Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DSR-70P Sony
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Digital Videocassette Recor der 3-865-064- 13(1) DSR-70/70P Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
T able of Contents 2 Table of Contents Owner’ s Record The model and serial numbers are located in 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.
Table of Contents 3 T ab le of Contents Chapter1 Overview Features ............................................................................. 9 Location and Function of P ar ts ..................................... 13 Display Panel ................
T able of Contents 4 Table of Contents Chapter3 Editing (Continued) Setting Edit P oints .......................................................... 50 Setting Edit Points ................................................................ 50 Checking Edit Points .
Table of Contents 5 Chapter5 Special Editing and Recor ding/Playbac k Special Editing ................................................................ 75 Quick Editing ....................................................................... 75 Continuous Editing .
T able of Contents 6 Table of Contents Chapter7 Setup Menu Menu System Configuration ........................................ 101 Basic Menu .................................................................... 101 Items in the Basic Menu .............
Table of Contents 7 Chapter9 Maintenance and T r oubleshooting Condensation ................................................................ 127 Head Cleaning ............................................................... 127 P eriodic Maintenance ..
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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 9 Chapter 1 Over vie w Features The DSR-70/70P is a 1 / 4 -inch digital videocassette recorder using the DVCAM TM digital recording format. It uses a component video system, with separate luminance and chrominance signals and digital processing to realize a stable, high image quality.
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 10 Chapter 1 Overview Playback compatibility with DV format A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR can be played back on this unit. (It is not possible, however, to play back cassettes recorded in LP mode.
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 11 Internal timecode generator and reader An internal timecode generator and reader enables timecode compliant with SMPTE/EBU format to be recorded and played back. This allows editing to single frame precision. Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an external device is also possible.
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 12 Chapter 1 Overview Features Sequential recording Combining two DSR-70/70P units allows you to perform sequential recording from one unit to another. Using two cassettes repeatedly, the last six hours of recording is always available (using 184 minute tapes).
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 13 This unit is comprised of the parts shown in the figure below. Location and Function of P ar ts How to open the display panel Slide the lock release switch and pick up the display panel.
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 14 Chapter 1 Overview 1 LCD monitor Displays the playback or E-E pictures 1) . Time data, status information, and setup menus, etc. are superimposed on the LCD monitor. 2 BRIGHT (brightness)/CONTRAST knob Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the LCD monitor 1 .
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 15 8 Audio level meter Displays the recording and playback audio levels of two (CH-1/2 or CH-3/4) of the four audio channels (CH-1 to CH-4), as selected with the METER switch 7 . 9 UP and DOWN buttons Press to make settings in the sub LCD menu.
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 16 Chapter 1 Overview Control P anel OFF ON ON OFF LOCAL REC INHI REMOTE INT EXT MENU TC CHARACTER SET AUDIO IN VIDEO CH1,1/2 CH2,3/4 AUDIO TRIM LIS.
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 17 1 PREROLL button Press to run the tape up to the preroll point (located in advance of the IN point by the amount of the preroll time). You can set the preroll time using setup menu item 001 (page 102) . You can set the state of the unit at the end of preroll by using setup menu item 401 (page 108) .
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 18 Chapter 1 Overview 4 EDIT button Press together with the PLAY button 9 to perform manual editing. To monitor E-E mode You can monitor input signals in E-E mode by pressing this button from stop mode.
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 19 OFF ON ON OFF LOCAL REC INHI REMOTE INT EXT MENU TC CHARACTER SET VIDEO CH1,1/2 CH2,3/4 AUDIO ASSEMBLE INSERT TC EJECT REW PLA Y F FWD SE RVO CH-1/2 CH-3/4 PRE.
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 20 Chapter 1 Overview OFF ON ON OFF LOCAL REC INHI REMOTE INT EXT MENU TC CHARACTER SET A UDIO IN VIDEO CH1,1/2 CH2,3/4 AUDIO TRIM LIST MARK CLIP LI.
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 21 4 AUDIO IN button In insert editing, press this button together with the ENTRY/SHIFT button 5 to set audio IN point separately from video IN point (audio split editing). After setting audio IN points, you can press this button alone to display them in the sub LCD.
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 22 Chapter 1 Overview PRESET: Preset to fixed levels. Levels cannot be adjusted with the level adjustment knobs. VARIABLE: Levels adjustable with level adjustment knobs. This allows you to adjust the levels while viewing the audio level meters in E-E mode.
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 23 3 SET UP/BLACK LEVEL knob Adjusts the setup level (for DSR-70) or the black level (for DSR-70P). This knob is a push switch. When you press it to bring it into the raised position, the setting becomes VARIABLE.
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 24 Chapter 1 Overview Analog audio/video input and output section 2 BREAKER button When excess power flows inside the unit, the breaker activates to protect the circuits by automatically shutting down the power.
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 25 3 AUDIO INPUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR 3- pin, female) Input the analog audio signals of input channels 1 and 2. 4 AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/3 and CH-2/4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, male) Output the audio signals of the channels selected with the LINE OUT in the sub LCD menu.
Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 26 Chapter 1 Overview Optional board/timecode/remote control/power input and output section 1 REMOTE connector 2 TC IN connector 3 DC IN connector 4 TC OUT connector AUDIO INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO REMOTE REF.
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 27 SDTI(QSDI) IN SDTI(QSDI) OUT 12 SDI IN SDI OUT IN/OUT switch R-Y B-Y Y OUT IN Connector of the DSBK-140 DV IN/OUT (DV input/output) connector (6- pin IEEE1394 connector): This connector is i.
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Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 29 Chapter 2 P ower Preparations and Connections P o wer Preparations This unit can be powered by batteries or AC power. Example battery packs and AC adaptors that can be used are shown below.
Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 30 Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Notes about battery usage • Before using the batteries, be sure to charge them fully with the special battery charger. Refer to the operating instructions of your battery charger for more information about how to charge the batteries.
Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 31 To remove the battery pack With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-L60(A)/L90(A) out. Using the BP-90(A) Battery Pac k Different battery adaptors are used when mounting the BP-90(A) on the top panel of this unit and when connecting it the DC IN connector.
Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 32 Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 2 Attach the DC-L90 to the top panel of this unit. Use the same method that you use to attach the BP-L60(A)/L90(A). For details, see “To attach the battery pack” on page 30.
Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 33 To use the AC-550/550CE As shown in the following figure, connect the AC-550/550CE to the AC power source and turn it on.
Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 34 Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 1 Remove the cover of the battery connector. 2 Insert the V-wedge shoe on the AC-DN2A in the V-groove on one unit and slide the AC-DN2A until the battery charging connector is connected to the battery connector.
Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 35 System Configuration The figure below shows example equipment that can be connected to this unit.
Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 36 Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Connections f or Cut Editing Using T wo DSR-70/ 70P Units — i.LINK Connections (Optional DSBK-140 Required) For a cut editing system using two DSR-70/70P units with an i.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 37 Chapter 3 Editing Sequence of Editing Operations The following is a typical sequence of cut editing operations carried out using two DSR-70/70P units as a pair of player and recorder. Sequence of Operations See Making necessary settings “Settings for Editing” (page 38) Insert cassettes.
Settings f or Editing Chapter 3 Editing 38 Chapter 3 Editing Settings f or Editing When using two units of the DSR-70/70P as a pair of recorder and player in an editing system, set the recorder and player as follows. Basically, the same recorder settings and player settings apply when you use a DSR 70/ 70P unit as a stand-alone recorder or player.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 39 3 Use the COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to be used. Each press of the button cycles through three options in the sub LCD: CNT, TC, and UB. 4 When the time data selected in step 3 is timecode (TC), use the TC INT/EXT switch to select the type of timecode.
Settings f or Editing Chapter 3 Editing 40 Chapter 3 Editing To select an input audio signal format Press the sub LCD operation button F3, highlighting the input audio signal indication, then press the UP button or the DOWN button repeatedly until the input audio signal indication corresponding to the desired audio signal appears in the sub LCD.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 41 7 Use the AUDIO INPUT PRESET/VARIABLE switch and the AUDIO INPUT CH 1 to CH-4 level adjustment knobs to adjust the audio input levels. Watching the audio level meter, adjust the levels so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signals are at their maximum.
Settings f or Editing Chapter 3 Editing 42 Chapter 3 Editing 2 Set the POWER switch to ON, then make the following checks. When the unit is powered, the POWER indicator lights and the sub LCD home page appears in the sub LCD. Check Indication/What to do Enough battery power remaining? Check the remaining battery power indication.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 43 Handling Cassettes This unit can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes listed below. 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 recording/playback time of 184 minutes.
Handling Casettes Chapter 3 Editing 44 Chapter 3 Editing Notes on using cassettes • Before storing the cassette, 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.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 45 Loading/Ejecting Cassettes To load a cassette 1 With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button. The control panel lifts up and the cassette compartment opens. 2 Load a cassette in the direction shown in the figure.
Handling Casettes Chapter 3 Editing 46 Chapter 3 Editing To eject the cassette 1 With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button. The control panel lifts up and the cassette compartment opens. 2 Remove the cassette and close the control panel. Notes • Do not shut the display panel while the control panel is still open.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 47 Selecting an Edit Mode When you use two DSR-70/70P units, you can do two types of editing: assemble editing and insert editing. This section provides an outline of each type and explains how to select an edit mode.
Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 48 Chapter 3 Editing Inser t Editing In insert editing, you insert video, audio, and timecode at desired positions on an already recorded tape. You can insert all three types of data at the same time, or insert one of the types separately.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 49 Finding Edit P oints —Sear ch Playback in search mode using the jog and shuttle dials allows finding edit points quickly. Jog mode Playback speed is determined by the rotation speed of the jog dial between ±1 times normal speed.
Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 50 Chapter 3 Editing Setting Edit Points In editing operations, there are four edit points: an IN point and an OUT point on the recorder side, and an IN point and an OUT point on the player side. As soon as you set three of the edit points, the fourth edit point is calculated automatically.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 51 2 Press the IN button together with the ENTRY/SHIFT button at the point you want to set as the IN point. Press the OUT button together with the ENTRY/SHIFT button at the point you want to set as the OUT point. The IN and OUT points are set, and the IN and OUT buttons light.
Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 52 Chapter 3 Editing Chec king Edit P oints You can check the time data of edit points and the duration between two edit points by displaying them in the sub LCD. To display the time data of edit points Press the recorder side or player side IN or OUT button.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 53 Cuing Up Edit P oints You can cue up any edit point, or cue up a position located a specified amount of time before the edit start point (preroll). To set the preroll time Using the setup menu item 001, specify how many seconds (the preroll time) in advance of the edit start point to set the preroll point.
Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 54 Chapter 3 Editing To preroll the tape Press the recorder side or player side PREROLL button. The tape runs to the preroll point, located in advance of the edit start point by the specified amount of time, and then stops.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 55 To stop a preview Press the STOP button on the recorder. The tape stops when the button was pressed. Modifying Edit P oints Once you set edit points, you can delete them or modify them as required in units of one frame.
Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 56 Chapter 3 Editing To modify edit points slightly Proceed as follows. 1 While pressing the recorder side or player side IN or OUT button, depending on the edit point that you want to modify, press a TRIM button (+/MARK or –/LIST) on the same side of the control panel.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 57 Executing an Edit Outline of Editing Operations The figure below shows how the recorder and player operate during edit. Monitoring signals during an edit Just as during a preview, you can see the video in the recorder side LCD monitor and listen to the audio through the recorder side speaker.
Executing an Edit Chapter 3 Editing 58 Chapter 3 Editing Star ting an Edit To start an edit, press the AUTO EDIT button. The AUTO EDIT button is lit during an edit. It goes out when the edit finishes. To stop an edit Press the ENTRY/SHIFT button together with the OUT button.
Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 59 Redoing an Edit Edit point data is retained even after you execute an edit, until you set new edit points. You can redo an edit after modifying the edit point data. 1 Press the recorder side DELETE button together with the ENTRY/ SHIFT button.
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Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 61 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Men u Setting Time Data This unit provides the following timecode functions: • Setting, d.
62 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Information displayed The figure below shows the time data and operation status that can be superimposed. Note The example above shows the factory default configuration. You can use setup menu item 005 to display a different type of time data in the second line as well.
Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 63 5 Operating mode The ■ mark, indicating an auto editing segment, may appear at the rightmost position. The contents displayed other than the ■ mark are listed below. a) “+2.
64 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 2 Press the HOLD button. The first digit of the time data (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in the sub LCD begins to flash. To set all digits to 0 Press the RESET button. 3 Confirm the JOG indicator lights, and select jog mode if not.
Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 65 Synchr onizing the Internal Timecode Generator With an External Signal — External Loc k You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this unit by inputting an external timecode signal (LTC).
66 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 1 Time data indication Shows the type of time data being displayed. TC: Timecode UB: User bits CNT: Counter count 2 Audio mode indication This shows the mode in which audio is recorded.
Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 67 5 Remaining battery power display Displays the remaining battery power on a scale of seven levels. When the power is nearly exhausted, the BATT display flashes. When the power is completely exhausted, a flashing E (End) appears.
68 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu UP P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE A U-1 A U-2 b) b) P AGE b) F1 F2 F3 F4 F4 MIX/ SWP P AGE 01 : 23 :.
Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 69 To select an item Display the page that contains the item you want to select, then press F1 to F4, that is located in the same column as the item. The selected item is highlighted.
70 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Input and Output Settings f or Video and A udio Signals – – Sub LCD Menu Using the sub LCD menu, you can make settings related to the input and output of video and audio signals.
Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 71 Audio settings page 1-3 Item Setting LINE OUT Select channels 1/2 or 3/4 as the line out channels. MONI.VR Select ENA for an output level determined according to the setting of the PB AUDIO PRESET/VARIABLE switch of the control panel, or DIS for a fixed output level.
72 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Input and Output Settings f or Video and A udio Signals –– Sub LCD Menu Input mixing settings page By pressing F1 to F3, you can make the following three settings for mixing of input signals in audio channels 1 and 2.
Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 73 General Settings P ag es of the Sub LCD Men u There are general settings pages (1) and (2). General settings page (1) 1 PRESET/REGEN (regenerate) setting Selects the value set in the internal timecode generator.
74 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu LIGHTSW SUB BA T–END 1 1.0 BA T–TYP AUTO BA T–NE 1 1.3 BACKLGT NORMAL General settings page (2) 3 BAT-END setting 4 BAT-NE setting 5 LIGHTSW setting 1 BACKLGT (back light) setting Set to HIGH to increase the brightness of the LCD monitor back light.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 75 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Special Editing 3 3 5 2,4 1 1 AUDIO IN TRIM LIST M.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 76 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 1 Stop the tapes at the points where you want to set the recorder side and player side IN points. 2 Press the recorder side PREVIEW button. A preview starts.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 77 When you execute multiple edits in succession, you can edit from the second time on by setting the IN and OUT points of the player side only. After execution of an edit, the recorder returns automatically to the OUT point.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 78 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 1 Press the RECORDER button, lighting the indicator. 2 Use the jog or shuttle dial to find the point where the edit will start (the recorder IN point), and stop the tape slightly in advance of this point.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 79 This section describes recording of external input signals using this unit as a recorder. Notes • When two DSR-70/70P units are combined, set both REMOTE/LOCAL switches to LOCAL.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 80 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback When you combine two DSR-70/70P units, you can perform sequential recording from one unit to another.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 81 To stop sequential recording Sequential recording stops in the following cases. • When a tape transport button (PLAY, STOP, F FWD, REW) or a search button is pressed during recording.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 82 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback T w o-Input Switched Video Recording (Optional DSBK-180/ 180P Required) With the optional DSBK-180/180P Dual Video Input Board installed, you can record, switching between the video signals output by two cameras.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 83 4 While watching the LCD monitor display, when you wish to switch the display, hold down the +/ MARK button and press the –/LIST button. The display on the LCD monitor as well as the picture being recorded is switched.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 84 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Recording 4 If “NG” is displayed on the LCD monitor, adjust the SC PHASE (subcarrier phase) of .
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 85 Digitall y Dubbing Signals in D VCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140 or DSBK-150 Required) In addition to.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 86 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback • SYSTEM MENU screen displayed when using the SDTI(QSDI) interface (DSBK-150) Note When neither the DSBK-140 nor the DSBK-150 is installed in the unit, the setup menu appears instead of the system menu.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 87 5 Press the SET button. The recording tape and source tape are both automatically wound back to the beginning, and dubbing starts. At the same time, the screen changes as follows.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 88 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Pla ybac k This section describes playback of tapes performed using this unit as a player. Notes • When two DSR-70/70P units are combined, set both REMOTE/LOCAL switches to LOCAL.
Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 89 T w o-Unit Synchronous Pla ybac k Connecting two DSR-70/70P units and synchronizing their tape transport, you can carry out two-unit synchronous playback with an accuracy of ±0 frame.
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Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 91 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Overview of ClipLink Operation The ClipLink function provides the following.
Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 92 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Displa ying ClipLink Log Data To display ClipLink log data, hold down the ENTRY/ SHIFT button and press the TRIM –/LIST button. The following ClipLink log data list appears in the monitor.
Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 93 Cuing Up to Mark IN/OUT and Cue P oints Cuing Up to An y Desired P osition To cue up to the point specified by the data item selected on the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows.
Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 94 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation You can rewrite the reel number, Mark IN/OUT points and OK/NG status included in the ClipLink log data. Changing the Reel Number To change the reel number of the data item selected on the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows.
Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 95 1 Using the jog/shuttle dial, move the selection mark (asterisk) to the desired data item on the ClipLink log data list. The Mark IN point address is stored as the IN point and the Mark OUT point address is stored as the OUT point.
Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 96 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 5 Hold down the STOP button and press the SET button. This returns to the original ClipLink log data list. Note If you carry out step 5 skipping step 4 , the original ClipLink log data list appears again on the monitor and, in this case, the OK/NG status is not rewritten.
Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 97 Adding to/Deleting Fr om ClipLink Log Data You can add new Mark IN/OUT point data to the ClipLink log data or delete Mark IN/OUT point data from the ClipLink log data. Adding Mark IN/OUT P oints Set the setup menu item 129 (CLIPLINK) to ON beforehand, then proceed as follows.
Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 98 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Adding to/Deleting Fr om ClipLink Log Data 2 Holding down the DELETE button, press the TRIM+/MARK button. The specified data disappears from the ClipLink log data list. 3 Holding down the ENTRY/SHIFT button, press the TRIM+/MARK button.
Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 99 A utomaticall y Creating Ne w ClipLink Log Data To erase ClipLink log data After displaying the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows. 1 Holding down the DELETE button, press the TRIM–/LIST button.
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Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 101 Chapter 7 Setup Men u Menu System Configuration The menu system of this unit comprises the basic menu and extended menu. • Basic menu This menu is used to make settings relating, for example, to the following.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu 102 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Basic Menu Item number Item name Settings 001 PREROLL TIME 0S... 5S ...30S: Set the preroll time to between 0 and 30 seconds in steps of 1 second. A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 103 Item number Item name Item name 011 a) CHARACTER V- SIZE Determine the vertical size of character information (timecode, etc.) which is superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector and displayed on the LCD monitor.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu 104 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Basic Menu Basic Menu Operations This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings. Displaying the menus Press the MENU button. The setting of the currently selected menu item appears in the LCD monitor and sub LCD.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 105 Changing a menu item setting value To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item use the following procedure. 1 Holding down the search button, turn the jog or shuttle dial. The setting value changes at a rate depending on the shuttle dial angle or on the jog dial rotation speed.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu 106 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended Menu Extended Menu Items in the Extended Menu The extended menu contains the following items. In the Settings column of the table, the factory default settings are underlined. Item number Item name Settings 101 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE Select how the unit enters the search mode.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 107 Item number Item name Settings 125 AUTO REW Select whether to rewind the tape automatically when recording or playback reaches the end of a tape. DIS: Do not rewind the tape automatically. ENA: Rewind the tape automatically.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu 108 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended Menu Item number Item name Settings 317 AUDIO EDIT MODE Specify the type of editing for audio signals. CUT: Cut editing (discontinuity in audio signal may result at the editing point, causing noise.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 109 Item number Item name Settings 605 TCG REGEN MODE Select the signal to be regenerated when the time code generator is in the regeneration mode (i.e., when the PRESET/REGEN item in the sub LCD menu general settings page is set to REGEN, or the unit is in automatic edit mode).
Chapter 7 Setup Menu 110 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended Menu Item number Item name Settings 708 CHROMA PHASE ROTATION MODE Select the phase rotation mode for chroma phase control.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 111 Item number Item name Settings 801 DIGITAL JOG SOUND Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback. OFF: Do not adjust the audio playback speed. ON: Adjust the audio playback speed.
Chapter 7 Setup Menu 112 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended Menu Extended Menu Operations To use the extended menu, set basic menu item 999 MENU GRADE to ENHAN beforehand. In the extended menu, you can carry out the same operations as in the basic menu except setting of sub- items.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 113 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Reference Video Signals f or Analog Signal Editing In order to provide stable video and audio signals for analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base corrector (TBC) to operate correctly.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 114 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or Digital Nonlinear Editing Using SDTI (QSDI) Interface (Optional DSBK-150 Required) This unit can be connected to an ES-7 EditStation to configure a digital non-linear editing system.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 115 Connections f or Cut Editing Using SDI Interface (Optional DSBK-160 Required) For a cut editing system using this unit together with a DNW-A25/A25P Betacam SX VCR using an SDI connection, the following figure shows an example of the connections.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 116 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Settings on Editing Contr ol Units Make the following settings according to the editor model. For FXE-100/120 (NTSC) Set the VCR constants as follows. For FXE-100P/120P (PAL) Set the VCR constants as follows.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 117 AUDIO INPUT CH-1 AUDIO INPUT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 TC OUT TC IN DSBK-170(Y,R–Y,B–Y) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT 2 OUTPUT Connections f or.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 118 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or Sequential Recor ding Using T wo Units The following shows connections for sequential recording using two DSR-70/70P units.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 119 Connections for sequential recording made by inputting external video and audio signals to the player and inputting the video .
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 120 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or P arallel Recording Using T w o Units The following shows connections for parallel recording using two DSR-70/70P units. In the following, the controlling unit is referred to as the recorder and the controlled unit as the player.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 121 Inputting the timecode generated by the recorder to the player Player settings Switch/menu Setting VIDEO INPUT 75 Ω terminat.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 122 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or T w o-Unit Sync hr onous Pla yback The following shows connections for synchronous playback using two DSR-70/70P units. In the following, the controlling unit is referred to as the recorder and the controlled unit as the player.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 123 Connections f or T w o-Input Switched Video Recor ding (Optional DSBK-180/180P Required) You can use the DSR-70/70P in combination with two DSR-300/300P or other camcorders, for two-input switched video recording.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 124 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or Digitall y Dubbing Signals in D VCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140 or DSBK-150 Required) You can use this unit to digitally dub signals in DVCAM format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end, through an i.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 125 Combining T w o VCRs The following figure shows how to combine two VCRs using the optional BKNW-225 Docking Kit. For more information, refer to the operation guide for the BKNW-225.
Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 126 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Press and pull up. ∫ ∫ While pressing down the indication PRESS, move the clip downwards to release it. Using the Shoulder Belt The following figures show how to fit the supplied shoulder belt.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 127 Chapter 9 Maintenance and T r oubleshooting Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to warm location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture from the air may condense on the head drum.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 128 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Digital hours meter The digital hours meter can display seven items of information in the sub LCD, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 129 T r oubleshooting If an alarm message appears on the monitor (this unit’s LCD monitor or the video monitor connected to this unit) or in the sub LCD, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 130 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen. The CHARACTER switch is set to OFF. Set the CHARACTER switch to ON. The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this unit.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 131 Err or 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 sub LCD.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 132 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting List of alarm messages and associated directions Here is a list of alarm messages and associated directions to appear on the monitor screen. It also shows the corresponding alarm messages to appear on the sub LCD of this unit.
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 133 Alarm messages and associated directions (Continued) Alarm message on monitor screen Direction Alarm message on sub LCD Cause Tape cannot be replayed. Use a tape having signals recorded in 525/60 format.
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Appendixes Appendixes 135 Appendix es General Power requirements 12 V DC Power consumption 46 W (with no optional boards installed) DSBK-140: 2.2 W DSBK-150: 3 W DSBK-160: 4 W DSBK-170: 0 W DSBK-180: .
Specifications Appendixes 136 Appendixes Video performance Band width Composite (DSR-70): 30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) Composite (DSR-70P): 25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) S-Video (DSR-70): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB (Y) (TM) S-Video (DSR-70P): 25 Hz to 5.
Appendixes Appendixes 137 SDTI (QSDI) OUT (When using DSBK-150 SDTI (QSDI) Input/Output Board) BNC type × 1, SDTI (QSDI) format (270Mbps) SDI OUT (When using DSBK-160 SDI Input/Output Board) Control .
Specifications Appendixes 138 Appendixes Note on liquid crystal display panel (LCD monitor) The liquid crystal display fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels (at most 0.
Appendixes Appendixes 139 Assemble editing Editing in which new video/audio is added in sequence to the end of existing recorded video/audio. See also “Insert editing”. Bridge connection A connection which allows a signal input to an input terminal to pass through the unit and exit from an output terminal as input to external equipment.
Glossary Appendixes 140 Appendixes Reference video signal A video signal which contains a sync signal or sync and burst signals, used as a reference for synchronization of video equipment. R–Y signal One of the color difference signals, the R (red) signal minus Y (luminance) signal.
Appendixes Appendixes 141 Unthreading See “Unloading”. User bits These are also referred to as “user’s bits”. The user bits are a 32-bit segment of the timecode recording area. The user can select what to record in this segment and how to use the recorded data.
Index Index 142 Index Inde x A Aborting an edit 58 AC power 32 AC-550/550CE 33 AC-DN2/DN2A 33 AGC 70 Alarm messages 131 ASSEMBLE button and indicator 20 Assemble editing 47 Assemble mode 47 Audio cont.
Index Index 143 F F FWD button 18 Features 9 Finding edit points 49 48V ON/OFF switches 24 Front control section 22 F-RUN/R-RUN setting 73 G General settings pages 73 H Head cleaning 127 HEADPHONES jack 23 HOLD button 14 I i.
Index Index 144 Index S S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors 25 SDI IN/OUT 1,2 connectors (DSBK-160) 27 SDI 10, 115 SDTI (QSDI) 10, 114 SDTI(QSDI) IN/OUT connectors (DSBK-150) 27 Search button and indicators 18 .
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