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Sony DSR-1800AP DVR User Manual

1. 9 DVCAM Format 9 aaa 10 Facilities for High Efficiency Editing 10 Other Eedtures ots v E a EE 10 Optional Accessories cioe verae EE 11 Using the CD ROM 11 CD ROM System 4 11 11 Reading the CD ROM Manual eee 11 Location and Function of 13 Front Panele em 13 Rear Patie lus etr edi 21 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback Usable Cassettes inioeiieteesiee kin misa rdnsn xk utinki RR KS 27 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes 22 2 2 1 29 Recording erede aas xcci inis ina eeu Sera a ER 31 Settings TOR ROCOFOIBE oce doo Noto 31 Recordings Procedure 34 PLAY BACK qe 37 Settings tor Playback 37 Playback Procedure eset tes 38 Repeat Playback Automatic Cyclical Playback 40 Setting Points and B for Repeat Playback 40 Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B 45 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Setting the Time 2 2 2 2 2 rre nnn 47 Displaying Time Data and O
2. Video signal generator DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder DPS D7 or other delay unit 9 Zumer Audio mixer MXP 290 etc Editing control unit PVE 500 etc DME switcher DFS 500 500P etc DSR 1600A 1600AP player 1 i 42 600 1600 i player 2 Video signal Audio signal Reference video signal a An I O delay of several frames occurs on DME switchers and mmm Control signal other devices equipped with frame memory It is therefore necessary to connect an audio delay unit between the audio mixer and the recorder VCR to adjust for the delay Connections for an A B Roll Editing System Audio monitor system connections The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections For details of these connections refer to the instruction manual for each connected device Reference video signal connection When you perform recording be sure to input a
3. 5 7 9 12 13 1 Press the MENU button The following menu display appears SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU 5 Setup menu AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Time counter display Monitor screen Playback 41 pue pue z 1 1 42 Playback 2 with SETUP MENU selected press the B gt button The display changes as follows SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE BASIC Operational Monitor screen with OPERATIONAL FUNCTION selected press the B gt button The display changes as follows Time counter display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE STP amp EJ gt REP FUNC Monitor screen Time counter display With REPEAT FUNCTION selected press the B gt button The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION MODE REPEAT REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen OFF gt T TOP U END gt gt REPEAT MD Time counter display 5 Press the button to select REPEAT TOP SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt gt REP TOP REPEAT FUNCTION REPEA
4. 85 Connections for Roll Editing System 86 Connections for Analog Recording 91 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases 92 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 95 Condensation 95 ResularGne ck ULM T 95 Head Clea in ECT RECTORES 97 Troubleshooting 98 Error MessagES 100 Alarm Messages caverta 100 Appendixes ce eee 103 104 ejr TT T 107 INGOX iiair iaaa 109 Table of Contents Overview Chapter Features The DSR 1800A 1800AP is a 1j inch digital video cassette recorder using the DVCAM digital recording format It achieves stable superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals separated into color difference signals and luminance signals component method The unit is equipped with a variety of functions needed for videocassette recorders and players used in professional digital video editing systems The unit is also equipped with an i LINK interface thus enabling simple connection with a nonlinear editing system supporting DV format Furthermore t
5. ooo Source monitor Main monitor RECORDER Editing control unit PVE 500 etc a For the settings on the editing control unit see Settings on an editing control unit on page 90 Settings on the DSR 1800A 1800APs recorder About reference video signals and player In order to provide stable video and audio signals for Button Recorder Player analog editing it is necessary for the built in time base Toni corrector TBC to operate correctly To ensure this input n it n lit reference video signal synchronized with the video signal 9PIN On lit On lit to the REF VIDEO IN connector For details of the video audio input and audio mode settings for the recorder see Settings for Recording on page 31 Connections for a Cut Editing System pue suonoeuuo 9 1 85 pue suonoeuuo 9 1 86 Connections for Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A B roll The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate editing system using the DSR 1800A 1800AP the flow of signals among the component devices in this system The specific connections and settings are described beginning on page 67 Main video monitor Source video monitor Audio system monitor
6. Symptom Execution of video editing in insert mode erases subcode data user bit data etc recorded on tape other Cause than time code data This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder Troubleshooting Bunoousejqnojj pue eoueuejure y 9 191deuj 99 Error Messages This unit is provided with a self diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities When it detects an abnormality it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the time counter display To display error messages on the monitor screen connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector and set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 65 to ON factory default setting ERROR AN ERROR HAS BEEN OF FOLLOUING CODE PRESS EJECT KEY TO EJECT TAPE Direction DETECTED INFORM SERVICE E Or message 02 603 L Error code Error code Error02 603 Monitor screen Time counter display If an error message appears follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen Alarm Messages When operating this unit the unit may sometimes output alarm messages such as the one shown below to the monitor screen and the time counter display ALARM TURNING IT OFF REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED Cause of alarm PRESS REMOTE BUTTONe Direction RE
7. Monitor screen Operational Time counter display 3 Press the 4 or 1 button to select the required item Example Display when DISPLAY CONTROL is selected SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTRO TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE BaSIC Monitor screen 4 Press the gt button Display Time counter display This displays the menu level 2 for the menu item selected in step 3 Example Level 2 display for DISPLAY CONTROL SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA POSITION CHARA CHARA USIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM Monitor screen 5 Press the 4 or 1 button to select the item whose setting you wish to change For menu items on level 3 press the gt button to go to the level 3 then press the 4 or 1 button to select the item whose setting you wish to change Example Display when BRIGHTNESS is selected SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA DISPLAY ON CHARA POSITION CHARA WHITE CHARA USIZE 1 1 DISPLAY INFO T amp STA SUB STATUS OFF MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OFF OVER DISP HOLD OFF BRIGHTNESS 75 4 gt ALARM N Monitor screen 6 Press the gt button gt Brightness Time counter display This displays all possible settings for the item selected in step 5 SETUP MENU DI
8. Monitor screen When carrying out A V TC CM dubbing if you insert the cassettes in step 6 the cassette memory capacity of the cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are checked automatically If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is larger than that of the recording tape the above message appears In this case replace the recording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity If the following message appears step 7 for an A V TC CM dubbing operation i LINK DUBBING Q U TC CM Copy CM Time counter display SDTI DUBBING IS ABORTED EXECUTE CM COPY COPY YES KEY NOT COPY NO KEY Monitor screen When carrying out A V TC CM dubbing if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 7 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 If you press the RESET NO button however the contents of the cassette memory may not agree with the material recorded on the tape Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format uonejedo Bunip3 57 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Digitally Dubbing Signals i
9. and next select ENHANCED then press the SET YES button to save the setting in memory With this done when you press the MENU button and the gt button to display the setup menu all basic and enhanced items in the menu level 1 appear Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items To change the settings of enhanced items first carry out the procedure in the previous section Displaying Enhanced Items then proceed as follows 1 2 RESET NO ul 4 TC PRESET 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel The menu selection level display appears on the monitor 2 with SETUP MENU selected press the gt button This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu level 1 Level 1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Menu grade DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL DIGITAL PROCESS SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU_GRADE eENHAN gt Current setting Monitor screen Time counter display Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the procedure in the section Changing the Settings of Basic Items on page 76 using the arrow buttons to select an item and change its setting 4 When you have completed the settings press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new
10. not supplied RSEN REF VIDEO IN Video monitor Audio input VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER AUDIO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN Y R Y B Y AUDIO IN CH 1 DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder Three 75 coaxial cables are used one each for Y R Y and B Y Settings on the DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder Switch menu input audio mode 2 switches AUDIO IN LEVEL 600 Setting HIGH ON LEVEL SELECT menu item Normally 4 dBm see page 71 REMOTE button Off unlit Video input Component Audio input Analog Audio mode 2 channel 48 kHz For details ofthe video audio input and audio mode settings see Settings for Recording on page 31 Connections for Analog Recording 91 pue suonoeuuo 9 1 2 pue suonoeuuo 9 1 92 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases When using two or more players as in an A B roll editing system it is necessary to synchronize the sync and subcarrier for composite signals phases of the signals to be edited If they are not synchronized picture instabilities or color break up may occur at edit points After configuring the editing system use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the recorder and players Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when
11. 3 and buttons Press the gt button to go nue 1 1 76 down one level Press the button to go up one level Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously RESET NO button Returns the setting to the factory default setting Sends a negative response to prompts on the monitor screen SET YES button Saves the new setting in memory Sends a positive response to prompts on the monitor Screen Changing Menu Settings Changing the Settings of Basic Items factory default setting is to display only the basic items To change the settings of basic items proceed as follows 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel The menu selection level display appears on the 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 Menu selection level display Setup menu Time counter display SYSTEM MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Monitor screen 2 With SETUP MENU selected press the gt button This displays all items on menu level 1 Level 1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE BaSIC
12. CASSETTE OUT gt gt Cass out EE gt gt gt EE Settings preceded by an asterisk such as EE are factory default settings n the time counter display one to three gt symbols may precede item or setting indications depending on the current menu level Larger numbers of gt symbols indicate lower menu levels OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational Operation settings REPEAT FUNCTION gt REP FUNC Make settings for repeat playback mode REPEAT MODE gt gt REPEAT Determine whether or not to put the unit into repeat playback mode Description of settings OFF gt gt gt OFF Do not put the unit into repeat playback mode ON gt gt gt Put the unit into repeat playback mode ON FREEZE gt gt gt FREEZE Put the unit into freeze playback mode In this case while the unit is cueing up to the repeat start point the freeze picture of the repeat end point is displayed REPEAT TOP gt gt REP Determine whether the repeat start point is the beginning of tape or point A TOP gt gt gt top The repeat start point is the beginning of tape A POINT gt gt gt point The repeat start point is point A as set by the user REPEAT END gt gt REP END Determine whether the repeat end point is the end of the video recorded portion the end of tape or point B VIDEO END gt gt gt VD end The repeat end p
13. Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording repeat playback between selected start and end points 1 Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item see page 62 You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the procedure described in the next section 2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item see page 62 to ON The REPEAT indicator lights Press the SET YES button to save the new setting and close the menu 4 Press the PLAY button The unit repeats playback between the repeat start and end points set in step 1 Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback You can set the repeat playback start point point A and end point point B by using the current tape position or inputting time code values To perform repeat playback after setting points A and B press the PLAY button when the REMOTE button is off When the DSRM 10 Remote Control Unit is connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel you can also start repeat playback by pressing its PLAY button with the REMOTE button of this unit off Setting the current tape position as point A or B Playback Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat playback Buttons used for setting the current tape position as point A Buttons used for setting the current tape position as point B In the following explanation of how to set
14. 10 oz Specifications Dimensions w h d excluding projections 427 x 174 x 400 mm 167 x 67 155 4 427 16 7 8 400 15 3 4 320 12 5 8 14 34 1 3 8 174 6 7 8 372 14 3 4 18 23 32 Unit mm inches Tape transport control system DSR 1800A 28 193 mm s DSR 1800AP 28 221 mm s Recording playback time Using PDV 184ME standard size cassette Maximum 184 minutes Using PDVM 40ME mini size cassette Maximum 40 minutes Fast forward rewind time Using PDV 184ME standard size cassette Less than 3 minutes Using PDVM 40ME mini size cassette Less than 1 minute When controlling via RS 422A interface Maximum 60 times normal speed in both directions When controlling from DSRM 10 Remote Control Unit Jog mode 0 still to 2 times normal speed in both directions Shuttle mode 8 speeds from 0 still to 16 times normal speed in both directions Tape speed Search speed Video performance Band width Composite DSR 1800A 30 Hz to 4 2 MHz 1 0 dB Y Composite DSR 1800AP 25 Hz to 4 8 MHz 1 0 dB Y S video DSR 1800A 30 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 5 75 MHz 0 3 0 dB S video DSR 1800AP 25 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 5 5 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB 5 75 MHz 0 3 0 dB Y Component DSR 1800A 30 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 5
15. 2 To save the settings press the MENU button to return to the previous screen then press the SET YES button Example settings AUDIO INPUT SOURCE ARRANGE inl in2 in3 in4 ON OFF TO MENU SET KEY MENU KEY Input audio channel 1 in1 is recorded on audio channel 1 ch1 on tape Input audio channels 2 and 4 in2 and in4 are recorded mixed on audio channel 2 2 on tape Input audio channel 4 in4 is recorded on audio channel 3 ch3 on tape Input audio channel in3 is recorded on audio channel 4 ch4 on tape 70 LEVEL gt Rec level Determine whether to enable or disable the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs on the front panel VARIABLE gt gt Variable Enable PRESET gt gt Preset Disable Menu Contents AUDIO CONTROL Audio Settings related to audio control LEVEL SELECT gt Level Sel REF LEVEL gt gt REF Level Select the audio reference level headroom for recording on tape Description of settings _20 dB gt gt gt 20dB factory default setting for DSR 1800A 18 gt gt gt 18dB factory default setting for DSR 1800AP 16 gt gt gt 16dB 12 dB gt gt gt 12dB CH1 IN LEVEL gt gt CH1 input Select the audio level setting according to the audio level of the signal input to th
16. CHARA VSIZE gt Chara size Determine the vertical size of characters such as time code output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector for superimposed display on the monitor Make the selection while watching the monitor screen x1 gt gt x1 Standard size x2 gt gt x2 2 times standard size DISPLAY INFO DISP info Select information superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor TIME DATA amp STATUS gt gt Time amp STA Time data and operating mode indications TIME DATA amp UB gt gt Time amp UB Time data selected using the COUNTER SEL button and user bit data When user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SEL button user bit data and time code are shown TIME DATA amp CNT Time amp CNT Time data selected using the COUNTER SEL button and CNT value When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SEL button CNT value and time code are shown TIME DATA amp gt gt Time amp Time Time data and VITC TIME DATA ONLY gt gt Time Time data only REC DATE amp TIME REC Date The time data selected with the COUNTER SEL button is shown in the time counter display and the date and time of recording are shown on the monitor screen SUB STATUS Sub status Select supplementary status information superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor OFF OFF Nothing of supplementary status information EDIT
17. Menu contents For details of the use of individual items see Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format on page 55 and Rerecording the Time Code TC Insert Function on page 51 i LINK DUBBING i LINK DUB Selection of data for i LINK dubbing For dubbing through the i LINK interface select data that the dubbing applies to Settings A V gt A V Dub the audio and video gt Dub the audio video and time code A V TC CM gt A V TC CM Dub the audio video time code and cassette memory contents When A V is selected the time code recorded follows the setting of the TIME CODE menu items see page 66 in the setup menu TC INSERT TC insert Time code rewriting Rewrite the time code from an initial value which can be set freely Settings Menu Contents nue 75 Changing Menu Settings This section explains how to change menu settings Buttons Used to Change Settings Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to change the menu settings Menu control buttons Functions MENU button Opens the menu and launches menu control mode Closes the menu and exits menu control mode These buttons move the highlighted cursor up and down within the current level to select an item or setting Hold down one of these buttons to make the highlighted cursor move continuously and 1 buttons
18. gt gt INPUT Use the input video signal selected with the VIDEO IN button in the INPUT SELECT section For DSR 1800A only 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 gt gt OFF Do not remove black setup ON REMOVE gt gt Remove black setup For DSR 1800A only SETUP ADD Setup add Determine whether or not to add black setup to analog video output signals OFF gt gt OFF Do not add black setup ON ADD gt gt Add black setup Menu Contents VIDEO CONTROL Video Settings related to video control For DSR 1800A only CC F1 BLANK gt 1 blank Select whether to mute the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field of the output video signal Description of settings OFF OFF Do not mute ON gt gt Mute For DSR 1800A only CC F2 BLANK gt CC2 blank Select whether to mute the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field of the output video signal OFF OFF Do not mute ON gt gt Mute WIDE MODE Wide mode Determine whether to retain wide screen aspect ratio information accompanying video being recorded or played back AUTO Auto When video being recorded or played back is accompanied by wide screen aspect ratio information retain the informa
19. time data operation mode indications etc to the video monitor Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 65 to OFF Change the time period before the unit switches from stop mode to standby off mode Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item see page 66 Playback This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system for dubbing or as a stand alone player VCR For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings page 83 Settings for Playback Player DSR 1800A 1800AP Video monitor 1 Poweron this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch 2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below Switch 75 Q termination switch Setting ON or attach 75 Q terminator Input switch Set according to the type of input signal from this unit Playback pue z Jeideuo 37 pue z Jeideuo 38 Playback Procedure Playback lal oooo REMOTE button
20. BLANK WIDE MODE I ESR MODE PROCESS CONTROL INPUT BLANK 9 REC MODE INPUT ARRANGE REC LEVEL LEVEL SELECT INT AUDIO SG OUTPUT CH3 4 OUTPUT PHASE JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE AUDIO EDIT DV ATT SYSTEM EE MODE RECALL BANK1 RECALL BANK2 RECALL BANK3 RECALL BANK4 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2 SAVE BANK 3 SAVE BANK 4 AN Level 3 r CONTROL DEV t C PHASE MODE __ ADJ RANGE I VIDEO GAIN I CHROMA GAIN CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL BLACK LEVEL b LINE 335 REF LEVEL CH1 IN LEVEL I CH2 IN LEVEL I CH3 IN LEVEL IN LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL a Menu item for DSR 1800A only b Menu item for DSR 1800AP only Menu Organization 61 7 7 62 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 Menu contents Examples Indication on monitor Indication in time counter screen display OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational
21. Monitor screen 6 Insert the source tape in the player and the recording tape in this unit A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears i LINK DUBBING Q U TC CM Start dub Time counter display START 6501 DUBBING START YES KEY ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen To cancel the dubbing operation Press the MENU button 7 Press the SET YES button The tape is automatically wound back to the beginning and dubbing starts Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format i LINK DUBBING A U TC CM Executing Time counter display EXECUTING TCR 00 00 00 00 UBR 00 00 00 00 ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress Press the STOP button When the dubbing is completed message COMPLETED appears on the monitor screen and Completed in the time counter display The source tape and recording tape are both automatically rewound to the beginning and the cassettes ejected When the cassette is ejected this unit returns to the state in step 5 8 To continue by dubbing another tape repeat steps 6 and 7 9 When the dubbing is completed press the MENU button to exit the menu If the following message appears in step 6 for an A V TC CM dubbing operation i LINK DUBBING QQ U TC CD CM capacity Time counter display CM MEMORY STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE RECORD TAPE IS TOO SMALL ABORT MENU KEY
22. SDI serial digital interface AES EBU optional DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board When the unit is fitted with the optional DSBK 1801 board it can input and output D1 component format digital video and audio signals and also AES EBU format digital audio signals Analog interfaces The unit also comes with analog interfaces enabling it to be connected to analog video and audio equipment Analog video These interfaces include a component interface composite interface and S video interface Analog audio Four channels each of input and output are provided It is also possible to connect a microphone to the unit Facilities for High Efficiency Editing The unit provides an abundance of functions that enhance editing efficiency and precision Cross fade editing For audio editing you can select from cut in editing fade in fade out editing and cross fade editing Internal time code generator and reader An internal time code generator and reader enables time code compliant with SMPTE for DSR 1800A EBU DSR 1800AP format to be recorded and played back This allows editing to single frame precision Outputting or inputting time code LTC to or from an external device is also possible using the TIME CODE IN OUT connectors The unit is also compatible with VITC Features Remote control The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing control unit that supports the RS 422A interface or from a
23. Shutl mute Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Not muted CUEUP or PREROLL gt gt CUEUP Muted during cue up or preroll operations FULL gt gt FULL Muted in shuttle mode AUDIO EDIT gt Audio edit Specify the type of editing for audio signals CUT EDIT gt gt Cut edit Cut editing Discontinuity in audio signal may result at the editing point causing noise during playback CROSS FADE gt gt Cross Cross fade IN OUT i FADE IN OUT gt gt Fade Fade in and fade out IN OUT VN DV PB ATT gt DV PB ATT When playing back a tape recorded in consumer DV format select whether to attenuate the audio output level OFF gt gt OFF Do not attenuate ON gt gt ON Attenuate p 72 DIGITAL PROCESS Digi proc Settings related to digital process SYSTEM EE MODE gt System EE Select the bypass E E mode or system E E mode Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF Bypass E E ordinary setting ON gt gt System E E SETUP BANK OPERATION Setup Bank Settings related to menu bank operations RECALL BANK1 gt Recall 1 Recall menu settings from menu bank 1 RECALL BANK gt 2 Recall menu settings from menu bank 2 RECALL BANKS gt 3 Recall menu settings from menu bank 3 RECALL B
24. button The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are indicated on the monitor screen and in the time counter display Maintenance Digital hours meter indications on the monitor screen All four counts T1 T2 T3 and CT are indicated on the monitor screen Resettable trip counts Unresettable counts T2 0000100000 X10 HOURS T3 0000100000 X10 HOURS CT 0000000000 COUNT OPERATION T2 DRUM ROTATION T3 TAPE RUNNING CT THREADING The four digit value to the left of the slash is the resettable trip count and the right value is the cumulative total from manufacture Digital hours meter indications in the time counter display One of the four indications appears in the time counter display at a time Use the 4 and buttons on the menu control panel to change the item displayed Initially only the trip value appears Hold down the gt button to display also the cumulative total from manufacture which will appear to the right of the trip value and the slash The following illustrates the digital hours meter indications in the time counter display in all four display modes The right hand indication for each display mode is the indication you can view while holding down the gt button on the menu control panel T1 OPERATION mode Oper 00000 T2 DRUM ROTATION mode Drum 0000 0000 00000 T3 TAPE RUNNI
25. gt EE delay An E E video signal is output delayed with respect to the video input signal by the time for video circuit processing With this item select whether or not to delay the sync signal attached to the output video signal by an amount corresponding to the video signal delay SYNC DELAY gt gt sync Delay the sync signal by the corresponding amount of time before attaching it VIDEO DELAY gt gt video Attach a sync signal with the same timing as the input signal INT VIDEO SG gt Video SG Select the test signal to be output from the internal test signal generator When SG is selected using the VIDEO IN button the internal test signal generator outputs the selected test signal This signal can be recorded 75 COLOR BARS gt gt 75 bars 75 color bar signal BLACK BURST gt gt BB Black burst signal STD NON STD gt STD N STD Select the STD or NON STD mode in accordance with the composite video or S video input FORCED STD gt gt STD The STD mode is always used forced STD mode FORCED NON STD gt gt NON STD Use this setting when the input video signal is unstable forced NON STD mode OUT REF SEL gt Out Ref Select the reference video signal to use REF VIDEO gt gt REF Use the signal input to a REF VIDEO IN connector as the reference video signal The input video signal to be edited is required to be in synchronization with the reference video signal INPUT VIDEO
26. i Channels 1 and Channels 1 and 0 18 d 24 2 stereo 2 mix Channel 2 only Channel 2 only CH CH monaural monaural d Channel 3 only Channel 3 only 18 J 2A monaural monaural Channels 3 and Channels 3 and agy DOSE 4 stereo 4 mix Channel 4 only Channel 4 only Dz monaural monaural Location and Function of Parts MBIAIOAQ Jaydeyo 15 Jaydeyo 16 INPUT SELECT section VIDEO IN button Each press of this button cycles through the following input video signal selection options Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN connectors Component video signals input to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors S video signal input to the VIDEO IN connector SDI video signal input to the SDI IN connector optional DSBK 1801 board required Video test signal selected with the INT VIDEO SG menu item see page 68 generated by the internal signal generator In the input selection audio mode display section the VIDEO display shows the selection made with this button CH1 1 2 audio channel 1 or 1 2 button Each press of this button cycles through the following input audio signal selection options for audio channel 1 when in 2 channel mode or for audio channels 1 and 2 when in 4 channel mode Analog audio signal s input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 connector when in 2 channel mode or AUDIO IN CH and CH 2 connectors when in 4 channel
27. setting section Turn on both the REMOTE and 9PIN buttons External equipment Editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector SIRCS compatible remote control unit connected to the CONTROL S connector Turn off the REMOTE button Turn on both the REMOTE and i LINK buttons Equipment connected to the DV IN OUT connector For description on how to carry out search operations via external equipment see the operating instructions for the equipment Search Operations on This Unit When you perform searching on this unit be sure to turn off the REMOTE button on the front panel Playing back in jog mode In jog mode you can control the speed of playback by the speed of turning the search dial The playback speed range is 1 times normal speed by factory default The speed variation range and pattern can be changed with the JOG RESPONSE menu item see page 64 To carry out playback in jog mode use the following procedure JOG indicator lel T 1 Press the SEARCH button or search dial so that the JOG indicator in the display section is lit High Speed and Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points uoneJedo Bunip3 10 suonouny je1deu 53 Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode 2 Turn the search dial in the desired direct
28. 1 Select a line to insert the VITC in You can insert the VITC signal in two places To insert it in two places set both this item and also VITC POS SEL 2 For DSR 1800A 12 LINE gt gt 12 line to 20 LINE gt gt 20 line Select any line from 12 to 20 Factory default setting 16 LINE gt gt 16 line For DSR 1800AP Select a line to insert the VITC in 9 LINE gt gt 9 line to 22 LINE gt gt 22 line Select any line from 9 to 22 Factory default setting 19 LINE gt gt 19 line VITC POS SEL 2 gt VITC pos 2 Select a line to insert the VITC in You can insert the VITC signal in two places To insert it in two places set both this item and also VITC POS SEL 1 For DSR 1800A 12 LINE gt gt 12 line to 20 LINE gt gt 20 line Select any line from 12 to 20 Factory default setting 18 LINE gt gt 18 line For DSR 1800AP Select a line to insert the VITC in 9 LINE gt gt 9 line to 22 LINE gt gt 22 line Select any line from 9 to 22 Factory default setting 21 LINE gt gt 21 line VITC OUTPUT gt VITC out Select the time code to be output as VITC OFF gt gt OFF Do not output VITC TC gt gt TC Output TC after converting it into VITC VITC gt gt VITC Output VITC EE OUT PHASE gt EE out Determine the output phase for the LTC signal output from the TIME CODE OUT connector when recording time code and in STOP REC mode forced EE
29. 14 Interfaces 10 Internal time code generator 49 FREE RUN 50 RECRUN 50 J JOG indicator 19 Jog mode 20 53 Jog sound function 10 M Maintenance 95 condensation 95 head cleaning 97 regular checks 95 Menu 59 changing settings 76 contents 62 factory default settings 79 item indications 62 Menu control panel 15 MONITOR SELECT switches 15 N Non linear editing 83 NOT EDITABLE indicator 19 Operation mode indications 47 48 Optional accessories 106 FS display 14 PCM digital audio 9 Phases adjustment 92 PHONE LEVEL control knob 13 PLAY button 17 Playback 53 Index 1 09 Playback modes 20 jog mode 53 shuttle mode 54 POWER switch 13 Precautions 103 Processor adjustment range 105 R Rack mount 11 Rear panel 21 REC button 17 REC INHIBIT indicator 19 REC MODE display 14 RECRUN 50 Recording playback format indicators 18 REF VIDEO IN OUT connectors 22 Reference video signals 85 Regular checks 95 REMOTE button 20 REMOTE connector 25 Remote control 10 Remote control setting section 20 REPEAT indicator 19 Rerecording time code 51 RESET NO button 16 REW button 17 RMM 131 1 Rack Mount Kit 11 RS 422A interface 10 S S VIDEO IN connector 22 S VIDEO OUT connector 23 SC PHASE contro 16 SDIIN connector 24 SDI OUT connectors 24 SDI AES EBU 10 SDTIA LINK button 16 Search 10 19 53 via external equipment 53 SEARCH button 19 Search control section 19 Search dial 19
30. 1800AP 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars for DSR 1800A or 100 color bars for DSR 1800AP S VIDEO OUT DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative C 0 286 Vp p DSR 1800A or 0 3 Vp p DSR 1800AP 75 Q burst level Analog audio outputs AUDIO OUT XLR 3 male x 4 4 0 3 I 6 dBu 600 loading low impedance balanced AUDIO MONITOR OUT Phono jack 47 unbalanced to 11 dBu 1 dBu 20 dBFS DSR 1800A to 9 dBu 1 dBu 18 dBFS DSR 1800AP Selectable on DSR 1800AP only Digital audio outputs DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU OUT with optional DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board installed BNC type x2 complying with AES 3id 1995 Output for headphones HEADPHONES Stereo phone jack 8 62 unbalanced eo to 13 dBu 20 dBFS DSR 1800A to 11 dBu 18 dBFS DSR 1800AP Time code output TIME CODE OUT BNC type SMPTE time code DSR 1800A EBU time code DSR 1800AP 2 2 3 dB 600 unbalanced Specifications Remote control connectors REMOTE D sub 9 pin female for connection of editing control unit RS 422A standard CONTROLS Stereo minijack for connection of SIRCS compatible remote control unit DSRM 10 VIDEO CONTROL D sub 15 pin male for connection of TBC remote control unit DV IN OUT 6 pin IEEE 1394 connector Supplied accessories AC power cord 1 Operating Instructions English version 1 CD ROM manual 1 Optional accessories D
31. 75 MHz 0 3 0 dB Y 30 Hz to 1 3 MHz 1 0 dB 1 5 MHz 0 5 0 dB C Component DSR 1800A P 25 Hz to 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB Y 5 5 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB Y 5 75 MHz 1 0 3 0 dB Y TM 25 Hz to 1 5 MHz 1 0 dB C 2 0 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB S N Composite I O Y 53 dB or more S video I O Y 55 dB or more Component I O Y 55 dB or more 30 ns or less 2 096 or less K2T KPB Y C delay K factor Processor adjustment range Video level 3 dB ee to 3 dB selectable Chrome level 3 dB ee to 3 dB selectable Setup Black level 30 IRE 210 mV Chroma phase 30 Y C delay 100 ns System phase Sync 1 us SC 180 2 us to 3 us when using a TBC remote control unit Audio performance Frequency response Two channel 48 kHz mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 40 5 dB 1 0 dB Four channel 32 kHz mode 20 Hz to 14 5 kHz 40 5 dB 1 0 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB Distortion THD Less than 0 0596 48 kHz Input connectors Digital signal inputs SDLIN with optional DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board installed BNC type x2 active through Serial Digital Interface format 270 Mbps SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 656 DV IN OUT 6 pin IEEE 1394 connector Analog video inputs REF VIDEO IN BNC type x2 loop through Black burst 0 286 Vp p DSR 1800A or 0 3 Vp p DSR 1800AP 75 Q negative sync Composite sync BNC type x2 loop through composite 1 0 Vp p 75 sync negative COMPONENT
32. CLEAR RESET KEY DATA SAVE SET KEY TO MENU MENU KEY Monitor screen 1 1 Use the lt A or B gt button to select the digit in the time code value display that you want to change Each press of the button causes the digit to the left or right to begin flashing Holding the button down moves the flashing digit continuously If you want to clear the time code value press the RESET NO button The value is cleared to 00 00 00 00 and the leftmost digit begins flashing Playback 1 2Press the 4p or 1 button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit Each press of the button increments or decrements the value Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously To change other digits return to step 11 1 the SET YES MARK button to confirm the defined value The message NOW SAVING is displayed on the monitor screen and Saving is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is being saved in memory The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving operation Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the unit off 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 m
33. IN connector with no bridging loop through connection made the connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Q automatically To connect the reference video signal input to the left REF VIDEO IN connector also to other equipment use the right REF VIDEO IN connector marked When the right REF VIDEO IN connector is used the built in 75 Q termination switch turns off automatically The REF VIDEO OUT connector outputs a reference video signal except when i LINK is selected in the INPUT SELECT section see page 16 Q VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 SUPER connectors BNC type These connectors output analog composite video signals When the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 65 is set to ON factory default setting connector 2 SUPER outputs a signal with superimposed text information Q S VIDEO OUT connector 4 pin This connector outputs an S video signal with separated Y luminance and C chroma 3 58 MHz for DSR 1800A or 4 43 MHz for DSR 1800AP components Q COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y R Y B Y connectors BNC type These connectors output analog component video signals Y R Y B Y Q TIME CODE IN OUT connectors BNC type Input SMPTE time code for DSR 1800A or EBU time code for DSR 1800AP externally generated to the IN connector OUT connector outputs a time code according to the operating state of the unit as follows During playback the playback time code During recording the time code generated by
34. PRESET Edit pre Indications of the editing mode settings made from the connected editing control unit TC MODE TC mode Indications of the operating mode of internal time code generator REMAIN Remain Remaining capacity of the tape AUDIO MIXING Aud Mix Indications of input audio mixing ALL gt gt ALL All of the above mentioned items of supplementary status information For details of supplementary status information displayed on the monitor when a setting other than OFF is selected see Displaying Supplementary Status Information on page 80 MENU DISPLAY gt Menu DISP Set the type of characters in menu text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen WHITE WITH BKGD gt gt White White characters on black background BLACK WITH BKGD gt gt Black Black characters on white background WHITE OUTLINE gt gt W outline White characters with black outline BLACK OUTLINE gt gt B outline Black characters with white outline Menu Contents nue y 1 65 nue 66 DISPLAY CONTROL Display Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit PEAK HOLD gt Peak hold Set the peak hold time for the audio level meters Description of settings OFF gt gt OFF to 1 5 SEC 1 5 sec Set
35. SERVO indicator 19 SET YES button 16 Setup menu 62 AUDIO CONTROL 69 DIGITAL PROCESS 72 DISPLAY CONTROL 65 MENU GRADE 73 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION 62 SETUP BANK OPERATION 72 TAPE PROTECTION 68 TIMECODE 66 VIDEO CONTROL 68 xepu 1 10 Index SHUTTLE indicator 19 W Shuttle mode 20 54 SIRCS 10 Slow motion playback 10 SMPTE 10 Specifications 104 STOP button 17 Subcarrier phase 92 Superimposition 11 23 Supplementary status information 80 Sync phase 92 SYNC PHASE control 17 Synchronizing time codes 50 Wide screen 11 T Tape end alarm indicator 19 Tape transport control section 17 TC 49 TC insert function 51 TC PRESET button 16 Time code generator reader 10 rerecording 51 TIME CODE IN OUT connectors 23 Time counter display 19 49 Time data displaying 47 setting 47 Time data type 48 COUNTER 49 indicators 19 TC 49 U BIT 49 Track pitch 9 Troubleshooting 98 alarm messages 100 error messages 100 U BIT 49 V VIDEO CONTROL connector 25 VIDEO display 14 VIDEO IN button 16 VIDEO IN connectors 22 Video monitor connection 90 VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 SUPER connectors 23 Video performance 105 Video process control 10 Video audio signal connections 89 VITC field indication 48 VITC indicator 18 Sony Corporation http www sony net Printed in China
36. VIDEO R B Js ineo sp 36 O VIDEO display AO ANALOG AES EBU 0 sa AUDIO 1 1 2 display Hos ANALOG AES EBU SDI SG AUDIO CH 3 4 display PBFS 48k44 1k32k MODE 2CH4CH REC MODE display Q PB FS display INPUT display i LINK When you press the SDTI i LINK button in the INPUT SELECT section the i LINK indicator lights This indicates that digital video and audio signals in i LINK compatible DV format are currently selected VIDEO display Indicates the input video signal selected with the VIDEO IN button in the INPUT SELECT section COMPOSITE Composite video signal _ B Y R Y and B Y component video signals VIDEO S video signal SDI SDI video signal optional DSBK 1801 board required SG Video test signal Q AUDIO CHI 1 2 display Indicates the input audio signal selected with the CH 1 1 2 button in the INPUT SELECT section ANALOG Analog audio signal AES EBU Digital audio signal in AES EBU format optional DSBK 1801 board required SDI SDI audio signal optional DSBK 1801 board required SG Audio test signal AUDIO CH2 3 4 display Indicates the input audio signal selected with the CH 2 3 4 button in the INPUT SELECT section The indications available are the same as for the AUDIO 1 1 2 display described above Location and Function of Parts REC MODE audio recording mode display Indicates the audio recording mode 2CH
37. VIDEO IN BNC type x3 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q negative sync R Y B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 color bars for DSR 1800A or 100 color bars for DSR 1800AP 75 VIDEOIN DIN 4 pin 1 0 Vp p 75 C 0 286 Vp p DSR 1800A or 0 3 Vp p DSR 1800AP 75 Q burst level VIDEO IN Analog audio inputs AUDIO IN XLR 3 pin female x4 4 0 3 6 dBu 600 ON OFF 60 dBu high impedance balanced Selectable on DSR 1800AP only Digital audio inputs DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU IN with optional DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board installed BNC type x2 complying with AES 3id 1995 Time code input TIME CODE IN BNC type SMPTE time code DSR 1800A or EBU time code DSR 1800AP 0 5 Vp p to 18 Vp p 3 3 unbalanced Output connectors Digital signal outputs SDI OUT with optional DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board installed BNC type x2 active through Serial Digital Interface format 270 Mbps SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 656 Specifications sexipueddy 105 sexipueddy 106 DV IN OUT 6 pin IEEE 1394 connector Analog video outputs REF VIDEO OUT BNC type x1 Black burst 0 286 Vp p DSR 1800A or 0 3 Vp p DSR 1800AP 75 Q negative sync Composite sync VIDEO OUT 1 2 SUPER BNC type x2 composite 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative COMPONENT VIDEO OUT BNC type x3 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars for DSR 1800A or 100 color bars for DSR
38. VIDEO LOOP THRU TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT DSR 1800A 1800AP 2nd unit ps VIDEO IN VIDEO LOOP THRU gt TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT DSR 1800A 1800AP nth unit Composite video or SDI video and audio signal lime code signal Menu Contents nue y 73 nue 74 VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode The time code output signal is synchronized with the output video signal This mode is appropriate when outputting signals from a single device to a number of VCRs using separate cables for video audio and time code In this mode the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs to n VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT TIME CODE OUT Output device VCR camera etc VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT DSR 1800A 1800AP 1st unit VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 4 TIME CODE TIME CODE OUT DSR 1800A 1800AP 2nd unit e e L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT DSR 1800A 1800AP nth unit Composite video signal e S video signal Analog component signal SDI video and audio signal gt Audio signal Time code signal Menu Contents Auto Mode AUTO FUNCTION Execution Menu The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu
39. Y connectors 22 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y R Y B Y connectors 23 Condensation 95 Connections 83 analog recording 91 audio monitor system 87 control signal 88 for roll editing system 86 for cut editing system 85 for digital non linear editing system 83 for dubbing via i LINK interface 55 video monitor 90 video audio signals 89 CONTROL S connector 14 Control signal connections 88 COUNTER 49 COUNTER SEL button 16 Cut editing system 85 D DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU IN connectors 24 DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU OUT connectors 24 Digital dubbing 55 Digital hours meter 11 95 display modes 95 indications in the time counter display 96 indications on the monitor 96 Digital jog sound function 10 Digital signal input output section 23 Digital slow motion playback 10 Display section 18 Drop frame indication 48 DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board 11 DV format 9 DVCAM format 9 DVCPRO format 9 E EBU 10 Editing control unit 90 OUT PHASE settings 73 THROUGH mode 73 VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode 73 VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode 74 button 17 Enhanced items 59 78 Error messages 100 External device connectors 25 F F FWD button 17 Factory default settings 79 FREE RUN 50 Front panel 13 H Head cleaning 97 HEADPHONES connector 14 1 DV IN OUT connector 23 32 LLINK DV 10 LLINK button 20 Initial time code value 49 INPUT display 14 INPUT SELECT section 16 Input selection audio mode display section
40. an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing AES EBU format A unified format for digital audio signals It allows a single connector to carry the signals for two channels signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the B blue signal One of the component signals Capstan A drive mechanism that moves the tape at a specified speed Its rotation normally synchronizes with a reference sync signal Chrominance signal Color signal containing color information such as hue and saturation Also called C signal Component signals YRB A video signal consisting of a luminance signal Y and two chrominance signals R Y Composite signal A composite video signal containing video burst and sync signals Condensation Condensation of moisture on the tape transport mechanisms of VCRs including the head drum If moisture condenses on the head drum the tape adheres to the drum and causes malfunction Drop frame mode Time code runs at 30 frames sec The NTSC system however runs at about 29 97 frames sec Drop frame mode adjusts this difference The time code and video are synchronized by dropping the first two frames of the time code every minute except at the ten minute marks EE mode EE is an abbreviation of Electric to Electric Video and audio signals are supplied to the VCR s internal circuits but not to the re
41. assigned to CH 1 gt gt CH 1 Assign to channel 1 CH 2 gt gt CH 2 Assign to channel 2 CH 3 gt gt CH 3 Assign to channel 3 CH 1 amp CH 2 gt gt CH 1 amp 2 Assign to channel 1 and channel 2 A2 EDIT CH gt A2 Edit CH Determine which audio channel the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing control unit such as the PVE 500 for A2 is assigned to CH 2 gt gt CH 2 Assign to channel 2 CH 3 gt gt CH 3 Assign to channel 3 CH 4 gt gt CH 4 Assign to channel 4 CH 3 amp CH 4 gt gt CH 3 amp 4 Assign to channel 3 and channel 4 SEARCH ENABLE gt Search ENA Select how the unit enters the search mode DIAL DIRECT gt gt DIAL Press the SEARCH button or except during recording or editing turn the search dial VIA SEARCH KEY gt gt via KEY Press the SEARCH button MAX SRCH SPEED gt Max SRCH Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode shuttle and SHUTTLE gt gt SHUTTLE Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode shuttle X60 gt gt gt X60 Maximum 60 times normal speed X32 gt gt gt X32 Maximum 32 times normal speed X16 gt gt gt X16 Maximum 16 times normal speed F FWD fast forward REW rewind mode F FWD REW gt gt F FWD REW Specify the maximum tape speed in FFWD REW mode MAX gt gt gt MAX No maximum tape speed is specified X85 gt gt gt X85 Maximum 85 times normal speed X6
42. editing functions For more information about actual editing procedures and settings refer to the documentation of your editing software Refer to the documentation of your nonlinear editing equipment and software for more information about amp DV IN OUT E 6 loleoo ooobo oo90 VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER Nonlinear editing system AUDIO DSR 1800A MONITOR OUT 1800AP recorder Composite 2 video input Audio input i LINK cable DV cable not supplied O rm 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied I Cable with RCA phono plugs Em not supplied Video monitor Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System 83 pue suonoeuuo 9 1 2 84 Settings on the DSR 1800A 1800AP Button Setting REMOTE On lit 9PIN Off Unlit i LINK On lit For details of video audio input and audio mode settings see Settings for Recording on page 31 When you connect this unit to another device with a 6 pin DV connector always power the other device off and unplug its power cord from the power output before connecting or disconnecting the i LINK cable DV cable If you connect or disconnect the cable with the power cord still plugged in power from the D
43. mode MUTE gt gt mute Mute the output THROUGH gt gt through Output the time code input to the TIME CODE IN connector as it is See example configuration on page 73 VIDEO INPUT PHASE gt gt V input Output the time code with the same phase as the input video signal phase See example configuration on page 73 VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE gt gt V output Output the time code with the same phase as the output video signal phase See example configuration on page 74 MUTE IN SRCH gt Mute in SR Select whether to mute the output from the TIME CODE OUT connector in search jog shuttle mode OFF gt gt OFF Do not mute ON gt gt ON Mute Menu Contents nue se deu9 67 PROTECTION Tape protct Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STOP From STOP Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode STOP TIMER STP timer Set the time to Switch from stop mode to tape protection mode Description of settings 5 MIN gt gt gt 5 min to 0 5 SEC gt gt gt 0 5 sec Select time from 12 settings ranging from 0 5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0 1 second Factory default setting 1MIN gt gt gt 1min If the value is set to 1 minute or more the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute which makes start up slower FROM STILL From STILL Set the time to switch from still search m
44. mode Digital audio signal in AES EBU format input to the DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU IN CH 1 2 connector optional DSBK 1801 board required SDI audio signal input to the SDI IN connector optional DSBK 1801 board required Audio test signal selected with the INT AUDIO SG menu item see page 71 generated by the internal signal generator In the input selection audio mode display section the AUDIO CHI 1 2 display shows the selection made with this button CH2 3 4 audio channel 2 or 3 4 button Each press of this button cycles through the input audio signal selection options for audio channel 2 when in 2 channel mode or for audio channels 3 and 4 when in 4 channel mode The input audio signal selection options corresponding to those for the CH1 1 2 button described above are available In the input selection audio mode display section the AUDIO CH2 3 4 display shows the selection made with this button SDTIA LINK SDTI QSDD interface i LINK selection button Selects digital video and audio signals in i LINK compatible DV format input to the DV IN OUT connector When you press this button the i LINK indicator lights in the input selection audio mode display section Location and Function of Parts Q MENU button Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen and the time counter display Press it again to return from the menu display to the usual display On how to use the menu see Chapter 4 Menu Sett
45. reference video signal For details of reference video signals see About reference video signals on page 85 Speaker left channel Speaker right channel Audio amplifier Cables with RCA phono plugs MONITOR OUT 1 MONITOR OUT2 mu 9909 7 00006060000 Audio mixer 290 etc DME switcher DFS 500 500P etc e 5 CPD 6 99 eje BLACK 6 6 6 BURST OUT 4 3 2 1 DSR 1800A REF VIDEO IN 1800 recorder coco boed lleoo oobcooleoleo 6666 DSR 1600A REF VIDEO IN 1600AP player 1 ee doco REF VIDEO IN 75 Q termination switch ON UVW 1600 1600P etc H Sg REF VIDEO IN player 2 a Q 3 Q 5 I I o Editing control unit PVE 500 etc REF VIDEO FE IN oye o REF VIDEO IN 75 termination switch Use 75 Q coaxial cables for all of these connections Con
46. tape having audio signals recorded in locked UNLOCK mode mode Audio REC mode selection different from Select the same audio recording mode as that of the mode err audio on tape tape Audio REC recording mode cannot REC mode changed during recording Cassette adaptor not usable Use a tape without cassette adaptor Adaptor Counter mode is selected Use the COUNTER SEL button to light the TC or U CNT mode BIT time data type indicator in the display section Input selection cannot be changed in REC mode REC recording mode Input signal does not conform to Unknown Sig DVCAM DV format Input signal is 625 50 For DSR 1800A 625 50 sig For DSR 1800A Input signal is 525 60 For DSR 1800AP 525 60 sig For DSR 1800AP Input video is not detected Check the VIDEO display in the input selection audio No INPUT mode display section and supply an appropriate video signal Input video signal does not synchronize Use a reference video signal or connect the recorder ILL REF with REF VIDEO signal REF VIDEO OUT connector to the player REF VIDEO IN connector When connecting the recorder REF VIDEO OUT connector to the player REF VIDEO IN connector set the STD NON STD menu item see page 68 to FORCED NON STD Moisture has been detected Keep the power on and wait until this alarm message HUMID disappears No cassette in VTR Load a cassette No Cass Re
47. the FWD REW menu item see page 63 15 set to PB you can monitor the playback picture during the fast forward STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation No tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work while the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item see page 63 Location and Function of Parts MBIAJBAQ Jaydeyo 17 MBIAJBAQ Jaydeyo 18 4 Display section Recording playback format indicators ClipLink indicator VITC indicator Q SERVO indicator Cassette memory indicator Q REC INHIBIT indicator Time data type indicators DVCAM ClipLink COUNTER 94 LP C IG S HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES EDITA REC INHIBIT SERVO CHANNEL CONDITION REPEAT indicator Q Time counter display Q CHANNEL CONDITION indicators Tape end alarm indicator D SHUTTLE JOG indicators NOT EDITABLE indicator Recording playback format indicators DVCAM This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back DV This lights when a tape recorded in consumer DV format is played back LP This lights when a tape recorded in LP mode is played back When a tape recorded in DVCPRO 25M format or any other format than those mentioned above is played back none of the above indicators l
48. the settings Meanings of indications on the monitor screen nue p 1 78 On screen indication Right pointing arrow gt at the right of a menu item See step 1 of the foregoing operating procedure Meaning Pressing the gt button switches to the next lower menu level or to a setting selection screen Left pointing arrow lt at the left of a menu item See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure Pressing the lt button returns to the previous higher menu level Character string at the right of a menu item See step 4 of the foregoing operating procedure Current setting of the menu item When shown with a colon 2 the current setting is the same as the factory default setting When shown with a raised dot the current setting is different from the factory default setting See step 2 of the operating procedure in Changing the Settings of Enhanced on page 78 An asterisk in a complete list of settings See step 6 of the foregoing operating procedure Factory default setting Changing Menu Settings Displaying Enhanced Items The factory default setting is not to display enhanced items To display enhanced items set the MENU GRADE menu item see page 73 to ENHANCED following the procedure in the previous section Changing the Settings of Basic Items In step 3 first select MENU GRADE
49. the synchronization of the phase of the drum rotation and the reference signal for the tape transport position so that the video heads can trace the same pattern on the tape for playback and recording Q CHANNEL CONDITION indicators These three color indicators show the state of the playback signal Green The state of the playback signal is good Yellow The playback signal is somewhat deteriorated but playback is possible Red The playback signal is deteriorated When the red indicator remains on head cleaning or an internal inspection is necessary REPEAT indicator This indicator lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item see page 62 is set to ON Tape end alarm indicator Starts flashing when the remaining capacity of the tape is for about 2 minutes SHUTTLE JOG indicators When searching in shuttle mode using the search dial the SHUTTLE indicator lights and when searching in jog mode using the search dial the JOG indicator lights When the search dial is turned clockwise causing playback to take place in the forward direction the gt indicator lights When the search dial is turned counterclockwise causing playback to take place in the reverse direction the 1 indicator lights When the tape is stopped the 0 indicator lights For more information about the search dial see Search dial in the next section B NOT EDITABLE indicator Lights during playback of a tape that contains a recording in othe
50. to the TIME CODE IN connector When VITC is selected The VITC time code present in the input video signal Note When the selected input mode is i LINK the i LINK indicator is lit in the Input selection audio mode display section setting this item to EXT REGEN causes the internal time code generator to automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the i LINK interface RUN MODE RUN mode Select the advancement RUN mode of the time code generator FREE RUN gt gt FREE Time code generator keeps running REC RUN gt gt REC RUN Time code generator only runs while recording Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editing control unit With the REC RUN setting editing will not be carried out correctly For DSR 1800A only DF MODE DF mode Select whether the time code generator and time counter operate in drop frame mode or non drop frame mode Normally select drop frame mode to keep in synchronization with real time The non drop frame mode is useful for example when using computer graphics and working on a frame count basis ON DF gt gt ON DF Drop frame mode OFF NDF OFF NDF Non drop frame mode TC SELECT gt TC select Determine which to display in the time counter display TC or VITC gt gt Display TC gt gt TC Display TC Menu Contents TIME CODE Time code Set
51. unit can output the video signal also containing the aspect ratio information Rack mountable When you use an optional rack mount kit you can mount this unit onto an EIA standard 19 inch rack height 4 units Optional Accessories DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board When installed in the unit this optional board enables digital video and audio signals in the D1 format and also AES EBU format digital audio signals to be transferred between this unit and digital Betacam VCRs or other digital equipment RMM 131 1 Rack Mount Kit This kit can be used to mount the unit onto an EJA standard 19 inch rack Using the CD ROM Manual The supplied CD ROM includes Operating Instructions for the DSR series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player English Japanese French German Italian and Spanish versions CD ROM System Requirements MBIAIOAQ Jaydeyo The following are required to access the supplied CD ROM disc Computer PC with Intel Pentium CPU Installed memory 64 MB or more CD ROM drive x 8 or faster Monitor Monitor supporting resolution of 800 x 600 or higher Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition When these requirements are not met access to the CD ROM disc may be slow or not possible at all Preparations One of the following programs must be installed on your computer in order to use the Operating Instructions contained on the C
52. 0 gt gt gt X60 Maximum 60 times normal speed X32 gt gt gt X32 Maximum 32 times normal speed When this item is set to MAX the playback video signal is muted Menu Contents nue 63 nue 64 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational Operation settings JOG RESPONSE gt JOG dial Select the tape speed characteristics for the search dial rotation rate in jog mode Description of settings TYPE1 1 to 1 gt gt type 1 Tape speed varies linearly over the range 1 to 1 2 3 to 3 gt gt type 2 Tape speed varies stepwise as shown in the figure below over the range 3 to 3 Characterized by zone around 1 and 1 where the tape speed is independent of the rotation rate TYPES 3 to 3 gt gt type 3 Tape speed varies linearly over the range 3 to 3 as shown in the figure below TYPE2 TYPES Rotation rate FWD Rotation rate FWD PREROLL TIME Preroll Set the preroll time 0 SEC gt gt 0 sec to 15 SEC gt gt 15 sec The preroll time can be set in one second increments to between 0 and 15 seconds A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing When an editing control unit such as the PVE 500 has been connected this setting is disabled and the setting on the editing control unit is in effect Operations such as the
53. ANK4 gt Recall 4 Recall menu settings from menu bank 4 Description of settings 1 Select the bank you want to recall then press the gt button Message RECALL OK appears 2 To recall press the SET YES button To quit recalling press the RESET NO button SAVE BANK 1 gt Save 1 Save current menu settings to menu bank 1 SAVE BANK 2 gt Save 2 Save current menu settings to menu bank 2 SAVE BANK 3 gt Save 3 Save current menu settings to menu bank 3 SAVE BANK 4 gt Save 4 Save current menu settings to menu bank 4 1 Select the bank you want to save then press the gt button Message SAVE OK appears 2 To save press the SET YES button To quit saving press the RESET NO button Menu banks This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed menu banks numbered 1 to 4 Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required Menu Contents MENU GRADE Menu grade Selection of menu items to be displayed 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 Description of settings BASIC Basic Display basic items only ENHANCED Enhanced Display both basic and enhanced items EE OUT PHASE settings for time code output Use the following as reference information when s
54. B FS sine wave signal When you select SG as the audio input in the INPUT SELECT section on the front panel the audio test signal generated by the internal audio test signal generator is input OUTPUT CH3 4 gt OUT ch3 4 Select the signals to be output from the AUDIO OUT CH 3 and AUDIO OUT CH 4 connectors LINE OUT gt gt line out Output the audio channel 3 and audio channel 4 signals from the AUDIO OUT CH 3 and AUDIO OUT CH 4 connectors as they are MONITOR OUT gt gt monitor Output the monitor audio L channel CH 1 and monitor audio R channel CH 2 signals from the AUDIO OUT CH 3 and AUDIO OUT CH 4 connectors respectively OUTPUT PHASE gt Out phase Select the audio playback signal output timing AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE 0 to FF Select in this range The reference position corresponds to a setting of 80H When a value smaller than 80H is selected the output timing is advanced and when a value larger than 80H is selected the output timing is delayed BOH 128 samples approx 2 7 ms 1 sample approx 20 us Factory default setting 80H JOG CONTROL Jog ctrl Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback OFF gt gt OFF Do not adjust the audio playback speed ON gt gt Adjust the audio playback speed Menu Contents nue 1 1 71 AUDIO CONTROL Audio Settings related to audio control SHUTTLE MUTE
55. Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Using the CD ROM Manual Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Q POWER switch Audio level meters Input selection audio mode display section see page 14 Q Cassette compartment en S a fauno ANALOG AESERU soi se PBFS 404 EA FEC WODE AUDIO INPUT LEVEL DVCAM Gum COUNTER 2 CHS H Z REC INHIBIT HEADPHONES CONTROL S Menu control panel inside of the door see page 15 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs Search control section see page 19 CONTROL connector HEADPHONES connector 4 Display section see page 18 PHONE LEVEL control knob 3 Tape transport control section see page 17 6 Remote control setting section see page 20 POWER switch Cassette compartment Press the side to power the unit on When the unit is Accepts DVCAM DV and DVCPRO 25M powered on the display windows in the front panel lights videocassettes To power the unit off press the O side of the switch For details of usable cassettes see page 27 Aud
56. D ROM disc Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4 0 or higher Adobe Reader Version 6 0 or higher If Adobe Reader is not installed you can download it from the following URL http www adobe com Reading the CD ROM Manual To read the Operating Instructions contained on the CD ROM disc do the following 1 Insert the CD ROM disc in your CD ROM drive A cover page appears automatically in your browser If it does not appear automatically in the browser double click the index htm file on the CD ROM disc 2 Select and click the Operating Instructions that you want to read This opens the PDF file of the Operating Instructions Using the CD ROM Manual 1 1 1 12 If you lose the CD ROM disc or become unable to read its content for example because of a hardware failure you can do one of the following You can purchase a new CD ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged Contact your Sony service representative You can purchase printed versions of the Operating Instructions English version Contact your Sony service representative When ordering be sure to specify the part number of the manual you want Part No Models covered 3 869 571 1X DSR 1800A 1800AP ntel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
57. DEO OUT IN Y R Y B Y IN OUT 1 Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y R Y B Y connectors 2 Y R Y B Y IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y R Y B Y connectors Q S VIDEO OUT connector Q VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 SUPER connectors REF VIDEO IN OUT connectors TIME CODE Q TIME CODE IN OUT connectors Q VIDEO IN connectors BNC type Input an analog composite video signal This connector block has a built in automatic 75 Q termination switch When a signal is input to the left VIDEO IN connector with no bridging loop through connection made the connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 automatically To connect the signal input to the left VIDEO IN connector also to other equipment use the right VIDEO IN connector marked When the right VIDEO IN connector is used the built in 75 Q termination switch turns off automatically S VIDEO IN connector 4 pin Input an S video signal with separated Y luminance and C chroma 3 58 MHz for DSR 1800A or 4 43 MHz for DSR 1800AP components to this connector Location and Function of Parts COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y R Y B Y connectors BNC type Input analog component video signals to these connectors REF reference VIDEO IN OUT connectors BNC type Input a reference video signal The IN connector block has a built in automatic 75 Q termination switch When a signal is input to the left REF VIDEO
58. DV IN OUT connectors on this unit and the player Use the following procedure RESET NO 1 9 2 4 3 45 7 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel SYSTEM MENU Setup menu AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display HOURS METER Monitor screen 2 Press the 4p or 1 button to select AUTO FUNCTION SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU Auto func AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display HOURS METER Monitor screen 3 Press the gt button This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu AUTO FUNCTION MENU i LINK DUB Time counter display i LINK DUBBING gt TC INSERT Monitor screen 4 Press the button to display the menu level 2 for the item i LINK DUBBING and select the data to be dubbed with the button Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format uonejedo Bunip3 20 55 Example Selecting A V TC CM 1 LINK DUBBING Q U TC CM AUTO FUNCTION MENU gt A V TC CM A V Time counter display A V TC Monitor screen 5 Press the gt button The following message appears uonejedo Bunip3 20 56 i LINK DUBBING Set tape Time counter display INSERT RECORD TAPE THIS UTR AND SOURCE IN THE PLAYER UTR ABORT MENU KEY
59. EAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET AUTO EE SELECT CASSETTE OUT F FWD REW LOCAL ENABLE STOP REC INHIBIT STANDBY OFF A1 EDIT CH A2 EDIT CH SEARCH ENABLE I SRCH SPEED SHUTTLE F FWD REW JOG RESPONSE PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE UP PLAY START AUTO REW A MODE CHANGE DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA DISPLAY CHARA POSITION CHARA TYPE CHARA VSIZE DISPLAY INFO SUB STATUS MENU DISPLAY PEAK HOLD OVER DISP HOLD BRIGHTNESS ALARM TIME CODE TC MODE RUN MODE DF MODE 2 TC SELECT VITC TCG REGEN UB BINARY VITC POS SEL 1 VITC POS SEL 2 I VITC OUTPUT EE OUT PHASE MUTE IN SRCH STOP STOP TIMER FROM STILL STILL TIMER NEXT MODE Q gt o Es 0 AB 5 n 5 o Continued a Menu item for DSR 1800A only 60 Menu Organization Menu selection level HOURS METER AUTO FUNCTION DUBBING TC INSERT Level 1 Continued I VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL DIGITAL PROCESS SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE T1 0PERATION T2 DRUM ROTATION T3 TAPE RUNNING CT THREADING Level 2 STILL MODE I EE DELAY INT VIDEO SG I STD NON STD REF SEL SETUP REMOVE SETUP ADD 2 I CC F1 BLANK CC F2
60. GBYASE SC s When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector see Remote control setting section page 20 1 Poweron the video monitor then set its input switches according to the signals input from this unit 2 Se up the player to play back a tape Recording 31 pue Buipiooeud z Jeideuo pue z 1 1 32 Recording For details refer to the operating instructions for the player Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch When the REMOTE button is not lit the external editing control unit is not used use the COUNTER SEL button to select the type of time data to be used Each press of this button cycles through three options COUNTER CNT value TC time code and U BIT user bit data The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected Selected time data Time data type indicator Count value of the time counter COUNTER Time code TC User bit data U BIT When the REMOTE button is lit selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing control unit Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be recorded Use the buttons in the INPUT SELECT section to select the desired signal formats Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the input selection audio mode display secti
61. MOTE Monitor screen Time counter display If such an alarm message appears a connection or operation error may have been made or condensation on heads may have occurred Follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen To display alarm messages on the monitor screen it is necessary for the monitor to be connected to the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector and set the following menu items to ON CHARA DISPLAY see page 65 ALARM see page 66 pue 9 Je1deuo 1 00 Troubleshooting Alarm messages and associated directions Alarm message on monitor screen Cause Direction Alarm message in time counter display A cleaning tape has been inserted The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is Cleaning Tp completed A non standard signal is being used for Use a standard signal VIN NON STD input video A non standard ref signal is being used Use a standard signal REF NON STD for REF VIDEO Abnormal settings selected in setup Correct the setup menu settings Contact your Sony ILL SETUP menu dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections Audio mixing mode cannot be changed REC mode during recording Audio not editable on this tape Use a tape recorded in 2 channel 48 kHz or 2CH 32kHz 4 channel 32 kHz mode Fs 44 1kHz Use a
62. NE When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector see page 25 of this unit press the REMOTE button turning it on When not turn off the button 1 Insert a cassette For details of cassette insertion see page 29 and for usable cassette types see page 27 The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit The STOP button will light and a few seconds later a still image will appear on the monitor screen 2 Press the PLAY button This starts the playback operation When the tape is played back all the way to the end the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator Cassette memory indicator It means The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette NOT EDITABLE indicator The tape was recorded in the DV format or a DVCPRO tape is inserted You cannot use it as a recording tape for editing To perform the following operations Operation Stop playback Do this Press the STOP button The unit enters stop mode and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time set with the STOP TIMER menu item see page 68 Adjust the audio playback level Use the audio level control on the monitor Operation Pla
63. NG mode Tape 0000 0000 00000 CT THREADING mode Thread 0000 0000 00000 To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button on the menu control panel To reset the trip values About this operation consult your Sony dealer Head Cleaning Always use the DVMI2CL mini size or DV12CL standard size Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads To clean the heads Insert the cleaning cassette This automatically starts cleaning You cannot operate any tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning operation After about 10 seconds the cleaning cassette will be automatically ejected Maintenance Bunoousejqnojj pue eoueuejure y 9 191deuo 97 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 Bunoousejqnojj pue eoueuejure y 9 191deuo co Tape problems Symptom Recording is not possible Cause The cassette s REC SAVE switch is set to SAVE 9 Remedy Set the REC SAVE switch to REC or use another cassette The unit s tape transport control buttons PLAY F FWD REW etc do not Work The REMOTE button
64. OR OUT connector RCA phono jack This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring The audio signals to be output from this connector can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel 4 External device connectors VIDEO CONTROL opo D VIDEO CONTROL connector REMOTE osho REMOTE connector Q VIDEO CONTROL connector D sub 15 pin For remote control of the internal digital video processor connect an optional remote control unit to this connector REMOTE connector D sub 9 pin Use the optional 9 pin remote cable to connect an editing controller that supports this unit or a VCR that supports editing with two units DSR 2000A 2000AP etc to connect those devices to this unit for remote control Location and Function of Parts MBIAJOAQ Jaydeyo 25 Q 5 m 4 A 26 Location and Function of Parts Recording and Playback Chapter Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below Model name Size PDV 34 64 94 124 184 Standard size PDVM 12 22 32 40 Mini size The in each model name is actually ME indicating that a cassette memory is contained or N indicating that no cassette memory is contained The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording playback time in minutes for each model For example the PDV 184ME has a maximum r
65. S O N Y 3 869 571 12 1 Digital 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 DSR series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player English Japanese French German Italian and Spanish versions For more details see Using the CD ROM Manual on page 11 DvcaM DSR 1800A 1800AP 2005 Sony Corporation Owner s Record model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No 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 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 If the provided p
66. SBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board RCC 5G 9 pin remote control cable length 5 m 16 ft RMM 131 1 Rack Mount Kit Digital video cassette Standard size PDV 34 64 94 124 184 9 Mini size PDVM 12 22 32 40 9 a The in each model name is actually indicating that a cassette memory is contained or N indicating that no cassette memory is contained Cleaning cassette DV12CL standard size DVMI2CL mini size Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Notes Always make a test recording and verify that it was recorded successfully SONY WILL NOT BELIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use SONY WILL NOT BELIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER Glossary 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
67. SPLAY CONTROL BRIGHTNESS 175 100 50 Monitor screen gt gt 75 Time counter display 7 Press the 4 or button to change the setting of the item gt Chara disp Time counter display SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL gt gt 50 bd BRIGHTNESS 125 Time counter display 100 5 Current settings 0 Monitor screen 8 change other settings press the lt button to return to the previous screen then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required Changing Menu Settings nue y 1 77 9 when you have completed the settings press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the new settings are saved in memory When the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications If you power off the unit before saving operation is completed settings may be lost Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit If instead of pressing the SET YES button you press the MENU button the new settings are not saved The message appears the monitor screen and Abort in the time counter display for about 0 5 second and the system exits the menus To change more than one setting be sure to press the SET YES button after making
68. T MODE OFF REPEAT Time counter display REPEAT END U END PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen 6 Press the B gt button The display changes as follows SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt gt gt Tape top REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP T TOP Time counter display A POINT Monitor screen 7 Press the 1l button to select A POINT SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt gt gt point REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP Time counter display TAPE TOP Monitor screen Playback pue 43 pue z Jeideuo 44 8 Press the lt button The display changes as follows SETUP MENU gt gt OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE Time counter display OP REPEAT END U END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen 9 Press the Yb button to select A PRESET SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION gt gt A preset REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END U END Time counter display B PRESET Monitor screen 1 the B gt button The A PRESET MODE screen appears The time code value of the current point A is displayed below the screen title A PRESET MODE A 00 00 00 00 INC DEC M KEY SHIFT gt KEY
69. V connector may flow into this unit possibly damaging this unit When you connect this unit to another device with 6 pin DV connector make the connection to the 6 pin DV connector on the other device before making the connection to this unit Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system When using a VCR other than the DSR 1800A 1800AP configuration that includes two DSR 1800A 1800AP units refer to its instruction manual to serve as the player and recorder When you select assemble or insert editing mode on D 75 coaxial cable not supplied the editing control unit the two DSR 1800A 1800AP units recorder and player will automatically enter the 2 9 pin remote control cable selected editing mode not supplied 7 Cable with RCA phono plugs d not supplied DSR 1800A DSR 1800A 1800AP player SDIIN 1800AP recorder 1 QOOQOO F VIDEO AUDIO OUT 2 MONITOR REMOTE OUT 2 MONITOR SUPER OUT SUPER OUT Composite video input Composite video input Audio input Audio input PLAYER
70. VIDEO GAIN gt gt V gain Adjust the video output level to Factory default setting 200H CHROMA GAIN gt gt C gain Adjust the chroma output level to 3FFH Factory default setting 200H CHROMA PHASE gt gt phase Adjust the chroma phase 00H to FFH Factory default setting 80H For DSR 1800A only SETUP LEVEL gt gt Setup lev Adjust the black setup level to 3FFH Factory default setting 200H For DSR 1800AP only BLACK LEVEL gt gt Black lev Adjust the black level to Factory default setting 200H For DSR 1800AP only INPUT BLANK gt Input bink LINE 335 gt gt Line 335 Switch blanking on or off for the 335th line of the input video signal BLANK gt gt gt blank Blank THROUGH gt gt gt through Do not blank Menu Contents nue y 1 1 69 AUDIO CONTROL Audio Settings related to audio control REC MODE gt REC mode Select the audio recording mode Description of settings 2CHANNEL 48kHz gt gt 2 ch 2 channel 48 kHz mode 4CHANNEL 32 gt gt 4 ch 4 channel 32 kHz mode INPUT ARRANGE gt Input arng Make settings for input audio mixing Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as follows 1 Use the gt buttons to move the cursor and the SET YES button to toggle the setting on and off
71. al to the reference line 5 Output the player 1 signal 6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope This displays the sync and subcarrier phases composite signals only of the signal from player 1 7 On player 1 adjust the SYNC PHASE and SC PHASE controls on the menu control panel using a Phillips screwdriver so that the output from player 1 on channel A is in correct phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel B This indicator moves as you This indicator turn the SYNC moves as you PHASE control turn the SC PHASE control Adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output signal from player 1 When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear 8 Output the player 2 signal and repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output from player 2 The color of video on monitors connected to the composite and S video outputs may temporarily change or be reversed when you rotate the SYNC PHASE control and SC PHASE control Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases pue suonoeuuo 9 1 2 93 Q 5 m a Q o 2 2 5 o 5 C 5 o 94 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases Maintenance Troubleshooting Chapter Maintenance Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location or if you use i
72. arbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal DIESES GER T MUSS GEERDET WERDEN ACHTUNG Das Ger t ist nicht tropf und spritzwassergesch tzt Es d rfen keine mit Fl ssigkeiten gef llten Gegenst nde 2 B Vasen darauf abgestellt werden Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose angeschlossen ist bleibt das Ger t auch im ausgeschalteten Zustand mit dem Strommetz verbunden Fernsehprogramme Filme Videob nder usw k nnen urheberrechtlich gesch tzt sein Unerlaubtes Aufnehmen solcher Materialien verst6Bt gegen das Urheberrecht WARNUNG Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrh rern und Kopfh rern kann Geh rsch den verursachen Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden vermeiden Sie l ngeres H ren bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln F r Kunden in Europa Nur DSR 1800AP Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE Kennzeichnung und erf llt die EMV Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EG Kommission Angewandte Normen EN60065 Sicherheitsbestimmungen EN55103 1 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit St raussendung EN55103 2 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit St rfestgkeit F r die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen E1 Wohnbereich E2 kommerzieller und in beschr nktem Ma e industrieller Bereich E3 Stadtbereich im Freien und E4 kontrollierter EMV Bereich z B Fernsehstudio Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japan Der autorisierte R
73. ay Monitor screen 4 Press the button to select TC INSERT Setting the Time Data uonejedo Bunip3 20 je1deu 51 AUTO FUNCTION MENU TC INSERT i LINK DUBBING TC insert Executing TC_INSERT gt Time counter display Time counter display EXECUTING TCR 00 00 00 00 UBR 00 00 00 00 ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen Monitor screen When the recording ends the message TC INSERT COMPLETED PUSH THE YES BUTTON appears The following message appears on the monitor screen and Completed appears in the time counter display TE INSERT Set tape 8 Press the SET YES button to exit the menu Time counter display 5 Press the gt button INSERT THE TAPE IN THIS UTR ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen 6 Insert the cassette A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears TE TC insert Time counter display uonejedo Bunip3 20 je1deu START TC INSERT START YES KEY ABORT MENU KEY Monitor screen To cancel the TC insert operation Press the MENU button 7 Press the SET YES button Time code recording starts from the current tape position 52 Setting the Time Data High Speed and Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Use the search function to easily locate the desired sc
74. c inhibit mode is selected Set the REC INHIBIT menu item see page 63 to REC INHI OFF Record inhibit plug on the cassette is set Set the REC SAVE switch on the cassette to REC REC INHI to inhibit Remote mode is selected Turn off the REMOTE button REMOTE Troubleshooting pue eoueuejure y 9 191deuj 101 pue eoueuejure y 9 1 2 102 Alarm messages and associated directions Alarm message on monitor screen Cause Tape cannot be replayed Direction Use a tape recorded in 525 60 format For DSR 1800 Alarm message time counter display 625 50 Tape For DSR 1800A Use a tape recorded in 625 50 format For DSR 1800AP 525 60 Tape For DSR 1800AP Tape end has been detected Use a new cleaning tape Tape end Tape not editable Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format Not DVCAM Use a tape recorded in 525 60 format For DSR 1800A 625 50 Tape For DSR 1800A Use a tape recorded in 625 50 format For DSR 1800AP 525 60 Tape For DSR 1800AP Tape not recordable Use a DVCAM DV ME tape REC INHI Tape not usable Use a DVCAM DV DVCPRO 25M tape ILL Tape TC EXTERNAL is selected Set the TC MODE menu item see page 66 to INT TC EXT PRESET TCG REGEN mode is selected Set the TC MODE menu item see page 66 to INT REGEN mode PRESET TCG RUN mode is se
75. ck by pressing the PLAY and SEARCH buttons alternately For intermittent shuttle mode playback press the STOP and SEARCH buttons alternately High Speed and Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format In addition to straightforward tape dubbing you can also use this unit to dub automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the i LINK interface When you dub data recorded by a DVCAM camcorder that supports the ClipLink function you can also include the data stored in the cassette memory Ka e Use a tape recorded in the DVCAM format tape recorded in DV format cannot be used as a source tape for dubbing through the i LINK interface Regardless of the audio recording mode setting of this unit dubbing is performed with the original audio recording mode unchanged two channel 48 kHz mode four channel 32 kHz mode Approximately the last 2 minutes of the tape may not be copied because of differences in tape lengths If an index picture is recorded in this portion it may also not be copied A continuous recorded section of approximately 5 seconds is required before the recording start point It is recommended to record beforehand color bars or a similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this unit Connections for dubbing via i LINK interface To carry out dubbing through the LINK interface connect the i
76. cording heads Head drum A metal cylinder to which a video head is attached This drum is rotated at high speeds in synchronization with the sync signal during recording and playback Linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on video tape See also Non linear editing Loading When being loaded the tape is pulled out of the cassette case and threaded along the specified tape path and wrapped round the drum to be ready for recording or playback Generally this is done automatically when you place the cassette at the cassette entrance of the VCR Also called threading Loop through connection A connection which allows a signal input to an input connector to pass through the unit and exit from an output connector as input to external equipment Also called bridging connection Luminance signal The signal that determines the brightness of the picture Also called Y signal One of the component signals Non drop frame mode The number of frames of the time code and video run is not adjusted When you use the time code in non drop frame mode the real playback time will be about 86 seconds shorter per day than the time code If you edit frame by frame or if you determine the length of a shot by counting the time code use drop frame mode Non linear editing Editing while playing back video and audio signals recorded on hard disks Video scenes stored on disk can be cued up
77. coute prolong e des pressions sonores excessives Pour les clients europ ens DSR 1800AP seulement Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme la fois la Directive sur la compatibilit lectromagn tique EMC et la Directive sur les basses tensions mises par la Commission de la Communaut Europ enne La conformit ces directives implique la conformit aux normes europ ennes suivantes EN60065 S curit des produits EN55103 1 Interf rences lectromagn tiques mission EN55103 2 Sensibilit lectromagn tique immunit Ce produit est pr vu pour tre utilis dans les environnements lectromagn tiques suivants E1 r sidentiel E2 commercial et industrie l g re urbain ext rieur et E4 environnement EMC contr l ex studio de t l vision Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japon Le repr sentant autoris pour EMC et la s curit des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Allemagne Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie veuillez consulter les adresses indiqu es dans les documents de service ou de garantie s par s Um die Gefahr von Branden oder elektrischen Schl gen zu verringern darf dieses Ger t nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden darf das Geh use nicht ge ffnet werden Uberlassen Sie Wartungs
78. creen and Saving appears in the time counter display while the settings of all items are returned to their factory default settings These factory default settings are saved in memory If you power off the unit while settings are being saved settings may not be correctly returned to their factory default settings Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit To abandon the resetting operation Instead of pressing the SET YES button press the RESET NO button The display returns to menu level 1 leaving the settings unchanged Changing Menu Settings nue 7 1 79 Displaying Supplementary Status Information When you set the SUB STATUS menu item see page 65 to other than OFF you can view supplementary status information on the monitor screen below the operating mode display area E fofo 014 4 lolz epa EEE tolet Supplementary status information The following items of supplementary status information are displayed depending on the setting of the SUB STATUS menu item Setting of SUB Items of supplementary STATUS menu item information displayed EDIT PRESET Editing mode settings made on the editing control unit m TC MODE Operating mode of the internal time zi code generator REMAIN Remaining capacity of the tape A z AUDIO MIXING Setting fo
79. cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss In order to use this product safely avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels For the customers in Europe DSR 1800AP only This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards EN60065 Product Safety 55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission e EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments 1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio The man
80. deo and audio signals received from other equipment gt gt gt The unit enters playback mode and outputs a still picture audio and video signals to STOP gt gt STOP the monitor This enables Operations when in editing operation to be stop mode carried out using a single monitor STANDBY OFF gt gt STBY OFF Operations when in standby off mode EE gt gt gt EE Output video and audio signals received from other equipment PB gt gt gt PB The unit enters playback mode and outputs a still picture LOCAL ENABLE gt Local ENA Select which of the tape transport control buttons EJECT REW PLAY F FWD STOP and REC operate when the REMOTE button is lit ALL DISABLE gt gt DIS All of the tape transport control buttons are disabled STOP amp EJECT gt gt STOP amp EJ Only the STOP and EJECT buttons are enabled ALL ENABLE gt gt All ENA All of the tape transport control buttons are enabled and settings such as preroll time change or time data display selection are effective REC INHIBIT gt REC INH Determine whether to prohibit recording on tape OFF gt gt OFF Do not prohibit recording on tape ON gt gt ON Prohibit recording on tape The REC INHIBIT indicator on the front panel lights A1 EDIT CH gt A1 Edit CH Determine which audio channel the EDIT PRESET command set on an editing control unit such as the PVE 500 for A1 is
81. dotto destinato all uso nei seguenti ambienti elettromagnetici residenziali E2 commerciali e industriali leggeri E3 esterni urbani e E4 ambienti EMC controllati ad esempio studi televisivi Il fabbricante di questo prodotto la Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Giappone La rappresentanza autorizzata per EMC e la sicurezza dei prodotti la Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stoccarda Germania Per qualsiasi questione riguardante l assistenza o la garanzia si prega di rivolgersi agli indirizzi riportati nei documenti sull assistenza o sulla garanzia a parte ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de electrocuci n no exponga este aparato a la lluvia ni a la humedad Para evitar descargas el ctricas no abra el aparato Solicite asistencia t cnica nicamente a personal especializado ESTE APARATO DEBE CONECTARSE A TIERRA PRECAUCI N No se debe exponer la unidad a goteos o salpicaduras Tampoco se deben colocar sobre la misma objetos llenos de l quido tales como un florero La unidad no queda desconectada de la alimentaci n el ctrica siempre que est conectado al tomacorriente incluso aunque se desconecte el interruptor principal Los programas de televisi n las pel culas las cintas de v deo y material similar pueden estar protegidos por las leyes de copyright La grabaci n no autorizada de dicho material puede ir en contra de lo establecido por las le
82. e AUDIO IN CH 1 connector 4 dBm gt gt gt 4dBm 0 dBm gt gt gt OdBm 3 dBm gt gt gt 3dBm for DSR 1800AP only 6 dBm gt gt gt 6dBm CH2 IN LEVEL gt gt 2 input Select the audio level setting according to the audio level of the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 2 connector 4 dBm gt gt gt 4dBm 0 dBm gt gt gt OdBm 3 dBm gt gt gt 3dBm for DSR 1800AP only 6 dBm gt gt gt 6dBm CH3 IN LEVEL gt gt CH3 input Select the audio level setting according to the audio level of the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 3 connector 4 dBm gt gt gt 4dBm 0 dBm gt gt gt OdBm 3 dBm gt gt gt 3dBm for DSR 1800AP only 6 dBm gt gt gt 6dBm CH4 IN LEVEL gt gt CH4 input Select the audio level setting according to the audio level of the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 4 connector 4 dBm gt gt gt 4dBm 0 dBm gt gt gt OdBm 3 dBm gt gt gt 3dBm for DSR 1800AP only 6 dBm gt gt gt 6dBm OUTPUT LEVEL gt gt Out Level Select the analog audio output reference level 4 dBm gt gt gt 4dBm 0 dBm gt gt gt OdBm 3 dBm gt gt gt 3dBm for DSR 1800AP only 6 dBm gt gt gt 6dBm INT AUDIO SG gt Audio SG Select the operation of the internal audio test signal generator SILENCE gt gt silence Silent signal 1kHz SINE gt gt 1kHz 1 kHz 20 d
83. e display section Internal test audio signal CH 1 1 2 and 2 3 4 SG in AUDIO group a The indicator does not light even if you press the corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT section unless the required optional digital input output board DSBK 1801 is installed Once you have started recording you cannot change the input signal selection Select the audio mode Select either two channel mode 2CHANNEL or four channel mode ACHANNEL with the REC MODE menu item see page 69 The corresponding indicator lights in the REC MODE display Audio mode Lit indicator in the REC MODE display 2 channel mode 2CH 4 channel mode 4CH In the DVCAM format there are two audio recording modes with either two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz It is not possible to select other modes for example with four channels at 48 kHz During audio editing if a signal used in assemble or insert editing is in a different mode from the base tape the signals will be discontinuous at the edit points and correct editing will not be obtained For this reason audio editing between different modes is inhibited on this unit For smooth editing operations check the audio recording mode of the base tape beforehand Once you have started recording you cannot change the audio mode selection If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched it is not possible to carry out insert editing over a s
84. e ee Jog mode i forward direction data not correctly read from the tape JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction U R gt User bit data from the time code reader The SHUTTLE Speed Shuttle mode AUTOEDII eding mods not been read correctly from the tape PREVIEW Preview mode a You can switch between TC and VITC using the TC SELECT menu item REVIEW Review mode see page 66 b is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly Drop frame indication for time code reader on DSR 1800A only Drop frame mode factory default setting Non drop frame mode Setting the Time Data To display the desired time data the time counter display Time data type indicators Time counter display COUNTER SEL button COUNTER SEL 9 INPUT SELECT VIDEQIN SD RESETINO B SET YES MARK CH cH CH CH 1 2 1 Ll za X SYNC 3 SC PHASE Di Ot gt Open the door on the lower part of the front panel press the COUNTER SEL button Each press of this button cycles through three options CNT value time code and user bit data The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected Time data Time data shown in the time counter type display indicator COUNTER CNT count value of th
85. e time counter TC Time code when recording the time code is generated by the internal time code generator when playing back the time code is read from the tape U BIT User bit data when recording the user bit data is according to the most recent settings when playing back the user bit data is read from the tape wa When the REMOTE button on the front panel is lit the COUNTER SEL button does not operate while the tape is moving In such cases use the external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel to select the time data To reset the CNT value Press the RESET NO button on the menu control panel This resets the CNT value to 0 00 00 00 During playback if the recording on the tape includes discontinuities the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points Using the Internal Time Code Generator You can set the initial time code value before recording the time code generated by the internal time code generator onto a tape In addition you can use the user bits to record such data as the date time scene number reel number or other useful information When an external time code generator is connected to the TIME CODE IN connector the internal time code generator can be locked to synchronized with an external time code To set the initial time code value and user bit data SDTI LINK COUNTER SEL 1 P
86. ecording playback time of 184 minutes Cassettes usable for playback only Large and medium size DVCPRO 25M cassettes are usable for playback only If you insert an incorrect type of cassette it will be automatically ejected Although this unit can use DV series consumer cassettes video or audio noise may occur on some tapes For reliable playback editing recording and storage use DVCAM cassettes Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV format recorder can be played back on this unit but cannot be used for recording at editing operation When you insert such a cassette into this unit the NOT EDITABLE indicator lights up in the display section on the front panel of this unit See the note in page 18 Usable Cassettes 27 pue z Jeideuo 28 DVCAM cassettes Notes on using cassettes Checking the tape for slack Usable Cassettes The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes REC SAVE switch For details of this switch see Preventing accidental erasure on page 29 Mini size Standard size Cassette memory Before storing the cassette for a long period of time rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case preferably on end instead of flat on its side Storing a cassette in any other condition not rewound out of its case etc may cause the video and audio contents
87. ection including that point Use the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs to adjust audio input levels Watching the audio level meter adjust the level so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum When the level exceeds 0 dB the OVER indicator lights The factory preset audio recording level is 20 dB DSR 1800A or 18 dB DSR 1800AP This setting can be changed using the LEVEL SELECT menu item see page 71 Recording pue z 33 pue z 13 deyo 34 Recording Procedure Recording This section describes the procedure to perform recording on this unit showing an example session in which playback signals coming from a player VCR will be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit REMOTE button DSR 1800A 1800AP 2 Player 3 DSR 1600A 1600AP etc When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector of this unit press the REMOTE button to turn it on When not turn off the button 1 Afer checking the following items hold the cassette with the tape window facing upward then insert it into the recorder this unit as illustrated on page 29 Item to check See section Ma
88. elettriche non aprire l involucro Per l assistenza rivolgersi unicamente a personale qualificato QUESTO APPARECCHIO DEVE ESSERE MESSO A TERRA ATTENZIONE L apparecchio non deve essere esposto a gocciolamenti o spruzzi Non collocare sull apparecchio oggetti contenenti liquidi come ad esempio vasi di fiori AVVERTIMENTO L apparecchio non scollegato dalla fonte di alimentazione CA corrente di rete fintanto che collegato ad una presa di corrente anche se l apparecchio stesso stato spento Programmi televisivi film videonastri e altro materiale possono essere tutelati dai diritti d autore Registrazioni non autorizzate di tali materiali possono infrangere la legge sui diritti d autore AVVERTENZA Un eccessiva pressione sonora da auricolari e cuffie pu causare la perdita dell udito Per usare questo prodotto in maniera sicura evitare l ascolto prolungato a livelli eccessivi di pressione sonora Per i clienti in Europa DSR 1800AP soltanto Questo prodotto recante il marchio CE conforme sia alla direttiva sulla compatibilit elettromagnetica che alla direttiva sulle basse tensioni emesse dalla Commissione della Comunit Europea La conformit a queste direttive implica la conformit alle seguenti normative europee EN60065 Sicurezza dei prodotti 55103 1 Interferenza elettromagnetica Emissione EN55103 2 Sensibilit ai disturbi elettromagnetici Immunit Questo pro
89. ene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points When F FWD REW under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item see page 63 is set to PB factory default setting you can use the F FWD and REW buttons on this unit or external equipment for high speed search Search Operations via External Equipment You can control the unit in the following operation modes from an editing control unit PVE 500 etc connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel or from a SIRCS compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 connected to the CONTROL connector on the front panel Shuttle Use this mode to view color video playback at speeds ranging from 0 to 60 times normal speed in both directions Note When controlling the unit from the DSRM 10 for shuttle mode search the maximum search speed is 16 times normal speed in both directions Jog Use this mode for low speed search and frame by frame search Digital slow Use this mode for noise free color video playback at speeds ranging from 0 to th times normal speed in both directions Still Use this mode to view a still picture of any field Jog audio Use this mode to monitor the audio at speeds ranging from to p times normal speed in both directions When controlling this unit from external equipment be sure to turn on or off the buttons in the remote control setting section on the front panel of the unit as shown in the following table Buttons in the remote control
90. epr sentant f r EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Deutschland Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten Kundendienst oder Garantiedokumenten aufgef hrten Anschriften 1 F r Ihren privat genutzten Videorecoder mu eine Fernseh Rundfunk Genehmigung beantragt werden sofern nicht bereits eine Genehmigung f r ein Fernsehger t desselben Haushaltes vorliegt Im gesch ftlichen Bereich ist jeder einzelne Videorecorder anmelde und geb hrenpflichtig Auskunft ggf bei der GEZ oder den Rundfunkanstalten Im privaten Bereich ist die Aufzeichnung von urheberrechtlich gesch tzten Werken auf Bild und Tontr ger gestattet Die entsprechenden Urheber Verg tungen sind im Kaufpreis des Ger tes enthalten ffentliche Wiedergabe oder Verbreitung von mitgeschnittenen Fernsehsendungen ist ohne Erlaubnis nicht zul ssig verpflichtet zu Schadenersatz und ist gegebenenfalls strafbar 3 Im Rahmen der Regelung des 47 des Urheberrechtsgesetzes sind Aufzeichnungen von Schulfernsehprogrammen gestattet Mitschnitte von Schulfunksendungen d rfen jedoch nur f r den Unterricht verwendet werden und sind sp testens am Ende des laufenden Schuljahres zu l schen ATTENZIONE Per ridurre il rischio di incendi o scosse elettriche non esporre questo apparato alla pioggia o all umidit Per evitare scosse
91. etting the EE OUT PHASE menu item see page 67 THROUGH mode In this mode the signal is output with the phase synchronized with the input time code signal This mode is appropriate when recording signals from multiple devices on a number of VCRs When the camcorder is in genlock mode the time code precision is 0 frames When the camcorder is not in genlock mode it is 1 frame VIDEO IN AUDIO IN zp 4 1 TIME CODE TIME CODE OUT DSR 1800A 1800AP 1st unit Camcorder 1 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TIME CODE IN 1 1 LOT Do Camcorder 2 TIME CODE OUT DSR 1800A 1800AP L 2nd unit e e e e e e e e e e pM AUDIO IN r TIME CODE TIME CODE OUT Camcorder n DSR 1800A 1800AP nth unit Composite video or S video signal Audio signal 3 Time code signal VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode The time code output signal is synchronized with the input video signal This mode is appropriate when the output from a single device is recorded on a number of VCRs The connections are loop through connections In this mode the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs to n VIDEO IN VIDEO LOOP THRU TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT DSR 1800A 1800AP 1st unit VIDEO OUT Output device VCR camera etc VIDEO IN
92. g or copying playback signals Threading See Loading Time code Signals recorded on the tape to supply information on tape position such as the hour minute second and frame to assist in setting edit points or searching for particular scenes Unloading When the EJECT button is pressed the VCR automatically winds the tape back into the cassette case Also called Unthreading User bits Sections of time code information consisting of a total of 32 bits that can be used for recording information such as date tape ID number program ID number etc Numerics OPIN button 20 A roll editing system 86 IN connector 21 Alarm messages 100 Analog audio signal input output section 24 Analog interfaces 10 Analog recording 91 Analog video signal input output section 22 Arrow buttons 16 Aspectratio 11 AUDIO CHI 1 2 display 14 AUDIO CH2 3 4 display 14 AUDIO IN CH 1 to CH 4 connectors 24 AUDIOIN LEVEL 600 ohm switches 24 AUDIO INPUTLEVEL control knobs 14 Audio level meters 13 AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector 24 Audio monitor system connections 87 AUDIO OUT CH 1 to CH 4 connectors 24 Audio performance 105 AUTO FUNCTION execution menu 45 Auto mode execution menu 75 Basic items 59 76 Cassette compartment 13 Cassette memory indicator 19 CH1 1 2 button 16 CH2 3 4 button 16 CHANNEL CONDITION indicators 19 ClipLink indicator 18 COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y R Y B
93. he unit is equipped with a full fledged analog interface to support hybrid systems that combine conventional analog equipment with digital equipment Non linear editing This is an editing method that uses video and audio signals digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data When compared with conventional linear editing methods non linear editing offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations for example by eliminating tape transport time The main features of the unit are described in the following DVCAM Format DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format which uses the 4 1 1 component digital format and provides a 1j inch digital recording format for professional use High picture quality high stability Video signals are separated into color difference signals and luminance signals which are encoded and compressed to one fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and superb picture quality Because the recording is digital multi generation dubbing can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality Wide track pitch The recording track pitch is 15 um fully 50 percent wider than the 10 um track pitch of the DV format Thanks to this feature the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of professional editing High quality PCM digital audio PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a high signal to noise ratio thereby enhancing
94. ideo signal input to the unit and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code regeneration EXT DVIN T amp U EDTU The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external time code input to the unit via i LINK DV IN interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code regeneration EXT DVIN V T amp U EDTU The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external VITC input to the unit via i LINK DV IN interface and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code regeneration When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to REMAIN On screen indication REMAIN 184 min Meaning Remaining capacity of the tape in minutes When the remaining capacity has not been detected REMAIN min appears MIXING When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO On screen indication 1234 MIX Meaning Input audio channels selected for mixing 1234 Input audio channels 1 2 3and 4 When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MIXING On screen indication Meaning Example display 12 2 3 34 Input audio channels 3 and 4 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 4 on tape Input audio channel 3 is recorded on audio channel 3 on tape Input audio cha
95. ights Location and Function of Parts A tape recorded in LP mode cannot be played back correctly When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back DV LP flashes and audio is muted ClipLink indicator Lights when a cassette 15 loaded on which ClipLink log data is stored in the cassette memory Q VITC indicator Lights when VITC is being read or recorded regardless of the data shown in the time counter display Time data type indicators One of the three indicators COUNTER U BIT and TC lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display COUNTER Count value of the time counter U BIT User bit data TC SMPTE time code for DSR 1800A or EBU time code for DSR 1800AP Time counter display Indicates the count value of the time counter time code or user bit data depending on the settings of the COUNTER SEL button on the menu control panel and the TC SELECT menu item see page 66 Also used to display error messages and setup menu data Q REC recording INHIBIT indicator Lights in the following cases The REC SAVE switch on the loaded cassette is in the SAVE position The REC INHIBIT menu item see page 63 is set to ON Q Cassette memory indicator Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip cassette memory is loaded SERVO indicator This indicator lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked Servo lock This refers to
96. ing If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator Cassette memory indicator It means The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette With such a cassette carrying out recording destroys the ClipLink log data NOT EDITABLE indicator The recording format of the tape is DV ora DVCPRO tape is inserted Replace the tape with one that has been recorded in DVCAM format The audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the tape When your current purpose is recording you can use the tape as it is When your current purpose is editing set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape For more details see Troubleshooting on page 98 To perform the following operations Operation Stop recording Do this Press the STOP button The unit enters stop mode and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time period set with the STOP TIMER menu item see page 68 Remove the cassette Press the EJECT button After a few seconds the tape is unwound from the head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display assuming the time data type indicator COUNTER is lit the CNT value is reset Inhibit the unit from outputting text information
97. ings see page 59 COUNTER SEL selection button Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time counter display Each press of this button cycles through three indicator display options COUNTER CNT count value of the time counter TC time code and U BIT user bits When the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit the COUNTER SEL button does not operate In this case make the time data selection via the remote equipment that is connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel RESET NO button Press this button to reset menu settings reset the time count COUNTER shown in the time counter display to zero or send a negative response to the prompts issued by the unit Q SET YES button Press this button to save new settings such as selected menu items and time code settings to the memory of the unit or send a positive response to the prompts issued by the unit Arrow lt gt buttons Use these buttons to move around the menu items and also for setting time code and user bit data For details on setting time code and user bit data see Using the Internal Time Code Generator on page 49 Q TC time code PRESET button Use this button when setting an initial time code value and user bit data For details on setting time code and user bit data see To set the initial time code value and user bit data on page 49 SC subcarrier PHASE control T
98. io level meters These show the audio levels of channels 1 to 4 recording PHONE LEVEL control knob levels in recording mode or E E mode and playback level Controls the volume of the headphones connected to the in playback mode HEADPHONES connector mode Abbreviation of Electric to Electric mode In this mode video and audio signals input to the VCR are output after passing through internal electric circuits but not through magnetic conversion circuits such as heads and tapes This can be used to check input signals and for adjusting input signal levels Location and Function of Parts MBIAJOAQ Jaydeyo 13 MBIAIBAQ Jaydeyo 14 HEADPHONES connector stereo phone jack Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring during recording or playback The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel Q CONTROL S connector stereo minijack Connect a SIRCS compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs When recording you can use these knobs to set audio input levels for CH 1 channel 1 CH 2 CH 3 and 4 respectively You can make these knobs inoperative with the REC LEVEL menu item see page 70 1 Input selection audio mode display section INPUT i LINK INPUT display
99. ion at the speed corresponding to the desired playback speed Playback in jog mode starts 3 To stop playback in jog mode stop turning the search dial Playing back in shuttle mode In shuttle mode you can control the speed of playback by the angular position of the search dial The range of playback speed is 32 times normal speed by factory default This can be changed with the SHUTTLE menu item see page 63 The search dial has detents at the positions of still image and 10 times normal speed To carry out playback in shuttle mode use the following procedure uonejedo Bunip3 54 SHUTTLE indicator 0000 9 1 Press SEARCH button or search dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section is lit Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode 2 Turnthe search dial to the desired angle corresponding to the desired playback speed Playback in shuttle mode starts 3 To stop playback in shuttle mode return the search dial to the center position or press the STOP button To return to normal speed playback Press the PLAY button To alternate between normal speed playback and shuttle mode playback Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the desired shuttle playback speed then switch between normal speed playback and shuttle playba
100. is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP amp EJECT or ALL DISABLE 9 Press the REMOTE button to turn it off or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item see page 63 to ALL ENABLE No cassette is loaded 9 Insert a cassette see page 29 The NOT EDITABLE indicator on the front panel lights up The audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the loaded tape 9 When your current purpose is editing press the REMOTE button to turn it off and set the unit for the same audio recording mode as with the tape using the REC MODE menu item see page 69 then turn on the REMOTE button again When your current purpose is recording you can use the tape currently loaded in the unit The recording format of the currently loaded tape is DV or DVCPRO 9 Replace the tape with one recorded in the DVCAM format a In these states an alarm message appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display Time data problems Symptom Cannot freely set the initial time data value Cause The TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN 9 Remedy Change the setting of the TC MODE menu item see page 66 to INT PRESET CNT is selected as the time data type to be displayed the COUNTER time data type indicator is lit 9 Press the COUNTER SEL button to make the TC or U BIT time data type indicator light up the CNT val
101. ke sure that the REC SAVE switch Preventing accidental erasure on of the cassette is set to REC page 29 Check for tape slack Checking the tape for slack on page 28 Make sure that the HUMID alarm is Condensation on page 95 not shown in the time counter display The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound round the head drum The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates and the STOP button lights If the REC INHIBIT indicator lights It indicates that the REC SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been set to SAVE Press the EJECT button in the tape transport control section to remove the cassette then set the REC SAVE switch to REC and reload the cassette When ejecting and loading cassettes make sure that the unit has been powered on Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button This puts the unit into recording mode and the tape starts moving Press the PLAY button on the player The player starts the playback operation at which point this unit starts recording the input playback signals Once you have started recording you cannot change the audio mode selection If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched it is not possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point Recording pue Buipiooeud Jeideuo 35 pue z 13 deyo 36 Record
102. l appear in the time counter display on the front panel If this happens press the COUNTER SEL button to light the time data type indicator TC or U BIT Use the lt and gt buttons to move the flashing digit to the value to be changed Use the 4 and 1 buttons to change the value of the flashing digit Enter hexadecimal values 0 to 9 A to F when setting user bit data Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired values for all digits To set a value of 00 00 00 00 simply press the RESET NO button Setting the Time Data 7 Press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor screen Saving appears in the time counter display and the new settings are stored in memory After this saving operation is completed the monitor screen and the time counter display return to their usual status The set data may be lost if you power off the unit while the above saving operation is in progress Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering off Advancement of internal time code generator The internal time code generator can advance in either of two modes which can be set with the RUN MODE menu item see page 66 FREE RUN Advancement starts when the data saving operation is completed REC RUN Advancement starts when recording starts and stops when recording stops To set the current time as the initial time code value In step 2 above set
103. lf has been turned off Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug or both To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock refer servicing to qualified service personnel For the customers in the USA DSR 1800A only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and radiate radio frequen
104. lights You can carry out noiseless playback in the range of 1 times normal speed Playback modes using the search dial Playback mode Shuttle Operation and functions Press the SEARCH button or the search dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights then turn the search dial Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the position of the search dial The maximum shuttle mode playback speed can be changed with the SHUTTLE menu item see page 63 Press the SEARCH button or the search dial so that the JOG indicator in the display section lights then turn the search dial Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the speed of rotation of the search dial The playback speed is up to 1 times normal speed by factory default The search dial has no detents Jog You can use the SEARCH ENABLE menu item see page 63 to select either of the following as the operation to be performed to put the unit into search mode shuttle or jog Either press the SEARCH button or except during recording editing turn the search dial factory default setting Press the SEARCH button 6 Remote control setting section REMOTE Q REMOTE button 9PIN button i LINK button When you edit using the DV IN OUT connector with video and audio signal input set to i LINK and remote control set to 9PIN the locations where edit points are actual
105. lug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 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 THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED CAUTION The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itse
106. ly set may not be the same as the specified locations When you set video and audio signal input to i LINK set remote control to i LINK as well REMOTE button When remote controlling this unit from the unit connected to the REMOTE connector page 25 or DV IN OUT connector page 23 press this button turning it on Location and Function of Parts When reverting to local mode to use the buttons in the tape transport control section press this button again turning it off 9PIN button When carrying out remote control between this unit and the unit connected to the REMOTE connector press this button turning it on i LINK button When carrying out remote control between this unit and the unit connected to the BDV IN OUT connector press this button turning it on Rear Panel Analog video signal input output section see page 22 Digital signal input output section see page 23 DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU D MeIAJOAQ Jaydeyo TIME CODE VIDEO CONTROL A 4 External device connectors see page 25 AC IN connector Analog audio signal input output section see page 24 AC IN connector Use the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC outlet Location and Function of Parts 21 MBIAIBAQ Jaydeyo 22 1 Analog video signal input output section ANALOG VIDEO S VIDEO IN connector VIDEO IN connectors VI
107. ment Tape window facing upward Inner guides Medium size Align the cassette with the outer guides then slide it in over the inner guides Tape window facing upward Usable Cassettes 29 yoeghe q pue z Jeideuo pue z 1 30 No double insertion of cassettes Ejecting a cassette Usable Cassettes When you insert a cassette the orange lock out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion Press the EJECT button 0000 4221 EJECT button Recording This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system for dubbing or as a stand alone recorder For the necessary connections for recording and the settings not covered in this section see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings page 83 Settings for Recording Player DSR 1600A 1600AP etc Video monitor Audio level meters Input selection audio mode display section REMOTE button 1 7 Recorder DSR 1800A 1800AP rz Onor sect focus oc LS 1 Wr PHASE SYN
108. meter has the following four display modes T1 OPERATION mode The cumulative total hours during which the unit is powered on is displayed in 10 hour increments T2 DRUM ROTATION mode The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10 hour increments T3 TAPE RUNNING mode The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation for fast forward rewind playback and search except in still search mode is displayed in 10 hour increments CT THREADING mode The cumulative number of tape threading unthreading operation pairs is displayed in 10 operation pair increments For all modes except OPERATION there are two types of count a trip count which is resettable and the cumulative total from manufacture which is unresettable Maintenance 95 pue eoueuejure y 9 c Displaying the digital hours meter Use the following procedure 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU gt AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen 2 Press the button to select HOURS METER SYSTEM MENU Hours meter SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER S Time counter display Monitor screen 3 Press the gt
109. model or FXE 100P 120P Set the VCR constants as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 81 15 00 7D 05 05 02 80 07 FE 00 80 4C FF RM 450 RM 450CE Set the DIP switches as follows Left switches 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OFF OFF Right switches RM 450 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON Right switches RM 450CE 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON BVE 800 Set the DIP switches as follows SW2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF ON ON SW3 NTSC model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF SW3 PAL model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF Connections for Analog Recording The following shows connections for a system in which analog playback signals from another recorder or player are recorded on a DSR 1800A 1800AP In this system the video signals are analog component signals and the audio signals are recorded from audio channels 1 and 2 Cable with RCA phono plugs not supplied oo WZ VA AREE AUDIO OUT CH 1 DSR 1600A 1600AP player CH 2 COMPONENT m 2 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied Cable with XLR connectors
110. n optional SIRCS compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM 10 SIRCS Sony Integrated Remote Control System A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders players Playback control using search dial search dial on the front panel of the unit allows you to carry out playback operation in jog or shuttle mode without requiring an external editing control unit or remote control unit to be connected to the unit High speed search function You can carry out color picture searches during fast forward and rewind at speeds up to 85 times normal speed When remote controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an editing control unit or a remote control unit you can search at any speed in the range 0 still to 60 times normal speed in both directions You can also search frame by frame in jog mode At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both directions you can also hear playback audio Digital slow motion playback Using the frame memory function the unit can show noise free slow motion playback at speeds ranging from 0 to 1 times normal speed in both directions Digital jog sound function When searching at speeds in the range 1 to 150 or to 1 times normal speed the digital jog sound function is enabled The audio signal is saved in temporary memory and replayed according to the search speed This allows searching on the sound track positive direction refe
111. n DVCAM Format 58 Menu Settings Chapter Menu Organization As shown in the following figure the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three subsystems the setup menu the auto mode AUTO FUNCTION execution menu and the digital hours meter display menu This chapter mainly describes the setup menu showing its contents and how to operate it For details of the AUTO FUNCTION menu see Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format on page 55 and Rerecording the Time Code TC Insert Function on page 51 For details of the digital hours meter display see Regular Checks on page 95 The items of the setup menu are divided into several functional groups on level 1 and except for the MENU GRADE item the settings themselves are made on level 2 or level 3 Also the menu items are divided into two categories according to how frequently they are accessed the basic items to which frequent access is normally required and the enhanced items which are less frequently used In the following figure the items shown in boldface are basic items and the other items are enhanced items The menu settings are saved in non volatile memory which means they are not erased when you power off the unit after executing the setting operation Menu Organization 59 Menu organization Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REP
112. nections for an A B Roll Editing System 87 pue suonoeuuo 9 1 88 Control signal connections The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing control unit to control all other A B roll editing system devices 9 pin remote control cable not supplied Mixer control mode selection switch PARALLEL RECORDER ERE PLAYER 1 1 5 ye 4 SWITCHER PLAYER 2 Editing control unit PVE 500 etc 9 pin remote control cable not supplied 9 pin remote control cable not supplied 9 pin 15 pin mixer control cable not supplied EDITOR 15 pin DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder 0000 OOOO Geo 69 REMOTE DSR 1600A 1600AP player 1 Soso REMOTE DME switcher DFS 500 500P etc EDITOR Audio mixer MXP 290 etc eo 6866668886 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 sys
113. ng Non drop frame mode uone1edo Bunip3 10 suogounJ Jejdeuo 48 9 VITC field indication blank Display fields 1 and 3 Display fields 2 and 4 DSR 1800A 1800AP operation mode Display Operation mode CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded DSR 1800A 1800AP operation mode THREADING Tape loading UNTHREADING Tape unloading E rue Rice Peel ls STANDBY OFF Standby off mode on the DSR 1800AP T RELEASE Tape tension released STOP Stop mode Time data type F FWD Fast forward mode The following time data type indications are displayed REW Indication Description PREROLL Preroll mode CNT Count value of the time counter PLAY Playback mode servo unlocked TCR Time code data from time code reader PLAY LOCK Playback mode servo locked factory default setting PLAY PAUSE Temporary stop of playback UBR User bit data from time code reader REC Record mode servo unlocked Time code data from VITC reader 2 REC LOCK Record mode servo locked UBR User bit data from reader REC PAUSE Temporary stop of recording TCG Time code data from time code generator EDIT Edit mode servo unlocked UBG User bit data from time code generator EDIT LOCK Edit mode servo locked T RD Time code data from time code reader The JOG STILL Still picture in jog mode e
114. nitor screen is too bright The 75 Q termination switch for video input on the monitor is in the OFF position or a 75 terminator is not fitted to its video input connector Remedy Set the 75 termination switch to ON or connect a terminator The image on the monitor screen is too dark In a video signal loop through connection of video monitors 75 termination switches for video input on The image is too dark when recording a composite video signal monitors other than the loop end monitor are in the ON position Set the 75 termination switches to OFF on all monitors other than the loop end monitor Audio problem Symptom The AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs do not work Cause The REC LEVEL menu item is set to PRESET Remedy Set the REC LEVEL menu item see page 70 to VARIABLE To be able to perform this operation it is necessary to set the MENU GRADE menu item see page 73 to ENHANCED i LINK interface proble ms Symptom This unit cannot be recognized or controlled by computer via i LINK interface Cause Performance of i LINK interface is not guaranteed with all IEEE 1394 devices It is only guaranteed as a tape dubbing facility between VTRs Remedy Check the computer for connections and setup Contact your computer hardware software manufacturer to check system requirements and product compatibility Editing restriction
115. nnel 2 is recorded on audio channel 2 on tape Input audio channels 1 and 2 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 1 on tape Display format of supplementary status information when the SUB STATUS menu item is set to ALL All items of supplementary status information are displayed in the order shown below 0 01 0 41 417 0 7 PPILJAIY v 234 10110 Operating mode of the internal Editing mode settings time code generator The rightmost V appears when the VITC menu items see page 67 is set to ON Setting for input audio mixing Displaying Supplementary Status Information 81 nue y se deu9 nue 1 82 Displaying Supplementary Status Information Settings Chapter 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 Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting connection and settings on the nonlinear editing DV DVCAM with an i LINK cable DV cable Shown equipment below is an example of connections to use this unit as a Different editing software applications provide different recorder in a nonlinear editing system
116. ode to tape protection mode Also select the type of tape protection mode STILL TIMER STL timer Set the time to Switch from still search mode to tape protection mode 5 MIN gt gt gt 5 min to 0 5 SEC gt gt gt 0 5 sec Select time from 12 settings ranging from 0 5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0 1 second Factory default setting 1MIN gt gt gt 1min If the value is set to 1 minute or more the unit enters internal protection mode in 1 minute which makes start up slower NEXT MODE Next mode Select the type of tape protection mode to follow still search mode when the time set with the STILL TIMER menu item elapses STEP FWD gt gt gt Step The tape is advanced at 1 30 times normal speed for about 2 seconds STANDBY OFF gt gt gt STANDBY Standby off mode The Step setting is enabled only when STILL TIMER is set to less than 1 minute nue y 68 VIDEO CONTROL Video Settings related to video control STILL MODE gt STILL mod Select the image to output in still image mode Description of settings AUTO gt gt Auto Output field 1 or field 2 as the still image according to the position the tape is stopped FRAME gt gt Frame Output a full frame as the still image FIELD1 gt gt Field 1 Output only field 1 as the still image FIELD2 gt gt Field 2 Output only field 2 as the still image EE DELAY
117. oint is the end of the video recorded portion TAPE END Tape end The repeat end point is the end of tape B POINT gt gt gt point The repeat end point is point B as set by the user A PRESET gt preset Specify a time code value to be used as the setting of point A For details see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback on page 40 B PRESET gt gt preset Specify a time code value to be used as the setting of point B For details see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback on page 40 Menu Contents OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Operational Operation settings AUTO EE SELECT Auto EE Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video CASSETTE OUT gt gt Cass out Operations when the cassette has been ejected Description of settings EE gt gt gt EE Output video and audio signals received from other equipment gt gt gt PB Mute video and audio signals signals from other equipment are input When this unit is used as the recorder for cut editing it is possible to output the input F FWD REW F FWD REW Operations when in fast forward or rewind mode EE gt gt gt EE Output video and audio signals received from other equipment gt gt gt PB The unit enters playback mode and outputs a playback video signal Audio signals are muted EE gt gt gt EE Output vi
118. ok at the time counter display and check that the time code value displayed there matches the external time code value Rerecording the Time Code TC Insert Function The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal time code generator to rewrite time code or user bits when the time code recorded on a tape is discontinuous You can start recording time code from an initial value which can be set freely see page 49 Notes Usea tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape recorded in DV format time code recording starts from the current tape position Cue the tape up beforehand to the required start position If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is recorded the ClipLink log data will be lost RESET NO 1 2 4 3 5 7 8 1 Open the door the lower part of the front panel then press the MENU button SYSTEM MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen 2 Press the 4p or 1 button to select AUTO FUNCTION SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU Auto func AUTO FUNCTION gt Time counter display HOURS METER Monitor screen 3 Press the gt button This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu AUTO FUNCTION MENU i LINK DUB i LINK DUBBING gt INSERT Time counter displ
119. on Video input signal Corresponding button Lit indicator in the input connector in the INPUT SELECT input selection audio section mode display section Composite signal VIDEO IN COMPOSITE in VIDEO VIDEO IN group Separated Y C signal VIDEO IN S VIDEO in VIDEO S VIDEO IN group Component signal VIDEO IN Y R B in VIDEO group COMPONENT VIDEO IN SDI signal SDI IN VIDEO IN SDI 9 in VIDEO group i LINK compatible digital SDTI i LINK i LINK video signal in DV format amp Dv IN OUT Internal test video signal VIDEO IN SG in VIDEO group a The indicator does not light even if you press the corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT section unless the required optional digital input output board DSBK 1801 is installed Audio input signal Corresponding button Lit indicator in the input connector in the INPUT SELECT input selection audio section mode display section Analog signal 1 1 2 2 3 4 ANALOG in AUDIO AUDIO IN CH 1 to CH group 4 AES EBU signal 1 1 2 and 2 3 4 AES EBU 2 in AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO AES group EBU IN SDI signal SDI IN CH 1 1 2 and CH 2 3 4 SDI 9 in AUDIO group i LINK compatible digital SDTI i LINK i LINK audio signal in DV format amp Dv IN OUT Audio input signal Corresponding button Lit indicator in the input connector in the INPUT SELECT input selection audio section mod
120. onitor screen and time counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as shown in step 9 1470 set point B refer to steps 5 to 13 Select REPEAT END in step 5 POINT in step 7 and PRESET in step 9 1 B Press the MENU button to close the menu Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B You can set any desired tape position as point A or B and cue up to the set point when required To cue up to point A or B holding down the lt B button on the menu control panel press the REW button in the tape transport control section For the methods of setting points A and B see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback page 40 Playback pue z Jeideuo 45 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback Playback 46 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Chapter Setting the Time Data This unit is provided with the following functions related to time data Display and reset CNT value Set display record and play back SMPTE EBU time code and user bit data Set display record and play back VITC The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an analog LTC signal while in normal speed playback mode and receive an external analog time code LTC signal Note The unit outputs no signal from the TIME CODE OUT connector unless it is in normal speed playback mode The following explain
121. onnectors AUDIO OUT CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 Q AUDIO OUT CH 1 to CH 4 connectors MONITOR OUT lt D AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector AUDIO IN LEVEL 600 switches Set these switches for each channel as shown in the following table according to the audio input levels to the AUDIO IN CH 1 to CH 4 connectors and the required impedance Settings of the AUDIO IN LEVEL 600 switches Audio input Switch setting Level Impedance 60 dBu High impedance LOW OFF microphone input about 20 kQ _ left position 4 0 3 9 6 dBu High impedance HIGH OFF line audio input about 20 kQ middle position 4 0 3 9 6 dBm 600 Q HIGH ON line audio input right position a Selectable on DSR 1800AP only Location and Function of Parts AUDIO IN CH 1 channel 1 to CH 4 connectors XLR 3 pin female Use these connectors to connect separate channels of analog audio input from a player VCR or other external audio equipment You can switch the audio input level setting with the LEVEL SELECT menu item see page 71 AUDIO OUT CH 1 channel 1 to CH 4 connectors XLR 3 pin male These connectors output channel 1 to channel 4 analog audio signals respectively It is possible to use the AUDIO OUT CH 3 and AUDIO OUT CH 4 connectors for audio monitor output for channels 1 and 2 respectively use the OUTPUT CH3 4 menu item see page 71 AUDIO MONIT
122. or 4CH selected with the REC MODE menu item see page 69 PB FS playback audio sampling frequency display Indicates the sampling frequency 48 kHz 44 1 kHz or 32 kHz at which audio is recorded on tape Menu control panel The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit Pull the top of the door to open it Q MONITOR SELECT switches INPUT SELECT section Q MENU button SDTVi LINK INPUT SELECT VIDEQIN MONITOR SELECT rc CH CH CH 1 2 3 4 imm SYNC PHASE SC PHASE COUNTER SEL RESET NO Q SC PHASE control SYNC PHASE control Q TC PRESET button COUNTER SEL button RESET NO button Q SET YES button LE buttons MONITOR SELECT switches Use these switches to select the channels for audio output via the AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector on the rear panel and the HEADPHONES connector on the front panel Use the left switch to select the basic channel setting then use the right switch to select the output format monaural stereo or mix The following table lists the correspondence of left right switch settings and channel output format selections Switch setting Selected channel and output format Left Right HEADPHONES AUDIO switch switch connector MONITOR OUT connector Channel 1 only Channel 1 only CH CH iw Jaa monaural monaural
123. other device before making the connection to this unit SDI Serial Digital Interface IN input and active through output connectors BNC type optional DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board required Input digital video and audio signals in SDI format to the left hand connector The right hand connector is for an active through connection SDI Serial Digital Interface OUT connectors BNC type optional DSBK 1801 SD AES EBU Input Output Board required Output SDI format digital video and audio signals The same signals are output from both connectors Analog audio signal input output section DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU IN connectors BNC type optional DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board required Input digital audio signals in AES EBU format to these connectors The left hand connector CH 1 2 is for audio channels 1 and 2 and the right hand connector CH 3 4 is for audio channels 3 and 4 DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU OUT connectors BNC type optional DSBK 1801 SDI AES EBU Input Output Board required These connectors output digital audio signals in AES EBU format The left hand connector CH 1 2 is for audio channels 1 and 2 and the right hand connector CH 3 4 is for audio channels 3 and 4 D AUDIO IN LEVEL 600 Q switches oor AUDIG iov ed Low LEVEL Loy LEVEL Loy LEVEL OFF Th r oh T o D AUDIO IN CH 1 to CH 4 c
124. peration Mode Indications 47 Using the Internal Time Code Generator 49 Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes 50 Rerecording the Time Code TTC Insert Function 51 High Speed Low Speed Search Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points 53 Search Operations via External Equipment 53 Search Operations on This Unit seen 53 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format 55 Table of Contents 7 8 Chapter 4 Menu Settings Menu Organization 1 0 cocer uioean ecce e renun rn dan c 59 Menu Corntents 62 Setup Men 62 Auto Mode AUTO FUNCTION Execution 75 Changing Menu Settings uss 76 Buttons Used to Change 76 Changing the Settings of Basic Items 76 Displaying Enhanced Items 78 Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items 78 Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings 79 Displaying Supplementary Status Information 80 Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Connections for a Digital Non Linear Editing System 83 Connections for a Cut Editing System
125. points A and B for repeat playback these three buttons are referred to as the lt button gt button and SET YES MARK button respectively While holding down the SET YES MARK button on the menu control panel press the lt A or B gt button The time code value of the current tape position is set as point or B and a message set or set is displayed for 0 5 second in the time counter display Once set the point A or B time code value is held in the non volatile memory of the unit until changed It is not lost when the unit is powered off When setting point A or B you can only use a time code value Even when COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SEL button you cannot use a CNT value to set point or B To check the point A or B time code value Press the lt A or B button on the menu control panel While the button is held down the point A or B time code value is displayed on the monitor and in the time counter display If you hold down the lt A and B gt buttons simultaneously the value shown is the point B time code value minus the point A time code value If the point A time code value is greater than the point B time code value a minus sign is shown before the value Inputting time code values for points A and B Using the following procedure you can modify the time code value for point A or B 1 15 8 1112 2 3 4 6 10 11
126. preroll time setting and the time data switching operation are also performed on the editing control unit Factory default setting 5 SEC gt gt 5 sec AFTER CUE UP gt After CUE Select the operating mode following cue up STOP gt gt STOP Stop mode STILL gt gt STILL Output still pictures in search mode PLAY START gt PLAY start Set the timing for switching from stop mode to playback mode In an editing system including an editing control unit such as the PVE 500 you can adjust this setting so that the delay before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks of the editing system It is then no longer necessary to synchronize the decks for editing and the preroll time can be shortened 16 FRAME DELAY gt gt 16 delay to 4 FRAME DELAY gt gt 4 delay The larger the numerical value the longer the delay By adjusting this setting it is possible to reduce the phase synchronization time and preroll time during editing Factory default setting 5 FRAME DELAY gt gt 5 delay for DSR 1800A or 4 FRAME DELAY gt gt 4 delay for DSR 1800AP AUTO REW gt Auto REW Select whether to rewind the tape automatically when recording or playback reaches the end of a tape DISABLE gt gt DISABLE Do not rewind the tape automatically ENABLE gt gt ENABLE Rewind the tape automatically A MODE CHANGE gt Aud change Determine whether or not to permit an insert editing
127. quickly for increased editing efficiency See also Linear editing PCM audio This is an audio signal represented by pulse code modulation The analog audio signal is first broken down into a sequence of pulses and these are then represented digitally Preroll Running of a video tape to a prior to an edit start point to enable the tape to reach a steady speed and to be synchronized with other video tapes R Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y luminance signal from the R red signal One of the component signals Reference video signal A video signal consisting of a sync signal or sync and burst signals used as a reference Setup for DSR 1800A The difference between the reference black level and the blanking level of a composite signal SMPTE Abbreviation of Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers a professional association established in the USA Glossary sexipueddy 107 sexipueddy 108 S N Abbreviation of Signal to Noise ratio The higher the S N value the less noise and higher the picture quality Search mode A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes by viewing the video output or time code values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction Servo lock Synchronizing the drum rotation phase and tape transport phase with a reference signal during playback and recording so that
128. r input audio mixing S All of the above items 7 8 The following tables show on screen indications of supplementary information and their meaning In each table the indications given in brackets such as ASM are the indications displayed when the SUB STATUS menu item is set to ALL For the display format when ALL is selected see page 81 When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to EDIT PRESET On screen indication Meaning ASM ASM Assemble editing mode INS V A1234 TC INS Insert editing mode V1234T V A1234 TC Channels or signals selected for insert editing V Video A1234 Audio 1 2 3 4 TC Time code 80 Displaying Supplementary Status Information When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE On screen indication INT PRESET FREE IP F Meaning The internal time code generator is operating in FREE RUN mode INT PRESET REC IP R The internal time code generator is operating in REC RUN mode INT REGEN T amp U IRTU The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the playback time code LTC read from tape EXT LTC T amp U ELTU The internal time code generator is in synchronization with the external time code LTC input to the unit and is generating the same time code value and user bit value as those of the external time code regeneration EXT VITC T amp U EVTU The internal time code generator is in synchronization with VITC present in the external v
129. r than the DVCAM format When this indicator is lit the recordings contained in the tape can be used as source material for editing but editing operations such as insert editing and assemble editing cannot be performed This indicator also lights when the audio recording mode selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the loaded tape 5 Search control section SEARCH Search dial Q SEARCH button SEARCH button To use the search dial for playback in shuttle or jog mode press this button turning it on Pressing the dial toggles between shuttle and jog modes In shuttle mode the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights and in jog mode the JOG indicator in the display section lights Search dial Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in the following table Turning the dial clockwise lights the gt indicator in the display section and plays back in the forward direction Turning the dial counterclockwise lights the 1 indicator in the display section and plays back in the reverse direction When the tape is stopped the 0 indicator in the display section lights Pressing this dial toggles playback between shuttle mode and jog mode When playing back in shuttle mode the Location and Function of Parts MBIAIOAQ Jaydeyo 19 1 3 20 SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights and when playing back in jog mode the JOG indicator
130. ress the COUNTER SEL button to light the time data type indicator or U BIT TC To set the initial time code value U BIT To set user bit data The current time code value or user bit data is shown in the time counter display Setting the Time Data uonejedo Bunip3 20 je1deu 49 Set TIME CODE menu items see page 66 as shown below Menu item Setting TC MODE INT PRESET RUN MODE FREE RUN or REC RUN DF MODE Normally DF for DSR 1800A only Press the TC PRESET button on the menu control panel The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and in the time counter display on the front panel The leftmost digit keeps flashing One of the following menu screens is displayed on the monitor depending on the setting made in step 1 uonejedo Bunip3 10 je1deu 50 TC PRESET MODE UB PRESET MODE TCG 00 00 00 00 UBG 00 00 00 00 INC DEC 1 J KEY INC DEC 1 SHIFT 3KEY SHIFT 3KEY CLEAR RESET KEY CLEAR RESET KEY DATA SQUE SET KEY DATA SAVE SET KEY ABORT TC PRESET KEY ABORT TC PRESET KEY Initial time code value setting screen User bit setting screen If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT value is being displayed the message COUNTER MODE IS SELECTED will appear on the monitor screen and CNT mode wil
131. rs to forward movement of the tape and the negative direction to reverse movement Video process control For analog video output and SDI format video output you can adjust the video output level chroma signal output level setup level for DSR 1800A black level for DSR 1800AP and chroma phase Other Features Menu system for functionality and operation settings The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions Superimposition function Time code values operation mode indications error messages and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals Easy maintenance functions Self diagnostic alarm function This function automatically detects setup and connection errors operation faults and other problems It also displays a description of the problem its cause and the recommended response on the video monitor screen or time counter display Digital hours meter The digital hours meter functions include four kinds of tally operations for operating hours head drum usage hours tape transport hours and tape threading unthreading times The tally results can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter display Compatible with wide screen aspect ratio 16 9 The unit can record and play back aspect ratio information When video accompanied by wide screen aspect ratio information is recorded or played back the
132. s how to use these functions Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications Time data and operation mode indications can be displayed on the monitor screen Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display on this unit To view time data and operation mode indications on the monitor screen Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 65 to ON factory default setting The time data and the indication of the current operation mode are superimposed on the video signal that is being output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector and can be viewed on the monitor screen Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items see page 65 to select the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications When you set the SUB STATUS menu item see page 65 to other than OFF you can also display supplementary status information on the monitor screen such as editing mode settings and the operating mode of the internal time code generator For details of supplementary status information see Displaying Supplementary Status Information on page 80 Setting the Time Data 47 Monitor screen contents The contents of the monitor screen are shown below Drop frame indication for time code generator for DSR 1800A only Time data type Time data Drop frame indication for time code reader 9 Drop frame indication for time code generator 9 Drop frame mode factory default setti
133. settings are saved in memory When the saving operation is completed the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings After making menu setting changes to return settings to their factory default settings setting initialization use the following procedure To return a particular setting to its factory default setting In the display for changing the target setting press the RESET NO button Carry out the procedure in the section Changing the Settings of Basic Items on page 76 up to step 6 then with the current setting displayed in the example if the setting has been changed it will be 100 or 50 press the RESET NO button The setting returns to its factory default setting of 75 To return all settings to their factory default settings Use the following procedure 1 Press the MENU button on the menu control panel to display the menu selection 2 Press the gt button to display level 1 of the setup menu Press the RESET NO button A message appears to confirm whether or not you wish to return all settings to their factory default settings INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO FACTORY PRESET VALUES Monitorscreen message Message in the time counter display Init setup 4 Press the SET YES button The message NOW SAVING appears on the monitor s
134. sound quality There are two recording modes 2 channel mode 48 kHz sampling and 16 bit quantization which offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT Digital Audio Tape format or 4 channel mode 32 kHz sampling and 12 bit quantization Playback compatibility with DV and DVCPRO formats A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR excluding the tapes recorded in LP mode as well as a DVCPRO 25M format recorded cassette can be played back on this unit Note When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO 25M format the i LINK output see Digital interfaces on page 10 of this unit is subjected to muting Furthermore it is not possible to play back the cue audio track of the tape Features 9 MBIAIBAQ Jaydeyo 10 Support for three cassette sizes There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette standard and mini You can use either size with this unit The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette When a cassette is inserted the reel mechanism of the unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted cassette The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of recording playback and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes A Wealth of Interfaces Digital interfaces i LINK DV The unit can input and output digital video and audio signals in DV format i LINK and are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement with IEEE1394 1995 specifications and their revisions
135. t in a very humid place moisture from the air may condense on the head drum This is called condensation and if a tape is run in this state the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged To lessen the risk of this occurring this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system 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 If this happens leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm messages disappear If the condensation alarm message appears immediately after powering on Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm message disappears You cannot load a cassette into the unit while the alarm message is being displayed Once the alarm message disappears the unit is ready for use Regular Checks Digital hours meter The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the total operating time the head drum rotation time the tape transport operating time and the number of threading unthreading operations These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this unit Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance In general consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks Digital hours meter display modes The digital hours
136. t to REC RUN Set the RUN MODE menu item see page 66 to REC RUN FREE RUN Troubleshooting Appendixes Precautions On safety Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself On operation and storage locations Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places Location subject to extremes of temperature operating temperature range 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods or close to heating appliances Note that the interior of a car left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50 C 122 F Damp or dusty places Location subject to severe vibrations Location near equipment generating strong electromagnetic emissions Location near transmitting stations generating strong radio waves Operate the unit in a horizontal position This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal position Do not operate it on its side or tilted through an excessive angle exceeding 20 Avoid violent impacts Dropping the unit or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it is likely to cause it to malfunction Do not obstruct ventilation openings To prevent the unit from overhea
137. t up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor In addition to the video and audio signals you can have time data the operation mode of the unit alarm messages and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 65 to ON factory default setting 75 Q termination switch ON or attach a 75 Q terminator Input switches Set according to the type of input signals Video monitor Composite Audio input video input pue suonoeuuo 6 1 2 90 VIDEO OUT AUDIO 2 SUPER MONITOR OUT ES eoo 9oo0lb9 c _ DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder CD Cable with RCA phono plugs Em not supplied 75 Q coaxial cable not supplied Connections for an A B Roll Editing System Settings on an editing control unit When connecting an editing control unit make the settings as follows according to the model PVE 500 No settings are required BVE 600 900 910 2000 NTSC model or FXE 100 120 Set the VCR constants as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 80 15 00 96 05 05 03 80 08 FE 00 80 5A FF BVE 600 900 910 2000 PAL
138. tem In this example analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3 pin connectors are used as audio input output connectors DSR 1800A COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1800 recorder Y R Y B Y Audio mixer MXP 290 etc D 12 pin 3 BNC cross cable not supplied consult your 2 12 pin dubbing cable not supplied Cable with XLR connectors not supplied Sony dealer about this cable EIL 1 DME switcher DFS 500 500P etc VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 2 PGM OUT VIDEO INPUTS COMPONENT 1 CE gt AUDIO OUT CH 1 COMPONENT 1 OUTPUT player 2 UVW 1600 1600P etc AUDIO OUTPUT Settings on the DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder Switch menu AUDIO IN LEVEL 600 switches Setting HIGH ON LEVEL SELECT menu item Normally 4 dBm see page 71 For details of the video audio input and audio mode settings see Settings for Recording on page 31 Connections for an A B Roll Editing System pue suonoeuuo 9 1 2 89 Connection of a video monitor Se
139. that uses a different audio recording mode 2 or 4 channel mode from that which was used for the tape loaded in the recorder OFF gt gt OFF Do not permit ON gt gt ON Permit Menu Contents DISPLAY CONTROL Display Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit CHARA DISPLAY Chara disp Determine whether or not to output text such as time code values from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector Description of settings OFF OFF Do not output text In spite of this setting pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output ON gt gt Output text CHARA POSITION Chara pos Set the position of text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor Use 2 lt gt buttons on the menu control panel to adjust the text position while watching the monitor screen To return to the level 1 of the setup menu press the MENU button CHARA TYPE Chara type Set the type of characters in text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector to the monitor Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen WHITE WITH BKGD White White characters on black background BLACK WITH BKGD gt gt Black Black characters on white background WHITE OUTLINE gt gt W outline White characters with black outline BLACK OUTLINE gt gt B outline Black characters with white outline
140. the RUN MODE menu item see page 66 to FREE RUN then set the current time format HH MM SS FF hours minutes seconds frame number in step 3 and subsequent steps Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes The internal time code generator can be synchronized with an external time code LTC input to this unit To synchronize the internal time code to external time code Input an external time code LTC signal to the TIME CODE IN connector then set the TC MODE menu item see page 66 to EXT REGEN The internal time code generator locks onto the external time code and starts advancing Once the internal time code generator has been synchronized in this way you can disconnect the external time code input and this unit will maintain the synchronized time code When the selected input mode is i LINK the i LINK indicator is lit in the INPUT display setting the TC MODE menu item see page 66 to EXT REGEN causes the internal time code generator to automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the i LINK interface Once an external time code signal has been input the internal time code advancement mode and frame count mode are automatically set as follows Advancement mode FREE RUN Frame count mode Same as external time code drop frame or non drop frame To confirm external synchronization Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode then press the REC button Lo
141. the internal time code generator or the time code input to the TIME CODE IN connector When the EE OUT PHASE menu item see page 67 is set to MUTE no time code is output Digital signal input output section optional DSBK 1801 board required ERAT ___ SDI OUT connectors 1 DV IN OUT connector DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU OUT connectors DIGITAL AUDIO AES EBU IN connectors SDI IN and active through output connectors DV IN OUT connector 6 pin IEEE 1394 This i LINK compatible connector inputs and outputs digital video and audio signals in DV format When searching at speeds in the range to 80 to lag times normal speed the audio signal output from this connector and monitored on external equipment may sound differently from the audio signal played back on this unit e When you connect this unit to another device with a 6 pin DV connector always power the other device off and unplug its power cord from the power output before connecting or disconnecting the i LINK cable DV cable If you connect or disconnect the cable with the power cord still plugged in power from the DV connector may flow into this unit possibly damaging this unit When you connect this unit to another device with a 6 pin DV connector make the connection to the 6 pin DV Location and Function of Parts MBIAJBAQ Jaydeyo 23 MBIAJBAQ 1 3 24 connector on the
142. the peak hold time in the range of OFF no peak hold to 1 5 seconds in O 1 second steps Factory default setting OFF gt gt OFF OVER DISP HOLD Hold OVER Determine whether or not to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level meters once the indications light OFF OFF Do not hold the OVER indication display ON HOLD gt gt Hold the OVER indication display With ON selected once the display is held it will remain held unless you change the setting to OFF BRIGHTNESS gt Brightness Set the brightness of front panel indicators Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum 100 gt gt 100 75 gt gt 75 50 gt gt 50 ALARM gt ALARM Determine whether alarm messages issued or not OFF gt gt OFF Alarm messages are not issued ON gt gt Alarm messages are issued TIME CODE Time code Settings related to the time code generator TC MODE TC mode Determine the time code to use internal time code using a preset initial value regenerated internal time code locked to time code read from tape or external time code Description of settings INT PRESET PRESET Use internal time code with a preset initial value INT REGEN gt gt REGEN Use internal time code locked to time code read from tape EXT REGEN gt gt EXT Use external time code selected as follows When TC is selected External time code input
143. the video heads scan the tape in the same pattern during playback and recording Standby Off mode One of two conditions in the stop mode The drum does not rotate and tape is slackened There is no damage to the video heads and the tape but the VCR is not ready for immediate recording or playback Standby On mode One of two conditions in the stop mode The drum is rotating and the tape is wrapped round the drum The VCR is ready for recording or playback so a still picture can be obtained 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 represents hue Glossary 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 Sync signal A reference signal consisting of vertical and horizontal sync signals used for synchronizing the scanning patterns of the video camera and the monitor TBC Abbreviation of Time Base Corrector Electronic circuits to electrically stabilize the playback signals by removing color variation and roll in the playback picture caused by irregularity in drum rotation and tape movement Time base correction reduces deterioration of picture quality when transmittin
144. ting do not obstruct ventilation openings by for example wrapping the unit in a cloth while it is in operation On cleaning If the casing or panel is dirty wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth In the event of extreme dirt use a cloth steeped in a neutral detergent to remove the dirt then wipe with a dry cloth Applying alcohol thinners insecticides or other volatile solvents may result in deforming the casing or damaging the finish On repacking and shipping Save the original shipping carton and packing material they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit For maximum protection repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory and take care not to impart violent shocks in transit Precautions 103 sexipueddy 104 Specifications General Signal system DSR 1800A NTSC DSR 1800AP PAL Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption with all options installed DSR 1800A 100 W 120 V DSR 1800AP for Europe 100 W 220 V DSR 1800AP for USA and Canada 100 W 120 V Peak inrush current 1 Power ON current probe method 40 A 100 V 40 A 240 V 2 Hot switching inrush current measured in accordance with European standard EN55103 1 40 A 230 V Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating relative humidity Less than 80 Storage relative humidity Less than 90 Mass 13 kg 28
145. tings related to the time code generator VITC VITC Determine whether to record the internally generated time code as VITC Description of settings OFF OFF Do not record the internally generated time code as VITC VITC present in the input video signal is recorded unchanged ON gt gt Record the internally generated time code as VITC TCG REGEN gt regen Select the signal to be regenerated when the time code generator is in the regeneration mode i e when the TC MODE menu item is set to INT REGEN or EXT REGEN TC amp UB gt gt TC amp UB Both the time code and user bits are regenerated TC gt gt TC Only the time code is regenerated UB gt gt UB Only the user bits are regenerated UB BINARY GP gt Binary Gp Select the user bit binary group flag of the time code generator When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN the user bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the time code input to this unit 000 NOT SPECIFIED gt gt 000 Character set not specified 001 ISO CHARACTER gt gt 001 8 bit characters conforming to ISO 646 and ISO 2022 010 UNASSIGNED 1 gt gt 010 Undefined 011 UNASSIGNED 2 gt gt 011 Undefined 100 UNASSIGNED 3 gt gt 100 Undefined 101 PAGE LINE gt gt 101 Multiplex 110 UNASSIGNED 4 gt gt 110 Undefined 111 UNASSIGNED 5 gt gt 111 Undefined VITC POS SEL 1 gt VITC pos
146. tion OFF gt gt OFF Ignore wide screen aspect ratio information ON gt gt ON Whenever recording or playing back video retain wide screen aspect ratio information ESR MODE gt ESR mode Select whether to enable the edge subcarrier reducer ESR OFF gt gt OFF Do not enable ON gt gt ON Enable When playing back a composite signal set this to ON PROCESS CONTROL gt Proc ctrl CONTROL DEV gt gt Cirl dev Select the method of controlling the internal digital video processor REMOTE gt gt gt REMOTE Use an optional remote control unit to control the internal digital video processor MENU gt gt gt MENU Use the setup menu to change the settings for the internal digital video processor C PHASE MODE gt gt C Phas MD Select the phase rotation mode for chroma phase control The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video S video SDI and component video signals U V COMPOSITE gt gt gt Cmpst Select this setting when observing the composite video output level using a composite vectorscope PB PR COMPONENT gt gt gt Cmpnt Select this setting when observing the component video output level using a component vectorscope ADJ RANGE gt gt Adj range Select the variable range of the VIDEO and CHROMA gains _3 to 3 dB gt gt gt 3 3 3 dB to 3 dB WIDE gt gt gt wide to 3 dB
147. to become damaged over time If the cassette memory connector contact point becomes dirty connection problems may occur causing a loss of functions Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette f the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact the tape may become slackened and may not record and or play back correctly For information about how to check the tape for slack see the next section 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 Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment and after about 10 seconds take it out Preventing accidental erasure Set the REC SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents REC SAVE switch Set to SAVE SAVE 22 MMMM To enable re recording Set the REC SAVE switch to REC When this switch is set to SAVE the unit cannot record on the tape Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting a cassette This unit accepts three sizes of cassette L standard size M medium size and S mini size When inserting a cassette in the unit make sure its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure ter gui DIE Outer guides Mini size Insert the cassette into the middle of the cassette compart
148. ue cannot be set freely The REMOTE button is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP amp EJECT or ALL DISABLE 9 Press the REMOTE button to turn it off or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item see page 63 to ALL ENABLE The tape is running shown in the time counter display but the time data is not The MENU button or TC PRESET button on the menu control panel has been pressed Press the button once again to exit the menu control mode time code preset mode or digital hours meter display mode In either of the menu control mode and time code preset mode the time data is not shown in the time counter display The U BIT time data type indicator is lit Press the COUNTER SEL button to make the COUNTER or TC time data type indicator light up In these states an alarm message appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display Monitor problems Symptom Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen Cause The CHARA DISPLAY menu item is set to OFF Remedy Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 65 to ON The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector of this unit Connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 SUPER connector You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor Troubleshooting Monitor problems Symptom Cause The image on the mo
149. ufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents For the customers in Taiwan only com on AVERTISSEMENT Afin de r duire les risques d incendie ou d lectrocution ne pas exposer cet appareil la pluie ou l humidit Afin d carter tout risque d lectrocution garder le coffret ferm Ne confier l entretien de l appareil qu un personnel qualifi CET APPAREIL DOIT TRE RELI LA TERRE ATTENTION Eviter d exposer l appareil un gouttement ou des claboussures Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide comme un vase sur l appareil Cet appareil n est pas d connect de la source d alimentation secteur tant qu il est raccord la prise murale m me si l appareil lui m me a t mis hors tension Des programmes de t l vision films bandes vid o et autres peuvent tre prot g s par des droits d auteur L enregistrement non autoris de tels mat riaux risque de constituer une violation de ces droits d auteur AVERTISSEMENT Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des couteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de l acuit auditive Pour utiliser ce produit en toute s curit vitez l
150. urn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase of the composite video output signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal Use a cross point Phillips screwdriver to turn it SYNC synchronization PHASE control Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to Tape transport control section the reference video signal Use a cross point Phillips screwdriver to turn it EJECT button REW button PLAY F FWD REC button STOP STOP button F FWD button PLAY button EJECT button When you press this button it lights and the cassette is automatically ejected after a few seconds REW rewind button When you press this button it lights and the tape starts rewinding maximum 85 times normal speed When the F FWD REW menu item see page 63 is set to PB you can monitor the playback picture during the rewind REC record button When you press the PLAY button while holding down this button it lights and recording begins PLAY button When you press this button it lights and playback begins If you press this button during recording or editing the recording or editing operation is stopped and this unit enters playback mode F FWD fast forward button When you press this button it lights and the tape is fast forwarded maximum 85 times normal speed When
151. using composite signals and Y C signals DSR 1600A 1600AP player 1 o000 C oo Switcher DFS 500 500P etc a DSR 1800A 1800AP recorder oO L 1 20 ooOO O O O Vectorscope Editing control unit PVE 500 etc a The sync and subcarrier phases of the output signal from the DFS 500 500P Switcher are automatically adjusted b Ensure that the 75 O coaxial cables A and B not supplied are of the same length Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases Performing a phase adjustment operation 1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope The vectorscope switches to SCH mode 2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope This displays the black burst signal from the switcher Press the EXT button on vectorscope This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode 4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line Sync phase Subcarrier phase Reference line gt Align the sync and subcarrier phases of the black burst sign
152. y back in shuttle mode while monitoring the video Do this Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section then rotate the search dial Playback is carried out at the speed determined by the angular position of the search dial The maximum speed for shuttle playback can be changed using the SHUTTLE menu item see page 63 Play back in jog mode while monitoring the video Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the JOG indicator in the display section then rotate the search dial Playback is carried out at the speed according to the speed of the search dial rotation The playback speed range is 1 times normal speed by factory default The search dial has no detents Inhibit the unit from outputting text information time data operation mode indications etc to the video monitor Set the CHARA DISPLAY menu item see page 65 to OFF Remove the cassette Press the EJECT button If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display the CNT value is reset Disable the automatic rewind function Set the AUTO REW menu item see page 64 to DISABLE Change the time period before the unit switches from stop mode to standby off mode Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item see page 66 Playback 39 pue z 40 Repeat Playback Automatic Cyclical Playback
153. yes de copyright ADVERTENCIA Una excesiva presi n de sonido de los auriculares y cascos auriculares puede provocar una p rdida de percepci n de sus o dos Para utilizar este producto con seguridad no escuche durante mucho tiempo con niveles de presi n de sonido excesivos Para los clientes de Europa DSR 1800AP s lo Este producto con marcado CE cumple con las directivas de compatibilidad electromagn tica y baja tensi n de la Comisi n Europea cumplimiento de estas directivas implica la conformidad con los siguientes est ndares europeos EN60065 Seguridad del producto EN55103 1 Interferencia electromagn tica Emisi n EN55103 2 Susceptibilidad electromagn tica Inmunidad Este producto est ha sido disefiado para utilizarse en los entornos electromagn ticos siguientes E1 zona residencial E2 zona comercial e industrial ligera E3 exteriores urbanos y E4 entorno con EMC controlada p ej estudio de televisi n El fabricante de este producto es Sony Corporation con direcci n en 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokio Jap n Representante autorizado para y seguridad del producto es Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Alemania Para asuntos relacionados con el servicio y la garant a consulte las direcciones entregadas por separado para los documentos de servicio o garant a Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview i i orc

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