Sony PVE-500 Operating Instructions Manual
01993
by
Sony Corporation
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE markinq cornplies with both the
EMC Directive (891336lEEC) and the iow Voltage
TO
prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
Directive (73123lEEC) issued by the Commission of the
expose the unit to rain or moist~re.
European Community.
This symbol
1s intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enciosure that may be of
sufflcient 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
For
customers
in
the
U.S.A.
WARNING
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 protectiori against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can
radiate radio frequency eriergy and,
if
no!
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmfui interference to radio
communications Operation of this equipment in a
residential area
is likely to cause harmfui 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
exptessly approved in this manual could void your
authority to
operate this equipment,,
Compliance with
these directives implies conformity to
the following European standards:
a
EN60065: Product Safety
EN55103-1: Electromagnetic interference (Emission)
EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibiiity (Imrnunity)
This product is
inlended for use in the following
Electromagnetic
Environment(s):
El (residential), E2 (cornmercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors)
arid E4 (controlled EMC environment,
ex TV studio)
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portarit la marque CE es1 conforme a la fois
a
la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
(8913361CEE) et a la Directive sur les basses tensions
(73123lCEE) émises par la Commission de la
Communauté européenne,
La conformite a ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:
EN60065: Securité des produits
EN55103-1: Interférences électrornagnétiques
(emission)
EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnetique (immunité)
Ce produit est prevu pour
etre utilisé dans les
envirorinements
électromagnétiques suivants:
El
(residentiel). E2 (cornmercial et industrie légere), E3
(urbain exterieur) et E4 (environnement EMC
contr6lé
ex studio de télevision).
Für Kunden
in
Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
sowohl die EMV-Direktive
(891336lEEC) als auch die
Direktive Niederspannung
(73123lEEC) der EGKommission,,
Die Erfüllung dieser Direktiven bedeutet Konformitat für
die folgenden Europaischen Normen:
EN60065: Produktsicherheit
EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische lnterferenz (Ernission)
EN551 03-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit
(Immunitat)
Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden
elektromagnetischen Bedingungen
ausgelegt:
El (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieiier und in
beschranktem Mane industrieller Bereich), E3
(Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter
EMV.
Bereich, z B Fernsehstudio),
The shielded interface cable reconimended 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 ruies
About tliis Manual
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3
(E)
Principal
Features
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1-2
(E)
Optional Accessories
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1-4
(E)
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Control Panel
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22
(E)
Connector Panel
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2-13
(E)
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Precautions
3-2
(E)
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Connections
3
(E)
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Preparations for Editing
3
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PVE-500 Setup (Ini~ialization)
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.3-8
(E)
Ivleasuring Sta~t Del
-14
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Prepaiing Tapes for
-
15
(E.)
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Standard Editing Session
42
(E)
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Selecting the Edit Mode
43
(E)
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Selecting the Player
4-5
(E)
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Setting Edit Points
4-6
(E)
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Confirming and Adjusting Edit Points
4-9
(E)
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Previewing the Edit
4-11
(E)
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Executing the Edit
42
(E)
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Reviewing the Edit
43
(E)
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Outline
5-2
(E)
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Selecting FROM and TO Sources
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5-4
(E)
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Setting Edit Points
5
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Setting a Transition Time
57
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Chapter
6
Controlling tlie DFS-5UU Siiapsliot Fiinction
6-2
(1.1)
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Advanced Editing
Controlling the DFS-500 During an A-Rol1 Edit
6-I(I)
(1:)
Previcwing Immediately After Setting IN Points
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Quiclc Editing
6
(1:)
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Kesuniing Edit After Setting Player IN Poini - Uutt Editing
6-1
(E)
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Using Aiixiliary Soiirces
6-5
(E)
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Setting Separ~te Audio and Video IN Points - Split Editiiig
6-7
(E)
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Editing Still :ind Variable-Speed Playback
--
1)T Editing
6-9
(E)
Setting Transition Points During I'revie\v or Edits
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..-SYNC Rol1 Editing
6
(1:)
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Controlling Externa1 Equipment via tlie GPI interface
6-13
(E)
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Rlnnual Editing
6-11
(E)
Contents
l
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Contents
Outline
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7
(E)
Registering an Edit (Interna1 EDL Mode
Only)
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7-5
(E)
Recalling an Edit (Interna1 EDL Mode Only)
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7-6
(E)
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Adjusting and Deleting Edits
7
(E)
Uploading/Downloading the EDL (Interna1 EDL Mode Only)
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7-8
(E)
Error Messages
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A (E)
In Case of Trouble
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A-3 (E)
Specifications
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A-4 (E)
Optional
Accessorie
-5
(E)
Recommended Equi
-5
(E)
GIossary
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A
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Index
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1-1
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This section describes the organization of this manual and some conventions of
notation used
lntended audience
This manual is a guide to the PVE-500 editing control unit.
It is intended to he read by persons responsible for the operation of professional
video equipment, for
example, at cable television stations and cotporate production
facilities. Therefore it
assumes that readers will be familiar with the basic concepts
of video editing and
have some experience in operating professional video
equipment.
Manual organization
The organization of this manual is as follows
Chapter 1 Outline
Explains the principal features of the unit and optional accessories
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Briefly explains tlie function of each of the switches, controls, and connectors on
the control
and connector panels
Persons already familia with p~ofessional or broadcast editing equipment can
obtain a general
grasp of the unit's capabilities by reading through this chapter
Chapter 3 Preparations
Covers matters which you need to know before using the unit, such as how to
connect
externa1 equipment to this unit in order to configure a complete editing
system, and
preparations to make before stating to edit.
Chapter 4 Basic Editing - Cut Edits
Explains how to perform basic cut edits, using one player and one recotder, for
instantaneous switching between program sources.
Chapter 5 Editing with Two Players - AIB Roll Edits
Explains how to perform
A/B
rol1 edits in which you can add special effects while
switching between the playback signals of two players, using a video switcher and
an audio mixer connected to this unit
Chapter 6 Advanced Edíting
Explains advanced techniques not covered in previous chapters
Chapter 7 Managing Edit Data - The Edit Decision List (EDL)
Explains how to save settings made in order to execute an automatic edit, and how
to
recall the settings and use them again.
About
this
Manual
1
3
(E)
About
this
Manual
Appendix
Contains a list of error messages with instructions on how to respond, a list of steps
to take when you suspect ttouble with
tlie unit, specifications, anda glossary of
teclinical teims used in this manual
Conventions
Button names
As shown in the example below, some of the buttons on this unit have two
functions, depending on whethei
tliey are pressed alone or in combination with the
ENTRY
button The two hnctions are indicated on the top and front sides of the
button.
indicator (LED)
PLAY button
When
piessed alone, this button functions as the PLAY button
This manual
ielers to it simply as the PLAY button
%STOP (ENTRY + PLAY) bunon
When pressed together with the ENTRY button. this buttan
functions as the STOP
bunon This manual refers to it as
the STOP (ENTRY
+
PLAY) button. with the keys to press
indicated in parentheses
Control panel illustrations
Tlie numbers of buttons and switches in illustrations of the control panel
correspond to steps in the procedure under discussion In order to keep the
illustrations simple, frequently used buttons are sometimes mentioned in the text
b~tt not numbered in the illustrations
Cross references
Referentes
to othe~ manuals or to sections of this manual containing related
information
appear in italics
Technical terms
Technical terms are explained in a glossary in the Appendix to this manual
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/
Aboul this Manual
Tiiis
cliaptei explains the piincipal feahlies of ihe iinit and
opiional accessoiies
Principal Features
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1-2
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Optional Accessories
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1-4
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The PVE-500 is an electronic editing control unit which allows you to perform
advanced editing
easily and efficiently
You can connect a video switcher,
an audio mixer, and up to three V?Rs to
configure an
A/T3
rol1 editing system The principal features of the unit are as
follows
Controls up to three VTRs
You can control two players and one recorder by remote control from the control
panel of this unit The control panel
features independent search dials and control
buttons for the players and the recorder, allowing you to
locate edit points quickly
and precisely
Three time counters
There are three time counters, allowing you to view time count data for two players
and one
~ecorder simultaneously
Video switcher coritrol
You can connect video switchers equipped with a 9-pin serial interface, such as
DFS-500 series or BVS-3000 series video switchers, using the
optional9-pin
remote cable. Remote control of the video switcher allows you to:
*
execute automatic transitions fOr special effects when switching between the
playhack of selected players,
o
control the DFS-500 snapshot function, for automatic storing and recalling of
snapshots
in coordination with edits stored in this unit.
Audio mixer control
You can connect a VSP-AóOO, MXP-290, or MXP-390 series audio mixer, or
another audio mixer. equipped with a 15-pin
parallel or 9-pin serial inte~.face, using
the optional mixer control cable or a 9-pin remote cable. Remote control of,the
audio mixe~. allows you to switch the audio signals of'selected players and to
control automatic
transition effects.
A/B
rol1 editing
You can create
rol1 effects such as wipes and dissolves. The A and B signals
can be selected from a total of
five sources, including two players and three
auxiliary input sources.
SYNC
rol1 editing
You can synchronize two player VTRs to execute effects automatically at specified
edit points.
Flexible edit modes
You can choose between assemble mode, for simultaneous editing of video and
two audio channels, or insert mode, which allows you to edit video and audio
separately or in combination. In insert mode, you can specify
separate
IN
points
(edit start points) for audio and video (split editing).
1-2
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1
Chapter
1
Outline
Dynamic Tracking (DT)') for variable-speed editing
If your player supports dynamic tracking, you can edit freeze frame os variable
speed
playhack.
GP12) output
You can output trigger signals to control external equipment when you execute an
edit.
Edit Decision List
You can register data for up to 100 edits in an edit decision list (EDL) stored in the
unit's internal memory (internal EDL mode).
Interna1 EDL data can be recalled
and changed at any time. It remains in the unit's internal memory for at least 100
hours after the power is turned off (provided that the unit has
been powered on for
at least two hours). To save edit data
permanently, you can connect a personal
computes
os other external 110 device. You can also choose to output edit data to
the external
110 device each time you execute an automatic edit (external EDL.
mode).
Reference video signals for precise synchronization
=
The unit can use reference video signals for precise synchronization If you set the
75-ohm terminator switch to OFF, refetence video signal input can he output to
other equipment using a T connector
Start delay measurement
The unit aiitomatically measures the amount of time which a connected VTR
requires to achieve stahle tape movement after receiving a start command
Information for each VTR is stored in the unit's internal memory It remains
available for at least 100 hours after the unit is turned off (provided that the unit
has
been powered on for at least two hours)
Easy setup and initialization
Slide switches ate available on the front panel for easy setting and selection oftime
codes, CTL counts, prerol13) times, and synchronization modes Less frequently
used settings are made using the
semch dials and a setup menu.
Error messages
The unit alerts you to mistaken operations with a warning sound and a concise
error message.
Rack mounting
With the RMM-500 control panel mount adaptor, you can mount this unit in a
standard
EIA4) 19-inch rack or editing operation desk.
1)
DT
is a t~ademark of Sony Corporation
4)
EIA: Electionic Industries Association
2)
GPI: General Purpose Interface
3)
Preioll: An operation in which a
VTR
begins to run
its tape from a point a few seconds in advance of the
edit IN point, enabling the tape to reach
a
steady
speed at the edit
IN point and to synchionize with
other video tapes
Chapler
i
ouiline
1
1-3
(E)
Optional accessories such as the following are available for purchase for use with
this
iinit
RMM-500
control panel mount adaptor
An adaptor which allows you to mount the unit in a standard EIA 19-inch tack or
editing desk For details please contact a Sony sales representative
RMM-SO0
RMM-500
control panel maunt adaptar
RCC-5AA
mixer control cable
A 9-pinIl5-pin conversion cable fo~ use in connecting an audio mixer equipped
with a
15-pin parailel interface (VSP-A600, MXP-290, MXP-P390, etc.) to this
unit.
Cables for use in connecting a video switcher
or an audio mixer equipped with a
9-
pin serial interface (MXP-S390, etc.) to this unit.
1.4
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/
Chapter
1
Outline
nt~ol arid connectoi
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2-13
(E)
The control panel is configured as follows. Uetailed inforrnation fo~ each of the
conirols is given on the pages indicated in parentheses.
Operalion mode control
Edit
numberltransilionlduialion
section (page P3(E))
setting and display seclion (page 2-6(E))
Player 1 time counter
seclion (page
2-4(E))
I
I
Player 2 time counter Recorder time counter
section
(page 2-5(E)) section (page 2-5(E))
Source selectionsection (page 2-6(E))
Power switch
-
,415
rol1 setting
Edit point sening section
section (page
2-7(EJ)
Edit mode setting
section (page
2-7(E))
Manual editinglsetup
section (page PB(E))
I
Player operatioii control
Autornatic
editing section Recordei operatioii control
section (page
2-9(E))
(page 2-12(E)) section (page 2-lo(€))
Control panel
2-2
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/
Chapler 2 Names and Funclions of Parls
Operation mode control section
I
1
Operation mode control cection
@
LEARN button
Press to automatically measure the start delays of
the connected
VTRs.
@
PREROLL (preroll time) selector
Set the preroll time to 7 (or 10) seconds, 5 seconds,
or
3
seconds If yoii set this selector to 7 seconds,
the preroll time
will be either 7 or
10
seconds,
depending on
the setting made using the setup
menu
SYNCHRO (synchronízation) selector
Determines whether or not to synchranize and use
color framing.
ONICF:
Synchronizes and uses color framing.
T1iis yields a stable picture, hut editing
precision is
slightly lower.
ON:
Synchronizes but does not use color framing.
OPF:
Does not synchronize.
@
TCIRTCICTL (edit reference) selectors
(for player
1,
player
2,
and recorder)
Determine the time counter display format for
player
1
(Pl), player 2 (P2), and the recorder (R)
TC:
Displays the recorded time code (absolute
value). The display
is not reset even if you
press the RESET button.
RTC:
Displays an incremented or decremented
time code after reset (relative value) Reset
when you press the RESET button.
CTL:
Displays a CTL pulse count after reset.
Reset when you press the RESET button.
Chapter 2 Names
and
Funcllons
of
f'ads
2-3
(E)
Control
Panel
Player 1 time counter section
SERVO indicatol
IN
indicator
l
I
Player 1 time counter seciion
@
RESET
button
Press to reset the time counter O and to reset edit
points
@
SERVO
indicator (green)
Lights when player 1 is running with the servo
locked.
@
IN
(edit start point) indicator (red)
Lights when an
IN
point has been set for player 1,
and
fiashes to indicate that an
iN
point needs to be
set Flashes at high speed while an
IN
point or
duration (distance from an
IN
point to an OUT
point)
is being displayed in the time counter
O
O
OUT
(edit end point) indicator (red)
Lights when an OUT point has been set for player
1,
and flashes to indicate that an OUT poirit needs
to be
set. Flashes at high speed while an OUT
point or duration
is being displayed in the time
counter
O
@Time counter
Depending upon the setting of the TC/RTC/CTL
selector, displays an absolute or relative time code
for player 1,o1 a control signal count During setup
with the setup menu, displays the menu item
number
Erzor messages are also displayed in this time
counter
2-4
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1
Chapter 2 Narnes and Funcfions ol Parts
Player 2 tíme counter section
SERVO
indicator
IN
indicator
L
l
Player 2 lime counler section
During setup with the setup menu, the time counter
Orher birffoii.r nild iiidicafo~r liniie the rniiiefiriictio~i.s as
@
displays an abhreviated item title
rlio,re eiplaiiied iii thep~evioiir rectiotl "Plnyrr 1 tiiile
COL(II~~I
secfioil
"
Recorder time counter section
RESET
button
SERVO
indicator
lN
indicator
Recorder time counter seclion
FIOIII rlie RESET Dlrtroii @ to the OUT i~idicntor
@,
@TOTAL (tonal running time)
button
and
ihere buttoiir niid bidicaroi:~ /tuve snriie furiction.s as
indicator (red)
fhore e,rplnined iinder ite11i.r
to O iii "Pln,yer 1 tilile
Press the TOTAL button if you want to display the
coirriter sectioii " (page 2-4(Ej).
recorder's total running time in tlie time counter.
-
The indicator begins to flash when you press the
@Time counter
button. Press the button again to restore the time
Dependiug upon the settings of the TCIRTCICTL
countes's original display.
selector and tlie TOTAL button
@,
displays an
If
you want to reset the total running time, press
absolute or
relative time code, a CTL signal count,
tbe RESET button
@
while the total niuning time
or the
recordes's total mnning time. During setup
is displayed in the time counter.
with the setup menu, displays the setup item data.
Error messages are
also displayed in this time
counter
Chapter 2 Narnes and Funclions
Ot
Parls
2-5
(E)
Control Panel
6:
Edit
number/transition/duration
setting and display section
i
Edit numberltransitionlduration setting and display seclion
@
EDlT NO.ITRANSIDUR
(edit numberl
@
EDlT NO.fiRANS/DUR
display
transitionlduration) buttons
To inte~pret the number in this display, check the
Use to set the edit number, effect transition time,
TRANS button
in the
AIB
rol1 setting section If
or the
du~ation of an edit segment. The three
the TRANS button is lit, this display shows
an
buttons correspond to the three digits in the display
effect
transition time. If the button is flashing, the
0.
display shows an edit duration.
If
the button is out,
the display shows the
current edit number.
-
Source selection section
@
FROM TOIAUX3
(ENTRY t FROM TO)
button
@
PIIAUXI
(ENIRY
+
PI)
bunon
@
FROM
TO
indicators
@
PZAUX2 (ENTRY + PZ)
bunon
Source selection seclion
@
PlIAUX1 (ENTRY + P1)
button
P1
(player
1):
Ptess to select the VTR connected
to the PLAYER 1 connector as the
source The
button lights when you press it
AUXl (ENTRY + Pl)(auxiliary source 1): Press
to select the equipment connected to the
AUXl
connector as the source, for example, a camera
connected to a video switcher
@
P21AUX2 (ENTRY + P2)
button
P2 (player 2): Press to select the VTR connected
to
the PLAYER 2 connector as the source. The
button lights when you
pI.ess it.
AUX2 (ENTRY
+
P2)(auxiliary source 2): Press
to select the equipment connected to the
AUX2
connector as the source, for example a camera
connected to a video switcher.
@
FROM TOIAUX3 (ENTRY + FROM TO)
button
FROM TO: Press to change the FROM source
(source before a transition) or the TO source
(source after a transition).
AUX3 (ENTRY + FROM TO)(auxiliary source
3):
Press to select the equipment connected to
the
AUX3
connector as the source, for example
a
camela connected to a video switcher.
@
FROM TO
indicators
Green: Indicate whether the next operation will be
fOr the FROM source or the TO source.
Red:
Indicate the cu~~ently selected FROM and
TO sources. Flash when
the selected source
players are in DT playback mode.
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1
Chapler 2 Narnes and Funcfions
of
Pans
Al6
rol1 setting section
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/
@
NB
ISYNC (ENTRY
+
NB)
button
l
AIB
roil setting section
@
NBISYNC (ENTRY + NB) button
@
TRANSIDUR (ENTRY + TRANS) button
A/B
(AIB
roll):
Press to select
A/B
1011
mode.
TRANS (transition):
Press to set the effect
The button lights.
transition time. The
biitton lights.
SYNC (ENTRY + AíB)(SYNC roll):
Press to
DUR (ENTRY + TRANS)(duration):
Press to
select
SYNC
rol1 mode. The button begins to
set the edit duration. The button begins to
flash. flash.
Edit
mode setting section
@
V
button
I
Edit mode setting section
@
ASMBL (assemble) button
@Al (audio 1) button
Piess to select assemble mode. The button lights
Press to select channel 1 audio inseri mode The
If any of the inse~t mode buttons are lit, piess them
button lights
If
the
ASMBL
button is lit, press it
to exit insert mode before pressing this button.
to exit assemble mode
befo~e pressing this button
For i~ifor~iiation aboiit the arreiiible aiid iiisert nrodes,
see "Selectiiig tlie Edit Mode" (page
4-.?(E)).
@
A2
(audioi2) button
Press to select channel2 audio insert mode. The
@
V
(video) button
button lights. If the
ASMBL
button is lit, press it
Press to select video inseit mode The button
to exit assemble mode before pressing this button.
lights.
If
the
ASMBL
button is lit, pIess it to exit
assemble mode before pressing this button
Chapter 2 Names and Functions
ol
PartS
2.7
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Manual editinglsetup section
i
@
RECISTORE (ENTRY + REC)
button
@
EDITiSETUP (ENTRY + EDIT)
button
Manual
editing/selup
section
@
RECISTORE (ENTRY + REC) button
REC
(record):
Press to put the unit into
E-E
mode
1).
While you keep the button pressed, the
recorder's video, audio
1
and audio 2 input
signals are output to the monitor but not
recorded.
For manual editing, press this button togethei
with the PLAY hutton
CD
in the recorder
operation control section at the point where you
wish to begin
recording.
STORE (ENTRY + REC):
If
the unit is in
internal
EDL
mode
(see
pnge
7-3(E)),
edit data
is saved in the unit's internal memory.
If
this
button is pressed
while you are using the setup
menu, setup data br the current menu item is
written to the unit's EEPROM2).
@
EDITISETUP (ENTRY + EDIT) button
EDIT:
Press to put the unit into
E-E
mode, using
the edit mode set
witli the edit mode buttons.
While you keep the button pressed, the
recorder's input signals selected by the edit
rnode are output to the monitor but not
recorded.
For manual editing,
press this blitton togethei
with the PLAY button
CD
in the recorder
operation control section at the point where you
wish to begin recording.
SETUP (ENTRY + EDIT):
Press to cal1 up the
sexch dial setup menir (setup mode).
1)
E-E: Electric-to-Electric
2)
EEPROM: Electiically erasable programmable ROM
2-8
(E)
1
Chapter
2
Names
and
Functions
of
Pans
player operation control sectian
@
PLAYISTOP
(ENTRY + PLAY)
button
@
STILUSTB OFF
(ENTRY
+
STILL)
buiion
&)
REWIEJECT
(ENTRY + REW)
button
@
FFNAR
(ENTRY
+
FF)
button
Q1)
Direction indicators
@
Search dial
L
I
Player operation control sectlon
@
PLAYISTOP (ENTRY + PLAY) button
Bi)
Direction indicators
PLAY: Plays the tape
Light to show the tape direction The indicators go
STOP (ENTRY
+
PLAY): Stops the tape
out wlien the
~init is in standby off mode
@
STILUSTB OFF (ENTRY + STILL) button
STILL: Gives a still picture.
STB OFF (ENTRY
+
STILL)(standby
offl: Press when the unit is paused or
displaying a still picture and yon want to exit
standby mode (standhy off)
@
REWIEJECT (ENTRY + REW) button
REW (rewind): Rewinds the tape.
EJECT (ENTRY
+
REW): Ejects the cassette
@
FFNAR (ENTRY + FF) button
FF (fast forward): Fast forwards the tape.
VAR (ENTRY
c
FF)(variable): When using a
player which
suppo~ts Dynamic Tracking (DT),
press the search dial to bring it to the raised
position, then press this button. You
will be
able to edit noiseless,
varlable-speed playback
(DT editing) The
di~ection indicator 0 flash in
red while you are running a tape in variahlespeed mode.
@
Search dial
Controls the movement of the tape. Use while
searching for an edit point or during DT playback.
Tlie dial has two positions: a raised position for
shuttle mode playback and a depressed position for
jog mode playback. Press the dial to inove from
one mode to tlie other.
If your player supports Dynamic
Traclcing (DT)
playback, you can use this dial to perform
noiseless editing of
variable-speed playback. With
the search
dial in the raised position, press the
VAR
(ENTRY + FF) button
Q3
to enter variable
playback mode.
Chapier 2 Narnes and Funclionc of Parts
2.9
(E)
Control Panel
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@
PLAYISTOP(ENTRY + PL.AY) button
@
STILUSTB OFF
(ENTRY
+
STILL) button
(ENTRY
t
REW) button
(ENTRY
+
FF) button
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-
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Recorder operation control section
N
z
-
Ihese controlr hove tlie snine fiiricriot~s as tliose
(D'T),
yori can irse ir for rioi~elesr, variable-speed
a
m
esplaiized iti "Plciyei, operarioii corirrol sectioti " (page playback
6
2-9(E)J.
[f
yotir recorder srrpportr Dyriarz~ic Trcickizlg
Edit point setting section
Q)
/BS (ENTRY
+
O
)
button
1
Í
Qi)
O
IFS (ENTRY
+
O
)
buttan
@
AUDlO SPL.IT/SPEED
'
LAST EDITICLEAR
(ENTRYI. AUDlO SPLIT) button
1
//
r"
(ENTRY + LAST EDIT) button
@
Recorder IN button
-
@
Recorder OUT button
(ENTRY
+
GO TO)
-
@
ENTRY button
Edit point setting seclion
Q)
IBS(ENTRY
+a
)
button
together with both the
Di
and
OUT
buttons
(Trim
-):
Press this button together with the
The
IN
and
OUT
points will be moved one
IN
button
a,
@
or
OUT
button
CD,
63
when you
frame back
want to move an
iN
or
OUT
point one fiame
BS
(ENTRY + a)(previous
edit):
In interna1
back Keep the buttons pressed to execute this
EDL
mode, calls up the previous edit Keep
function continuously When you want to shift
this button pressed to execute this function
an entire edit segment, press this button
continuously.
2-1 0 (E)
/
Chapler 2 Narnes and Functions ol
Parts
@
a
/FS(ENTRY
+
El)
button
@
(Trim
+):
Press this button together with the
IN button
m,
@os OUT button
@,
@
when you
want to move an IN or OUT point one frame
forward. Keep the buttons pressed to execute
this function continuously When you want to
shift an entire edit segment forward, press this
hutton together with both the IN and OUT
buttons The 1N and OUT points will be moved
one frame ferwId.
FS (ENTRY
+a
)(next edit):
In internal EDL
mode,
calls up the next edit. Keep this button
pressed to execute this function continuously.
@
AUDIO SPLITISPEED (ENTRY+AUDIO
SPLIT) button
AUDIO SPLIT:
To perform split editing, press
this button so that
it lights, then entes the audio
IN
point.
SPEED (ENTRY + AUDIO SPLIT):
In DT
editing, press this button to change the initial
playback speed.
@
LAST EDITICLEAR (ENTRY + LAST EDIT)
button
LAST EDIT:
Recalls the contents of the previous
preview
1)
In internal
EDL
mode, you can also press this
button when you want to
restore the last edit
after clearing it
CLEAR (ENTRY + LAST EDIT):
In internal
EDL mode,
clears the current edit
Q)
Player IN button
To set a player
IN
point, press this button together
with the ENTRY button
@.
To confirm the IN point of tbe cunently selected
player, press this button alone. While you hold it
down, the IN point is displayed in the time counter.
To display the duration, press this button together
with the player OUT hutton
@
1)
To
rehearse an edit segment without recording
@
Player OUT button
To seta player OUT point, press this button
together with the ENTRY button
@
To confirm the OUT point of the currently
selected player, press this button alone
@
GO
TOIRECALL (ENTRY + GO TO)
button
GO TO:
This button allows you to view the
picture
al
an
IN point or OUT point. Press it
together with the
IN
button
d),
@
or OUT
hutton
@,
@.
RECALL (ENTRY + GO TO):
When
an
edit
numbes
is
being displayed in the time counter,
press this button to
make it the cunent edit.
@
Recorder IN button
To set a recorder IN point, press this button
together with the ENTRY button
@
To confirm the recorder IN point, press this button
alone
While you hold it down, the IN point is
displayed in the time counter.
To display the duration, press this hutton together
with the recorder OUT button
@
@
Recorder OUT button
To seta recorder OUT point, press this button
together with the ENTRY button
@.
To confirm the recorder OUT point, press this
button alone
@
ENTRY buiton
Press this button together with other buttons to set
IN
or OUT points or select the function written on
the front
side of another button
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Chapter
2
Names
and Funclions
ol
PartS
Control Panel
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Automatic editing section
A
(@
RVWIJUMP
button
1
Q)
PREVIEW
button
@
ALL STOP
button
@AUTO EDlTIMULTl
(ENTRY t AUTO EDIT)
button
I
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Autamatic editing section
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-
a
m
6)
PREVIEW button
8
Press to conduct a rehearsal of the edit. The button
lights.
@J
AUTO EDITIMULTI (ENTRY + AUTO EDIT)
button
AUTO EDIT:
Press to start an automatic edit
'Ihe button lights
MULTI (ENTRY + AUTO EDIT)(multiple
edits):
In interna1 EDL mode, press when you
want to execute two
or more edits in
succession, beginning with the current edit
The edits are executed until the
last one has
finished or until you press the
ALL
STOP
button
@
@
RVWIJUMP (reviewljump) button
Press when you want to review an edit after
recording it. The recorder
plays back the edit
During playback, press once more to jump to a
point
5
seconds before the OUT point.
@
ALL STOP button
Stops al1 VTRs Press to stop a preview, automatic
edit, or
review
2-1 2 (E)
1
Chapler 2 Names
and
Funclions oi Parts
@
AC IN connector
-
@
PLAYER 1 connector
j
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@
PLAYER
2
connector
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@
RECORDER connector
-
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@
EDL INIOUT connector
SWITCHER connector
Mixer control mode
selector
@
MIXER
connector
Q
75-ohm terminator switch
i
@
REF. VIDEO IN connector
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@
GPI OUT connector
I
Connector panel
@
AC IN connector
Connect the supplied power cord to an AC power
outlet.
PLAYER 1 connector (D-SUB 9-pin,
female)
Connect a VTR as player
1,
using a 9-pin remote
cable (not supplied).
@
PLAYER 2 connector (D-SUB 9-pin,
female)
Connect a VTR as player
2,
using a 9-pin remote
cable (not supplied).
RECORDER connector (D-SUB 9-pin,
female)
Connect a VTR as the recorder, using a 9-pin
remote cable (not supplied)
@
EDL INlOUT connector (D-SUB 9-pin,
male)
Connect to a personal computer or externa1 110
device, for inputloutput of EDL data
@
SWITCHER connector (D-SUB 9-pin,
female)
Connect a video switcher, using a 9-pin remote
cable (not supplied).
@Mixer control mode selector
Set to PARALLEL or SERIAL, according to the
interface of the audio mixer connected to tbe
MIXER connector
O
MIXER connector (D-SUB 9-pin, femaie)
Connect an audio mixer.
If
the mixer has a 9-pin
serial interface, connect with a 9-pin
remote cable
(not supplied)
If
it has a 15-pin parallel interface,
connect with the Sony mixer control cable
(not
supplied)
075-ohm terminator switch
Set to OFF if you have connected a T connector to
the
REF
VIDEO IN connector @ for loopthrough
output of reference video
signals to other
equipment Otherwise set to ON
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of
Pads
2-1
3
(E)
Connector Panel
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-
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0
REF.
VIDEO
IN
connector
(BNC
type)
Input
referente
video signals
@
GPI OUT connector
(BNC
type)
Output trigger signals to externa1 equipment. Use
setup menu
items
06
to
08
to set the timing and
pulse
width,
For. niore irformariort abolir tlie serirp rrienrr. see
"PVE-500
Serrrp (lriirializarior~)" (page
3-8(E)).
This cliapter explains preparations wliicli yoii need to malte
before starting to edit.
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Precautions
3-2
(E)
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Connections
3
(E)
Preparations for Editing
................................................
3
(E)
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PVE-500
Setup (Initialization)
3-8
(E)
............................................
Measuring Sr&t Delays .3-14
(E)
.......................................
Preparing Tapes for Editing
..3-15
(E)
Safety precautions
Power
Supply 120V (for
U.S.
and Canada)/220 to 240V (for E~irope) AC power.
Do not place or drop heavy objects on the power cord. Protect
tlie cord from
ciarnage. Using a damaged power cord is dangerous.
Do not grasp the cord when pulling out of'a power outlet Grasp by the plug.
Do not disassemble
Do not open the cabinet There is a danger of shock if you touch the parts inside
the unit
Do not drop foreign objects into the unit
Do not drop flamrnable or metal objects into the unir Protect from water and
Iiquids Foreign objects dropped into the unit can cause
malfúnctions
Ir1
case of trouble
If you notice unusual noises, srnells, or smolte coming from Lhe unit, turn it off
immediately Pul1 the power plug from the outlet, disconnect externa1 equipment
and contact
your retailer or a Sony sales representative
Usage precautions
Usage and storage conditions
Avoid using or storing the unit in places which are
e
very hot or cold (usage tempexature range 5°C to 40"C/41°F to 104OF)
o
exposed to direct sunlight, o1 near heaters.
darnp or dusty.
e
subject to severe vibrations.
e
near equipment generating strong electromagnetic emissions.
0
near transmitting stations generating strong radio waves.
Protect from shocks
Avoid dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong shocks
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet and panels by wiping with a soft, dry cloth. Rernove severe
stains by wiping with a cloth moistened with a neutral solvent, then wipe with a
soft, dry cloth. Do not clean with alcohol,
benzine, thinner, or othe~. volatile
liquids.
Doing so may damage the paint or finish.
Transporting the unit
When transporting the unit, protect from shocks by paclcing in the supplied cíuton
or a comparable case
3-2
(E)
1
Chapier
3
Preparaiions
You can connect the unit to the loilowing kinds of external equipinent
Externai Equipment
Model
-
VTR
VTRs with 9-pin remote connector
BVH,
DVR,
DVW, BVW, PVW, UVW, BVU, VO, EVO, SVOISVP,
PCM and LVRILVA series
Video switcher
DFS-500,
BVS-3000, DVS-8000, DVS-6000, DVS-2000 series
BVS-V1201, BVS-A1201, BVS-1100, GVG model 100
Audio mixer
.
Audio mixers with 15-pin parailei interface
MXP-29,
MXP-290/290R, MXP-P3901P390R, VSP-A6001A600R
Audio mixers with 9-pin serial interface
MXP-S390/S390R, VSP-8000, DMX-E3000, DMX-E2000
Optional cables must be purchased to connect external equipmenr Depending upon the
model,
some features of the external equiprnent may not be supported
For iiiore irfori77atio11, coritnct n
Sony
raler ,zlyrereiitntii~e
The following will explain connections for three systems:
e
A
cut editing system with one player and one recorder
A cut editing system with two
players, one recorder, a video routing switcher,
and
an audio routing switcher.
An
A/B
rol1 system with two players, one recorder, a video switcher, and an
audio mixer.
Cut
editing system
with
one player and one recorder
Cut
editing system using one player and one recorder
Chapter
3
Preparations
3-3
(E)
Connections
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Cut editing system with two players, one recorder, a video routing switcher, and an
audio routing switcher
The illustration shows connections for a system using the BVS-V1201 video
routing switcher and the BVS-A1201 audio routing switcher
.
Source monitor
Main monitor
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Cables (no1 supplied) lar connecting this unit with
other
equipment
0,
0,
0,
@
:
RCC-5G/IOG/30G 9-pin rernole cable
0:
752i coaxial cable
Cul editing system using a video routing switcher and an audio routing switcher
Set the board switches of the BVS-V1201 and BVS-A1201 as follows:
BVS-VI 201 board
setttrigs
BVS-A1201 board
settings
3-4
(E)
1
Chaptei 3 Preparations
A/B
rol1 system with two players, one recorder, a video switcher, and an audio mixer
The illustration shows connections for a system using the
DFS-500 DME
switcher
and the
MXP-290
audio mixer.
Source monitor
Main monitor
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1
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@:
75Cl
coaxial cable
Al0
rol1 system using the DFS-500 DME switcher and the MXP-290 audio mixer
Chapter
3
Preparations
3.5
(E)
Crosspoint for source selection buttons and equipment connected to
MIXER or
SWITCHER connectors (MXP-290 and DFS-500)
The table below shows the correspondences between this unit's source selection
buttons and connectors of the MXP-290 audio mixer and the DFS-500 DME
switcher
Crosspoints for the AUX 3 (ENTRY + FROM 70) button are detemined by the
settings of
setup menu items
22
(AUX 3 SWITCHER CROSSPOINT) and
33
(AUX 3 MIXER CROSSPOINT)
FOr
niore inforr~iatiorr, see "PVE-500 Setrip (Initialization)" (page ?-&E))
MXP-290
and
DFSdOO
crossooints
Tlie INI' VIDEO co~inector oj the DFS-500 corresporids to crosspoint
O,
or crosspobit 5 or
aboite For ir$orniation aboilt crosspobits arid cor~riecrors oj otlier nrixers arid si.vitchers,
coritnct a Soriy service representative.
Source selection button
P1
P2
AUX 1 (ENTRY + P1)
AUX 2 (ENTRY + P2)
3-6
(E)
1
Chaptei3 f'repaotronr
Crosspoints
1
2
3
4
MXP-290
connector
LlNE IN 1,2
LlNE IN
3,
4
LINE IN
5,
6
LlNE IN 7,8
DFS-500
connector
VIDEO INPUT 1
VIDEO INPUT 2
VIDEO INPUT
3
VIDEO INPUT
4
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