2-549-780-11(1)
Digital HD
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
HVR-M10U/M10N/M10E/M10P
2005 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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.
Owner’s record
The model number is located at the front of the unit and the serial number on the left. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HVR-
Serial No. ______________________
Model No. AC-L15A
Serial No. ______________________
For customers in the U.S.A.
HVR-M10U only
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800- 686-SONY (7669)
or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: |
SONY |
Model: |
HVR-M10U |
Responsible Party: |
Sony Electronics Inc. |
Address: |
16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San |
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Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. |
Telephone Number: |
858-942-2230 |
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HVR-M10E only
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with 
or 
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
For the customers in Europe
HVR-M10E only
This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
•EN60065 :Product Safety (Supplied AC Adapter only) •EN55103-1 :Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) •EN55103-2 :Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment ex. TV studio).
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
Applicable only to ports interfacing with cables whose total length according to the manufacturer's functional specification may exceed 1 m.
For the customers in the Nederland Voor de klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervanden hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.
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TableTableof CofntentsContents
Chapter1
Overview
Features ............................................................................. |
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Location and Function of Parts ....................................... |
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Front Panel .......................................................................... |
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Section behind the Operation Panel ................................. |
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Inside of the Front Panel ................................................... |
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Rear Panel ......................................................................... |
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Supplied Remote Commander .......................................... |
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Displaying Various Data ................................................. |
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Chapter2
Playback and
Recording
Chapter3
Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes .............. |
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Preparing the Power Supply .............................................. |
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Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes .............................................. |
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Notes on Playback/Recording ........................................... |
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Installing the Unit Vertically ............................................. |
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Playback........................................................................... |
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Connections for Playback.................................................. |
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Settings for Playback ......................................................... |
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Playback Procedures ......................................................... |
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Playback Functions ........................................................... |
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Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder ................ |
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Connections for Recording................................................ |
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Settings for Recording ....................................................... |
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Recording Procedures ....................................................... |
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Recording Functions ......................................................... |
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Dubbing/Editing |
Dubbing to another equipment ...................................... |
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Connections for Dubbing .................................................. |
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Dubbing procedures .......................................................... |
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Editing (Connecting with a Personal Computer) ......... |
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Connecting the Unit to a Personal Computer .................... |
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Preparations ....................................................................... |
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Setting the Time Code and User Bits ............................ |
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Using the Internal Time Code Generator .......................... |
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Audio Dubbing ................................................................ |
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Chapter4
Adjusting and
Setting Through
Menus
Operating the Menus ...................................................... |
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Menu Organization ............................................................ |
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Menu Contents .................................................................. |
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Chapter5
Maintenance
Troubleshooting .............................................................. |
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General Operation Troubles .............................................. |
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Batteries/Power sources .................................................... |
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Cassette tapes .................................................................... |
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Playback ............................................................................ |
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Recording/Dubbing ........................................................... |
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Warning indicators and messages ................................ |
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Self-diagnosis display/Warning Indicators ........................ |
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Alarm Messages ................................................................ |
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Notes on Use ................................................................... |
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Notes on the Videocassette Recorder ................................ |
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Cleaning of the Video Heads ............................................. |
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Notes on the Video Cassettes ............................................ |
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Notes on the LCD Screen .................................................. |
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About Moisture Condensation .......................................... |
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Digital Hours Meter .......................................................... |
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About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery .......................... |
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Using your Videocassette Recorder abroad ....................... |
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Appendix
Using the optional battery .............................................. |
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......................... |
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Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats .......... |
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About i.LINK .................................................................... |
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Specifications .................................................................. |
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Index ................................................................................. |
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Submenu Index ............................................................... |
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Table of Contents |
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Overview 1 Chapter
Chapter1
Overview
Features
The HVR-M10U/M10N/M10E/M10P is a digital HD videocassette recorder supporting HDV format. Offering the DVCAM/DV format, this unit produces stable, superior picture quality by digital processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). This unit provides the i.LINK ( HDV/DV) jack, the COMPONENT OUT jacks, the S VIDEO IN/OUT jacks, the composite IN/OUT jacks, and the AUDIO IN/OUT jacks. These jacks allow you to connect other equipment like non-linear editors. Additionally, it comes with a 3.5-type color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor, you can easily check your recorded images, menus, and the audio level meters.
The main features of this unit are described below.
HDV format
The unit can perform HDV (High-Definition Digital Video) recording and playback on a DV format video cassette.
The compression system of HDV format is the MPEG2 system adopted in the high-definition broadcasting and the Blu-ray Disk System.
The unit adopts the 1080 scanning lines (interlace) (1080i)/1440 × 1080 pixels format of the HDV specifications. The recording bit rate is approximately 25 Mbps. This unit is equipped with an i.LINK digital interface and can be digitally connected with HDVcompatible televisions or personal computers.
DVCAM/DV format
DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (60i) or the 4:2:0 format (50i), and provides a 1/4-inch digital recording format for professional use. This unit provides both DVCAM format recording/playback and DV format in SP mode recording/playback.
For details, see “Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM and DV Format” on page 68.
Compatible with both 1080/60i (NTSC) and 1080/50i (PAL) systems
The unit is compatible with 50i and 60i systems. You can switch these input signals using the menu setting (p. 53). This compatibility allows you to record (download) or play back (upload) both 50i and 60i formatted signals with your VCR, personal computer, or other equipment.
However, the unit cannot convert the color system of the signals.
The unit set in 60i system has a field frequency of 59.94Hz.
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High definition downconvert function
When you want to playback a tape recorded in the HDV format, you can dowoncovert any images to output them. This function allows you to preview recorded-images on a regular monitor. Also, you can select an aspect ratio from the SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX, or EDGE CROP (side cut).
16:9 Built-in color LCD monitor
The unit has a 3.5-type color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor that lets you verify images on the spot. You can see the setup menus, audio levels, and system statuses. Menus and data can be superimposed over the picture being displayed.
Multiple input/output interfaces
The 
HDV/DV jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks (output only), S VIDEO jacks and VIDEO jacks and AUDIO jacks are equipped on the unit and enable the connection with various devices.
A variety of buttons and switches for VCR operations
This unit provides a variety of buttons for VCR operations, such as the INPUT SELECT switch, the AUDIO REC LEVEL (VOL), the PHONE LEVEL control knob, and the STATUS CHECK button.
Time code and user bits
On this unit, you can use time code and user bits. Using the menu, these can be set easily.
Screen Language Setting
You can select the language.
The default setting is indicated in English.
See page 52 to change the screen language.
Compatible with InfoLITHIUM series
InfoLITHIUM (L series) batteries allow you to use a DC power supply.
InfoLITHIUM batteries are lithium batteries to communicate with compatible equipment. They display how much battery power has been remained.
Compact size allowing vertical installation
The compact size of the unit allows installation in a vertical position and saves space. During non-linear editing, you can install the unit in a vertical position next to the personal computer and save working space.
Fan-less design
To provide noise-free operation, this unit has been designed without using an exhaust fan.
Easy maintenance functions
•Self-diagnostics/alarm functions: The system automatically detects an invalid operation, an invalid connection or a malfunction, and displays a description, a cause and a recovery method on the LCD monitor and outputs the data as analog video signals.
•Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts four types of time data—operating time, drum rotation time, tape running time, and tape threading/ unthreading. The digital hours data are indicated on the menu.
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Location and Function of Parts
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Front Panel
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1 Indicator section |
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(see page 8) |
1 1 (on/standby) switch/ |
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1 (on/standby) lamp |
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6 Operation panel |
2 Remote sensor |
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2 Tape transport control |
3 PHONE LEVEL control knob |
section (see page 13) |
4 PHONES jack |
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5 LCD monitor |
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1 1 (on/standby) switch/ 1 (on/standby) lamp |
4 PHONES jack |
Press this switch to turn the unit on. The 1 on/standby |
Connect stereo headphones for monitoring sounds |
lamp lights up in green. |
during the recording or playback. The audio signal you |
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want to monitor can be selected in [AUDIO MONI] on |
2 Remote sensor |
the [AUDIO SET] menu. (p. 47) |
3 PHONE LEVEL control knob |
5 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor |
Controls the volume of the headphones connected into |
Displays the playback or EE1) pictures. Also, |
the PHONES jack 4. |
superimposed time data, status information, menus, |
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audio level meters, etc. are displayed. |
6 Operation panel
1 Indicator section
1 q (cassette) indicator
2 CHG (charge) indicator
3 50 indicator
4 60 indicator
5 HDV indicator
6 DVCAM indicator
7 HDV-i.LINK indicator
8 DV-i.LINK indicator
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1) “EE” stands for “Electric to Electric.” In EE mode, the video and audio signals input to the VCR’s recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic conversion circuits but output via electric circuits only. This mode is used to check the input signals and adjust input levels. The pictures output in EE mode are referred to as EE pictures.
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1 q (cassette) indicator
Lights up when a digital video cassette is loaded. Does not light up while the cassette compartment opens or the cassette is not loaded.
This indicator flashes while a cassette is being removed.
For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes” on page 22.
2 CHG (charge) indicator
Lights up while charging the battery pack (not supplied) attached to the rear of the unit. When the 1 (on/standby) switch is standby and the battery pack is attached, the unit will automatically enter charging mode.
When the battery pack is fully charged, the indicator turns off.
For details, see “Using the optional battery” on page 65.
3 50 indicator
Lights up when:
•During EE mode or recording when [50i/60i SEL] on the [OTHERS] menu is set to 50i.
•50i or PAL formatted video signals are input to the 
HDV/DV jack.
•A tape that has 50i or PAL formatted video signals is being played back.
4 60 indicator
Lights up when:
•During EE mode or recording when [50i/60i SEL] on the [OTHERS] menu is set to 60i.
•60i or NTSC formatted video signals are input to the 
HDV/DV jack.
•A tape that has 60i or NTSC formatted video signals is being played back.
5 HDV indicator
Lights up when the unit is in the following operating status.
•When a tape recorded in the HDV format is being played back.
•When HDV formatted video signals are input through the i.LINK interface.
•When [VCR HDV/DV] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu
is set to [HDV].*
*This indicator lights up when there is no input signal, [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and the immediately preceding signal input was recorded in HDV format.
6 DVCAM indicator
Lights up when the unit is in the following operating status.
•When a tape recorded in the DVCAM format is being played back.
•When [
REC MODE] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DVCAM].
Note
Neither the HDV indicator nor the DVCAM indicator lights up when a tape recorded in the DV format is being played back.
7 HDV-i.LINK indicator
Lights up when HDV formatted video signals are input/output through the i.LINK interface.
8 DV-i.LINK indicator
Lights up when DVCAM/DV (SP mode) formatted signals are input/output through the i.LINK interface.
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Section behind the Operation Panel
1 Upper control section
3 Tape transport control section
2 Audio control section
1 Upper control section
1 LCD BRIGHT button
2 DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
3 TC/U-BIT button
4 INPUT SELECT switch
8 MENU button
9 EXEC button
0 f/F button
7 LCD ON/OFF switch
6 INDEX button
5 STATUS CHECK button
1 LCD BRIGHT (+/–) button
Adjust the brightness of the LCD panel. +: Brightens.
–: Dims.
2 DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
Superimposes data items such as the time code upon pictures.
If you keep pressing this button while the unit is turned off and the battery pack is attached, charge level of the battery pack and the remaining time that you can playback will be displayed. (p. 65)
3 TC/U-BIT button
Displays time data. Every time you press this button the time code or the user bits are displayed alternately.
(p. 40)
4 INPUT SELECT switch
You can select HDV/DV, S VIDEO, or VIDEO to input signals.
The type of selected signal is displayed on the Data screen on the LCD monitor on the front panel. When HDV/DV is selected, input the signal you selected in [VCR HDV/DV] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu. (p. 48)
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Notes
•If you change this selector, the screen may momentarily becomes bright or noise may appear. This noise will be recorded.
•Do not change this switch setting during recording. If you change the setting of this switch during recording, the recorded image will be interrupted for several seconds. Recording will restart after the internal circuit is switched. During this time, no image is recorded.
Also, the unit may mistakenly recognize a copyright protected signals that has been input.
5 STATUS CHECK button
Press this button to check the audio setting and output setting information (see page 20). When you press the f/F button, you can switch the screens between audio information and output information.
6 INDEX button
Press this button during recording to mark an index. If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily find the scene later.
For details on index, see “Recording Functions” on page 34.
7 LCD ON/OFF switch
Press this switch to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF.
8 MENU button
Press this button to display the menus.
For details of the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on page 45.
9 EXEC (execute) button
Press this button to change the setting on the menu items.
0 f/F buttons
Press these buttons to move around in the menu or status check items, or select the menu and items.
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2 Audio control section
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1 AUTO/MANU (manual) audio switch
Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode. AUTO: The recording level is automatically
adjusted in accordance with an input audio. MANU: Enables the AUDIO REC LEVEL control
knobs.
*When this switch is set to MANU, CH1/3 and CH2/4 control knobs are both set to manual mode.
Notes
•When i.LINK signals are input to the unit, the sound recorded retains the signal level input, regardless of the setting of this switch. You cannot adjust the audio level with AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs.
•If you input a sound whose level exceeds the acceptable range, the recorded sound will be distorted.
2AUDIO REC LEVEL (VOL) (recording level adjustment) control knobs
When intending to perform normal recording, by using these knobs, adjust the levels of the analog audio signals input to the unit (channel 1 and 2). When intending to perform audio dubbing, using these knobs, adjust the levels of channel 3 and 4.
These knobs are enabled only when the AUTO/MANU (manual) audio switch is set to MANU.
1 AUTO/MANU (manual) audio switch
2 AUDIO REC LEVEL (VOL)
(recording level adjustment) control knobs
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3 Tape transport control section
1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator
2 REC (record) button/indicator
3 PAUSE button/indicator
4 FF (fast forward) button/indicator
5 PLAY button/indicator
6 REW (rewind) button/indicator
7 STOP button
Note: You can operate all buttons above except AUDIO
DUB with the operation panel closed.
1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator
Use this button to dub sounds. The indicator lights up while sounds are being dubbed.
For details on audio dubbing, see “Audio Dubbing” on page 43.
2 REC (record) button/indicator
When you press the PLAY button while holding this button down, the PLAY and REC indicators light up and recording begins.
Note
You can record in the HDV/DVCAM and the DV formats in SP mode.
LP mode is not supported.
3 PAUSE button/indicator
When you press this button during recording, playing, or audio dubbing, the current operation goes into the pause mode. Pressing this button again resumes the operation. The indicator lights up while the unit is in the pause mode.
4 FF (fast forward) button/indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights up and the tape is fast forwarded. During fast forward, the picture does not appear on the monitor.
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, hold this button down during fast forward, playback or in the playback pause mode.
5 PLAY button/indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights and playback begins.
Notes
•If the unit is playing a portion of a tape where the recording formats are switched between HDV, DVCAM, and DV or where the format of the system signals are changed between 50i and 60i, the picture and sound will be distorted on such a portion.
•You can play back a tape recorded in the HDV/ DVCAM/DV format in SP mode. LP mode is not supported.
6 REW (rewind) button/indicator
When you press this button, the indicator lights and the tape starts rewinding. During the rewind, the picture does not appear on the monitor.
To locate a scene while monitoring the picture, hold this button down during rewind, playback or in the playback pause mode.
7 STOP button
Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation.
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Inside of the Front Panel
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1 RESET button
Press this button to clear all settings including the date and time. Use the tip of a ball-point pen or similar tool to press this button.
2 EJECT (cassette eject) button
Press this button to insert or remove a cassette. When you press this button, the cassette tray comes up automatically. Place the cassette in this tray and press down 
. After the cassette tray is retracted automatically, close the front panel.
3 Cassette compartment
Insert a cassette.
For details of cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes” on page 21.
1 RESET button
2 EJECT button
3 Cassette compartment
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Rear Panel
1 S VIDEO jacks |
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2 VIDEO jacks |
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3 AUDIO jacks |
7 Battery terminal |
4 COMPONENT OUT |
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jacks |
8 BATT RELEASE button |
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5 LANC jack |
9 DC IN jack |
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6 HDV/DV jack |
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1 S VIDEO jacks
To connect a device equipped with an S-video jack, use the S VIDEO jack on the unit. If you use the S VIDEO jack, you can input/output high-quality video with less signal deterioration than the standard VIDEO jack.
Text data such as the time code, menus, and alarm messages are superimposed on an external monitor connected to the S VIDEO jack (p. 19).
2 VIDEO jacks
Use to input and output analog video signals.
Text data is superimposed on a monitor in the same way as a S VIDEO jack connection (p. 19).
3 AUDIO jacks
Use to input and output analog audio signals. During normal recording, sounds are recorded onto channels 1 and 2. During audio dubbing, sounds are dubbed onto channels 3 and 4.
Note
In the audio dubbing mode, the CH1/3 and CH2/4 jacks function as the channel 3 and channel 4 input jacks, respectively.
4 COMPONENT OUT (output) jacks
Use to output component signals.
To connect a device equipped with the component video input connector, use the COMPONENT OUT jack on the unit. If you use the COMPONENT OUT jack, you can output high-quality video with even less signal deterioration than the S VIDEO jack.
You can set the output video format by using [COMPONENT] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu. Text data is superimposed on a monitor in the same way as a S VIDEO jack connection (p. 19).
Notes
•The output level of the COMPONENT OUT jack is as follows:
Y: 1 Vp-p (480i NTSC/576i PAL: 0.3 V sync negative)
Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr: 700 mVp-p (100% color bar), output impedance 75 Ω (ohms)
You might need to change output signals. This depends on the device you connect.
•The COMPONENT OUT jacks of this unit are optimized for high-definition (HD) video output. Therefore, the EE pictures of NTSC (480i) and PAL (576i) are converted into simple video signals. When you use EE pictures, note the following restrictions on dubbing to another equipment and displaying on a monitor television. These restrictions apply when you output NTSC (480i) and PAL (576i) signals from the COMPONENT OUT jacks.
– Since the effective display range of the luminance signal and chrominance signal is different, a portion consisting only of the chrominance signal exists in the underscan video portion.
– Since the jitter (jitter of entire screen) of input video signals is absorbed, the video signal is forcibly reset in the underscan portion. You can see this process in the underscan portion using an
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– The output level of the luminance signal is different from the specified value.
The above symptom is not a malfunction. This condition will not affect images to be recorded on a tape.The specified video signals are output from the S VIDEO or VIDEO OUT jacks even in EE mode. When you use this unit to input HDV signals from the i.LINK jack and down-convert them to NTSC (480i) or PAL (576i) signals, the specified video signals are output.
•If you want to output video signals to the VIDEO, S VIDEO, or COMPONENT OUT jack without text data, select the [OTHERS] menu, [DISP OUTPUT], then [LCD PANEL] (default setting). Or press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button on the unit, the DATA CODE and SEARCH SELECT button on the Remote Commander to clear the text data on the monitor screen depending on the displayed items.
•During EE mode or recording, the subcarrier of the color signal to be output from this unit is not synchronized with the horizontal sync signal. The color of the picture or the horizontal sync signal may be distorted depending on the type of monitor connected to the unit.
•The unit only can accept standard video signals.
If you input the types of video signals shown below, recorded picture and sound may be distorted.
–Signals from some home game machines
–Blue background screen or gray background screen from a consumer VCR
–Pictures played at a speed other than normal by a VCR that does not have the TBC (Time Base Corrector)
–Video signals in which the sync signals are distorted
–Signals from a defective cassette (tape or recording condition is bad) played by an analog VCR that does not have TBC
5 LANC jack
Use when controlling the tape transport operation of the unit using a device that has a LANC1) jack.
Notes
•The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions. A device that is set to LANC-S mode cannot be connected to this unit. Either this, the unit or the other device may not operate properly.
•If the device you connect to this unit has a SHUTTLE A/B switching function and a LANC-M function, set the device to the SHUTTLE A mode for processing HDV signals and set it to the SHUTTLE B mode for processing DVCAM/DV (SP mode) signals.
•The LANC connection transmits signals such as control signals, time code, time counter data, and status data.
•Jacks labeled CONTROL L have the same function as LANC jacks.
•When using this unit as a player, set the LANC mode on the recorder to M. A device that does not have an M / S switching function cannot be used to control this unit.
•You cannot use LANC to perform power control.
•You may have some difficulties when you edit using an HDV formatted tape.
Refer to the “Notes” in “Editing (Connecting with a Personal Computer)” on page 39.
6 HDV/DV jack (4-pin)
Used to input/output the digital signal that complies with the i.LINK standard. Use when a device connected to the unit has an i.LINK jack. If you connect the unit and another device using HDV/DV jacks, you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by means of digital signal processing. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the external device.
Note
This jack can accept only HDV/DV/DVCAM signals.
For details , see “About i.LINK” on page 72.
7 Battery terminal
For details on batteries, see “Preparing the Power Supply” on page 22.
8 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button
Press this button to eject and remove a battery.
9 DC IN jack
Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.
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Supplied Remote Commander
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1 SEARCH SELECT buttons
Press these buttons to search for scenes using the search function.
For details on the search function, see “Searching using the search function” on page 30.
2 Buttons for playing at various speeds
You can play back a tape at normal speed or at a speed other than normal with these buttons.
For details, see “Playing at various speeds” on page 28.
3 PAUSE button
4 REW (rewind) button
5 PLAY button
6 DATA CODE button
Press this button to display the data codes (recording date/time, camera data).
For details on data codes, see “Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape” on page 27.
7 INDEX WRITE button
Press this button during the recording to mark an index.
For details on an index, see “Marking an index” on page 34.
8 REC (record) buttons
When you press both these buttons at the same time, the REC indicator and PLAY indicator on the front panel light and recording begins.
9 STOP button
0 FF (fast forward) button
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Location and Function of Parts
Notes
•The command mode of the supplied Remote commander is set to VTR4. You cannot change this setting.
•Set [REMOTE CTRL] on the [OTHERS] menu to [ON] to enable the Remote Commander to control the unit.
•In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4. If you want to disable the control from any Remote Commander, set [REMOTE CTRL] on the [OTHERS] menu to [OFF].
Battery installation
1 Push and slide the lid to open.
2 Install two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with the correct polarity.
Be sure to install the battery from the # side.
Notes on batteries
•Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries.
•Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix different types of batteries.
•If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. If the batteries have leaked, remove them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace the batteries with new ones.
To remove the batteries
Remove the lid as step 1 and take out the batteries.
3 Replace the lid.
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Displaying Various Data
This unit can display various superimposed text data on the built-in LCD monitor and also an external monitor connected to the unit. To display text data on an external monitor, set [DISP OUTPUT] on the [OTHERS] menu to [V-OUT/PANEL]. You can turn ON/OFF various text data display by pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.
Menu screen
Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. You can change or confirm the menu item settings on this screen.
For details on the menu, see “Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus” on page 45.
AUDIO SET
AUDIO MONI
AUDIO MIX
AUDIO MODE
AUDIO LOCK
AUDIO LIMIT
[ MENU ] : END
Data screen
You can display the data screen by pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button when the unit is turned on. You can confirm important information for normal recording or playback, such as time code or remaining tape time, on the screen.
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The text data superimposed on an external monitor connected to the VIDEO, S VIDEO, or COMPONENT OUT jack is the same as those superimposed on the LCD monitor. If you set [COMPONENT] on the [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [1080i/480i]* for the output from COMPONENT OUT jack during HDV playback, only the tape transport mode indicator and time counter are displayed as text data.
*When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i. This setting value is [1080i/576i] when [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i.
1 Remaining battery
When you use this unit with a battery, the battery remaining time is displayed. This information may not be displayed correctly depending on the operating status and the environment.
2 Format indicator
[HDV1080i], [DVCAM], or [DV SP] are displayed.
3 50i/60i indicator
4 Alarm indicator
Displays an alarm indicator.
For details on alarm indicators, see “Warning indicators and messages” on page 59.
5 Tape transport mode indicator
Displays the tape transport mode.
6 Time code or user bits indicator
Every time you press the TC/U-BIT button, the time code or user bits are displayed alternately.
TC : [00:00:00:00] or [00:00.00:00]
In the drop frame mode, a period (.) is displayed between the minute value and second value. U-BIT : [00 00 00 00]
Note
When you playback a tape without setting a time code or user bit record, or without seting a time code recorded in different formats, the unit cannot display them correctly.
7 Remaining tape time indicator
Displays the remaining tape time.
For details, see “[ REMAINING]” on page 52.
Note
When you insert a cassette in which the tape has been rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show the remaining tape time. The remaining tape time is displayed after the tape runs for a while.
8 INPUT SELECT indicator
Changes according to the position of the INPUT SELECT switch. ([HDV/DV IN], [S VIDEO IN] or [VIDEO IN])
9(Index) indicator
Displays when an index has been marked.
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Displaying Various Data
0 Search indicator
Displays the search mode when you search for scenes using the Remote Commander.
For details on the search function, see “Searching using the search function” on page 30.
qa Audio mode indicator
In the recording mode, displays 
when you select [FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] on the [AUDIO SET] menu. When you select [FS48K], 
is displayed.
During playback or audio dubbing, displays the audio mode recorded on the tape. During the i.LINK input, displays the audio mode of the signal input to 
HDV/ DV jack.
Notes
•The audio mode will not be displayed when [VCR HDV/DV] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [HDV].
•Signals other than the HDV/DVCAM lock mode will
become non-standard audio and / is displayed during playback or when the signal is input from the HDV/DV jack.
qs Audio level meters
They are displayed when the AUTO/MANU audio switch is set to MANU.
Notes
•The audio level meters will not be displayed when the INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/DV.
•When [AUDIO MIX] is set to [CH3, CH4] in the [AUDIO SET] menu, the audio level meters will display CH3 on the CH1 indicator and CH4 on the CH2 indicator.
qd Date/time and camera data indicator
When you press the DATA CODE button of the Remote Commander, you can switch the display between recording date/time and camera data.
For details on the date/time and camera data indicator, see “Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape” on page 27.
STATUS CHECK screen
You can confirm the setting values of the following items by pressing the STATUS CHECK button.
•[AUDIO] settings such as [AUDIO MONI] and [AUDIO MIX]
•[OUTPUT] settings such as [VCR HDV/DV], [COMPONENT], [i.LINK CONV] and [DOWN CONVERT]
Every time you press the f/F button, you can switch the display between audio-related settings and outputrelated settings.
Press the STATUS CHECK button again to make the status check screen off.
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Notes
•The information items displayed on the [AUDIO] screen during playback on this unit are different from those displayed while video signals are input through the i.LINK interface.
•The audio level meters will display the output signal level during playback and input signal level during recording.
•When [AUDIO MIX] is set to [CH3, CH4] in the [AUDIO SET] menu, the audio level meters will display CH3 on the CH1 indicator and CH4 on the CH2 indicator.
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Chapter2
Playback and
Recording
Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes
Usable cassettes
We recommend you to use a digital master cassette (PHDVM-63DM) and a Mini-DV/DVCAM cassette for recording in the HDV/DV format.
We recommend you to use a Mini-DVCAM cassette, or digital master cassette (PHDVM-63DM) for recording in the DVCAM format.
Cassette memory
Some Mini-DV and Mini-DVCAM cassettes have the cassette memory 
mark. This unit, however, does not support cassette memory.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, slide in the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette so that the red portion becomes visible. To record on a tape, slide out the switch so that the red portion is hidden.
Checking the tape for slack
Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack.
Paper clip, etc.
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Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes
Preparing the Power Supply
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor and the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on this unit. Next, connect the power plug to an AC outlet. When you disconnect the power cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet first.
PRECAUTION
Even if this unit is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC adapter.
Notes
1 Open the front panel.
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•Never short-circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor or battery terminal with a metal object. A short circuit can damage the unit.
•Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs.
•Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on the unit for the first time.
Refer to page 52 on how to set the date and time.
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes
To insert a cassette
Notes
•Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be damaged.
•Do not eject/load the cassette in a place subject to light. The internal sensor of the unit may operate incorrectly if too much light falls on the unit.
2 Press the EJECT button while the AC adaptor or battery is attached to the unit.
The cassette tray will come out automatically.
3 After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit.
Note
If the cassette does not load or is loaded only halfway, eject it once, then insert it again. In such a case, if you insert the cassette forcibly, the cassette may not be loaded properly or malfunctions may occur.
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After the cassette tray is automatically retracted, close the front panel. Confirm that the q (cassette) indicator is lit.
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Removing the cassette
1 Open the front panel.
2 Press the EJECT button while the AC adaptor or battery is attached to the unit.
The cassette tray will come out automatically.
3 Remove the cassette and press 
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The cassette tray is automatically retracted.
4 Close the front panel.
Notes on Playback/Recording
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not successful due to a malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
On recording
You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this unit. If you start recording protected video and audio signals, a warning appears on the monitor screen and the unit stops recording. During recording, do not change the INPUT SELECT switch setting. If you do so, the unit may mistakenly recognize that a copyright control signal has been input.
On playback
When you play back software having copyright protected signals on this unit, you may not be able to copy it onto other equipment.
Limitations caused by differences in format
The unit can record and play back tapes recorded in HDV1080i/DVCAM format. It can also record and play back tapes recorded in DV format (SP mode).
However, due to differences in format, you may not be able to play back or edit some tapes affected by recording conditions of the tape (e.g., a tape originally recorded in DV format is dubbed in DVCAM format). You can play back for HDV 720/30p format, while you cannot output the video signals from HDV/DV jack.
For details, see “Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM and DV Format” on page 68.
If a tape has both a portion recorded in the HDV/ DVCAM format and one recorded in the DV format (SP mode), the following limitations are applied when you play back the tape with this unit:
•The image may be distorted and noise may occur at the point where the recording format changes on the tape.
•The tape transport control buttons may be disabled until the tape speed is stabilized.
Note on playback on other equipment
A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back with the devices not compatible with the HDV 1080i format. We recommend confirming the contents of the tape by playing back the tape before playing back it on another video equipment.
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