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Sony DSR-70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DSR-70/70P
1998 by Sony Corporation
3-865-064-13(1)

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  • Page 1 Digital Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. DSR-70/70P 1998 by Sony Corporation 3-865-064-13(1)
  • Page 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the BP-L60(A)/L90(A) Battery Pack ... 30 Using the BP-90(A) Battery Pack ... 31 Using AC Power ... 32 System Configuration ... 35 Connections for Cut Editing Using Two DSR-70/70P Units — i.LINK Connections (Optional DSBK-140 Required) ... Sequence of Editing Operations ... 37 Settings for Editing ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter3 Editing (Continued) Chapter4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Table of Contents Setting Edit Points ... 50 Setting Edit Points ... 50 Checking Edit Points ... 52 Cuing Up Edit Points ... 53 Previewing Edit Results ... 54 Modifying Edit Points ...
  • Page 5 Chapter5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter6 ClipLink Operation Special Editing ... 75 Quick Editing ... 75 Continuous Editing ... 77 Manual Editing ... 78 Recording ... 79 Preparations for Recording ... 79 Recording Operation ... 79 Sequential Recording Using Two Units ... 80 Parallel Recording Using Two Units ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter7 Setup Menu Chapter8 Connections and Settings Table of Contents Menu System Configuration ... 101 Basic Menu ... 101 Items in the Basic Menu... 101 Basic Menu Operations ... 104 Extended Menu ... 106 Items in the Extended Menu ... 106 Extended Menu Operations ...
  • Page 7 Chapter9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendixes Condensation ... 127 Head Cleaning ... 127 Periodic Maintenance ... 128 Troubleshooting ... 129 Error Messages ... 131 Alarm Messages ... 131 Specifications ... 135 Glossary ... 139 Index ... 142 Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: Features

    The following are the principal features of the unit. DVCAM Format DVCAM is a professional -inch digital recording format developed by Sony from the DV 4:1:1 component digital format for home use. Overview High image quality and high stability The luminance and chrominance signals are encoded separately, with a quality video image.
  • Page 10 ClipLink Guide. 2) SDI: Serial Digital Interface is used for transferring video signals in component digital format (D1). 3) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

  • Page 11: Other Features

    This unit has an internal digital TBC, providing a jitter-free video output even for analog editing. There are also video output level, chroma signal output level, setup level (for DSR-70), black level (for DSR-70P), and chroma phase adjustments. 1) The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the negative direction to reverse movement.
  • Page 12 AC-550/550CE or AC- DN2/DN2A adaptor. Combination of two units Using the optional BKNW-225 Docking Kit to combine two DSR-70/70P units gives you a portable editor. Compact and lightweight Even though it is equipped with an LCD monitor and a speaker, the unit weighs only 5.8 kg (12 lb 12 oz).

  • Page 13: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts This unit is comprised of the parts shown in the figure below. Slide the lock release switch and pick up the display panel. How to open the display panel Top panel (see page 23) Rear panel (see page 24) Display panel (see page 14) Control panel (see page 16) Front control section...

  • Page 14: Display Panel

    Location and Function of Parts Display Panel !£ PAGE button !™ Sub LCD operation buttons F1 to F4 !¡ Audio monitor speaker 1 LCD monitor Displays the playback or E-E pictures 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.
  • Page 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 9 UP and DOWN buttons Press to make settings in the sub LCD menu. For more information about the sub LCD menu, see “Sub LCD Menu Home Page and Sub LCD Operation Buttons”...

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    Audio control section (see page 21) REMOTE/LOCAL switch Selects the source for control of this unit. When two DSR-70/70P units are connected, set this switch on the player to REMOTE. REMOTE: This unit is controlled from the device connected to the REMOTE connector. In this case, all VCR operations using this unit’s control...
  • Page 17 3 REC/SEQ (recording/sequence) button Press together with the PLAY button 9 to start recording. When two DSR-70/70P units are combined, this button allows you to perform sequential recording from one unit to another. For details, see “Sequential Recording Using Two Units”...
  • Page 18 When setup menu item 128 is set to ON, this button functions as a pause button. You can use the pause button to make a pause during sequential recording carried out using two DSR-70/70P units. 7 STANDBY indicator Lights when the tape drum is rotating with tension applied (standby on).
  • Page 19 !£ PLAYER/RECORDER buttons and indicators When two DSR-70/70P units are combined and connected via the REMOTE (9-pin) connectors or DV connector (when DSBK-140 is installed), press to control one unit from another. PLAYER button: The buttons of the editing and tape transport sections on the recorder side of the control panel work to control the player.
  • Page 20 Location and Function of Parts Editing section Use two DSR-70/70P units or one DSR-70/70P unit and an editing player for editing. 4 AUDIO IN button 5 ENTRY/SHIFT button 6 DELETE button 7 IN/OUT buttons 8 PREVIEW button 9 AUTO EDIT button !º...
  • Page 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. 5 ENTRY/SHIFT button Press together with the IN button, the OUT button, or the AUDIO IN button to set edit points.

  • Page 22: Front Control Section

    Location and Function of Parts 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.

  • Page 23: Top Panel

    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. When you press it again to depress it, the setting returns to PRESET.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    TC OUT 8 S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors 9 MONITOR AUDIO connector This illustration shows the DSR-70/70P fitted with the optional DSBK-170. –60 dBu: Microphone input 0 dBu: Line audio input +4 dBu: Line audio input (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
  • Page 25 For details about the superimposed information, see page 8 S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors (4-pin) Input an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-70 and 4.43 MHz for DSR-70P) components to the S VIDEO IN connector.
  • Page 26 DC IN REMOTE S VIDEO TC IN TC OUT a) This illustration shows the DSR-70/70P fitted with the optional DSBK-170. 4 TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) Outputs the following types of timecode, depending on the VCR operating status.
  • Page 27 Connector of the DSBK-140 DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT (DV input/output) connector (6- pin IEEE1394 connector): This connector is i.LINK compatible. Connect to another DSR-70/70P unit or a consumer DV camera to carry out such operations as recording and editing. Connectors of the DSBK-150...

  • Page 29: Power Preparations

    Power Preparations Usable Batteries Power Preparations and Connections This unit can be powered by batteries or AC power. Example battery packs and AC adaptors that can be used are shown below. Battery pack Battery Battery pack adapter BP-90A DC-L90 BP-L60/BP-L60A/ BP-L90/BP-L90A Note If you attach or remove batteries or AC adaptors incorrectly, they may fall...

  • Page 30: Using The Bp-L60(A)/L90(A) Battery Pack

    Power Preparations Using the BP-L60(A)/L90(A) Battery Pack To attach the battery pack 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.

  • Page 31: Using The Bp-90(A) Battery Pack

    To remove the battery pack Using the BP-90(A) Battery Pack To attach to the top panel of this unit With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-L60(A)/L90(A) out. Lever 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.

  • Page 32: Using Ac Power

    Power Preparations To connect to the DC IN connector Using AC Power Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 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. Use the DC-210 Battery Adaptor.
  • Page 33 AC-DN2A to either unit. Caution When you use a single AC-DN2A to supply power to two DSR-70/70P units, exercise the following caution: • Do not turn the POWER switches of both units on at a time. (Turn one unit on, then wait a moment before turning the other unit on.)
  • Page 34 Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Remove the cover of the battery connector. 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. Use the DC power cord (supplied with the AC-DN2A) to connect the DC output connector on the AC-DN2A and the DC IN connector on the rear of another unit.

  • Page 35: System Configuration

    DV cassette DV camcorder i.LINK (DSBK-140) DV camcorder i.LINK (DSBK-140) DSR-70/70P Battery packs, AC adaptors a) The DSBK-140/150/160/170 is an optional board. Caution Using a microphone other than a 48-V microphone may damage the microphone. The figure below shows example equipment that can be connected to this unit.

  • Page 36: Connections For Cut Editing Using Two Dsr-70/70P Units - I.link Connections

    DV IN/OUT Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections For a cut editing system using two DSR-70/70P units with an i.LINK interface, the following figure shows an example of the connections. Use the same configuration when dubbing signals in DVCAM format via an i LINK interface.

  • Page 37: Sequence Of Editing Operations

    Sequence of Editing Operations Editing 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 Making necessary settings Insert cassettes. • Insert a cassette for recording the results of editing in the recorder.

  • Page 38: Settings For Editing

    Recorder Settings Chapter 3 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.
  • Page 39 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. Selectable time data Time data indication in the sub LCD Count in the counter Timecode User bit data...
  • Page 40 Cut editing using i.LINK When using a cut editing system as illustrated in the section “Connections for Cut Editing Using Two DSR-70/70P Units — i.LINK connections” on page 36, select “i.LINK” for input video and audio.

  • Page 41: Player Settings

    Player Settings 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.
  • Page 42 Settings for Editing Chapter 3 Editing 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 Check the remaining battery power indication.

  • Page 43: Handling Cassettes

    Handling Cassettes DVCAM cassettes This unit can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes listed below. Model name PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME 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.
  • Page 44 Handling Casettes Notes on using cassettes Preventing accidental erasure Checking the tape for slack Chapter 3 Editing • 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.

  • Page 45: Loading/Ejecting Cassettes

    Loading/Ejecting Cassettes To load a cassette Paper clip, etc. LCD indicator With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button. The control panel lifts up and the cassette compartment opens. Load a cassette in the direction shown in the figure. The message “CASSETTE OUT”...
  • Page 46 Handling Casettes To eject the cassette Chapter 3 Editing With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button. The control panel lifts up and the cassette compartment opens. Remove the cassette and close the control panel. Notes • Do not shut the display panel while the control panel is still open. Doing so may damage the lock mechanism of the display panel.

  • Page 47: Selecting An Edit Mode

    Selecting an Edit Mode Assemble Editing Selecting assemble 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.

  • Page 48: Insert Editing

    Selecting an Edit Mode Insert Editing Selecting insert mode Chapter 3 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. Note Before you use an unrecorded tape in insert editing, video signal such as black signal and timecode must be recorded on all over the tape.

  • Page 49: Finding Edit Points -Search

    Finding Edit Points —Search Switching between each mode To switch between normal playback and search modes 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.

  • Page 50: Setting Edit Points

    Setting Edit Points Selecting an Edit Mode Setting Edit Points Chapter 3 Editing 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.
  • Page 51 To set audio IN points separately from video IN points (audio split editing) 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.

  • Page 52: Checking Edit Points

    Setting Edit Points Selecting an Edit Mode Checking Edit Points To display the time data of edit points To display the duration between two edit points Chapter 3 Editing You can check the time data of edit points and the duration between two edit points by displaying them in the sub LCD.

  • Page 53: Cuing Up Edit Points

    Cuing Up Edit Points To cue up an edit point 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.

  • Page 54: Previewing Edit Results

    Selecting an Edit Mode Setting Edit Points To preroll the tape Previewing Edit Results Chapter 3 Editing 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.

  • Page 55: Modifying Edit Points

    Modifying Edit Points To delete an edit point To stop a preview Press the STOP button on the recorder. The tape stops when the button was pressed. Once you set edit points, you can delete them or modify them as required in units of one frame.

  • Page 56: Setting Edit Points Using The Recorder Only

    Selecting an Edit Mode Setting Edit Points To modify edit points slightly Setting Edit Points Using the Recorder Only Chapter 3 Editing Proceed as follows. AUDIO IN – TRIM CLIP LIST MARK LINK DELETE ENTRY SHIFT 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.

  • Page 57: Executing An Edit

    Executing an Edit Outline of Editing Operations Monitoring signals during an edit The figure below shows how the recorder and player operate during edit. Preroll point IN point Recorder Preroll Assemble editing Play- back Insert editing Player Time flow Playback a) The factory default preroll time is 5 seconds.

  • Page 58: Starting An Edit

    Executing an Edit Executing an Edit Starting an Edit Chapter 3 Editing To start an edit, press the AUTO EDIT button. AUDIO IN – TRIM CLIP LIST MARK LINK DELETE ENTRY SHIFT PREVIEW AUTO EDIT REVIEW The AUTO EDIT button is lit during an edit. It goes out when the edit finishes.

  • Page 59: Redoing An Edit

    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. AUDIO IN – TRIM CLIP LIST MARK LINK DELETE ENTRY SHIFT PREVIEW AUTO EDIT...

  • Page 61: Setting Time Data

    Setting Time Data This unit provides the following timecode functions: • Setting, displaying, recording, and playing back timecode and user bit values • Outputting the timecode read from the tape as an analog timecode (LTC) signal during normal-speed playback • Inputting an external analog timecode (LTC) signal Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays setup menus, error...
  • Page 62 S H U T T L E S T I L L 5 Operating mode 4 Recorder/player selection a) This character can appear on the DSR-70 only. The character to appear in these two columns is always a colon (:) on the DSR-70P. Note The example above shows the factory default configuration.

  • Page 63: Setting An Initial Value And Recording Timecode

    Perform the following procedure. Press the COUNTER SELECT button and select TC CHARACTER LOCAL REMOTE TC INT/EXT: INT Sub LCD menu settings Setting Desired setting Desired setting (for DSR-70) RESET button MENU 3,4,5,6 (Continued) Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu...
  • Page 64 To set timecode to the current time Set the F-RUN/R-RUN item to F-RUN and the DF/NDF in the sub LCD menu to DF (for DSR-70) (see page 73). Carry out steps 1 to 6 of “To set an initial timecode value”...

  • Page 65: Synchronizing The Internal Timecode Generator With An External Signal - External Lock

    (DSR-70 only) are automatically set as follows. Advance mode: free running Frame count mode (DSR-70 only): the same as the external timecode signal (drop frame or non-drop frame) Checking the synchronization to the...

  • Page 66: Sub Lcd Menu Display And Settings -- Making

    Sub LCD Menu Display and Settings –– Operating Mode and Video/Audio Signal Settings The sub LCD menu displayed in the sub LCD allows you to make operating mode and video/audio signal settings for the unit. Sub LCD Menu Home Page and Sub LCD Operation Buttons The home page of the sub LCD menu is displayed when you power the unit on.
  • Page 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. Regarding the remaining battery power indication, also see the sections “3 BAT-END (battery end) setting”...

  • Page 68: Sub Lcd Menu Basic Operations

    Sub LCD Menu Display and Settings – Making Operating Mode and Video/Audio Signal Settings Sub LCD Menu Basic Operations To switch between menu pages In addition to the home page, the sub LCD menu has pages that allow you to make settings for input and output of video and audio signals, and other general settings.
  • Page 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. Press the button repeatedly until the item that you want to select is highlighted.

  • Page 70: Making Settings In The Audio Settings

    Input and Output Settings for Video and Audio Signals –– Sub LCD Menu Using the sub LCD menu, you can make settings related to the input and output of video and audio signals. For more information about basic sub LCD menu operations, see section “Sub LCD Menu Basic Operations (see page 68)”.

  • Page 71: Making Settings In The Audio Settings Subpages

    Audio settings page 1-3 LINE OUT MONI.VR MONITOR CH-1/2 METER 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.

  • Page 72: Input And Output Settings For Video And Audio Signals –– Sub Lcd Menu

    SETUP (when using the setup menu) or PANEL (when using the front control section). • Video output level • Chroma signal output level • Setup level (DSR-70)/black level (DSR- 70P) • Chroma phase Select whether to record/play back video with wide-screen aspect ratio information requiring the LCD monitor to switch to 16:9 mode.

  • Page 73: General Settings Pages Of The Sub Lcd Menu

    R-RUN: Timecode progresses only during recording. 3 DF/NDF (drop-frame/non-drop-frame) setting (for DSR-70 only) Selects DF to advance timecode in drop-frame mode, and NDF to advance timecode in non-drop-frame mode.
  • Page 74 To use the Anton Bauer Magnum battery, you require a special battery mount to be attached to this unit. For more information about the special battery mount, contact an Anton Bauer agent or your Sony dealer. Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu BAT–END BAT–NE...

  • Page 75: Special Editing And Recording/Playback

    PREVIEW Special Editing and Recording/Playback chapter, illustrations of a pair of DSR-70/70P units (player and recorder) combined using the optional BKNW-225 Docking Kit are used (see page 125) . In each illustration, as viewed from the front, the unit on the left is the player and the unit on the right is the recorder.
  • Page 76 Special Editing Stop the tapes at the points where you want to set the recorder side and player side IN points. Press the recorder side PREVIEW button. A preview starts. The points selected in step 1 are set as the IN points, and the IN buttons of the recorder and player light.

  • Page 77: Continuous Editing

    Continuous Editing 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. Therefore, the recorder side OUT point of the current edit becomes the IN point of the next edit.

  • Page 78: Manual Editing

    Special Editing Manual Editing Perform manual editing using the recorder. Press the RECORDER button, lighting the indicator. 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. Select the edit mode.

  • Page 79: Recording

    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. • When controlling this unit from the editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to REMOTE.

  • Page 80: Sequential Recording Using Two Units

    Recording Sequential Recording Using Two Units When you combine two DSR-70/70P units, you can perform sequential recording from one unit to another. (In the following explanation of two-unit sequential recording, the controlling unit is referred to as the recorder and the controlled unit as the player.) For overwriting recording using only two cassettes, the last 6 hours of recording is always available.

  • Page 81: Parallel Recording Using Two Units

    014 is set to MANUAL CASSETTE REPLACE. Parallel Recording Using Two Units You can connect two DSR-70/70P units and carry out parallel recording between them. Parallel recording using two DSR-70/70P units can be performed in the following two ways.

  • Page 82: Two-Input Switched Video Recording (Optional Dsbk-180/180P Required)

    Recording Two-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. (Audio signals are not switched.) For equipment/signal connections and basic settings, see the section “Connections for Two-Input Switched Video Recording”...
  • Page 83 SET button. The pictures from the two cameras are alternately displayed on the LCD monitor (switched 30 times per second (DSR-70)/24 times per second (DSR- 70P)). If the text displayed on the LCD monitor jitters, adjust the H PHASE (horizontal phase) of one of the two cameras until the text stops jittering.
  • Page 84 Recording If “NG” is displayed on the LCD monitor, adjust the SC PHASE (subcarrier phase) of the camera to shorten the horizontal bar (representing the magnitude of SC PHASE difference between the two cameras) appearing by the “NG” indication. When the horizontal bar is appropriately shortened, the “NG”...

  • Page 85: Digitally Dubbing Signals In Dvcam Format (Optional Dsbk-140 Or Dsbk-150 Required)

    Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140 or DSBK-150 Required) In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to digitally dub signals in DVCAM format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end, through an i.LINK or SDTI(QSDI) interface. When a tape recorded on a DSR-1/1P Digital Videocassette Recorder or DSR-130/130P Digital Camcorder is dubbed, the ClipLink log data held in the...
  • Page 86 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140 or DSBK- 150 Required) • SYSTEM MENU screen displayed when using the SDTI(QSDI) interface (DSBK-150) SYSTEM MENU SDTI DUBBING Note When neither the DSBK-140 nor the DSBK-150 is installed in the unit, the setup menu appears instead of the system menu.
  • Page 87 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. i.LINK DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) EXECUTING. TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00 ABORT:MENU KEY To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress Press the STOP button.

  • Page 88: Playback

    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. • When controlling this unit from the editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to REMOTE.

  • Page 89: Two-Unit Synchronous Playback

    Two-Unit Synchronous Playback 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. For equipment/signal connections and basic settings, see the section “Connections for Two-Unit Synchronous Playback” on page 122.

  • Page 91: Chapter6 Cliplink Operation

    Overview of ClipLink Operation The ClipLink function provides the following. • Displaying ClipLink log data • Cueing up to Mark IN/OUT points and cue points • Rewriting ClipLink log data (reel numbers, Mark IN/ OUT points, and OK/NG status only) •...

  • Page 92: Displaying Cliplink Log Data

    Displaying 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. CLIPLINK LOG DATA LIST (003/196) REEL NO XXXXXXXX 1 M 00:01:23:00 OK 2 M 00:02:35:00 OK 3 M 00:03:50:00 OK 4 M 00:04:03:00 OK...

  • Page 93: Cuing Up To Mark In/Out And Cue Points

    Cuing Up to Mark IN/OUT and Cue Points Cuing Up to Any Desired Position To cue up to the point specified by the data item selected on the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows. IN button PREROLL Using the jog/shuttle dial, move the selection mark (asterisk) to the desired data item on the ClipLink log data list.

  • Page 94: Rewriting Cliplink Log Data

    Rewriting ClipLink Log Data 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. STOP STANDBY SHUTTLE JOG...

  • Page 95: Changing The Ok/Ng Status

    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.

  • Page 96: Rewriting Cliplink Log Data

    Rewriting ClipLink Log Data 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.

  • Page 97: Adding To/Deleting From Cliplink Log Data

    Adding to/Deleting From 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 Points Set the setup menu item 129 (CLIPLINK) to ON beforehand, then proceed as follows.
  • Page 98 Adding to/Deleting From ClipLink Log Data Holding down the DELETE button, press the TRIM+/MARK button. The specified data disappears from the ClipLink log data list. Holding down the ENTRY/SHIFT button, press the TRIM+/MARK button. Note If you exit from the ClipLink log data list skipping step 3, the previous data is restored.

  • Page 99: Automatically Creating New Cliplink Log Data

    Automatically Creating New ClipLink Log Data When the setup menu item 129 (CLIPLINK) is set to ON, you can automatically create new Mark IN/OUT points during recording or editing operation. For information about how to operate the setup menu, see Chapter 7 “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 101: Chapter7 Setup Menu

    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. – the digital hours meter – the preroll time –...
  • Page 102 VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector and display on the LCD monitor. 00... 08 ...10 (DSR-70) /00... 09 ...12 (DSR-70P): The hexadecimal value 00 is for the far left of the screen. Increasing the value moves the position of the characters to the right.
  • Page 103 Item number Item name Item name CHARACTER V- Determine the vertical size of character information (timecode, etc.) which is SIZE superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector and displayed on the LCD monitor. 1: Standard size 2: 2 times standard size SEQUENTIAL Select the mode for two-unit sequential recording.

  • Page 104: Basic Menu Operations

    Basic Menu Basic Menu Operations This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings. Displaying the menus LCD monitor Sub LCD MENU MENU button Press the MENU button. The setting of the currently selected menu item appears in the LCD monitor and sub LCD.
  • Page 105 Changing a menu item setting value To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item use the following procedure. 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.

  • Page 106: Extended 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. Menu items in the 100s, relating to the control panels Item number Item name Settings SELECTION FOR...
  • Page 107 Menu items in the 100s, relating to the control panels (continued) Item number Item name Settings 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.
  • Page 108 FADE: Fade out and fade in EDIT RETRY When editing with two DSR-70/70P units, set for the recorder. Selects the operation if the recorder was not synchronized in time. OFF: Editing is not carried out, and the unit stops.
  • Page 109 110: Undefined. 111: Undefined. REGEN When editing with two DSR-70/70P units, if you use the control panel for editing CONTROL MODE operation, select whether or not the timecode is automatically regenerated. AS&IN: In editing with this unit as the recorder, regardless of the settings of the TC INT/ EXT switch and sub LCD menu item PRESET/REGEN, in assemble and insert editing , the timecode generator regenerates according to the timecode on the tape.
  • Page 110 Adjust the chroma phase. CONTROL Default value: 80H SETUP LEVEL Adjust the setup level (DSR-70)/black level (DSR-70P)). Default value: 200H Note When you make settings for items 715 to 718, set the PROCESS CONTROL in the sub LCD menu to SETUP.
  • Page 111 AUDIO Select the audio reference level (headroom) for recording on tape. REFERENCE –12dB LEVEL –18dB (factory default for DSR-70P) –20dB (factory default for DSR-70) AUDIO OUTPUT Select the audio output reference level. LEVEL +4dB –6dB PEAK HOLD TIME Set the peak hold time for the audio level meter in the range of OFF (no peak hold) to 1.5 seconds in 0.1 second steps.

  • Page 112: Extended Menu Operations

    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.

  • Page 113: Connections And Settings

    DSBK-140 board, as a pair of player and recorder, you can configure a cut editing system. For connections and settings, see the section “Connections for Cut Editing Using Two DSR-70/70P Units” on page 36. Connections and Settings REF. VIDEO IN connector...

  • Page 114: Connections For Digital Nonlinear Editing Using Sdti (Qsdi) Interface (Optional Dsbk-150 Required)

    ES-7 in an instant. For an overview of the ClipLink function, refer to the separate ClipLink Guide. REF. VIDEO IN DSR-70/70P (recorder) Settings on the DSR-70/70P Switch REMOTE/LOCAL REF. VIDEO IN 75 termination Chapter 8 Connections and Settings (Optional DSBK-150 Required)

  • Page 115: Connections For Cut Editing Using Sdi Interface (Optional Dsbk-160 Required)

    2 RCC-5G/10G/30G 9-pin remote control cable (length 5 m (16 ft)/10 m (33 ft)/30 m (98 ft), not supplied) (These cables are included in the optional BKNW-225 Docking Kit.) Settings on the DSR-70/70P Switch REMOTE/LOCAL Timecode Settings on This Unit Make the following timecode settings for this unit.

  • Page 116: Settings On Editing Control Units

    Setting 81 13 00 7D 05 05 02 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF For BVE-910/2000 Set the VCR constants as follows. • When using the DSR-70 (NTSC) Byte No. Block 1 Block 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Setting 80 13 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF •...

  • Page 117: Connections For Component Analog Recording (Optional Dsbk-170 Required)

    The following shows connections for a system in which analog playback signals from another recorder or player are recorded on the DSR-70/70P. In this system, the video signals are analog component signals and the audio signals are recorded from audio channels 1 and 2.

  • Page 118: Connections For Sequential Recording Using Two Units

    Connections for Sequential Recording Using Two Units The following shows connections for sequential recording using two DSR-70/70P units. You can carry out two-unit sequential recording by inputting analog composite video signals and analog audio signals in the following two ways.
  • Page 119 Audio signal Video signal AUDIO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 CH-1 INPUT DSR-70/70P (player) Player settings Switch/menu Setting REMOTE/LOCAL switch REMOTE VIDEO INPUT 75 termination switch AUDIO...

  • Page 120: Connections For Parallel Recording Using Two Units

    Connections for Parallel Recording Using Two 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. Inputting an external timecode to both the player and recorder...
  • Page 121 Inputting the timecode generated by the recorder to the player Audio signal Video signal AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT CH-1 DSR-70/70P (player) Player settings Switch/menu Setting REMOTE/LOCAL switch REMOTE VIDEO INPUT 75 termination switch TC INT/EXT switch Sub LCD menu item...

  • Page 122: Connections For Two-Unit Synchronous Playback

    Connections for Two-Unit Synchronous Playback 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. DSR-70/70P (player) Player settings Switch/menu...

  • Page 123: Connections For Two-Input Switched Video Recording (Optional Dsbk-180/180P Required)

    Connections for Two-Input Switched Video Recording (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. The following figure shows the connections in this case. DSR-300/300P DSR-300/300P Notes • The video signals output from the two camcorders must be synchronous.

  • Page 124: Connections For Digitally Dubbing Signals In Dvcam Format

    For information about how to carry out digital dubbing, see the section “Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format” on page 85. Connecting two DSR-70/70P units using the SDTI(QSDI) interface (DSBK-150 SDTI (QSDI) Input/ Output Board) DSR-70/70P (player) Player settings...

  • Page 125: Combining Two Vcrs

    Follow the procedures described below for separation or combination. DSR-70/70P Attaching the fixing plates If you want to be able to combine two units or separate the combined units without using tools such as screwdrivers, replace the screws (M3) that hold the fixing place in place with the supplied coin screws.

  • Page 126: Using The Shoulder Belt

    Using the Shoulder Belt The following figures show how to fit the supplied shoulder belt. Caution If you fit the shoulder belt incorrectly, the unit may fall down and cause body injury. Follow the procedures described below to fit or remove the shoulder belt. Press and pull up.

  • Page 127: Condensation

    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. 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.

  • Page 128: Periodic Maintenance

    LCD, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. For periodic maintenance, cousult your Sony dearler. Display modes of the digital hours meter H01: OPERATION mode Displays the total number of hours the unit has been powered on in units of 1 hour.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    In these states, alarm messages appear on the monitor screen and in the sub LCD. malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. Remedy Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC. Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL and setup menu item 006 to ENA.
  • Page 130 Troubleshooting Monitor problems Symptom Cause Data is not superimposed on The CHARACTER switch is set to OFF. the monitor screen. The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this unit. The image on the monitor’s The 75 screen is too bright.

  • Page 131: Error Messages

    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 sub LCD. AN ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED.
  • Page 132 The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is completed. Use a standard signal. Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections. Use a tape recorded in 2-channel (48 kHz) or 4-channel (32 kHz) mode.
  • Page 133 Alarm messages and associated directions (Continued) Alarm message on monitor screen Cause Tape cannot be replayed. Tape end has been detected. Tape not editable. Tape not usable. TC EXTERNAL is selected. TCG REGEN mode is selected. TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN. Direction Use a tape having signals recorded in 525/60 format.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Tape speed Recording/playback time Fast forward/rewind time Search speed 211 (8 28.193 mm/s (DSR-70) 28.221 mm/s (DSR-70P) More than 184 min (PDV-184ME) More than 40 min (PDVM-40ME) Less than 3 min (PDV-184ME) Less than 1 min (PDVM-40ME) Up to 32 times normal in both...
  • Page 136 VIDEO INPUT BNC type 2 (loop-through), composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative REF. VIDEO IN BNC type 2 (loop-through), black burst, 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-70) or 0.3 Vp-p (DSR-70P), 75 , sync negative S VIDEO IN DIN 4-pin 1 Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-70) or...
  • Page 137 BNC type 2, composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative REF. VIDEO OUT BNC type 2 (loop-through), composite sync, 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-70) or 0.3 Vp-p (DSR- 70P), 75 , sync negative (with burst) S VIDEO OUT DIN 4-pin 1 Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-70) or...
  • Page 138 Specifications 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 0.01%) may be “stuck”, constantly on or constantly off.

  • Page 139: Glossary

    Glossary 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.
  • Page 140 Appendixes Setup (for DSR-70) The difference between the reference black level and the blanking level of a composite signal. SMPTE...
  • Page 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. For example, it can be used to record date information in addition to the timecode data or ID numbers for tape reels or...

  • Page 142: Index

    122 Continuous editing 77 Control panel 16 COUNTER SELECT button 14 Cuing up edit points 53 Cut editing using two DSR-70/70P units 36 DC IN connector 26 DELETE button 21 Deleting an edit point 55 DF/NDF setting 73...
  • Page 143 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 General settings pages 73 Head cleaning 127 HEADPHONES jack 23 HOLD button 14 i.LINK (DV) 10 i.LINK connections 36, 113 IN/OUT buttons 21 Initial timecode value 63 Input audio signal indication 67...
  • Page 144 Specifications 135 STANDBY indicator 18 Starting an edit 58 STOP button 18 Stopping an edit 58 Sub LCD 15 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Index Sub LCD menu 61 audio settings pages 70 audio signal settings 70 basic operations 68...

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