Sony SRW-5500, SRW-5000 User Manual

HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER
SRW-5000 SRW-5500
FORMAT CONVERTER BOARD
HKSR-5001
DIGITAL BETACAM PROCESSOR BOARD
HKSR-5002
RGB PROCESSOR BOARD
HKSR-5003
OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 4)
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 tip­over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
THIS 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.
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 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in), less
than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in) Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V 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).
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If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/ Appliance Connector/Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.
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.
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 U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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 the customers in the U.S.A.
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the U.S.A. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org http://www.eiae.org ).
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as book case or built-in cabinet.
For the customers in Europe
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 (For SRW-5000/5500)
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s):
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features ........................................................................... 9
1-1-1 Features of the SRW-5000/SRW-5500............................. 9
1-1-2 Features of the Control Panel.......................................... 11
1-2 Optional Accessories ................................................... 13
1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual .......................................... 13
1-3-1 CD-ROM System Requirements.....................................13
1-3-2 Preparations.....................................................................13
1-3-3 To Read the CD-ROM Manual.......................................13
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
2-1 Control Panel................................................................. 15
2-1-1 Upper Control Panel .......................................................16
2-1-2 Lower Control Panel .......................................................17
2-1-3 System Set-Up Panel.......................................................23
2-2 Connector Panel ........................................................... 24
Chapter 3 Setting Up the VTR
3-1 Connecting External Equipment ................................. 29
3-2 Reference Signals......................................................... 32
3-3 Handling Cassettes....................................................... 34
3-4 Using a Memory Stick................................................... 35
3-1-1 Making HD Digital Connections .................................... 29
3-1-2 Making NTSC/PAL Digital Connections .......................30
3-1-3 Cascade Connection........................................................31
3-2-1 Reference Signals for Output Video ...............................32
3-2-2 Reference Signal Connections ........................................33
3-3-1 Recommended Cassettes................................................. 34
3-3-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes .....................................34
3-3-3 Preventing Accidental Erasure........................................35
3-4-1 Notes on Memory Stick .................................................. 35
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Chapter 4 Menu Settings
4-1 Registering and Storing Menu Settings ......................37
4-1-1 Menu Configuration ........................................................37
4-1-2 Changing Menu Settings.................................................37
4-1-3 Registering Items to the VTR SETUP Menu..................38
4-1-4 VTR Memory Bank Function .........................................39
4-1-5 Memory Stick Operations ...............................................41
4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data ................................................46
4-1-7 Details on VTR Memory Bank and Memory Stick
Functions .........................................................................46
4-1-8 Memory Stick Data Compatibility..................................47
4-1-9 Automatic Reading from a VTR Bank at Power On.......47
4-1-10 Saving and Recalling DEFAULT Settings on a Bank ..48 4-1-11 Saving and Recalling DEFAULT Settings in a “Memory
Stick”...............................................................................48
4-2 HOME Menu ...................................................................50
4-2-1 Selecting the Output Signals (PB/EE).............................51
4-2-2 Record Inhibit Mode (REC INH)....................................51
4-2-3 Selecting the Edit Mode and Edit Channel (ASSEMBLE,
INS TC, INS VIDEO, INS AUDIO and INS CUE)........51
4-2-4 Preread Settings (PRE READ)........................................52
4-2-5 Still-Picture Output (FREEZE).......................................52
4-2-6 Setting the Preroll Time (PREROLL TIME)..................52
4-2-7 Selecting DMC Playback (DMC) ...................................52
4-2-8 Setting the Stop Code (STOP CODE) ............................53
4-3 TC Menu .........................................................................56
4-3-1 Setting the Time Data (TIMER SEL/RESET/SET/HOLD)
57
4-3-2 Setting the Time Code Reader (TCR SEL).....................60
4-3-3 Setting the Time Code Generator (TCG SOURCE/MODE)
60 4-3-4 Selecting the Time Code Running Mode (RUN MODE) ...
60
4-3-5 Selecting the Drop Frame Mode (DF/NDF) ...................61
4-3-6 Selecting the Content of the Second Time Code Display
Area (TC2 SEL) ..............................................................61
4-3-7 Selecting CTL Display Mode (TAPE TIMER) ..............61
4-3-8 Presetting Pulldown Time Code (PDPSET MENU)
(when HKSR-5001 is installed) ......................................61
4-3-9 Presetting for Conversion from Frame Time Code
(TCCONV MENU) .........................................................62
4-3-10 Displaying the Pulldown Time Code (PDTC DISP) (when
HKSR-5001 is installed) .................................................64
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4-3-11 Superimposition of Character Information (PD CHARA/
CHARA SUPER/H-POS/V-POS)...................................64
4-4 CUE Menu ...................................................................... 68
4-4-1 Selecting a Multi-Cue Mode........................................... 69
4-4-2 Registering Cue Points....................................................69
4-4-3 Erasing Cue Point Data...................................................71
4-4-4 Prerolling to a Cue Point.................................................71
4-4-5 Changing a Cue Point Into an Edit Point........................ 72
4-4-6 Backspace Editing........................................................... 72
4-4-7 TELE FILE Menu ...........................................................72
4-5 VIDEO Menu .................................................................. 87
4-5-1 Selecting the Reference Signal (SERVO REF) .............. 88
4-5-2 Adjusting the Output Video Signal (MASTER to FINE)...
88
4-6 AUDIO Menu .................................................................. 91
4-6-1 Selecting the Audio Input Signal (AUDIO IN) ..............92
4-6-2 Digital Audio Output Signal Source Track Selection
(DIGOUT EXCHNG) .....................................................92
4-6-3 Analog Audio Output Signal Source Track Selection
(ANAOUT EXCHNG)....................................................93
4-6-4 Digital Audio Output Signal Source Track Selection
(SDOUT EXCHNG) .......................................................93
4-6-5 Audio Transition Type Selection for Digital Audio Editing
(AUDIO EDIT) ...............................................................94
4-6-6 Fade Processing Time Selection for Digital Audio Editing
(FADE TIME)................................................................. 94
4-6-7 External Device Digital Audio Edit Preset Command
Replace Mode Selection (AUDIO EDIT PRESET
REPLACE)......................................................................95
4-6-8 External Device Analog Audio Edit Preset Command
Replace Mode Selection (ANALOG AUDIO EDIT
REPLACE)......................................................................95
4-6-9 PITCH GROUP Selection (PITCH CORRECTION
GROUP SELECT) .......................................................... 95
4-7 SET UP Menu................................................................. 97
4-7-1 VTR SETUP Menu .........................................................98
4-7-2 PANEL SETUP Menu ..................................................100
Chapter 5 Recording/Playback
5-1 Preparing for Recording............................................. 102
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5-1-1 Setting Switches and Menus .........................................102
5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals................................................ 103
5-1-3 Adjusting the Recording Level .....................................104
Chapter 6 Editing
5-1-4 Simultaneously Monitoring Playback of Video and Audio
Signals Being Recorded ................................................105
5-1-5 Audio Level Meter Display Modes...............................105
5-2 Recording.....................................................................106
5-3 Preparing for Playback ...............................................107
5-3-1 Setting Switches and Menus .........................................107
5-3-2 Adjusting the Audio Playback Level ............................107
5-3-3 Selecting the HD-SD Conversion Mode .......................108
5-4 Playback.......................................................................109
5-4-1 Normal-Speed Playback................................................109
5-4-2 Variable Speed Playback...............................................109
5-4-3 Capstan Override Playback ...........................................111
5-4-4 DMC Playback ..............................................................111
5-4-5 Playing Back Non-audio Data.......................................112
5-4-6 Performing Program Play..............................................113
6-1 Basic Automatic Editing .............................................115
6-1-1 Overview of Automatic Editing ....................................115
6-1-2 Setting Switches and Menus .........................................116
6-1-3 Selecting the Edit Mode ................................................117
6-1-4 Setting Edit Points.........................................................117
6-1-5 Editing Non-audio Data ................................................120
6-1-6 Confirming Edit Points .................................................120
6-1-7 Cuing Up and Prerolling ...............................................121
6-1-8 Previewing.....................................................................121
6-1-9 Modifying Edit Points...................................................122
6-1-10 Performing Automatic Editing....................................124
6-2 Advanced Automatic Editing......................................126
6-2-1 DMC Editing.................................................................126
6-2-2 Animation Editing.........................................................127
6-2-3 Preread Editing..............................................................127
6-3 Manual Editing.............................................................129
Appendix
Maintenance .......................................................................130
Head Cleaning.........................................................................130
Moisture Condensation...........................................................130
Specifications ...................................................................131
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Error Messages and Warning Messages ........................ 134
Error Messages ....................................................................... 134
Warning Messages.................................................................. 135
Error Log Menu ......................................................................137
Glossary............................................................................. 139
Menu List ........................................................................... 141
Items Relating to VTR Operations (Nos. 001 to ...)...............141
Items Relating to Operation Panels (Nos. 101 to ...).............. 145
Items Relating to Remote Interface (Nos. 201 to ...)..............148
Items Relating to Editing (Nos. 301 to ...)..............................149
Items Relating to Prerolling (Nos. 401 to ...) .........................152
Items Relating to Recording Protection (Nos. 501 to ...) .......153
Items Relating to the Time Code (Nos. 601 to ...).................. 154
Items Relating to the Video Control (Nos. 706 to ...).............158
Items Relating to the Audio Control (Nos. 807 to ...) ............ 162
Items Relating to Digital Processing (Nos. 902 to ...)............ 172
Items Relating to the Pulldown Control (Nos. A01 to ...) ......176
Other Items (Nos. T01 to ...)...................................................178
Index................................................................................... 183
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Overview

1-1 Features

1-1-1 Features of the SRW-5000/ SRW-5500

The SRW-5000/SRW-5500 is a high-definition digital videocassette recorder using the HDCAM-SR format. It is a small and light unit incorporating LSIs for signal processing and is comparable to the HDCAM HDW-F500 in size, weight and functionality. The SRW-5500 only is a recorder supporting both the HDCAM-SR and HDCAM formats.
1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
HDCAM-SR format
The HDCAM-SR format exploits technological advances in signal processing and magnetic recording, to provide functionality comparable to that of the HDCAM format, while offering HD digital recording and playback with high image and sound quality. The technology incorporated in this unit includes the following.
• Highly efficient and mild data compression using newly developed MPEG-4 Studio Profile
• Powerful error-correcting codes
• High-performance, high-accuracy heads and drum with dynamic tracking (DT ™), together with a new auto­tracking technique, yielding highly reliable narrow track recording and playback.
These technologies allow 120 minutes of recording on an HDCAM-SR cassette (L type), the same size as the HDCAM cassette.
Digital signal processing
In this unit, 4:2:2 component video signals obtained by quantization according to ITU-R709, SMPTE 274M and BTA S-002B (SMPTE 260M) are compressed using MPEG-4 Studio Profile. Audio signals are processed uncompressed, according to the AES/EBU format.
1)
model
Chapter
Input interface
The input interface is based on the HD SDI (HD Serial Digital Interface) format specified by BTA S-004B/005B/ 006B (SMPTE 291M/292M/299M) and ARIB STD-B4, allowing a single BNC coaxial cable to carry one component video signal, twelve digital audio channels, and time code in time division multiplex; this is separated for conversion to parallel data. Audio recording can be switched between the digital audio signal multiplexed with the HD SDI signal and the audio signal from an AES/EBU digital interface.
Bit rate reduction encoder
The component video signal undergoes frame shuffling. It is then compressed by a process in which it is subjected to DCT (discrete cosine transform) or DPCM (differential pulse code modulation), quantization control, and variable length word encoding. This is the core of the newly developed MPEG-4 Studio Profile. Interlaced signals are compressed in fields and progressive signals are compressed in frames.
ECC encoder
The outer ECC (Error Correction Code) is added to the compressed video and audio data, followed by the inner ECC, ID data, and sync data. Reed-Solomon codes are employed in this error correction system.
Channel coding
Video and audio data with the ECC added is recorded in the form of serial data. The HDCAM-SR format adopts a scrambled i-NRZ channel coding system, giving consideration to off-track and noise characteristics.
Playback signal processing
The playback digital signal is equalized by an equalizer circuit. It then passes powerful inner and outer ECCs which can correct dropouts in the reproduced signal. It further goes through an error concealment circuit to have errors still remaining in the signal rectified.
Output interface
Component video data is converted into serial data and multiplexed with audio data and time code, then output in the HD SDI format.
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Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features
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With an HD-SD converter board installed, the unit can output both D1 SDI and analog composite signals. Besides audio data is output as digital data multiplexed with the HD SDI signal, it is also output via an AES/EBU digital interface. Analog data converted from digital data is also provided.
Chapter 1 Overview
HDCAM format
The HDCAM format uses tape with the same 12.65 mm width as the Betacam series to enable recording of up to two hours of high-quality HD video. Video signal compression uses prefilter and coefficient recording technology.
Advanced recording and playback functions
High-quality digital recording
This unit uses a component system to record video signals. An AES/EBU format with a wide dynamic range is used for 12-channel audio recording. A unique and powerful error correction circuit and concealment circuit are used in digital signal processing. Accurate and stable video signal output is made possible by setting and adjusting the internal digital video processor.
Record/playback modes
HDCAM-SR format (SRW-5000/5500) or HDCAM format (SRW-5500)
As the record/playback mode, you can select from the following ten modes. 1080×1920: 59.94i/60i/50i/23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/
29.97PsF/30PsF
720×1280: 59.94P/50P (HDCAM-SR format only)
Playback compatibility
You can select the following compatibility playback functions.
• HDCAM (SRW-5000) 1080×1920: 59.94i/60i/50i/23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/
29.97PsF/30PsF
• Digital Betacam 525/59.94i, 625/50i
However, Digital Betacam playback requires the HKSR-5002 (option).
Internal format conversion function
By installing an optional HKSR-5001, when the operation mode of this unit is 23.98PsF or 24PsF, a 59.94i or 60i mode HD SDI output (audio/VITC multiplex) is made available. Additionally, conversion in either direction between 1080×1920 and 720×1280, and conversion from 4:2:2 signal to 4:4:4 signal is possible, and with the additional installation of an HKSR-5003, conversion from a 4:4:4 signal to a 4:2:2 signal.
Noiseless playback with DT heads
When using the HDCAM-SR or HDCAM format, the dedicated playback DT heads allow you to perform noiseless playback in the range from –1 to +2 times normal speed, including still-picture playback. When using the Digital Betacam format, the playback range is from –1 to +3. However, Digital Betacam playback requires the HKSR-5002 (option).
Video and audio confidence heads
Video and audio (channels 1 through 12, or 4 channels for the HDCAM format (SRW-5500 only)) signals can be recorded and simultaneously played back to check the recording.
Internal time code generator and reader
The internal time code generator allows you to record time code (LTC or user bits) together with video and audio signals. Time codes (LTC or user bits) can be read during playback using the time code reader.
Computer servo system
Computer-controlled servo motors provide direct drive for the drum, capstan, and two reels, enabling quick and accurate tape access.
Capstan override function
You can adjust the playback speed by ±15% to ensure synchronization between, for example, two VTRs playing back the same program.
Independent audio level control
It is possible to adjust the recording and playback levels either independently on each channel or simultaneously on all 12 channels (or 4 channels for HDCAM format (SRW­5500 only)) while monitoring the peak values.
Tele-File
1)
memory label system
This unit incorporates the Tele-File memory label system to allow users to read, write and update videocassette management information, log data (IN/OUT points) and cue point data on memory labels, providing greater efficiency in cassette management and editing.
1) Tele-File
A contact-free system for writing, reading, and modifying video cassette­related information on IC memory-bearing labels. Tele-File is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Program Play (P-PLAY) Function/Pitch Correction Function
Program play is a function that allows play at ±5% of normal speed. Pitch correction of the audio is possible at the same time. This function is available only for the combination of SRW-5000/5500 Serial No. 12001 or higher and HKSR­5001 Serial No. 11001 or higher.
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1-1 Features
Features for ease of operation
Compact, lightweight, low power consumption
The VTR is small and light enough to be used in outside broadcast vans or in EFP (Electronic Field Production) assignments.
Remote control operation
The VTR has a serial RS-422A 9-pin connector to allow control of the VTR by an external control unit. The VTR also comes with 9-pin REMOTE 1-IN(9P) and REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connectors to support bridge connection of multiple SRW-5000/5500 units or other VTRs equipped with 9-pin remote connectors for simultaneous operation. Furthermore, you can control the VTR from an external control unit with a parallel (50-pin) interface.
Digital hours meter
The meter can show the total elapsed time since the VTR was turned on, total drum revolution time, total tape running time and total number of threadings and unthreadings.
Self-diagnosis
This function allows the VTR to perform self diagnostics when a malfunction occurs. An error message is displayed and a history of all errors that have occurred is recorded.
Easy-to-maintain plug-in boards
The VTR uses plug-in circuit boards to simplify servicing and inspection.
Mountable in standard 19-inch rack
The unit can be mounted in an EIA-standard 19-inch rack.
For rack mounting, refer to the Installation Manual.

1-1-2 Features of the Control Panel

The control panel provides eight menu screens corresponding to different operation modes to allow fast and easy adjustment of necessary settings, as well as the ability to store menu settings to a memory stick for later recall.
Menu-driven operations for a variety of purposes
Eight menus are displayed on the 130 × 95 mm
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(5
/8 inches × 3 3/4 inches) color display and are set using the 10 function buttons. You can register desired items to the menus other than the SET UP menu. Pressing the [F4] (PF ASSIGN) button in the SET UP menu displays the menu items that can be registered.
HOME menu
Use this menu to make the basic settings for recording, playback, and editing operations, and to select channels to be edited during insert editing.
TC menu
Use this menu to make time code settings.
VIDEO menu
Use this menu to adjust the video signals. The VIDEO menu screen shows the VTR operation mode, current position time code, time code type, and so on.
AUDIO menu
Use this menu to adjust the audio signals. The AUDIO menu screen shows the VTR operation mode, current position time code, time code type, and so on.
CUE menu
Use this menu to set up to 100 cue points. In page mode, 10 cue points per page can be set on a total of 10 pages. In the TELE FILE menu, you can change the setting for the memory label system Tele-File.
PF1/PF2 (Personal Function) menus
Use these menus to register up to 40 of the most frequently used items from the other menus (up to 10 items each can be registered to PF1, ALT/PF1, PF2 and ALT/PF2).
SET UP menu
This menu enables the following settings.
• The VTR BANK menu allows up to eight pages of menu settings to be saved.
• Use the MEMORY CARD menu to store current settings of the VTR and up to eight pages of the contents of the VTR memory bank to a memory stick.
• Use the scrollable PF ASSIGN menu to display the items that can be registered, and to select and register the most frequently used menu items.
• Use the scrollable VTR SETUP menu to display the items necessary for making initial settings, and to directly change settings without registering them with the function buttons for each menu.
• Use the PANEL SETUP menu to set control panel operations, such as the keyboard sound output.
MAINTENANCE menu
Use this menu to access the maintenance functions.
For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.
A full complement of storage/recall functions
These functions allow you to use titles to store and recall menu settings in either the VTR’s internal memory banks or memory sticks.
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features
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VTR memory banks
These memory banks allow you to store up to eight pages of VTR settings in addition to the current VTR settings. Factory settings are also stored here, allowing the VTR to be reset to these values at any time.
Chapter 1 Overview
Memory sticks
Each memory stick can hold the current VTR settings as well as up to eight pages of settings. A single memory stick thus allows you to store and recall the entire contents of the VTR memory banks.
Title function
This function allows you to add titles when storing data to the VTR memory bank or memory stick, thus facilitating data retrieval and management.
Write protect function
Setting pages stored in VTR memory banks or memory sticks can be write protected on an individual basis.
A full range of editing functions
Two SRW-5000/5500 units can be connected allowing automatic or manual assembe and insert editing. The VTR also features a full range of editing functions, including preview, review, preroll, and the setting or changing of edit points.
Digital time counter
The time counter display shows CTL and time codes (LTC/VITC
1)
), or user bits data for precise setting of edit
points.
1) LTC (Longitudinal Time Code):
Time code recorded on a longitudinal track
VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code):
Time code recorded on a video track during the vertical blanking interval
Quick access to edit points
The following methods are provided for the setting of edit points:
• Multi-cuing for up to 100 edit points
• Search dial with shuttle and jog functions
• Direct input through numeric buttons
DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) editing
Using the DT
®
(Dynamic Tracking) heads, you can play back a section of an edit at speeds between –1 and +2 times normal speed and store the speed variation in memory for later use in automatic editing.
Split editing
In insert mode, audio and video edit points can be set separately.
Preread editing
Video and audio signals that have been pre-read can be externally processed and simultaneously re-recorded.
A variety of audio editing modes
You can select cut-in editing, cross-fade editing, and fade in/out editing for the audio signals.
Display of duration between edit points
The duration between any two of IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT points can be displayed by simultaneously pressing two buttons corresponding to those edit points.
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1-1 Features

1-2 Optional Accessories

The following accessories can be used with this unit.
HKSR-5001 Format Converter Board
This allows format conversion described below:
• 2-3 pulldown (23.98PsF to 59.94i, 24PsF to 60i)
• Conversion between 1080 and 720P
• 4:2:2 between 4:4:4 (Conversion of 4:4:4 to 4:2:2 is possible only when the HKSR-5003 is additionally installed.)

1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual

Chapter 1 Overview
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for this unit (English, Japanese, French and German versions).

1-3-1 CD-ROM System Requirements

HKSR-5002 Digital Betacam Processor Board
This allows you to play back Digital Betacam tapes and output SD and HD signals. When the system is operated in 4:4:4 mode, up conversion of the output to HD signals are possible as follows, depending on the system setting.
1080: Up conversion to 1080. 720: Up conversion to 720P.
When the system is operated in 4:4:4 mode, no up­converted HD output can be obtained.
HKSR-5003 RGB Processor Board
This allows you to accept dual link HD SDI input, and record and play back RGB (4:4:4).
HKDV-900 HD Digital Video Controller
This allows you to remotely control the parameters for video signals and image enhancement.
References
In addition to this Operation Manual, the following manuals are available:
Maintenance Manual Volume 1 (optional)
Provides detailed information necessary to maintain the VTR.
Maintenance Manual Volume 2 (optional)
Provides information on spare parts.
The following are required to access the supplied CD­ROM disc.
• Computer: PC with Intel Pentium CPU.
- Installed memory: 64 MB or more
-CD-ROM drive: × 8 or faster
• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600 dots or higher
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition
When these requirements are not met, access to the CD­ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.

1-3-2 Preparations

The one of following software must be installed on your computer in order to use the operation manuals contained in the CD-ROM disc.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
Note
If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/
Maintenance Manual Volume 3 (optional)
Contains circuit diagrams and block diagrams.
Installation Manual (supplied)
Provides necessary information to install and operate the VTR.
For information about changing the video system, refer to “1-11. System Setting” in the Installation Manual.
9-pin Protcol Manual (optional)
Provides information on the 9-pin protocol.

1-3-3 To Read the CD-ROM Manual

To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM disc, do the following.
1
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.
2
Select and click the operation manual that you want to read.
This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.
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Note
If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware failure, you can do the following.
• You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one
Chapter 1 Overview
that has been lost or damaged. Contact a Sony service representative.
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1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual
Locations and Functions of Parts

2-1 Control Panel

The control panel consists of the following sections:
• Upper control panel
Chapter
• Lower control panel
• System set-up panel
Upper control panel 4 Display section
SRW-5000
HD DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HD DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SRW-5000
2
(see page 20)

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

1 Menu control section (see page 17)
Lower control panel
Note
Normally operate the unit with the control panel closed.
For details of how to open the control panel, for example for system setup, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
System set-up panel: Access by opening the lower control panel (see page 23)
5 Search control section
3 Tape transport control section (see page 20)
2 Editing control section (see page 19)
(see page 22)
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2-1-1 Upper Control Panel

SRW-5000
HD DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
1 POWER switch
2 ERROR indicator
3 WARNING indicator
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POWER
ERROR WARNING
PHONES
CHANNEL
CONDITION
4 EJECT button
EJECT
REMOTE
ETHERNET
1(9P) 2(50P)
5 Format indicators
6 REMOTE buttons
7 CHANNEL CONDITION indicators
8 PHONES level control
9 PHONES jack
a POWER switch
Pressing on the ‘(’ side of this switch powers the unit and lights up the information display (see page 20) and color display (see page 18). To turn the unit off, press on the ‘a’ side of the switch.
b ERROR indicator
This lights when a serious problem occurs, such as an operational malfunction or system internal error. You can check the details on the lower control panel.
For details, see “Error Messages and Warning Messages” on page 134.
c WARNING indicator
This flashes when there is a fault in the unit. You can check the details on the lower control panel.
For details, see “Error Messages and Warning Messages” on page 134.
d EJECT button
Pressing this button automatically ejects the cassette after several seconds.
e Format indicators (Digital BETACAM/HDCAM/
HDCAM SR)
These show the format of the cassette loaded into the unit.
f REMOTE buttons
Press one of the following buttons, to select how the VTR is controlled.
Cassette compartment
ETHERNET: This button lights when pressed, enabling
access from the network connected to the ETHERNET connector on this unit.
1(9P): This button lights when pressed, enabling this unit
to be controlled from a device connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector or REMOTE 1-I/ O(9P) connector.
2(50P): This button lights when pressed, enabling this unit
to be controlled from a device connected to the REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector.
Note
When the VTR is being controlled by the external equipment connected to the REMOTE 1-IN(9P) or REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector, all tape transport buttons and edit operation buttons are disabled, except the STOP and EJECT buttons. You may also specify the disabling or enabling of all buttons by setting the VTR SETUP menu item 008 “LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE”.
g CHANNEL CONDITION indicators
These show the status of the playback signal.
Blue: The playback signal status is satisfactory. Yellow: The playback signal is somewhat degraded, but
playback is possible. However, if this indicator remains lit continuously, head cleaning is required.
Red: The playback signal has deteriorated.
If this indicator remains lit continuously, head cleaning or internal inspection is required.
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h PHONES level control
Adjusts the output level to the PHONES jack.
For details, see “5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals” on page 103.

2-1-2 Lower Control Panel

i PHONES jack
Connect stereo headphones with 8 impedance for audio monitoring during recording, playback, and editing. Adjust the headphone output level with the PHONES level control.
1 Menu control section
9 DISPLAY button
0 FULL/FINE button
qa PB LEVEL button
qs REC LEVEL button
8 DIAG button
1 MONITOR R buttons
OVER
OVER
dB
-10
-20
-30
-40
OVER
dB
dB
0
0
0
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
-40
L
L
L
R
R
CH1
CH2
CH3
EDIT PRESET VIDEO TC
F1
F2
F3
F4
DIAG
F5ALT F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
7 ALT button
2 MONITOR L buttons
OVER
OVER
OVER
dB
dB
0
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
-40
L
R
R
CH4
OVER
dB
dB
0
0
0
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
-40
L
L
L
R
R
CH5
CH6
CH7
6 Function buttons
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3 MULTI CONTROL knob
HOME
TC
VIDEO
AUDIO
CUE
PF1
PF2
SET UP
MULTI
CONTROL
L
MONITOR
CH12CH11CH10CH9CH8CH7CH6CH5CH4CH3CH2CH1
R
OVER
OVER
OVER
OVER
0
L
CH10
OVER
dB
dB
0
0
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
-40
L
L
R
R
R
CH11
CH12
dB
dB
dB
0
0
-10
-10
-10
-20
-20
-20
-30
-30
-30
-40
-40
-40
L
L
R
R
R
CH8
CH9
4 Menu selection buttons
5 Color display
a MONITOR R buttons
Select the audio signal output from the MONITOR OUTPUT R connector. This assigns the desired channel to the MONITOR OUTPUT R connector. If you assign more than one channel to the same monitor output connector, a mixed audio signal is output. You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 808 “AUDIO MONITOR-R select”. In the audio playback level adjustment mode, this is used to select the channel to be adjusted.
b MONITOR L buttons
Select the audio signal output from the MONITOR OUTPUT L connector. This assigns the desired channel to the MONITOR OUTPUT L connector. If you assign more than one channel to the same monitor output connector, a mixed audio signal is output.
You can also make this setting using the VTR SETUP menu item 807 “AUDIO MONITOR-L select”. In the audio playback level adjustment mode, this is used to select the channel to be adjusted.
c MULTI CONTROL knob
Used to set the audio recording/playback level and make settings in the SET UP menu (see page 97).
d Menu selection buttons
These select the menu screen displayed on the display. HOME button: Press this to go to the HOME menu
screen. The home menu provides settings for the basic VTR operations and editing operations.
TC button: Press this to go to the TC (time code) menu
screen. In the time code menu, you can switch LTC/
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VITC, switch DF/NDF, set the time code to be displayed on an external monitor, and so on.
VIDEO button: Press this to go to the VIDEO menu
screen. Use it to make video related settings.
AUDIO button: Press this to go to the AUDIO menu
screen. Use it to make audio related settings.
CUE button: Press this to go to the CUE menu screen.
The cue menu provides 10 pages to set cue points. You can set up to 10 cue points per page. You can also make settings for the Tele-File memory label system.
PF1 button: Press this to go to the PF1 (personal function
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1) menu screen. You can register frequently-used items in the PF1 menu. The factory default setting is blank.
PF2 button: Press this to go to the PF2 (personal function
2) menu screen. You can register frequently-used items in the PF2 menu. The factory default setting is blank.
SET UP button: Press this to go to the SET UP menu
screen. The setup menu provides functions to save menu settings in VTR banks or save to a memory stick, registration operations in the PF buttons, VTR SETUP menu settings, and so on.
For details of menus, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings” on page 37.
e Color display
This comprises principally the audio level display and menu display.
Audio Level display:
In recording mode or E-E mode
1)
, this displays the audio recording levels. In playback mode or CONFI mode, this displays the playback levels. The display mode can be changed with the FULL/FINE button. The factory default display is a reference level of –20 dB, and peak level 0 dB.
Menu display:
This displays the menu screen selected by the menu selection buttons. Each menu screen shows the functions assigned to the function buttons ([F1] to [F10]), and shows simultaneously information required for time code display settings and so on.
h DIAG (diagnostic) button
Hold down the SFT button (see page 19) in the editing control section and press this switch to switch to the DIAG menu.
i DISPLAY button
This displays the down-converted output signal in the whole color display.
Notes
• Depending on the system settings, it may not be possible to output some signals.
• This function is for a quick check of the output signal, and cannot be used as a monitor.
j FULL/FINE button
This selects the audio level meter display range. FULL: The audio level meter display is from –60 dB to 0
dB, or –40 dB to +20 dB. Select which of these ranges (peak level: 0 dB or +20 dB) is displayed in the VTR SETUP menu item 814 “LEVEL METER SCALE”.
FINE: The audio level meter display range is expanded,
and displayed with a scale in steps of 0.25 dB. The reference marker LED at the center of the level meter display range lights. When the audio level exceeds the maximum display range, the top OVER display flashes. When under the minimum display range, the bottom line flashes.
k PB (playback) LEVEL button
Press this button to enter the playback audio level adjustment mode. In this mode, you can use the MONITOR R button to select the adjustment target channels from channels 1 to 12. While watching the audio level meter, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob for a desired audio level. Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob resets the playback audio level to the factory set level (a reference level of 0 dB is displayed for a +4 dBm input). Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob again restores the adjusted level. Press this button again to exit from the playback audio level adjustment mode, and the MONITOR L and R buttons return to the normal status (this status is called the “MONITOR SELECT mode”).
1) E-E mode
An abbreviation fo r Electric-to-Electric mode. In t his mode, video o r audio input signals are passed and output only through the VTR’s internal circuitry, and not through the magnetic conversion system comprising tape and heads.
f Function buttons
Activates the functions in each menu.
g ALT (alternative) button
Press to change the items displayed on the current menu. Press again to return to the original items.
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l REC (recording) LEVEL button
Press this button to enter the recording audio level adjustment mode. In this mode, you can use the MONITOR L button to select the adjustment target channels from channels 1 to 12. While watching the audio level meter, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob for a desired audio level. Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob resets the recording audio level to the factory set level (a reference level of 0 dB is displayed for a +4 dBm input). Clicking the MULTI CONTROL knob again restores the adjusted level.
Press this button again to exit from the recording audio level adjustment mode, and the MONITOR L and R buttons return to the normal status (this status is called the “MONITOR SELECT mode”).
2 Editing control section
1 Numeric buttons and +/– buttons
2 SFT button
3 RCL button
4 CLR button
5 SET button
6 INPUT CHECK
button
8
7
F
E
5
4
C
B
2
1
A
+
0
AUDI O
IN OUT
VIDEO
IN OUT
ENTRY
0 ENTRY button
qa IN/OUT buttons
qs AUDIO IN/AUDIO OUT buttons
SFT
9
RCL
6
D
CLR
3
SET
9 Cursor buttons
AUTO
8 AUTO button
a Numeric buttons and +/– buttons
Press to input time data or edit points data at the cursor position in menu display. Press buttons 0 to 5 while holding down the SFT button to input hexadecimal A to F for user bits. Use the +/– buttons to increase or decrease settings.
INPUT
CHECK
PLAYER RECORDER
7 PLAYER/
RECORDER buttons
f INPUT CHECK button
While you hold down this button, the input signal is output from the monitor output connector, so that you can monitor the input video and audio. When the LTC/VITC time code is shown on the display, you can check the time code generator.
g PLAYER/RECORDER buttons
Select which VTR is to be controlled by this VTR’s control panel during editing when this VTR is used as a recorder and an external VTR is connected to the REMOTE 1­IN(9P) or REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector as a player. PLAYER: The tape transport buttons and editing
operation buttons on the control panel control the external player VTR.
RECORDER: The tape transport buttons and editing
operation buttons on the control panel control the
recorder VTR (this VTR). The PLAYER/RECORDER buttons have no effect when using this VTR alone.
h AUTO button
When this button is pressed, it lights up and auto edit mode is activated.
i Cursor buttons
Use to move the cursor (shown in reverse video) on the display. Also use to change menu settings.
j ENTRY button
Press to enter an edit or cue point. While holding down this button, press either the AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button, or the IN or OUT button.
k IN/OUT buttons
To set a IN or OUT point during editing, press either of these buttons while holding down the ENTRY button.
l AUDIO IN/AUDIO OUT buttons
To set an AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT point during insert editing, press either of these buttons while holding down the ENTRY button.
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b SFT (shift) button
Press buttons 0 to 5 while holding down this button to input hexadecimal A to F for user bits. Use also in combination with other buttons to perform other operations.
c RCL (recall) button
Press to recall the previous setting, etc.
d CLR (clear) button
Press to clear input data.
e SET button
Press to finalize input data.
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3 Tape transport control section
1 STANDBY button
2 PREROLL button
3 PREVIEW/REVIEW button
PREVIEW/
REVIEW
PREROLLSTANDBY
REC/EDIT
PLAYSTOP
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4 REC/EDIT button
5 PLAY button
6 STOP button
a STANDBY button
Press this button in other than standby mode to make it light up and place the VTR in standby mode. The head drum rotates in standby mode, thereby shortening the time required for the tape to start. Press this button while in standby mode to turn the button off and exit from standby mode. The head drum stops rotating and the tape tension is released. If the VTR remains in standby mode for more than eight minutes (factory setting), standby mode is automatically canceled in order to safeguard the tape.
b PREROLL button
Press to run the tape to the preroll point (a position factory set to five seconds before the IN point). Press this button while holding down the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button to cue up the tape at the corresponding edit point.
For details on changing the preroll time, see “4-2-6 Setting the Preroll Time (PREROLL TIME)” on page 52.
c PREVIEW/REVIEW button
After the edit points are set, press this button to preview, on the monitor connected to the recorder, the effect of the edit before it is performed. In this operation, the tape runs, but no editing is carried out. If you press this button after carrying out an edit, the results of the edit are played back on the monitor connected to the recorder.
d REC/EDIT (recording/edit) button
Press this button while holding down the PLAY button to start recording. If you press this button in play mode, manual editing begins. After setting edit points, if you press this button while the AUTO button is lit, automatic editing is performed.
e PLAY button
Press to start playback. Press this button while holding down the REC/EDIT button to start recording. Pressing this button during recording or manual editing changes the VTR to playback mode.
f STOP button
Press this button to stop recording or playback. When you insert the cassette, the VTR automatically enters STBY OFF mode. The STOP button flashes in the following cases.
•The [F2] (SERVO REF) button in the PF1 menu is set to
“input” but there is no video input signal.
•The [F2] (SERVO REF) button in the PF1 menu is set to
“ext” but there is no external reference video signal.
• The input signal is out of synchronization with the external reference video signal.
You can change the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 102 “REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM” so that the STOP button will not flash in these cases.
4 Display section
1 Information display
2 REF SYNC indicators
SYS: 23.98PSF 1080 4:2:2 HDCAM-SR
: -------- ----- ----- --------PB : 59.94i 1080 4:2:2 FC
5 REC INHIBIT indicator
T*R 02:01.01:28
REC
INHIBIT SERVO
PREREAD
4 SERVO indicator
1
3 PREREAD indicator
a Information display
The information display shows a number of different pages. To change the page displayed, with no other items selected in the menu display (HOME, TC, VIDEO, AUDIO, PF1, and PF2), turn the MULTI CONTROL knob while holding it down. The currently selected page number also appears at the upper right of the information display.
Page 1: System status SYS: Shows the recording system information (signal
standard and tape format).
PB: Shows the information recorded on the tape (signal
standard and tape format) while being played back.
FC: Shows the converted signal standard when an HKSR-
5001 board is installed.
TC: Shows the LTC/VITC and DF/NDF settings, or the
time code sent to the external monitor.
REF SYNC
EXTSDEXT
INPUT
HD
VIDEO
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Page 2: System status ACTIVE LINE: Shows the status of 1080/1035
conversion active line. 1080t1080 1080t1035(CROP) 1080t1035(CONV) 1035t1035 1035t1080(PANEL) 1035t1080(CONV): Shows the current conversion
status.
- - - - -: Cannot be converted. OFF: No conversion done.
DOWN CONV. OUTPUT: Shows the output status of the
down converter. ACTIVE: Output. MUTING: No output.
EOS: Appears at the location of the time code for the valid
end of the previous recording.
Page 3: Phase (OUTPUT) HD SDI OUTPUT ADV.: Shows the phase of the main
line HD SDI output. OFF: In phase with reference. –90H: 90H (HD) advanced with respect to reference.
DOWN CONV. OUTPUT ADV.: Shows the phase of the
down converter output. OFF: In phase with reference. –2H: 2H (SD) advanced with respect to reference.
Page 4: Phase (AUDIO) AUDIO PB OUTPUT ADV.: Shows the phase of the
audio output signal. OFF: Output in phase with the video output signal. –1Frame: Output one frame advanced with respect to
the video output signal.
AUDIO INPUT DELAY: Shows the recording phase of
the audio input signal. OFF: Recorded in phase with the video output signal. +1Frame: Recorded one frame delayed with respect to
the video input signal.
AES/EBU & ANA OUTPUT: Shows the phase of the
AES/EBU and ANALOG AUDIO outputs. REF: Output in phase with reference. FC: In phase with the FC output. –90H(HD): 90H (HD) advanced with respect to
reference.
–2H(SD): 2H (SD) advanced with respect to
reference.
Page 5: Phase (TC) TC INPUT DELAY: Shows the recording phase of the
input time code. OFF: Recorded in phase with the input video signal. +1Frame: Recorded one frame delayed with respect to
the input video signal.
LTC OUTPUT: Shows the phase of the output LTC.
LINE: Output in phase with the main line HD SDI
output.
FC: Output in phase with the FC output.
Page 6: Meta Data
The display changes depending on the tape format in use.
• HDCAM-SR META DATA LINE(REC): Shows the status of the
three lines for metadata recording on this unit.
META DATA LINE(OUT): Shows the status of the
three lines of main HD SDI output into which metadata is multiplexed.
META DATA LINE(FC): Shows the status of the three
lines of output from the optional HKSR-5001 format converter board into which metadata is multiplexed.
META DATA LINE(SD): Shows the status of the three
lines of SD SDI output into which metadata is multiplexed.
• HDCAM
Displays L1/L2/DID/SDID. This combination is counted as 1 packet. Up to 3 packets can be recorded. On the SRW-5500, the system settings related to recording are shown on the left. If data is detected in the input signal, the L1/L2 values are highlighted. The right side shows playback values detected on the tape.
Note
The ACTIVE LINE setting displayed on page 2 can be made in the SYSTEM screen. The phase settings displayed on pages 3 to 5 and the settings relating to META DATA recording displayed on page 6 can be made in the PHASE SET/META DATA menu under the ALT+OTHERS CHECK menu in the MAINTENANCE menu.
For details, refer to the Installation Manual.
b REF SYNC (reference signal) indicators
These indicate the signal selected as the reference signal. If there is no reference signal input to the selected connector, the STOP button flashes. EXT SD: Lights when “extern SD” is selected by the VTR
SETUP menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select”.
EXT HD: Lights when “extern HD” is selected by the
VTR SETUP menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select”.
INPUT VIDEO: Lights when “INPUT” is selected by the
VTR SETUP menu item 005 “SERVO/AV REFERENCE select”.
c PREREAD indicator
Lights up during preread mode.
For more information about PREREAD, see “6-2-2 Animation Editing” on page 127.
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d SERVO indicator
Lights up when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked.
e REC INHIBIT indicator
Only when this indicator is not lit, you can make settings for assemble/insert editing mode, and carry out recording and playback operations. The status of this indicator depends on the setting of the [F2] (REC INH) button in the HOME menu and the state of the record-protect plug on the cassette.
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Setting of the [F2] (REC INH) button in the HOME menu
State of the record­protect plug on the cassette
all Recording disabled
REC INHIBIT indicator
Lit/flashing
Recording allowed Lit
crash REC, video/ CTL, audio/CTL
off Recording disabled
a) Toggling between lit/flashing settings is possible using the VTR SETUP
menu item 104 “REC INHIBIT LAMP FLASHING”.
Recording disabled
Lit/flashing
Recording allowed Unlit
Lit/flashing
Recording allowed
Unlit
5 Search control section
1 SHUTTLE button
2 JOG button
3 VAR button
V
G
A
O
J
E
L
T
T
U
H
S
E
S
R
E
V
E
R
a SHUTTLE button
Press to enter shuttle mode. In this mode, the button lights and playback at the speed corresponding to the angle of rotation of the search dial is possible. The playback speed range depends on the frame frequency of the unit. In this mode, the search dial clicks at the positions for 0 (still picture) and ±10 times normal playback speed (HDCAM/ Digital Betacam) or ±8 times normal playback speed (HDCAM-SR).
R
F
O
R
W
A
R
D
4 Search dial
Frame frequency
Playback speed
23.98/24 Hz Ranging from ±50
25 Hz Ranging from ±48
29.97/30 Hz Ranging from ±40
b JOG button
Press to select jog mode. In this mode, the button lights up and playback is possible at –1 to +1 times normal speed, ±2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR), or ±3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam) (determined by the setting in the VTR SETUP menu item 107 “JOG DIAL RESPONSE”). In this mode, the search dial does not click.
a)
c VAR (variable) button
Press to select variable speed playback mode for noiseless
a)
playback in the range from –1 to +2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR) or –1 to +3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam). Playback exceeding this speed range is
a)
a)
not possible. The search dial clicks at the positions for still­picture and normal playback speed.
d Search dial
Rotate to search for edit points. Rotate the dial clockwise for forward playback (the B indicator lights up) or counterclockwise for reverse playback (the b indicator lights up). The x indicator lights up while the VTR is in stop mode. Shuttle mode: The playback speed corresponds to the
angle of rotation of the search dial. The playback speed range depends on the frame frequency of the unit. (See item 1 SHUTTLE button.) The dial clicks at the positions for 0 (still picture) and ±10 times normal playback speed (HDCAM/Digital Betacam) or ±8 times normal playback speed (HDCAM-SR).
Jog mode: The playback speed corresponds to the
rotational speed of the dial (–1 to +1 times normal speed, ±2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM­SR), or ±3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam)) depending on the setting of the VTR SETUP menu item 107 “JOG DIAL RESPONSE”). The dial does not click.
Variable speed playback mode: Noiseless playback is
possible in the range from –1 to +2 times normal speed (HDCAM/HDCAM-SR) or –1 to +3 times normal speed (Digital Betacam). The speed settings can be changed using the menu. The dial clicks at the positions for still-picture and normal playback speed.
Capstan override mode: Rotating the dial while holding
down the PLAY button changes the playback speed by up to ±15%.
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2-1-3 System Set-Up Panel

Lift the lower control panel up to its horizontal position to access the system set-up panel.
CONTROL PANEL connector
CONTROL PANEL
Card slot eject button
Memory stick eject button
Memory stick receptacle
PCM CIA card slot
Harness restraint
For details of opening and closing the control panel, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
For details, see “3-4 Using a Memory Stick” on page 35.
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2-2 Connector Panel

1 ANALOG I/O section (see page 25)
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
3 Remote input/output section
(see page 28)
2 DIGITAL I/O section (see page 27)
4 Power supply
(see page 28)
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1 ANALOG I/O (input/output) section
CH1
MONITOR OUTPUT
R L IN OUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
CH2 CH3 CH4
ANALOG I/O
OFF ON
TIME CODE
REF. INPUT
2 (OPTION)
1
OFF ON
75 75
1 MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connectors
2 AUDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors
3 REF. INPUT 1 connectors and 75 termination switch
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4 REF. INPUT 2 connectors and 75Ω termination switch
600
OFF ON
IN
CUE
OUT
HD REF. OUT SD OUT
SYNC
1
COMPOSITE (MONITOR)
2
a MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connectors
(XLR-3-31, male)
These output the audio signals for monitoring L and R channels. To select the signals to output, use the MONITOR R and MONITOR L buttons on the lower control panel.
For details, see “5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals” on page 103.
b AUDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors
(XLR-3-31, male)
These output up to four analog audio signal lines (channels 1 to 4).
c REF. INPUT 1 connectors (BNC) and 75
termination switch
Input a reference video signal of the selected field frequency. Select HD or SD with the VTR SETUP menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select”. When HD is selected, input a tri-level SYNC signal. When SD is selected, input a video signal with chroma burst (VBS) or a monochrome video signal (VS). A loop-through connection is possible. Set the 75 termination switch to OFF if you are using a loop-through connection and set it to ON if you are not using a loop­through connection.
5 SD OUT SYNC connector
6 SD OUT COMPOSITE (MONITOR) connector
7 HD REF. OUT connectors 8 TIME CODE OUT connector
9 TIME CODE IN connector
0 CUE OUT connector
qa CUE IN connector (SRW-5500 only)
d REF. INPUT 2 connectors (BNC) and 75
termination switch
Input a reference video signal of the field frequency selected for the format converter output. Select HD or SD with the VTR SETUP menu item A08 “FC REFERENCE select”. When HD is selected, input a tri-level SYNC signal for external synchronization. When SD is selected, input a video signal with chroma burst (VBS) or a monochrome video signal (VS). A loop-through connection is possible. Set the 75 termination switch to OFF if you are using a loop-through connection and set it to ON if you are not using a loop-through connection.
e SD OUT SYNC connector (BNC)
This outputs an NTSC or PAL signal for external synchronization.
Note
The output phase is the same as that of the composite signal output from the SD OUT COMPOSITE (MONITOR) connector. Because the output phase changes with the operation mode of the VTR, use this for synchronization with the video monitor.
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f SD OUT COMPOSITE (MONITOR) connector
(BNC)
Outputs an analog composite signal for a video monitor. When the ALT/[F6] (CHARA SUPER) setting in the TC menu is on, character signals such as time codes are superimposed on the output.
g HD REF. OUT connectors (BNC)
Output an HD tri-level sync signal during tape playback.
h TIME CODE OUT connector (XLR 3-31, male)
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Outputs the following time codes according to the VTR operation mode.
In playback mode: Playback time code In recording mode: Time code generated by the internal
time code generator, or time code input to the TIME CODE IN connector.
To select the output signal, use the VTR SETUP menu item 613 “TC OUTPUT SIGNAL IN REGENE MODE.”
Setting Description
off tape In playback mode, playback time code signal
is output. In recording mode, TCG time code signal is output.
regene Only when the servo is locked in playback
through The time code signal from the TIME CODE IN
mode, playback time code signal is regenerated and output. In all other cases, output is the same as for the “off tape” setting.
connector is output as it is. (Used for cascade connections.)
(For more information about cascade connections, see “3-1-3 Cascade Connection” on page 31.)
i TIME CODE IN connector (XLR 3-32, female)
Accepts external time code for recording to tape. Connect to the time code output connector of the external equipment.
j CUE OUT (cue output) connector
(XLR 3-31, male)
Outputs cue track audio during HDCAM or Digital Betacam playback.
Note
There is no cue track on an HDCAM-SR tape, and therefore no output.
k CUE IN (cue input) connector (XLR 3-31, female)
(SRW-5500 only)
Enabled only during HDCAM format recording.
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2 DIGITAL I/O (input/output) section
1 HD SDI INPUT A/B connectors
DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU)
AUDIO
CH1/2 CH3/4 CH1/2 CH3/4
CH5/6 CH7/8 CH5/6 CH7/8
CH9/10 CH11/12 CH9/10 CH11/12
OUTPUT
AUDIO
DIGITAL I/O
HD SDI INPUT FC OUT BINPUT
INPUT MONITOR
B INPUT MONITOR
2 MONITOR
MONITOR
SD SDI OUT
1
2
A
B(OPTION)
HD SDI OUTPUT
1
A
B(OPTION)AB(OPTION)AB(OPTION)
FORMAT CONV. OUT (OPTION)
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1 2 MONITOR
a HD SDI (SDI video/audio) INPUT A/B connectors
(BNC)
These accept SDI video/audio signals.
Note
The INPUT MONITOR connectors are for use with an input monitor and does not follow the standards for output.
2 FC OUT B connectors
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3 HD SDI OUTPUT connectors
4 FORMAT CONV. OUT (OPTION) connectors
5 SD SDI OUT connectors
6 DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) OUTPUT connectors
7 DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) INPUT connectors
d FORMAT CONV. OUT (OPTION) connectors
(BNC)
These output two sets of format-converted video/audio signals. When the ALT/[F5] (PD CHARA) buttons are set to ON in the TC menu, the output has time data or other text superimposed on the signal.
b FC OUT B (FORMAT CONV. OUTPUT B
(OPTION)) connectors (BNC)
These are only effective when the optional HKSR-5001 format converter board is installed. When the output format is selected as 4:4:4, LINK B is output, and when the output format is selected as 4:2:2 it is not output.
c HD SDI (SDI video/audio) OUTPUT connectors
(BNC)
These output three sets of SDI video/audio signals. When the ALT/[F6] (CHARA SUPER) buttons are set to ON in the TC menu, time data or other text data is superimposed on the signal output from the MONITOR A connector.
Note
This is only valid when the optional HKSR-5001 format converter board is installed. When the output format is selected as 4:4:4, LINK A is output.
e SD SDI (1/2/monitor) OUT connectors (BNC)
These output three sets of video/audio signals. When the ALT/[F6] (CHARA SUPER) buttons are set to ON in the TC menu, time data or other text data is superimposed on the output from the MONITOR OUTPUT L/R connector.
f DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) OUTPUT connectors
(BNC)
These output digital signals in AES/EBU format for channels 1 to 12.
g DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) INPUT connectors
(BNC)
These accept digital signals in AES/EBU format for channels 1 to 12.
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3 Remote input/output section
1 RS232C connector
2 REMOTE1-IN(9P) connector
3 REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector 4 VIDEO CONTROL connector
5 REMOTE1-I/O(9P) connector
REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P)
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REMOTE 1-IN(9P) REMOTE 1-I/O(9P)
RS232C
VIDEO CONROL
g ETHERNET connector
Used for monitoring the VTR by SNMP, or for setting or changing VTR settings by HTTP.
CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port.
4 Power supply
AC IN
ETHERNET
7 ETHERNET connector
USB
6 USB connector
a RS232C connector (RS-232C serial interface)
(D-sub 9-pin)
This is used for manufacturing and services.
b REMOTE 1-IN(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin,
female)
Use this, with the supplied 9-pin remote control cable, to connect the unit to another SRW-5000/5500 unit or another HD VTR unit to carry out editing with a BVE­series editor BVE-900/910/2000/9000/9100.
c REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector (D-
sub 50-pin, female)
Inputs an external remote control signal.
For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual Volume 1.
d VIDEO CONTROL (Digital Video Processor
Control) connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)
Connects to the optional HKDV-900 HD Digital Video Controller to enable remote control of the internal digital video processor. Turn off the power before connecting the remote controller.
-AC IN connector
-AC IN connector
Connects to an AC outlet using an appropriate power cord.
e REMOTE 1-I/O(9P) connector (D-sub 9-pin,
female)
Use this, with the supplied 9-pin remote control cable, to connect the unit to another SRW-5000/5500 unit or another HD VTR unit to carry out editing with a BVE­series editor BVE-900/910/2000/9000/9100.
f USB connector
This is used for manufacturing and services.
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Setting Up the VTR
Chapter
3

3-1 Connecting External Equipment

3-1-1 Making HD Digital Connections

This example shows the connections when using an HDW­F500 as player and an SRW-5000/5500 as recorder, in
59.94i or 60i mode.
HDW-F500 (Player)
REMOTE (9P)
9-pin remote control cable
See “Specifications” in the Appendix (page 131) for recommended XLR/BNC and P/S converters.
AUDIO OUTPUT

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HD SDI OUTPUT
a) The figure shows the SRW-5500.
DIGITAL I/O INPUT
SRW-5000/5500 (Recorder)
REMOTE 1-I/O(9P)
HD SDI INPUT
HD SDI OUTPUT
a)
Video monitor (HD serial monitor)
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3-1-2 Making NTSC/PAL Digital Connections

This example shows how to connect two VTRs, an SRW­5000/5500 as the player and a DVW-500 D-1 Component Digital VTR as the recorder.
Input
SRW-5000/5500 (Player)
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SD OUT COMPOSITE (MONITOR)
BNC cable
Video monitor (NTSC/PAL monitor)
a)
REMOTE 1-IN(9P)
9-pin remote control cable
Output
SD SDI OUT
REMOTE 1-OUT
BNC cable
DIGITAL I/O SERIAL V/A INPUT
a) The figure shows the SRW-5500.
Note
For color frame editing using the SRW-5000/5500 as the player and an NTSC/PAL digital device as the recorder, set the VTR SETUP menu item 005 “SERVO/AV REFERENCE select” to “external” and set the menu item 006 “EXTERNAL REFERENCE select” to “extern SD”.
DVW-500 (Recorder)
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