3-204-677-12(1) Digital Videocassette Player 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 rear. 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 A Wealth of Interfaces .................................................... 6 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing............................. 6 Other Features ................................................................. 7 Optional Accessories.......................................................
Changing the Settings of Basic Items ........................... 47 Displaying Enhanced Items .......................................... 49 Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items .................... 49 Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings ................................................................ 50 Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System .................................................................
Overview Features The DSR-1600/1600P is a 1/4-inch digital video cassette player using the DVCAM digital recording format. It achieves stable, superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals separated into color difference signals and luminance signals (component method). The unit is equipped with a variety of functions needed for videocassette players used in professional digital video editing systems.
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 playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.
Digital slow-motion playback Using the frame memory function, the unit can show noise-free slow-motion playback at speeds ranging from 0 to 1/2 times normal speed in both directions. Digital jog sound function * The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the negative direction to reverse movement.
Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Chapter 1 Overview a POWER switch b Audio level meters c PB FS display d Cassette compartment POWER dB 0 OVER dB 0 dB 0 OVER dB 0 dB 0 OVER dB 0 dB 0 -12 1 -12 1 -12 1 -12 -20 0 -20 0 -20 0 -20 -30 -40 -60 -1 -2 -30 -40 1 -60 -1 -2 -30 -40 2 -60 -1 -2 -30 -40 3 -60 OVER dB 0 1 0 -1 -2 4 PB FS A 48k44.
g CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack) Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10. A Menu control panel The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit. Pull the top of the door to open it.
b MENU button Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen and the time counter display. Press it again to return from the menu display to the usual display. On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings.” Chapter 1 Overview c COUNTER SEL (selection) button Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time counter display.
e STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation. Note No tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work while the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit. This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 40).
b ClipLink indicator Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log data is stored in the cassette memory. For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix “ClipLink Guide” (page 73). Chapter 1 Overview c VITC indicator Lights when VITC is being read regardless of the data shown in the time counter display. d Time data type indicators One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, and TC) lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display.
Playback modes using the search dial Operation and functions Shuttle Press the SEARCH button or the search dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, then turn the search dial. Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the position of the search dial. The maximum shuttle mode playback speed can be changed with the SHUTTLE menu item (see page 41).
Rear Panel A Analog video signal output section (see page 15) Chapter 1 Overview B Digital signal output section (see page 16) ANALOG VIDEO REF.
A Analog video signal output section a REF. VIDEO IN/OUT connectors VIDEO 1 OUT TIME S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CODE OUT OUT OUT Y R-Y 2 Chapter 1 Overview ANALOG VIDEO REF. VIDEO IN OUT B-Y (SUPER) e TIME CODE OUT connector d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R−Y/B−Y connectors c S VIDEO OUT connector b VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors a REF. (reference) VIDEO IN/OUT connectors (BNC type) Input a reference video signal. The IN connector block has a built-in automatic 75 Ω termination switch.
B Digital signal output section (optional DSBK-1601/1602/1803 boards required) DV IN/OUT Chapter 1 Overview a DV IN/OUT connector SDTI(QSDI)OUT b SDTI (QSDI) OUT connector SDI OUT 1 2 AUDIO OUT(AES/EBU) CH-1/2 CH-3/4 d AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors c SDI OUT connectors a DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin IEEE-1394) (optional DSBK-1803 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board required) This i.LINK-compatible connector (subsequently referred to also as the i.
C Analog audio signal output section AUDIO OUT CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 MONITOR OUT AUDIO a AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors a AUDIO OUT CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, male) These connectors output channel-1 to channel-4 analog audio signals, respectively. It is possible to use the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4 connectors for audio monitor output for channels 1 and 2, respectively (use the OUTPUT CH3/4 menu item (see page 45).
Chapter 1 Overview 18 Location and Function of Parts
Playback Chapter 2 Playback This section describes the necessary settings and operations 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 and settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings.” Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.
DVCAM cassettes The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes. REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE to prohibit recording on the tape. Mini size Standard size Chapter 2 Playback Cassette memory This memory is used to store ClipLink log data. For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix “ClipLink Guide” (page 73).
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. Outer guides Mini size (Insert the cassette into the middle of the cassette compartment.
Settings for Playback Video monitor 2 Player (DSR-1600/1600P) 1 dB 0 -12 -20 -30 -40 -60 OVER dB dB 0 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 1 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 2 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 3 -60 OVER dB 0 1 0 -1 -2 4 PB FS 48k44.1k32k Chapter 2 Playback 22 Playback 1 Power on this unit by pressing on the 2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below. side of the POWER switch.
Playback Procedure 1 dB 0 -12 -20 -30 -40 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 1 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 2 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 3 -60 OVER dB 0 1 0 -1 -2 4 PB FS 48k44.1k32k REMOTE button 2 1 Chapter 2 Playback Note When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector on this unit, press the REMOTE button to turn it on. When not, turn the button off. Insert a cassette.
If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator It means: Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory. ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette. To perform the following operations Chapter 2 Playback Operation Do this: Stop playback. Press the STOP button.
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 using the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item (see page 40). 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 40) to ON. The REPEAT indicator lights.
Once set, the point A or B time code value is held in the non-volatile memory of the unit until changed. It is not lost when the unit is powered off. Note When setting point A or B, you can only use a time code value. Even when COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SEL button, you cannot use a CNT value to set point A or B. To check the point A or B time code value Press the KA or Bk button on the menu control panel.
2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Operational Time counter display :BASIC Monitor screen With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows.
5 Press the j button to select “REPEAT TOP.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE :OFF REPEAT TOP :T.TOP REPEAT END :V.END A PRESET B PRESET >> REP TOP Time counter display Monitor screen 6 Press the Bk button. Chapter 2 Playback 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 7 Press the j button to select “A POINT.
8 Press the KA button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF REPEAT MODE .A REPEAT TOP :V.END REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET >> REP TOP Time counter display Monitor screen Chapter 2 Playback 9 Press the j 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 10Press the Bk button. The A PRESET MODE screen appears.
12Press the J or j button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit. Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously. To change other digits, return to step 11. 13Press the SET (YES) MARK 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.
Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information This unit allows time data and operation mode indications to be displayed on the monitor screen. Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display on the unit. Chapter 3 Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items (see page 42) to select the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications. Monitor screen contents The contents of the monitor screen are shown below.
A Time data type The following time data type indications are displayed. Display Operation mode Indication Description CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded. CNT Count value of the time counter THREADING Tape loading TCR Time code data from time code reader (factory default setting) UNTHREADING Tape unloading UBR User bit data from time code reader STANDBY OFF Standby off mode TCR. Time code data from VITC reader a) T. RELEASE Tape tension released UBR.
To display the desired time data in the time counter display Time data type indicators Time counter display dB 0 OVER -12 -20 -30 -40 -60 dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 1 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 2 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 3 -60 OVER dB 0 1 0 -1 -2 4 PB FS 48k44.
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. Search Operations via External Equipment Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation You can control the unit in the following operation modes from an editing control unit (ES-7, PVE-500, etc.
2 Turn the search dial in the desired direction at the speed corresponding to the desired playback speed. Playback in jog mode starts. 3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the search dial. To alternate between normal-speed playback and shuttle mode playback Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the desired shuttle playback speed, then switch between normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing the PLAY and SEARCH buttons alternately.
Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation 36 High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points
Menu Settings Chapter 4 Menu Organization As shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into two subsystems: the setup menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it. For details of the digital hours meter display, see “Regular Checks” (page 63).
Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU Level 1 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Level 2 REPEAT FUNCTION LOCAL ENABLE SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED Level 3 REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET SHUTTLE F.FWD/REW JOG RESPONSE PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW Chapter 4 Menu Settings DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA. DISPLAY CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE CHARA.
Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (Continued) AUDIO CONTROL LEVEL SELECT OUTPUT CH3/4 JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE DV PB ATT SETUP BANK OPERATION RECALL BANK1 RECALL BANK2 RECALL BANK3 RECALL BANK4 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2 SAVE BANK 3 SAVE BANK 4 REF LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL MENU GRADE HOURS METER T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING Chapter 4 Menu Settings Menu Organization 39
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 MAX SRCH SPEED [>Max SRCH]: Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode (shuttle) and F.FWD (fast forward)/REW (rewind) mode. SHUTTLE [>>SHUTTLE]: Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode (shuttle). X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed *X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed X16 [>>> X16]: Maximum 16 times normal speed F.FWD/REW [>>F.FWD/ REW]: Specify the maximum tape speed in F.FWD/REW mode.
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit Description of settings CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not to output text (such as time code values) from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting, pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output.) *ON [>> ON]: Output text. CHARA.
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit Description of settings ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued. issued or not. *ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued. REF ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages related to reference video signal are issued or not. *OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued. ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.
TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STILL [> From STILL]: Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode. Also select the type of tape protection mode. Description of settings STILL TIMER [>> STL 5 MIN [>>> 5 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from timer]: Set the time to 12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps switch from still search of 0.1 second.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings PROCESS CONTROL [>Proc ctrl] CONTROL DEV [>>Ctrl dev]: Select the method of controlling the internal digital video processor. *REMOTE [>>>REMOTE]: Use the optional UVR-60/60P or BVR-50/50P Remote Control Unit to remote control the internal digital video processor. MENU [>>> MENU]: Use the setup menu to change the settings for the internal digital video processor.
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. DV PB ATT [>DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to attenuate the audio output level. OFF [>> OFF]: Do not attenuate. *ON [>> ON]: Attenuate.
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 1 3,5,7 2,4,6 Use the following buttons on the menu control panel 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 k button. 5 This displays all items on menu level 1. For menu items on level 3, press the k button to go to the level 3, then press the J or j button to select the item whose setting you wish to change. Level-1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Operational Example: Display when “BRIGHTNESS” is selected Time counter display SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.DISPLAY :ON CHARA.POSITION CHARA.
8 9 To change other settings, press the K 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.
3 4 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” on page 47 using the arrow buttons to select an item and change its setting. 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.
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-1602 board installed in the unit, you can transfer video, audio, time code, and other compressed data from this unit to the ES-7.
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Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration which includes a DSR-1600/1600P unit as the player and a DSR-1800/1800P as the recorder. For details of connecting devices other than the DSR1600/1600P, refer to the instruction manual for each device.
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1600/1600P. In this configuration, the recorder is a DSR-1800/1800P unit, player 1 is a DSR-1600/1600P unit, and player 2 is an analog Betacam UVW-1600/1600P Videocassette Player unit. 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.
Source video monitor Main video monitor Audio system monitor Video signal generator (Sony Tektronix TSG130, etc.) DSR-1800/1800P (recorder) DPS-D7 or other delay unit a) 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 53.
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 In this example, analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio input/output connectors. The following shows an example of video/audio signal connections in an A/B roll editing system.
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 42) to ON (factory default setting).
Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when using composite signals and Y/C signals. 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.
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. Output the player 2 signal from the PVE-500, and repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output from player 2. This displays the black burst signal from the switcher. 3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.
Chapter 5 Connections and Settings 62 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases
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 on the menu control panel. The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display. Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Digital hours meter indications on the monitor screen All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the monitor screen.
To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button on the menu control panel. 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 problem Symptom Cause Remedy The unit’s tape transport control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REW, etc.) do not work. The REMOTE button is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP & EJECT or ALL DISABLE. a) Press the REMOTE button to turn it off, or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 40) to ALL ENABLE.
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 VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 42) 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. Abnormal settings selected in setup menu. Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections. ILL. SETUP! Cassette adaptor not usable. Use a tape without cassette adaptor. Adaptor! Moisture has been detected.
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 Dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections) 427 × 174 × 400 mm (167/8 × 67/8 × 153/4 inches) General 320(12 5/8) 174(6 7/8) 34(1 3/8) 400(15 3/4) Signal system 372(14 3/4) 18(23/32) DSR-1600: NTSC DSR-1600P: PAL Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (with all options installed) DSR-1600: 70 W/120 V DSR-1600P for Europe: 70 W/220 V Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 40 A (100 V), 40 A (240 V) (2)Hot switching inrush current, measured in ac
Video performance Input connectors Band width Analog video inputs REF. VIDEO IN BNC type (×2, loop-through) Black burst 0.286 V (DSR-1600) or 0.3 V (DSR1600P), 75 Ω, negative sync Composite sync S/N Y/C delay K-factor Composite (DSR-1600): 30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) Composite (DSR-1600P): 25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) S-video (DSR-1600): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM) S-video (DSR-1600P): 25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.5 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.
Analog audio outputs AUDIO OUT XLR 3-pin, male (× 4), +4/0/−3*/−6 dBm, 600 Ω loading, low impedance, balanced AUDIO MONITOR OUT Phono jack, −11 dBu ±1 dBu, 47 kΩ, unbalanced * Selectable on DSR-1600P only Digital audio outputs DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (with optional DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board installed) BNC type (×2), complying with AES3id-1995 Output for headphones HEADPHONES Stereo phone jack, −∞ to −13 dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced Time code output TIME CODE OUT BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR1600), EB
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 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.
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Index Numerics 9PIN button 13 A/B roll editing system 54 AC IN connector 14 AES 6, 16 Alarm messages 67 Analog audio signal output section 17 video signal output section 15 Arrow buttons 10 Aspect ratio 7 AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT connectors 16 Audio level meters 8 AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector 17 Audio monitor system connections 56 AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors 17 Audio performance 71 B Basic items 37 changing settings 47 C Cassette compartment 8 Cassette memory 20 indicator 12 Cassettes 19 ejecting 21 inse
Optional accessories 7 P Index PB FS display 8 PCM digital audio 5 PHONE LEVEL control knob 8 PLAY button 10 Playback 19 jog mode 13, 34 procedure 23 shuttle mode 13, 35 Playback format indicators 11 POWER switch 8 Power-on playback function 7 Precautions 69 Processor adjustment range 71 R Rack mount 7 Rear panel 14 REC/SAVE switch 20 REF.
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