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SONY
Video SkGteh Titler
XV-T33
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
3*752-636-22 (1)
991 by Sony Corporation
Si'udio
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The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record the seriaMiuiTiber in the space
provided below. Refer lo these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. XV-T33 Serial No.
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAU1ION TO B60UCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OH SACK)
NO USER-SERVICEAeLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage'
within the product's enclosure
A
that may be of sufficient
magnitude lo constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons'
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operalirtg arrd
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
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accompanying the appliace.
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s irtsfrucfions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been ty^je tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of
Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in
a residential installation. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will rrot occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
arid on, the user is encouraged to try lo correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch
circuits.
II necessary, the user should consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may fir>d the
following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful:
“How lo Identity arrd Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Probtems". This booklet is availabfe
from the U S. Government Printing Office,
Washington. DC 20402, Stock No. 004-00000345-4
of Contents
Precautions
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10 use mis mans
Overview
Identifying (he parts..
Connecting video equipment
oefore you begin.............
Trying out the lifler..
Working with the tiller
Starting the titter.
Ending the fitter
Adjusting the screen position
Using two screens
Creating a title
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When creating a title
Choosing fonts
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Choosing colors . ..
Painting a title......... ..........
^tting fhe background of the title
Copying titles and illuslrafions
Erasing titles and illustrations.
Adding the title onto the video picture
Using the rainbow color
Choosing a wipe pattern ....................
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Index
previous action
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«ties, aed «l„s„a,;„„s used „«h
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Owner's Record
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Precautions
On Safety -
On Installation
On Cleaning-
On the Pad -
u have any questions about this unit, contact your Sony dealer.
• Operate the unit on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used tor an
eiftended period of time Never pull the cord itself.
. wnen iigmntng occurs, unplug lire power corP from Ihe wall oollel
immediately ,
. Do not remove the cabinet as you may get an electric shock if you
touch inside Ihe cabinet.
. DO not spill any liquid inside Ihe cabinet. Oo not drop inflammable
or metallic material on the unit. Fire, efectnc shock, or malfunction
may result.
• Do i^ot place heavy material on the unit.
. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, urrplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• Do not install Ihe unit near a heat source such as a radiator or an
air duct, near a MVJ radio or tuner (noise may occur) or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, humidify, mechanical
vibration or shock.
• The unit IS designed lor operation in a horizontal position.
Never operate the unit in a vertical position.
Clean the cabinet with a dry soft doth, or a soft cloth light^ moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine, that may damage the finish,
• Use the supplied drawing pen with the pad.
• Do not torcefulfy strike the pad or press hard against >t with the pen.
. Do not scrape the pad fast as the drawn line may be broken.
• Do not forcefully press against Ihe pad with your hand as t e
position of the pen may slip.
How to Use This Manual
Introduction
Preparation
Quick start
Basic operations
Advanced operations —
Additional information ~
Using the Quick Reference Card
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To attach the cate, bend it
and insert both ends into the
slots.
This manual is intended for users of the XV-T33 Video Sketch
Titler. ft explains how to operate Ihe video sketch titler, including
a quick start section for new users.
This manual is divided into the tollowing sections.
Th« section ^scribes the overview, precautions, and iderttifies the
parts and functions of the video sketch titler.
This section describes the connection of video equipment and
skelcMill’er operating the video
This section lets you quickly get started using the video sketch titler
for the first time- The Quick Start section explains how to create and
superimpose a simple title. Read this section if you want to start
using the titler right away.
section describes the general operations of the video sketch
titter describes the advanced operatksns of the video sketch
This section provides specifications, troubleshooting lips, arte
supplemental infomiafion such as sample fonts and titles.
The Quick Refereno} Cart provides abbreviated irrstructions for
using Ihe video sketch tiller. Betote using the card, remove the seal
from It Ahach Ihe card to Ihe bottom gl the titler, and pull the card
out to refer to if whenever necessary.
4 Introduction
Introduction 5
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Using the video camera recorder is always
enjoyable when you travel or want to record a
special event. But when you later watch the
videotape you have recorded, do you feel
something is missing from the picture? The Video
Sketch Titler (the tiller) helps you make your
videotape more fun and memorable Oy creating
and adding titles onto your videotape.
The titler allows you to do the following
procedures easily with an on-screen menu:
• create a title using three types and two sizes
of font
• create a title by freehand writing and
drawing
• create a title and an illustration using sample
titles and illustrations
• scroll in and out a title in four different ways
• superimpose a title on the video picture
• create a title tor two screens simultaneously
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Identifying the Parts
Familiarize yourself with the parts of the titler
before you start the operations.
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Power ewltef)
Switch on to turn on the power.
[H CLEAR button
Press to dear the screen.
@] POWER Indicator
Lights up when the power goes on.
® S VIDEO Input Jack
Use this jack to connect to the S video outaut
jack of the player. ^
[H VIDEO Input jack
Use this jack to connect to the video output
jack of the player.
IS Pad
Use this pad to draw titles on using the
s<jPD(ied pen.
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21 Color select keys
Select the color of the title, ©chooses the
rainbow color (see -Rainbow Colors" on
(T) chooses transparent
(B Drawing keys
Select various ways to create a title. See
“Function of the Drawing Keys" on page 9 for
details.
® Pen holder
Lay the supplied pen on this holder.
dSs VIDEO output jack
Use this jack to connect to the S video input
jack of the recorder,
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Identifying the Parts
y VIDEO output tack
Use this jack to connect to the video input jack
of the recorder
0 SUPERIMPOSE button and Indicator
You can supenmpose titles on the video
picture when the indicator (ights up. Each time
you press this button, the indicator lights up
and goes out alternately.
What you sea on the screen
Indicator
The title on the video picture
The title only
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11 t PAGE 2 button and Indicators
The video sketch titler has two screens to
create and scroll titles with. These screens
are called PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. Select the
screen you want to work on. Each time you
press this button, the indicators of PAGE 1
and PAGE 2 light up alternately.
Indicator
PAGE 1 is on
PAGE 2 is on The title on page 2
>1 DRAW STANDBY button and Indicators
Select the mode for creating and scrolling the
titles.
Each 1in>e you press this button, the DRAW
and STANDBY indicators light up alternately.
DRAW is on
STANDBY i^n_
Indicator
You are working on
The title on page l
You are
Creating the title
Ready to scroll the title
H WIPE PATTERN buttons and indicators
Select how to scroll the title.
When you press the button, the indicator lights
up.
The following table shows the function of each
button.
Button
D DRAW/WIPE OUT button
Press when creating the title. Also, press to
make the title disappear.
[I Quick reference card
Use the card to conveniently refer to the use
of the titler.
[| DRAWAVIPE IN button
Press when creating a title. Also, press to
scroll in the title.
How the tftia acrotia
Appears and disappears instantly
D
Scrolls from the bottom upwards
IB
Scrolls from the top downwards
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Appears from the center and
scrolls outwards or disappears as
it goes from the title edge to the
center
Function of the Drawing Keys
The following table shows the function of the
drawing keys.
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Connecting Video Equipment
Conrtect the titlet to video equipment betöre you
start using the titler This section explains two
ways to connect video equipment, basic
connection and connection using the S vtdeo
jacKs.
Video Equipment Used with the Titler
When using the titler, you need the following video
equipment for connection:
• a TV or a monitor for creating titles and viewing
the video picture
• a VCR or a video camera recorder tor playing
the original videotapes (player)
• a VCR for recording the titles and original tapes
combined (recorder)
Basic Connection
The following illustration shows the connection of
the titler with the video equipment.
Note on Connection
Be sure to turn off the power of the titler and video
equipment before connection.
About the ptayer and the recorder
• Connect the red ptug to the audio right jack (red)
and the while plug to the audio left jack (white).
• Connect the yellow plug to the video jack
(yellow).
• When the player or the recorder is a monaural
type, use a monaural A/V connecting cable such
as VMC-910MS/920MS (phono plug X 2 - phono
plug X 3) (not supplied).
• When both the player and the recorder have the
S video jacks, we recommend you to use the S
video jacks with optional cables such as YC15V/30V/15EV/30EV.
Connection Using the S Video Jacks
The loKowing illustration shows the connection
of the titler with video equipment that has Ihe S
video jacks.
When using the S video lacks
When you use either the video input jack or the S
video input jack to input the signal from the player,
the signal Is output from both the video output jack
and the S video output jack. But to get a clearer
picture from the player, we recommend you to use
the S video jacks of fh© player and the recorder
when usif>g the S video jacks of the titler, or use
the video jacks of the player and the recorder
when using the video jacks of the titler.
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Before You Begin
Before using the titier. check the connections and
prepare the player and the recorder as foiiows:
Connection
Check that the player and the recorder are
connected to the litier. if not, refer to page tO.
Player
• insert the onginaliy recorded tape.
• Wherr the player has an input/outpuf selector for
the audio/video jacks, set it to ON (or output).
• Set the power switch to VTR (PLAYER) (or ON).
Recorder
• Insert a tape (or recordirtg. Check that the
safety tab is not in the preventive position.
• Set the input selector to LINE IN.
• Make the necessary settings lot recording such
as recording mode, recording level, etc. See the
operating instructions of the recorder for details.
Trying Out the Titler
To demonstrate the titler's most basic operations,
this section shows how to create a simple title and
add the title to a video picture. It is helpful tor
begtrmers who want to start using the tiller tight
away. For details about the basic operations
demonstrated in this section, see "Basic
Operations' on page 20. More advanced
operations are detailed in “Advanced Operations'
on page 31.
The Procedure for Making a Video Picture with a Title
The procedure for making a video picture with a
title is as follows:
Record a videotape with your video camera
recorder (or other VCR).
Create a title for the video picture you have
prepared using the titler.
Add the title you have created onto the tape,
and record the tape with the title onto a new
tape or a tape you are editing.
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Trying Out the Titler
Getting Started
The tttler provides a demonstration picture of
sample titles when you turn on the power. This
demonstration shows you what you can do with
the titler.
Turn on the power of the video equipment.
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^ Turn on the power of
, the titler.
The demonstration appears on
the screen.
^ When you finish
} looking at the
demonstration or want
to exit from it, touch the
pad with the drawing
pen.
The demonstration stops.
Now, you can start creating
your own titles.
To stop using the titler
Turn off the power of the titler.
Note
Once you turn off the power, the title you have
created is lost.
Creating a Title
Create a title using the letters of the alphabet.
For example, create the word “CHAMPIONS" ii
the center of the screen as shown below.
Press (a^ with the
pen.
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The alphabet menu appears oi
the screen.
I Press the pad with the
I pen to display the icon
on the screen.
Before you begin
We use the following words in this manual:
choose: Move the icon on the monitor by moving the pen on the pad. then
move: Move the icon ort fhe monitor by moving the pen on the pad.
DRAW: The DRAW/WIPE IN button and the DRAW/WIPE OUT button are
press either DRAW/WIPE IN or DRAWAVIPE OUT while the
icon is touching the item you want to choose.
catted "DRAW"
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Trying Out the Titler
Choose (p^ when you
' finish selecting the
letters.
A select Wx indicating the
bounds of the selected letters
apwears on the screen.
f Move the select box to the
position where you want to
add the letters on the video
picture, then press DRAW
while the box is holding the
position.
The letters you have selected
appear on the screen inside the
select box.
To change the position of the title
Move the select box to the new
desired position, then press DRAW.
Press 0^ with the
pen.
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The select box disappears from
the screen.
Now you are ready to add the
title onto the video picture
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Trying Out the Tltler
Adding the Title onto the Video Picture
Add the l/tle you have created onto the video picture.
For example, add the title by scrolling (moving it) in
from the bottom of the screen to the center, then
make the wte disappear (wipe out) by scrolling
upwards oH the screen.
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Locate the start ot the
I scene you want to
make the title appear,
and set the player to
playback pause mode
and the recorder to
recording pause mode.
Start playback and
' recording, then press
DRAW/WIPE IN.
The title scrolls in from the
bottom to the center.
Press DRAW/WIPE
OUT when the
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playback picture
comes to the scene
you want the title to
disappear from.
Stop the recorder and the player when you finish editing the tape.
You have tinished using the titter to create and
add a title Now you can create any title you
like and add tl onto your videotape If you want
to know more about the use of the titler, go to
the next section.
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Working with the Titler
You can learn (he basic use ol the titler in the section "Trying Out the
Titler"
In this section, you find how to start and end the titler and how to use
the screens.
Starting the Titler
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Turn on the power of the video equipment.
2 Turn on the power of the titler.
3 Press the pad with the pen to stop the demonstration
Note»
• Wtien pressing buttons or treys on the tiller, you cen hear a small
signal from the tiller To make the titler silent, turn on the power
while pressing either DR A W/WIPE IN or ORA W/WIPE OUT.
• When the power of the titler is off. nothing appears on the screen
even though the power of the player is on. To see the picture from
the piayer, turn on the titler and press the pad with the pen.
Ending the Titler
Turn off the power of the titler
The titles you have created are lost once you turn off the power.
Adjusting the Screen Position
Press either DRAW/WIPE IN or DRAW/WIPE OUT and one of the
following WIPE PATTERN buttons simuttaneously.
To adtust the »creen poettton
to left
to right
10 up
to down
Note
You cannot create a title in the upper and lower margins of
the screen.
You can use two screens simultar'eously to create lilies.
To change the screen
Press 1 PAGE 2.
1 PAGE 2
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Each time you press 1 PAGE 2, the screerr changes alternately.
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Creating a Title
You can learn the basics of title creation in the section “Trying Out the
Tiller."
In this section, you find how to choose fonts, sample titles and
illustrations, how to draw titles, how to paint titles in a color of your
choice, how to set the background colors, and how to copy titles and
illustrations.
When Creating a Title
When creatirtg a title, make sure the DRAW (left) indicator of DRAW
STANDBY is lit.
To light up DRAW
Press DRAW STANDBY.
DRAW STANDBY
Press the pad with the pen when watching the demonstration.
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Choosing Fonts
You can choose Irom three types and two sizes of font as well as
insert the Spanish accent fsce page ST tot stetate). '/<hen choosing
fonts, you can also choose colors.
1 pressCabc) with the pen.
O Move the icon to (FOf^), then press DRAW while the icon is
^ touchinQ(FONf), to change the type ot font.
To change the type ot font again
Repeat Step 2
Q Move the icon todizD, then press DRAW while the icon is
^ touching , to change the size of the font
To change the size of font again
Repeat Step 3.
^ Press one of the color select keys with the pen to select the color
of the font.
C Move the icon to one ot the letter of the menu one by one. then
press DRAW while the icon is touching the letter to select the
letters.
To Insert an accent mark
Select a letter, then select the accent mark tor the letter.
The accent mark automatically comes with the letter
Accent marks conform to Spanish usage only.
You can choose a, 6. i, 6, u, u, N, and h lor the accent mark.
To correct a letter
Move the icon to 9, then press DRAW while the icon is
touching 0).
The very last letter on the bottom ot the screen disappears. Select
a correct letter as in Step 5
To make a space between the lettere
Move the icon to 9 • then press DRAW while the icon is
touching 9'
A Move the icon • "“i®" press DRAW white the icon is
louching(p©when you finish selecting the letters.
7 Move the select box to the position where you want to add the
letters onto the video picture, then press DRAW while the box is
holding the position.
To change the position of the title
Repeal step 7.
3 Press with the pen.
Note on an accent mark
An accent mark on the last letter of the line may not be inserted after
you have chosen the letters lor the whole line on the screen.
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Choosing Sample Titles and Illustrations
The iit)er contains samp/e titles and illustrations You can choose
from 41 diHereni Kinds of sarr>ple titles and illustrations (see page 37
for details).
^ Press (MEJ^ with the pen.
2 Move the icon to the title or illustration, then press DRAW while
the icon is touching the title or illustration.
2 Move the select box to the position where you want to add the title
or illustrations onto the video picture, then press DRAW while the
box IS holding the position.
To change the роаШоп o( the t№e or ilhjstralion
Repeat step 3.
4 Press with the pen.
Drawing a Title
You can choose curved lines, straight tines, or tigures to draw a title
freehand. When choosing lines or figures, you can also choose
colors. To draw a letter, use curved lines.
To draw a curved line
^ press one of the following drawing keys with the pen.
To draw
a thin curve
a thick curve
an outlined curve
O Press one of the color select keys with the pen to select (he color
o( the curve
3 Draw a title by moving the icon while pressing DRAW
Notes on an outlined curve
» An outlined curve is automatically cut when if is too long.
• The colors of the outline are as follows:
Cotor of curve
Black, transparent
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Others
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Color of outline
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Black
Preae
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mite
To draw a straight Una
Press one of the following drawing keys with the pen.
an outlined line
an wooden line
O Press one of the color select keys with the pen to select (he color
of the line.
3 Draw a title by moving the icon while pressing DRAW.
Note on an outlined line
The colors of the outline are as follows.
Color of outlined line
Black, transparent
Others
To draw a figure
"I Press one of the followirtg drawing keys with the pen.
Touae
a square
a circle
a caption
a wooden board
o Press one ol the color select keys with the pen to select the color
" of the figure
3 Draw a line diagonally by moving The icon while pressing DRAW.
To drew Draw
a square, wooden board a diagonal line
a circle
a caption the diagonal line of a square
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Color of outline
White
Black
Presa
©
©
©
the diagonal lir>e of a square
where a circle is to be Inscribed
where a caphon is ve he inschbed
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Note on drawing a caption
The direction of the caption changes as you change the direction of
the diagonal.
Note on an outline of a figure
The colors of the outline are as follows.
Color of figura
Black, transparent
Others
___________
Color of outline ]
Black j
White !
Choosing Coiors
When choosing fonts or drawing titles (reeharvl, you can choose the
color you want using the color select key.
(T~) chooses transparent. ^ chooses the rainbow color (see also
page 31 and 36 for details).
To choose color
After pressing the drawing key with the pen, press one of the color
select keys with the pen.
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Painting a Title
You can paint a title in any color you want using the color select keys.
^ Press with the pen.
2 Press one of the color select keys with the pen.
O Move the icon to the outtined portion where you want to paint,
'' then press DRAW while the icon is touching the portion with its
To change the color
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Setting the Background of the Title
You can choose a background color for the title You can also s<
the video picture as the background for the title.
To choose the background color
1 Press SUPERIMPOSE to turn oft the indicator.
O Simultaneously press SUPERIMPOSE and one of the color
^ select keys with the pen to select the background color.
To set the video picture es the background
Choose (X) when choosing the background color.
To remove the video picture from the background
Press SUPERIMPOSE to turn oft the indicator.
To ^enga the background color to the video picture
1 Press SUPERIMPOSE to turn off the Indicator
2 Simultaneously press SUPERIMPOSE and T ' with
the pen.
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To get the appropriate background
To be sure to get the background you have set, set SUPERIMPOSE
and DRAW STANDBY as lollows:
To get
video picture
background
light gray
background color to transparent.
the color set
for the background
(not transparent)
Notes
• SUPERIMPOSE comes on and the background color is set to
transparent when you turn on the tiller.
• When the title appears on the screen or disappears from the
screen, the background is set to the color of the present screen.
• When you select a different color for both screens, you can
change the background color immediately after making the tiUe
appear on or disappear from the screen.
Set
SUPERIMPOSE to on and the
color to transparent.
SUPERIMPOSE toott and the
SUPERIMPOSE to oH. Or, set SUPERIMPOSE to on and DRAW STANDBY to
STANDBY.
Copying Titles and Illustration
You can copy titles af>d illustrations on the same screen or to the
other screen.
^ Press (coPyDwilh the pen.
2 Draw a line diagonally while pressing DRAW to enclose the
title that you want to copy in a select box.
Q Move the select box to the position where you want to copy
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the title, then press DRAW while the box is holding the
position.
To copy the title to ttie other screen
1 Press t PAGE 2.
2 Repeat step 3.
To repeal coping the seme title
Repeal step 3.
Press with the pen
Erasing Titles and Illustrations
You can erase titles and illustrations like using an eraser or erase the
whole screen at once.
^ Press (ERASE)with the pen.
2 Move the icon over what you want to erase while pressing DRAW.
To erase a small portion
1 Press @ (a thin line) or @ (a thick line), then (T) (trans
parent color) with the pen.
2 Move the icon over what you want to erase while pressing DRAW.
To erase the whole screen
Press CLEAR.
Undoing the Previous Action
When you make a mistake while creatirtg a title, you can undo the
mistake. This is only good for the previous action.
To undo the previous action
Pfess(uNDO)with the pen.
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Adding the Title onto the Video Picture
You can add the title onto the video picture after you have created it.
When adding the title onto the video picture, you can choose from
four different ways to make the title appear and disappear
H Press 1 PAGE 2 to select the screen that has a title you want
* to add onto the video picture.
2 Press SUPERIMPOSE to turn on the indicator.
3 Press DRAW STANDBY to turn on STANDBY (right).
A Press one of the following WIPE PATTERN buttons to select how
^ the title appears or scrolls m.
To make the tKle
appear instantly
scroll in from the bottom
and scroll upwards
scroll in from the top
and scroll downwards
appear from the center to
outwards
C Locate the start of the scerte where you want to add the title, and
set the player to playback pause mode and the recorder to
recording pause mode.
e Start playback and recording when the tape comes to the scene
where you want to make the title appear, then press DRAW/WIPE
Ptess orte of the WIPE PATTERN buttons to select how the title
disappears from the screen
To make the tWe Press
disappear instantty
scroll out upwards
scroll out downwards
disappear from the title edge
to the center
Q Press ORAW/WIPE OUT when the playback picture comes to the
® scene where you want to make the title disappear.
0 Stop the player and the recorder when you finish editing the tape.
To repeat scrolling the title when Bi or m is selected
Keep DRAWAiVIPE IN pressed tn step 6.
Press
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Using the Rainbow Color
The rainbow color has twenty colors See “Rainbow Colors" on page
36 for details. You can only select a single rainbow color (or ail the
titles on the same screen or on the other screen.
To use the rainbow color
Press @ with the pen when choosing the color.
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®
Each time you press ^, the color changes
To choose the previous color
Simultaneously press @ and either DRAW/WIPE IN or DRAW/
WIPE OUT.
Creating a Title Using the Rainbow Color
Here are some of the effective ways to create titles using the rainbow
color.
Choosing fonts
Refer to "Choosing Fonts" on page 23. You can choose from three
types of the rainbow color. Select the type by moving the icon to one
of three A's on the right side of the menu, then press DRAW while the
icon is touching the A.
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Drawing a figure
Refer to “To draw a figure" on page 25 and draw concentric squares
or circles inwards. The rainbow color circulates inside the figure.
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Advanced Operations 31
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Using the Rainbow Color
Drawing a frame
Refer to ^To draw a figure" on page 25 and draw two concentric
squares. Use a rainbow color tor the outer square and the Iranspar- 2
ent color lor the inr^r square. The rainbow color circulates inside the
Drawing a streaming line
Refer to To draw a curved line’’ on page 24 or ‘To draw a straight
line" on page 25 and draw a line freehand. The rainbow color flows ii
the direction of the line.
Drawing dots
Refer to To draw a curved line" on page 24 and draw dots. The dots
specWe the rainbow color.
Choosing a Wipe Pattern
To help you choose a wipe pattern, you cari periorm each wipe
■( 2 pattern on titles automatically. The titles are wiped in and out in a»
the available ways for both screens.
^ Press DRAW STANDBY to turn on STANDBY (right).
^ Press all the WIPE PATTERN buttorrs and DRAW/WIPE IN
“ simultaneously.
To stop the title scroll
Press the pad with the pen.
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Advanced Operations 33
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Specifications
Phono jack (1)
Input signal: IVp-p, 75ohms
unbalanced, sync negative
4-pin mini DIN connector (t )
Luminance signal: t Vp-p, 76 obms
unbalanced, sync negalrve
Chrominance signal; 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
unbalanced
Video outpuf
S video output
Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Operating Pumidity
Dimensions
Weight
Supplied accessories
D,s,gn and sppci.ca.ioos aoblacl .0 cPaoga — oo.lco
Phono jack(t)
Output signal 1 Vp-p. 75 ohms
unbalanced, sync negative
4.pm mini DIN connector (1)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p. 75 ohms
unbalanced, sync negative
Chrominance signât 0 286 Vp-p. 75 ohms
unbalanced
120 V AC, 60 Hz
low
0"Cto40"C (32'’FtO 104‘ F)
20 % to 80 %
Appro,. 360 X 73 «257 mm (»«ai
(14 1/4 X 2 7/8 X 10 1/8rnches)
ApproK, 1.7 kg (3lb12oz)
Video connecting cable (2)
Drawing peri (t 1
Quick Reference Card (1)
Operating Instructions {^ )
Troubleshooting
TrouMe
The power does not turn on.
The demonsfration picture does
not appear on the screen
though the power is on.
The title on the screen is not
clear.
The title on the screen is not
visible.
The video picture is not visible.
A title canrwt be superimposed
on the video picture.
The color of the title does not
appear properly.
Refer to the following table if you have problems with your titler. If
problems continue, consult your nearest Sony dealer
CauMÌSolutlon
The power cord is not conrrected to the AC outlet.
• The titter and the video equipment are not connected correctly.
Refer to “Connecting Video Equipment" on page 10
• The input selector on the recorder is not set to LINE IN.
• The input selector on the TV (or the monitor) is nof set correctly.
When you set the player to play pause mode or special playback
mode, the btfe on the screen may be distorted.
Vou cannot create a title in the upper and lower margins o1 the screen.
This is nota malfuriction.
• The background of the title is not set correctly. Refer to “Setting the
Background of the Title" on page 27,
• The player is not playing the tape.
• The titler and the video equipment are not connected correctly
Rater to “Connecting Video EquIpmenT on page 10
The background of the title is nof set correctly. Refer to "Setting the
Background of the Title" on page 27
• A black-and-white video camera is being used for the player Do
not use a black-and-white video camera.
• If you are using a TV for the input video picture, the TV has not
been tuned in accurately.
34 Additional Information
Additional Information 35
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Colors, Titles, and Illustrations Used with the Titler
This section shows what colors you can choose as the rainbow color,
which tonts, titles, and illustrations you can choose to create titles and
illustrations.
To choose the previous color
Sirrujltaneously press ^ and
either DRAW/WIPE IN or DRAW/
WIPE OUT.
36 Additional Information
A>W«mnal Inromalion 3/
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accent mark
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advanced operations ...................................5,31-33
background
color.............
setting the ..
buttons
CLEAR....................................
DRAW STANDBY...................
DRAW/WIPE IN
DRAW/WIPE OUT
1 PAGE 2
..............
SUPERIMPOSE
WIPE PATTERN....................
caption
........................................
checkered curved ime
circle...........................
CLEAR button
..........................
color select key
.........................
colors
background............................
choosing . 26
rainbow ...
transparent
...........................
connection
using the S video jacks .
COPY
........................................
curved line
checkered...........................
outlined.
................................
thick
......... ............................
thin............
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demonstration............................
dots...........................................
DRAW........................................
OR4W STANDBY button and indicator ....8,18, 22,30
DRAWAA/IPE IN button
DRAW/WIPE OUT button
drawirrg key ..............................
function of the
drawing pen...............................
ERASE
.....................
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7,29
...................8,18, 30
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8, 19, 30
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8, 19. 30
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8, 21. 30
.......8, 18, 27, 28, 30
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8, 18, 21, 30, 33
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9, 25, 26
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31,36
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26-28
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8, 15,22
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8, 15, 19, 30
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8, 15, 19, 30
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9, 24
9,25
7, 29
7,26
9, 28
9, 24
9, 24
9, 24
9, 24
14
23
27
9
7
fonts, choosing.........................
trame.........................
function of the drawing key..
indicator, POWER ..
jack
S video input ....
S video output..
video input
........
video output
.......
key
color select..
drawing
.........
cun/ed
.........
straight
........
streaming ..
MENU...
move ....
operations
advanced ..
basic
.............
outline
curved line...
straight line..
pad...........................
pen...........................
pen holder................
player
.......................
POWER indicator..
power switch
............
preparation
.............
.7, 10,11
.7, 10, 11
7, 10
8,10
...9, 24
...9, 25
...5, 31-33
...5. 20-30
..9, 24
..9, 25
...7, 14,20
...5, 10-12
Sir-«-
Color
'^Singthe ............................................................. 36
'■ecorder......... 3,
'^Putyack....
oi^tpufjack ............................................. -7, 10, 11
Choosing... ................................
scroll
.............
scjuare
Standby....
straight line ..................................... 18, 30
streaming line .. ............................................
Sr®"'’*"™
thin curved line ....................................................
"‘'® .......................................................................
adding the
background of the .......................................... 18, 30
creating a
drawinga
painting a ......................................................... 24
litter
............ .........................................................
ending the
starting (he
trying out the .......................................................20
working With the .........................................13-19
"lies ana ...............................................................
copying
........
«rasing
.......
video equipment
used with (he (itier
connecting
.........
video input jack
video output jack
video sketch titter ,.
...............................................
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...........
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..........................................................
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..................... >8. 27. 28.30
..............
..........
27,28
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.......................................................... 28
>7, 22-29
10, 11
•7, 10
• 8, 10
...
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18, 30, 33
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...
24
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5, 13-19
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“"Pa pattern, choosi™.
vrooden board 33
vroodenline
12
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'»■ 21, 30, 33
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25
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