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- Page 1 Digital HD Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . . 4 Features ......4 Parts and Their Functions . -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This DVCPRO HD format HD digital VTR uses 1/4˝ wide small cassette tapes to record and play back interlace HD signals (1080i/59.94 Hz) and progressive HD signals (720p/59.94 Hz). It contains built-in down-converter outputs as a standard feature to provide interfacing with existing SD (standard definition) systems by means of HD-SD conversion. -
Page 5: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and Their Functions Front panel REC INH -30 -25 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 0 CH 1 CH 2 POWER AUDIO SELECT INPUT METER > ANALOG PULL FOR VAR 720 P 1·2 3·4 AUDIO OUT SEL Counter display < SERVO REMOTE HOURS... - Page 6 Parts and Their Functions Front panel 1 POWER switch 2 Cassette loading slot Align the cassette with the center of the loading slot, and push it gently inside. The cassette is loaded automatically. <Note> Do not insert tapes other than DVCPRO HD L-size cassettes.
- Page 7 Parts and Their Functions Front panel = LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch This is set when performing menu settings or controlling the VTR from an external device. LOCAL : When the VTR is to be controlled using the controls on its operation panel. MENU : When on-screen menu items are to be set.
- Page 8 Parts and Their Functions Front panel B Analog audio signal recording level controls These are used to adjust the recording levels of the CH1, CH2, CH3 and C4 analog audio signals. These are pull-to-adjust controls: they can be adjusted at their pulled-up positions. When they are at their pushed-down positions, the signals are recorded at their initial levels.
- Page 9 Parts and Their Functions Front panel M TAPE/EE switch This is used to select the signals to be output during stop, fast forwarding or rewinding. TAPE : The signals played back from the tape are output. : The HD SDI signals are output as the video signals, and the signals selected by setup menu item No.700 are output as the audio signals.
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Page 10: Rear Panel
Parts and Their Functions Rear panel > AUDIO OUT HD SDI OUT1 OUT2 MONITOR < 1 AC IN socket The AC power supply is connected to this socket using the accessory power cord. AC power takes priority if both AC power and DC power have been connected. - Page 11 Parts and Their Functions Rear panel 6 VIDEO OUT (1, 2) connectors These are the down-conversion output connectors for the analog composite video signals. Video signals with embedded superimposed text can be output from the VIDEO OUT2 connector. Superimposed text embedding can be selected using setup menu item No.005.
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Page 12: Operation
Operation Turning on the power and inserting the cassette Before operating the VTR, check that the equipment has been connected correctly. The VTR must be installed on a level surface for operation. Turn on the power. Insert the cassette tape. Insert the tape into its prescribed position without forcing it into place. -
Page 13: Recording
Operation Recording cassette’s accidental prevention tab to the recording enable status, and insert the tape. Press the STOP button to set the VTR to the stop mode. 1. Selecting the input audio signals 1) Connect the signals which are to be recorded. -
Page 14: Playback
Operation Playback Insert the cassette tape. Press the PLAY button. Normal playback is started. To end playback, press the STOP button. The VTR is set to the stop mode. <Notes> O During playback, check that the SERVO lamp is lighted. If it is flashing or off, the images will be subject to disturbances when they are played back. -
Page 15: Linear 0.3A Speed Playback
Operation Linear 0.3a speed playback When the SEARCH button is pressed during still- picture playback (PLAY PAUSE), the VTR is set to the slow still mode. When the FF or REW button is now pressed in this mode, the VTR is set to the linear 0.3a speed playback mode. -
Page 16: Repeat Playback
Operation Repeat playback Setting the BEGIN point and END point Set the VTR to the menu mode. (By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.) Select setup menu item No.161 (BGN PRESET) or No.162 (END PRESET), and press the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA–... -
Page 17: Time Code & User's Bit
Time Code & User’s Bit Time code The time code signal is generated by the time code generator and recorded on the tape, and its value is read by the time code reader. The time code is used to display the absolute position of the tape in hour, minute, second and frame increments. -
Page 18: Setting The User's Bit
Time Code & User’s Bit Setting the user’s bit Set the VTR to the menu mode. (By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position.) Select the setup menu item No.531 (UB PRESET) setting. The remaining steps are the same as for setting the time code. -
Page 19: Superimposed Screens
Superimposed Screens When a TV monitor and the VIDEO OUT2 connector are connected, the abbreviations of the control signal, time code, etc. are displayed on the TV monitor. These displays can be turned ON or OFF using the setup menu item No.005 setting. TV monitor TCR 22 : 22 : 22 : 22 Abbreviations... -
Page 20: Setup (Initial Settings)
Setup (Initial Settings) The VTR’s main settings can be performed and checked using the on-screen menus which are displayed on the video monitor connected to the VTR. They can also be performed and checked using the item numbers and setting numbers which are displayed on the VTR’s front panel display. -
Page 21: How To Set The User Defaults
Setup (Initial Settings) Press the MENU-UP button or MENU-DOWN button to move the cursor to the LOAD position, and press the SET button. The VTR is set to the LOAD mode, and the LOAD screen is displayed on the video monitor. SET–UP MENU <LOAD>... -
Page 22: How To Load The User Defaults
Setup (Initial Settings) How to load the user defaults Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the MENU position. The VTR is set to the menu setting mode, and the menu screen is displayed on the video monitor. Press the RESET button. The VTR is set to the default setting mode, and the default setting screen is displayed on the video monitor. -
Page 23: How To Release The Menu Protection
Setup (Initial Settings) Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL or REMOTE position. The unit is now set to the menu protection mode. When the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch is set to the MENU position, the VTR is not set to the menu setting mode, and “MENU PROTECTED”... -
Page 24: Setup Menus
Setup Menus SYSTEM Item Superimposed display SYS H (HD) 0550 1100 1650 SYS SC (SD) 0000 0108 0216 SYS H (SD) 0000 0429 0858 SCH COAR (SD) 0000 0001 0002 0003 SCH FINE (SD) 0000 0032 0064 AV PHASE 0000 0100 0200 The underlining denotes the factory mode. -
Page 25: Basic
Setup Menus BASIC Item Superimposed display LOCAL ENA 0000 0001 0002 TAPE TIMER 0000 0001 REMAIN SEL 0000 0001 0002 0003 SUPER 0000 0001 DISPLAY SEL 0000 0001 0002 CHARA H-POS 0000 0006 0037 CHARA V-POS 0000 0023 0032 The underlining denotes the factory mode. <Notes>... - Page 26 Setup Menus BASIC Item Superimposed display CHARA TYPE 0000 0001 SYS FORMAT 0000 0001 PB FORMAT 0000 0001 The underlining denotes the factory mode. Setting Superimposed display For setting the superimposed display and the menu display type. WHITE 0: White characters are displayed on a black background. W/OUT 1: White characters with black borders are displayed.
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Page 27: Operation
Setup Menus OPERATION Item Superimposed display SHTL MAX 0000 0001 REF ALARM 0000 0001 EJECT EE SEL 0000 0001 AUTO REW 0000 0001 FRZ MODE SEL 0000 0001 REC INH LAMP 0000 0001 EJECT SW INH 0000 0001 M CASSTT INH 0000 0001 SEARCH SPEED... - Page 28 Setup Menus OPERATION Item Superimposed display AUTO BACK 0000 0001 0002 MEMORY MODE 0000 0001 0002 0003 BGN PRESET (CTL or TC) END PRESET (CTL or TC) REPT MODE 0000 0001 0002 BATTERY SEL 0000 0001 0002 The underlining denotes the factory mode. Setting Superimposed display...
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Page 29: Interface
Setup Menus INTERFACE Item Superimposed display ID SEL 0000 0001 0002 The underlining denotes the factory mode. TAPE PROTECT Item Superimposed display STILL TIMER 0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 SRC PROTECT 0000 0001 DRUM STDBY 0000 0001 STOP PROTECT 0000... -
Page 30: Time Code
Setup Menus TIME CODE Item Superimposed display VITC BLANK 0000 0001 VITC POS-1 0000 0006 0010 VITC POS-2 0000 0008 0010 REGEN 0000 0001 RUN MODE 0000 0001 TCG REGEN 0000 0001 0002 BINARY GP 0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007... - Page 31 Setup Menus TIME CODE Item Superimposed display DF MODE 0000 0001 TC OUT REF 0000 0001 TC MODE SW 0000 0001 TC PRESET UB PRESET The underlining denotes the factory mode. Setting Superimposed display For setting the DF or NDF mode for CTL and TCG. 0: The drop frame mode is used.
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Page 32: Video
Setup Menus VIDEO Item Superimposed display V-MUTE SEL 0000 0001 DOWNCON MODE 0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 D/C ENH 0000 0001 V OUT SETUP 0000 0001 0002 0003 0000 0001 The underlining denotes the factory mode. Setting Superimposed display For setting whether to mute the video output signal when a blank part of the tape has been detected during playback. -
Page 33: Audio
Setup Menus AUDIO Item Superimposed display AUDIO IN SEL 0001 0002 CH1 IN LV 0000 0001 0002 0003 CH2 IN LV 0000 0001 0002 0003 CH3 IN LV 0000 0001 0002 0003 CH4 IN LV 0000 0001 0002 0003 CH1 OUT LV 0000 0001 0002... - Page 34 Setup Menus AUDIO Item Superimposed display REC CUE 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012 0013 PB FADE 0000 0001 0002 EMBEDDED AUD 0000 0001 CUE OUT SEL 0000 0001 MONI SEL 0000 0001 MONITOR MIX 0000 0001 H.PHONE MIX...
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Page 35: Menu
Setup Menus AUDIO Item Superimposed display AUD OUT SEL 0000 0001 0002 IN IMP SEL 0000 0001 The underlining denotes the factory mode. MENU Item Superimposed display P.ON LOAD 0000 0001 The underlining denotes the factory mode. Setting Superimposed display For setting the output sound of the analog audio output connectors. -
Page 36: Error Messages
Error Messages When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following messages will appear on the front panel’s counter display and superimposed display on the monitor. With the superimposed display, the error number is indicated in the part where the counter value is displayed. -
Page 37: Emergency Eject
Emergency Eject CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Procedure for removing the tape manually in an emergency Use the procedure below to remove the cassette tape if it can not be removed even when the EJECT button is pressed. -
Page 38: Video Head Cleaning
Video Head Cleaning This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function, which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to enhance the unit’s reliability, it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned every day. Use a cleaning fluid designated by the unit’s manufacturer. -
Page 39: Specifications
Specifications [GENERAL] Supply voltage: AC 120 V ±10%, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 97 W DC supply voltage: 12 V DC power input current: 6.1 A Ambient operating temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Ambient operating humidity: 10 to 85% (no condensation) Weight: 18.04 lb (8.2 kg) Dimensions (WaHaD):... - Page 40 Specifications [AUDIO] $ Digital audio Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (synchronized with video) Quantizing: 16 bits Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB (at reference level) Dynamic range: More than 85 dB (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, “A” weighted) Distortion: Less than 0.1% (1 kHz, emphasis OFF, reference level) Crosstalk:...
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