3-993-538-13 (1) Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500 digital HD videocassette recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in PDF format. For more details, see page 11, “Using the CDROM Manual”.
Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD. Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires Length Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features............................................................................................ 8 HDV Format.......................................................................................... 8 DVCAM/DV Format............................................................................. 8 Variety of Interfaces .............................................................................. 9 Other Features ........................................................
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Recording ....................................................................................... 41 Settings for Recording......................................................................... 41 Carrying out Recording ....................................................................... 43 Playback ......................................................................................... 45 Settings for Playback..........................................................
Chapter 7 Menus Menu Organization ........................................................................ 70 Menu Contents ............................................................................... 73 Setup Menu.......................................................................................... 73 Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu ........................... 85 Changing Menu Settings............................................................... 86 Buttons Used to Change Settings ........
Chapter 1 Overview Overview Features The HVR-1500 is a digital HD videocassette recorder, using the HDV 1) and DVCAM 2)/DV formats. The video signals are digitally processed as separate chrominance and luminance signals (component video), to provide stable high picture quality. The unit is equipped as standard with an i.
Notes • The cue audio on a DVCPRO recorded tape cannot be played back. • Recording in DVCPRO format is not supported. • A DV (LP) recorded tape cannot be played back. There are two sizes of cassette: standard (L) and mini (S). You can use either size with this unit. The unit also accepts standard (L) and medium (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. • A cassette adapter is not required.
Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an external device is also possible using the TC IN/OUT connectors. For DVCAM format, VITC is also supported. This unit further supports embedded TC (RP188 LTC) for SD-SDI input and output. Chapter 1 Overview Reference signal connection The reference video input connector of the unit is provided with a loop-through connector which can be used to connect the input reference video signal to other equipment.
Using the CD-ROM Manual Chapter 1 Overview The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500 digital HD videocassette recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in PDF format. Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the operating instructions contained on the CD-ROM. • Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://www.adobe.
Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel Chapter 1 Overview 6 Cassette compartment POWER EJECT 7 EJECT button 1 POWER switch LOCAL 9PIN i.LINK i.
When the audio level meters are displayed on the LCD monitor, the channel indicators below the level meters are highlighted to indicate the channel selection. d PHONES jack (stereo phone jack) Connect stereo headphones to the jack for audio monitoring during recording, playback and editing. A channel to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT button.
A Video/audio input selection section i.LINK INPUT SELECT VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4 Chapter 1 Overview d CH2 3/4 button c CH1 1/2 button 2 VIDEO button 1 i.LINK button INPUT SELECT buttons a i.LINK button At the same time as selecting the i.LINK input, this button selects the recording format for i.LINK input recording. When pressed, the button itself lights, indicating that the i.LINK input (from the HDV/DV connector) is selected.
B Audio input/output level control section 1 REC/PB LEVEL control knobs REC/PB LEVEL 2 3 4 Chapter 1 Overview 1 VARIABLE REC PRESET PB 2 VARIABLE switch a REC/PB LEVEL (recording/playback audio level) control knobs These knobs used to control audio levels function differently depending on the setting of the VARIABLE switch as follows. VARIABLE switch setting Functions of control knobs PRESET Control knobs are not effective.
C LCD monitor Status display mode: 1 System frequency display 7 Recording/playback signal format display Chapter 1 Overview 2 Audio level meters OVER OVER 0 60i 720 30p 720 INPUT -12 -20 OUTPUT -30 -40 8 HD-SDI output format display CH-1 AES/EBU CH-2 ANALOG 9 Input signal display COMPONENT SD q; Output signal display CH-1 / 2 -60 CH1 60p COMPOSITE TC CH2 EDIT MODE REPEAT VITC qa Cassette type 48K 12:34:56:00 4 Repeat indicator qs Time counter display qd Audio mode 6 VITC indic
d Repeat (repeat playback) indicator Lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 73) is set to ON to enable the repeat playback function. e Time data type indicator Indicates the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display. TC: SMPTE timecode UB: User bit data CNT: Count value of the time counter VITC: VITC timecode VIUB: VITC user bit data f VITC indicator Lights when VITC is being read or recorded regardless of time data shown in the time counter display.
Notes Chapter 1 Overview • When i.LINK input is selected, the audio input signal is automatically input from the i.LINK connector, and no indicator is displayed in audio area. • Recording in HDV format is not possible when SG is selected. j Output signal display Indicates the output video and audio signal format selected with the INTERFACE SELECT menu items (see page 83). Upper line: Video area (Indicates a format of the analog video output signals.
n Monitor area Displays the monitor video. o Superimposed text information Displays the text information and supplementary status information set in the menu. 4 Remote control switch/indicator section 2 Remote control switch LOCAL 1 Format indicators 9PIN i.LINK HDV DVCAM (DV) Note When the remote control switch is set to 9PIN or i.LINK, no tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work. This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 74).
Timecode display Operation to carry out Display the value of (point B Press the
Rear Panel 1 AC IN connector VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C REF.
1 Analog video/audio signal input section (optional HVBK-1505 board required) The connectors in this section are available when the optional HVBK-1505 board is installed.
2 Analog video/audio signal output section 1 VIDEO OUT connectors, monitor video output connector 2 AUDIO OUT 1/3, 2/4 connectors VIDEO OUT Pr/R-Y/S-C Pb/B-Y/S-Y (SUPER) CPST AUDIO OUT 1/3 a VIDEO OUT connectors, monitor output connector (BNC type) There are the following VIDEO OUT connectors for outputting analog video signals: • Y/CPST • Pr/R-Y/S-C • Pb/B-Y/S-Y The signals output from these connectors depend on the setting of the VIDEO OUTPUT menu item (see page 83).
3 Digital signal input/output section 1 SDI IN connector 2 SDI OUT1, OUT2 connectors Chapter 1 Overview 3 HD-SDI OUT1, OUT2 connectors IN OUT1 OUT2 SDI OUT1 OUT2 HD-SDI 5 AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2, 3/4 connectors IN AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) 1/2 a SDI IN (Serial Digital Interface input) connector (BNC type) This connector inputs digital video and audio signals in SDI format (SD). To select the required input signal formats, use the VIDEO button in the video/audio input selection section (see page 14).
Preparations Chapter Press the M button or the m button to select the system frequency to use. 3 Press the SET (YES) button. Chapter 2 Preparations 2 Before Using this Unit The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the new settings are saved in the unit’s memory. “SYSTEM SETTING HAS BEEN CHANGED. PLEASE RE-POWER ON.” appears when save processing finishes.
• Items regarding interface (format) select • Items regarding the menu bank operations The menu selection level display appears on the LCD monitor or the external monitor. In the figure below, SETUP MENU is selected (shown in reverse video). The time counter display of this unit shows only the currently selected item. When the item name is long, it is abbreviated. For details of each menu item, see Chapter 7, “Menus” (page 70).
5 Press the m button to select ENHANCED. SETUP MENU GRADE *BASIC ENHANCED MENU :BASIC Enhanced Time counter display Monitor screen 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 the unit’s memory. When the save processiong finishes, the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications.
Connection method and cables Connecting an External Monitor Note Chapter 2 Preparations Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. You can connect a video monitor to this unit’s video output connectors or to the MONITOR AUDIO connector. The following figure shows an example using a Sony LCD monitor.
Superimposed Text Information The composite signals output from the (SUPER) CPST connector can contain superimposed text information, including timecode, menu settings, and alarm messages. Indication Description TCR Timecode data from timecode reader (factory default setting) UBR User bit data from timecode reader TCR. Timecode data from VITC reader a) UBR.
Display Operation mode EDIT Edit mode (servo unlocked) EDIT LOCK Edit mode (servo locked) JOG STILL Still picture in jog mode JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction SHUTTLE (Speed) Shuttle mode AUTO EDIT Automatic editing mode Chapter 2 Preparations PREVIEW Preview mode REVIEW Review mode Displaying Supplementary Status Information When you set the DISPLAY CONTROL >SUB STATUS menu item (see page 76) to other than OFF, you can view supplementary statu
When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE: On-screen indication Meaning INT PRST FREE [IP F] The internal timecode generator is operating in FREE RUN mode. The internal timecode generator is operating in REC RUN mode. INT REGEN-T&U [IRTU] The internal timecode generator is in synchronization with the playback timecode (LTC) read from tape.
Time Data Handled by This Unit Displaying the Time Data and Operating Mode Using time data allows you to easily check time information, ensure high precision editing, and synchronize multiple devices. With this unit, you can use the following time data. You can display time data and the operating mode on the monitor screen. You can also display the desired time data in the time counter display. Chapter 2 Preparations Count value of the counter (CNT): relative position on the tape in frame units.
You can set the display content of the superimposed text information, the type and positioning of the characters in the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item (see page 75). When the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 76) is set to anything other than OFF, you can display the supplementary status information relating to the editing mode and timecode generator. For details of the contents of the text information, see “Superimposed Text Information” (page 29).
Recording Formats and Input/Output Signals Differences among HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV formats The following table illustrates differences among the features of the HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV formats.
Analog signal outputs YES: output present / NO: no output / –: does not apply Analog video outputs Composite video 6), 7) S-video 6), 7) Component video 6) Y/CPST Input signal Composite 1) Component 1), 2) S-video 1) Analog audio 1) Digital audio (AES/EBU) SDI 3) i.LINK DV format (DVCAM/DV) 4) i.
problem with the image when recording to tape on this unit. • With an i.LINK cable connection, it is not possible to output video or audio alone. Input Signals and Recording Formats This unit can record in HDV format (1080/60i, 1080/50i), DVCAM format, and DV format (SP mode). When the HVBK-1505 option board is installed, the relationship between input signals and recording format when recording is as follows.
Playback Formats and Outputs The relationship between format and output signals during playback is as follows.
Digital signal outputs YES: output present / NO: no output SDI outputs HD-SDI SD-SDI 3) Recorded format on the tape DV Digital audio(AES/EBU) DV (DVCAM/DV) HDV (1080i) Output signal HDV/DV Output connector SDI OUT2 HD-SDI OUT1 HD-SDI OUT2 DVCAM 1) YES YES NO NO YES YES 6) YES NO 1) YES YES NO NO YES YES 6) YES NO DVC-PRO (25 Mbps) 1), 2) YES YES NO NO YES YES 6) NO NO DV (LP) 1) NO NO NO NO Chapter 2 Preparations NO NO NO NO 5) YES YES YES HDV/DV 1080
Usable Cassettes Mini size (S) Standard size (L) Cassette memory This memory is used to store ClipLink log data.
Mini size (S) (Insert the cassette into the middle of the cassette compartment.) Outer guides Paper clip, etc. Standard size (L) Reel Chapter 2 Preparations Preventing accidental erasure Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. Tape window facing upward Inner guides Medium size (M) (Align the cassette with the outer guides, then slide it in over the inner guides.) REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE.
Recording and Playback 3 Settings for Recording Remote control switch This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit. POWER 1 3 5 For details of connections and settings when using this unit as part of an editing system, see Chapter 5, “Connections and Settings for Editing” (page 55). For details of the relation between input signals and recording format, see “Input Signals and Recording Formats” (page 36). 9PIN i.LINK i.
3 Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be recorded. Press the buttons in the video/audio input selection section to select the desired signal formats. Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the input signal display.
analog audio signals are recorded on channels 1 and 3 and on channels 2 and 4, respectively. 5 When manually adjusting audio input levels With the VARIABLE switch on the front panel set to REC, use the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs for each channel to adjust the audio input level. Note When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector or the HDV/DV connector of this unit, set the remote control switch to 9PIN or i.LINK. When not, set the switch to LOCAL.
Indicator It means: CL 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 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback • A tape recorded in DVCPRO format is inserted. Replace the tape with one recorded in DVCAM format. • The recording format selected on this unit is DV (SP). In this case, you cannot use the editing functions. • A tape recorded in HDV format is inserted.
Playback Operations Playback 1 This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit. Remote control switch POWER For details of connections and settings when using this unit as part of an editing system, see Chapter 5, “Connections and Settings for Editing” (page 55). EJECT LOCAL 9PIN i.LINK i.
For outputs from the PHONES jack and MONITOR AUDIO connector: Use the LEVEL control knob on the front panel (outputs from the PHONES jack on the front panel and the MONITOR AUDIO connector on the rear panel are adjusted). Note Except when down-converting a tape recorded in HDV format for output in DV or DVCAM format, it is not possible to adjust the audio signal level of the i.LINK output with the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback To eject the cassette: Press the EJECT button.
1 YES: output possible / NO: output not possible Image quality Video output i.LINK output ×24 Coarse YES YES ×8 Coarse YES YES ×1 Normal YES YES ×1/5 Normal YES NO ×1/10 Normal YES NO ×1/30 Normal YES NO Forward frame-byframe Normal YES NO STILL Normal YES NO ×–1 Coarse YES YES ×–8 Coarse YES YES ×–24 Coarse YES YES Note Audio cannot be played back at variable speed for HDV format.
Setting the current tape position as point A or B MENU ASSIGN RESET(NO) 1,15 TC PRESET POWER SET(YES) 13 12 EJECT LOCAL 9PIN i.LINK i.LINK INPUT SELECT VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4 OVER OVER 0 REC/PB LEVEL 1 2 3 REPEAT 1080 525 HDV DVCAM (DV) A -12 4 DISPLAY -20 MENU ASSIGN RESET(NO) B -30 -40 LEVEL MONITOR SELECT VARIABLE REC CH1 -60 CH2 EDIT MODE REC INHI TC VITC 44.
SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE :OFF REPEAT TOP :T.TOP REPEAT END :V.END A PRESET B PRESET >> REPEAT MD Time counter display 9 Press the m button to select A PRESET. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE :OFF REPEAT TOP :A REPEAT END :V.END A PRESET B PRESET >> A preset Time counter display Monitor screen 5 Monitor screen Press the m button to select REPEAT TOP. >> REP TOP Time counter display 10 Press the ,/B button.
If you want to discard the changed value Press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET (YES) button to return to the menu display, then press the MENU button again to end the menu operation without saving the changed value into memory. After the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as shown in step 9. 14To set point B, refer to steps 5 to 13. (Select REPEAT END in step 5, B POINT in step 7, and B PRESET in step 9.
Using Time Data Chapter 4 For details of TC insert function, see page 68. Recording Timecode and User Bit Data Notes • For linear editing using an editing control unit, when using this unit as the recorder, set the timecode recording mode to Internal Preset, and the advance mode to Free Run. • If the recording format is DVCAM and timecode is recorded discontinuously, you can overwrite the timecode (or user bit data) from any initial value set on this unit (TC insert function).
3 Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 77) as follows, then press the SET (YES) button. Menu item Setting TC MODE INT PRESET RUN MODE FREE RUN 1) or REC RUN 2) DF MODE 3) ON (DF mode) or OFF (NDF mode) 1)The internal TC (timecode) generator begins to advance at the instant of completion of the setting. 2)Starting and stopping of the internal TC (timecode) generator advance is linked to starting and stopping of video and audio recording.
Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator to an External Timecode — External Synchronization When the timecode generator is in the regenerate mode (when the setting of the TC MODE menu item is INT REGEN or EXT REGEN), you can select whether to regenerate both timecode and user bit data, or to regenerate either one of them, in the TIME CODE >TCG REGEN menu item (see page 78).
Outputting Timecode This section describes the timecode output from the TC OUT, VIDEO OUT and SDI OUT1/OUT2 connectors during playback and recording, and in E-E mode. Embedded timecode in SDI output With an appropriate menu setting, this unit can also output SDI embedded timecode as LTC in the SDI output, compliant with the RP188 standard. Embedded timecode in HD-SDI output The HD-SDI output from this unit includes HDV timecode as both LTC and VITC compliant with the ARIB STDB4.2.0 standard.
Connections and Settings for Editing Note Chapter 5 Note Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Connection Using i.LINK With this unit connected to a nonlinear editing system by HDV/DV connectors, you can input and output signals in HDV or DVCAM/DV format, and use remote control of this unit.
Depending on the editing software used, this unit may not operate correctly. Before use, be sure to check that this unit is recommended as supported by the software. • The HDV/DV connector on this unit is 6-pin. Check the number of pins of the i.LINK (DV) connector of the connected computer and use an appropriate i.LINK cable. To connect for HDV format To transfer video and audio signals recorded in HDV format to a nonlinear editing system, make the following settings.
175 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) 2Pin plug cable (not supplied) 3i.LINK cable (not supplied) SD monitor 2000AP audio recording mode are the same. If the audio modes are different, an alarm is displayed, and editing is disabled. • For linear editing using i.LINK input, if controlled through the RS-422A interface, the edit points may be offset, and the precision reduced. Use the i.LINK interface also for control. DSR-2000A/2000AP (recorder) settings Settings on this unit INPUT SELECT menu item: i.
Connections for a Linear Editing System Notes When using this unit as the recorder for editing in DVCAM format: • It is not possible to carry edit audio channels separately. However, if all audio channels are selected, insert editing is possible. • For the audio edit points, you can select a cut or fade-in/ fade-out by menu selection. • For linear editing using an i.LINK input, if controlled through the RS-422A interface, the edit points are offset. Use i.LINK for the control too.
175 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) SD monitor Composite video input 29-pin remote cable (not supplied) Audio input 3XLR cable (not supplied) 1 4 VIDEO OUT (SUPER) B-Y/CPST MONITOR DSR-1500A/ 1500AP (player) 4Pin plug cable (not supplied) Reference video signal 1 REF.
DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) settings RM-280 (editing controller) settings Settings on this unit REMOTE I/F menu item: 9PIN Setup menu 01 PREROLL: 5s Switching video input signal: COMPOSITE Setup menu 05 SYNC SEL: ON Switching audio input signal CH1 1/2: ANALOG, CH2 3/4: ANALOG Setup menu 06 SYNC VTR: RECORDER TC MODE menu item: INT PRESET Setup menu 09 EDIT DLY: AUTO RUN MODE menu item: FREE RUN Setup menu 10 R ST DLY: AUTO or LEARN REC FORMAT menu item: DVCAM Setup menu 11 P ST DLY: AUTO or LEAR
DSR-1500A DSR-1500AP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 80 17 00 96 05 05 03 80 81 17 00 7D 05 05 02 80 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF 4B When Using This Unit as an HDV Tape Player Using a BVE-700/700A to a BVE-700/700A editing control unit, with this unit as the player and an HDW-M2000/M2000P as the recorder.
HDW-M2000/M2000P (recorder) settings BVE-700/700A (editing control unit) setting Setting on this unit REMOTE 1(9P) button: lit PREROLL & PLAY menu Remote control switch: 9PIN REF.VIDEO INPUT connector 75 Ω termination switch: ON Audio selection function switching button INPUT button: HDSDI Function menu HOME >F1 (VID.
When Using the Editing Functions of the Recorder The following figure shows an HD cut editing system comprising this unit as a player, and an HDW-M2000/ M2000P unit as a recorder. In this example, video and audio signals are connected by HD-SDI, and control signals are transferred via the REMOTE connector. 175 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) 29-pin remote cable (not supplied) HDW-M2000/M2000P (recorder) settings Settings on this unit REMOTE 1(9P) button: lit Remote control switch: 9PIN REF.
Using the i.LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert Digital Dubbing Chapter 6 HVR-Z1 (player) In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to dub signals in HDV 1080i or DVCAM/DV format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the i.LINK interface. Connections and Settings The following figure shows an example of the connections for carrying out dubbing through the i.LINK interface, using this unit as the recorder, and an HVR-Z1 as the player.
Digitally Dubbing Signals in HDV/ DVCAM/DV Format MENU 1,7,10 TC PRESET Notes SET(YES) 8 2,5 A B 3,5,6 1 Press the MENU button. SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen 2 Press the M or m button to select AUTO FUNCTION. SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Auto func Time counter display Monitor screen 3 Press the ,/B button. This displays the items on level 1 of the AUTO FUNCTION (auto mode execution menu).
Dispaly i.LINK DUBBING :HDV (A/V/TC/CM) Dubbing contents A/V [> A/V] EXECUTING. Dub the audio and video. TCR UBR Note When A/V is selected, the timecode recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 77) in the setup menu. A/V/TC [> A/V/TC] 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 ABORT: MENU KEY Monitor screen To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress Press the STOP button. Dub the audio, video, and timecode.
When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 8, or if dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than the recording tape, the above message appears to confirm whether or not to copy the contents of the cassette memory. To copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the SET (YES) button. If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the RESET (NO) button.
SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Rerecording the Timecode – TC Insert Function (DVCAM Format Only) The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal timecode generator to rewrite timecode or user bit data when the timecode recorded on a tape is discontinuous. When recording in DVCAM format, you can start recording timecode from an initial value (see page 51) which can be set freely.
TC Note If the recording format is not DVCAM, a different message appears. For details, see “When recording format is not DVCAM” (page 69). 6 A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears. INSERT START TC :DVCAM TC insert? INSERT? START: ABORT: YES MENU Time counter display KEY KEY PUSH THE YES Not DVCAM! Time counter display BUTTON. Press the SET (YES) button to end the operation and do it over again after setting the REC FORMAT menu item (see page 74) to DVCAM.
Menus Menu Organization The menu system consists of three subsystems: SETUP MENU, AUTO FUNCTION (auto mode execution) menu and HOURS METER (digital hours meter display) menu. Pressing the MENU button displays the menu selection to set the desired menu item. This chapter mainly describes the SETUP MENU for the settings of functions. For details of the AUTO FUNCTION menu, see “Using the i.LINK Connector for Dubbing and TC Insert” (page 64).
In the figure below, items shown in bold type are BASIC (basic items), and other items are ENHANCED (enhanced items). Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU Level 1 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Level 2 REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE REC FORMAT ASSIGN KEY 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 DISPLAY CONTROL Level 3 CHARA.
Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (Continued) VIDEO CONTROL STILL MODE INT VIDEO SG STD/NON-STD OUT REF SEL SETUP REMOVE SETUP ADD CC(F1) BLANK CC(F2) BLANK WIDE MODE ESR MODE SD PROCESS CONTROL HD PROCESS CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL INTERFACE SELECT SYNC PHASE SUB CARRIER INPUT BLANK LINE 335 REC MODE INPUT ARRANGE LEVEL SELECT INT AUDIO SG JOG CONTROL MUTING IN SHTL AUDIO EDIT DV PB ATT REF LEVEL CH1 IN LEVEL CH2 IN LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT i.
Menu Contents Setup Menu 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]:Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signals from other equipment are input.When this unit is used as the recorder for cut editing, it is possible to output the input audio and video signals to the monitor. This enables editing operation to be carried out using a single monitor. CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass.
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings Description of settings MAX SRCH SPEED [> Max SHUTTLE DV [>> SHUTL SRCH]: Specify the DV]: Set the maximum maximum tape speed in speed in search mode search (shuttle) mode and during DV/DVCAM format F.FWD (fast forward)/ playback. REW (rewind) mode. SHUTTLE HDV [>> SHUTL HDV]: Set the maximum speed in search mode during HDV format playback.
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to monitor Description of settings display and indicators CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text superimposed on output from the (SUPER) CPST connector to the monitor. Use the M or m buttons in the menu control section to adjust the text position while watching the monitor screen. To return to level 1 of the setup menu, press the MENU button. CHARA.
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to monitor Description of settings display and indicators OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not hold the OVER indication display. to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level ON (HOLD) [>> ON]: Hold the OVER indication display. meters once the indications light. Note With ON selected, once the display is held it will remain held unless you change the setting to OFF. LCD [> LCD]: Adjust LCD monitor image quality.
TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the timecode Description of settings generator TC SELECT [> TC select]: Determine which to display in the VITC [>> VITC]: Display VITC. time counter display, TC or VITC. *TC [>> TC]: Display TC. Note TC is always displayed regardless the setting during the HDV mode. VITC [> VITC]: Determine whether to record the internally generated timecode as VITC. Note This setting is invalid when the recording mode is in HDV format.
TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the timecode Description of settings generator MUTING IN SRCH [> Muting]: Select whether to suppress the output from the TC OUT connector in search (jog/ shuttle) mode. OFF [>> OFF]: Do not suppress. *ON [>> ON]: Suppress. TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape Description of settings and video head protection FROM STOP [> From STOP]:Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode. STOP TIMER [>> STP 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings SETUP REMOVE [> Setup rmv]: Determine whether or not to remove black setup (7.5 IRE) from input analog video signals when converting them into digital signals. *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not remove black setup. ON (REMOVE) [>> ON]: Remove black setup. Note Displayed only when the system frequency is set to 60i. SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Determine whether or not to add *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add black setup.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control HD PROCESS CONTROL [> HD Process] Description of settings ADJ RANGE [>> Adj range]: *–3 to +3(db) [>>> –3/+3]: –3 dB to +3 dB Select the adjustment WIDE [>>> wide]: –∞ to +3 dB range for video gain and chrominance gain. VIDEO GAIN [>> V gain]: Control the video output level.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control Description of settings LEVEL SELECT [> Level Sel] REF LEVEL [>> REF Level]: Select the audio reference level (headroom) for recording on tape. *–20 dB [>>> –20dB]: Set to –20 dB. –18 dB [>>> –18dB]: Set to –18 dB. –16 dB [>>> –16dB]: Set to –16 dB. –12 dB [>>>–12dB]: Set to –12 dB. Notes • This setting is valid in DVCAM format only. When the recording format is DV, the reference level is fixed at –12 dB.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control Description of settings JOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback. OFF [>> OFF]: Do not adjust the audio playback speed. *ON [>> ON]: Adjust the audio playback speed. Note This setting is invalid when playing back in HDV format. MUTING IN SHTL [> Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback. Note This setting is invalid when playing back in HDV format.
INTERFACE SELECT [Interface]: Settings related to external interfaces Description of settings i.LINK OUTPUT [> i.Link Out]: When playing a tape recorded *HDV [>> HDV]: Output in HDV format. in HDV format, set the format output from the HDV/DV DV (SP) [>> DV (SP)]: Down-convert and output in DV format. connector. DVCAM [>> DVCAM]: Down-convert and output in DVCAM format. Note Before changing the setting, either temporarily disconnect the i.LINK cable or power off the connected device.
MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to be displayed Description of settingss Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time counter display when using the menu. *BASIC [>> Basic]: Display basic items only. ENHANCED [>> Enhanced]: Display both basic and enhanced items. Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu.
Changing Menu Settings ASSIGN RESET(NO) MENU 1 TC PRESET This section explains how to change menu settings. SET(YES) 9 3,5,7 2,4,5,6 Buttons Used to Change Settings 8 Use the following buttons in the front 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. 1 Chapter 7 Menus SET (YES) button Press the MENU button.
Example: Display when DISPLAY CONTROL is selected SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL : J MENU GRADE : SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.VSIZE : * x1 x2 Display Time counter display >>x2 Time counter display x1 BASIC Monitor screen Monitor screen 4 This displays menu level 2 for the menu item selected in step 3. Example: Level-2 display for DISPLAY CONTROL SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.DISPLAY : CHARA.POSITION CHARA.TYPE : CHARA.
On-screen indication 1 Meaning Character string at the right Current setting of the menu of a menu item item When shown with a colon (:): the current setting is the same as the factory default setting. See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure. When shown with a raiseddot (•): the current setting is different from the factory default setting. See step 2 of the operating procedure in “Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items”.
1 Press the RESET (NO) button. The factory default setting of “x 1” is selected. 2 Press the SET (YES) button. The setting returned to its factory default is saved in memory as the current setting. To return all settings to their factory default settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu selection level. 2 Press the ,/B button to display level 1 of the setup menu. 3 Press the RESET (NO) button.
SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL : J MENU GRADE : Example: Display when TIME CODE is selected Operational Time counter display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION ASSIGN KEY OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION SYSTEM SEL BASIC MENU >Time code Time counter display GRADE Monitor screen 3 Monitor screen With OPERATIONAL FUNCTION shown in reverse video, press the ,/B button.
Appendix Important Notes on Operation 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.
condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system. If condensation occurs while the unit is operating: The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED.” appears on the monitor screen, and the alarm message “HUMID!” in the time counter display. At the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically.
SYSTEM SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER MENU Hours meter Time counter display T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode: Drum 0000 0000/00000 T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode: Tape 0000 Monitor screen 3 Press the ,/B button. The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are indicated on the monitor screen and in the 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.
Head Cleaning Always use the PDVM12CL (mini size) or PDV12CL (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. To clean the heads Insert the cleaning cassette. This automatically starts cleaning.
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 to SAVE. Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC, or use another cassette.
Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen. The CHARA. DISPLAY menu Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 75) to ON. item is set to OFF. The monitor is not connected Connect the monitor to the (SUPER) CPST connector. to the (SUPER) CPST (You must make this connection to display any type of text on connector of this unit. the monitor.) The image on the monitor screen is too bright.
Alarm message on monitor screen (Cause) Direction Alarm message in time counter display 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. Contact your Sony ILL. SETUP! dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections. Audio mixing mode cannot be changed during recording. − REC mode! Audio not editable on this tape.
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. 625/50 Tape Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. 525/60 Tape Tape not recordable. Use a DVCAM/DV ME tape. REC INHI.! Tape not usable. Use a DVCAM/DV/DVCPRO (25 Mbps) tape. ILL. Tape! TC EXTERNAL is selected. Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 77) to INT PRESET. TC EXT! TCG REGEN mode is selected.
About i.LINK 1) What is Mbps? Megabits per second. A measure of the rate at which data is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100 Megabits of data can be transmitted per second. The HDV/DV connector of this unit is an i.LINK compliant connector. This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. i.LINK operation with this unit What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate devices equipped with i.LINK connectors. i.
Tape transport control system Specifications Tape speed General Signal system 1080/60i format, NTSC color, EIA standard 1080/50i format, PAL color , CCIR standard Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (with all options installed) 60 W Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 12 A (100 V), 34 A (240 V) (2)Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 5.
Band width (625/50) Composite/S-video: 25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) Component : 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) S/N Composite/S-video I/O (Y): 52 dB or more Component I/O (Y): 54.5 dB or more Y/C delay 30 ns or less K-factor 2.0% or less (K2T, KPB) Processor adjustment range terminator), composite/component (SD)/S-video switchable Composite Y/S−Y/CPST and 1 loop-through connector with 75 Ω automatic terminator: 1.
Pb/B–Y/S–Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative sync Pr/R–Y/S–C: 0.286 Vp-p (525/59.94) or 0.3 Vp-p (625/50), 75 Ω (burst level) Monitor video output BNC type (×1), composite (with SUPER) (SUPER)CPST:1.
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. AES/EBU A standard established jointly by the AES (Audio Engineering Society) and EBU (European Broadcasting Union) for serial transmission of digital audio. Two channels of audio can be transmitted via a single connector.
video and digital television transmission, it maintains high image quality while achieving high compression ratios, using predictive techniques for capturing motion. Television Engineers (SMPTE) for transmitting control codes and timecode in the ancillary data space of digital television signals Standby on mode SDSDI signal Non-drop frame mode A mode of advancing timecode which ignores the difference in frame values between real time and the timecode.
base correction reduces deterioration of picture quality when transmitting or copying playback signals. Threading See “Loading.” Timecode A digitally encoded signal which is recorded with video data to identify each frame of the video by hour, minute, second and frame number. SMPTE time code is applied to NTSC system, and EBU time code to PAL and SECAM systems. Unloading When the EJECT button is pressed, the VCR automatically winds the tape back into the cassette case. Also called “Unthreading.
Index A AC IN connector 21 Alarm messages 96 Analog audio inputs 101 audio outputs 102 interfaces 9 video inputs 101 video outputs 101 Analog video/audio signal input section 22 Analog video/audio signal output section 23 Arrow buttons 19 ASSIGN button 13, 89 Audio performance 101 AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2, 3/4 connectors 24 AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2, 3/4 connectors 24 AUDIO IN 1/3, 2/4 connectors 22 Audio input/output level control section 15 Audio level meters 16 AUDIO OUT 1/3, 2/4 connectors 23 C Index Cas
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Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
