISSING 015 A PB DATA ERROR 016 V PB DATA ERROR

Press the MENU button together with the SHIFT button.

The error logger display appears.

ERROR

DATE

DETAIL

SETTING

EXIT

ERR LOG

00:26:23:09

For details on the error logger, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.

Press the SETTING function button

TAPE ERROR ON WARNING ON CONDITION ON *OFFSET TO UTC +09:00 Push SET button 2001 12 24 23:59:59

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or press the − or + function button to set the offset from UTC time.

For example, if the local time is 9 hours in advance of UTC, set +09:00.

Press the SET function button.

The setting is registered.

OFF

EXIT

ERR LOG

Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT function button to

00:26:23:09 TAPE ERROR

display OFFSET TO UTC in the time data display area.

SET

EXIT

ERR LOG

00:26:23:09 OFFSET TO UTC 00:00

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On the monitor screen, the ERROR LOGGER display appears, and * mark appears before OFFSET TO UTC.

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8-3 UMID Output and Display

This section explains how to output and display UMIDs.

8-3-1 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.

For details on setup menu item 651, see page 72.

8-3-2 UMID Display

During recording and playback, UMID data appear in the time data display area of the display window and on the video monitor screen.

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 ALTITUDE XXXXXXXXm LONGITUDE EXXX XX'XX.XX LATITUDE S XX XX'XX.XX ORGANIZATION XXXX USER XXXX COUNTRY XXXX

1 2

4 5

6 7 8 9

a INSTANCE (Instance Number generation method

and Instance Number)

The generation method is displayed as follows. CP+16: 16-bit PRS (pseudorandom sequence) +Copy No.

method

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

When menu item 656 is set to NEW, the number is generated in the SMPTE format.

For details on setup menu item 656, see page 73.

Displaying the UMID

Press the UMID function button on the P6 OTHER page of the function menu.

For details on function menu operation, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31.

The UMID appears in the time data display area of the display window and on the video monitor screen.

For UMID display on the video monitor screen, see “ UMID display on the video monitor” on page 58.

To switch the displayed UMID item in the time

Chapter 8 UMID Functions

data display area

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob.

To exit from UMID display

Press the EXIT function button.

UMID display on the video monitor

The video monitor connected via the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, the SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, or the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors on the rear panel displays all UMID items at once. The display of each line is explained below.

b MATERIAL (Material Number generation

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

c Material Number

The material number is displayed in hexadecimal across two lines.

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

d DATE/TIME

Date/Time data are 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) 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.

UMID Output and Display

e ALTITUDE XXXXXXXXm: Altitude data indicating the distance

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

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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 (in unit of 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 support

apparatus was used. A space (blank) is displayed when no support apparatus was used.

f 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 in up to 2 decimal places).

Example: E134 59’23”00 for East longitude 134 degrees

59 minutes 23 seconds 00

g 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 in up to 2 decimal places).

Example: N34 59’23”32 for North latitude of 34 degrees

59 minutes 23 seconds 32

h ORGANIZATION

Organization code

i USER/COUNTRY

User code and country code

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Setup Menus

Chapter

9-1 Setup Menu Configuration

This unit has the following setup menus.

• Basic setup menu

• Extended setup menu

For details, refer to the maintenance 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.

9-2 Setup Menu Operations

9-2-1 Displaying Setup Menus

MENU button

HDW-S280

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:26:23:09 001: P–ROLL TIME – 5 s

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

Setup menu item

Press the MENU button, and the currently selected setup menu item appears in time data display area.

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

Chapter 9 Setup Menus

Setup Menu Configuration / Setup Menu Operations

To display menus on the monitor

Setting CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu to ON allows you to display setup menus on the monitor connected to the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors or SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this unit. When a setup menu appears on the monitor, a cursor indicates the currently selected menu item.

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Group name for the currently selected item

Cursor (indicating the currently selected item)

If a submenu exists, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select a submenu, and press the SELECT function menu.

RETURN

SET

9-2-2 Setting Setup Menu

Function buttons MENU button

HDW-S280

PB LEVEL

REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

OFF

REC INHI

KEY INHI

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

ASSEMBLE

OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:26:23:09 001: P–ROLL TIME – 5 s

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP P ROLL

SHIFT button MULTI CONTROL button

Press the MENU button.

The currently selected setup menu item appears in the time data display area.

SELECT

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

EXIT

SETUP M

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to change the

00:26:23:09 001: P–ROLL TIME – 5 s

setting.

Turning the MULTI CONTROL knob after pressing it changes the value rapidly. Pressing the button again retrieves the original speed. Pressing the – or + function button also changes the setting.

Press the SET function button to define the changed setting.

To change the other items, repeat steps 1 through 5.

To interrupt setting

Press the EXIT function button before pressing the SET function button in step 5.

To return to the previous step

Press the RETURN function button.

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.

DOWN

SET

EXIT

SETUP M

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display a desired

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item.

Press the UP or DOWN function button changes the displayed item by 100 units.

Press the SELECT function button to select the displayed item.

Press the MENU button.

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display setup menu item B20.

Press the SELECT function button to select the displayed setup menu item B20.

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to set B20 to ON, and press the SET function button.

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

Press the SET function button.

This saves the menu settings.

Setup Menu Operations

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Switching the system frequency (menu item 013)

To switch the system frequency, proceed as follows.

Note

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

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

Press the MENU button.

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display setup menu item 013.

Press the SELECT function button to select the displayed setup menu item 013.

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or press the – or + function button to display PUSH SET.

Press the SET function button.

BANK 1 or B02 RECALL SETUP BANK 2 to ON, then press the SET function button.

Recall (B01)

Current active menu settings

Save (B11)

Recall (B02)

Save (B12)

Menu bank 1

Menu bank 2

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or press the – or + function button to select the system frequency.

Press the SET function button.

TURN OFF/ON POWER!! appears.

Turn the power OFF.

When the power is turned next, the unit operates in the selected mode.

9-2-3 Menu Bank Operations (menu items B01 to B12)

This unit allows menu settings to be saved in menu banks. Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required. The current active setup menu settings as well as settings saved in menu banks are stored in separate storage

Chapter 9 Setup Menus

areas for 50i and 59.94i modes.

Saving the current active menu settings

Set menu items B11 SAVE SETUP BANK 1 or B12 SAVE SETUP BANK 2 to ON, depending on which of the menu banks you wish to save in, then press the SET function button.

Recalling settings from a menu bank

When recalling the settings saved in menu banks 1 or 2, set the corresponding menu items B01 RECALL SETUP

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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 setting is indicated by enclosing parenthesis.

Item number

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

002

003

004 SYNCHRONIZE When editing using this unit as a controller and an external VTR connected to this unit

005 DISPLAY INFORMATION

006 LOCAL FUNCTION

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

008 MONITORING

Item name Settings

CHARACTER H-POSITION

CHARACTER V-POSITION

SELECT

ENABLE

SELECTION FOR VTR-TO-VTR EDIT

A preroll time 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 OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, and SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the monitor.

00~[1E]~3C (59.94i, 29.97PsF mode)/00~[1B]~36 (50i, 25PsF, 24PsF, 23.98PsF

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 OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, and SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the monitor.

00~[59]~73 (59.94i, 29.97PsF mode)/00~[70]~8A (50i, 25PsF, 24PsF, 23.98PsF

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

value lowers the position of the characters.

Note

When displaying timecode, 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.

via a 9-pin remote control cable, this item determines whether or not to operate the two units in phase synchronization.

OFF: Do not operate in phase synchronization. [ON]: Operate in phase synchronization.

Determines the kind of character information to be output from the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, and SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector when CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON.

[T&STA]: Time data display information and the status of the unit T&UB: Time data display information and the user bit T&CTL: Time data display information and CTL T&T: Time data display information and timecode (LTC or VITC) TIME: Time data display information only

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

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

DIS: All buttons and switches other than DISPLAY and PAGE buttons are disabled. [S&E&F]: Only the STOP button, EJECT button, and function buttons are enabled. ENA: All buttons and switches are enabled.

[+-12H]: 12-hour mode 24H: 24-hour mode

For recorder-player editing with only one monitor connected to the recorder, determines whether the recorder is forced into E-E mode when R/P on the P5 EDIT page of the function menu is set to PLAYER to view the player’s playback signals on the monitor.

[MANU]: Do not force the recorder into E-E mode. AUTO: Force the recorder into E-E mode.

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Item

Item name Settings

number

009

CHARACTER TYPE Determines the type of characters such as timecode output from the COMPOSITE OUT

2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connector, and SDI OUT 2 (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

011

CHARACTER V-SIZE Determines the vertical size of characters such as timecode output from COMPOSITE

OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, and SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the monitor.

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

012 CONDITION DISPLAY ON

VIDEO MONITOR

Determines whether the channel condition is superimposed on the superimposed characters.

[DIS]: Not displayed ENA: Displayed

To display

The channel condition is displayed below the timer or status display. Example) V-AA character following V indicates the status of the video channel on the rotary head. A character following A indicates the status of the audio channel on the rotary head.

Character pattern –: Good *: Not good

x: Bad

013 SYSTEM FREQUENCY

SELECT

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

29.97PsF, 25PsF, 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 “ Switching the system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 62.

Notes

• For the basic and extended setup menus, separate settings are saved for 59.94i,

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

• When the unit is used in 50i, 29.97PsF mode, analog tape can only be played back in the simple playback mode.

014 SEQUENTIAL RECORD

MODE

Selects the method for sequential recording using two HDW-S280 units.

[OFF]: No sequential recording REPL: For one time sequential recording. Every time a sequential recording ends,

replace a cassette.

OVER: For repeated sequential recording by overwriting. (No cassette replacement)

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028 HD CHARACTER Sets whether character information is superimposed or not to the video signal output

from the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors.

[OFF]: Not superimposed F-KEY: Depending on the setting for the function menu.

029 STORED OWNERSHIP Select whether or not to set the Stored Ownership UMID item.

[OFF]: Do not set. ON: Set.

To set Stored Ownership, see “ Setting Stored Ownership” on page 56.

033 BATTERY END VOLTAGE Sets the voltage to shut down the unit in the battery operation. The battery near end

indicator flashes at +0.7 V of the set voltage. [10.5V]~13.5V: 10.5 V to 13.5 V in 0.5 V unit.

B01 RECALL SETUP BANK 1 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1. B02 RECALL SETUP BANK 2 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 2. B11 SAVE SETUP BANK 1 Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 1.

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Item

Item name Settings

number

B12 SAVE SETUP BANK 2 Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 2. B20 RESET CURRENT

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

SETUP

a) To set items 002, 003, 009, and 011, watch the monitor and adjust to the

desired status.

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9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu

The expanded setup menu contains the following items. In the Settings column of the table, the factory setting is indicated by enclosing parenthesis.

Note

Items 900 to 999 are not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode.

Items 100 to 199: Settings for the front panel

Item number

101 SELECTION FOR

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

105 REFERENCE SYSTEM

107 REC INHIBIT LAMP

108 AUTO EE SELECT When a cassette is inserted and PB/EE on the HOME page of the function menu is set

109 FORCED EE WHEN TAPE

114 AUDIO MONITOR

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118 KEY INHIBIT SWITCH

Item name Settings

SEARCH DIAL ENABLE

ALARM

FLASHING

UNTHREAD

OUTPUT LEVEL

EFFECTIVE AREA Sub-item 1 REMOTE SELECT Select whether the REMOTE button on the front panel is enabled.

2 FUNCTION-KEY Select whether the function buttons on the front panel are enabled.

3 MODE CONTROL Select whether the operative buttons and switches on the front panel are enabled.

Select how the unit enters the search mode. DIAL: Turning the search dial switches to search mode at all times except during

recording/editing.

[KEY]: The JOG/SHUTTLE button must be pressed to switch to search mode.

playback either from stopped or from still playback in the search mode. (for Betacam or Betacam SP playback only)

[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 OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu, is not supplied or is out of phase with the input video signal.

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

Select whether or not to flash the REC INHI indicator when the erasure prevention plug on the cassette is pressed in.

[OFF]: Do not flash the REC INHI indicator. ON: Flash the REC INHI indicator.

to EE, select the VTR modes in which input video and audio signals are automatically handled in E-E mode.

[S/F/R]: In STOP/EJECT/F.FWD/REW modes STOP: In STOP/EJECT modes

During tape threading and unthreading, and when no cassette is inserted, select whether the setting for PB/EE on the HOME page of the function menu controls the PB/ EE setting for output signals.

OFF: Control by the function menu item PB/EE [ON]: No control (always E-E signal)

Select whether the signal output from the AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel is adjustable with the LEVEL adjustment knob on the front panel.

VAR: Adjustable [FIXED]: Not adjustable

Select which switches and buttons can be operated when the KEY INHI switch on the front panel is set to ON. The following sub-items control different sets of switches and buttons independently.

[DIS]: Disabled ENA: Enabled

[DIS]: Disabled ENA: Enabled (except the REMOTE button and function buttons)

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Item

Item name Settings

number

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

playback in shuttle mode.

OFF: Not phase-locked [ON]: Phase-locked

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

the end of a tape.

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

130 TIMER DISPLAY DIMMER

CONTROL

137 TRACKING CONTROL VIA

JOG/SHUTTLE DIAL

Set the brightness of the display window.

100% [75%] 50% OFF

Select whether the search dial is enabled for tracking control.

[OFF]: Disabled the tracking control ON: Enabled the tracking control during playback

138 STOP CODE FUNCTION Set for detection of the stop code, and recording to a tape.

Note

This is enabled in 59.94i, 29.97PsF mode only. Sub-item 1 STOP ADJUST Adjust the position to stop the tape when the stop code is detected.

[0F] to 30F

2 REC ADJUST Adjust the position to record the stop code.

1SEC to [3SEC] to 5SEC

140

AREA MARKER Select whether the down-converted SD output signal is displayed in the display window

or not or whether the down-convert mode or up-convert mode is displayed in the display

window or not.

[OFF]: Not displayed

ON: Displayed

144 REW SPEED [MAX]: The tape runs with pinch roller disengaged in rewind mode. This setting

enables high-speed rewinding the tape.

LIMIT: The tape runs with pinch roller engaged in rewind mode. This setting enables

quick changeover between the rewind mode and the other mode.

145 MODE KEY ENABLE

DURING RECORDING

Set the mode buttons enabled during recording.

[ENA]: All mode buttons are enabled.

S&P: Only the STOP and PAUSE buttons are enabled.

147 AUTO CTL RESET Select whether the CTL signal is to be automatically reset upon the tape ejection.

OFF: Not reset the CTL signal

[ON]: Reset the CTL signal

a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode

Items 200 to 299: Settings for the remote control interface

Item

Item name Settings

number

201 PARA RUN 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.

212

VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL SELECT

Make settings for the control from the HKDV-900 connected to the VIDEO CONTROL

connector (9-pin). Select whether to control the up-converter or down-converter when

controlling the image enhancer.

[DOWN]: Control the down-converter.

UP: Control the up-converter.

U&D: Control both the up-converter and down-converter.

Note

Turning the SETUP dial with the D2 button held down on the HKDV-900 controls the

value corresponding to setup menu item 718 (SETUP LEVEL).

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Item number

214 REMOTE INTERFACE Select a device which remotely controls this unit.

a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode

Item name Settings

[9PIN]: A device connected to the REMOTE 9P connector SDI:A device connected to the HD SDI connector

Items 300 to 399: Settings for editing

Item number

305 SYNC GRADE When editing in phase-synchronized mode with menu item 004 set to ON, select the

307 AUTO-DELETION FOR

309 SERVO/AV REFERENCE

318 EDIT RETRY For two-VTR editing, set when this unit is used as the recorder. Selects the operation if

326 AUTOMATIC IN ENTRY

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334 EE REFERENCE

Item name Settings

target phase synchronization accuracy.

[ACCUR]: ROUGH: ±1 frame accuracy

INCONSISTENT DATA

SEL

AFTER AUTOEDIT

CONTROL

Select what happens when an erroneous edit point is set. [MANU]: A warning is given by flashing the DELETE indicator on the P5 EDIT page of

the function menu. Delete an unnecessary edit point, or set it correctly.

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

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, the previously set edit point is deleted. When more edit points than necessary are specified, the DELETE indicator flashes to give a warning.

Note

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

Select the servo reference signal. [AUTO1]: During recording, the input video signal is used as the servo reference signal.

During playback, the signal selected by OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu is used as the servo reference signal. If the signal selected by the OUT REF setting is not connected, an internal reference signal is used.

AUTO2: When OUT REF on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu is set to REF, and

ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON, the reference signal for video/audio signal processing is locked to the input video signal.

EXT: The servo reference signal is forced to be an external reference video input.

the recorder was not synchronized in time.

OFF: Editing is not carried out, and the unit stops. [ON]: The editing is automatically retried (up to twice).

Select whether or not to automatically set the OUT point of the previous edit as the next IN point at the end of an automatic edit.

[OFF]: No automatic setting R: Set recorder IN point automatically. R & P: Set recorder IN point automatically, and also player IN point in two-VTR editing.

Sets the method to select the reference video signal in E-E mode. [NORMAL]: Select according to the table in “3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals” on

page 27.

INPUT: Select an input video signal in E-E mode. In other cases, Select according to the

table in “3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals” on page 27.

±0 frame accuracy

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Items 400 to 499: Settings for preroll

Item

Item name Settings

number

401 FUNCTION MODE AFTER

CUEUP

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 timecode discontinuity, select whether or not to use CTL pulses to count timecode from before a discontinuity.

[CTL]: Use CTL pulses to count timecode. TC: Do not use CTL pulses to count timecode.

403 AUTOMATIC PREROLL

REFERENCE ENTRY

Select whether or not the 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 CTL/TC on

the HOME page of the function menu 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.

To give priority to editing accuracy, select CAP.

a) When controlling with an editor such as a BVE-2000, select REEL for

quick cueup.

Items 500 to 599: Settings for tape protection

Item

Item name Settings

number

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 0.2 time of the normal speed for 0.2 second. 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). T.REL: Switch to tension release mode (the tape tension slackened). STEP: Step forward at 0.2 time of the normal speed for 0.2 second.

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Items 600 to 699: Settings for a timecode generator

Item

Item name Settings

number

601

VITC POSITION SEL-1 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.

602

VITC POSITION SEL-2 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.

603 ID CODE PRESET Select whether or not to set the ID code.

[OFF]: Do not set the ID code. ON: Set the ID code.

To set the ID code:

Display this item in the display window, and press the SET function button. The ID code setting mode is obtained. Select the digit to be set by pressing the T or t function button. When you select all digits, set the SET function button again. The ID code is stored and the ID code setting mode is terminated.

604 ID CODE SW Select whether or not to record the ID code set using item 603 in the user bits.

[OFF]: Record the normal data in the user bits. ON: Record the ID code in the user bits.

605 TCG REGEN MODE Select the signal to be regenerated when the timecode generator is in the regeneration

mode (when the PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of the function menu is set to LTC or VITC).

[TC&UB]: Both the timecode and user bits are regenerated. TC: Only the timecode is regenerated. UB: Only the user bits are regenerated.

606 TC OUTPUT SIGNAL IN

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REGEN MODE

Select the signal output from the TIME CODE OUT connector during normal (x1) speed playback. [TAPE]: During tape playback, the playback timecode signal is output without

regeneration.

REGEN: The playback timecode is output after regeneration.

607 U-BIT BINARY GROUP

FLAG

Select the user bits to be used in the timecode generated by the timecode generator.

[000]: Character set not specified 001: 8-bit characters compliant with ISO 646 and ISO 2022 010: Undefined 011: Undefined 100: Undefined 101: SMPTE 262M page/line multiplex system 110: Undefined 111: Undefined

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Item name Settings

number

608 PHASE CORRECTION Select whether or not to carry out phase correction control on the LTC generated by the

timecode generator.

[OFF]: No control

ON: Carry out control

610 REGEN CONTROL MODE Select whether or not the timecode is automatically regenerated.

AE&PR: In automatic editing in assemble mode or back space editing with this unit as

the recorder, regardless of the settings of TCG and PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page of the function menu, the timecode generator regenerates according to the timecode on the tape.

MANU: Regardless of whether this unit is the recorder or player, the timecode

generator operates in accordance with the settings of TCG and PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page in function menu.

[FULL]: Whether local or remote and regardless of the settings of TCG and PRST/

RGN on the P4 TC page in function menu, when ASSEMBLE on the HOME page is set to ON or when back space editing is to be performed, the timecode generator regenerates according to the timecode played back from the tape.

614 FIRST EDIT TC In First Edit mode, select whether or not to set the timecode value for the start when

creating the base tape for editing. When this is set to ON, set the start timecode value.

For setting the start timecode, see setup menu item 603 on page 70.

[OFF]: Do not set.

ON: Set

615 FIRST EDIT HEADER Set the number of seconds before the timecode value set by setup menu item 614 at

which the recording starts.

10S to [20S] to 30S: Set value in this range, in increments of 1 second

617 LTC OUTPUT PHASE

SELECT

Set the output phase of timecode signals (LTC).

[TCG/R]: Output the playback timecode signal during playback. When the edit preset

function is on or when recording, output the timecode signal generated by the internal timecode generator.

INPUT: Use the same phase as the input video.

OUTPUT: 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, recording, etc.).

618

UPCONV EMBEDDED VITC

Select the source timecode for HD-SDI embedded VITC which is output after subjected

to up-conversion during playback of SD-format tape.

[VITC]: Select VITC recorded on SD-format tape.

LTC: Select LTC recorded on SD-format tape.

620

TC CONVERT 24F c 25F (in 50i or 25PsF mode only)

Select whether to convert playback timecode to 25F timecode during playback of tape

recorded in 24PsF or 23.98PsF mode.

[OFF]: Do not convert timecode.

ON: Convert timecode.

TC CONVERT 25F c 24F (in24PsF, 23.98PsF mode only)

Select whether to convert playback timecode to 24F timecode during playback of tape

recorded in 25i or 25PsF mode.

[OFF]: Do not convert timecode.

ON: Convert timecode.

621

24F STARTING TC SEL (in 50i or 25PsF mode only)

Select whether the 24F starting timecode is set or not for timecode conversion from

24F to 25F.

[OFF]: Do not set the starting timecode.

ON: Set the starting timecode.

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To set the 24F starting timecode

Press the F5 (SET) button with this menu item displayed in the menu display to enter

the starting timecode setting mode. You can then set the user starting timecode digit by

digit using the F3 (C) button and F4 (c) buttons for digit selection. When all required

digits have been set correctly, press the F5 (SET) button again to save the starting

timecode and exit from the ID code setting mode.

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Item name Settings

number

25F STARTING TC SEL (in 24PsF, 23.98PsF mode only)

Select whether the 25F starting timecode is set or not for timecode conversion from 25F to 24F.

[OFF]: Do not set the starting timecode. ON: Set the starting timecode.

To set the 25F starting timecode

Press the F5 (SET) button with this menu item displayed in the menu display to enter the starting timecode setting mode. You can then set the user starting timecode digit by digit using the F3 (C) button and F4 (c) buttons for digit selection. When all required digits have been set correctly, press the F5 (SET) button again to save the starting

622

24F JUMPING TC SEL (in 50i or 25PsF mode only)

25F JUMPING TC SEL (in 24PsF, 23.98PsF mode only)

630 SEARCH TYPE SELECT [ALL]: Searching for all shot mark in index search operation

631 REC START MARK MODE

Sub item 1 CRASH REC [OFF]: Not recording the rec start mark

2 ASSEMBLE [OFF]: Not recording the rec start mark

3 PAUSE REC [OFF]: Not recording the rec start mark

651 UMID OUTPUT Select UMID data output.

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653 UMID HD VANC LINE Specify the HD SDI signal VANC line into which the UMID should be inserted.

654 UMID GENERATE

METHOD

Select one of the following setting for timecode 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 –1 frame”

Select one of the following setting for timecode conversion from 25F to 24F.

REC: Searching for rec start mark in index search operation SHOT 1: Searching for shot mark 1 in index search operation SHOT 2: Searching for shot mark 2 in index search operation POST: Searching for post mark in index search operation

STOP

: Searching for the stop code in index search operation

ON: Recording the rec start mark in normal recording.

ON: Recording the rec start mark in assemble editing.

ON: Recording the rec start mark in back space editing.

[OFF]: Do not output UMID. BASIC: Output Basic UMID. EXTND: Output Extended UMID.

Note

Even if EXTENDED is selected, Basic UMID is output if Basic UMID is recorded on the tape being played back.

9H to [17H] to 20H

Note

The output VANC line during playback follows the setting for recording. Select the Instance No. generation method when the UMID is inherited.

[16BIT]: Copy No. + 16-bit random number 24BIT: 24-bit random number

Note

When menu item 656 is set to NEW (an Instance Number indicating that this is the original is generated), the same value (all zeros) is generated regardless of which of the above methods is selected.

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Item name Settings

number

655 UMID RECORDING Select the UMID type to be recorded to tape.

[OFF]: Do not record UMID.

BASIC: Record Basic UMID.

EXTND: Record Extended UMID.

656 MATERIAL NO. Select whether to inherit the UMID in the input signal when recording a UMID.

[INPUT]: Inherit the UMID in the input signal, if it is present.

•Even when INPUT is selected, a new UMID is generated if the input signal does not contain UMID data (the same behavior as when NEW is selected).

•When recording with inherited data, the Instance Number is newly generated according to menu item 654, changing to a value that indicates that “this is a copy.”

•When the UMID in the input signal is a Basic UMID, a Basic UMID is recorded, even if menu item 655 is set to EXTENDED.

•When the UMID in the input signal is an Extended UMID, the recorded UMID follows the setting for setup menu item 655.

NEW: Generate a new UMID, regardless of whether or not the input signal contains a

UMID.

•The Basic section does not change during recording.

•An Instance Number indicating that “this is the original” is generated.

•The Source Pack Date/Time (when) changes with each frame.

•The Source Pack Spatial Co-ordinates (where) are not recorded.

•The Source Pack Stored Ownership (who) can be set. (See “ Setting Stored Ownership” on page 56.)

a) Not applicable in 24/23.98PsF mode b) Not applicable in 59.94i/29.97PsF mode c) Applicable in 59.94i/29.97PsF mode only

Items 700 to799: Settings for video control

Item number

703

705

Item name Settings

BLANK LINE SELECT Switch blanking on or off for individual lines in the vertical blanking interval of the SD Sub-Item 0 ALL LINE

video signal. The Y/C signal and odd/even fields are blanked simultaneously.

[- - -]: Specify the blanking for each line separately. BLANK: Regardless of the setting for other sub-items, blank all lines which can be

specified in this menu item.

THROU: Regardless of the setting for other sub-items, switch off blanking for all lines

which can be specified in this menu item.

In 59.94i/29.97PsF mode

12 to 20

LINE12 to LINE20

Specify blanking for lines 12 to 20.

[BLANK]: Carry out blanking. THROU: Switch off blanking.

21 LINE 21 Specify blanking for lines 21.

[BLANK]: Carry out blanking. HALF: Carry out half-blanking. THROU: Switch off blanking.

In 50i/25PsF mode

9 to 22

LINE 9 to LINE 22

Specify blanking for lines 9 to 22.

[BLANK]: Carry out blanking. THROU: Switch off blanking.

23 LINE 23 [HALF]: Carry out half-blanking.

THROU: Switch off blanking.

EDGE SUBCARRIER REDUCER MODE

During playback of an SD tape, in the playback circuit the edge subcarrier reducer (ESR) is automatically switched on or off according to the VTR operation. When playing an SD tape with a Non-Standard signal recorded, 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.

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Item

Item name Settings

number

710 INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

GENERATOR

Select the test signal to be generated by the internal test signal generator.

OFF: No test signal is generated. (The VTR operates normally.) [CB75]: Color bar signal MLTBS: Multi-burst signal 10STEP: 10-step signal PLSBR: Pulse and bar signal RAMP: Ramp signal BLACK: Black signal MCB: Multi color bar signal

To generate the test signal, set this item other than OFF, and press the VIDEO IN function button for more than three seconds on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu. VIDEO IN is set to SG, and a test signal is generated. Pressing the VIDEO IN function button again stops the generation of a test signal.

713 VIDEO SETUP

REFERENCE LEVEL (in

Set the video setup amount to be removed from the Betacam playback signal and to be added to the composite output signal.

59.94i/29.97PsF mode only)

Sub-Item 0 MASTER LEVEL When BETACAM PB LEVEL and OUTPUT LEVEL is set to MASTER, the setup

amount selected with this item is removed from the Betacam playback signal and added the same amount to the output signal.

[0.0%], 7.5%

1 BETACAM PB LEVEL [MASTER]: Set the Betacam playback signal to master.

0.0%, 7.5%: Set the setup amount to be removed from the Betacam playback signal.

2 OUTPUT LEVEL [MASTER]: Set the output signal to master.

0.0%, 7.5%: Set the setup amount to be added to the output signal.

715

716

717

718

719

720

721

726

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VIDEO GAIN CONTROL Adjust the video output level of an SD output signal.

0 to [800H] to B50H

CHROMA GAIN CONTROL Adjust the chroma output level of an SD output signal.

0 to [800H] to B50H

CHROMA PHASE CONTROL

SETUP LEVEL Adjust the SD setup level (black level) of an SD output signal.

Adjust the chroma phase of an SD output signal.

0 to [80H] to FFH

0 to [110H] to 220H

SYSTEM PHASE SYNC Adjust the sync phase of an SD output signal.

0 to [80H] to FFH

SYSTEM PHASE SC Adjust the subcarrier phase of an SD output signal.

[0] to 3FFH

Y/C DELAY For playback of an analog Betacam cassette, adjust the Y/C delay.

0 to [800H] to FFFH

H BLANKING WIDTH Select the horizontal blanking width of the video output signal.

[NARROW]: 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 NARROW at the editing stage, then later, for broadcast transmission to select WIDE, to output a signal conforming to the standard.

727 VIDEO EDIT PREVIEW

SWITCHER

Set the output phase for the video playback signal when ASSEMBLE on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON. [INT]: The output phase of the video playback signal is the same as the output phase in

E-E mode. Use this setting when editing with a single VTR, or when previewing while watching the VTR output signal.

EXT: The output phase of the video playback signal is the same as the phase of an

input video signal or external reference signal.

728 OUTPUT SCH PHASE Adjust the subcarrier H phase.

0 to [800H] to FFFH

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Item number

740 MASTER LEVEL (HD) Adjust the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT connector.

741 Y LEVEL (HD) Adjust the Y level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT

742 PB LEVEL (HD) Adjust the PB level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT

743 PR LEVEL (HD) Adjust the PR level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT

745 SETUP (BLACK) LEVEL

746 SYNC PHASE (HD) Control the H sync phase of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI

747 FINE (HD) Fine control the H sync phase of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI

a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode

Item name Settings

This adjusts the Y, PB, and PR levels simultaneously.

0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH)

connector.

0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH)

connector.

0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH)

connector.

0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH)

(HD)

Adjust the setup level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT connector.

0 to [110H] to 220H

OUTPUT connector according to the menu.

0 to [80H] to FFH

OUTPUT connector according to the menu.

[0] to 3FFH

Note

When you set setup menu items 715 through 718, 721, and 740 through 747, set VID.PROC on the P1 PROCS page of the function menu to MENU. Then the video output control function on the front panel is disabled.

Items 800 to 899: Settings for audio control

Item number

802 DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING

807 AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE Select the output timing of digital audio playback signals (HD SDI, and SDI only). The

808 INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL

810 AUDIO EDIT PREVIEW

Item name Settings

IN SHUTTLE MODE

GENERATOR

SWITCHER

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.

SLOW: Muted, with the speed less than

reference position corresponds to a setting for 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

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.

Note

If the system frequency is set to 23.98PsF or 24 PsF, the frequency 1kHz is 4% lower. Set the output phase for the audio playback signal when ASSEMBLE is set to ON.

[INT]: The audio playback signal output phase is the same as the output phase in E-E

mode. Use this setting when editing with a single VTR, or when previewing while watching the VTR output signal.

EXT: The audio playback signal output phase is the same as the phase of an input

video signal or external reference video signal.

±0.2 time normal playback.

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Item

Item name Settings

number

812 AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL Set the audio output level.

[+4 dB] 0 dB –3 dB –20 dB

Note

−20 dB is not displayed in the display window.

823

NAU FLG PB Controls the non-audio flag when the playback format is Betacam SX. Sub-item 1 CH1/CH2 During Betacam SX playback, sets the non-audio flag of a digital audio output as 2 CH3/CH4

follows.

[OFF]: OFF (the data is audio) ON: ON (the data is non-audio)

Notes

• During playback of analog tapes, the non-audio flag is OFF regardless of the setting for this item.

• In the HDCAM format, the non-audio flag follows the setting for maintenance menu item M372 during recording and in E-E mode. During playback, it follows the setting recorded on the tape.

For details on the maintenance menu item M372, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

824 ANALOG LINE OUTPUT

SELECT

Select audio channels output from the AUDIO OUTPUT connectors on the rear panel.

[CH1/2]: Output the audio channels 1 and 2. CH3/4: Output the audio channels 3 and 4.

826 AUDIO VOLUME SELECT Assign the audio channels to the REC LEVEL adjustment knobs and PB LEVEL

adjustment knobs on the front panel.

[CH1/2]: Assign the audio channels 1 and 2. CH3/4: Assign the audio channels 3 and 4. 1(3)/2(4): Assign the audio channels 1/3 and 2/4. REC4: Assign the audio channels 1 to 4 for recording. PB4: Assign the audio channels 1 to 4 for playback.

832 ANALOG AUDIO INPUT

MODE

Select the signal recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 when an analog audio input is selected.

[OFF]: No recording PARA: Recording channel 1 on channel 3, and channel 2 on channel 4

833 CUE AUDIO INPUT

SELECT

Select the digital audio channel recorded on cue channel.

OFF: No recording CH1+2: Recording audio channels 1 and 2 CH3+4: Recording audio channels 3 and 4 [CH1]: Recording audio channel 1 CH2: Recording audio channel 2

834 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Set the analog audio input.

Sub-item 1 CH1 [LINE]: line input 2 CH2

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3 LINE LEVEL Set the line input level.

MIC: microphone input

[+4 dB] 0 dB –3 dB –20 dB

835 CUE REC LEVEL ATT Set the recording level on the cue track.

0 dB [–3 dB] –6 dB –9 dB –12 dB

836 DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING

IN FF/REW MODE

Select whether the playback sound is muted in fast forward or rewind mode if the playback format is HDCAM or Betacam SX.

OFF: The playback sound is not muted. [ON]: The playback sound is muted.

a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode

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Items 900 to 999: Settings for digital processing

Item number

901 VIDEO OUTPUT DATA Set the bit length for SD-SDI video output data.

920 SD-SDI RP188 ATC

921 ASPECT FLAG Add the 16:9/Squeeze identification signal specified by ARIB TR-B17 to the down-

930 DOWN CONVERTER MODE

931 DOWN CONVERTER

932 H CROP POSITION (DC) Adjust the H-crop (the horizontal position when cropping in the edge crop mode) of

934 CROSS COLOR (DC) Adjust the down-converter cross color.

935 DETAIL GAIN (DC) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer, the sharpness of edge emphasis.

936 LIMITER (DC) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer, the maximum detail level added to

937 CRISP THRESHOLD (DC) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer, the threshold amplitude at which low

938 LEVEL DEPEND

939 H DETAIL FREQUENCY (DC) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the central frequency for edge

940 H/V RATIO (DC) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the horizontal/vertical ratio for edge

941 GAMMA LEVEL (DC) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer, the slope of the correction curve.

942 V FILTER SELECT Set the vertical interpolation filter coefficient for down-converter output.

Item name Settings

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.

CONTROL

(DC)

LETTER BOX MODE (DC)

THRESHOLD (DC)

Select whether or not to add information to the SDI output.

OFF: Select whether to add (ON), or not (OFF). [ON]: Add RP-188 timecode data.

converted SD output when an HDCAM tape is played. When an SD tape is played, the 16:9/Squeeze identification signal is detected, and switching the up-converter mode is set. [OFF]: The 16:9/Squeeze identification signal is not added to the down-converted

SD output from the HD signal. When an SD tape is played, the up-converter mode depends on the setting for setup menu item 950 independent of the existence of the identification signal on the tape.

ON: The 16:9/Squeeze identification signal is added to the down-converted SD

output in squeeze mode from the HD signal. When an SD tape is played, the identification signal on the tape is detected, and the up-converter mode is automatically selected. If the identification signal on the tape is not detected, the up-converter mode depends on the setting for setup menu item 950.

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 LETTER 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.

the down converter output when menu item 930 is set to EDGE-CROP.

–120 to [0] to 120

0 to [8] to 15

0 to [20H] to 7FH

emphasize the original signal.

0 to [20H] to 3FH

amplitude signals are not emphasized.

[0] to FH

Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the luminance range for edge enhancement.

0 to [8] to FH

enhancement.

2.6MHz to 3.4MHz to [3.9MHz] to 4.6MHz

enhancement.

0 to [3] to 7

0 to [80H] to 100H

The vertical resolution increases as the setting grows larger.

[1] to 3

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Item number

943 CROSS COLOR CRISP Set the cross color crisp level for down-converter output.

950 UP CONVERTER MODE (UC) Select the up-converter mode.

951 H CROP POSITION (UC) Adjust the H-crop (the horizontal position when inserting in the edge crop mode) of

952 LETTER BOX POSITION

953 UP CONVERTER PROCESS

954 DETAIL GAIN (UC) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer, the sharpness of edge emphasis.

955 LIMITTER (UC) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer, the maximum detail level added to

956 CRISP THRESHOLD (UC) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the threshold amplitude at which low

957 LEVEL DEPEND

958 H DETAIL FREQUENCY (UC) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the central frequency and frequency

959 H/V RATIO (UC) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the horizontal/vertical ratio for edge

960 GAMMA LEVEL (UC) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer, the slope of the correction curve.

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961 BACKGROUND COLOR (UC) Set the color of the background (no material part) when up-converting.

Item name Settings

0 to [4] to FH

[CROP]: Select the edge-crop mode. L-BOX: Select the letter box mode. SQUEZ: Select the squeeze mode.

the up/down converter output when menu item 950 is set to EDGE-CROP.

–120 to [0] to 120

(UC)

SELECT

THRESHOLD (UC)

Sub-item 1 BG COLOR Set the color.

2 Y TABLE Adjust the Y level of the background.

3 B-Y TABLE Adjust the B-Y level of the background.

4 R-Y TABLE Adjust the R-Y level of the background.

Adjust the vertical position of the letter box mode cutout in up-converter output when LETTER 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 a field picture. FRAME: Use a 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.

0 to [40H] to 7FH

emphasize the original signal.

0 to [20H] to 3FH

amplitude signals are not emphasized.

0 to [8] to FH

Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the luminance range for edge enhancement.

0 to [8] to FH

characteristic for edge enhancement.

3.2MHz: 3.2 MHz

4.5MHz: 4.5 MHz ±1.4 MHz [5.0MHz]: 5.0 MHz

4.0MHz: 4.0 MHz

enhancement.

0 to [3] to 7

0 to [80H] to 100H

[BLACK]: Black GRAY: Gray BLUE: Blue TABL E: Use the TABLE settings.

[0] to FFH

0 to [80] to FFH

±1.1 MHz

±0.7 MHz

±2.0 MHz

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Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection

Inspection

10-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs

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.

For details, refer to the Installation Manual.

Chapter

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.

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

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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 on the monitor

The error message and code also appear superimposed on a monitor connected to the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, or SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. Depending on the error code, an indication of the source of the problem may appear as a secondary error message.

Indications in the time data display

If a problem is detected, the ALARM indicator lights in the display window, and an error code appears in time data

ERROR-01

REEL TROUBLE-1

display area.

CHARACTR

PB/EE

CONFI

DISABLE

CTL/TC

CTL

ASSEMBLE

OFF

TCG SET

HOME

ALARM

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DF INT- PRE F-RUN REM:

E14-001

COND

Error message displays

• To display error messages and codes superimposed on the monitor, set the CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu 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 NV-RAM (non-volatile memory) as an error log.

• In some cases the error message is slightly different on the monitor and in the time data display.

Error Message List

Code Message Description

01 REEL TROUBLE Tape slacking has been detected in the threading or unthreading operation. 02 REEL TROUBLE Tape slacking or tape breaking has been detected in the SEARCH, FF, or REW mode. 03 REEL TROUBLE Tape slacking, tape breaking, or supply or take-up reel locking has been detected in the REC

or PLAY mode. 04 REEL TROUBLE A malfunctional tape transport speed has been detected in the FF or REW mode. 05 REEL TROUBLE A malfunctional operation of the supply or take-up reel has been detected during cassette

06 TAPE TENSION Excessive tape tension has been detected in the REC or PLAY mode. 07 CAPSTAN TROUBLE Malfunction of capstan motor has been detected. 08 DRUM TROUBLE Malfunction of drum motor has been detected. 09 TH/UNTH MOTOR Malfunction of threading or unthreading operation has been detected.

0A THREADING The tape top processing has not been completed in the threading mode.

10 HUMID Dew condensation has been detected. 12 TAPE TOP SENSOR Malfunction of tape top sensor has been detected. 13 TAPE END SENSOR Malfunction of tape end sensor has been detected. 14 FAN MOTOR Malfunction of cooling fan motor has been detected. 20 CASS COMP MOTOR Malfunction of cassette compartment-up or down operation has been detected. 92 INTERNAL I/F1 Abnormality in the interface between SYS CPU (on SY-320 board) and SYS NV-RAM

insertion.

(SY-320 board) has been detected.

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Code Message Description

96 SY NV-RAM ERROR Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on SY-320 board) for the

system control system.

97 SV NV-RAM ERROR Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on SV-225 board) for the

servo system.

98 NV-RAM ERROR Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on EQ-101 board) for the RF

system or an NV-RAM (on DM-123 board) for the DM system.

99 INTERNAL I/F 2 Abnormality in the interface between SYS CPU (on SY-320 board) and SERVO CPU

(on SV-225 board) or MPU (on EQ-101, DM-123, HPR-14, VPR-92, APR-70, and KY-571 board) has been detected.

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10-4 Warning Messages

If the unit detects abnormal status that has been set to be

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detected, the warning mark flashes at the right bottom in the display window. Even if the warning mark is flashing, you can operate the unit. When you press the MENU button together with the SHIFT button, a warning message appears in the display window. The warning message is stored in the error logger menu.

INPUT : SDI CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

COND

+4 +4 1 2

SHIT

C EDIT

ERR LOG

EXIT

WARNING

–10

–20 –30

–40

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–10

–20 –30

–40

00:00:00:00 (01):REFERENCE MISSING

Warning message Warning mark

Setting the warning message to be detected

Press the MENU button together with the PAGE button.

The WARNING screen appears.

Press the C EDIT function button.

Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display an item to be detected in the display window.

On the video monitor screen, move * to an item to be detected.

Press the ON/OFF function button to go out OFF.

Press the SAVE function button.

The setting is stored, and the set message will be detected.

Canceling detecting warning messages

Select a warning message to be cancelled, and press the ON/OFF function button to display OFF.

Warning messages

Message Description

REFERENCE MISSING

LOST LOCK Capstan servo lock is released

NO VIDEO INPUT REC

ASYNCHRONOUS VIDEO REC

APR HARD AU MUTING

HD TG UNLK AU MTING

SD TG UNLK AU MUTING

NO RF AU MUTING An audio signal is muting because

AUX DATA AU MUTING

No reference signal is input.

during playback, recording or editing. No video signal is detected during

recording. Phase difference of the video input

signal and reference signal exceeds the allowable range during recording.

An audio signal is muting because of unlocking of PLL in an audio circuit.

An audio signal is muting because of unlocking of PLL of the HD timing generator.

An audio signal is muting because of unlocking of PLL of the SD timing generator.

data on a tape cannot be read. An audio signal is muting because of

incorrect system frequency.

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10-5 Moisture Condensation

10-6 Regular Checks

When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this state, it can adhere to the drum. To prevent such a condition from occurring, the unit is provided with a moisture detecting function. If moisture condenses on the head-drum while the unit is in use, the ALARM indicator lights and ERR-10 is displayed in time data display area 1. If this happens, the drum and capstan motors stop and the cassette is automatically ejected. Then, the drum starts to rotate again to dry its surface. In this state, the unit is not operable. When the moisture has evaporated, the error message disappears and the ALARM indicator goes off.

If ERR-10 appears and the ALARM indicator lights immediately after powering the unit on

Leave the unit powered on and wait until the error message disappears and the indicator goes off. While the indicator is lit, you cannot insert a cassette. When the indicator goes off and the error message disappears, you can use the unit.

If you move the unit from a cold to a warm location

Leave the unit powered off for about 10 minutes, in order to give the unit time to detect moisture condensation.

10-6-1 Digital Hours Meter

The digital hours meter can display seven items of information, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance.

Display modes of the hours meter

H01: OPERATION mode

Displays the total number of hours the unit has been powered on in units of 1 hour.

H02: DRUM RUNNING mode

Displays the total number of hours the drum has run with tape threaded in units of 1 hour.

H03: TAPE RUNNING mode

Displays the total number of hours the unit has been in fast forward, rewind, playback, search, recording or editing (except for stop and still) mode in units of 1 hour.

H04: THREADING mode

Displays the total number of times tape has been threaded in the unit.

H12: DRUM RUNNING mode (resettable)

Same as H02 except that the count is resettable. This can be used as a guide in determining when to replace the drum.

H13: TAPE RUNNING mode (resettable)

Same as H03 except that the count is resettable. This can be used as a guide in determining when to replace such components as fixed heads and pinch rollers.

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H14: THREADING mode (resettable)

Same as H04 except that the count is resettable. This can be used as a guide in determining when to replace, for example, the threading motor.

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Displaying the digital hours meter

Function buttons MENU button

To display the digital hours meter

Press the MENU button, then turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display the required item in the time data display area.

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REC LEVEL

LEVEL

PHONES

PB LEVEL

R/P LEVEL CTL

VAR

PRESET

REC INHI

OFF

KEY INHI

OFF

HDW-S280

–10

–20 –30 –40

STANDBY

INPUT : ANA CH1 IN : CH2 IN :

OUT : MONI L : MONI R :

DOLBY NR

–60

COND

–4 +4 1

BANK 2

PREROLL

D-STOP

P ROLL

CHARACTR

EMPH2EMPH

EMPH4EMPH

PB/EE

–10

–20

CONFI

–30

ENABLE

–40

CTL/TC

SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER59.94i

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OFF

LTC

DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00

TCG SET

00:00:00:00.

HOME

SHIFT

REW PLAY

PAGE

HOME

F FWD STOP REC PAUSE

DISPLAY

RESET

MULTI CONTROL

PUSH

PITCH CTL

EJECT

REMOTE

JOG/SHUTTLE

To exit from the hours meter

Press the EXIT function button.

MULTI CONTROL knob

10-6-2 Maintenance Timings

Use the following table as a timing guide for checking and replacing components of the unit. These intervals are not guaranteed lifetimes; the timing for replacing components depends on the particular conditions of use. In particular, depending on the degree of dirt

No. Replacing components Mode Replacement intervals (H)

1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 10,000

1 Upper drum assembly A R r R 2 Slip ring A R r R 3Blush A R r R 4Drum assembly A R 5 Video head cleaner B R R R R R R 6 Pinch roller B R R R R R R 7Gear B RRR 8 Tension regulator band B R R R

9 Timing belt (reel) B R R 10 S main brake shoe B R R 11 S reel motor B R 12 Coil spring C Replace every 20,000 times 13 LCD back light D R

contamination and abrasion, pinch rollers and cleaners may require replacement earlier than suggested by this table. Note that an arrow in the table means that the component to be replaced is part of the assembly the arrow points to, which must be replaced as a whole.

R: Replace r: Replace when the arrowed component is replaced.

Mode A: See menu item H02 or H12 (drum running hours (H)) Mode B: See menu item H03 or H13 (tape running hours (H)) Mode C: See menu item H04 or H14 (threading counter (times)) Mode D: See menu item H01 (operation hours (H))

Regular Checks

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Menu items

Item No. Item name Descriptions

H01 OPERATION

HOURS

H02 DRUM RUNNING

HOURS

H03 TAPE RUNNING

HOURS

H04 THREADING

COUNTER

H12 DRUM RUNNING

HOURS

H13 TAPE RUNNING

HOURS

H14 THREADING

COUNTER

Total operation hours (H)

Total drum running hours (H)

Total tape running hours (H)

Total threading counts (times)

Total drum running hours (H) (reset enabled)

Total tape running hours (H) (reset enabled)

Total threading counts (times) (reset enabled)

10-7 LCD Monitor

Note on the liquid crystal display

This liquid crystal display fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very

small proportion of pixels (at most 0.01%) may be “stuck”, constantly on or constantly off. In addition, over

a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems have been kept to the absolute minimum, but are an unavoidable characteristic of liquid crystal technology.

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection

LCD Monitor

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Appendixes

Specifications

General

Recording format

HDCAM

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 12 V DC

Power consumption

AC operation: approx. 0.8A, 80 W

Peak inrush current

(1) Power ON, current probe method:

55 A (240 V), 15 A (100 V)

(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in

accordance with European standard EN55103-1:

10 A (230 V)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

−20°C to +60°C (−4°F to +140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80% Mass approx. 6.0 kg (13 lb 4 oz) Dimensions (w/h/d)

210

× 132 x 425 mm

(8 3/8

× 5 1/4 × 16 3/4 inches)

Tape transport system

Tape speed

HDCAM 96.7 mm/s (59.94i, 29.97PsF)

80.7 mm/s (50i, 25PsF)

77.4 mm/s (24PsF, 23.98PsF)

Betacam SX 59.6 mm/s Analog Betacam

118.6 mm/s (525/59.94)

101.5 mm/s (625/50)

HDCAM record/playback time

40 minutes with BCT-40HD (59.94i,

29.97PsF)

48 minutes with BCT-40HD (50i, 25PsF)

50 minutes with BCT-40HD (24PsF,

23.98PsF)

Betacam SX playback time

62 minutes with BCT-62SXA

Betacam SP playback time

30 minutes with BCT-30MA (525/59.94)

36 minutes with BCT-30MA (625/50) Analog Betacam playback time 30 minutes with BCT-30G (525/59.94)

36 minutes with BCT-30G (625/50) Rewind time 3 minutes or less with BCT-40HD Fast forward time

4 minutes or less with BCT-40HD Search speed Shuttle mode

Still to approx. ±10 times normal playback speed (59.94i, 50i)

Jog mode

Still to ±1.5 times normal playback speed

Servo lock time HDCAM, SX, SP: 1 second or less (from

standby on)

Load/unload time

7 seconds or less Recommended tapes

HDCAM cassettes (S only):

BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/ 40HD

Betacam SX cassettes (S only)

(for playback only)

Betacam SP cassettes (S only)

(for playback only)

Betacam cassettes (S only)

(for playback only)

Digital video system

Digital video signal format

Sampling frequency

HD Y: 74.25 MHz

R-Y/B-Y: 37.125 MHz

SD Y: 13.5 MHz

R-Y/B-Y: 6.75 MHz Quantization 8 bits/sample Compression Coefficient recording system Channel coding S-I-NRZI PR-IV Error correction Reed-Solomon code

1% or less

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Digital audio system

Analog Betacam playback

Digital audio (CH1 to CH4) signal format

Sampling frequency

48 kHz (synchronized with video) Quantization 20 bits/sample Wow and flutter Below measurable level Headroom 20 dB (or 18 dB, 16 dB, 12 dB selectable) Emphasis T1= 50

Analog input/output (CH1 to CH4)

A/D, D/A quantization

20 bits/sample Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/ −1.0 dB

Dynamic range 90 dB or more (at 1 kHz, emphasis on) Distortion 0.08% or less (at 1 kHz, emphasis on,

Crosstalk −80 dB or less (at 1 kHz, between any two

μs, T2=15 μs (on/off selectable in

recording mode)

(Standardize at 1 kHz)

reference level (+4 dBm))

channels)

Analog audio (CUE)

Frequency response

100 Hz to 10 kHz, ±3 dB S/N ratio 45 dB or more (at 3% distortion level) Distortion 2% or less (THD, 1 kHz, reference level) Wow and flutter 0.3% rms or less

Betacam SX playback

Analog composite output

Bandwidth 0.5 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/−2.0 dB S/N ratio 53 dB or more K factor (2T pulse)

1% or less Differential gain

2% or less Differential phase

2° or less Y/C delay 20 ns or less

Video (525)

Metal tape Oxide tape

Bandwidth

S/N ratio

K factor (2T pulse) 2% or less 3% or less

LF nonlinearity

Y/C delay 20 ns or less

Video (625)

Bandwidth

S/N ratio

K factor (2T pulse) 2.5% or less 4% or less

LF nonlinearity

Y/C delay 20 ns or less

Y 30 Hz to

4.5 MHz +0.5 dB/−4.0 dB

R-Y/B-Y 30 Hz to

1.5 MHz +0.5 dB/−3.0 dB

Y 51 dB or more 48 dB or more

R-Y/B-Y 48 dB or more 45 dB or more

Y3% or less

R-Y/B-Y 4% or less

Metal tape Oxide tape

Y 20 Hz to

4.5 MHz +0.5 dB/−4.0 dB

R-Y/B-Y 25 Hz to

1.5 MHz +0.5 dB/−3.0 dB

Y 48 dB or more 46 dB or more

R-Y/B-Y 48 dB or more 45 dB or more

Y3% or less

R-Y/B-Y 4% or less

30 Hz to

4.1 MHz +0.5 dB/−6.0 dB

30 Hz to

1.5 MHz +0.5 dB/−3.0 dB

25 Hz to

4.1 MHz +0.5 dB/−6.0 dB

25 Hz to

1.5 MHz +0.5 dB/−3.0 dB

Appendixes

Digital Audio (CH1 to CH4)

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/ −1.0 dB

(Standardize at 1 kHz)

Dynamic range

HDCAM 90 dB or more (at 1 kHz, emphasis on) SX 88 dB or more (at 1 kHz, emphasis on)

Distortion 0.08% or less (at 1 kHz, emphasis on,

reference level (+4 dBm))

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Audio

Metal tape Oxide tape

LNG Frequency

response (10 dB below standard level (+4 dBm))

S/N ratio (at 3% distortion level)

Appendixes

Distortion (1 kHz, reference level (+4 dBm))

Wow and flutter 0.2% rms or

Note

The AFM function is not supported.

50 Hz to 15 kHz +1.5 dB/

−3.0 dB

525 72 dB or

625 68 dB or

1.5% or less 2% or less

less

Processor adjustment range

Video level ±3 dB/−∞ to +3 dB selectable Chroma level ±3 dB/−∞ to +3 dB selectable Setup level ±30 IRE Chroma phase ±30° System phase Sync: ±15 ms

SC: ±200 ns

50 Hz to 15 kHz ±3.0 dB

50 dB or more (Dolby NR OFF)

62 dB or more

0.2% rms or less

Output connectors

HD SDI OUTPUT (1/2)

BNC (2 for character superimposition) Serial digital (1.485 Gbits/s) SMPTE 292M

COMPOSITE OUT (1/2)

BNC (2 including 1 for character

superimposition)

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

SDI OUT (1/2) BNC (2 including 1 for character

superimpositon) Serial digital (270 Mbits/s) SMPTE 259 M

AUDIO OUTPUT (1/2)

XLR 3-pin, male (2) +4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low impedance,

balanced

AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R)

XLR 3-pin, male (2) +4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low impedance,

balanced

TIME CODE OUT

BNC

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

PHONES JM-60 stereo phone jack

−∞ to −12 dBu at 8 Ω load, unbalanced

REMOTE 4-pin, female

AC input: 15 V DC, max 5 W DC input: 10.5 to 17 V DC, max 5 W (with the optional BVR-3 or RM-280

connected)

Input connectors

HD SDI INPUT (IN/MONI)

BNC (1 each for input and for through

output to a monitor) Serial digital (1.485 Gbits/s) SMPTE 292M

REF. INPUT BNC (2 in loop through connection)

HD Three-valued (positive and negative) sync

signal

0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

SD Black burst or composite sync

NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative PAL: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

AUDIO INPUT (1/2)

XLR 3-pin, female (2) high-impedance, balanced The input level is set with setup menu

item 834

TIME CODE IN

BNC

Remote connectors

REMOTE 9P D-sub 9-pin, female VIDEO CONTROL

D-sub 9-pin, female (for optional HKDV-

900)

Memory stick slot

Memory stick (8 to 128 MB)

Accessories supplied

Operation Manual

Japanese version (1)

English version (1) CD-ROM manual (1) Installation Manual (1)

Optional accessories

RCC-5G 9-pin Remote Control Cable HKDV-900 Video Remote Control Unit BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette Tape BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack

Specifications

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RM-280 Editing Controller AC power cord

• For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Part No. 1-557-377-11 Plug holder 3-613-640-01

• For customers in the United Kingdom Part No. 1-833-259-11 Plug holder 3-613-640-01

• For customers in European countries other than the

United Kingdom

Part No. 1-551-631-22 Plug holder 3-613-640-01

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices

The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in misoperations and interference with audio and video signals. It is recommended that portable communications devices near this unit be powered off.

Notes

• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully.

SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE.

• Always verify that the unit is operating properly

before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

HKDV-900/503 setting items

HD Sync Phase 746: SYNC PHASE (HD/UC) HD Fine 747: FINE (HD/UC) D1 Master No corresponding menu item D1 Y No corresponding menu item D1 B-Y No corresponding menu item D1 R-Y No corresponding menu item D2 VIDEO 715: VIDEO GAIN CONTROL (HD/DC/SD/UC) D2 CHROMA 716: CHROMA GAIN CONTROL

D2 HUE 717: CHROMA PHASE CONTROL

SETUP 718: SETUP LEVEL (BLACK LEVEL)

SD Sync Phase 719: SYSTEM PHASE SYNC (DC/SD) SD Fine 720: SYSTEM PHASE SC (DC/SD) CROSS COLOR 934: CROSS COLOR (DC) H CROP

POSITION DETAIL GAIN 935: DETAIL GAIN (DC)/

LIMITTER 936: LIMITER (DC)/

CRISP 937: CRISP THRESHOLD (DC)/

DEPEND 938: LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD (DC)/

FREQUENCY 939: H DETAIL FREQUENCY (DC)/

H/V RATIO 940: H/V RATIO (DC)/

GAMMA 941: GAMMA LEVEL (DC)/

CROP 930: CONVERTER MODE (DC)/

LETTER BOX 930: CONVERTER MODE (DC)/

SQUEEZE 930: CONVERTER MODE (DC)/

a) Valid for output only when VIP.PROC on the P1 PROCS page in function

menu is set to MENU.

b) Select whether to set DC or UC with menu item 212 (VIDEO REMOTE

CONTROL SELECT). When both are selected (menu item 212 is U&D), both of the corresponding menu settings are made, but this unit's answer values and unity values are the DC values.

Setup menu items of this unit

(HD/DC/SD/UC)

932: H CROP POSITION (DC)/ 951: H CROP POSITION (UC)

954: DETAIL GAIN (UC)

955: LIMITER (UC)

956: CRISP THRESHOLD (UC)

957: LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD (UC)

958: H DETAIL FREQUENCY (UC)

959: H/V RATIO (UC)

960: GAMMA LEVEL (UC)

950: CONVERTER MODE (UC)

a), c)

Appendixes

Relation between HKDV-900 setting items and setup menu of this unit

HKDV-900/503 setting items

HD Master 740: MASTER LEVEL (HD) HD Y 741: Y LEVEL (HD) HD Pb 742: Pb LEVEL (HD) HD Pr 743: Pr LEVEL (HD) HD Setup 745: SETUP LEVEL (HD)

Setup menu items of this unit

HD: HDSDI output during HDCAM playback DC: Down-converted SD (D1 SDI/COMPOSITE) output

during HDCAM playback

SD: SD (D1 SDI/COMPOSITE) output during SD format

playback

UC: Up-converted HDSDI output during SD format

playback

HD video output phase settings

The HD video output phase is set from the maintenance menu.

Specifications

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For details on the maintenance menu, refer to the maintenance manual.

Playback tape format conversion outputs (Up-convert, down-convert)

Item No. Item Name Settings

M3 M3A: OUTPUT

Appendixes

PHASE SELECT

M3A0: HD PHASE SEL

Select the HD video output signal phase with respect to the reference signal: 0H or -90H (HD) advanced. [0H]: Output in sync with the

reference signal.

−90H: Output with the phase

advanced by −90H (HD) to the reference signal.

Note

• The SDSDI (D1) output and component/composite outputs have the same phase.

• The phase of the HD video output and SD video output is fixed to the same phase of the reference signal when up-converted.

Compatibility of playback tape formats

System frequency

Playback tape format

HDCAM 23.98PsF

24PsF f Ye s 25PsF 50i

29.97PsF

59.94i 30PsF 60i

Betacam SX50i (PAL) Yes No

59.94i (NTSC)

Betacam/ SP

Yes: Both video and audio playback is possible.

f: Both video and audio off-speed playback is possible. v: Video only off-speed playback is possible. Audio is muted.

No: Neither video nor audio playback is possible. a) Playback on PAL models is simple playback quality.

50i (PAL)

59.94i (NTSC)

50i,

25PsF

Ye s vff

No Yes

Ye s

No Yes

59.94i,

29.97PsF

v Ye s vv

vf vv

23.98PsF 24PsF

Ye s f

No (A cassette is

ejected.)

System frequency

Playback tape format

HDCAM 23.98PsF

24PsF 25PsF 50i

29.97PsFN o

59.94i 30PsF 60i

Betacam SX

Betacam/ SP

a) For 1080/25PsF or 50i, output is down-converted to 576/50i. b) For 1080/29.97PsF or 59.94i, output is down-converted to 480/59.94i. c) For 576/50i, output is up-converted to 1080/50i. d) For 480/59.94i, output is up-converted to 1080/59.94i.

50i (PAL)

59.94i (NTSC)

50i (PAL)

59.94i (NTSC)

50i,

25PsF

Yes

29.97PsF

No No

59.94i,

Yes

23.98PsF 24PsF

Not downconverted

Note

If the playback tape format and system frequency are different, the channel indicator below the audio level meter flashes.

Specifications

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Index

AC IN connector 20 AC power 22 AC power indicator 13 ASMBL display 18 Assemble editing 45 Audio data 17 AUDIO INPUT connector 21 Audio input level 40

Adjusting 40 Audio level meter 17, 19 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT

connector 21 AUDIO OUTPUT connector 21 Automatic editing 45, 49

Starting 49

Back space editing 41 Basic setup menu 63 Battery pack 23

Attaching 23 Removing 23

Battery power 22

Cassette 26

Ejecting 26 Erasure prevention plug 26 Loading 26

Usable cassette 26 Cassette compartment 14 Channel condition display 17 Channel indicator 17 Character information 36

Adjusting the character display

Information displayed 36 COMPOSITE OUT connector 21 Condition area 17 CONFI display 18 Connections 25

DATA/EMPH indicator 17 DC IN 12V connector 20 DC operation display 17 DC power 22 Digital hours meter 83

Displaying 84 Direct jog/shuttle mode 44

DISPLAY button 14 Display window 14, 16

Operation display 16

Video monitor display 19 Drop frame display 18 Duration 46

Edit point 45

Automatic setting 46

Cueing-up 47

Deleting 47

Displaying the duration 46

Displaying time data 46

Modifying 47

Preroll 47

Setting 46 E-E mode 16 EJECT button 14 Erasure prevention plug 26 Error message 80

Indication 80

List 80 Extended setup menu 66

F FWD button 15 Format area 18 Format display 17 Front panel 13 Function button 14 Function menu 31

Basic operations 35

Configuration 31

HOME page 32

Item list 32

P1 PROCS page 32

P2 VIDEO page 33

P3 AUDIO page 33

P4 TC page 33

P5 EDIT page 34

P6 OTHER page 35

HD SDI INPUT connector 21 HD SDI OUTPUT connector 21 Head cleaning 79 Headroom indicator 17 HOME page 32

To return 35

Jog mode 44 JOG/SHUTTEL button 16 Jog/shuttle display 17

Jog/shuttle mode playback 44

Direct jog/shuttle mode 44

KEY INHI switch 14

LEVEL adjustment knob 14

Maintenance timings 84 Memory Stick 38 Memory Stick slot 20 Menu area 16 Menu bank 62

Recalling settings 62 Saving the current active menu

settings 62 Menu bank display 17 MENU button 14 Menu operation section 14 Moisture condensation 83 Monitor output 48 MULTI CONTROL knob 15

Names and functions of parts

Display window 16 Front panel 13 Menu operation section 14 Rear panel 20 Tape transport section 15

Operation display 16

P1 PROCS page 32 P2 VIDEO page 33 P3 AUDIO page 33 P4 TC page 33 P5 EDIT page 34 P6 OTHER menu 35 PAGE/HOME button 15 PAUSE button 16 PB LEVEL adjustment knob 13 PHONES jack 14 Picture frame in playback 19 PLAY button 15 Playback 43

Jog/shuttle mode playback 44 Preparations 43

Power sources 22

AC power 22

Appendixes

Index

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Battery power 22 DC powe 22

Supplying power 22 POWER switch 20 Power switch 13 Preroll 47

Changing the preroll time 47 PREROLL button 16 Preview 48

Appendixes

R/P LEVEL CTL switch 14 Rear panel 20 REC button 15 REC INHI indicator 14 REC INHI switch 14 REC LEVEL adjustment knob 13 REC RUN/FREE RUN indication 18 RECORDER/PLAYER display 18 Recording 40

Preparations 40 REF. INPUT connector 20 Reference timecode 18 Reference video signal 27 Remaining battery power display 17 REMOTE 9P connector 20 REMOTE button 14 REMOTE connector 20 RESET button 14 REW button 15

Using 24 STANDBY indicator 15 STOP button 15 Stop code 52

Checking the recorded stop code

53 Detecting 52 Erasing 54 Recording 53

Stop code display 17 Superimposed data 19 System configurations 11 System frequency 18

Switching 62

Tape slack 79 Tape transport section 15 TIME CODE connector 20 Time data display area 18 Time data type 18 Timecode 28

Recording 28 Setting an initial timecode value

29 Setting to the current time 29 User bits 29

Timecode generation mode 18 Timecode setup area 18 Timecode type 18

SDI input display 18 SDI OUT connector 21 Search dial 16 Search indicator 16 Sequential recording 41 Servo indicator 15 Setup menu 60 Setup menus

Basic detup menu 63 Configuration 60 Displaying 60 Extended setup menu 66 Menu bank 62 Operations 60

Setting 61 SHIFT button 14 Shot data 51

Displaying 51 Shot mark 51

Cueing up 51

Recording 51 Shuttle mode 44 Stand 24

Replacing 24

UMID 55

Display 58 Output settings 58 Recording 55

Video monitor display 19

Warning message 82

Setting the warning message to be

detected 82

Index

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The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation.

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HDW-S280 (SY) 3-857-685-06 (1)

Sony Corporation

Printed in Japan

2008.12 13

Sony HDW-S280 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Overview

1-1 Features

1-2 System Configurations

1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual

1-3-1 Preparations

1-3-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual

2-1 Front Panel

2-1-1 Menu Operation Section

2-1-2 Tape Transport Section

2-1-3 Display Window

2-2 Rear Panel

Preparations

3-1 Preparing Power Sources

3-1-1 Supplying Power

3-1-2 Using the Battery Pack

3-2 Using a Stand

3-3 Connections

3-4 Handling Cassettes

3-4-1 Usable Cassettes

3-4-2 Loading/Ejecting Cassettes

3-4-3 Preventing Accidental Erasures

3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals

3-6 Setting Timecode

3-6-1 Setting an Initial Value and Recording Timecode

3-6-2 Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator with an External Signal

3-6-4 Converting Timecode in 24- or 25-Frame Mode Playback (TC CONV)

3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu

3-7-1 Configuration of the Function Menu

3-7-2 Function Menu Item List

3-7-3 Basic Operations

3-8 Superimposed Character Information

3-9-1 Notes on "Memory Stick"

Using a "Memory Stick"

Recording and Playback

4-1 Recording

4-1-2 Recording Operation

4-1-1 Preparations for Recording

4-2 Back Space Editing

4-3 Sequential Recording

4-4 Playback

4-4-1 Preparations for Playback

4-4-2 Playback Operation

4-4-3 Jog/Shuttle Mode playback

Assemble Editing

5-1 Overview

5-1-1 Assemble Editing

5-2 Automatic Editing

5-2-1 Setting the Edit Points

5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points

5-2-3 Cueing up to Edit Points and Prerolling

5-2-4 Preview

5-2-5 Performing Automatic Editing

5-2-6 First Edit Function

Shot Mark/Shot Data

6-1 Overview

6-1-1 Shot Mark/Shot Data Function Features

Stop Code

7-1 Stop Code

7-2 Stop Code Operation

7-2-1 Detecting the Stop Code

7-2-2 Recording the Stop Code

7-2-3 Erasing the Stop Code

UMID Functions

8-1 Overview of UMID Functions

8-2 Recording UMIDs

8-3 UMID Output and Display

8-3-1 UMID Output Settings

8-3-2 UMID Display

Setup Menus

9-1 Setup Menu Configuration

9-2 Setup Menu Operations

9-2-1 Displaying Setup Menus

9-2-2 Setting Setup Menu

9-2-3 Menu Bank Operations (menu items B01 to B12)

9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu