3-204-974-12(1) Digital Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. 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. Serial No.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features........................................................................5 DVCAM Format ............................................................. 5 Variety of Interfaces........................................................ 6 Compact Size .................................................................. 6 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing............................. 6 Other Features .................................................................
Chapter 4 Menu Settings Menu Organization ....................................................55 Menu Contents...........................................................58 Setup Menu ................................................................... 58 Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu..... 71 Changing Menu Settings ..........................................72 Buttons Used to Change Settings.................................. 72 Changing the Settings of Basic Items ...........................
Overview Features The DSR-1500/1500P is a 1/4-inch digital videocassette recorder using the DVCAM™ digital recording format. The unit is equipped with a full range of output interfaces, so that it can be used as a low-cost, compact feeder/viewer in a non-linear editing system* without requiring any optional boards. When using the unit as a recorder, the optional boards available for the unit allow you to select required input signal formats.
Support for three cassette sizes Chapter 1 Overview There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and mini. You can use either size with this unit. The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette. • When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted cassette. • The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.
Quick mechanical response Support for ClipLink function When you use the tape transport buttons of the unit, the tape inserted in the unit responds quickly. In response to commands sent from the EditStation, index pictures recorded on tape or ClipLink log data recorded in the cassette memory can be transferred to the EditStation. The EditStation operator can then efficiently use these pictures and data in a preliminary editing session.
Location and Function of Parts Front Panel f Cassette compartment g LOCAL/REMOTE switch Chapter 1 Overview POWER EJECT a POWER switch h EJECT button LOCAL b Audio level meters 1 REC/PB LEVEL REMOTE 2 3 dB 0 4 VAR REC OVER -12 -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 OVER INPUT AUDIO VIDEO V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.
a POWER switch Press the “ ” side to power on the unit. This causes the audio level meters and the display section to light. To power off the unit, press the “ ” side of the switch. e SYNC (synchronization phase) control 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.
Chapter 1 Overview i MONITOR SELECT button Use this button and the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button to select the audio channels: • for level indications on the audio level meters • for audio output via the PHONES connector on the front panel • for audio output via the MONITOR connector on the rear panel Depending on the setting made with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button, the channels for output to the above meters and connectors are selected as follows.
A Audio input/output level control section B Video/audio input setting section a REC/PB LEVEL control knobs SDTI/i.LINK 1 INPUT SELECT VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4 REC/PB LEVEL 2 d CH2 3/4 button 3 a SDTI/i.LINK button VAR REC PB PRESET b VAR switch a REC/PB LEVEL control knobs These knobs used to control audio levels function differently depending on the setting of the VAR switch as follows. VAR switch Functions of control knobs setting PRESET Control knobs are not effective.
Chapter 1 Overview 12 c CH1 1/2 (audio channel 1 or 1/2) button Each press of this button cycles through the following input audio signal selection options for audio channel 1 (when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 1 and 2 (when in 4-channel mode).
C Display section d Time data type indicators e SERVO indicator f Recording/playback tape format indicators INPUT AUDIO VIDEO U-BIT SERVO TC COUNTER V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.LINK AES/EBU AES/EBU Y-R,B SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG OUTPUT VIDEO SDI SDTI CL REC INHI NO EDIT REPEAT Chapter 1 Overview g Cassette memory indicator AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO Y-R,B CH 1/2 CH 3/4 HOURS MINUTES PB FS 48K 44.
VIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S VIDEO, Y−R,B, SDI, or SG) corresponding to the selected input video signal format lights. Chapter 1 Overview Indicators Meanings Note COMPOSITE Composite video signal (optional DSBK-1504/1504P board required) The indicators without the corresponding optional boards installed in the unit do not light.
AUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH 1/2 indicator and CH 3/4 indicator to indicate the channel selection for analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors. Functions CH 1/2 Lights when channels 1 and 2 are selected for analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors. CH 3/4 Lights when channels 3 and 4 are selected for analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors.
p EDIT MODE indicator Lights when this unit is selected as the recorder VCR under the control of either an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector or equipment connected to the i.DV IN/OUT connector (when the optional DSBK-1503 board is installed). o REC MODE (audio recording mode) display This indicates the audio recording mode currently selected with the REC MODE menu item (see page 65). 2CH indicator: Lights in 2-channel mode (48 kHz). 4CH indicator: Lights in 4-channel mode (32 kHz).
E Menu control section a MENU button b RESET (NO) button MENU RESET(NO) c TC PRESET button SET(YES) d SET (YES) button e fFgG buttons Playback type Direction Operation to carry out Playback in range ±10 times normal speed Forward Press the G button. Reverse Press the g button. Frame-by-frame playback Forward Press the f button. Reverse Press the F button. Continuous playback in jog mode Forward Hold down the f button. Reverse Hold down the F button.
Rear Panel a AC IN connector AC IN Chapter 1 Overview VIDEO IN Y/CPST R-Y/C REF.
A Analog video/audio signal input section (optional DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input Board) The connectors in this section are available when the optional DSBK-1504/1504P board is installed.
B Analog video/audio signal output section a VIDEO OUT connectors b AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors Y/CPST VIDEO OUT R-Y/C/CPST (SUPER) B-Y/CPST AUDIO OUT 1/3 MONITOR Chapter 1 Overview c MONITOR connector a VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC type) There are the following VIDEO OUT connectors for outputting analog video signals: • Y/CPST • R−Y/C/CPST • B−Y/CPST (SUPER) The signals output from these connectors depend on the setting of the VIDEO OUTPUT menu item (see page 67).
C Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board) The connectors in this section are available when the optional DSBK-1501 board is installed.
Chapter 1 Overview 22 Location and Function of Parts
Recording and Playback Chapter 2 Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below. Model name Size PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME Standard size PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME Mini size The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.
DVCAM cassettes The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes. REC/SAVE switch For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental erasure” on page 25. Mini size Standard size Chapter 2 Recording and Playback Cassette memory This memory is used to store ClipLink log data. For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix “ClipLink Guide” (page 105).
Preventing accidental erasure Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE REC SAVE Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting a cassette This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size: DVCPRO) and S (mini size). When inserting a cassette in the unit, make sure its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure.
No double insertion of cassettes When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion. Ejecting a cassette Press the EJECT button. EJECT button dB 0 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 26 OVER dB 0 -12 -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 -60 CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 REW Usable Cassettes OVER INPUT VIDEO AUDIO V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.
Recording This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone recorder. For the necessary connections for recording and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings.” For dubbing of SDTI (QSDI) format signals, use the AUTO FUNCTION menu item SDTI DUBBING (see page 71).
1 Power on the video monitor, then set its input switches according to the signals input from this unit. 2 Set up the player to play back a tape. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the player. 3 Power on this unit by pressing on the 4 When the REMOTE indicator is off (the external editing control unit is not used), use the COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to be used. side of the POWER switch.
Audio input signal (input connector) Corresponding INPUT SELECT button Lit indicator in the INPUT signal display section a) Analog signal (AUDIO IN 1/3 and AUDIO IN 2/4) CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 ANALOG in AUDIO group AES/EBU signal (AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN) CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 AES/EBU in AUDIO group SDI signal (SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN) CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4 SDI in AUDIO group SDTI (QSDI) signal (SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN) SDTI/i.LINK SDTI i.
7 With the VAR switch on the front panel set to REC, use the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs to adjust audio input levels. Watching the audio level meter, adjust the level so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. When the level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights. The factory-preset audio recording level is −20 dB (DSR-1500) or −18 dB (DSR-1500P). This setting can be changed using the LEVEL SELECT menu item (see page 66).
1 After checking the following items, hold the cassette with the tape window facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as illustrated on page 25. . Item to check See section Make sure that the REC/SAVE switch “Preventing accidental erasure” on of the cassette is set to REC. page 25 Check for tape slack. “Checking the tape for slack” on page 24 Make sure that the “HUMID!” alarm is “Condensation” on page 93 not shown in the time counter display.
If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator It means: Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory. CL indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette. Caution With such a cassette, carrying out recording destroys the ClipLink log data. NO EDIT indicator The recording format of the tape is “DV,” or a DVCPRO tape is inserted. Replace the tape with one that has been recorded in DVCAM format.
Playback This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone player VCR. For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings” (page 79).
Playback Procedure 1 dB 0 OVER -12 dB 0 OVER -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 -60 CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 REW INPUT VIDEO AUDIO SERVO TC COUNTER V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.LINK AES/EBU AES/EBU Y-R,B SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG OUTPUT VIDEO SDI SDTI COMPOSITE S VIDEO Y-R,B PLAY LOCAL/ REMOTE switch CL REC INHI U-BIT NO EDIT REPEAT AUDIO CH 1/2 CH 3/4 HOURS MINUTES PB FS 48K 44.
To perform the following operations Operation Do this: Stop playback. Press the STOP button. The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time set with the STOP TIMER menu item (see page 63) for tape protection. Adjust the audio playback level. Use the PHONES control knob on the front panel (outputs from the PHONES connector on the front panel and the MONITOR connector on the rear panel are adjusted). Play back in shuttle mode while monitoring the video.
Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat playback) between selected start and end points. 1 Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item (see page 58). You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the procedure described in the next section. 2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 58) to ON. The REPEAT indicator lights.
Setting the current tape position as point A or B Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat playback. dB 0 OVER dB 0 OVER -12 -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 -60 CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 REW INPUT VIDEO AUDIO V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.
Inputting time code values for points A and B Using the following procedure, you can modify the time code value for point A or B. MENU RESET(NO) TC PRESET SET(YES) 1,15 13 12 8,11 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 2,3,4,6,10,11 5,7,9,12 1 Press the MENU button. The following menu display appears. SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen 2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button. The display changes as follows.
3 With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the G button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE :STP&EJ >REP FUNC Time counter display Monitor screen With “REPEAT FUNCTION” selected, press the G button. The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF REPEAT MODE :T.TOP REPEAT TOP :V.
6 Press the G button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :T.TOP REPEAT TOP * TAPE TOP :V.END A POINT >>> Tape top Time counter display Monitor screen Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 7 Press the F button to select “A POINT.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP :T.TOP * TAPE TOP :V.END A POINT >>> A point Time counter display Monitor screen 8 Press the g button. The display changes as follows.
9 Press the F button to select “A PRESET.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF REPEAT MODE .A REPEAT TOP :V.END REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET >> A preset Time counter display Monitor screen The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time code value of the current point A is displayed below the screen title. A PRESET MODE A 00:00:00:00 INC/DEC SHIFT CLEAR DATA SAVE TO MENU : ( )( )KEY : ( )( )KEY : RESET KEY : SET KEY : MENU KEY Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 10Press the G button.
13Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value. The message “NOW SAVING...” is displayed on the monitor screen and “Saving...” is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is being saved in memory. Caution The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving operation. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the unit off.
Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Setting the Time Data This unit is provided with the following functions related to time data. • Display and reset CNT value • Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time code and user bit data • Set, display, record, and play back VITC The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback mode, and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.
Monitor screen contents The contents of the monitor screen are shown below. C Drop frame indication for time code generator (for DSR-1500 only) . Drop frame mode (factory default setting) : Non-drop frame mode A Time data type Time data B Drop frame indication for time code reader a) C Drop frame indication for time code generator a) D VITC field indication 0 0 : 0 4 . 4 7 . 0 7 * T C R P L A Y L O C K E DSR-1500/1500P operation mode a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1500 only.
To display the desired time data in the time counter display To reset the CNT value Press the RESET (NO) button in the menu control section. This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00. Note Time data type indicators During playback, if the recording on the tape includes discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points.
2 Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 62) as shown below. Menu item Setting TC MODE “INT PRESET” RUN MODE “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN” DF MODE Normally “ON (DF)” (for DSR-1500 only) 3 Press the TC PRESET button in the menu control section. The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and in the time counter display on the 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.
automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the SDTI or i.LINK interface. Once an external time code signal has been input, the internal time code advancement mode and frame count mode are automatically set as follows: Advancement mode: FREE RUN Frame count mode: Same as external time code (drop frame or non-drop frame) To confirm external synchronization Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode, then press the REC button.
2 Press the f or F button to select “AUTO FUNCTION.” SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER 5 Press the G button. The following message appears. Auto func TC INSERT Time counter display Set tape! Time counter display INSERT THE TAPE IN THIS VTR. ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen Monitor screen 3 Press the G button. 6 This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu. Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation AUTO FUNCTION MENU SDTI DUBBING i.
7 Press the SET (YES) button. Time code recording starts from the current tape position. TC INSERT Executing Time counter display EXECUTING. TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00 ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen When the recording ends, the message “TC INSERT COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES BUTTON.” appears on the monitor screen and “Completed” appears in the time counter display. Press the SET (YES) button to exit the menu.
High-Speed and LowSpeed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points. When F. FWD/REW under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item (see page 59) is set to PB (factory default setting), you can use the F FWD and REW buttons on this unit or external equipment for high-speed search.
Use the following procedure. Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format MENU RESET(NO) TC PRESET SET(YES) 1,9 In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to dub automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the SDTI (QSDI) or i.LINK interface. • To use the SDTI (QSDI) interface, the optional DSBK1501 board is required. • To use the i.LINK interface, the optional DSBK-1503 board is required.
3 6 Press the G button. This displays the items on level 1 of the auto mode execution menu. AUTO FUNCTION MENU SDTI DUBBING i.LINK DUBBING TC INSERT Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording tape in this unit. A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears.
If the following message appears in step 6 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation SDTI DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) CM capacity! Time counter display CM MEMORY STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE RECORD TAPE IS TOO SMALL. ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you insert the cassettes in step 6, the cassette memory capacity of the cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are checked automatically.
Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format 54
Menu Settings Chapter 4 Menu Organization As shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it.
Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU Level 1 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Level 2 Level 3 REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE REC INHIBIT CASSETTE OUT F. FWD/REW STOP STANDBY OFF SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW A MODE CHANGE Chapter 4 Menu Settings DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA. DISPLAY CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE CHARA.
Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (Continued) VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL INT VIDEO SG STD/NON-STD OUT REF SEL SETUP REMOVE a) SETUP ADD a) CC(F1) BLANK a) CC(F2) BLANK a) WIDE MODE ESR MODE PROCESS CONTROL C PHASE MODE ADJ RANGE VIDEO GAIN CHROMA GAIN CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL a) BLACK LEVEL b) INPUT BLANK b) LINE 335 REC MODE INPUT ARRANGE LEVEL SELECT INT AUDIO SG JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE AUDIO EDIT DV PB ATT REF LEVEL CH1 IN LEVEL CH2 IN LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTP
Menu Contents Setup Menu Examples: The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below. Indications of menu items and settings • In the table below entitled “Menu contents,” the indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets ([ ]).
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings Description of settings AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: CASSETTE OUT [>> Determine whether the unit Cass. out]: Operations enters EE mode or PB mode when the cassette has when audio and video been ejected signals from other equipment F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/ are input.
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings Description of settings PLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from 16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 stop mode to playback mode. delay]: The larger the numerical value, the longer the In an editing system including an editing control unit such as delay.
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit Description of settings SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status information superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector to the monitor.
TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings generator TC MODE [> TC mode]: Determine the time code to use: *INT PRESET [>> PRESET]: Use internal time code with a internal time code using a preset initial value, regenerated preset initial value. internal time code (locked to time code read from tape), or INT REGEN [>> REGEN]: Use internal time code locked to external time code. time code read from tape. EXT REGEN [>> EXT]: Use external time code selected as follows.
TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings generator VITC POS SEL-1 [> VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For DSR-1500) 20 LINE [>> 20 line] to 12 LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line from 12 to 20. Factory default setting: 16 LINE [>> 16 line] Note You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two (For DSR-1500P) places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-2. 22 LINE [>> 22 line] to 9 LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line from 9 to 22.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings INT VIDEO SG [> Video SG]: Select the test signal to be output from the internal test signal generator. When SG is selected using the VIDEO button in the video/audio input setting section, the internal test signal generator outputs the selected test signal. This signal can be recorded.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings PROCESS CONTROL [> Proc ctrl] C PHASE MODE [>> C Phas MD]: Select the phase rotation mode for chroma phase control. The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video, S-video, SDI and component video signals. *U/V (COMPOSITE) [>>> Cmpst]: Select this setting when observing the composite video output level using a composite vectorscope.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control Description of settings INPUT ARRANGE [> Input arng]: Make settings for input audio mixing. Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as follows. (1) Use the fFgG buttons to move the cursor and the SET (YES) button to toggle the setting on and off. (2) To save the settings, press the MENU button to return to the previous screen, then press the SET (YES) button.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control Description of settings SHUTTLE MUTE [> Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback. *OFF [>> OFF]: Not muted. CUEUP or PREROLL [>> CUEUP]: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations. FULL [>> FULL]: Muted in shuttle mode. AUDIO EDIT [> Audio edit]: Specify the type of editing for audio signals.
SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related to menu bank operations Description of settings SAVE BANK 1 [> Save 1]: Save current menu settings to menu bank 1. (1) Select the bank you want to save, then press the G button. Message “SAVE OK?” appears. (2) To save, press the SET (YES) button. To quit saving, press the RESET (NO) button. SAVE BANK 2 [> Save 2]: Save current menu settings to menu bank 2. SAVE BANK 3 [> Save 3]: Save current menu settings to menu bank 3.
EE OUT PHASE settings for time code output Use the following as reference information when setting the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 63). THROUGH mode In this mode, the LTC signal is output with the phase synchronized with the input time code signal. This mode is appropriate when recording signals from multiple devices on a number of VCRs. When the camcorder is in genlock mode, the time code precision is ±0 frames. When the camcorder is not in genlock mode, it is ±1 frame.
VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode The time code output signal is synchronized with the output video signal. This mode is appropriate when outputting signals from a single device to a number of VCRs using separate cables for video, audio, and time code. In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n. Note The optional boards (see page 7) corresponding to the input signal formats to be used are required.
Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu. For details of the use of individual items, see “Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format” on page 51 and “Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on page 47. Menu contents SDTI DUBBING [SDTI DUB]: Selection of data for SDTI dubbing Settings For dubbing through the SDTI (QSDI) interface, select data that A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video.
Changing Menu Settings This section explains how to change menu settings. Changing the Settings of Basic Items The factory default setting is to display only the basic items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as follows. Buttons Used to Change Settings Use the following buttons in the menu control section to change the menu settings. Menu control buttons Functions MENU button • Opens the menu and launches menu control mode. • Closes the menu and exits menu control mode.
2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button. 5 This displays all items on menu level 1. Level-1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Operational Time counter display :BASIC Monitor screen 3 Press the f or F button to select the required item.
8 9 To change other settings, press the g button to return to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required. 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 settings are saved in memory. When the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications.
2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button. This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu level 1. To return all settings to their factory default settings 1 Level-1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL DIGITAL PROCESS SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Menu grade Time counter display The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen. 2 Press the G button to display level 1 of the setup menu.
Displaying Supplementary Status Information When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 61) to other than OFF, you can view supplementary status information on the monitor screen below the operating mode display area. When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE: On-screen indication Meaning INT PRST FREE [IP F] The internal time code generator is operating in FREE RUN mode. INT PRST REC [IP R] The internal time code generator is operating in REC RUN mode.
When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MIXING: On-screen indication Meaning 1234 [MIX] Input audio channels selected for mixing 1 2 3 4: Input audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 Example display: 12 2 3 34 Input audio channels 3 and 4 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 4 on tape. Input audio channel 3 is recorded on audio channel 3 on tape. Input audio channel 2 is recorded on audio channel 2 on tape. Input audio channels 1 and 2 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 1 on tape.
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Connections and Settings Chapter 5 Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System This unit can be connected to an ES-7 EditStation to configure a digital non-linear editing system. If you use the SDTI (QSDI) interface with the optional DSBK-1501 board installed in the unit, you can transfer video, audio, time code, and other compressed data between this unit and the ES-7.
Video monitor Composite video input Audio input 1 B B OUT(1/2/3/4) 1 QSDI OUTPUT 1 QSDI INPUT 1 VIDEO OUT B-Y/CPST (SUPER) SDI/SDTI(QSDI) OUT ES-7 EditStation 2 A 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) B 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) C Cable with RCA phono plugs (not supplied) Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Settings on the DSR-1500/1500P Setting LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE (REMOTE indicator lights.) DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI (see page 67) (SDTI indicator lights.
Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that includes two DSR-1500/1500P units to serve as the player and recorder. For details of connecting devices other than the DSR1500/1500P, refer to the instruction manual for each device. When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing control unit, the two DSR-1500/1500P units (recorder and player) will automatically enter the selected editing mode.
Settings on the DSR-1500/1500Ps (recorder and player) Switch/menu item Setting LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE (REMOTE indicator lights.) DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI (for player only) (see page 67) (SDTI indicator lights.) REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 67) 9PIN (9P indicator lights.) For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings for the recorder, see “Settings for Recording” on page 27.
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1500/1500P. In this configuration, two DSR-1500/1500P units are used, one as the recorder and the other as player 1, and an analog Betacam UVW-1600/1600P Videocassette Player unit is used as player 2. To create a final tape (a tape that contains a completely packaged program) in Betacam format, use a Betacam VCR such as the UVW-1800/1800P as the recorder.
Main video monitor Source video monitor Audio system monitor Video signal generator (Sony Tektronix TSG130, etc.) DPS-D7 or other delay unit a) DSR-1500/1500P (recorder) MXP-290 Audio Mixer PVE-500, etc.
Audio monitor system connections Reference video signal connection The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections. When you perform recording, be sure to input a reference video signal. For details of these connections, refer to the instruction manual for each connected device. For details of reference video signals, see “About reference video signals” on page 82.
Control signal connections The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing control unit to control all other A/B roll editing system devices.
Video/audio signal connections The following shows an example of video/audio signal connections in an A/B roll editing system. In this example, analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio input/output connectors.
Connection of a video monitor Settings on an editing control unit Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60) to ON (factory default setting).
Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing The following shows an example of connections for digitally dubbing SDTI (QSDI) signals (see page 51) using a pair of DSR-1500/1500P units. Notes • This application requires both of the DSR-1500/1500P units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board. • The DSR-1500/1500P units shown in the following figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501, DSBK1503, and DSBK-1504/1504P boards.
Connections for Analog Recording It is possible to record analog playback signals from another recorder or player on this unit. The following shows connections for a system in which analog component video signals and two channels of audio signals are recorded between two DSR-1500/1500P units. Notes • This application requires the DSR-1500/1500P unit used as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK1504/1504P board.
Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to be edited. If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities or color break-up may occur at edit points. After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the recorder and players.
Performing a phase adjustment operation Note 1 When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear. Press the SCH button on the vectorscope. The vectorscope switches to SCH mode. 2 8 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.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Chapter 6 Regular Checks Digital hours meter Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use 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.
Displaying the digital hours meter Use the following procedure. 1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section. The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display.
To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button in the menu control section. To reset the trip values About this operation, consult your Sony dealer. Head Cleaning Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL (standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.
Troubleshooting If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. Tape problems Symptom Cause Remedy Recording is not possible. The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC, or use another cassette. to SAVE. The unit’s tape transport control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REW, etc.) do not work.
Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen. The CHARA. DISPLAY menu item is set to OFF. Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60) to ON. The monitor is not connected to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector of this unit. Connect the monitor to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector. (You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor.) The image on the monitor screen is too bright.
Error Messages This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the time counter display. Note To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect the monitor to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector, and set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60) to ON (factory default setting). ERROR AN ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED.
Alarm messages and associated directions Alarm message on monitor screen (Cause) Direction A cleaning tape has been inserted. The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is Cleaning Tp! completed. A non-standard signal is being used for input video. Use a standard signal. VIN NON-STD A non-standard ref. signal is being used for REF. VIDEO. Use a standard signal. REF NON-STD Abnormal settings selected in setup menu. Correct the setup menu settings.
Alarm messages and associated directions Alarm message on monitor screen (Cause) Direction Alarm message in time counter display Tape not editable. Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format. Not DVCAM! Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR1500) 625/50 Tape (For DSR1500) Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR1500P) 525/60 Tape (For DSR1500P) Tape not recordable. Use a DVCAM/DV ME tape. REC INHI.! Tape not usable. Use a DVCAM/DV/DVCPRO (25 Mbps) tape. ILL.
Appendixes Precautions On safety • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. On operation and storage locations Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places.
Specifications External dimensions (w/h/d) 211 × 137 × 420 mm (83/8 × 51/2 × 165/8 inches) General DSR-1500: NTSC DSR-1500P: PAL Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (with all options installed) 65 W Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 30 A (100 V), 30 A (240 V) (2)Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 20 A (230 V) Operating temperature 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature −20ºC to +60ºC (−4ºF to +14
Video performance Band width S/N Y/C delay K-factor Composite/S-video (DSR-1500): 30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) Composite/S-video (DSR-1500P): 25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) Component (DSR-1500): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 30 Hz to 1.5 MHz +1.0/−5.0 dB (R−Y/ B−Y) Component (DSR-1500P): 25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 25 Hz to 2.0 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (R−Y/ B−Y) Composite/S-video I/O (Y): 52 dB or more Component I/O (Y): 55 dB or more 30 ns or less 2.
Output connectors Remote control connectors Digital signal outputs SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board required) BNC type (×2) SDTI (QSDI) format (270 Mbps) SDI format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/ CCIR656-III AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board required) BNC type (×2), complying with AES3id-1995 i.DV IN/OUT (optional DSBK-1503 i.
ClipLink Guide What Is ClipLink? The ClipLink function greatly improves the efficiency of the video production process as a whole by recording various editing-related data on tape when shooting. As such, ClipLink is a revolutionary function that transcends the conventional separation of shooting and editing. High-speed transfer of recordings It is also possible to transfer the editing material itself between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7 at four times normal speed.
Example System Configuration and Operation Flow The following illustration shows an example system configuration for using the ClipLink function and a typical ClipLink operation flow. Shooting DVCAM standard cassette or DVCAM mini cassette DVCAM camcorder (DSR-130/130P/ 300/300P/500WS/ 500WSP) Index pictures: recorded on tape ClipLink log data: recorded in cassette memory ClipLink log data recorded onto DVCAM cassettes links shooting and editing operations.
ClipLink log data Data Generated When Shooting The following describes the kinds of data that is generated when using the ClipLink function. ClipLink log data can be recorded automatically or manually into the cassette memory for use as a convenient alternative to the conventional “shot list.” ClipLink log data includes the following items.
How to record ClipLink log data The following describes how to record the various ClipLink log data items. OK/NG status To designate a scene as “NG,” press the NG button on the camera while shooting the scene or at any time before you begin shooting the next scene. All scenes that do not receive an “NG” designation are recorded as “OK” scenes. (When you exit the VCR recording mode, changing the OK/NG status is no longer possible.
Time codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT points There is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN/ OUT time codes recorded in the cassette memory, as shown in the figure below. The time code value is rounded Mark IN (or Rec IN) Actual time code 12:23:15:10 up at each Mark IN point and rounded down at each Mark OUT point, to a whole number of seconds.
Glossary A/B roll editing An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe, and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing. Using an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing. Drop frame mode Time code runs at 30 frames/sec. The NTSC system, however, runs at about 29.97 frames/sec. Drop frame mode adjusts this difference.
S/N Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise (ratio). The higher the S/N value, the less noise and higher the picture quality. Search mode A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes, by viewing the video output or time code values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction.
Appendixes 112 Glossary
Index B B-Y connector 19 B-Y/CPST (SUPER) connector 20 C 2CH indicator 16 32K indicator 15 44.
J Jog 50 audio 50 sound 6 L LOCAL/REMOTE switch 9 LP 15 Index M Maintenance 7, 93 Mark IN/OUT points 108, 109 Menu 55 AUDIO CONTROL 65 AUTO FUNCTION 71 changing settings 72 contents 58 DISPLAY CONTROL 60 indications 58 INTERFACE SELECT 67 MENU GRADE 68 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION 58 organization 55 resetting to default settings 75 SETUP BANK OPERATION 67 TAPE PROTECTION 63 TIME CODE 62 VIDEO CONTROL 64 MENU button 17 Menu control section 17 METER CH-1/2 3/4 button 10 MONITOR connector 20 SELECT button 10 Monitor
Usable cassettes 23 User bit data setting 45 V Index V SDTI indicator 13 VAR switch 11 VIDEO button 11 IN connectors 19 indicators 14 INPUT PHASE mode 69 OUT connectors 20 OUTPUT PHASE mode 70 Video performance 103 process control 7 test signal 11 Video/audio input setting section 11 VITC field indication 44 indicator 16 W Wide track 5 Y Y/CPST connector 19, 20 Y-R,B indicator 14 Index 115
Index 116 Index
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