Sony 85P, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 1996 by Sony Corporation 3 858 309 14 1 Digital Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference DSR 85 85P ...

Page 2: ...imits 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 c...

Page 3: ...isplaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications 31 Using the Internal Time Code Generator 33 Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes 34 Rerecording the Time Code TC Insert Function 35 High Speed and Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points 37 Search Operations via External Equipment 37 Search Operations on This Unit 37 Dubbing Signals in QSDI Format QSDI Dubbing...

Page 4: ...ems 53 Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Defaults 54 Displaying Supplementary Status Information 55 Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System 57 Connections for a Cut Editing System 58 Connections for an A B Roll Editing System 59 Connections for QSDI Dubbing 64 Connections for Analog Recording 65 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases 66 Maintenance 69 Condensation 69 Regular C...

Page 5: ...erb picture quality Because the recording is digital multi generation dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality Wide track pitch The recording track pitch is 15 µm fully 50 percent wider than the DV format s 10 µm track pitch Thanks to this feature the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of professional editing High quality PCM digit...

Page 6: ...a preliminary editing session For more information about the ClipLink function refer to the ClipLink Guide also supplied with this unit Internal time code generator reader The unit contains a time code generator reader which can generate and read longitudinal time code LTC in the SMPTE format DSR 85 or EBU format DSR 85P to ensure frame accurate editing When the unit is equipped with an optional D...

Page 7: ...composite video signals Easy maintenance functions Self diagnostic alarm function This function automatically detects setup and connection errors operation faults and other problems It also displays a description of the problem its cause and the recommended response on the video monitor screen or time counter display Digital hours meter The unit s digital hours meter functions include four kinds o...

Page 8: ...ssette compartment Accepts standard size or mini size DVCAM digital videocassettes When using a mini size cassette insert it into the middle of the compartment For details of usable cassettes see page 22 2 REMOTE LOCAL switch Selects whether the unit is operated from its front panel or from external remote equipment REMOTE The unit is operated from an editing controller connected to the REMOTE con...

Page 9: ...2 kHz recording 1 Audio level meter 2 AUDIO MODE display 3 INPUT MODE display 4 INPUT SELECT buttons 5 AUDIO REC SELECT button 6 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs 1 Audio level meter Indicates the recording level during recording or EE mode1 and the playback level during playback When the audio level exceeds 0 dB the OVER indicator lights The short bars to the left of some level indication bars indi...

Page 10: ...ns for audio channel 1 when in 2 channel mode or channels 1 and 2 when in 4 channel mode analog AES EBU and SDI When you select one of these options the corresponding AUDIO indicator in the INPUT MODE display lights up AUDIO CH 2 CH 3 4 button Each press of this button cycles through three audio signal selection options for audio channel 2 when in 2 channel mode or channels 3 and 4 when in 4 chann...

Page 11: ...assette memory indicator Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip cassette memory is loaded 1 COUNTER SELECT button Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time counter display Each press of this button cycles through three indicator display options COUNTER CNT count value of the time counter TC time code and U BIT user bits Note If the REMOTE LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE the C...

Page 12: ...em is set to PB holding down the REW button provides a picture search function at 32 times normal speed in reverse direction 3 PLAY button When you press this button it lights and playback begins If you press this button during recording or editing the recording or editing operation is stopped and this unit enters playback mode 4 F FWD fast forward button When you press this button it lights and t...

Page 13: ...l Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal Use a cross point Phillips screwdriver to turn it 2 SC subcarrier PHASE control Turn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase of the composite video output signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal Use a cross point P...

Page 14: ... only monaural Channel 4 only monaural CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH 1 3 CH 2 4 MIX CH 1 3 CH 2 4 MIX CH 1 3 CH 2 4 MIX CH 1 3 CH 2 4 MIX CH 1 3 CH 2 4 MIX CH 1 3 CH 2 4 MIX 1 AC IN connector Connect to an AC power outlet using the supplied power cord 2 TBC time base corrector REMOTE connector 15 pin To remote control the built in time base corrector connect an optional TBC remote controller such...

Page 15: ...5P externally generated 4 TIME CODE OUT connector BNC type When the unit is in normal speed playback mode this connector outputs the time code read from the tape as an analog LTC signal When the unit is in any other mode the connector outputs no signal Note The TIME CODE IN connector and TIME CODE OUT connector can only be used when an optional DSBK 130 130P Time Code Input Output Board is install...

Page 16: ... audio and time code signals in the QSDI format 2 QSDI OUTPUT connector BNC type Outputs video audio and time code signals in the QSDI format when the unit is in playback mode but outputs no EE signals Note In search mode this connector outputs unprocessed audio signals If you are monitoring this audio signal on another device the sound may be different from the playback output of this unit 1 QSDI...

Page 17: ...I OUTPUT 1 SDI INPUT connector and active through output connector 2 SDI OUTPUT connectors 1 SDI Serial Digital Interface signal INPUT connector and active through output connector BNC type The left connector is for input of SDI format digital video and audio signals The right connector can be used as an active through output connector 2 SDI Serial Digital Interface signal OUTPUT connectors BNC ty...

Page 18: ...6 dBm 0 dBm 4 dBm switches Set these switches according to the levels of the signals input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 to CH 4 connectors 3 AUDIO IN CH 1 channel 1 to CH 4 connectors XLR 3 pin female Use these connectors to connect separate channels of audio input from a player VCR or other external audio equipment 4 AUDIO OUT CH 1 channel 1 to CH 4 connectors XLR 3 pin male Output channel 1 to channel 4...

Page 19: ...itch to REMOTE When not set the switch to LOCAL 1 Power on the video monitor then set the monitor s input switches according to the input signals from this unit 2 Set up the player to play back a tape For details refer to your player s operating instructions 3 Power on this unit by pressing on the 1 side of the POWER switch Chapter 2 Recording and Playback INPUT MODE display AUDIO MODE display Aud...

Page 20: ...INPUT MODE display Caution Once you have started recording you cannot change the input signal selection QSDI Video input signal input connector Corresponding INPUT SELECT button Lit indicator in INPUT MODE display VIDEO COMPOSITE in VIDEO group Separated Y C signal S VIDEO IN VIDEO S VIDEO in VIDEO group Composite signal VIDEO IN Component signal COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT in VIDEO group S...

Page 21: ... editing operations check the audio recording mode of the base tape beforehand The audio mode selecting operation is only possible when the unit is in EE mode Once you have started recording you cannot change the audio mode selection If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched you cannot perform an insert editing on that tape 7 Use the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs to adjust a...

Page 22: ...than DV cassettes whatever your purpose may be playback editing or long period storage of recordings Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV format recorder can be played back on this unit but cannot be used for editing operations such as the setting of edit points When you insert such a cassette into this unit the NOT EDITABLE indicator lights up on the front panel of the unit DVCAM cassettes T...

Page 23: ...f the tape Storing a cassette in any other condition not rewound out of its case etc may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time If the cassette memory connector contact point becomes dirty connection problems may occur and cause a loss of functions Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise rece...

Page 24: ...d to record color bars on at least the first 40 seconds of the tape When transferring digital signals from this unit to the ES 7 EditStation at quadruple speed there must be recording for approximately 40 seconds before the IN point 1 After checking the following items hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward then insert it into the recorder this unit as illustrated on the next p...

Page 25: ...oad the cassette Note Make sure that the unit s power is on when ejecting and loading cassettes 2 Press and hold the REC button and press the PLAY button This puts the unit into recording mode and the tape starts moving 3 Press the PLAY button on the player This starts the player s playback operation at which point this unit starts recording the input playback signals Cautions Once you have starte...

Page 26: ...en your current purpose is recording you can use the tape as it is When your current purpose is editing set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape For more details see Troubleshooting page 71 For this purpose Do this Stop recording Press the STOP button The unit enters stop mode and will automatically switch to standby off mode after 8 minutes Remove the cassette Press the EJE...

Page 27: ...will not record when you press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button Checking the tape for slack Using a paper clip or a similar object turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow If the reel does not move there is no slack Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment and after about 10 seconds take it out No double insertion of cassettes When you insert a cassette th...

Page 28: ...videocassette player For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Settings for Playback 1 Power on this unit by pressing on the 1 side of the POWER switch 2 Power on the video monitor and set the monitor s switches as shown below Playback 0 6 r p 1 2 Player DSR 85 85P Video monitor Switch Setting 75 Ω termination swi...

Page 29: ... following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Using this unit to play back a tape recorded on another device When playing back a tape on this unit that was recorded with a DV format VCR or some DSR series VCRs it is not possible to play back the first 10 seconds of the tape because of the different tape loading mechanism For any tape to be played back on this unit it is recommended to make...

Page 30: ...O EE SELECT menu item is set to PB Inhibit the unit from outputting text information time data operation mode indications etc to the video monitor Change the menu settings See CHARA DISPLAY page 43 in Chapter 4 Menu Settings Change the time period before the unit switches to standby off mode from stop mode Change the menu settings See TAPE PROTECTION page 46 in Chapter 4 Menu Settings Remove the c...

Page 31: ...n Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display on this unit To view time data and operation mode indications on the monitor screen Select the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item and set CHARA DISPLAY to ON factory default setting The time data and the indication of the unit s current operation mode are superimposed on the composite video signal that is being output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER ...

Page 32: ...r bit data if recording the user bit data is according to the most recent settings if playing back the user bit data is read from the tape 0 6 r p Time data type indicators COUNTER SELECT button Time counter display Indication Operation mode THREADING Tape is being threaded this indicator is displayed from the time a cassette is inserted until the tape has been threaded UNTHREADING Tape is being u...

Page 33: ...e current setting is shown on the monitor screen and in the time counter display on the unit s front panel The leftmost digit keeps flashing One of the following menu screens is displayed on the monitor depending on the setting made in Step 1 TC PRESET MODE TCG 00 00 00 00 UP DATA INCREMENT DOWN DATA DECREMENT LEFT LEFT SHIFT RIGHT RIGHT SHIFT RESET DATA CLEAR SET DATA SET TC PSET ABORT EXIT UB PR...

Page 34: ...ipped with an optional DSBK 130 130P Time Code Input Output Board the internal time code generator can be locked to synchronized with an external time code LTC that is input to the unit To synchronize the internal time code to external time code Input an external time code LTC signal to the unit s TIME CODE IN connector then set TC MODE under the TIME CODE menu item to EXT REGEN The internal time ...

Page 35: ...d To start time code recording at the current tape position first rewind the tape by the time needed to allow the unit to be servo locked before reaching the current tape position If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is recorded the ClipLink log data will be lost 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel Setup menu SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER 2 Press the button...

Page 36: ...me counter display Monitor screen Time counter display 5 Press the button The following message appears x4 mode TC INSERT TC INSERT AT 4 TIMES NORMAL SPEED X4 YES KEY X1 NO KEY ABORT MENU KEY 6 Press the SET YES button to perform time code recording at 4 times normal speed Press the RESET NO button to perform time code recording at normal speed The following message appears Set tape TC INSERT INSE...

Page 37: ... playback at speeds ranging from 0 to 1 5 normal in both directions Still Use this mode to view a still picture of any field Jog audio Use this mode to monitor the audio track at speeds ranging from 2 times to 1 30 normal in both directions Note When controlling this unit from external equipment be sure to set the REMOTE LOCAL switch on the unit s front panel as follows For a description of search...

Page 38: ... at 4 times normal speed is required before the recording start point It is recommended that you pre record color bars or a similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this unit To carry out QSDI dubbing this unit must be connected to the REMOTE and QSDI IN OUT connectors on the DSR 85 85P 80 80P 60 60P For details of the connections and switch settings see the section Con...

Page 39: ...ART YES KEY ABORT MENU KEY To cancel the dubbing operation Press the MENU button Monitor screen Monitor screen 8 Press the SET YES button The tape is automatically wound back to the beginning and dubbing starts Executing QSDI DUBBING A V TC CM EXECUTING TCR 00 00 00 00 UBR 00 00 00 00 ABORT MENU KEY To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress Press the STOP button When the dubbing is comp...

Page 40: ...cording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity If the following message appears in step 8 for an A V TC CM dubbing operation Copy CM QSDI DUBBING A V TC CM QSDI DUBBING IS ABORTED EXECUTE CM COPY COPY YES KEY NOT COPY NO KEY When carrying out A V TC CM dubbing if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 8 or if dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than the record...

Page 41: ...ired and the enhanced items which are less frequently used In the following figure the items shown in boldface are basic items and the other items are enhanced items The menu settings are saved in non volatile memory which means they are not erased when you power off the unit after executing the setting operation Menu organization Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION D...

Page 42: ...rily and allows you to perform a picture search at 32 times normal speed in forward or reverse direction STOP STOP Operations when in stop mode EE EE Output video and audio signals from other equipment PB PB The unit enters playback mode and outputs a still picture STANDBY OFF STBY OFF Operations when in standby off mode EE EE Output video and audio signals from other equipment PB PB The unit ente...

Page 43: ...ssign to channel 2 CH 3 CH 3 Assign to channel 3 CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 2 Assign to channel 1 and channel 2 A2 EDIT CH A2 Edit CH Determine which audio channel the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing controller such as the PVE 500 for A2 is assigned to CH 2 CH 2 Assign to channel 2 CH 3 CH 3 Assign to channel 3 CH 4 CH 4 Assign to channel 4 CH 3 CH 4 CH 3 4 Assign to channel 3 and channel 4 A MODE CHANG...

Page 44: ...tline Black characters with white outline Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and return to the level 1 of the setup menu SUB STATUS Sub status Select supplementary status information superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor page 53 OFF OFF Nothing of supplementary status information EDIT PRESET Edit Pre Indications of the editing mode settings made from ...

Page 45: ...ermine whether to use internal time code generated by the internal time code generator or external time code INT PRESET INT Use internal time code EXT REGEN EXT Use external time code Notes To be able to input an LTC signal from external equipment it is necessary to install the optional DSBK 130 130P Time Code Input Output Board in this unit When the selected input mode is QSDI the QSDI indicator ...

Page 46: ... seconds STANDBY OFF STANDBY Standby off mode TENSION RELEASE T RLSE The tape tension is released but the picture can still be seen on the monitor Note When the unit is in step forward or tension release mode the head drum is still rotating so the picture can be output and monitored That is it is still in standby on mode i e is on standby Therefore care should be taken over the setting if it is cr...

Page 47: ...input VARIABLE Variable Enable the control knobs BYPASS Bypass Disable the control knobs REC POINT MUTE REC pt mute Determine whether or not to mute audio at the joints of recordings OFF OFF Mute ON ON Do not mute REF LEVEL REF Level Select reference audio level Select the level from among the following three 12dB 12dB 18dB 18dB and 20dB 20dB Factory default setting 20 dB DSR 85 18 dB DSR 85P MENU...

Page 48: ...DE IN TIME CODE OUT Composite video or S video signal Audio signal Timecode signal VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode The timecode output signal is synchronized to the input video signal This mode is appropriate when the output from a single device is recorded on a number of VCRs The connections are loop through connections In this mode the same timecode is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n VIDEO IN VIDEO OU...

Page 49: ... In this mode the same timecode is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT TIME CODE OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT Composite video signal S video signal Analog component signal SDI signal Audio signal Timecode signal...

Page 50: ...age 35 QSDI DUBBING QSDI dub Selection of data for QSDI dubbing Description of setting For dubbing through the QSDI interface select data that the dubbing applies to A V A V Dub the audio and video A V TC A V TC Dub the audio video and time code A V TC CM A V TC CM Dub the audio video time code and cassette memory contents Note When A V is selected the time code recorded follows the setting of the...

Page 51: ...e or button to select the required item Example Display when DISPLAY CONTROL is selected Display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE MENU GRADE BASIC Menu control buttons Functions MENU button Opens the menu and launches menu control mode Closes the menu and exits menu control mode and buttons These buttons move the highlighted cursor up and down within the current level to s...

Page 52: ...Press the or button to change the setting of the item 33 SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL BRIGHTNESS 100 66 33 33 8 To change other settings press the button to return to the previous screen then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required 9 When you have completed the settings press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new ...

Page 53: ...tep 4 on page 52 Pressing the button returns to the previous higher menu level Character string at the right of a menu item See step 4 on page 52 Current setting of the menu item When shown with a colon the current setting is the same as the factory default When shown with a raised dot the current setting is different from the factory default See step 2 on this page An asterisk by a complete list ...

Page 54: ...en with the list of the setting displayed in the example if the setting has been changed it will be 66 or 33 press the RESET NO button to return the setting to its factory default of 100 To return all settings to their factory defaults 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel to display the menu selection 2 Press the button to display level 1 of the setup menu 3 Press the RESET NO button ...

Page 55: ...C Channel or signal selected for insert editing V Video A1234 Audio 1 2 3 4 TC Time code On screen indication Meaning DVCAM DC DVCAM format DV D DV format SP mode DV LP D DV format LP mode Example Recording format of the tape being played back Editing mode settings made on the editing controller Operating mode of the internal time code generator Displaying Supplementary Status Information When you...

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Page 57: ...near editing system in which this unit serves as the recorder For connections of the ES 7 and its peripheral devices such as the ESBK 7011 Control Panel the ESBK 7045 Disk Unit etc refer to your ES 7 Operating Instructions Note The example connections shown in this chapter assume that DSR 85 85P DSR 80 80P and DSR 60 60P units have DSBK 100 110 120 130 or DSBK 100P 110P 120P 130P option boards ins...

Page 58: ...Cable with RCA phono plugs not supplied 2 9 pin remote control cable one cable is supplied with the DSR 85 85P Settings on the DSR 85 85Ps recorder and player For details of the video audio input and audio mode settings for the recorder see Settings for Recording page 19 Note Jog audio monitoring is not possible with the recorder and its monitor For this purpose use the player and its monitor Abou...

Page 59: ...rly indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in this system The specific connections and DSR 85 85P settings for this system are described beginning on the next page a When using a DFS 500 500P DME Switcher the phase of the video signals processed by the DFS 500 500P is delayed which means that a delay unit must be connected between the MXP 290 Audio Mixer s output and the audio in...

Page 60: ... channel Speaker left channel Audio amplifier Cables with RCA phono plugs not supplied MXP 290 Audio Mixer DFS 500 500P DME Switcher REF VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch ON DSR 85 85P recorder REF VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch ON DSR 60 60P player 1 PVE 500 Editing Control Unit UVW 1600 1600P player 2 Use 75 Ω coaxial cables for all of these connections REF VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch ON R...

Page 61: ...00P DME Switcher 9 pin remote control cablea DSR 85 85P recorder EDITOR 15 pin MXP 290 Audio Mixer 9 pin remote control cablea 9 pin 15 pin mixer control cable not supplied a Use the 9 pin remote control cable supplied with this unit or an optional RCC 5G 10G 30G cable Setting on all devices controlled from the editing controller Switch Setting REMOTE LOCAL REMOTE PVE 500 Editing Control Unit SWIT...

Page 62: ...Ω ON OFF ON AUDIO IN 6dBm 0dBm 4dBm Normally 4dBm 1 12 pin 3 BNC cross cable not supplied Consult your Sony dealer about this cable 2 12 pin dubbing cable not supplied 3 Cable with XLR connectors not supplied UVW 1600 1600P player 2 DSR 60 60P player 1 MXP 290 Audio Mixer DSR 85 85P recorder DPS D7 or other delay unit VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 2 VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO Y R Y B Y RGB ...

Page 63: ...t supplied VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER MONITOR AUDIO 1 2 DSR 85 85P Settings on an editing control unit When connecting an editing control unit make the settings as follows according to the model PVE 500 No settings are required BVE 600 900 910 2000 NTSC model or FXE 100 120 Set the VCR constants as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 80 10 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF BVE 600 900 910 2000...

Page 64: ...Audio input Composite video input Video monitor Switch Recorder Player REMOTE LOCAL LOCAL REMOTE 1 2 3 1 a This connector is provided by the optional DSBK 110 110P QSDI Output Board Connections for QSDI Dubbing The following shows an example of connections for QSDI dubbing see page 38 with the DSR 85 85P used as the recorder and a DSR 60 60P as the player Using a DSR 60 60P for QSDI dubbing requir...

Page 65: ...put Audio input DSR 60 60P player 75 Ω termination switch ON Switch input audio mode Setting REMOTE LOCAL REMOTE when controlling the unit from an editing controller AUDIO IN 600 Ω ON OFF ON AUDIO IN 6 dBm 0 dBm 4 dBm Normally 4 dBm DSR 85 85P recorder For details of the video audio input and audio mode settings see Settings for Recording page 19 3 Cable with XLR connectors not supplied Video inpu...

Page 66: ...rscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and players Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when using composite signals DSR 60 60P player 1 UVW 1600 1600P player 2 Switcher DFS 500 500Pa etc PGM OUT BLACK BURST OUT 75 Ω coaxial cable B 75 Ω coaxial cable A A IN B IN REF VIDEO EXT IN Vectorscope Sony Tektronix 1750 1751 etc a The sync and subcarrier phase of the output sign...

Page 67: ...hes to SCH mode 2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope This displays the black burst signal from the switcher 3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode 4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line 5 Output the player 1 signal from the PVE 5...

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Page 69: ...se it in a very humid place moisture from the air may condense on the head drum This is called condensation and if a tape is run in this state the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged To lessen the risk of this occurring this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system If condensation occurs while the unit is operating The alarm message MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED appears ...

Page 70: ...display modes The right hand indication for each display mode is the indication you can view while holding down the button on the menu control panel T1 OPERATION mode Oper 00000 T2 DRUM ROTATION mode 0000 00000 Drum 0000 T3 TAPE RUNNING mode 0000 00000 Tape 0000 CT THREADING mode 0000 00000 Thread 0000 To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button on the menu control panel Resetting...

Page 71: ...rently loaded tape is DV a If you are using the unit for recording you can use the currently loaded tape You can use the currently loaded tape as a source tape for playback and editing You cannot use the tape as a recording tape for editing Time data problems Symptom Cause Remedy Cannot freely set the time data s initial value TC MODE under the TIME CODE menu item has been set to EXT REGEN a Chang...

Page 72: ...al audio input is selected the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control konbs do not work DIGITAL INPUT under the AUDIO CONTROL menu item is set to BYPASS Set DIGITAL INPUT to VARIABLE See page 47 Note To be able to perform this operation it is necessary to set the menu item MENU GRADE to ENHANCED See page 47 When a QSDI signal from a player VCR is selected as the input to this unit putting the player into jog m...

Page 73: ...EEN DETECTED INFORM SERVICE OF FOLLOWING CODE 02 603 PRESS EJECT KEY TO EJECT TAPE Error code Direction Error code Monitor screen Time counter display such as the ones shown below to the monitor screen and the time counter display When a setting connection or operation error has been made or when a problem such as condensation on heads has occurred the unit outputs alarm messages REMOTE ALARM REMO...

Page 74: ...ur Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections ILL SETUP Audio not editable on this tape Use a tape recorded in 2 channel 48 kHz or 4 channel 32 kHz mode 2CH 32kHz Fs 44 1kHz Use a tape having audio signals recorded in locked mode UNLOCK mode Audio REC mode selection different from audio on tape Select the same audio recording mode as that of the tape A mode err Audio ...

Page 75: ...mode is selected Set the REMOTE LOCAL switch to LOCAL REMOTE Tape cannot be replayed Use a tape having signals recorded in 525 60 format 625 50 Tape Use a tape having signals recorded in 625 50 format 525 60 Tape Tape end has been detected Use a new cleaning tape Tape end Tape not editable Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format Not DVCAM Use a tape having signals recorded in 525 60 format 625 50 Tape...

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Page 77: ...rated in a horizontal position Do not operate it on its side or tilted through an excessive angle exceeding 20 Avoid violent impacts Dropping the unit or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it is likely to cause it to malfunction Do not obstruct ventilation openimö To prevent the unit from overheating do not obstruct ventilation openings by for example wrapping the unit in a cloth while it is i...

Page 78: ...e Less than 3 minutes Using PDVM 40ME mini size cassette Less than 1 minute Search speed When controlling via RS 422A interface Maximum 85 32 or 16 times normal in both directions according to the menu setting Video search color Up to 32 times normal speed in both directions Audio search Ranging from 2 times to 1 30 normal speed When controlling from optional DSRM 10 SVRM 100A Jog mode 0 still to ...

Page 79: ...parated Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω C 0 286 Vp p 75 Ω burst level DSR 85 0 3 Vp p 75 Ω burst level DSR 85P Audio performance Frequency response 2 channel FS 48 kHz mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB 4 channel FS 32 kHz mode 20 Hz to 14 5 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB Dynamic range More than 85 dB Distortion THD N Less than 0 05 FS 48 kHz Input connectors Digital signal inputs QSDI INPUT BNC type QSDI format 270 Mbps SDI ...

Page 80: ...es supplied AC power cord 1 RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable 1 Operating Instructions 1 ClipLink Guide 1 Optional accessories DSBK 120 120P SDI Input Output Board DSBK 130 130P Time Code Input Output Board RCC 5G 10G 30G 9 pin remote control cable length 5 m 16 ft 10 m 33 ft 30 m 98 ft RMM 130 Rack Mount Kit Digital video cassette Standard size PDV 64ME 94ME 124ME 184ME Mini size PDVM 12ME 22ME 3...

Page 81: ...eading Loop through connection A connection which allows a signal input to an input connector to pass through the unit and exit from an output connector as input to external equipment Also called bridging connection Luminance signal The signal that determines the brightness of the picture Also called Y signal One of the component signals Non drop frame mode A mode of advancing time code in such a ...

Page 82: ...abilize the playback signals by removing color variation and roll in the playback picture caused by irregularity in drum rotation and tape movement Time base correction reduces deterioration of picture quality when transmitting or copying playback signals Threading See Loading Time code Signals recorded on the tape to supply information on tape position such as the hour minute second and frame to ...

Page 83: ...nal inputs 15 Color difference signal outputs 15 COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors 15 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors 15 Composite video input 15 Composite video output 15 Condensation 69 Connections and settings 57 A B roll editing system 61 analog recording 65 audio monitor system 60 control signals 61 cut editing system 58 digital non linear editing system 57 QSDI dubbing 64 reference video signal 5...

Page 84: ...button 12 REC INHIBIT indicator 11 25 REC POINT MUTE menu 47 REC RUN 34 Recording 19 procedure 24 settings 19 REF LEVEL menu 47 REF VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch 15 REF VIDEO IN connectors 15 REF VIDEO OUT connector 15 Reference video signal 58 60 Regular checks 69 REMOTE connector 14 Remote control 6 61 REMOTE LOCAL switch 8 RESET NO button 13 REW button 12 RMM 130 7 RUN MODE menu 45 R Y signa...

Page 85: ...11 Time data 31 displaying 31 32 problems 71 setting 31 Track pitch 5 Troubleshooting 71 U UB BINARY GP menu 45 U BIT indicator 11 User bit data setting 33 V W X VIDEO button 10 VIDEO CONTROL menu 47 VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch 15 VIDEO IN connectors 15 VIDEO indicators 10 Video input selecting 20 Video monitor 63 VIDEO OUT 1 connector 15 VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector 15 Video signals 62 Y Z Y ...

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