SONY HVR-M35U, HVR-M35N, HVR-N35E, HVR-N35P User Manual

3-276-290-11 (1)

Digital HD

Videocassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

HVR-M35U/M35N/M35E/M35P

© 2008 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Overview
	Features......................................................................................................	4
	Location and Function of Parts................................................................	6
	Front Panel .......................................................................................................	6
	Rear Panel ......................................................................................................	16
	Supplied Remote Commander .......................................................................	23
	Displaying Various Data..........................................................................	25
Chapter 2	Playback and Recording
	Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes ......................................	30
	Preparing the Power Supply...........................................................................	31
	Turning the Power on.....................................................................................	31
	Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes ...........................................................................	31
	Notes on Playback/Recording........................................................................	32
	Recording Format and Input/Output Signals ........................................	33
	Major Differences among HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV Formats ..............	33
	Input/Output Signals in EE Mode..................................................................	33
	Recording Input Signals and Recording Formats ..........................................	34
	Playback Tape Format and Output Signals....................................................	35
	Playback ...................................................................................................	37
	Connections for Playback ..............................................................................	37
	Settings for Playback .....................................................................................	39
	Playback Procedures ......................................................................................	39
	Playback Functions ........................................................................................	40
	Auto Repeat (CUSTOM REPEAT) ...............................................................	43
	EDGE CROP MARKER ...............................................................................	45
	MARKER BURN ..........................................................................................	46
	Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder ........................................	47
	Connections for Recording ............................................................................	47
	Settings for Recording ...................................................................................	49
	Recording Procedures ....................................................................................	51
	Recording Functions ......................................................................................	51
Chapter 3	Utilizing the Time Code
	Setting the Time Code and User Bits.....................................................	53
	Using the Internal Time Code Generator.......................................................	53
	Time Code Output....................................................................................	58

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Chapter 4	Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack, Duplication,
	Audio Dubbing, and Connecting a Computer
	Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack............................	59
	Connections for Dubbing ...............................................................................	59
	Dubbing Procedures.......................................................................................	60
	Duplication (Generating a work tape with the same time code) .........	61
	Audio Dubbing .........................................................................................	65
	Editing (Connecting a Computer) ..........................................................	67
	Connecting the Unit to a Computer ...............................................................	67
	Preparations....................................................................................................	68
Chapter 5	Adjusting and Setting Through Menus
	Operating Menus .....................................................................................	70
	Menu Structure...............................................................................................	71
	Menu Contents ...............................................................................................	72
Chapter 6	Maintenance
	Troubleshooting ......................................................................................	86
	Warning Indicators and Messages.........................................................	93
	Notes on Use............................................................................................	95
	Notes on the Videocassette Recorder.............................................................	95
	Cleaning of the Video Heads .........................................................................	95
	Notes on the Video Cassettes.........................................................................	96
	Notes on the LCD Screen...............................................................................	97
	About Moisture Condensation .......................................................................	97
	Digital Hours Meter .......................................................................................	98
	About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery.......................................................	98
	Notes on the License ......................................................................................	98

Appendix

Notes on Dubbing	.................................................................................... 99
About i.LINK ...........................................................................................	102
Specifications ........................................................................................	103
Index .......................................................................................................	106
Submenu Index......................................................................................	108

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Chapter1

Overview

Features

The HVR-M35U/M35N/M35E/M35P is a digital HD videocassette recorder supporting the HDV and DVCAM/DV formats. The unit produces stable, superior picture quality using digital processing and by separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video).

The main features of the unit are described below.

HDV/DVCAM/DV format

The unit can perform HDV/DVCAM/DV recording and playback on a DVCAM format or DV format video cassette.

•HDV format: The unit can perform HDV (HighDefinition Digital Video) recording and playback. The compression system of the HDV format is the MPEG2 system adopted in high-definition broadcasting and the Blu-ray Disc System. The unit adopts the 1080 scanning lines (interlaced 1080/60i, 1080/50i, progressive 1080/24p, 1080/30p and 1080/25p) format of the HDV specifications. The recording bit rate is approximately 25 Mbps. The unit is equipped with i.LINK and SDI (output) digital interfaces, and can be digitally connected with HDV-compatible televisions or 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. The unit provides both DVCAM format recording/playback and DV format in SP mode recording/playback.

For details, see “Major Differences among HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV Formats” on page 33.

Compatible with both interlaced and progressive HDV recording/playback

The unit can record or play back HDV 1080/60i, 1080/ 24p, 1080/30p, 1080/50i and 1080/25p videos.

Also, the unit can play back HDV 720/30p, 720/24p and 720/25p videos.

(For recording, signals can be input only via an i.LINK digital interface.)

Compatible with HDV 4-channel audio playback

The unit can play back 4-channel sound recorded in HDV format.

High definition down convert function

When you want to play back a tape recorded in HDV format, you can down convert images to output them. This function allows you to preview recorded-images on a monitor which is not compatible with the HighDefinition (HD) format. Also, you can select an aspect ratio from SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX (except HDV/ DV jack output), or EDGE CROP.

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16:9 Built-in color LCD monitor

The unit has a 2.7-type 16:9 color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor that lets you verify images on the spot. You can see the setup menus, audio levels, and system status. Menus and data can be superimposed over the picture being displayed.

Speaker

Using a built-in monaural speaker, you can easily monitor the sound being played back or sound being recorded.

Time code and user bits

On the unit, you can use both time code and user bits. Using the menu, these can be set easily.

The unit can output time code to an external device via the TC OUT jack.

JOG AUDIO function

If you use the optional DSRM-10 remote control unit (not supplied), audio can be monitored at various playback speeds in jog/shuttle mode. (Jog audio cannot be output when the tape is recorded in HDV format.)

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Multiple input/output interfaces

The following jacks are provided with the unit and enable connection with various devices:

•Input jacks: S VIDEO IN jack, VIDEO IN jack and AUDIO IN jacks

•Output jacks: HD/SD SDI OUT jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack, AES/EBU OUT jacks, AUDIO OUT jacks, MONITOR jacks and TC OUT jack

•Input-output jack: HDV/DV jack

About SDI

SDI is an abbreviation of Serial Digital Interface. Uncompressed HD/SD video signals are output from the HD/SD SDI OUT jack of this unit.

About AES/EBU

AES/EBU is a format used to transmit uncompressed digital audio signals. An AES/EBU jack can output two channels of signals at a time.

A variety of buttons and switches for VCR operations

The unit provides a variety of buttons for VCR operations, such as an INPUT SELECT switch, AUDIO REC LEVEL, PHONE LEVEL control knobs, and a STATUS CHECK button.

Screen Language Setting

You can select the language to be used for screen displays.

The default language setting is English.

See “LANGUAGE” in the “OTHERS” menu on page 83 for details on how to change the screen language.

Easy maintenance functions

•Self-diagnostics/alarm functions:

The system automatically detects an invalid operation, bad connection, or a malfunction, and displays a description, a cause, and a recovery method on the LCD monitor and outputs this information to the HD/ SD SDI OUT jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks,

S VIDEO OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack, and MONITOR jack.

•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 is indicated on the menu.

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Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

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1 q (cassette) indicator qf Cassette compartment

	2 KEY INH (key inhibit) switch	4Indicator section
		(see page 14)
	3 Remote sensor	2Tape transport control
		section (see page 11)
	4 ON/STANDBY	qd EJECT button
	switch and lamp
	5 TIMER switch	3Audio control section
		(see page 13)
	6 AUDIO MONITOR
	SELECT switch
	7 5/i LEVEL control
	knob
	8 i (phones) jack

9 INDEX (A1) button	1Monitor display section
qa Speaker (Bottom panel)	(see page 9)
q; INPUT SELECT switch	qs DISPLAY OUTPUT
	switch

a q (cassette) indicator

Lights when a digital video cassette is loaded.

Does not light up when there is no cassette loaded in the unit.

This indicator blinks while a cassette is being ejected.

For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes” on page 31.

b KEY INH (key inhibit) switch

Turning on this switch disables all buttons to prevent accidental button operations.

Notes

• Even when this switch is set to ON, the switches 5, 6, q;, qs, and 3-1, the knobs 7 and 3-2, and

the switch 2-1 on the rear panel can be used.

• Even when you set this switch to ON, you can operate the unit with the Remote Commander, or via the LANC jack, CONTROL S jack, and HDV/DV jack.

c Remote sensor

Note

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. To disable control from a Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL S].

d ON/STANDBY switch and lamp

The ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in green or red when the POWER switch on the rear panel of the unit is in the “|” position (ON). Press this switch while the lamp is lit in red (in the standby mode) to turn the unit on, and the lamp lights up in green. When you press this switch again, the unit goes into the standby mode.

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Notes

•When the ON/STANDBY lamp is out, this switch does not operate. Press the “|” (ON) marked side of the POWER switch on the rear panel before operating the ON/STANDBY switch.

For details on the POWER switch, see “POWER (main power) switch” on page 17.

•When the KEY INH switch 2 is set to ON, the ON/ STANDBY switch does not operate. Set the KEY INH switch to OFF to enable the ON/STANDBY switch.

e TIMER switch

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

REPEAT:

When power is supplied to the unit, the tape rewinds to its beginning automatically and playback starts. When one of the following items on the tape are detected, auto repeat playback starts automatically.

–Index signals

–An unrecorded portion

–A portion recorded in a format set by other than [AUTO] in [HDV/DV SEL] of the [IN/OUT REC] menu

–Tape end

Auto Repeat also functions if you set this switch to REPEAT during playback or rewind.

For details on Auto Repeat, see “Auto Repeat (CUSTOM REPEAT)” on page 43 and “CUSTOM REPEAT” in the “VTR SET” menu on page 80.

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

connected to the unit.

Note

The setting of this switch still activates the unit even when the KEY INH switch 2 is set to ON.

f AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch

For 4-channel audio output, use this switch to select the audio channel to be output via the MONITOR AUDIO jack on the rear panel of the unit, as well as from the i (phones) jack 8 and the Speaker qa.

CH-1/2: channels 1/2 only

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

Notes
• During audio dubbing, if you want to listen to the
sound recorded on the tape, set this switch to CH-1/2;
if you want to listen to the sound being dubbed, set the
switch to CH-3/4. (Only channels 3 and 4 can be used		1Chapter
dubbing, set this switch to CH-3/4, then press the
to dub.) To check the sound to be dubbed before
AUDIO DUB button while the unit is in the stop mode.		Overview
to dub (channels 3 and 4) for a short period of time.
Then you can listen to the sound of the channels used

For details on audio dubbing, see page 65. Also refer to the instructions for the “AUDIO DUB (A2) 1” button on page 11.

•The setting of this switch is also effective for 4- channel audio HDV signal output.

•When the audio mode is 2-channel and this switch is set to CH-3/4, no sound is emitted whether the format is HDV or DV.

•When this switch is set to MIX, the sound of the mixed level of the pair of channel 1 and 3 and that of channels 2 and 4 is output.

g 5/i (speaker/phones) LEVEL control knob

Controls the volume of the speaker qa on the bottom plate of the unit as well as that of the headphones connected to the i (phones) jack 8.

•The volume of the speaker and headphones are set together. The volumes cannot be set separately.

•By changing the setting of [SPEAKER/BEEP] in [OTHERS] (page 84), you can switch the speaker audio output on and off.

h i (phones) jack

Connect stereo headphones for monitoring sound during recording or playback. The audio signals you want to monitor can be selected with the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch 6.

When headphones are connected, no sound is produced from the built-in speaker.

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i INDEX (A1) button

Press this button to write an index mark while recording. Indexing is useful when you search for scenes on a tape. Also, this button can be used as the ASSIGN (A1) button.

For details on Indexing, see “Recording Functions” on page 51.

When you change the ASSIGN button’s setting with [ASSIGN [A1]] of [ASSIGN BTN] in the [OTHERS] menu, this button executes the function you have set.

For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” in the “OTHERS” menu on page 83.

j INPUT SELECT switch

Use this button to select the signal input jack from the HDV/DV jack, S VIDEO IN jack, and VIDEO IN jack.

HDV/DV: Inputs a signal from the HDV/DV jack. S VIDEO: Inputs a signal from the S VIDEO IN jack. VIDEO: Inputs a signal from the VIDEO IN jack.

Notes

•Do not change the setting of this switch while recording is in progress, or it will cause noise to be added to images and sounds. Also, the part of the tape where the change of setting is applied will not be recorded properly. Also, the time code may be recorded discontinuously.

•If you change the setting of this switch while recording is in progress, the output signal via the HDV/DV jack may be interrupted. Also, the unit may detect signals, such as a copyright information signal, incorrectly.

•When a signal is input via the HDV/DV jack, the settings of the menus listed below are unavailable.

–60i/50i SEL

–AUDIO MODE

–AUDIO LOCK

–AGC CH1,2

–AGC CH3,4

–INPUT LEVEL (–10/–2/+4) switch in AUDIO IN

–AUDIO REC LEVEL control knob

–AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU/FIX) switch

k Speaker (bottom panel)

Use this speaker to monitor sounds in monaural during recording or playback. The volume control level and audio signals to be monitored are set to be the same as that of the headphones output. When headphones are connected, no sound is produced from the built-in speaker.

For details on the volume control, see “7 5/ i (speaker/ phones) LEVEL control knob” on page 7. For details on the headphones output, see “8 i (phones) jack” on page 7.

l DISPLAY OUTPUT switch

Selects the destination for the text data to be superimposed via output jacks.

OFF: Does not output text data to superimpose.

S VIDEO/VIDEO:

Superimposes text data to S VIDEO OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack and MONITOR VIDEO jack.

ALL: Superimposes text data to HD/SD SDI OUT jack, COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack and MONITOR VIDEO jack.

m EJECT button

Press this button to eject a cassette. If you press this button while a cassette is inside the unit, the cassette is ejected.

n Cassette compartment

Insert a standard-size or mini-size cassette.

For details on cassettes that can be used, see “Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes” on page 30.

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1 Monitor display section

4Indicator section

(see page 14)

1 J/j/K/k buttons

2 MENU button

3 EXEC (execute) button

4 STATUS CHECK

button

8 DISPLAY button

7 COUNTER SELECT button

6 RESET (Counter

reset) (A3) button

5 LCD (Liquid Crystal	2Tape transport
Display) monitor
	control section
	(see page 11)

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a J/j/K/k buttons

Use these buttons in making menu settings and other settings. You can adjust the brightness of images by pressing the J/j buttons, while the relevant data (format, the tape running mode) is displayed on the LCD screen.

The display of the brightness level adjustment disappears within a second after the adjustment completes.

While the time counter is displayed, you can move the position of the time counter up or down by pressing J/j buttons. When the small size time counter is displayed, the position of the time counter can be moved not only up and down, but also to the right and left by pressing the K/k buttons.

While the STATUS CHECK screen is displayed, you can switch the screen by pressing the J/j buttons.

b MENU button

Press this button to display the menu list on screen.

For details on the menus, see “Operating Menus” on page 70.

c EXEC (execute) button

Use this button in menu settings.

d STATUS CHECK button

Press this button to check the audio level and menu settings. To display the STATUS CHECK screen, press the STATUS CHECK button.

Every time you press the J/j buttons, the STATUS CHECK screen switches in the order of AUDIO, OUTPUT, ASSIGN, and CUSTOM REPEAT. To hide the STATUS CHECK screen, press the STATUS CHECK button again.

Note

The audio level meter display varies depending on the settings of [AUDIO MODE] in the [AUDIO SET] menu, the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch, and the audio mode on the tape played back.

e LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

Display the playback or EE 1) pictures. Also, superimposed time data, status information, menus, audio level meters, etc., are displayed.

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

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f RESET (Counter reset) (A3) button

Press this button when the count value of the counter is displayed. The count value is then reset to 0:00:00:00. Also, this button can be used as the ASSIGN (A3) button. When you change the ASSIGN button setting with [ASSIGN [A3]] of [ASSIGN BTN] in the [OTHERS] menu, this button executes the function you have set.

For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” in the “OTHERS” menu on page 83.

Notes

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

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

g COUNTER SELECT button

While the data or time counter is displayed, press this button to change the time counter display in the order of time code, user bits, and tape counter.

The count value of the tape counter (seven digits) is displayed on a ±12-hour cycle.

Note

The count value of the counter of the unit is determined by calculation based on the time code, that is, simple approximation. Therefore, in cases such as the following, the value may be inaccurate.

•There is a portion where the time code is not continuous on the tape you are using.

•The time code in both the drop frame mode and the non-drop frame mode are recorded on the tape you are using (only for 60i signals, including 24p/30p).

•There is a blank portion between recorded portions on the tape you are using.

•A tape recorded using the 50i system or 25p system is being used in the unit when [60i/50i SEL] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [60i].

•A tape recorded using the 60i system or 24p/30p system is being used in the unit when [60i/50i SEL] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [50i].

•[TC RUN] in the [TC/UB SET] menu is set to [FREE RUN].

h DISPLAY button

Use this button to change the text data displayed on the LCD monitor or the text data output from the video jacks on the rear panel of the unit. By pressing this button, the unit can be made to display the picture only, picture and data, or picture and time counter.

For details on the various data that can be displayed, see “Displaying Various Data” on page 25.

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2 Tape transport control section

1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing)

(A2) button / indicator

2 DUPLICATE button / indicator

3 REC (record) button / indicator

4 FF (fast forward) button / indicator

5 PLAY button / indicator

6 REW (rewind) button / indicator

7 STOP button

8 PAUSE button / indicator

aAUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) (A2) button / indicator

Use this button to dub sounds. The indicator lights while sounds are being dubbed. Also, this button can be used as the ASSIGN (A2) button.

For details on audio dubbing, see “Audio Dubbing” on page 65.

When the unit is in the stop mode, and the INPUT SELECT switch is set to other than HDV/DV and color bars are not displayed, you can check the EE signals of the sound (channels 3 and 4) to be dubbed by pressing this button. While the operation is in progress, the indicator lights. To stop the operation, press the STOP button.

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “IN/OUT REC” menu on page 77.

When you change ASSIGN buttons setting with [ASSIGN [A2]] of [ASSIGN BTN] in the [OTHERS] menu, this button executes the function you have set.

For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” on page 83.

b DUPLICATE button/indicator

Use this button to duplicate a tape, including the time code. While duplication is in progress, the indicator lights.

For details on the duplicate function, see “Duplication (Generating a work tape with the same time code)” on page 61.

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

For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “IN/OUT REC” menu on page 77.

For details on time codes, see “HVR-M35U/M35N/M35E/ M35P time codes” on page 57.

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c REC (record) button / indicator

When you press and hold this button, then press the PLAY button, each indicator lights and recording starts. If you press this button while the tape is stopped, you can check EE picture and audio signals for a short time.

1Chapter	When the HDV/DV jack is selected, if [HDV/DV IN
	TC] in the [TC/UB SET] menu is set to [EXTERNAL],
	you can also check the EE time code signals. Press the
Overview	STOP button to end the check.
	on page 77.
	For details, see “EE/PB SEL” in the “IN/OUT REC” menu
	For details on time codes, see “TC/UB SET” on page 81.

Notes

•The unit does not have an LP recording mode for the consumer DV format. Only SP recording mode is available.

•To set the unit to recording pause mode with the DSRM-10 remote control unit (not supplied), press the PAUSE button while holding down the PLAY button to set the unit to the playback pause mode, then press the REC button on the DSRM-10.

•When the recording mode is set to HDV format, it may take a few seconds to start recording. During this time, the REC indicator blinks.

d FF (fast forward) button / indicator

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

For details on the [VTR SET] menu, see “VTR SET” on page 80.

Notes

•If you set [EE/PB SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [PB], EE picture and EE audio signals are not output.

•If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in the [VTR SET] menu to [SHUTTLEMAX], the picture is played back during fast forward.

For details on running speed with [SHUTTLEMAX], see “FF/REW SPEED” in “VTR SET menu” on page 80.

e PLAY button / indicator

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

If you press this button while holding down the REW button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning and starts playing automatically (during rewind, the REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator blinks).

Notes

•When the unit is playing back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed to HDV format, DVCAM format, or DV format, or between 60i system (including 24p and 30p) and 50i system (including 25p), the picture and sound may be distorted.

•The unit cannot play back a tape recorded in the LP recording mode of the consumer DV format.

f REW (rewind) button / indicator

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

For details on the [VTR SET] menu, see “VTR SET” on page 80.

Notes

•If you set [EE/PB SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [PB], EE picture and EE audio signals are not output.

•If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in the [VTR SET] menu to [SHUTTLEMAX], the picture is played back during fast forward.

For details on running speed with [SHUTTLEMAX], see “FF/REW SPEED” in “VTR SET menu” on page 80.

g STOP button

Press this button to stop the tape transport operation completely.

h PAUSE button / indicator

Press this button to set the unit to pause mode. The indicator lights during recording, playing, or audio dubbing. Press this button again to resume the operation.

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EJECT button (see qd in page 8)

1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU/FIX) switch

2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knob

1Monitor display section (see page 9)

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a AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU/FIX) switch

Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode. AUTO : Adjusts AUDIO REC LEVEL

automatically. (Adjustment of AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs 2 is disabled.)

For acceptable recording levels, see the table below.

INPUT LEVEL switch	Acceptable level
(page 22)	(max.)
–10	+18 dBu
–2	+24 dBu
+4	+30 dBu

MANU : Enables the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs 2.

FIX : Fixes AUDIO REC LEVEL at the intermediate value. (Adjustment using the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs 2 is disabled.)

For acceptable recording levels, see the table below.

INPUT LEVEL switch	Acceptable level
(page 22)	(max.)
–10	+18 dBu
–2	+24 dBu
+4	+30 dBu

Notes

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

•Even when this switch is set to AUTO, the setting is not effective against a volume level which exceeds the dynamic range of the input amplifier.

•If you input a sound at a level that exceeds the acceptable range, the recorded sound is distorted.

b AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs

(CH-1 to CH-4)

Use these knobs to adjust the levels of the analog audio signals input to the unit for each channel.

These knobs are enabled only when the AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU/FIX) switch 1 is set to MANU.

To display the audio level meters on the LCD monitor, press the STATUS CHECK button.

For details on the audio level meter, see “STATUS CHECK screen” on page 27.

Note

You cannot adjust the audio level using these knobs while i.LINK signals are input.

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7 50i indicator

6 24p indicator

8 25p indicator

5 30p indicator

9 HDV-i.LINK indicator

4 60i indicator

q; DVCAM-i.LINK indicator

3 DV indicator

qa DV-i.LINK indicator

2 DVCAM indicator

qs HD-SDI indicator

1 HDV indicator

qd SD-SDI indicator

a HDV indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.

•When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played back.

•When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is

set to [AUTO] and HDV signals are being input from the HDV/DV jack.

•When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [HDV].

b DVCAM indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.

•When a tape recorded in DVCAM format is being played back.

•When the following four conditions are met:

–When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [AUTO].

–When [ REC MODE] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DVCAM].

–When DV or DVCAM signals are being input from any of the input jacks.

–During recording or in EE mode.

•When the following three conditions are met:

–When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DV].

–When [ REC MODE] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DVCAM].

–During recording or in EE mode.

c DV indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.

•When a tape recorded in DV format (SP mode only) is being played back.

•When the following four conditions are met:

–When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [AUTO].

–When [ REC MODE] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DV].

–When DV or DVCAM signals are being input from any of the input jacks.

–During recording or in EE mode.

•When the following three conditions are met:

–When [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DV].

–When [ REC MODE] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [DV].

–During recording or in EE mode.

d 60i indicator

Lights when the unit is in one of the following operating states.

•During recording or in EE mode when [60i/50i SEL] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [60i].

•When1080/60i signals or NTSC signals are input from the HDV/DV jack.

•When a tape that has 1080/60i signals or NTSC signals is being played back.

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e 30p indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.

•When a tape recorded in 1080/30p format or 720/30p format is being played back.

•When 1080/30p signals are input from the HDV/DV jack.

f 24p indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.

•When a tape recorded in 1080/24p format or 720/24p format is being played back.

•When 1080/24p signals are input from the HDV/DV jack.

g 50i indicator

Lights when the unit is in one of the following operating states.

•During recording or in EE mode when [60i/50i SEL] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [50i].

•When 1080/50i signals, or PAL signals are input from the HDV/DV jack.

•When a tape that has 1080/50i signals or PAL signals is being played back.

h 25p indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.

•When a tape recorded in 1080/25p format or 720/25p format is being played back.

•When 1080/25p signals are input from the HDV/DV jack.

i HDV-i.LINK indicator

Lights when HDV signals are input/output through the i.LINK interface.

j DVCAM-i.LINK indicator

Lights when DVCAM signals are input/output through the i.LINK interface.

k DV-i.LINK indicator

Lights when DV signals are input/output through the i.LINK interface.

l HD-SDI indicator

Lights when HD signals are output through the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.

m SD-SDI indicator

Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.

•When SD signals are output through the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.

•When HDV signals are down-converted and output through the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.

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Location and Function of Parts

Rear Panel

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	1 MONITOR jacks	q; LANC jack
	2 AES/EBU OUT jacks	9 HD/SD SDI OUT jack
		8 RESET button
	3 TC OUT jack	7 CONTROL S jack
		6 HDV/DV jack
	1Video signal input/output	5 POWER switch
	section (see page 20)
	2Audio signal input/output	4 AC IN connector
	section (see page 22)

a MONITOR jacks

MONITOR VIDEO jack: Outputs standarddefinition video signals. Connect this jack to an input jack of an external monitor.

When you set the DISPLAY OUTPUT switch on the front panel to ALL or S VIDEO/VIDEO, data items such as time code, menus or alarm messages are superimposed on the external monitor (page 25).

Notes

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

•The same signals are output from the MONITOR VIDEO jack and VIDEO OUT jack.

•When DV input is selected, color and luminance may be distorted in the EE mode, depending on the monitor.

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

MONITOR AUDIO jack: Outputs monaural audio signals. Set the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch to select the audio channels you want to monitor as follows.

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

b AES/EBU OUT jacks

Outputs digital audio signals in AES/EBU format. Connect these jacks to input jacks of devices with an AES/EBU interface.

c TC OUT (time code output) jack

Outputs the time code of the unit. Connect this jack to a time code input jack on an external device such as a time code reader or a VCR.

The unit outputs the time code depending on the operating state as follows:

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

internal time code generator or the time code input from an external device is output.

For details, see “HVR-M35U/M35N/M35E/M35P time codes” on page 57.

Note

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

d AC IN connector

Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied power cord. Even if the unit is in the standby mode, it consumes power. To turn the power off completely, press the “a” (OFF) marked side of the POWER switch 5.

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e POWER (main power) switch

The main power switch of the unit. When this switch is in the “|” position, the ON/STANDBY lamp on the front panel lights up in green. (In the standby mode, the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights up in red.)

When you do not intend to use the unit for a long time, press the “a” (OFF) marked side of the POWER switch.

f HDV/DV jack (6-pin)

Use this jack to input/output digital signals that comply with the i.LINK standard. Use this jack when a device connected to the unit has an i.LINK jack. If you connect the unit and another device using the HDV/DV jack, you can minimize deterioration of picture quality during recording, dubbing, or capturing still pictures, all by means of digital signals processing.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the external device.

Notes

•When you connect a computer and the unit with an i.LINK cable, check the direction of the jack. If you forcibly insert the jack, the terminal may be damaged or cause the unit to malfunction.

•This jack is only compatible with HDV (1080i)/ DVCAM/DV signals.

For details, see “About i.LINK” on page 102.

•If video signals have been input to the HDV/DV jack and you output these video signals to the S VIDEO OUT or VIDEO OUT jacks, the sync and burst of the corresponding EE picture is not synchronized.

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

•Even though the HDV/DV jack of the unit is a 6-pin type, no power is supplied.

For details on each setting when HDV/DV signals are input, see “HDV/DV SEL” (page 72).

• A video signal which is input from the HDV/DV jack will be output directly to the HD/SD SDI OUT jack, the COMPONENT OUT jacks, the S VIDEO OUT jack, and the VIDEO OUT jack with the jitter of the i.LINK signal. This jitter may be displayed on the

	connected monitor. Be aware of this jitter when you		1Chapter
	connect other recording device to these jacks. This
	jitter will not appear on a recording with the unit.
	• When SD-quality signals are input via the HDV/DV		Overview
	jack, no signal is output from the HD/SD SDI OUT
	jack. However, input HD-quality signals are output
	from the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.
	• When you change the video format setting of [SDI/
	CMPNT] in [VIDEO OUT] of the [IN/OUT REC]
	menu, the video signal output from the S VIDEO OUT
	jack, the VIDEO OUT jack, or the HDV/DV jack
	may be distorted.
	For details on the output of the HDV/DV jack, see “Notes
	on all video output jacks” (page 17).
	g CONTROL S jack
	Connect this jack to a DSRM-10 remote control unit
	(not supplied) to operate the unit.
	You can also use a DSRM-20 (no longer manufactured:
	not supplied).
	Note
	When you use a CONTROL S device, set
	[COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to
	[CONTROL S].

Notes on all video output jacks

•When you change the video format setting of [SDI/ CMPNT] and [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu, [ALLSCAN MODE] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu, or [HDV t DV CONV] and [DOWN CONVERT] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/ OUT REC] menu, the image may be distorted for a moment. Also, the above settings may cause restrictions on the video output of the unit.

For details, refer to the table on page 91 and the instructions for each menu setting.

•When you change the video format setting of [SDI/

CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu, the video signals output from S VIDEO OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack, or HDV/DV jack may be distorted.

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•The unit is only compatible with 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 images from a consumer VCR

–Pictures played at a speed other than normal by a VCR that does not have 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

•To absorb the jitter of input video signals, the distortion of video signals are processed in the underscan portion. You may see this procedure on an underscan monitor, but this is not a malfunction. Also, the picture recorded on the tape will not be affected.

•During recording or in EE mode, the subcarrier of the color signal to be output from the unit is not synchronized with the horizontal sync signal. The color of the picture or the horizontal position of the picture may be distorted depending on the type of monitor connected to the unit.

•To output video signals to the VIDEO, S VIDEO, or COMPONENT OUT jacks without text data, set the DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to OFF, or press the DATA CODE or SEARCH SELECT button on the remote commander.

h RESET button

If you press this button with the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar tool, the following settings are initialized.

–[CLOCK SET] (page 84) and [60i/50i SEL] (page 85) in the [OTHERS] menu.

–The settings on the unit other than the menu settings.

i HD/SD SDI OUT jack

Outputs digital video and audio signals in SDI format (SD/HD). To connect a device equipped with an SDI input jack, use the HD/SD SDI OUT jack on the unit. The HD/SD SDI OUT jack outputs high-quality video with even less signal deterioration in quality than the COMPONENT OUT jacks.

You can set the output video format by using [SDI/ CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu.

Notes

•Signals are output to the HD/SD SDI OUT jack and COMPONENT OUT jack simultaneously. The setting of [SDI/CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is effective for both the HD/SD SDI OUT jack and the COMPONENT OUT jack.

•Only signals of EE pictures in HDV format during tape playback or during signal input from the HDV/DV jack are output from the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.

Signals of EE pictures during S VIDEO/VIDEO input or EE pictures in DV/DVCAM format during signal input from the HDV/DV jack are not output.

•When signals are input from the HDV/DV jack, the output signals from the HD/SD SDI OUT jack and the AES/EBU OUT jacks do not satisfy the SDI signal standard and the AES/EBU signal standard.

•Depending on the i.LINK signal quality of the device connected through the HDV/DV jack or the signal performance/type of the SDI input jack or AES/EBU input jack of the device connected, the picture and sound may be distorted. Make sure no problem will occur before you use the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.

•When output resolution is set to 480p or 576p, no signal is output from the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.

•When an internal color bar is generated or no signal is input, signals are output from the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.

j LANC jack

Use this jack 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 the unit. Either the unit or the other device may not operate properly.

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

•When the device to be connected to the unit has a LANC-M function to switch between SHUTTLE A/ B, select SHUTTLE A for an HDV-formatted tape, and SHUTTLE B for a DVCAM/DV (SP)-formatted tape.

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

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•A LANC connection transmits command signals for playback, stop, pause playback, as well as the time code, tape counter, and data status of the unit.

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

•There are some limitations when you edit an HDVformatted tape.

Refer to the “Notes” in “Editing (Connecting a Computer)” on page 67.

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1 Video signal input/output section

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1 S VIDEO jacks

3 COMPONENT OUT jacks

2 VIDEO jacks

a S VIDEO jacks

To connect a device equipped with S video jacks, use the S VIDEO jacks on the unit.

If you use the S VIDEO jacks, you can input/output high-quality video with less signal quality deterioration than if connected to the standard VIDEO jack.

When the DISPLAY OUTPUT switch on the front panel is set to S VIDEO/ VIDEO or ALL, text data such as the time code, menus, and alarm messages are superimposed on an external monitor connected to the S VIDEO OUT jack (page 25).

For details on the output of the S VIDEO jacks, see “Notes on all video output jacks” (page 17).

b VIDEO jacks

Use these jacks to input and output analog video signals. Text data is superimposed on a monitor in the same way as with an S VIDEO jack connection (page 25).

For details on the output of the VIDEO jacks, see “Notes on all ideo output jacks” (page 17).

c COMPONENT OUT jacks

Use these jacks to output component signals.

To connect a device equipped component video input connectors, use the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the unit. If you use the COMPONENT OUT jacks, you can output high-quality video with less signal quality deterioration than if you use the S VIDEO jacks.

You can set the output video format by using [SDI/ CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu.

When the DISPLAY OUTPUT switch is set to ALL, text data such as time code, menu, and alarm messages are superimposed on a monitor connected using the COMPONENT OUT jacks (page 25).

Notes

•When images are output in 720p format, some of the text image data (outer frame: underscan portion) on the monitor may appear cut out. In this case, check the text image data on the LCD monitor of the unit or on a monitor using the S VIDEO OUT jack or the VIDEO OUT jack. Also, when your monitor has an underscan function, you can check all the text data on the monitor while in underscan mode.

•Signals are output to the COMPONENT OUT jack and the HD/SD SDI OUT jack simultaneously. The setting of [SDI/CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is effective for both the COMPONENT OUT jack and the HD/SD SDI OUT jack.

•When you change the video format setting of [SDI/ CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu, the video signal output from the S VIDEO OUT jack, VIDEO OUT jack, or HDV/DV jack may be distorted for a moment.

•When you play back a tape in DVCAM/DV format and while an EE picture in NTSC/PAL is displayed, either the 480i resolution or the 576i resolution is output, regardless of the setting of [SDI/CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu.

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•The output level of the COMPONENT OUT jacks is as follows:

Output at 480i (NTSC)

With [BETACAM] selected in [480i LEVEL] of the [IN/OUT REC] menu

Y: 1.0 Vp-p

(with 0.286 Vp-p sync negative,

output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced) Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p

(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced) (75% color bars with 7.5 IRE setup)

With [SMPTE] selected in [480i LEVEL] of the [IN/ OUT REC] menu

Y: 1.0 Vp-p

(with 0.3 Vp-p sync negative,

output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced) Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p

(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced) (100% color bars with no setup)

Output with other settings Y: 1.0 Vp-p

(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced) Pb/Cb/B-Y, Pr/Cr/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p

(output impedance 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced) (100% color bars with no setup)

480i/480p:

Y: with 0.3 Vp-p sync negative 1080i/720p:

Y/Pb/Pr: with 0.6 Vp-p 3-level sync

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2 Audio signal input/output section

1 INPUT LEVEL switch

2 AUDIO IN jacks	3 AUDIO OUT
	jacks

a INPUT LEVEL (–10/–2/+4) switch

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

Note

If this switch setting is not appropriate, clipping distortion or noise may occur.

For more information on the setting of this switch, see “When you set the INPUT LEVEL switch:” on page 92.

b AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 jacks

Used to input analog audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4). During audio dubbing, sounds are dubbed onto channels 3 and 4.

Note

During audio dubbing, use the AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 jacks.

The AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 jacks cannot be used for audio dubbing.

c AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 jacks

Used to output audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4).

Note

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

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

GND

HOT

COLD

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Supplied Remote Commander

1 EJECT button

2SEARCH SELECT buttons

3Buttons for playing at various speeds

4 MENU button

5 J/j/K/k button

6 EXEC button

7 REC button

8 REW button

9 PLAY button

ql 1 button

qk END SEARCH button

qj INDEX MARK button

qh SHUTTLE MAX button qg REW&PLAY button

qf COUNTER SELECT button

qd DATA CODE button

qs PAUSE button qa STOP button

q; FF button

a Z EJECT button

b 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 42.

c 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 41.

d MENU button

Press this button to display the menu on the screen.

For details on the menu, see “Operating Menus” on page 70.

e J/j/K/k button

Press these buttons to operate the cursor on the menu screen or to move the display position of the counter.

f EXEC (execute) button

Press this button to input the value set on various menu setting screens.

g REC (record) buttons

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

h REW (rewind) button

i PLAY button

j FF (fast forward) button

k STOP button

l PAUSE button

m DATA CODE button

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

For details on data codes, see “Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape” on page 40.

n COUNTER SELECT button

While the data or time counter is displayed, press this button to change the time counter display in the order of time code, user bits, and tape counter.

Count value of the tape counter (seven digits) is displayed on a ±12-hour cycle.

o REW&PLAY (rewind and play) button

Press this button to rewind the tape to its beginning and start playing automatically. (During rewind, the REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator blinks on the unit.)

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		Location and Function of Parts
		p SHUTTLE MAX button
		During tape playback, press this button to play back the
		video at the maximum speed.
		q INDEX MARK button
	1Chapter	Press this button during recording to mark an index.
		For details on indexes, see “Marking an index” on page 51.
	Overview	r END SEARCH button
		part for only 5 seconds and stop automatically. Once
		Press this button to play back the end of the last recorded
		you eject the video cassette, this function does not
		operate.
		s 1 (on/standby) button

Notes

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

•Set [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to [WIRELESS] to enable the Remote Commander to control the unit.

•In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander with a command mode set to VTR4.

To disable control from Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL S].

Before using Remote Commander

Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

To change the battery of the Remote Commander

1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.

2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up.

3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks.

Tab

Note on batteries

When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

WARNING

Battery may explode or leak if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Caution

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

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Displaying Various Data

The unit can display various superimposed text data on the built-in LCD monitor, and also on an external monitor connected to the unit. To display text data on an external monitor, set the DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to ALL or S VIDEO/ VIDEO. You can turn various text data display on or off by pressing the DISPLAY button.

In this operation manual, the menu screen, etc., is displayed in English. You can change the desired language with the screen language setting.

For details, see “LANGUAGE” in the “OTHERS” menu on page 83.

Note

When images are output in 720p format, some of the text image data (outer frame: underscan portion) may appear cut out, depending on the displayable range of the monitor. In this case, check the text image data on the LCD monitor of the unit or on a monitor using the S VIDEO OUT jack or VIDEO OUT jack. Also, when your monitor has an underscan function, you can check all the text data on the monitor in the underscan mode.

Menu screen

Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

For details on the menus, see “Chapter 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus” on page 70.

IN/OUT REC

HDV/DV SEL

REC MODE

VIDEO OUT

i . LINK SET

CROP ADJUST

CROP MARKER

COLOR BAR

[MENU] : END

Data display screen

You can display the picture, picture and data, or picture and the time counter on the data screen by pressing the DISPLAY button when the unit is turned on.

Data display

You can confirm important information for normal recording or playback, such as time code or remaining tape time, on the screen.

	1			8
				9
	2	HDV1080i	TC 00:12:34:12	0
	3		60min
		sc	HDV/DV IN	qa
	4	HDD	INDEX 00
			SEARCH	qs,qd
	5
				qf
	6		4CH
		A1 A2 A3
	7			qg
		JAN 1 2008	12:00:00AM
				qh

a Format indicator

[HDV1080i], [HDV720p], [DVCAM], or [DV SP] are displayed.

b 60i/24p/30p/50i/25p indicator

c Repeat indicator

Displays a repeat indicator when the TIMER switch is set to REPEAT. When [START TIME] of [CUSTOM REPEAT] is set to [ON] in the [VTR SET] menu, c is also displayed (page 42).

d HVR-DR60/HVR-MRC1 connection indicator

[HDD] is displayed while an HVR-DR60 is connected using the HDV/DV jack. When an HVR-MRC1 is connected, [CF] is displayed (page 27).

e Alarm indicator

Displays an alarm indicator.

For details on alarm indicators, see “Warning Indicators and Messages” on page 93.

f x.v.Color indicator

Displays an x.v.Color indicator while pictures recorded in x.v.Color are played back.

For details on x.v.Color, see “Playback with x.v.Color output” on page 32.

g ASSIGN buttons indicator

Displays an ASSIGN button indicator when an ASSIGN button is set to other than the default functions.

For details on “ASSIGN buttons,” see page 83.

h Tape transport mode indicator

Displays the tape transport mode.

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Displaying Various Data

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

Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or user bits. By pressing the COUNTER SELECT button on the front panel, you can select the item to be

	1Chapter	displayed.
		When the time code is displayed, TC appears to its left.
		In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed between
	Overview	the minutes and seconds (i.e., 00:12.58:00).
		When the user bits are displayed, UB appears to their
		left.
		When the count value of the counter is negative, “–”
		appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that
		value is positive, the first digit is blank.
		The count value of the counter consists of seven digits.
		If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, diagnostics
		code numbers are displayed.
		Note
		When you playback a tape without a time code or with
		a time code recorded in different formats, the time code
		cannot be displayed correctly.
		j Remaining tape time indicator
		Displays the remaining tape time.
		For details, see “ REMAINING” in the “DISPLAY SET”
		menu on page 78.
		Note
		When you insert a cassette of which the tape has been
		rewound to the beginning, this indicator does not show
		the remaining tape time. The remaining tape time is
		displayed after the tape runs for a while.
		k INPUT SELECT indicator
		Changes according to the position of the INPUT
		SELECT switch. ([HDV/DV IN], [S VIDEO IN] or
		[VIDEO IN])
		l	(Index) indicator
		Displays		when an index has been marked.

m 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 42.

n Black signal indicator

Displays a Black signal indicator when [COLOR BAR] is set to [ON] and [TYPE] is set to [BLACK] in [COLOR BAR] of the [IN/OUT REC] menu.

For details on color bar type, see “COLOR BAR” in the “IN/ OUT REC” menu on page 76.

o Audio mode indicator
During recording in DV mode, displays	when you

select [FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] in the [AUDIO SET] menu. When you select [FS48K], is displayed. During recording in HDV mode, displays the audio mode with either 2CH or 4CH.

During DV format playback or audio dubbing, displays

the audio mode recorded on the tape with either			or
. During HDV format playback, displays the audio
mode recorded on the tape with either 2CH or 4CH.
When DV signals are input from the	HDV/DV jack,
displays the audio mode with either	or	. When

HDV signals are input from the HDV/DV jack, displays the audio mode with either 2CH or 4CH.

Note

For DV format, signals other than DVCAM lock mode will become non-standard audio and / will be displayed during playback or when the signal is input from the HDV/DV jack.

p Date/time indicator

When you press the DATA CODE button of the Remote Commander or set [DATA CODE] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu to [DATE], you can display the recording date/time.

For details on the date/time indicator, see “Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape” on page 40.

Time counter screen

To display the time counter on the LCD monitor, press the DISPLAY button. On the time counter screen, the time data (count value of the counter/time code/user bits) is displayed.

While the time counter is displayed, the position of the time counter can be moved up and down by pressing the J/j buttons. When the small size time counter is displayed, the position of the time counter can be moved not only up and down, but also to the left and right by pressing the K/k buttons.

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When the count value of the counter is negative, “–” appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that value is positive, the first digit is blank. When the format of the displayed time code is the drop frame mode, the drop frame indicator is displayed as a period between the minutes and seconds (i.e., 00:12.58:00). When user bits are displayed, the space between hour, minute, and second is blank.

Notes

•In the playback mode, if the tape has a portion where recorded signals are not continuous:

–The count value of the counter may not advance correctly from that portion.

–The displayed value of the time code or user bits may be temporarily inaccurate.

•When the unit plays back a part of the tape where the recorded systems of 60i (including 24p and 30p) and 50i (including 25p) are mixed, the displayed value of the counter may be inaccurate.

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

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

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

Setting the time counter

You can adjust the settings of the time counter display in [COUNTER SET] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu.

DISPLAY : Selects whether to display the time counter or not.

SIZE : Selects the size of the time counter. COLOR : Selects the color of the time counter.

For details on [COUNTER SET], see page 77.

STATUS CHECK screen

To display the STATUS CHECK screen, press the STATUS CHECK button.

Each time you press the J/j button, the STATUS CHECK screen switches in the order of AUDIO, OUTPUT, ASSIGN, and CUSTOM REPEAT. To hide the STATUS CHECK screen, press the STATUS CHECK button again.

While an HVR-DR60 or an HVR-MRC1 is connected using the HDV/DV jack, the device information can be displayed using the J/j buttons of the unit.

Audio setting screen

The audio setting screen is displayed when the STATUS CHECK screen is set to [AUDIO].

Audio status icon

Audio level meter

Audio setting indicator

Audio status icon

During recording in DV mode, displays when you select [FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] in the [AUDIO SET] menu. When you select [FS48K], is displayed. During recording in HDV mode, displays the audio mode with either 2CH or 4CH.

During DV format playback or audio dubbing, displays the audio mode recorded on the tape with either or . During HDV format playback, displays the audio mode recorded on the tape with either 2CH or 4CH.

When DV signals are input from the HDV/DV jack, displays the audio mode with either or . When HDV signals are input from the HDV/DV jack, displays the audio mode with either 2CH or 4CH.

Audio setting indicator

You can check the setting of [SPEAKER/BEEP] in the [OTHERS] menu.

For details on available settings, see “SPEAKER/BEEP” in the “OTHERS” menu on page 84.

Audio level meter

The audio level meter can be used to confirm and adjust the audio level. The audio level meter is displayed in different patterns, depending on the settings of [AUDIO MODE] and the AUDIO MONITOR SELECT switch.

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Displaying Various Data

The unit detects the audio mode as follows:

In the playback mode: Detects the audio mode recorded on the tape.

In the recording/EE mode: Detects the selected audio mode in [AUDIO MODE] of the [AUDIO

	1Chapter	SET] menu.
		When the INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/
		DV and HDV or DV signals are being input:
	Overview	Detects the audio mode of the signals being input.
		(The setting of [AUDIO MODE] in the [AUDIO
		SET] menu becomes invalid.)
		Audio mode: 2-channel (48 kHz, 16 bits in DV mode)

(The levels of two channels, channels 1 and 2, are displayed.)

Audio mode: 4-channel (32 kHz, 12 bits in DV mode)

(The levels of four channels, channels 1 to 4, are displayed. When the unit is in the audio dubbing mode, the levels of playback sound are displayed on CH1 and CH2. The levels of input sound to be dubbed are displayed on CH3 and CH4. To check only the sound to be dubbed before dubbing, press the AUDIO DUB button while the unit is in the stop mode. Only the level meters of the channels to be dubbed (channels 3 and 4) fluctuate.

Note

In EE, recording, or audio dubbing (only the channels used to dub) mode, if the input levels exceed 0 dB, portions of the meters turn red.

During playback, while signals are input via the HDV/ DV jack, or when the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to AUTO, the level meters do not turn red.

Link symbol

Link symbol

When the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of a pair of channels is linked, this symbol is placed between the channels.

In the EE mode, if [AGC CH1,2] in the [AUDIO SET] menu is set to [LINKED] and the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to AUTO, channels 1 and 2 can be linked for AGC operation and for stereo sound where channel 1 is set for the left sound and channel 2 is set for the right sound.

In the EE mode, when [AGC CH3,4] in the [AUDIO SET] menu is set to [LINKED] and the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to AUTO, channels 3 and 4 can be linked for AGC operation and for stereo sound where channel 3 is set for the left sound and channel 4 is set for the right sound.

Note

When the INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/DV, the AGC does not function and channels are not linked. Also, link symbols do not appear.

OUTPUT screen

The OUTPUT screen is displayed when STATUS CHECK screen is set to [OUTPUT].

You can confirm the following setting values:

–[HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

–[SDI/CMPNT], [DOWN CONVERT] and [DV WIDE CONV] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu

–[HDV t DV CONV], [DOWN CONVERT] and [DOWN CONV AU] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/

OUT REC] menu

For details on OUTPUT settings, see “IN/OUT REC menu” on page 72.

OUTPUT	2/5
HDV/DV SEL :	AUTO
VIDEO OUT
SDI/CMPNT :	1080i / 480i
DOWN CONVERT:SQUEEZE
DV WIDE CONV: SQUEEZE
[ STATUS CHECK ] : END

OUTPUT

3/5

i.LINK SET

HDVDV CONV: OFF DOWN CONVERT: SQUEEZE DOWN CONV AU:CH1,CH2

[ STATUS CHECK ] : END

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ASSIGN screen

The ASSIGN screen is displayed when STATUS CHECK screen is set to ASSIGN.

You can confirm the setting values of [ASSIGN BTN] in the [OTHERS] menu.

For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” in the “OTHERS” menu on page 83.

ASSIGN	4/5
ASSIGN[A1] :	INDEX MARK
ASSIGN[A2] :	AUDIO DUB
ASSIGN[A3] :	COUNT. RESET
[ STATUS CHECK ] : END

CUSTOM REPEAT screen

The CUSTOM REPEAT screen is displayed when STATUS CHECK screen is set to [CUSTOM REPEAT].

The settings of [CUSTOM REPEAT] in the [VTR SET] menu are displayed. While CUSTOM REPEAT is in progress, you can also confirm the current status of CUSTOM REPEAT.

1	CUSTOM REPEAT		5/5
	REMAINING:	5h20m	sc
2
	REPEAT TIMES: 07/99
3	REPEAT CYCLE: 23min/60min
	START TIME:	12 : 34AM		5
4	MAY 1 2008	12 : 00 : 00AM
	[ STATUS CHECK ] : END

a REMAINING : displays the estimated remaining time of CUSTOM REPEAT.

b REPEAT TIMES : displays the times that the tape has played, and the total repeat times you have set in [REPEAT TIMES].

c REPEAT CYCLE : displays the playback time and the interval time of the tape which you have set in [REPEAT CYCLE].

d START TIME : displays the time CUSTOM REPEAT starts, which you have set in [START TIME].

e Date and time : displays the date and time set by [CLOCK SET] in the [OTHERS] menu, when [START TIME] is set to [ON].

Note

Items that have not been set up are displayed as [OFF].

For details on CUSTOM REPEAT, see “CUSTOM REPEAT” in the “VTR SET” menu on page 80.

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Playback and

Recording

Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes

Usable cassettes

For recording in the HDV/DV format, we recommend you use a DigitalMaster™ cassette such as standard HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (PHDV-276DM, etc.), or mini HDV/DVCAM/DV cassette (PHDVM-63DM). For recording in the DVCAM format, we recommend you use a standard DVCAM cassette, Mini-DVCAM cassette, or DigitalMaster™ shown above.

Mini cassette

Standard cassette

thirds of the time available when HDV/DV (SP) recording is used.

Cassette memory

Some mini cassettes and standard cassettes have the cassette memory ( mark). The unit, however, does not support the cassette memory function.

However, if you use the DSR-25/45/50 as a recorder, the unit accesses cassette memory only if the recorder is set to [AUTO ].

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, set the REC/ SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE. To record or dub audio on a tape, set the switch to REC.

Cassette compatibility

A DV format cassette tape can be used for HDV. The recording bit rate and recording track pitch on a tape of the HDV1080i system used for the HVR-M35 are about 25 Mbps and 10 µm, respectively. The specifications are the same as those of home use DV (SP) tapes. The recording time on an HDV tape is also the same as that of a DV (SP) tape.

The track pitch of DVCAM is 15 µm, which is 1.5 times that of HDV/DV (SP). Therefore, the recording time using DVCAM recording on the same tape will be two-

Set to SAVE

REC/SAVE switch

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