COMPACT PLAYER J-10 J-10SDI J-30 J-30SDI (J-30/30SDI) (J-30/30SDI) OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 1) [English]
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CAUTION The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as book case or built-in cabinet.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Before Using .................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Features ........................................................................................... 1-2 1-3 Sample System Configuration ....................................................... 1-4 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Control Panel ..................................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 Appendix Specifications ..........................................................................................A-1 2 Table of Contents Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs ........................... Head Cleaning ................................................................................ Moisture Condensation .................................................................. Error Messages ......................
1 Overview 1-1 Before Using When using this unit for the first time, set the number of scan lines to the NTSC (525 scan lines, field frequency 60 Hz) system setting or to the PAL (625 scan lines, field frequency 50 Hz) system setting according to the operating environment in which the unit will be used. Otherwise, it will be impossible to use this unit.
1-2 Features Chapter 1 Overview The J-10/10SDI/30/30SDI (also referred to simply as the unit(s) in this manual) are compact players based on the 1/2-inch tape format. They play tapes recorded in conventional Betacam/ Betacam SP format. Notes • Since the unit does not have a dynamic tracking function, the tape may not replay correctly if the recording pattern on the tape are disturbed.
Chapter 1 Overview Various output signals The following interfaces installed on standard allow connection to various external devices. • Analog composite video output • Analog component video output (J-10/30 only) • S-video output • 1) (DV) output • SDI SMPTE 259M (Component digital video/audio 8 channels) output (J-10SDI/30SDI only) • Analog audio output • Time code output (J-10SDI/30SDI only) (DV) output This unit can output digital video/audio signals in DV format compatible with i.
1-3 Sample System Configuration Chapter 1 Overview Example for the J-10/10SDI Betacam SX camcorder Betacam SP camcorder Analog cassette Digital cassette J-10/10SDI EXT SYNC RS-232C Reference video signal generator Computer SDI (J-10SDI) SDI (J-10SDI) RS-422A S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-10) Video monitor Server a) SDI (J-10SDI) a) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-10) VTR DV Computer a) Note Editing through this unit is not recommended.
Chapter 1 Overview Example for the J-30/30SDI MPEG IMX camcorder Digital Betacam camcorder Betacam SX camcorder Betacam SP camcorder MPEG IMX cassette Digital Betacam cassette Analog cassette Digital cassette J-30/30SDI EXT SYNC Reference video signal generator RS-232C Computer SDI (J-30SDI) RS-422A SDI (J-30SDI) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-30) Video monitor Server a) SDI (J-30SDI) a) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-30) VTR Computer a) DV Analog audio Audio
Chapter 2 1 Carrying handle 2 POWER switch Search control section (See page 2-6) Display section (See page 2-2) 3 Cassette compartment 4 Remote control detector 6 PHONES jack and control knob 1 Carrying handle Use this handle to carry the unit or to stand the unit vertically. Tape transport control section (See page 2-7) 5 PF-1/2 buttons 2 POWER switch Press the side of the POWER switch marked “ON” to turn the unit on. The fluorescent display and indicators in the display section light.
2-1 Control Panel 3 Cassette compartment Insert an S or L cassette. Chapter 2 4 Remote control detector Receives the infrared signal from the supplied Remote Commander. Location and Function of Parts For details on the Remote Commander, see section 4-3 “Using the Remote Commander” on page 4-7. 5 PF (programmable function)-1/2 buttons When using the Betacam SX or MPEG IMX format and settting this unit into noiseless mode, use these buttons to perform frame step playback (see page 4-4).
3 AU MON SEL (audio monitor output select)/ DOLBY C NR1) (noise reduction) button Press this button to function the AU MON SEL button. Each press of this button switches the audio channel as listed below. The selected channels are displayed in the display section.
2-1 Control Panel Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Press this button while holding down the SHIFT button to function the DOLBY C NR button. The DOLBY C NR indicator lights in the display section. When you are using an oxide tape, it switches the Dolby NR C-type system for analog audio on or off. When you are using a metal tape, the Dolby C NR system is automatically switched on, regardless of the setting of this switch.
Audio monitor display area Chapter 2 Time data display area Indicator area Location and Function of Parts ❉ Tape transport indicator area Audio monitor display area • L/R audio level meter Indicates the audio levels of the 2 optionally selected channels making up L/R (Left/Right). • L/R audio channel display Indicates the optionally selected channel numbers.
2-1 Control Panel Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Tape transport indicator area • Tape transport indicator When you press each button in the tape transport control section, the corresponding indicators light. m: REW (rewind) indicator B: PLAY indicator When AUTO TRACKING (the automatic tape loading function) is in operation, this indicator flashes.
1 EJECT button 2 REW button 5 STOP button To stop playback, press this button. The STOP indicator in the display section lights. If REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM, extended menu item 105 of the setup menu, has been set to ON, this button flashes when the external reference video signal is not supplied.
2-2 Connector Panel 2-2-1 Connector Panel of the J-10/30 Chapter 2 1 AC IN connector Location and Function of Parts 2 RS232C connector 3 REMOTE IN (9P) connector 6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors 1 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord (not supplied). 2 RS232C (RS-232C serial interface) connector (D-sub 9-pin) Used to remote-control this unit from an external device provided with a Sony 9-pin remote control interface.
Chapter 2 DV (i.LINK DV) output connector (IEEE1394, 6-pin): Outputs video/audio signals in DV format. When basic menu item 030, i.LINK CHARACTER, of the setup menu is set to ON and basic menu item 005, DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT is set as anything other than OFF, the output from this connector outputs superimposed character information such as time code, menu settings, or alarm messages. Location and Function of Parts Notes • Through the DV connector, only one DV device can be connected to this unit.
2-2 Connector Panel 2-2-2 Connector Panel of the J-10SDI/30SDI Chapter 2 1 AC IN connector Location and Function of Parts 2 RS232C connector 3 REMOTE IN (9P) connector 6 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors 7 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors 1 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord (not supplied). 2 RS232C (RS-232C serial interface) connector (D-sub 9-pin) Used to remote-control this unit from an external device provided with a Sony 9-pin remote control interface.
Notes • Through the DV connector, only one DV device can be connected to this unit. If you intend to connect multiple DV devices, refer to the manuals of them. • The i.LINK (DV) output of this unit is used to provide materials to a computer on which nonlinear editing software is installed. You can use a Sony VTR equiped with an i.LINK (DV) connector (DVCAM series of VTRs for example) with this unit, though, the auto dubbing function and editing function will not be available.
Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Installation You can install this unit horizontally as well as vertically. However, it is necessary to use the supplied vertical installation stands to prepare the unit for vertical installation as shown in the figure. Notes • When you install this unit vertically, be sure that the handle faces up. • Regardless of whether you install the unit horizontally or vertically, make sure there is a space of 5 cm (2 inches) or more around the unit.
3-2 Cassettes Cassette types Chapter 3 Preparations This unit uses the following 1/2-inch tape width cassettes: • Digital Betacam cassette (J-30/30SDI only) • MPEG IMX cassette (J-30/30SDI only) • Betacam SX cassette • Betacam SP cassette • Betacam cassette • UVW cassette Removing slack from the tape Press one of the reels in with a finger, and turn gently in the direction shown by the arrows until there is no slack in the tape.
Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-1 Playback Procedures 4-1-1 Normal Playback If you play back to the end of the tape The tape is automatically rewound, and stops (when AUTO REWIND, extended menu item 125, is set to ENA). Cassette compartment SHIFT button Notes AU MON SEL/ DOLBY C NR button STOP button PLAY button Insert a cassette beforehand. For details of how to insert a cassette, see the section “Inserting and ejecting cassettes” on page 3-2. To start playback Press the PLAY button.
4-1 Playback Procedures 4-1-2 Playback in Jog Mode 4-1-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode 1 1 Chapter 4 Playback 1,2,3 In jog mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed based the speed at which the dial is turned. The playback speed range is ±1 times normal speed. Use the following procedure to carry out playback in jog mode. 1 Turn the JOG dial directly or press the JOG/ SHUTTLE button to light the JOG indicator. Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode.
2 Turn the SHUTTLE dial to the angle corresponding to the desired playback speed. Playback in shuttle mode starts. 3 Return the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent position or press the STOP button to cancel shuttle mode playback. To alternate between normal-speed playback and shuttle mode playback Set the SHUTTLE dial to the position corresponding to the desired shuttle playback speed first. Press the PLAY button, and then press the JOG/SHUTTLE button twice.
4-1 Playback Procedures To perform frame step playback Put the unit into noiseless mode and press the PF-1 or PF-2 button. When you are using the Betacam SX format, each press of the PF-1 button steps 2 frames back, and each press of the PF-2 button steps 2 frames forward. When you are using the MPEG IMX format, the buttons step 1 frame in the same directions. Notes Chapter 4 Playback • To perform frame step playback, always press the PLAY button once before pressing the PF-1 or PF-2 button.
To set the end point Holding down the STOP button, press the F FWD button. The time code (LTC) value of the tape position when the F FWD button was pressed is stored in memory as the end point time data. When the end point has been set, an asterisk (*) appears to the right of the REPEAT indication in the time data display area. To delete the set start point and end point Press the EJECT button to eject the cassette. This deletes both the start point and end point.
4-1 Playback Procedures 4-2 Superimposed Character Information Displayed items 1 Types of time data 1 Types of time data Time data 2 Drop frame mark of time data 3 VITC field mark Display Meaning CTL CTL counter data TCR LTC reader time code UBR LTC reader user bit TCR. VITC reader time code UBR.
4-3 Using the Remote Commander Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts. 4-3-1 How to Change the Lithium Battery 1 Pull out the lithium battery case. Pull the battery case toward you while releasing the lock by plucking it with your fingernail. 4-3-2 Setting Menu When a Remote Commander is used, WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL, extended menu item 213, must to be set to ON. (It is set to OFF at the factory.
4-3 Using the Remote Commander 2 Turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from “OFF” to “ON” while holding down the JOG/ SHUTTLE button, and then release the JOG/ SHUTTLE button. This unit Time data display area Remote control detector Infrared transmitter Monitor screen REMOTE INTERFACE Chapter 4 137 ❉ 213:WIRELESS-on 501 Playback Remote Commander Items without ❉ are omitted. Note (ON flashes while the JOG/SHUTTLE button is being pressed.) 3 Press the SET/MENU button.
Chapter 5 UMID Functions The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of meta-data in video and audio materials. It has been internationally standardized in SMPTE Standard 330M. This unit supports generation of UMIDs recorded in the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format. The UMID is made up of a section called the “Basic” section and a section called the “Source Pack” section.
5-2 UMID Output and Display This section explains how to output and display UMIDs. 5-2-1 UMID Output Settings You can choose to output UMIDs or not from the SDI or SDI (SUPER) output connector, and select either Basic UMID or Extended UMID when you choose to output UMIDs. Make these settings using extended menu item 651, UMID OUTPUT. See page 7-11 for more information about extended menu item 651.
Chapter 6 Essence Marks 6-1 Overview of Essence Mark Functions Chapter 6 Essence Marks An essence mark uses a term value dictionary item as defined in the SMPTE RP210A Metadata Dictionary to express and transfer points such as recording start points and edit point candidates in up to 32 bytes of data. The basic format of the SMPTE RP210A Metadata Dictionary is defined in SMPTE 336M Data Encoding Protocol using Key-Length-Value (KLV coding specifications).
5-2 Menu OperationsMark 6-2 Essence Output When playing back a tape, essence marks recorder on the tape can be output to SDI signals. Information such as shot marks recorded on the tape can also be converted into essence marks and output. Selecting whether to output essence marks You can select whether or not to output essence marks when you play back a tape. Make this selection using extended menu item 657, ESSENCE MARK TAPE OUTPUT. See page 7-11 for more information about extended menu item 657.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-1 Menu System Configuration • Extended menu This menu is used to make the following wide range of settings on this unit: – the control panel functions – tape protection – video and audio control – digital data processing This unit allows up to two menu settings to be stored in menu banks 1 and 2. The stored menu settings can be called up to use as required. For more information, see “Menu bank operations (basic menu items B01 to B12)” on page 7-5.
7-2 Menu Operations 7-2 Menu Operations For information about how to use basic menu item 013, see “Switching between 525/625 line systems (basic menu item 013)” on page 7-4, and for information about how to operate items B01 to B12, see “Menu bank operations (basic menu items B01 to B12)” on page 7-5. Cursor indicating the currently selected item *HO1:OPE HOURS HO2:DRUM HOURS - 102 52 ------- This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings.
Changing a menu item setting value To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item, use the following procedure. Resetting the menu settings to their factory default values (basic menu item B20) Time data display area 2 1 1 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial. SET/MENU button 1 Set RESET SETUP, basic menu item B20, to ON. “PUSH SET” appears in the time data display area, and “Push SET button” appears on the monitor screen.
7-2 Menu Operations Switching between 525/625 line systems (basic menu item 013) 2 Using the following procedure, you can set basic menu item 013, 525/625 SYSTEM SELECT, to ON, and then switch between 525 (NTSC) and 625 (PAL). Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from OFF to ON. The displays change as follows. Time data display area (The following is the procedure example of switching from a 525 (NTSC) system to a 625 (PAL) system.
4 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from 525 to 625. The displays change as follows. This switches from the 525 (NTSC) to the 625 (PAL) system; the 525 indicator goes off, and the 625 indicator lights. The menu settings disappear from the time data display area, and returns to the normal indications.
7-2 Menu Operations Extended menu operations You can operate the extended menu in the same way as you operate the basic menu. For details of basic menu operations, see page 7-2. Note To access the extended menu, it is required to set MENU GRADE, basic menu item 099, to ENHAN.
7-3 Basic Menu The basic menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory Item number Item name 002 a) default settings are indicated by an enclosing box. Settings Adjust the horizontal screen position of the character information output from the COMPOSITE (SUPER) output connector, SDI (SUPER) output connector (J10SDI/30SDI), or DV connector for superimposed display on the monitor. 00 ... 04 ...
7-3 Basic Menu Item number Item name Settings 012 CONDITION DISPLAY ON VIDEO MONITOR (The channel status can be displayed only when the CHARACTER V-SIZE is set to ×1.) Determines whether or not to display the channel status in addition to the characters being superimposed. disable : Disables display enable: Enables display Displayed channel status The channel statuses are displayed under the timer or status display line.
Item number Item name Settings 027 SDI OUT CHARACTER (J-10SDI/30SDI only) Select whether or not to superimpose the type of characters over the video signal (overlap display) output from the SDI (SUPER) connectors. OFF: Does not superimpose. ON : Superimposes. 030 i.LINK CHARACTER Selects whether or not to superimpose characters on the video signal (overlap display) output from the DV connector. OFF : Does not superimpose. ON: Superimposes.
7-4 Extended Menu 7-4 Extended Menu The extended menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory default settings are indicated by an enclosing box. Chapter 7 Setup Menu Item number Item name Settings 101 SELECTION FOR JOG/ SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE 102 MAXIMUM TAPE SPEED Select how the unit enters the jog/shuttle mode. DIAL : Turning the JOG/SHUTTLE dial enters the jog/shuttle mode. KEY : Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button to enter jog/shuttle mode.
Item number Item name 501 STILL TIMER 651 UMID OUTPUT (J-30SDI only) Settings Sets the time interval from the tape stop mode to the tape protection mode. In order to protect the video heads and the tape, this unit enters the tape protection mode automatically after a certain amount of time has elapsed since the unit entered the tape stop mode (STOP mode or a still picture in jog/shuttle mode). 0.5S ... 8M ... 30M: Set the value in the range 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes.
7-4 Extended Menu Item number Item name Settings 719 SYSTEM PHASE SYNC Adjust the SYNC phase of the output signal. Default value: 3FH 721 Y/C DELAY Adjust the Y/C delay for playback from an analog Betacam cassette. Default value: 800H 802 DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING IN SHUTTLE MODE 808 INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL GENERATOR Set the digital audio muting conditions during shuttle playback. OFF : Not muted. CUEUP: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations. FULL: Muted in shuttle mode. SLOW: Muted in ±0.
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to remove the top and bottom plates. This job should always be entrusted to a technician who has undergone service training. See the maintenance manual for details. Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-2 Head Cleaning To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning cassette.
8-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs 8-3 Moisture Condensation When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this state, it can adhere to the drum. To prevent such a condition from occurring, the unit is provided with a moisture condensation detecting function.
8-4 Error Messages CODE MESSAGE ERRORS 01 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” during threading or unthreading. 02 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” or “tape break” during search, fast-forward, or rewind. 03 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack,” “tape break,” or “reel rock in the S-side or T-side” during playback. 04 REEL TROUBLE Detected abnormal tape speed during fast-forward or rewind.
8-1 Removing a Cassette Tape Slack Occurs 8-5 Digital HoursWhen Meter The digital hours meter can display nine items of information, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. H16:REEL SHIFT mode (resettable) Same as H06 except that the count is resettable. Displaying the digital hours meter Display modes of the digital hours meter Time data display area The digital hours meter has the following nine modes.
Appendix Specifications General Tape transport system Tape speed Digital Betacam (J-30/30SDI) 96.7 mm/s MPEG IMX (J-30/30SDI) NTSC: 64.5 mm/s PAL: 53.8 mm/s Betacam SX 59.6mm/s Appendix A-1 Appendix Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 55 W Rated current 0.
Specifications Servo lock time (from standby) 1.5 second or less Load/unload time 7 seconds or less Cassette types Digital Betacam cassette (J-30/ 30SDI) MPEG IMX cassette (J-30/30SDI) Betacam SX cassette Betacam SP cassette Betacam cassette UVW cassette Digital video system Digital video signal system Sampling frequency Y: 13.5 MHz R–Y/B–Y: 6.
Remote connectors RS232C D-sub 9-pin, male, Sony 9-pin Remote Interface REMOTE IN (9P) D-sub 9-pin, female, Sony 9-pin Remote Interface Input connector EXT SYNC BNC (1), Frame lock Input/output connectors of J-10SDI/30SDI AC power cord: • For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Part No. 1-557-377-11 Plug holder 3-613-640-01 • For customers in the United Kingdom Part No. 1-782-165-11 Plug holder 3-613-640-01 • For customers in European countries other than the United Kingdom Part No.
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