3-073-885-14(1) DSR-45/45P Digital Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions GB Mode d’emploi FR DSR-45/45P 2002 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features .................................................................... 9 (GB) DVCAM Format ........................................................ 9 (GB) Other Features .......................................................... 11 (GB) Location and Function of Parts ............................ 12 (GB) Front Panel ............................................................... 12 (GB) Rear Panel ...............................................
Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals Setting the Time Code and User Bits ................... 58 (GB) Using the Internal Time Code Generator ................. 58 (GB) Synchronizing the Time Codes ............................. 62 (GB) Connecting to the Time Code Generator .................. 62 (GB) Notes on the Time Codes ......................................... 64 (GB) Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases of the Video Signals ......................................
Table of Contents Appendix Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format ........... 101 (GB) Notes on Wide-screen Aspect Ratio Information .................................................. 103 (GB) Specifications ....................................................... 104 (GB) Glossary ................................................................ 106 (GB) Index ...................................................................... 108 (GB) Submenu Index ....................................................
1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Overview Features The DSR-45/45P is a digital videocassette recorder using 1/4-inch tape. Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-45/45P produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). Equipped with five kinds of remote control connector (RS-422A/ RS-232C/LANC/CONTROL S/i.LINK), the DSR-45/ 45P allows you to configure various connection.
Features Chapter 1 Overview DV format compatibility Digital slow playback The unit can perform recording and playback in the DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an image in LP mode is not available.) The unit has a frame memory function that allows slow playback without noise. This is available only at +1/3time speed and –1/3-time speed. Choice of two cassette sizes TBC (Time Base Corrector) The unit can use both standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes.
Other Features Built-in color LCD monitor Duplicate, including cassette memory data Using an i.LINK cable, you can duplicate a tape that includes time code and cassette memory data, etc. If the original tape has blank portions, you can duplicate the tape skipping those portions.
Location and Function of Parts Location and Function of Parts Front Panel 1 Cassette compartment 4 Display window (see page 19 (GB)) Chapter 1 Overview 2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch qa EJECT button 3 ON/STANDBY switch and lamp 1 CH-1 4 TIMER selector CH1/2 CH-2 CH3/4 5 AUDIO MONITOR selector CH-3 MIN 3 Audio control section (see page 18 (GB)) MAX 6 PHONE LEVEL control knob CH-4 7 PHONES jack 2 Tape transport control section (see page 16 (GB)) 8 RESET button 0 INPUT SELECT selector 1 Monitor disp
3 ON/STANDBY switch and lamp Press this switch to turn the unit on. The ON/ STANDBY lamp lights up in green. When you press this switch again, the unit goes into the standby mode and the lamp lights up in red. Note When the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, this switch does not work. To enable this switch, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL or set LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu to ALL KEYS. 4 TIMER selector Use to select Auto Repeat or recording using an external AC timer (not supplied).
Location and Function of Parts Chapter 1 Overview – Audio recording level adjustment mode (AUTO/ MANU) – Audio mode (32 kHz/48 kHz) – Audio limiter – Color bars (Cannot be displayed) • If you change this selector, the screen may momentarily become bright or noise may appear. This noise will be recorded. • Do not change this selector setting during recording. Otherwise, the recorded image will be distorted or the signal output from the DV jack will be interrupted.
Notes 3 DISPLAY SELECT selector Selects the data items displayed on the LCD monitor or a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. MENU: displays the menu. DATA: displays time code, remaining tape time, type of input signal selected, audio mode, presence or absence of cassette memory, tape label, title, etc. AUDIO: displays audio levels. 5 J / j buttons When the DISPLAY SELECT selector 3 is set to MENU, you can select a menu item by pressing these buttons.
Location and Function of Parts 2 Tape transport control section 7 AUDIO DUB button/indicator Chapter 1 Overview 8 DUP button/indicator 6 REC button/indicator 5 PAUSE button/indicator 4 FF button/indicator 3 PLAY button/indicator 2 REW button/indicator 1 STOP button 1 STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation. 2 REW (rewind) button/indicator When you press this button, the indicator lights and the tape starts rewinding.
• If you set FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu to SHUTTLEMAX, you can display the picture while fast-forwarding the tape. 5 PAUSE button/indicator When you press this button during recording, playing, or audio dubbing, the current operation goes into the pause mode. Pressing this button again resumes the operation. The indicator lights while the unit is in the pause mode. For details on the duplicate function, see “Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)” on page 69 (GB).
Location and Function of Parts 3 Audio control section 1 AUDIO INPUT switch Chapter 1 Overview CH-1 CH-2 2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs CH-3 CH-4 1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU) switch Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode. AUTO: Adjusts the recording level automatically. The AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs (CH-1 to CH-4) 2 are disabled. To link the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of the audio channels (CH-1/2 or CH-3/4), set AGC CH1,2 (AGC CH3,4) on the AUDIO SET menu to LINKED.
4 Display window 1 END SEARCH button 8 RESET button 3 q (cassette) indicator 7 COUNTER SELECT selector 4 DVCAM indicator 6 Time counter display 5 Remote control detector Drop frame indicator 1 END SEARCH button When you press this button, the unit searches the tape and plays back the last five-second recorded picture. After playback, the unit turns to the stop mode. Use this function to record another image at the end of the last recorded portion or to check the image itself.
Location and Function of Parts Chapter 1 Overview 7 COUNTER SELECT selector Selects the time data to be indicated on the time counter display. Selected time data is also displayed on the LCD monitor or on the counter display of a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. COUNTER: Count value of the counter (seven digits). The value is displayed on a ±12-hour cycle.
Note The unit can read the time code input to this connector only when the time code is output at normal play speed. TC OUT (time code output) connector: Connects to the time code input connector on external devices such as a time code reader or a VCR. The unit outputs the time code depending on the operating state as follows: Playing: The time code on the tape is output.
Location and Function of Parts Chapter 1 Overview • If DV input has been selected, color and luminance may be distorted in the EE mode, depending on the monitor. • The data items superimposed on a monitor connected to this jack are the same as the items superimposed on the LCD monitor. You cannot make two monitors display different data items individually. • The adjustment of PB LEVEL on the VIDEO SET menu does not affect the MONITOR VIDEO output.
2 Audio signal input/output section 1 INPUT LEVEL selector Chapter 1 Overview 2 AUDIO IN jacks 3 AUDIO OUT connectors 1 INPUT LEVEL (–10/–2/+4) selector Selects one from among –10 dB, –2 dB, or +4 dB according to the audio level of the signal input via the AUDIO IN jacks 2. 3 AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3pin, male) Outputs audio signals (CH-1 to CH-4).
Location and Function of Parts 3 Remote control section Chapter 1 Overview 1 RS-232C connector 2 RS-422A connector 4 Remote selector 3 LANC jack Notes • When controlling the unit using a device connected to the RS-232C connector 1 or the RS-422A connector 2, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. (Regardless of the setting of the REMOTE/LOCAL switch, you can use a device connected to the LANC jack 3 to control the unit.
Supplied Remote Commander Chapter 1 Overview EJECT 1 EJECT button qs 1 switch qa DATA CODE button 0 INDEX WRITE button 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons × × × × 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds 4 PAUSE button 9 REC buttons 5 REW button 8 STOP button VTR RMT-DS5 6 PLAY button 1 EJECT button Note When there is no cassette inside the unit, you cannot open/close the cassette compartment, even if you press this button. In this case, press the EJECT button on the front panel of the unit instead.
Location and Function of Parts 0 INDEX WRITE button Press this button during recording to mark an index. 2 For details on an index, see “Marking an index” on page 44 (GB). Install two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with the correct polarity. Be sure to install the battery from the # side. Chapter 1 Overview qa DATA CODE button Press this button to display the data codes (recording date/time, camera data).
Displaying Various Data You can select data items to be displayed using the DISPLAY SELECT selector. Menu screen To display the menu screen, set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to MENU. You can change or confirm the menu item settings on this screen. For details on the menu, see “Chapter 6 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus” on page 76 (GB).
Displaying Various Data 6 Index indicator Displays INDEX MARK when an index has been marked. Chapter 1 Overview 7 Caution indicator Displays a caution. Audio screen To display the audio screen, set the DISPLAY SELECT selector to AUDIO. You can confirm or adjust the audio levels and confirm the audio input signal settings on this screen. For details on cautions, see “Alarm Messages” on page 97 (GB).
Notes Notes 3 Link symbol If the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of a pair of channels is linked, this symbol is placed between the channels. In the EE mode, if AGC CH1, 2 on the AUDIO SET menu is set to LINKED and the AUDIO INPUT switch is set to AUTO, channels 1 and 2 can be linked for AGC operation and for stereo sound where channel 1 is set for the left sound and channel 2 is set for the right sound.
2 Chapter Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes on Video Cassettes Usable cassettes Cassette memory Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM cassettes with this unit. The PDV-184 can record programs for 184 minutes and the PDVM-40 can record for 40 minutes (DVCAM format). You can get the highest quality pictures with this digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes. Using other cassettes does not ensure sufficient reliability.
Checking the tape for slack Mini cassette (Insert the mini cassette into the center of the cassette compartment.) 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. Standard cassette Paper clip, etc. Tape window facing upward The cassette is automatically loaded into the unit and the cassette compartment closes.
Notes on Video Cassettes Notes on Playback/Recording No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not successful due to a malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc. Copyright precautions Chapter 2 Playback and Recording On recording You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this unit.
Playback This section describes the connections, 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 videocassette player. Connections for Playback To digital video equipment with a DV jack Monitor DSR-45/45P (rear panel) i.
Playback To video equipment without a DV jack You can connect this unit to video equipment without a DV jack. Use this unit as follows. The following illustration shows an example of a configuration for dubbing a tape with its time code in the externally-synchronized playback mode. In this configuration, the recorder is a VCR equipped with XLR input connectors.
Notes Playback Procedures This section describes the procedures used to play back a tape and send signals to another VCR. For details on the procedures required when using a computer as a recorder, refer to the instruction manual of your computer or the user’s manuals of the software installed on it. When controlling this unit from an editing controller connected to the RS-232C or RS-422A connectors, see “Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System” on page 46 (GB).
Playback Playback Functions No indicator Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape Chapter 2 Playback and Recording If you record on a tape using a Sony digital camcorder (DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.), data codes can be recorded on the tape. The data codes consist of recording date/time and camera data (the shutter speed, SteadyShot, iris, white balance, program AE mode, gain, date and time).
Playing at various speeds You can enjoy playback functions using the Remote Commander. Operation Play at 1/10 of normal speed Press × 1/10 button during playback. Play at 1/3 of normal speed Press × 1/3 button during playback. Play at normal speed Press × 1 button during playback. Play at twice the normal speed Press × 2 button during playback. Play frame by frame Press FRAME c/C buttons during pause. If you keep pressing one of these buttons, playback continues, frame by frame.
Playback A chronological list appears on the monitor screen. 1 When selecting INDEX SEARCH I NDEX SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 v 00/ 2/28 00/ 3/ 7 00/ 3/11 00/ 5/ 5 00/ 7/ 3 00/10/28 1:00 12:59 3:05 19:00 10:15 12:20 CH LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE When selecting INDEX SEARCH INDEX 00 SEARCH q Chapter 2 Playback and Recording The displayed forms of the date and time can be changed by setting DATE DISP and TIME DISP on the DISPLAY SET menu. For the DSR-45P, “PROG” is displayed instead of “CH.
Signals that can be recorded on this unit are as follows. Signals for In cassette memory On tape Index search* Yes Yes Title search No No Date search No Yes Photo search No No • To locate scenes that did not fit in the cassette memory, or to locate scenes in order of their position on the tape, set CM SEARCH on the CM SET menu to OFF. You can use the same procedure to search for a scene on a tape without cassette memory. For details on the CM SET menu, see “CM SET menu” on page 81 (GB).
Playback Auto Repeat using an external AC timer If you connect an external AC timer (not supplied) to this unit, you can repeat playback automatically at a preset time. 1 Connect this unit to an external AC timer (not supplied). DSR-45/45P (rear panel) Chapter 2 Playback and Recording AC timer to an AC outlet 2 Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this unit to REPEAT. 3 Set the starting time on the external AC timer.
Recording This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit for dubbing or as a stand-alone recorder. Connections for Recording To digital video equipment with a DV jack Monitor DSR-45/45P (rear panel) i.
Recording To video equipment without a DV jack You can connect this unit to video equipment without a DV jack. Use this unit as a recorder as follows.
• Distorted signals (e.g., when played back at a speed other than normal) may not be recorded or may be distorted. 5 Select the desired mode by setting AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu. Settings for Recording Preparation on the recorder (this unit) Power on the video monitor, then set the monitor’s input according to the input signals. 2 Set up the player to play back a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the player. 3 4 Turn this unit on.
Recording Recording Procedures This section describes the procedures used to record signals sent from another VCR to this unit. For details on the procedures required when using a computer as a player, refer to the instruction manual of your computer or the user’s manuals of the software installed on it. For details on the input and output of the wide-screen aspect ratio information, see “Notes on Wide-screen Aspect Ratio Information” on page 103 (GB).
AC timer recording By connecting this unit to an external AC timer (not supplied), you can start recording at a preset time. 1 Connect this unit to an external AC timer (not supplied). DSR-45/45P (rear panel) If the tape ends before the recording source stops operation The tape stops. To stop recording during timer recording Press the STOP button on this unit. To release the AC timer recording mode Set the TIMER selector on the front panel of this unit to OFF.
3 Chapter Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Notes on Usage in the Editing System If you use the unit in an editing system, the following functions are limited. Notes on general • When using the RS-422A/232C connectors to connect this unit to other equipment, you cannot place the unit as a recorder. • This unit is not equipped with a synchronization function.
• When the COUNTER SELECT selector on the front panel of this unit is set to COUNTER, the value determined by calculation based on the time code is displayed. The value is a simple approximation. Therefore, if you intend to use this unit as a player in the editing system, set the COUNTER SELECT selector to TC and also set the edit mode (EDIT REFERENCE) of the editing controller to time code (TC).
Connections for Digital Non-linear Editing For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use. Edit functions are specified by the editing software. For details on the editing methods used, refer to the instruction manual of the editing software. The unit can be connected to an editing controller via DV jacks to configure a digital non-linear editing system.
Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that uses this unit as the player. Note The preroll time of the setting on the editing controller is required to be more than five seconds. For details of connecting devices other than the DSR-45/ 45P, refer to the instruction manual of each device.
Connections for a Cut Editing System Settings on the Editing Control Unit For details on the settings of the Editing Control Unit, refer to “Adjusting Edit Timing” on page 56 (GB). Settings on the DSR-45/45P (player) and a recorder Switch DSR-45/45P Recorder REMOTE/LOCAL REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE RS-422A For details, refer to the instruction manual of the recorder.
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The following is an example of a configuration of an A/B roll editing system using the DSR-45/45P and a recorder. The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in this system. The specific connections and the recorder settings for this system are described on the following pages.
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System Reference video signal connection When you perform editing, be sure to use a reference video signal. For details on reference video signals, see “About reference video signals” on page 50 (GB). If you intend to make this unit perform playback synchronized with an external reference video signal, set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON. REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω termination switch: ON REF.
Control signal connections The following shows an example of the control signal connections needed to enable the editing controller to control all other A/B roll editing system devices.
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System 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 output connectors.
Connection of a video monitor Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to video signals, you can check time data, the DSR-45/45P’s operation mode, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen. DSR-45/45P Video monitor 75 Ω termination switch: ON (or attach a 75 Ω terminator) Input switches: Set according to the type of input signals.
Adjusting Edit Timing For details, refer to the instruction manuals of the editing controller you use. Using this unit as a player 1 with the FXE120/120P Using this unit as a player with the RM450/450CE • When using this unit as player 2, the relevant menu item is indicated in ( ). • When using an FXE-100/100P that has been upgraded with an FXE-KIT1, the relevant menu item is indicated in [ ]. 1 2 Set the SYNCHRO selector to ON.
3 Change SETUP menu item 301 (302) [401 as player 1, 402 as player 2] from BYTE 01 to BYTE 10, and calculate the adjustment value. How to calculate the adjustment value If the actual IN point shifts forward to the IN point preset on the player; Using this unit as a player with the BVE600 1 Set the sync grade (menu 2) to mode number 4, PREROLL & PLAY in auxiliary mode. 2 Set the VCR device constants in the setting mode. For details on device constants, see page 47 (GB).
Setting the Time Code and User Bits 4 Chapter Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals Setting the Time Code and User Bits Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals This unit can set, display, record and play back the time code and user bits. The unit can also output the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal when it is played back at normal speed, and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.
2 To cancel the time code setting Select CANCEL in step 7, then press the EXEC button. Press the J/j buttons to select TC/UB SET, then press the EXEC button. The following menu appears. TC RMT CM DISP V A VTR ETC 3 To reset the time code Select RESET in step 4, then press the EXEC button.
Setting the Time Code and User Bits 3 Press the J/j buttons to select UB PRESET, then press the EXEC button. To select the time code/user bits to be recorded on the tape The following menu appears. You can set the time code and user bits to be recorded on the tape by setting TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu. INTERNAL: Uses the internal time code/user bits. TC&UB EXT: Uses the external time code/user bits. TC EXT: Uses the external time code and internal user bits.
• When this item is set to EXTERNAL, the INPUT SELECT selector on the front panel is set to DV, and no signal is input via the DV jack, or the software of the editing controller does not output a time code, if you start recording, bars (– –:– –:– –:– –) are recorded as time code. At the point that the input of a signal begins, the time code of that signal will be recorded.
Synchronizing the Timethe Codes Synchronizing Time You can synchronize the internal time code generator of the unit with an external time code signal (LTC). Connecting to the Time Code Generator DSR-45/45P (rear panel) Codes To synchronize the internal time code to an external time code 1 2 Set the INPUT SELECT selector to other than DV. 3 Set TC/UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu to TC&UB EXT or TC EXT. 4 Set TC RUN on the TC/UB SET menu to FREE RUN.
DSR-45/45P time codes This unit has a DV jack. The time code output and recorded on the tape differs as shown below when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV and when it is set to other than DV.
Synchronizing the Time Codes Notes on the Time Codes Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals Time codes output from the unit have the following restrictions: • The unit outputs an EE signal when it is in recording or recording pause modes, or when you press the REC button.
• If the external time code input is discontinuous or does not advance correctly, the time code input may be delayed compared to the time code recorded on the tape or the time code shown on the display of this unit. If there is a discontinuous time code on your recorded tape, you may not be able to edit or search correctly, depending on the device connected to this unit.
Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases of the Video Signals When you adjust the phases of the video signals, follow the steps below. A IN Vectorscope with SCH mode Vectorscope with SCH mode B IN Reference video signal generator VIDEO OUT B Through EXT. REF IN EXT. REF Through DSR-45/45P VIDEO IN REF.IN Performing a phase adjustment operation 1 4 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope. Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals The vectorscope goes into the “SCH” mode.
5 Set EXT SYNC on the VIDEO SET menu to ON, then play back a tape on this unit. 6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope. The vectorscope displays the sync phase and subcarrier phase (composite signals only) of the signal from this unit. 7 Adjust the SYNC control using H PHASE on the VIDEO SET menu for rough adjustment, then adjust H PHASE F for fine adjustment, so that the output from this unit on channel (A) is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel (B).
Adjusting the Signals You can adjust each signal level of the component output signal and the chrominance signal gain level of the composite signal. Connect the reference video (black burst) signal oneto-one with a device that generates the reference video signal, or make a loop-through connection. If the device has a terminal switch, terminate the connection properly. You need both a waveform monitor and a vectorscope to display the component signals.
5 Chapter Duplication and Audio Dubbing Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) To set the duplicate mode This unit has three duplicate modes. Set DUPLICATE on the VTR SET menu to select a duplicate mode as follows. AUTOq (AUTO TAPE COPY WITH CASSETTE MEMORY COPY): The player and the recorder automatically rewind the tape to the beginning to start duplicating. The cassette memory is also duplicated.
Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) 3 While holding the DUP button down, press the PLAY button on this unit. This unit and the player will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning. This unit enters the duplicate-standby mode. The player enters the playback pause mode. Then the DUP and PLAY indicators on this unit light and the duplication starts.
Notes • You cannot pause during a duplicate process. • Before you start duplication, make sure that the player has finished loading the cassette. • The duplication starts after the i.LINK communication is established so that the first part of the source tape is dropped on the copied tape. Play back the source tape from the preceding point. • If the player has an auto repeat function, set the function to off. • You may not be able to duplicate the first part of the source tape.
Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) Warnings about duplication If an error occurs during duplication, a STOP/ CAUTION number and warning message will be displayed on the LCD monitor and the MONITOR VIDEO output screen. Except for STOP/CAUTION No. 60 (RECORDER: SHORTER TAPE), “Err” is displayed on the display window. STOP/ CAUTION No. The following table lists these warnings and messages. If a warning message is displayed, check this table and take the appropriate action.
STOP/ CAUTION No. Warning Message Cause/Remedy 41 Z The recorder (this unit) detected self-diagnostics. t For details on selfdiagnostics, see page 100 (GB). 42 %Z Moisture condensation has occurred in the recorder (this unit). t If a cassette is in the unit, remove the cassette and power on and wait more than one hour. 43 RECORDER: HEAD CLOG The recorder’s (this unit) video heads are clogged. t Clean the video heads with the supplied cleaning cassette (see page 98 (GB)).
Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing You can record just sound on a recorded tape. (Audio dubbing) Note You can dub the sound onto a DVCAM-formatted tape (recorded) in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/ 12 bits). You cannot dub the sound on a tape in the 48 kHz audio mode (2-channel/16 bits). If the audio mode of the recorded tape is 32 kHz, you can dub the sound regardless of the AUDIO MODE setting on the AUDIO SET menu.
Dubbing sound 1 Connect the unit and the sound source using a phono jack cable (not supplied). 2 Set the INPUT SELECT selector to a setting other than DV. 3 Switch the INPUT LEVEL selector to select the audio input signal level (–10, –2 or +4). 4 5 Play back the tape inserted in this unit. 6 While holding the AUDIO DUB button down, press the PLAY button to turn the unit to the audio dubbing pause mode.
Operating the Menus 6 Chapter Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating the Menus The unit allows you to set various parameters in the menus. Before you start using the unit, set the internal clock in CLOCK SET on the OTHERS menu. Except for clock setting, you can use all other factory-set default parameters but change them as needed.
Changing the menu settings 1 Pressing the J/j buttons, select the menu icon you want to change, then press the EXEC button. 2 Pressing the J/j buttons, select the submenu you want to change, then press the EXEC button.
Operating the Menus Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated with rectangles. TC/UB SET menu Note All items other than JOG TC OUT can be set only when you record in DVCAM format. Icon/Menu TC TC/UB SET Submenu (page) Setting TC PRESET Resets/Sets the time code value. (page 58 (GB)) RESET: Resets the time code value to 00:00:00:00. PRESET: Sets the time code value. RETURN : Returns to the TC/UB SET menu without changing the time code value.
Icon/Menu TC TC/UB SET Submenu (page) Setting DV IN TC Selects whether to record internal time code or external time code while the unit records the (page 60 (GB)) signals input via the DV jack in DVCAM format. INTERNAL : Records the time code generated by the internal time code generator. (The value of the time code or user bits depends on the settings of other menu items, such as TC PRESET, UB PRESET, or TC MAKE.) EXTERNAL: Records the time code with video and audio signals input via the DV jack.
Operating the Menus Icon/Menu TC TC/UB SET Submenu (page) Setting JOG TC OUT Controls the time code output from the TC OUT connector when the tape is played at a (page 61 (GB)) speed other than normal. OFF : Does not output the time code. ON: Outputs the time code. Note Continuous time code is output only when the tape is played at a normal speed. When the unit is in the search mode, discontinuous time code is output.
Icon/Menu RMT REMOTE Submenu (page) 232C RATE Setting Selects the baud rate via the RS-232C connector. 9600 : 9600 bps 19200: 19200 bps Note For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a player and the FXE-120/120P or FXE-100/ 100P as an editing controller, set the baud rate of both devices to 19200 bps. CM SET menu Icon/Menu CM CM SET Submenu (page) Setting CM SEARCH Selects the mode used to search scenes. ON : Searches scenes using the cassette memory.
Operating the Menus Icon/Menu CM CM SET Submenu (page) Setting TAPE LABEL Makes a tape label. (You can enter up to 10 characters on a tape label.) If you select this item, one of the following symbols appears. If no cassette is loaded, nothing is displayed. : Cassette with cassette memory : Cassette without cassette memory You can make a tape label as follows: 1 On the TAPE LABEL screen, select a line that has the alphabet character you want by pressing the J/j buttons and the EXEC button.
Icon/Menu CM CM SET Submenu (page) Setting ITEM ERASE Erase a cassette memory item. If you select this item, one of the following symbols appears. If no cassette is loaded, nothing is displayed. : Cassette with cassette memory : Cassette without cassette memory The available items are as follows: INDEX ALL: Erases the index data. TITLE ALL: Erases the title data. DATE ALL: Erases the date data. PHOTO ALL: Erases the photo data.
Operating the Menus Icon/Menu CM CM SET Submenu (page) ERASE ALL Setting Erases all the items in the cassette memory. If you select this item, one of the following symbols appears. If no cassette is loaded, nothing is displayed. : Tape with cassette memory : Tape without cassette memory Erase all items in the cassette memory as follows: 1 To erase all items, select OK, otherwise select RETURN. (If you select OK, the unit will check again to see if you really want to erase all items.
DISPLAY SET menu Icon/Menu DISPLAY SET DISP Submenu (page) Setting DATA CODE Selects whether or not to display the data codes on the LCD monitor and the MONITOR (page 36 (GB)) VIDEO output. OFF : Does not display the data codes. DATE: Displays the date when recorded. CAMERA: Displays the camera data. Sets the stop, fast-forward and rewind modes. EE/PB SEL (page 17 (GB)) EE : Outputs EE pictures (sound, time code). PB: Mutes the image and sound.
Operating the Menus Icon/Menu DISP DISPLAY SET Submenu (page) DATE DISP Setting Selects the form of the date displayed on the search screen or of the data codes and so on. Y/M/D: Displays YY/MM/DD (year/month/day). M/D/Y: Displays MM/DD/YY (month/day/year). D/M/Y: Displays DD/MM/YY (day/month/year). Note The default is M/D/Y for the DSR-45; and D/M/Y for the DSR-45P. TIME DISP Selects the form of the time displayed on the search screen or of the data codes and so on. 24H : Displays 24-hour time.
Icon/Menu V VIDEO SET Submenu (page) Setting PB LEVEL Adjusts the output video signal levels. (This is available only when the mode is playback, (page 68 (GB)) playback pause, slow playback, cue, or review.) SETUP: Switches the luminance signal setup level (0% or 7.5%). (This item is only for the DSR-45. The setup level for the DSR-45P is fixed to 0%.) Y LEVEL: Adjusts the Y signal level of the component signals.
Operating the Menus Icon/Menu V VIDEO SET Submenu (page) Setting Reverses the subcarrier phase in the externally-synchronized playback mode. SC PHASE (page 66 (GB)) 0 DEG : The subcarrier phase is not reversed. 180 DEG: The subcarrier phase is reversed. Note You can adjust this item only in the externally-synchronized playback mode. SC PHASE F Finely adjusts the subcarrier phase in the externally-synchronized playback mode.
Icon/Menu A AUDIO SET Submenu (page) Setting REF LEVEL Switches the center levels of the audio level meters displayed on the fine audio levels (page 29 (GB)) screen. –12dB: Sets the level to –12 dB. –18dB: Sets the level to –18 dB. –20dB: Sets the level to –20 dB. Notes • The default is –20 dB for DSR-45; –18 dB for DSR-45P. • The standard output level of the AUDIO OUT connectors is +4 dBu. This is equivalent to –20 dB for the DSR-45, or –18 dB for the DSR-45P from full bit (maximum audio level).
Operating the Menus VTR SET menu Icon/Menu VTR VTR SET Submenu (page) REC MODE Setting Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and DV (SP mode only). When you play back a tape, the DVCAM/DV setting will be automatically switched; you do not need to use this item. DVCAM : Records in DVCAM format. DV SP: Records in DV format (SP mode). Notes • The unit can record only in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format. • You cannot change the setting while recording.
Icon/Menu VTR VTR SET Submenu (page) Setting DUPLICATE Switches the duplicate mode. (page 69 (GB)) AUTOq : Starts duplication after rewinding the tape to the beginning in the player and recorder. (The cassette memory is also duplicated.) AUTOq: Starts duplication after rewinding the tape to the beginning in the player and recorder. (The cassette memory is not duplicated.) MANUALq: Duplicates the tape from any point. (The cassette memory is not duplicated.
Operating the Menus OTHERS menu Icon/Menu OTHERS Submenu (page) Setting COMMANDER Selects the control device. (page 26 (GB)) WIRELESS : Enables the control of the Remote Commander. CONTROL S: Enables the control of the Remote Control Unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) connected to the CONTROL S IN jack. (The Remote Commander is disabled.) Note The unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4, not only the supplied one.
7 Chapter Chapter 7 Maintenance Maintenance Troubleshooting Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. Symptom Cause/Remedy The power cannot be turned on. • The AC power cord is disconnected. t Connect the AC power cord. • The REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE. t Set the switch to LOCAL. The unit will not operate even if the power has been turned on. • The REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE. t Set the switch to LOCAL. • Moisture condensation has occurred.
Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Maintenance Symptom Cause/Remedy EE pictures and EE sound are not output. • EE/PB SEL on the DISPLAY SET menu is set to PB. t Set EE/PB SEL to EE. • The setting of the INPUT SELECT selector does not match the signal input. t Set the selector according to the signal input. The audio is noisy. • A damaged tape is loaded. t Remove the cassette and insert another one. • The video heads are dirty. t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette.
Cause/Remedy The edit timing with the DV connection is not accurate. Editing accuracy with the DV connection is not guaranteed. After playing at 1/10 of normal speed in forward or reverse for more than one minute, normal playback forward starts. To protect a tape, the unit is set to start normal playback after playing at 1/10 of normal speed in forward or reverse for more than one minute. Play back the tape at 1/3 of normal speed.
Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Maintenance Symptom Cause/Remedy When you set the INPUT LEVEL selector: • You do not know how to adjust the input level. • The recorded level is too low. • The recorded sound is distorted. Confirm the level of the sound output from the player by referring to the player’s instruction manual. According to that output level, set the INPUT LEVEL selector on the rear panel of this unit so as to obtain an optimum level.
Alarm Messages If an error occurs, a warning appears on the LCD monitor and the MONITOR VIDEO output (if the CHARACTER DISPLAY (MONITOR OUT) switch is set to ON). Check them with the following list. Beep Display window Beep Err Moisture condensation t Remove the cassette, then wait more than one hour with the unit powered on. Beep Err You tried to record without a cassette. t Insert a cassette. No beep — The tape is reaching the end during recording. t Provide a new cassette.
Notes on Notes on Use Use Notes on the Videocassette Recorder Chapter 7 Maintenance Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources If you do, its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged. Do not use the unit in an extremely hot place If the unit is left in a car parked with the windows closed (especially in summer), its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged or it may not work correctly.
After using a tape prone to clog the heads After using such a tape causes the symptoms illustrated below, clean the heads. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture If these pictures appear on the screen, use the cleaning cassette. Chapter 7 Maintenance When the symptoms caused by clogged video heads appear Even if you clean the heads periodically, clogging of the heads may occur anyway. Clean the heads when: • mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
Notes on Use Chapter 7 Maintenance Moisture condensation is likely to occur under the following conditions: • The unit or cassette is brought from the cold outdoors to a warm indoor location. • The unit or cassette is brought from the airconditioned indoors to the hot outdoors. • The unit is used in a place subject to cold currents from an air conditioner. When bringing the unit or cassette from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa, put it in a plastic bag and seal the bag tightly.
Appendix Appendix Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format The DVCAM format was developed as a more reliable and higher end format than the consumer DV format. Here we explain the DVCAM and DV formats: the differences, compatibility and limitations on editing. Differences between DVCAM and DV format DVCAM and DV cassettes Both DVCAM and DV cassettes can be used on DVCAM or DV video equipment. The recording format is defined according to recorder format as described below.
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format • If you use a DVCAM cassette to record images in the DV format (SP mode), the recording time will be extended to 1.5 times the time indicated on the DVCAM cassette. Compatibility on playback Some tapes cannot be played on DVCAM or DV video equipment. Appendix On DV video equipment (Consumer VCR) On DVCAM video equipment (This unit) Can be played back. Can be played back DVformatted (A tape recorded in the only when recorded in LP mode cannot be SP mode.
Notes on Wide-screen Aspect Ratio Information If a video signal input to the unit (through the COMPONENT, S VIDEO, VIDEO, or DV jack) or a video signal on the tape being played back contains wide-screen aspect ratio information, the unit records the video signal with the information or adds the information to the output video signal as indicated in the table below.
Specifications Specifications System Recording format DVCAM/DV (SP) format, rotating 2-head helical scan, digital component recording Video signal DSR-45: EIA STANDARD, NTSC color system DSR-45P: CCIR STANDARD, PAL colour system Appendix Video Quantization 8-bit Sampling frequency DSR-45: 13.5 MHz (4:1:1 Component) DSR-45P: 13.
LCD screen Picture 5.1 cm (2 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 22 W (during playback) Operating temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions Approx. 212 × 98 × 392.8 mm (8 3/8 × 3 7/8 × 15 1/2 inches) (w/h/d, including projecting parts and controls) 11.
Glossary Glossary Audio recording mode In the DVCAM format, the sound is recorded in either 16 bit (Fs48k) or 12 bit (Fs32k) mode. EBU European Broadcasting Union. Established by broadcasting and related organizations in Europe. B-Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y (luminance) signal from the B (blue) signal. One of the component signals.
Subcarrier A sine wave imposed on the luminance portion of a video signal and modulated to carry color information. Its amplitude represents color saturation and its phase, hue. Superimpose To put a set of characters onto a picture so that both can be seen at the same time. S-video A signal format in which Y (luminance) and C (chrominance) signals are separated to reduce interference between them so that noiseless images are reproduced.
Index A, B I, J, K T A/B roll editing system ................. 51 (GB) i.LINK .......................................... 21 (GB) Time code ..................................... 58 (GB) AC timer ........................ 39 (GB), 45 (GB) Index ............................................. 44 (GB) Time counter display .................... 19 (GB) AGC .............................................. 89 (GB) Index search .................................. 37 (GB) Title search ...........................
Submenu Index A, B L, M, N, O AC ON MODE ............................. 92 (GB) LABEL DISP ............................... 81 (GB) AGC CH1,2 .................................. 89 (GB) LCD BRIGHT .............................. 92 (GB) AGC CH3,4 .................................. 89 (GB) LCD COLOR (LCD COLOUR) .. 92 (GB) AUDIO DUB ................................ 88 (GB) LIMITER ...................................... 89 (GB) AUDIO MODE ............................ 88 (GB) LOCAL ENBL ................
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