Sony J-H3 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE COMPACT PLAYER

J-H1
J-H3

i.LINK INTERFACE BOARD

HKJ-101

OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 1)

[English]

English

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.

WARNING

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

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.

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

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

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

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

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

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

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA

ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P

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

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

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER

COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /

Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance

Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).

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

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION

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

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
book case or built-in cabinet.

CAUTION

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

For the customers in the USA

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

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

For the customers in Europe (for the J-H1 and J-H3)

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

• 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).

For the customers in Europe (for the HKJ-101)

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

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

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

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

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

For customers in Canada (for the HKJ-101)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

AVERTISSEMENT

CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE.
AVERTISSEMENT:

1. Utiliser le cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur à

trois noyaux)/connecteur pour appareils approuvé / fiche
avec contacts de mise à la terre approuvée, qui est
conforme aux règles de sécurité de chaque pays, si
applicable.

2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation (conducteur à trois

noyaux)/connecteur pour appareils/fiche avec contacts de
mise à la terre conforme aux valeurs nominales correctes
(tension, ampérage).

Pour toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon
d’alimentation/connecteur pour appareils/fiche ci-dessus,
consulter un agent de service compétent.

ATTENTION

Il y a un risque d’explosion si la pile est mal insérée.
Remplacer la pile uniquement par une pile de même type ou
de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Jeter les
piles usées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

ATTENTION

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

Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un endroit confiné, par
exemple une bibliothèque ou un placard encastré.

WARNUNG

Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf
das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.

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

WARNUNG

ATTENTION

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

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada (pour la carte HKJ-101)

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Pour les clients européens (pour les modèles J-H1 et
J-H3)

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

• EN60065: Sécurité des produits

• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

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

Pour les clients européens (pour la carte HKJ-101)

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive
sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/336/CEE)
émise par la Commission de la Communauté Européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:

• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

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

DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.
WARNUNG:

1. Es ist ein (dreiadriges) Netzkabel/Netzstecker mit

Erdungskontakt zu verwenden, der den
Sicherheitsbestimmungen vor Ort entspricht.

2. Es ist ein (dreiadriges) Netzkabel/Netzstecker mit

ausreichenden Anschlußwerten (Spannung/Strom) zu
verwenden.

Bei Fragen zum Gebrauch des obigen Netzkabels/
Netzsteckers wenden Sie sich bitte an den technischen
Kundendienst.

VORSICHT

Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn die Batterie inkorrekt
eingelegt wird.
Es darf nur eine identische oder eine vom Hersteller
empfohlene Batterie des gleichen Typs eingesetzt werden.
Entladene Batterien sind nach den Anweisungen des
Herstellers zu entsorgen.

ACHTUNG

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

Das Gerät nicht an Orten aufstellen, z. B. in Bücherregalen
oder Einbauschränken, wo keine ausreichende Belüftung
gewährleistet ist.

ACHTUNG

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

Für Kunden in Europa (für den J-H1 und J-H3)

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Direktive (89/336/EMG) der EG-Kommission als auch
die Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EMG).
Angewandte Normen:

• EN60065: Produktsicherheit

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit)

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

Für Kunden in Europa (für das HKJ-101)

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung Und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit),

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

Für Kunden in Deutschland

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

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA

Table of Contents

Chapter 1
Overview

Chapter 2
Location and Function
of Parts

Chapter 3
Preparations

Chapter 4
Playback

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

1-2 Sample System Configuration.......................................................1-3

1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual..........................................................1-5

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

2-1-1 Display Section ......................................................................2-2

2-1-2 Search Control Section...........................................................2-5

2-1-3 Tape Transport Control Section .............................................2-6

2-2 Connector Panel .............................................................................2-7

3-1 Installation ...................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Cassettes ..........................................................................................3-2

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

4-1-1 Switching System Frequency ................................................. 4-1

4-1-2 Setting the Audio Monitor Output ......................................... 4-1

4-1-3 Selecting a Conversion Mode

for the Down-Converter .........................................................4-1

4-1-4 Time Data Setting

(Conversion from 24 to 25-Frame Mode).............................. 4-2

4-1-5 Time Data Setting

(Conversion from 23.98 to 29.97-Frame Mode)

(J-H3 only) ............................................................................. 4-2

4-2 Playback Procedures ...................................................................... 4-3

4-2-1 Normal Playback ................................................................... 4-3

4-2-2 Playback in Jog Mode ........................................................... 4-3

4-2-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode ..................................................... 4-4

4-3 Superimposed Character Information .........................................4-5

4-4 Using the Remote Commander .....................................................4-7

•Before using the Remote Commander .......................................... 4-7

•How to change the lithium battery................................................ 4-7

• Setting menu .................................................................................4-7

•Operating the Remote Commander .............................................. 4-8

4-5 Tele-File and Shot Mark Functions .............................................. 4-9

Chapter 5
Setup Menu

Chapter 6
Maintenance and
Inspection

Appendix

5-1 Menu System Configuration ......................................................... 5-1

5-2 Menu Operations............................................................................5-2

5-3 Basic Menu......................................................................................5-7

5-4 Extended Menu.............................................................................5-10

6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs .......................... 6-1

6-2 Head Cleaning ................................................................................ 6-1

6-3 Moisture Condensation..................................................................6-2

6-4 Error Messages ............................................................................... 6-3

6-5 Digital Hours Meter ....................................................................... 6-4

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

1-1 Features

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Overview

Overview

The J-H1 (also referred to as the unit in this manual) is
a Digital Videocassette Compact Player based on the

1)

HDCAM

format.
For monitoring, this unit uses a down-converter so that
you can check the recorded images even in the SD
environment. This feature allows you to monitor
images easily using a commercial TV (HD/SD) or PC

Notes

•Since the unit does not have a dynamic tracking
function, the tape may not replay correctly if the
recording patterns on the tape are disturbed.

•If you use mobile radio equipment within 50 cm (19
3/4 inches) of this unit, the playback image may be
disturbed.

display.

Main features

•Compatible with 50i/25PsF, 59.94i/29.97PsF,

HDCAM format

In the HDCAM format, as in the Betacam series, a
recorder can record up to two hours of HD high­quality images using a 12.65 mm-width tape.
For compressing video signals, this format employs a
pre-filter and coefficient recording technology.

Tape-transport direction

Video

Audio

Video

Control (CTL) track

a)Supplemental AT (Supplemental Automatic

Tracking) signal

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Time code track

CUE track

Direction of head
movement

a)

SAT

23.98PsF (J-H3 only), 24PsF (J-H3 only) frequencies

•Compatible with playback of the 24PsF tape at 25­system (4% fast-forward)

•Equipped with not only Y/Pb/Pr connectors, but also
D3 output connectors, the standard for HD Video
output for commercial HDTV receivers in Japan

•Equipped with a computer display interface
connector as a standard feature (XGA output)

•Equipped with a down-converter as a standard feature
and compatible with composite (BNC & Pin) signals

•Equipped with an RS-232C connector

•Equipped with reference video signal input
connectors as a standard feature (J-H3 only)

•Equipped with 2-3 pulldown as a standard feature
(Can be used through the system frequency setting)
(J-H3 only)

•Compatible with HDSDI SMPTE 292M output (HD
digital video/audio 4ch) (J-H3 only)

•Compatible with SDI SMPTE 259M output
(component digital video/audio 4ch) (J-H3 only)

•Equipped with a time code output connector as a
standard feature (J-H3 only)

•Equipped with an RS-422A connector (J-H3 only)

•Compatible with UMID output (SMPTE 330M,
RP223) (HDSDI output of the J-H3 only)

1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Chapter 1 Overview 1-1

1-1 Features

Chapter 1 Overview

Compact design

Since the unit is as compact as a standard desktop
personal computer in size, it is ideal for personal use
on your desktop. In addition, front loading of both S
and L cassettes is standard.

Menu-based setup

Initial settings for the unit’s operation, interfaces with
connected equipment, and so on, can be made by means
of menu operations on the front panel of the unit.

A wide range of status indicators

A large-sized fluorescent display is provided to show
numerical values including audio level, time code, user
bits, error messages, and setup menu information in
addition to the current settings and operating status of
this unit.

Minimal maintenance

The unit is designed to need minimal maintenance, and
requires no daily maintenance or checks.
A drum and other components have reduced
maintenance costs.

Vertical installation

This unit can be installed vertically using the supplied
vertical installation stands. The unit can be installed
either vertically or horizontally, saving space on your
desktop.

1)

(DV) output (available only when an

HKJ-101 i.LINK1) Interface Board is
installed)

When an optional HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is
installed, this unit can output digital video/audio
signals in DV format compatible with i.LINK from the
DV output connector.

Note

The 2-3 pulldown sequence process is guaranteed only
during playback in PLAY mode.

Time code multiplexed to pull down signal output

• The value of the time code multiplexed to pull down
HD SDI output signal is determined by the time code
preset using 24F TC A-FRAME SELECT, extended
menu item 623 and 30F TC A-FRAME SELECT,
extended menu item 624, and then converted from

23.98-frame into 29.97-frame time code.

• Time code data of the user’s bits area is not output
when the 23.98PD system functions. The time code
value before conversion (23.98-frame mode) and
sequence information of conversion contained in
user’s bits data are multiplexed to the HD SDI output
signal. The following four bits are used for the
sequence information to display 0 to 9 repeatedly.
MSB: The first bit of the tens digit of the hour

The second bit of the tens digit of the hour
The first bit of the tens digit of the minute

LSB: The first bit of the tens digit of the second
When the sequence information is masked, the
remaining contents of user’s bits data are the same as
the time code value before conversion (23.98-frame
mode).

Note

Since user’s bits data multiplexed to the down­converted output signal are updated frame by frame,

23.98-frame time code and sequence information of

the down-converted output signal differs from those
multiplexed to the HD output signal.

Time code area User’s bits area (HD)

29.97F TC 23.98F TC + sequence information
A frame

2-3 pulldown sequence (J-H3 only)

If you set the system frequency to 23.98PD, you can
output 59.94i video signals while a tape recorded in

23.98PsF is being played back. The following is the
2-3 pulldown sequence.

23.98-frame

A frame

29.97-frame

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that
this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995

specifications and their revisions.

Cycle of
conversion

1-2 Chapter 1 Overview

1-2 Sample System Configuration

Example for the J-H1

HDCAM camcorder

Digital cassette

Chapter 1 Overview

Computer

Monitor with HD D3
input connector

Monitor for computer

1)

DV

D3

MONITOR

Analog
component

J-H1

JZ-1

RS-232C

Computer

Analog composite

SD video monitor

Analog audio

Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr
input connectors

Audio monitor

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) When an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is installed.

Chapter 1 Overview 1-3

1-2 Sample System Configuration

Example for the J-H3

Chapter 1 Overview

Reference video signal generator

EXT SYNC

J-H3

SD SDI

HDCAM camcorder

Digital cassette

RS-422A

HD SDI

HD VTR or A/V server systemSD VTR

1)

DV

Computer

D3

Monitor with HD D3 input connector

MONITOR

Monitor for computer

Analog
component

Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr
input connectors

JZ-1

RS-232C

Computer

Analog
composite

SD video monitor

Analog
audio

Audio monitor

TC
OUTPUT

Time code reader

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) When an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is installed.

1-4 Chapter 1 Overview

1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual

The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manuals
for the J-H series of videocassette players (English,
Japanese, French, and German versions).

CD-ROM System Requirements

The following are required to access the supplied CD­ROM disc.

•Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or
faster CPU, or Macintosh computer with PowerPC
CPU
– Installed memory: 32 MB or more
– CD-ROM drive: × 8 or faster

•Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600
or higher

When these requirements are not met, access to the
CD-ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.

Preparations

The following software must be installed on your
computer in order to use the operation manuals
included on the CD-ROM disc.

•Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or higher, or
Netscape Navigator Version 4.0 or higher

•Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher

To Read the CD-ROM Manual

To read the operation manual included on the CD­ROM disc, do the following.

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

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

2 Select and click the operation manual that you

want to read.

A PDF file containing the operation manual opens.

Note

You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc if you lose or
become unable to read the contents of the CD-ROM
disc because of a hardware failure or misuse of the
CD-ROM disc, or the CD-ROM disc has been lost or
damaged.
Contact a Sony service representative.

Chapter 1 Overview

Notes

•If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it may
be downloaded from the following URL:
http://www.microsoft.com/ie

•If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be
downloaded from the following URL:
http://home.netscape.com/

•If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it may be
downloaded from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep.html

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................

• MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries.

• PowerPC is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.

•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.

•Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape
Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.

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

Chapter 1 Overview 1-5

Chapter 2

Location and Function
of Parts

2-1 Control Panel

1 Carrying handle

2 POWER switch

Display section
(See page 2-2)

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

Search control section
(See page 2-5)

3 Cassette compartment

6 PHONES (headphones)

jack and control knob

This illustration shows the J-H3.

1 Carrying handle

Use this handle to carry the unit or to stand the unit
vertically.

2 POWER switch

Press the side of the POWER switch marked “ON” to
turn the unit on. The fluorescent display on the control
panel lights.

Tape transport control
section (See page 2-6)

4 Remote control detector

5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE

FUNCTION-1/2) button

Press the side of the POWER switch marked “OFF” to
turn the unit off.

3 Cassette compartment

Insert an S or L cassette into this compartment.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1

2-1 Control Panel

4 Remote control detector

Receives the infrared signal from the supplied Remote
Commander. For details, see “4-4 Using the Remote
Commander” on page 4-7.

5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION-1/2)
button

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

You can assign the function that is set in PF2 KEY
SELECT, basic menu item 022 of the setup menu, to
the PF-2 button. “Tape Remain Time” is assigned to
the PF-2 button as the factory default setting.
While you are pressing the PF-1 or PF-2 button, the
system frequency in playback or the remaining tape
time is displayed in the FL display according to the
button that is being pressed.

2-1-1 Display Section

1 LTC/VITC button

2 SET/MENU button

3 AU MON SEL button

For details of the assignment, see “Menu bank operations
(menu items B01 to B12)” on page 5-5.

6 PHONES (headphones) jack and control knob

Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of
8 ohms to monitor the sound during playback.
The control knob adjusts the volume.
It is possible to make a setting so that the output
volume from the AUDIO MONITOR connectors is
controlled simultaneously.
Set AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT LEVEL, extended
menu item 114, on “VAR” to enable the above feature.

5 CTL/TC/UB button

4 SHIFT button

This illustration shows the J-H3.

1 LTC/VITC button

This selects the time code displayed in the FL display

1)

in the following sequence: LTC

, VITC2). The
underline for the LTC or VITC time code setting
indicators lights corresponding to the selection.

Note

In this unit, VITC may not be displayed correctly
except during normal playback.

6 CTL RESET button

7 FL (Fluorescent) display and indicators

2 SET/MENU button

Use this button for setup menu operations and settings.
Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the
SHIFT button to display the contents of the setup
menu items on the FL display. When the setting is
finished, press only the SET/MENU button to fix the
settings and return to the normal display.

For details of setup menu settings and operations, see
Chapter 5, “Setup Menu.”

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1) LTC: abbreviation of Longitudinal Time code. This
time code is recorded on a longitudinal track on the tape.
Reading is unreliable at low speeds, and not possible at
all during still playback.

2) VITC: abbreviation of Vertical Interval Time code.
This time code is inserted in the vertical blanking
interval and recorded on the video tracks.

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3 AU MON SEL button

Each press of this button switches the audio channel as
listed below. The selected channels are displayed in
the FL display.

When basic menu item 026 is set to STEREO

AUDIO CHANNEL LR
One press CH-1 CH-2
Two presses CH-3 CH-4
Three presses CH-1,2 CH-1,2
Four presses CH-3,4 CH-3,4
Five presses CUE
Six presses After this, each press of this

button switches the channel as
in the sequence above.

The latest setting of each channel is saved in the
memory regardless of whether the power has been
turned on/off. Therefore, regardless of the system
frequency set on the unit, the last channel setting saved
will be loaded automatically.
Using AUDIO MONITOR MODE, basic menu item
026 of the setup menu, you can change the assignment
of the audio output. You can choose setting from
among ALL, MONO, and STEREO. For details, see
“5-3 Basic Menu” on page 5-7.
Press the AU MON SEL button while holding down
the SHIFT button to invert the order of the options.

5 CTL/TC/UB (display switching) button

This selects the time data displayed in the fluorescent
display in the following sequence: CTL, TC, UB. As
the display changes, the corresponding indicators over
the fluorescent display also light/go off.

Time data display selection and display contents

Display
selection

CTL Tape running time (hours,

TC Playback time code read by

UB User bit value inserted in the

Value displayed Indicator status

minutes, seconds, frames)
computed from the CTL
(control) signal recorded on
the tape during playback.

the internal time code

a)

reader.

playback time code.

a)

CTL indicator
lights.

The TC indicator
lights.

The UB indicator
lights.

a) The LTC/VITC button switches between LTC and VITC.

6 CTL RESET button

Press this button to reset a CTL value displayed in the
FL display area.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

4 SHIFT button

Hold down this button and press the SET/MENU
button to enable the menu function.
Press the F FWD or REW button while holding down
the SHIFT button to do the forward or reverse cue-up

1)

of the Shot marks

or STOP CODE points. These
marks are located before and after the current tape
position.

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1) Shot marks
If you use a camcorder which allows you to use Shot
marks, you can insert REC START markers or Shot
markers in the user bits area in advance for easy editing.
This is called inserting Shot marks.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-3

2-1 Control Panel

7 FL (Fluorescent) display and indicators

These comprise a time data display area, an audio
monitor display area and a number of indicators.

Audio monitor display area

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

This illustration shows the J-H3.

Audio monitor display area

•L/R audio level meter
Indicates the audio levels of the 2 optionally selected
channels making up L/R (Left/Right).

•L/R audio channel display
Indicates the optionally selected channel numbers.

Time data display area

Normally this displays a CTL count, time code value,
or user bit value according to the selection of the CTL/
TC/UB button or LTC/VITC button. When a cassette
recorded in the DF mode is played back, the dot by the
❉ mark in the illustration above lights. At this time, the
two dots (:) located above the dot disappear.
It is also used to display error messages and the setup
menus.

For details of the display of the CTL count, time code value,
or user bit value, see the explanation given in “CTL/TC/UB
(display switching) button” on page 2-3.

Indicator area

This includes the following indicators.

• CTL, TC, UB indicators: The time data selected

using the CTL/TC/UB (display switching) button
lights. Selected time data will be displayed on the
time data display area.

• LTC, VITC indicators: Regardless of the display

in the time data display area, these indicators light
when the corresponding time code values are
being read.

Time data display area

Indicator area

❉

Tape transport indicator area

When LTC has been selected using the LTC/VITC
button, the LTC indicator is displayed and
underlined. On the other hand, when VITC is
selected, the VITC indicator is displayed and
underlined.

• SERVO indicator: This lights when the servo lock

is functioning.

• ALARM indicator: This lights when a hardware

error is detected on the unit, and goes off when the
error is resolved. When this indicator is lit, an
error message appears in the time data display
area.

• Cassette-in indicator q: This lights when a

cassette is loaded in the unit.

• DATA indicator: This lights when a tape,

containing audio data such as Dolby-E and AC-3
on its DIGITAL AUDIO track, is played back.

• PsF indicator: This lights when a tape, which is

recorded in PsF, is played back.

• System frequency indicator: The system

frequency selected in SYSTEM FREQUENCY
SELECT, basic menu item 013 of the setup menu,
lights. When the selected frequency and the
frequency of the tape being played back are
incompatible, this indicator flashes.

• PD indicator (J-H3 only): This lights when the

system frequency is set to 23.98PD.

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Tape transport indicator area

• Tape transport indicator
When you press each button in the tape transport
control section, the corresponding indicators light.

m: REW (rewind) indicator
B: PLAY indicator

When AUTO TRACKING (the automatic tape
loading function) is in operation, this indicator
flashes.

M: F FWD (fast forward) indicator
x: STOP indicator

• JOG/SHTL (jog/shuttle) indicator
The “JOG” indicator lights when playback is carried
out in jog mode, and the “SHTL” indicator lights
when playback is carried out in shuttle mode.

• JOG/SHTL (jog/shuttle) transport indicator

b: Jog/shuttle reverse indicator (green)
B: Jog/shuttle forward indicator (green)
x: Jog/shuttle still indicator (red)

2-1-2 Search Control Section

1 JOG/SHUTTLE button

3 SHUTTLE dial

Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in
the following table. Turn the dial clockwise for
forward playback and counterclockwise for reverse
playback.

After pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the
JOG dial for playback in jog mode and the SHUTTLE
dial for playback in shuttle mode.

Playback modes using the JOG/SHUTTLE dial

Playback mode Operations and functions

Jog

Shuttle

Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button once to
light “JOG,” then turn the JOG dial, or
simply turn the JOG dial without lighting
“JOG.” Playback is carried out at a speed
corresponding to the rotating speed of
the JOG dial. The playback speed range
is from –1 to +1 times normal speed.
The JOG dial has no detents.

Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button twice to
light “SHTL,” then turn the SHUTTLE
dial, or simply turn the SHUTTLE dial
without lighting “SHTL.” Playback is
carried out at a speed corresponding to
the angular position of the SHUTTLE
dial. The playback speed range is from
–21 to +21 times normal speed.
The SHUTTLE dial has detents at the
center position, and at that point a still
picture is displayed.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

2 JOG dial

3 SHUTTLE dial

1 JOG/SHUTTLE button

Use this button to toggle between jog mode and shuttle
mode when using the JOG dial or SHUTTLE dial.
Press this button once for playback in jog mode, or
press this button twice for playback in shuttle mode
during playback or F FWD/REW. The corresponding
“JOG” indicator or “SHTL” indicator lights in the FL
display area.

2 JOG dial

Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in
the following table. Turn the dial clockwise for
forward playback and counterclockwise for reverse
playback.

Notes

•Normally, you turn the SHUTTLE dial after setting
the jog/shuttle mode by pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE
button. However, you can also set the jog/shuttle
mode simply by turning the dial. (This feature is
available when SELECTION FOR JOG/SHUTTLE
DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item 101 of the
setup menu, is set to DIAL.) In this case, you must
reset the SHUTTLE dial to the center position after
turning it, otherwise the dial may be moved by
vibration and the tape may start running in the shuttle
mode during playback.

•If the unit carries out reverse playback in the shuttle
mode at –0.5 times or less normal speed for 20
consecutive minutes, the reel motor heat protection
circuit automatically functions and the unit enters still
mode.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-5

2-1 Control Panel

2-1-3 T ape T ransport Control

Section

1 EJECT button

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

1 EJECT button

Press this button to eject the cassette.

2 REW (rewind) button

To rewind the tape, press this button. The REW
indicator lights. When you are using a tape containing
shot marks, press this button while holding down the
SHIFT button to cue-up the shot mark position located
just before the current position.

3 PLAY button

To start playback, press this button. The PLAY
indicator lights.
When you are using a tape containing UMID data,
press this button while holding down the SHIFT button
to display UMID data on the monitor.

2 REW button

3 PLAY button

4 F FWD button

5 STOP button

6 STANDBY

on/off button

1 Instance Number Generation Method
2 Instance Number
3 Material Number Generation Method
4, 5 Material Number
6 Year/Month/Date
7 Hour:Minute:Second
8 Time Zone
9 GPS Altitude
0 Number of Satellites
qa Auxiliary Device

(“ ”: not equiped, “+”: equiped)

qs PDOP (Position Dilution Of Precision value)
qd Longitude (E: east/W: west)
qf Latitude (S: south/N: north)
qg Organization Code
qh User Code
qj Country Code

4 F FWD (fast forward) button

To start fast forwarding the tape, press this button. The
F FWD indicator lights. When you are using a tape
containing shot marks, press this button while holding
down the SHIFT button to cue-up the shot mark
position located just after the current position.

5 STOP button

To stop playback, press this button. The STOP
indicator lights.
If REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM, extended menu
item 105 of the setup menu, has been set to ON, this
button flashes when abnormalities about the external
reference video signals are detected (J-H3 only). Those
abnormalities are described below.

•Reference video signals are not input.

•The system frequency set in this unit does not match
with the frequency of the reference video signals
being input.

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6 STANDBY on/off button

When a cassette is inserted in the unit and the unit is in
the Stop mode, you can toggle the VTR standby mode
on and off by pressing this button.
In standby mode, the drum rotates and the tape sticks
to the drum. As a result, playback starts immediately.
If the unit is set to 8 minutes elapse (this value can be
varied using STILL TIMER extended menu item 501
of the setup menu) in standby mode, it automatically
switches out of standby mode to protect the tape.

2-2 Connector Panel

1 TC OUTPUT connector

2 AC IN connector

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

3 REMOTE IN

connector

7 EXT SYNC

6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors

connectors

This illustration shows the J-H3 equipped with
an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board.

1 TC OUTPUT (time code output) connector

(BNC type ×1) (J-H3 only):

Outputs the playback time code.

2 AC IN connector

Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord (not
supplied).

Notes

•Place the unit near the AC outlet for easier reach of
the breaker.

•Make sure to perform a ground connection for the
unit before you plug the unit into the wall outlet. If
you disconnect the grounding, unplug the unit from
the wall outlet first.

3 REMOTE IN (9P) (remote control signal input)

connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) (J-H3 only):

Connects to a BVE series editor or other VTR using a
9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) to externally
control the unit.

5 VIDEO OUTPUT

connectors

4 RS-232C connector

4 RS-232C (RS-232C serial interface) connector

(D-sub 9-pin, male)

Exchanges the RS-232C serial remote control signal
and the VTR status signal with external devices such
as a computer installed JZ-1.

5 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors
SD (D CONV.) (SD output) connectors

COMPOSITE (SUPER) (analog composite video

output) connector (Phono jack ×1): Outputs an

analog composite video signal.

COMPOSITE (SUPER) (analog composite video

output) connector (BNC type ×1): Outputs an

analog composite video signal.

SDI (SUPER) (serial digital interface output)

connector (BNC type ×1) (J-H3 only): Outputs

video/audio signals in D1 format.

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-7

2-2 Connector Panel

DV (i.LINK DV output ) connector (IEEE1394

type, 6-pin) (available only when an HKJ-101
i.LINK Interface Board (not supplied) is
installed):

This is a connector located on the optional
HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board. Outputs video/

Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts

audio signals in DV format.

Notes

•Through the DV connector, only one DV
device can be connected to this unit. If you
intend to connect multiple DV devices, refer to
the manuals of them.

•The i.LINK (DV) output of this unit is used to
provide materials to a computer on which non­linear editing software is installed. You can use
a Sony VTR equiped with an i.LINK (DV)
connector with this unit, though, the auto
dubbing function and editing function will not
be available.

HD (HD output) connectors

COMPONENT (Y/Pb/Pr) connectors (BNC type

×3): Output analog HD component video signals
(Y/Pb/Pr).

D3 output connector: Outputs analog HD

component video signals (Y/Pb/Pr).

MONITOR connector (D-sub 15-pin): Outputs

video signals using the XGA system. The monitor
and projector of the signal receiver should be set
to XGA.

HD SDI (SUPER) (HD serial digital interface

output) connector (BNC type ×1) (J-H3 only):

Outputs video/audio signals in HD format.

6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors

Audio monitor (L/R) output connectors (XLR

3-pin, male):

Outputs two (L and R) audio monitor signals
according to the setting of the AU MON SEL
button on the control panel.

Audio monitor (L/R) output connectors (Phono

jack ×2):

Outputs two (L and R) audio monitor signals
according to the setting of the AU MON SEL
button on the control panel.

7 EXT SYNC (reference video signal input)

connectors (BNC type ×2) (J-H3 only):

Input reference video signals.
These connectors input the positive/negative
bipolarity ternary sync signal and the Video Burst
Sync (VBS) signal, in other words, the composite
video signal including chroma burst. They also input
the Video Sync (VS) signal, that is, the composite
monochrome video signal. When a bridge connection
is made, the terminator is automatically set to OFF
(75 Ω).

Note

This unit performs on SYNC LOCK. It does not
perform on burst LOCK.

When basic menu item 005, “DISPLAY
INFORMATION SELECT,” of the setup menu is set
to anything other than OFF, the connector outputs
superimposed character information such as time
code, menu settings, or alarm messages.

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Preparations

3-1 Installation

Installation of the unit

You can install this unit horizontally as well as
vertically. However, it is necessary to use the supplied
vertical installation stands to prepare the unit for
vertical installation as shown in the figure.

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Preparations

Notes

•When you install this unit vertically, be sure that the
handle faces up.

•Regardless of whether you install the unit
horizontally or vertically, make sure there is a space
of 5 cm (2 inches) or more around the unit.

Vertical
installation
stands

Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1

3-2 Cassettes

Cassette types

This unit uses a tape with 1/2-inch tape width. It plays
HD DIGITAL VIDEO cassettes.

Inserting and ejecting cassettes

Insert or eject a cassette while the unit is powered on.

Inserting a cassette

Chapter 3 Preparations

EJECT button

S cassette

Removing slack from the tape

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

Ejecting a cassette

Press the EJECT button.
The cassette is ejected.

1

L cassette

1 Turn the POWER switch on.
2 Check the following points before inserting the

cassette with the orientation shown in the figure.

•Check that there is no slack in the tape.

•Check that the message “E10-0000” is not shown
in the time data display area.

The cassette is drawn into the unit.

If the message “E10-0000” appears in the time data
display area, there is moisture condensation in the unit.
For steps to take when “E10-0000” is displayed, see
“6-3 Moisture Condensation” on page 6-2.

3-2 Chapter 3 Preparations

Playback

Chapter 4

4-1 Preparations for Playback

4-1-1 Switching System

Frequency

Switch a setting of this unit to correspond with the
system frequency of a using cassette. (This is set to

29.97 system at the factory.)

For details, see “Switching system frequency (menu item

013)” on page 5-4.

4-1-2 Setting the Audio Monitor

Output

Press AU MON SEL button to assign the channels to
L/R outputs.

For details of channel setting and operation, see “AU MON
SEL button” on page 2-3.

• EDGE-CROP mode (CROP)

To adjust the horizontal position of the edge­cropped screen

Use H CROP POSITION (DC), extended menu item

932.

• LETTER BOX mode (LETTER BOX)
When LETTER BOX is selected, you can choose an
aspect ratio for the down-converted screen from
among the following 3 conversion modes included in
LETTER BOX MODE (DC), extended menu item

931.

Chapter 4 Playback

HD SD

Crops a quarter of both ends of an HDVS screen.

4-1-3 Selecting a Conversion

Mode for the Down-Converter

Select a conversion mode from CONVERTER MODE
(DC), extended menu item 930.

When “16:9” is selected

HD SD

Converts the screen with keeping an aspect ratio of 16:9.

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4-1 Preparations for Playback

Chapter 4 Playback

When “14:9” is selected

HD SD

Crops both ends of an HDVS screen to make its
aspect ratio 14:9.

When “13:9” is selected

HD SD

Crops both ends of an HDVS screen to make its
aspect ratio 13:9.

• Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE)

HD SD

To convert 24-frame time code into 25-frame time
code, set the following menu items as shown below.

Basic menu item 005 “TIME”
Extended menu item 620 “ON”
Extended menu item 621 Set “STARTING TC”

These settings display 25-frame time code on the time
data display area of the FL display, and superimpose
both 24-frame and 25-frame time codes on the
monitor.

4-1-5 Time Data Setting

(Conver sion fr om 23.98 to

29.97-Frame Mode) (J-H3 only)

Converts a 16:9 screen into a 4:3 screen
without cropping.

4-1-4 Time Data Setting

(Conver sion from 24 to
25-Frame Mode)

Displayed time data

Use the CTL/TC/UB button to select one of the CTL
(control), time code, or user bit values. When time code
is selected, the displayed data is determined by the setting
of the LTC/VITC button (LTC/VITC) as follows.

LTC/VITC
button setting

LTC LTC recorded on tape
VITC VITC recorded on tape

Time code conversion for 25-frame mode
playback (TC CONV)

When you play back a tape that was originally
recorded in 24-frame mode in 25-frame mode (off­speed playback), you can convert 24-frame time code
into 25-frame time code.

Displayed data

If you set the system frequency to 23.98PD and are about
to playback a tape recorded in 23.98-frame mode, you
can convert the time code into 29.97-frame time code.

To display the converted 29.97-frame time code, set
the following menu items as shown below.

Basic menu item 005 “TIME”
Extended menu item 623 Set 24F TC A-FRAME

SELECT

Extended menu item 624 Set 30F TC A-FRAME

SELECT

These settings display 29.97-frame time code on the
time data display area of the FL display, and
superimpose both 23.98-frame and 29.97-frame time
codes on the monitor.

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4-2 Playback Procedures

4-2-1 Normal Playback

SHIFT button

AU MON SEL button

Insert a cassette beforehand.

For details of how to insert a cassette, see “Inserting and
ejecting cassettes” on page 3-2.

To start playback

Press the PLAY button.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button.

If you play back to the end of the tape

The tape is automatically rewound, and stops.
(When AUTO REWIND, extended menu item 125, is
set to ENA)

Cassette compartment

STOP button

PLAY button

4-2-2 Playback in Jog Mode

1

Chapter 4 Playback

1,2,3

In jog mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed
based the speed at which the dial is turned. The
playback speed range is ±1 times normal speed.
Use the following procedure to carry out playback in
shuttle mode.

1 Turn the JOG dial directly or press the JOG/

SHUTTLE button to light the JOG indicator.

Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button toggles
between jog mode and shuttle mode.

2 Turn the JOG dial in the desired direction, at a

speed corresponding to the desired playback speed.

Note

This unit uses an auto-tracking function. The factory
setting for the auto-tracking is on (AUTO TRACKING
ON). You can turn auto-tracking off. For details on
how to change the setting, contact your nearest Sony
dealer. While this unit is pulling the tape in, the PLAY
button indicator B flashes.

Playback in jog mode starts.

3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the

JOG dial.

It is possible to make pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE
button to switching between JOG and SHUTTLE
mode.
Select “KEY” in SELECTION FOR JOG/
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item
101, to enable the above feature. (This is the
default setting.)

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Chapter 4 Playback

4-2 Playback Procedures

4-2-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode

1

Turn the SHUTTLE dial to the angle

2

corresponding to the desired playback speed.

Playback in shuttle mode starts.

3 Return the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent

position or press the STOP button to cancel shuttle
mode playback.

It is possible to make pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE
button to switching between JOG and SHUTTLE
mode.
Select “KEY” in SELECTION FOR JOG/
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item
101, to enable the above feature. (This is the
default setting.)

3

In shuttle mode, the SHUTTLE dial controls the
playback speed based on the angular position of the
dial. There are seven playback speeds:
±0.03 times, ±0.12 times, ±0.5 times, ±1 times,
±2 times, ±5 times, ±21 times.

+ indicates forward direction speed, – indicates reverse
direction speed.

The SHUTTLE dial has detents at the center position,
move the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent to
display a still picture.
Use the following procedure to carry out playback in
shuttle mode.

1,2,3

1 Turn the SHUTTLE dial directly or press the JOG/

SHUTTLE button twice to light the SHTL
indicator.

If the SHUTTLE dial points to a position other
than the center, playback in shuttle mode starts at a
speed corresponding to the angular position of the
dial.

To return to normal-speed playback

Press the PLAY button.

To alternate between normal-speed
playback and shuttle mode playback

Set the SHUTTLE dial to the position
corresponding to the desired shuttle playback
speed first. Press the PLAY button, and then press
the JOG/SHUTTLE button twice.
For intermittent shuttle mode playback, press the
STOP button first and then press the JOG/
SHUTTLE button twice.

Normally, you turn the SHUTTLE dial after setting
the jog/shuttle mode by pressing the JOG/
SHUTTLE button. You can also set the jog/shuttle
mode, however, by directly turning the dial. (This
is available when SELECTION FOR JOG/
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item
101, is set to DIAL.) In this case, you must reset
the SHUTTLE dial to the center position after
turning it, otherwise the dial is moved by vibration
and the tape may start running in the shuttle mode
during playback.

Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button toggles
between jog mode and shuttle mode.

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4-3 Superimposed Character Information

Note

The display shown on the left corresponds to the

1 Types of time data

Time data

2 Drop frame mark

of time data

3 VITC field mark

factory default settings of the unit.
Changing the setting of DISPLAY INFORMATION
SELECT in basic menu item 005 allows different time
data to be displayed in the bottom line of the display.

For details, see “Items in the basic menu” on page 5-7.

Displayed items

1 Types of time data

4 Operation mode

Video signal output from the SDI (J-H3 only), HD
SDI (J-H3 only), COMPOSITE, COMPONENT (Y/
Pb/Pr), D3 or MONITOR connectors contains
superimposed character information (overlaid display),
including time code, menu settings, or alarm
messages.

For details on the settings for superimposed display,
see “DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT,” basic
menu item 005 on page 5-7, “SD CHARACTER,”
basic menu item 027 on page 5-8, and “HD
CHARACTER,” basic menu item 028 on page 5-8.

Adjusting the character display

The basic menu adjusts the position, size and type of
the superimposed characters.

Display Meaning

CTL CTL counter data
TCR LTC reader time code
UBR LTC reader user bit
TCR. VITC reader time code
UBR. VITC reader user bit

Note

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

2 Drop frame mark of time data

“ . ”: Drop frame mode
“ : ”: Non-drop frame mode

3 VITC field mark

“ ” blank: When displaying Field 1 and 3
“ * ”: When displaying Field 2 and 4

Chapter 4 Playback

For details of the basic menu, see “5-3 Basic Menu” on
page 5-7.

Chapter 4 Playback 4-5

Chapter 4 Playback

4-3 Superimposed Character Information

4 Operation mode

The field is divided into two blocks, A and B.

•Block A: displays the operation mode.

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

AB

Display
Block A Block B

TAPE UNTHREAD Cassette is not loaded.
STANDBY OFF Standby off mode
STOP Stop mode
F.FWD Fast forward mode
REW Rewind mode
PLAY Playback mode (servo unlocked)
PLAY LOCK Playback mode (servo locked)
JOG STILL A still picture in jog mode
JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction
JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction
SHUTTLE STILL A still picture in shuttle mode
SHUTTLE (Speed) Shuttle mode

Operation mode

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4-4 Using the Remote Commander

REMOTE INTERFACE

137
213:WIRELESS-off
501

❉

Before using the Remote Commander

Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts.

How to change the lithium battery

1 Pull out the lithium battery case.

Pull the battery case toward you while releasing
the lock by plucking it with your fingernail.

2 Set lithium battery in the case.

Setting menu

When a Remote Commander is used, WIRELESS
REMOTE CONTROL, extended menu item 213, must
to be set to ON. (It is set to OFF at the factory.)
(The following operation is an example of how
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL is switched from
OFF to ON.)

1 Select WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL,

extended menu item 213, to display it.

The illustration shows the information displayed in
the time data display area and on the monitor
connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors.

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Time data display

Monitor screen

The + side
faces up.

3 Push the lithium battery case back into its original

position.

Notes on the Remote Commander

•If there is an obstacle between the Remote
Commander and the remote control detector, the
Remote Commander sometimes does not work
properly. Point the Remote Commander at the remote
control detector on the front side of the unit.

•The effective remote control area is limited. It
becomes easier to control the unit the closer you get
and if you point the Remote Commander directly at
the front of the unit.

•Change the battery when the Remote Commander
does not work properly.

Items without ❉ are omitted.

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2 Turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting

from “OFF” to “ON” while holding down the JOG/
SHUTTLE button, and then release the JOG/
SHUTTLE button.

Time data display

Unit

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Monitor screen

REMOTE INTERFACE

137

❉

213:WIRELESS-on
501

Items without ❉ are omitted.

(ON flashes while the JOG/SHUTTLE button is
being pressed.)

3 Press the SET/MENU button.

Time data display area and monitor go back to the
original views.

Note

When two or more J-H1s or J-H3s are placed close to
each other, the Remote Commander may affect more
than one unit. In this case, select OFF in WIRELESS
REMOTE CONTROL, extended menu item 213, of
the other units you do not want to operate.

Remote control detector

Infrared transmitter

Remote
Commander

Operating the Remote Commander

Press the function keys while pointing the infrared
transmitter of the Remote Commander at the remote
control detector.
Each key functions same as the corresponding key on
the control panel attached to the unit.

Note

For the SEARCH key, is 5 times forward speed,
is 5 times reverse speed.

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4-5 Tele-File1) and Shot Mark Functions

The following operations will be available when using
the unit connected to a personal computer (PC) with
the optional JZ-1 software installed.

For details on installation and software operation, refer to
the “Readme” file and the “Help” file supplied with the JZ­1 software.

Basic Operations Such as PLAY,
F FWD, REW, STOP, SHUTTLE,
and JOG.

You can perform basic operations such as PLAY,
F FWD, REW, STOP, SHUTTLE, and JOG via your
PC.

Reading Tele-File Data and Shot
Mark Data

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If Shot mark data or Tele-File data have been
recorded, you can automatically read image and
related data based on the Shot mark or Tele-File data.
(You will need to install a video capture card in your
PC.)
An image that has been read will be displayed as a
thumbnail image. Double-clicking the thumbnail
image quickly finds the beginning of the segment.
Based on the thumbnail image position (cue point),
you can set an IN point and OUT point.

Writing Data in Tele-File

You can write the IN/OUT point set in the PC in Tele­File.

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) Tele-File

This is a system that can write and read material recorded on the tape using the non-contact IC memory built into the back
label of the cassette.
Tele-File is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Setup Menu

5-1 Menu System Configuration

Chapter 5

The principal setup operations required before
operating this unit can be carried out using setup
menus.
The menu system of this unit is comprised of a basic
menu and an extended menu.

•Basic menu
This menu is used to make the following settings:
– the digital hours meter
– the character information superimposed on the

output to the monitor
– settings for switching system frequency
– settings for the menu banks for retaining menu

settings

•Extended menu
This menu is used to make the following wide range
of settings on this unit:
– the control panel functions
– tape protection
– video and audio control
– digital data processing

This unit allows up to two menu settings to be stored
in menu banks 1 and 2.
The stored menu settings can be called up to use as
required.

For more information, see “Menu bank operations (menu
items B01 to B12)” on page 5-5.

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5-2 Menu Operations

5-2 Menu Operations

This section describes the basic menu displays and
how to change the settings.

For information about how to use basic menu item 013, see
“Switching system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4,
and for information about how to operate items B01 to B12,
see “Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B12)” on
page 5-5.

Displaying the menus

Cursor indicating
the currently
selected item

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HO2:DRUM HOURS - 52

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SHIFT button

SET/MENU button

Time data display

Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the
SHIFT button.
The setting of the currently selected menu item
appears in the time data display.

Item number
(flashing)

Item name (first four
characters)

Changing the currently displayed menu
item

JOG/SHUTTLE button

JOG/SHTL indicator

JOG/SHUTTLE dial

Turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial.
Turning the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to the right
increments the item number and turning it to the left
decrements the item number.
The item number changes at a rate depending on the
JOG/SHUTTLE dial position (when the SHTL
indicator is lit) or on the JOG/SHUTTLE dial rotation
rate (when the JOG indicator is lit).

Displaying the menus on the monitor

Menu setting can be done on the monitor while
superimposing is set to ON.

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Changing a menu item setting value

To change the setting value of the currently displayed
menu item, use the following procedure.

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

Time data display

21

1 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the

JOG/SHUTTLE dial.

The setting value changes at a rate based on the
SHUTTLE dial position or on the JOG dial
rotation rate.

Setting value (flashes while changing)

2 When the desired setting value is displayed, press

the SET/MENU button.

This saves the new setting value, and the menu
display disappears from the time data display.

SET/MENU button

1 Set RESET SETUP, basic menu item B20, to ON.

“PUSH SET” appears in the time data display, and
“Push SET button” appears on the monitor screen.

2 Press the SET/MENU button.

The current active menu settings (see “Menu bank
operations (menu items B01 to B12)”) are reset to
their factory default settings.

3 Press the SET/MENU button again.

The settings are saved and the menu display
disappears from the time data display.

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To cancel the change

Press the SET/MENU button while holding down
the SHIFT button before pressing the SET/MENU
button only.
The menu display disappears from the time data
display without saving the new setting value.

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Chapter 5 Setup Menu

Switching system frequency (menu item

013)

Using the following procedure, you can set SYSTEM
FREQUENCY SELECT, basic menu item 013, to
“ON,” and then switch the system frequencies between

29.97, 25, 24 (J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only), and

23.98PD (J-H3 only).

(The following procedure is an example of switching
from a 29.97 system to a 25 system.)

1 Select SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT, basic

menu item 013, and display it.

The time data display and the monitor screen
connected to VIDEO OUTPUT connectors show
the following displays.

Time data display

2 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the

JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from
“OFF” to “ON,” then release the JOG/SHUTTLE
button.

The displays change as follows.

Time data display

Monitor screen

ITEM-013

SYSTEM FREQUENCY

SELECT

ON

Push SET button!!

Monitor screen

KEY PARAMETER

H13---­.
.
.
.
012----

❉

013:SYSTEM SEL-off
020----

Items without ❉ are omitted.

3 Press the SET/MENU button.

The displays change as shown below.

Time data display

Monitor screen

SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT

29.97 PsF (59.94i)

If the Frequency setting
is changed, Turn power
off and on again.

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4 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the

JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting to 25,
then release the JOG/SHUTTLE button.

The menu settings disappear from the time data
display, and it returns to the normal indicators.

The displays change as shown below.

Time data display

Monitor screen

SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT

25 PsF (50i)

Push SET button!!

To cancel switching of the system
frequency

Holding down the SHIFT button, press the SET/
MENU button the required number of times to exit
from the menu.

Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to
B12)

This unit allows two different complete sets of menu
settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks,”
numbered 1 and 2. Saved sets of menu settings are
recalled for use as required.

To jump to menu item B01 or H01

The unit recalls any required menu items when you
turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial after pressing the SET/
MENU button while holding down the SHIFT button.
Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the
SHIFT button, then press the CTL/TC/UB button.
Every time you press the CTL/TC/UB button, menu
item H01 or B01 is recalled alternately.

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Saving the current active menu settings

Set menu item SAVE BANK 1, basic menu item B11,
or SAVE BANK 2, basic menu item B12, to ON,
depending on which of the menu banks you wish to
use to save the setting, then press the SET/MENU
button.

5 Press the SET/MENU button.

The displays change as shown below.

Time data display

“POWER OFF/ON”
scrolls sideways as
it appears.

Monitor screen

SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT

25 PsF (50i)

Turn off/on POWER!!

6 Turn the POWER switch off momentarily, then

turn it on again.
This switches from the 29.97 to the 25 system; the

29.97 indicator goes off, and the 25 indicator
lights.

Recalling settings from a menu bank

Set menu item RECALL BANK 1, basic menu item
B01, or RECALL BANK 2, basic menu item B02, to
ON, depending on which of the menu banks you wish
to recall settings from, then press the SET/MENU
button.

Recall

Current active
menu settings

Save

Recall

Save

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Menu bank 1

Menu bank 2

5-2 Menu Operations

Extended menu operations

You can control the extended menu in the same way as
that described in the previous pages (Menu
Operations).

For details of menu operation, see “5-2 Menu Operations”
on page 5-2.

Note

To access the extended menu, it is required to set
MENU GRADE, basic menu item 099, to “ENHAN.”

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5-3 Basic Menu

Items in the basic menu

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

Item number Item name Settings

a)

002

a), b)

003

005 DISPLAY INFORMATION

007 TAPE TIMER DISPLAY

a)

009

012 CONDITION DISPLAY ON

CHARACTER H­POSITION

CHARACTER V­POSITION

SELECT

CHARACTER TYPE Determines the type of characters, such as time code, output from the VIDEO

VIDEO MONITOR

Adjusts the horizontal screen position of the character information output from the
VIDEO OUTPUT connectors for superimposed display on the monitor.
0 ... 4 ... 8: The value 0 is for the far left of the screen and 8 for the far right.

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

Adjusts the vertical screen position of the first line of the character information
output from the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors for superimposed display on the
monitor.

0 ... 13 ... 16 (29.97/23.98PD system (J-H3 only))/0 ... 14 ... 17 (25/24 (J-H3

only) /23.98 system (J-H3 only)): The value 0 is for the top of the screen and

increasing the value lowers the position of the characters.

Determines the kind of character information to be output from the VIDEO
OUTPUT connectors.

OFF : Displays no character information.
T&STA : Time data display information and the unit’s status
T&UB: Time data display information and the user bits
T&CTL: Time data display information and CTL
T&T: Time data display information and time code (LTC or VITC)
TIME: Time data display information only

When the system frequency is set to 23.98PD, 29.97-frame time code and 23.98­frame time code are displayed in two rows as shown below (J-H3 only).

If there is an overlap between the setting of this item and the character
information selected by the setting of the control panel, output of the overlapped
information is automatically avoided. For example, if CTL is selected on the
control panel and this menu item setting is T&CTL, CTL and LTC will be output.

Determines whether to display the CTL counter in 12-hour mode or 24-hour mode.

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

OUTPUT connectors for superimposed display on the monitor.

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

Determines whether or not to display the channel status in addition to the
characters being superimposed.

DIS : Disables display.
ENA: Enables display.

Displayed channel status

The channel statuses are displayed under the timer or status display line.

e.g. V — A —

The letters that follow “V” indicate the status of the video channels of the rotation
head.

The letters that follow “A” indicate the status of the audio channels of the rotation
head.

Character patterns
–: Good condition
*: Acceptable condition
x: Bad condition

default settings are indicated by an enclosing box.

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29.97-frame time code

23.98-frame time code

a) When setting items 002, 003 and 009, watch the monitor

screen, and adjust to the required state.

b) When displaying time code values, there is a slight time

delay. Therefore, when creating a tape for off-line
editing, the information inserted in the upper half of the
screen may be delayed by one frame.

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5-3 Basic Menu

Item number Item name Settings

013

020 DROP-FRAME MODE

022

024

026

027

028 HD CHARACTER Selects whether or not to superimpose characters on the video signal (overlap

030

SYSTEM FREQUENCY
SELECT

SELECT
(J-H1:29.97 system only)
(J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD
system only)

PF2 KEY SELECT

MENU CHARACTER
TYPE

AUDIO MONITOR MODE

SD CHARACTER
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

I.LINK CHARACTER
(available only with the
HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface
Board)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

Specifies whether to enable switching the system frequencies.

OFF : Do not enable system switching.
ON: Enable system switching.

You can switch the system frequencies of this unit between 29.97, 25, 24
(J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only) and 23.98PD (J-H3 only).

For information on how to switch the system or other details, see “Switching
system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4.

Determines the drop-frame mode of the CTL counter.

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

Note

When the unit operates in the 23.98PD system, the setting of this item
determines the advancement mode (DF/NDF) of the output time code.

Determines the function assigned to the PF2 button.

REM : Displays the remaining tape time in minutes.
RUN : Displays the total number of times that the tape has been running up until

that time.

Selects the type of characters to superimpose on the video signal (overlaid
display) output from the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors.

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

Select a mode of AUDIO MONITOR.

MONO: Monaural
STEREO : Stereo + mix
All: Monaural + stereo + mix

Select whether or not to superimpose the type of characters on the video signal
(overlap display) output from the SD (D CONV.) connectors.

Setting for the J-H1
OFF: Does not superimpose.
ON : Superimposes.

Setting for the J-H3
OFF: Does not superimpose on any of the SD output.
COMPOSITE: Superimposes on the COMPOSITE (SUPER) connector output

only.

SDI: Superimposes on the SDI (SUPER) connector output only.
ALL : Superimposes on all the SD output.

display) output from the HD connectors.

Setting for the J-H1
OFF: Does not superimpose.
ON : Superimposes.

Setting for the J-H3
OFF: Does not superimpose on any of the HD output.

ANALOG: Superimposes on the COMPONENT/D3/MONITOR connectors output

only.

SDI: Superimposes on the HD SDI (SUPER) connector output only.
ALL : Superimposes on all the HD output.

Selects whether or not to superimpose characters on the video signal (overlap
display) output from the

OFF : Does not superimpose.
ON: Superimposes.

DV connector.

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Item number Item name Settings

099

MENU GRADE

Determines the menus that can be changed.

BASIC : Basic menu
ENHAN: Basic menu + Extended menu

B01 RECALL BANK 1
B02

RECALL BANK 2

Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1.

Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 2.
B11 SAVE BANK 1 Set to ON to save current menu settings to menu bank 1.
B12 SAVE BANK 2

Set to ON to save current menu settings to menu bank 2.

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

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Items in the extended menu

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The extended menu contains the following items.

default settings are indicated by an enclosing box.

In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory

Item number

101 SELECTION FOR JOG/

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

105 REFERENCE SYSTEM

114 AUDIO MONITOR

125 AUTO REWIND Selects whether or not to rewind the tape automatically when playback reaches

130 TIMER DISPLAY

137

140 AREA MARKER

141

213 WIRELESS REMOTE

501

Item name

SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE

ALARM (J-H3 only)

OUTPUT LEVEL

DIMMER CONTROL

TRACKING CONTROL
VIA JOG/SHUTTLE DIAL

(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

MONITOR FREQUENCY

CONTROL

STILL TIMER

Settings

Selects how the unit enters the jog/shuttle mode.

DIAL: Turning the JOG/SHUTTLE dial puts the unit in the jog/shuttle mode.

KEY : Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button puts the unit in the jog/shuttle mode.

to playback either from stopped or from still playback in the jog/shuttle mode.

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

LOCK : Mute the audio output signal until the servo lock functions.

Selects whether or not to display an alarm when the reference video signal is not

input from outside or the frequency of the reference video signal which is being

input does not match with the system frequency of this unit.

OFF: Does not display an alarm.

ON : Displays an alarm by flashing the STOP button.

Selects whether or not to permit changes in the audio monitor output level from

the control panel (which can simultaneously be monitored via the headphones

jack) using the volume control knob on the control panel.

VAR: Output level changes permitted.

FIXED : Output level changes not permitted.

the end of a tape.

DIS: Do not rewind automatically.

ENA : Rewind automatically.

Sets the brightness of the time data/menu display.

0 to 3 : The brightness can be set within this range. 3 is the brightest and 0 is the

darkest.

Selects the tracking control in the JOG/SHUTTLE dial.

OFF : Disables tracking control.

ON: Enables tracking control by turning the JOG/SHUTTLE dial in the PLAY

mode.

Selects whether or not to display the output area of the SD output down-

converted to HD output.

OFF : Do not display.

ON: Display.

Selects the output frequency to the computer display.

Setting for the J-H1

60HZ

59.94HZ (In 29.97 system)/50HZ (In 25 system)

Setting for the J-H3

60HZ

59.94HZ (In 29.97/23PD system)/50HZ (In 25 system)

/48HZ (In 24/23.98 system)

Note

Some computer displays may not synchronize the frequencies if you set the

output frequency to 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, or 48 Hz.

Selects control mode with the infrared Remote Commander.

OFF : Do not operate.

ON: Operate.

Sets the time interval from the tape stop mode to the tape protection mode.

In order to protect the video heads and the tape, this unit enters the tape

protection mode automatically after a certain amount of time has elapsed since

the unit entered the tape stop mode (STOP mode or a still picture in jog/shuttle

mode).

0.5S ... 8M ... 30M: Set the value in the range 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes.

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Item number

601 VITC POSITION SEL-1

Item name

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

Settings

In 29.97/23.98PD system

Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output).

12H ... 16H ... 20H: Select a line from line 12 to line 20.

Note

You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert the signals into

those two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and

VITC POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.

In 25 system

Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output).

9H ... 19H ... 22H: Select a line from line 9 to line 22.

Note

You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert those signals

into two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and VITC

POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.

602 VITC POSITION SEL-2

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

In 29.97/23.98PD system

Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output).

12H ... 18H ... 20H: Select a line from line12 to line 20.

Note

You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert the signals into

those two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and

VITC POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.

In 25 system

Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output).

9H ... 21H ... 22H: Select a line from line 9 to line 22.

Note

You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert those signals

into two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and VITC

POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.

619 VITC

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

620 TC CONVERSION AT 24F

(25 system only)

Selects whether or not to insert the VITC signal into the output signals of the SD

(D CONV.) connectors.

ON : Insert.

OFF: Do not insert.

Selects whether or not to convert a 24-frame time code into a 25-frame time code
when you play back a tape in 25-frame mode (off-speed playback), which was
originally recorded in 24-frame mode with the system frequency set to 25.

OFF : Do not convert time code.
ON: Convert time code.

621 STARTING TC SELECT Selects the time code standard before converting 24-frame time code into 25-

frame time code.

623

24F TC A-FRAME
SELECT
(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 23.98PD system
only)

Sets a reference value for the playback time code (the time code to be
designated as A-FRAME) when 2-3 pulldown playback is performed.
Sets the reference value for the output time code (the time code to be designated
as A-FRAME) using 30F TC A-FRAME SELECT, extended menu item 624.
Using the difference between the value set in this item and the value set in
extended menu item 624, converts 23.98-frame time code into 29.97-frame time
code and outputs it.

624 30F TC A-FRAME

SELECT
(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 23.98PD system
only)

Sets a reference value for the output time code (the time code to be designated
as A-FRAME) when 2-3 pulldown playback is performed.
Sets the reference value for the playback time code (the time code to be
designated as A-FRAME) using 24F TC A-FRAME SELECT, extended menu
item 623.
Using the difference between the value set in this item and the value set in
extended menu item 623, converts 23.98-frame time code into 29.97-frame time
code and outputs it.

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5-4 Extended Menu

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Item number

710

713

718 SETUP LEVEL (SD)

734 MASTER LEVEL (SD)

735 Y LEVEL (SD)

736 PB LEVEL (SD)

737 PR LEVEL (SD)

740 MASTER LEVEL (HD)

741

742

743 PR LEVEL (HD)

745 SET UP LEVEL (HD)

802

808

Item name

INTERNAL VIDEO
SIGNAL GENERATOR

VIDEO SETUP
REFERENCE LEVEL
(J-H1: 29.97 system only)
(J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD
system only)

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

Y LEVEL (HD)
(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

PB LEVEL (HD)
(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

DIGITAL AUDIO MUTE IN
SHUTTLE MODE

INTERNAL AUDIO
SIGNAL GENERATOR

Settings

Selects the test signal to be output from the VTR’s internal test signal generator.

OFF : No test signal is generated. (The VTR operates normally.)
CB: 100% color bar signal

Sets the setup amount to be added to the composite output signal.

0%

7.5%

Adjusts the setup level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.)
connectors.

0 … 40H … 7FH

Adjusts the levels of the components of the SD video signal output from the SD
(D CONV.) connectors. Y, Pb, and Pr change in same value.

0 … 1000 … 1400

Adjusts the Y level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.)
connectors.

0 … 1000 … 1400

Adjusts the Pb level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.)
connectors.

0 … 1000 … 1400

Adjusts the Pr level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.)
connectors.

0 … 1000 … 1400

Adjusts the levels of the components of the HD video signal output from the HD
connectors. Y, Pb, and Pr change in same value.

0 … 1000 … 1400

Adjusts the Y level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors.

0 … 1000 … 1400

Adjusts the Pb level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors.

0 … 1000 … 1400

Adjusts the Pr level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors.

0 … 1000 … 1400

Adjusts the setup level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors.

0 … 110H … 220H

Sets the digital audio muting conditions during shuttle playback.

OFF : Not muted.
CUEUP: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations.
FULL: Muted in shuttle mode.
SLOW: Muted at ±0.2 times or slower.

Selects the operation of the internal audio test signal generator.

OFF : No operation.
1KHZ: At 1 kHz, –20 dB FS sine wave is supplied to all audio input channels.

5-12 Chapter 5 Setup Menu

Item number

831

Item name

I.LINK AUDIO OUTPUT
SELECT
(available only with the
HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface
Board)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

901 VIDEO OUTPUT DATA

(J-H1: No item)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

921 ASPECT FLAG (DC)

(J-H1: 29.97 system only)
(J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD
system only)

930 CONVERTER MODE

(DC)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

931 LETTER BOX MODE

(DC)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

932 H CROP POSITION (DC)

(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD

system only)

934

CROSS COLOR (DC)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

935

DETAIL GAIN (DC)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

936 LIMITER (DC)

(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

937

CRISP THRESHOLD (DC)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

938

LEVEL DEPEND
THRESHOLD (DC)
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

939 H.DETAIL FREQUENCY

(DC)

(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD

system only)

940 H/V RATIO (DC)

(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD
system only)

Settings

Selects audio channels output from the

DV connector.

CH1/2 : Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-1/2.
CH3/4: Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-3/4.
4CH: Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-1/2/3/4.

Set the number of bits of the signal output from the SD SDI connector.

10 BIT
8 BIT

Selects whether or not to attach a 16:9/Squeeze identification signal regulated by
ARIB TR-B17 on SD output down-converted while an HDCAM tape is playing.

OFF : Does not attach a 16:9/Squeeze identification signal on SD output down-

converted from HD.

ON: Attaches a 16:9/Squeeze identification signal on the SD output down-

converted from HD in Squeeze mode.

Selects mode while down-converting.

EDGE-CROP : Selects EDGE-CROP MODE.
LETTER BOX: Selects LETTER BOX MODE.
SQUEEZE: Selects SQUEEZE MODE.

When LETTER BOX is selected in CONVERTER MODE (DC), extended menu
item 930, selects the aspect ratio of the down-convert output.

16:9 : Specifies aspect ratio 16:9 for HD-SD converter output.
14:9: Specifies aspect ratio 14:9 for HD-SD converter output.
13:9: Specifies aspect ratio 13:9 for HD-SD converter output.

Adjusts H CROP (horizontal direction of the extracted portion of the image using
EDGE-CROP MODE) of the down-converted output while EDGE-CROP is
selected in CONVERTER MODE (DC), extended menu item 930.

–120 … 0 … 120

Adjusts CROSS COLOR of the Down Converter.

0 … 8 … 15

Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the sharpness of the
contour adjustment.

0 … 20H … 7FH

Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the maximum level

of the detail that will be added to enhance the source signal.

0 … 20H … 3FH

Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Sets the amplitude level that
a small amplitude signal does not enhance.

0 to 15

Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the range of
brightness of the contour adjustment.

0 … 8 … 15

Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Sets a center frequency of
the contour adjustment.

2.6MHZ … 3.4MHZ … 3.9MHZ … 4.6MHZ

Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Sets the direction ratio
(vertically and horizontally) of the contour adjustment.

0 … 3 … 7

Chapter 5 Setup Menu

Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-13

5-4 Extended Menu

Chapter 5 Setup Menu

Item number

941

942 V FILTER SELECT (DC)

943 CROSS COLOR CRISP

Item name

GAMMA LEVEL (DC)

(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD

system only)

(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD

system only)

(DC)

(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD

system only)

Settings

Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the angle of the
compensation curve.

0 … 80H … 100H

Specifies perpendicular interpolation filtering factor for the down-converted

output.
A bigger number indicates higher perpendicular resolution.

1 to 3

Sets the crisp level of the cross color for the down-converted output.

0 … 4 … 7

5-14 Chapter 5 Setup Menu

Chapter 6

Maintenance and
Inspection

6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occur s

If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to
remove the top and bottom plates. This job should
always be entrusted to a technician who has undergone
service training.

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection

6-2 Head Cleaning

To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use
the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning
cassette.

Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette
carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette
can damage the heads.

To carry out head cleaning, use the following
procedure.

1 Insert the cleaning cassette.

Head cleaning starts.

2 After an automatic head cleaning operation which

lasts for about 3 seconds, the cleaning cassette is
automatically ejected.

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-1

6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs

6-3 Moisture Condensation

When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a

warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture

from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is

called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this

state, it can adhere to the drum. To prevent such a

condition from occurring, the unit is provided with a

moisture condensation detecting function.

If moisture condenses on the head-drum while the unit

is in use, the ALARM indicator flashes and “E10-

0000” is displayed in the time data display.

“E10-0000” is displayed in the time data display.

If the ALARM indicator lights and “E10-0000”
appears immediately after powering the unit
on

Leave the unit powered on and wait until the ALARM
indicator goes off and the error message disappears.
Do not insert a cassette while the indicator is lit.
Use the unit when the indicator goes off and the error
message disappears.

If you move the unit from a cold to a warm
location

Leave the unit powered off for about 10 minutes, in
order to give the unit time to detect moisture
condensation.

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection

If this happens, the drum and capstan motors stop and

the cassette is automatically ejected. Then, the drum

starts to rotate again to dry its surface. In this state, the

unit is not operable. When the moisture has

evaporated, the ALARM indicator goes off and the

“E10-0000” message disappears.

ALARM indicator

6-2 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection

6-4 Error Messages

CODE MESSAGE ERRORS

01 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” during threading or unthreading.
02 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” or “tape break” during search, fast-forward, or rewind.
03 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack,” “tape break,” or “reel rock in the S-side or T-side” during playback.
04 REEL TROUBLE Detected abnormal tape speed during fast-forward or rewind.
05 REEL TROUBLE Detected abnormal operation on the S-side or T-side reel during cassette compartment

operation.
06 TAPE TENSION Detected excessive tape tension during playback.
07 CAPSTAN TROUBLE Detected abnormal operation of capstan motor.
08 DRUM TROUBLE Detected abnormal operation of drum motor.
09 TH/UNTH MOTOR Detected abnormal operation during threading or unthreading.
0A THREADING Detected incorrect ending of process for tape top when threading.
10 HUMID Detected moisture condensation.
11 TAPE T/E SENSOR Detected tape top and tape end simultaneously.
12 TAPE TOP SENSOR Detected abnormal condition in tape top sensor.
13 TAPE END SENSOR Detected abnormal condition in tape end sensor.

1)

14
20 CASS COMP MOTOR Detected abnormal condition during cassette compartment operation.
92 INTERNAL I/F ERROR Detected abnormal condition in communication between SYS CPU and other CPU/MPUs.
96 SY NV-RAM ERROR Detected abnormal operation in a system control device, NV-RAM.
97 SV NV-RAM ERROR Detected abnormal operation in a servo system device, NV-RAM.
98 RF NV-RAM ERROR Detected abnormal operation in an RF system device, NV-RAM.

1) J-H3 only

FAN MOTOR Detected abnormal operation in the cooling fan motor.

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-3

6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs

6-5 Digital Hours Meter

The digital hours meter can display nine items of
information, in corresponding display modes, about
the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in
scheduling periodic maintenance.

Display modes of the digital hours meter

The digital hours meter has the following nine modes.

H01:OPERATION mode

Displays the total number of hours the unit has been
powered on in units of 1 hour.

H02: DRUM RUNNING mode

Displays the total number of hours the drum has run
with tape threaded in units of 1 hour.

H03:TAPE RUNNING mode

Displays the total number of hours the unit has been in
fast forward, rewind, playback, or search (except for
stop and still) mode in units of 1 hour.

H16:REEL SHIFT mode (resettable)

Same as H06 except that the count is resettable.

Displaying the digital hours meter

Time data display area

SHIFT button

SET/MENU button

CTL/TC/UB button

JOG/SHUTTLE dial

H04:THREADING mode

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection

Displays the total number of times the tape has been
threaded/unthreaded.

H06:REEL SHIFT mode

Displays the total number of times that the reel has
been shifted according to the size of the cassette (L
cassette or S cassette) in use.

H12:DRUM RUNNING mode (resettable)

Same as H02 except that the count is resettable.
By resetting the cumulative drum running time after
changing the rotating head drum, this count can be
used as a guide in determining when to replace the
drum.

H13:TAPE RUNNING mode (resettable)

Same as H03 except that the count is resettable.
This count can be used as a guide in determining when
to replace such components as fixed heads and pinch
rollers.

H14:THREADING mode (resettable)

Same as H04 except that the count is resettable.
This can be used as a guide in determining when to
replace, for example, the threading motor.

To display the digital hours meter

Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the
SHIFT button, then turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to
display the required item in the time data display.

To jump to H01

Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the
SHIFT button, then press the CTL/TC/UB button.
Every time you press the CTL/TC/UB button, menu
item H01 or B01 is recalled alternately.

To exit from the digital hours meter

Press the SET/MENU button.

6-4 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection

Specifications

Appendix

General

Power requirements

100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

J-H3: 70 W
J-H1: 50 W

Rated current J-H3: 0.7 A

J-H1: 0.5 A

Peak inrush current

(1) Power ON, current probe method: 35 A

(240 V), 10 A (100 V)

(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in

accordance with European standard
EN55103-1: 8 A (230 V)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Humidity 25% to 80%
Mass J-H3: 8.1 kg (17 lb. 14 oz.)

J-H1: 7.5 kg (16 lb. 9 oz.)
Dimensions (w/h/d)

307 × 100 × 397 mm

1

(12

/8 × 4 × 15 3/4 inches)

Tape transport system

Tape speed HDCAM: 96.7 mm/s (29.97 Hz)

80.7 mm/s (25 Hz)

77.4 mm/s (24 Hz)
(J-H3 only)

Playback time 29.97 Hz: 124 minutes (BCT-

124HDL cassette)

25 Hz: 149 minutes (BCT-124HDL

cassette)

24 Hz (J-H3 only): 155 minutes

(BCT-124HDL cassette)

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 6 minutes with

BCT-124HDL cassette

Search speed

Shuttle mode

Still to ±21 times normal
playback speed

Jog mode

Still to ±1 times normal playback
speed

Servo lock time (from standby)

1.0 second or less
Load/unload time 7 seconds or less
Recommended tape

HDCAM cassette (S or L)
BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/40HD
BCT-34HDL/64HDL/124HDL

Appendix

Appendix A-1

Specifications

Appendix

Digital video system

HD analog response (BNC output)

Output level Y: 700 mV (±5%)

Pb/Pr: ±350 mV (±5%)
Sync signal: ±300 mV (added to Y

component) (±5%)

Frequency response

Y: 0 to 20 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB

Pb/Pr: 0 to 7 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB
S/N 56 dB or more
Output impedance

Y, Pb, Pr: 75 Ω (± 5%)
Y/C Delay Y, Pb/Pr: ±15 nS or less

SD composite response (Down-converter
output)

Output level Y: 59.94i; 714 mV (±5%)

50i; 700 mV (±5%)

Sync: 59.94i; 286 mV (±5%)

50i; 300 mV (±5%)

Burst: 59.94i; 286 mV (±5%)

50i; 300 mV (±5%)

Frequency response

0.5 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/–3.0 dB
S/N 53.5 dB or more
K-Factor 1.0% or less
Y/C Delay 20 nS or less

HD analog response (VGA output)

Output level R: 700 mV (±5%)

G: 700 mV (±5%)

B: 700 mV (±5%)
Resolution XGA
Refresh/rate J-H3: 60 Hz/50 Hz/48 Hz

J-H1: 60 Hz/50 Hz
H-Frequency J-H3: 48.4 kHz/40.3 kHz/38.7 kHz

J-H1: 48.4 kHz/40.3 kHz

HD analog response (D connector; complies
with EIAJ CP-4120)

Output level Y: 700 mV (±5%)

Pb/Pr: ±350 mV (±5%)

Sync signal: ±300 mV (added to Y

component) (±5%)

Frequency response

Y: 0 to 20 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB

Pb/Pr: 0 to 7 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB
S/N 56 dB or more
Output impedance Y, Pb, Pr: 75 Ω (±5%)
Y/C Delay Y, Pb/Pr: ±15 nS or less

Analog audio system

Analog audio response

Output level XLR: +4 ±0.5 dBm, –20 dBFS,

600 Ω terminated

PIN: –10 ±0.5 dBu, –20 dBFS,

47 kΩ terminated

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz +1.0 dB/–1.5 dB,

Emphasis OFF Ref:1 kHz

Dynamic range 85 dB or more, Emphasis ON at

1 kHz

Distortion 0.1% or less, Emphasis ON at

1 kHz/–20 dBFS

Wow and flutter Below measurable level

Cue audio response

Frequency response

100 Hz to 10 kHz ±3.0 dB,

Ref: 1 kHz/–10 dB

S/N 43.5 dB or more

DIN AUDIO RMS, 3% distortion
Distortion (THD) 2% or less, at 1 kHz/0 VU
Wow and flutter 0.18% or less, JIS weighted

Output connectors

HDSDI OUTPUT (J-H3 only)

BNC (1), Including character

superimposition
Serial digital (1.485 Gbits/second)
SMPTE 292M

SDI OUTPUT (J-H3 only)

BNC (1), Including character

superimposition
Serial digital (270 Mbits/second)
SMPTE 259M

i.LINK (available only when an HKJ-101
i.LINK Interface Board is installed)

IEEE1394 (1), 6-pin

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

BNC (1), Phono jack (1)
Including character

superimposition

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Sync negative

ANALOG HD COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

BNC (3), Including character

superimposition
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, Sync negative, 75 Ω,

unbalanced
Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

A-2 Appendix

D3 OUTPUT D connector (1), 14-pin

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, Sync negative, 75 Ω,

unbalanced

Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

Including character
superimposition

COMPUTER DISPLAY OUTPUT

D-sub 15-pin, female (1)
R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced

AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R)

Phono jack (2)
XLR 3-pin, male (2)
+4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low

impedance, balanced

PHONES JM-60 stereo phone jack

–∞ to –12 dBu at 8 Ω load,

unbalanced

TIME CODE OUTPUT (J-H3 only)

BNC (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Remote connector

Optional accessories

AC power cord: • For customers in the U.S.A. and

Canada

Part No. 1-557-377-11

Plug holder 2-990-242-01

• For customers in the United

Kingdom

Part No. 1-551-631-15

Plug holder 3-613-640-01

• For customers in European

countries other than the United

Kingdom

Part No. 1-782-929-11

Plug holder 3-613-640-01

BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette Tape
HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

RS232C D-sub 9-pin, male,

Sony 9-pin Remote Interface

REMOTE IN (9P) (J-H3 only)

D-sub 9-pin, female

Input connectors

EXT SYNC (J-H3 only)

BNC (2), loop through
HD: Trilevel SYNC, 0.6 Vp-p,

75 Ω, Sync negative

SD: Black burst or Composite Sync

(frame locked), 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
Sync negative

Accessories supplied

Operation Manual (CD-ROM) (1)
Operation Manual (1)
Vertical installation stands (2)
Remote Commander (RM-J1), CR2025 lithium battery

included

Appendix

Appendix A-3

The material contained in this manual consists of
information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is
intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment
described in this manual.
Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any
portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose
other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment
described in this manual without the express written
permission of Sony Corporation.

Le matériel contenu dans ce manuel consiste en
informations qui sont la propriété de Sony Corporation et
sont destinées exclusivement à l’usage des acquéreurs de
l’équipement décrit dans ce manuel.
Sony Corporation interdit formellement la copie de quelque
partie que ce soit de ce manuel ou son emploi pour tout
autre but que des opérations ou entretiens de l’équipement
à moins d’une permission écrite de Sony Corporation.

Das in dieser Anleitung enthaltene Material besteht aus
Informationen, die Eigentum der Sony Corporation sind,
und ausschließlich zum Gebrauch durch den Käufer der in
dieser Anleitung beschriebenen Ausrüstung bestimmt sind.
Die Sony Corporation untersagt ausdrücklich die
Vervielfältigung jeglicher Teile dieser Anleitung oder den
Gebrauch derselben für irgendeinen anderen Zweck als die
Bedienung oder Wartung der in dieser Anleitung
beschriebenen Ausrüstung ohne ausdrückliche schriftliche
Erlaubnis der Sony Corporation.

J-H1
J-H3 (SY)
3-748-147-02(1)

Sony Corporation

B & P Company

2003.06

 2003