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Sony HVR-M15AU - Professional Video Cassete recorder/player Operating Instructions Manual

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HVR-M15AU/M15AN/M15AE/
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© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-878-917-11 (1)

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  • Page 1 3-878-917-11 (1) Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. HVR-M15AU/M15AN/M15AE/ M15AP © 2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features...................... 4 Location and Function of Parts..............6 Front Panel ....................... 6 Rear Panel ...................... 12 Supplied Remote Commander ............... 16 Displaying Various Data................18 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes ........20 Preparing the Power Supply................
  • Page 3 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating Menus ..................48 Menu Structure....................49 Menu Contents ....................50 Chapter 5 Maintenance Troubleshooting ..................59 Warning Indicators and Messages............65 Notes on Use.................... 67 Notes on the Videocassette Recorder............. 67 Cleaning of the Video Heads ................. 67 Notes on the Video Cassettes.................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter Overview Features For details, see “Major Differences among HDV1080i, The HVR-M15AU/M15AN/M15AE/M15AP is a DVCAM, and DV Formats” on page 24. digital HD videocassette recorder supporting the HDV and DVCAM/DV formats. The unit produces stable, superior picture quality using digital processing and by Compatible with both interlaced and separating image signals into color difference signals progressive HDV recording/playback...
  • Page 5 Corporation. The following jacks are provided with the unit and enable connection with various devices: is a trademark of Sony Corporation and • Input jacks: S VIDEO IN jack, VIDEO IN jack and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. AUDIO IN jacks •...

  • Page 6: Location And Function Of Parts

    In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the This indicator blinks while a cassette is being ejected. unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes” on page 21. Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4.

  • Page 7: Menu Button

    Notes • Do not change the setting of this switch while recording is in progress, or it will cause noise to be added to images and sounds. Also, the part of the tape where the change of setting is applied will not be recorded properly.
  • Page 8 Location and Function of Parts 1 Tape transport control section 1 Tape transport indicator 2 REC (record) button 3 PAUSE button 4 FF (fast forward) button 5 PLAY button 6 REW (rewind) button 7 STOP button a Tape transport indicator •...

  • Page 9: Play Button

    • If you set [FF/REW SPEED] in the [VTR SET] menu Note to [SHUTTLEMAX], the picture is played back during If you set [EE/PB SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to fast forward. [PB], EE picture and EE audio signals are not output For details on running speed with [SHUTTLEMAX], see during stop (page 52).
  • Page 10 Location and Function of Parts 2 Indicator section 6 24p indicator 7 50i indicator 5 30p indicator 8 25p indicator 4 60i indicator 9 HDV-i.LINK indicator 3 DV indicator 0 DVCAM-i.LINK indicator 2 DVCAM indicator qa DV-i.LINK indicator 1 HDV indicator a HDV indicator c DV indicator Lights when the unit is in either of the following...
  • Page 11 e 30p indicator Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states. • When a tape recorded in 1080/30p format or 720/30p format is being played back. • When 1080/30p signals are input from the HDV/DV jack. f 24p indicator Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Location and Function of Parts Rear Panel 1 S VIDEO jacks 6 COMPONENT OUT jacks 2 VIDEO jacks 3 AUDIO jacks 7 DC IN jack 4 LANC jack HDV/DV jack 5 RESET button 9 CONTROL S jack a S VIDEO jacks Notes To connect a device equipped with S video jacks, use •...
  • Page 13 • When the device to be connected to the unit has a • When [COMPONENT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/ LANC-M function to switch between SHUTTLE A/B, OUT REC] menu is set to either [1080i/480i] or select SHUTTLE A for an HDV-formatted tape, and [1080i/576i], 1080/24p and 1080/30p video signals are SHUTTLE B for a DVCAM/DV (SP)-formatted tape.
  • Page 14 Location and Function of Parts HDV/DV jack (6-pin) Notes on all video output jacks Use this jack to input/output digital signals that comply • When you change the video format setting of with the i.LINK standard. Use this jack when a device [COMPONENT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT connected to the unit has an i.LINK jack.
  • Page 15 • To output video signals to the VIDEO, S VIDEO, or COMPONENT OUT jacks without text data, set the DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to OFF, or press the DATA CODE or SEARCH SELECT button on the remote commander. Chapter 1 Overview...

  • Page 16: Supplied Remote Commander

    Location and Function of Parts Supplied Remote Commander 1 EJECT button ql 1 button qk END SEARCH button 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons qj INDEX MARK button 3 Buttons for playing at qh SHUTTLE MAX button various speeds qg REW&PLAY button 4 MENU button 5 J/j/K/k button qf COUNTER SELECT button...
  • Page 17 Insert the battery case back into the Remote • In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with Commander until it clicks. the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander with a command mode set to VTR4. To disable control from Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to [CONTROL S].

  • Page 18: Displaying Various Data

    Displaying Various Data d HVR-DR60/HVR-MRC1 connection indicator The unit can display various superimposed text data on the built-in LCD monitor, and also on an external [HDD] is displayed while an HVR-DR60 is connected monitor connected to the unit. When external monitors using the HDV/DV jack.
  • Page 19 l Search indicator Displays the search mode when you search for scenes using the Remote Commander. For details on the search function, see “Searching using the search function” on page 34. m Audio mode indicator In the recording mode, displays when you select [FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] in the [AUDIO SET] menu.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Playback And Recording

    Chapter Playback and Recording Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes using DVCAM recording on the same tape will be two- Usable cassettes thirds of the time available when HDV/DV (SP) recording is used. For recording in the HDV/DV format, we recommend you use a DigitalMaster™...

  • Page 21: Preparing The Power Supply

    Checking the tape for slack HVR-M15A (rear panel) Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. To DC IN jack AC Adaptor Paper clip, etc.

  • Page 22: Notes On Playback/Recording

    Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette To eject the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit. With the unit powered on, open the cassette lid. The tape is inserted into the unit automatically.

  • Page 23: Installing The Unit Vertically

    Playback with x.v.Color output The unit can play back pictures recorded in x.v.Color. • x.v.Color is a brand name that Sony is proposing as a easy-to-remember name for the xvYCC standard. • The xvYCC standard is an international standard for color space within moving images.

  • Page 24: Recording Format And Input/Output Signals

    Recording Format and Input/Output Signals Major Differences among HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV Formats (This unit and other equipment for professional use may be functionally extended. For details, see the notes below the table.) Specification HDV1080i DVCAM DV (SP) Track pitch 10 µm 15 µm 10 µm...

  • Page 25: Input/Output Signals In Ee Mode

    Input/Output Signals in EE Mode Select the signal input with the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel (page 6). a: Output, —: No output or N/A Output jack HDV/DV Input signal Input jack Output signal format COMPONENT OUT VIDEO/S VIDEO Input format DVCAM/DV 1080/60i...

  • Page 26: Recording Input Signals And Recording Formats

    Recording Format and Input/Output Signals Recording Input Signals and Recording Formats Select the signal input with the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel (page 6). a: Recordable, —: Not recordable Recording format Input signal Input jack DVCAM DV (SP) Input format 1080/60i —...

  • Page 27: Settings For Output Signals From Each Jack

    Settings for Output Signals from Each Jack Settings of output signals from the COMPONENT OUT/VIDEO OUT/S VIDEO OUT jacks Set the output signals in [COMPONENT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu (page 51). Format of the signals output from each Setting of the [60i/50i Format of the original...
  • Page 28 Recording Format and Input/Output Signals Setting of output signals from the HDV/DV jack Set the output signals in [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu (page 51). The setting is available when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [AUTO] or [HDV]. Format of signals output from the Format of the original signals Setting of the [HDV t DV CONV] menu...

  • Page 29: Playback

    Playback This section describes the connections and settings for playback and functions such as playback at various speeds, and searching for a specific scene on a recorded tape. Connections for Playback Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i.LINK jack You can connect the unit to a video monitor/recorder without an i.LINK jack.
  • Page 30 Playback Connecting the unit to a monitor equipped Notes with an i.LINK jack • To playback an image recorded in HDV format when you connect the monitor using a component video The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any cable, set [COMPONENT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the degradation, enabling high-quality playback to a [IN/OUT REC] menu according to the requirements of...

  • Page 31: Settings For Playback

    • If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the Playback Procedures output connectors of a monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these Insert a cassette and confirm that the q (cassette) phenomena occur, use the INPUT SELECT switch to indicator lights.

  • Page 32: Playback Functions

    Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape If you record on a tape using a Sony digital HD video camera recorder or digital camcorder, the recording information (data codes) is recorded on the tape. During playback, you can check the recording date and time from the data codes by displaying this information on the unit.

  • Page 33: Playing At Various Speeds

    Playing at various speeds You can playback a tape at various speeds using the Remote Commander. By using the DSRM-10 remote control unit (not supplied), you can search for pictures while the video is played back at about +24 to –24 times of normal speed. HDV-formatted tape Panel/analog output i.LINK output...
  • Page 34 Notes (The search screens are displayed only on • When the command mode of a Sony device/remote Data display screen.) commander is set to VTR4: – If you press the ×1/3 button on the supplied Remote Press the .

  • Page 35: Auto Repeat

    20. 18). • Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment. Set the start time on the external AC timer. At the preset time, the power of the unit turns on,...

  • Page 36: Using The Unit As A Videocassette Recorder

    Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform recording on the unit. The same settings and operations apply when you are using the unit for dubbing. Note For details on connections of the player and the unit, refer to the instruction manual of the player.
  • Page 37 Notes Monitor HVR-M15A (rear panel) • If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the input connectors of the player, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, set the INPUT SELECT switch to a position where a signal is not currently being input, or disconnect the cables.

  • Page 38: Settings For Recording

    Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder • With an HDV/DV connection, data codes (recording Settings for Recording date/time, camera data) recorded on the source tape are transmitted to the recorder (the unit). As a result, when you play back a recorded tape on the unit and press the Preparation on the recorder (the unit) DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander, the same data codes as those recorded on the source tape...
  • Page 39 • When the signals are input through the i.LINK • Depending on the TV monitor being connected, the interface, the unit detects the field frequency of the screen may blink or be distorted when DVCAM/DV input signal automatically. You do not need to change signals which are input from the HDV/DV jack, or the [60i/50i SEL] setting.

  • Page 40: Recording Procedures

    Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder Adjust the audio recording level with [AUDIO REC To stop recording LV] in the [AUDIO SET] menu, if necessary (page Press the STOP button on the unit. 54). To pause recording You can adjust [AUDIO REC LV] only when you Press the PAUSE button on the unit.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing

    Chapter Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to Other Equipment This section describes the connections and settings Monitor necessary to perform dubbing on other equipment, using HVR-M15A (rear panel) the unit as a video player. Connections for Dubbing To digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack Connect the unit to the recorder as shown on the right i.LINK cable (not supplied)
  • Page 42 Dubbing to Other Equipment Notes • If you output pictures in the playback pause mode when using an i.LINK connection, recorded images may appear distorted. • When the tape is recorded in HDV format, the picture is output as a simplified picture during playback at various speeds (page 33).
  • Page 43 To video equipment without an i.LINK jack When connecting the unit to a recorder without an i.LINK jack, connect the two devices as follows. Set [COMPONENT] and [DOWN CONVERT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu (page 51) depending on the signals you wish to output. Monitor HVR-M15A (rear panel) Recorder...

  • Page 44: Dubbing Procedures

    Dubbing to Other Equipment Dubbing Procedures Prepare the unit. Refer to “Settings for Playback” on page 31. Prepare the recorder. If the recorder has an input selector switch, select an input. For details, refer to your recorder’s instruction manual. Start playback on the unit and start recording on the recorder.

  • Page 45: Editing (Connecting A Computer)

    Editing (Connecting a Computer) You can set up an editing system by connecting the unit Notes to a computer (editing machine) using the HDV/DV • Be sure to connect the i.LINK cable to the computer jack (i.LINK connection) on the unit. (editing machine) first and then connect it to the unit.

  • Page 46: Preparations

    Editing (Connecting a Computer) • If your editing software has the capability to output the Preparations time code as well as the video and audio signals to the unit, and you intend to record that time code, set Transferring picture data from the unit to a [HDV/DV IN TC] in the [TC/UB SET] menu of the unit to [EXTERNAL].
  • Page 47 Transferring picture data from a computer (editing machine) to the unit • To transfer data from a computer (editing machine) in HDV format, set [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [HDV](page 50). • To transfer data from a computer (editing machine) in DVCAM (DV) format, set [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [DV] (page 50).

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Adjusting And Setting Through Menus

    Chapter Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating Menus The unit allows you to set various parameters in the Changing a menu setting menus. Before you start using the unit, set the internal clock in [CLOCK SET] in the [OTHERS] menu. Except Press the MENU button.

  • Page 49: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure The menu of the unit consists of the following menus and submenus. IN/OUT REC HDV/DV SEL (page 50) REC MODE (page 50) VIDEO OUT (page 51) i.LINK SET (page 51) COLOR BAR (page 52) BARS TYPE (page 52) DV BARS (page 52) EE/PB SEL (page 52) 480i LEVEL (page 53)

  • Page 50: Menu Contents

    Operating Menus Menu Contents Default settings are indicated with rectangles. IN/OUT REC menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT HDV/DV SEL Normally, set this menu to [AUTO]. Select this menu when you want to limit the output format (pages 30, 37, during tape playback or limit the signals to be input or output from the HDV/DV jack.
  • Page 51 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT VIDEO OUT Selects the mode of the COMPONENT OUT jacks. (page 27) COMPONENT Selects the output format from the COMPONENT OUT jacks. Select from [480i], [480p/480i], or [1080i/480i] when [60i/50i SEL] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [60i].
  • Page 52 Operating Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT COLOR BAR Selects whether to display color bars or not. Also, you may select color bars with or without tone signals (1 kHz full bit –20 dB at 60i, 1 kHz full bit –18 dB at 50i). BOFF : Does not display color bars and no tone signals.

  • Page 53: Display Set Menu

    Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT 480i LEVEL Selects the component output level of luminance and chrominance from either BETACAM or (pages 13, 30) SMPTE signals when the component output is set to 480i. BETACAM : Sets the COMPONENT OUT jacks to BETACAM level. BSMPTE : Sets the COMPONENT OUT jacks to SMPTE level.

  • Page 54: Audio Set Menu

    Operating Menus AUDIO SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting AUDIO SET AUDIO MODE Selects the audio mode. (page 39) FS32K : Switches the audio mode to 4-channel mode (12-bit mode). BFS48K : Switches the audio mode to 2-channel mode (16-bit mode). (This setting records the sound in all audio ranges, providing a high-quality sound recording.) Notes...
  • Page 55 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting AUDIO SET JOG AUDIO Selects either to turn the sound output on or off when the tape is played at a speed other (page 34) than normal. (Available in DVCAM/DV format only.) BOFF : Does not output the sound when playing a tape at a speed other than normal.
  • Page 56 Operating Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting VTR SET FROM STILL Selects the tape protection mode to change the mode to after the time set in [STILL TIME] is past. BSTOP : Stops the tape. STEP FORWARD : Forwards one frame. Note If you play a tape recorded in HDV format with [STEP FORWARD] selected, the tape advances a few frames forward at a time.

  • Page 57: Others Menu

    CONTROL S jack. (The Remote Commander is disabled.) Notes • The unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander with its command mode set to VTR4, not only the supplied one. To disable operation from any Remote Commander, set this item to CONTROL S.
  • Page 58 Operating Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS PB CNR Selects the noise reduction level for the chrominance signals when a tape is played. BOFF : No noise reduction LOW : Low noise reduction HIGH : High noise reduction Notes • When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition of the picture.

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    LCD monitor. The unit operates by itself. • [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [WIRELESS] and a Sony Remote Commander with its command mode set to VTR4 is operating near the unit.

  • Page 60: Power Sources

    Troubleshooting Power sources Symptom Cause/Remedy The power cannot be turned on. • The AC power cord is disconnected. t Connect the AC power cord. The unit will not operate even if the power • Moisture condensation has occurred (page 69). has been turned on.
  • Page 61 Symptom Cause/Remedy Horizontal lines are displayed on an image. • The video heads are dirty. An image has block noise. t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette. An image is blurred or not displayed. • A damaged tape is loaded. t Remove the cassette and insert another one.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Even though [HDV/DV IN TC] in the [TC/ • The i.LINK signal output from the digital non-linear editing controller does not UB SET] menu is set to [EXTERNAL], the include a time code. time code of the input i.LINK signal is not t Confirm that the editing software you are using is capable of outputting a time recorded.
  • Page 63 Symptom Cause/Remedy No image is displayed even though the • There are output restrictions for some [COMPONENT] settings of [VIDEO OUT] video cable is connected correctly. in the [IN/OUT REC] menu. For details, see page 51. • The INPUT SELECT switch setting does not match the cable connected to the unit.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy The unit does not function as part of a • The INPUT SELECT switch is set to a setting other than HDV/DV. digital non-linear editing system. The t Set it to HDV/DV (page 6). functions on the unit do not operate. •...

  • Page 65: Warning Indicators And Messages

    C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self-diagnosis If an error still recurs after you retry the corrective action several times, contact display) Sony Customer Service or your place of purchase. C:21:ss t Condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and insert it again after approximately 1 hour (page 69).

  • Page 66: Alarm Messages

    Warning Indicators and Messages Alarm Messages The following alarm messages will appear together with the alarm indicators. Take corrective action according to the displayed message. Item Message Cause/Corrective Action t See page 69 for details. Moisture % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. condensation t See page 69 for details.

  • Page 67: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use To prevent electromagnetic interference Notes on the Videocassette caused by radio communication equipment Recorder such as cellular phones, transceivers, etc. The use of radio communication equipment such as Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct cellular phones or transceivers near the unit may cause sunlight or heat sources a malfunction and can affect the audio/video signals.

  • Page 68: Notes On The Video Cassettes

    • mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. case, you have to replace the video heads with new ones. • the playback picture freezes. Please consult your Sony dealer. • a part of the playback picture does not move. • playback pictures do not appear.

  • Page 69: About Moisture Condensation

    Cleaning the terminal About Moisture Condensation If the gold-plated terminals of a cassette become dirty, or dirt accumulates on the terminals, the correct If the unit or cassette is brought directly from a cold to remaining tape time may not be displayed. a warm location, moisture may condense inside or Clean the terminal with a swab once every ten times outside the unit or tape.

  • Page 70: Digital Hours Meter

    The rechargeable Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In battery is charged as long as the unit is operated. If the general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary period the unit is operated is short, the battery periodic maintenance checks.

  • Page 71: Appendix

    Appendix Notes on Dubbing Dubbing with the S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks When you use the unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between the unit and other equipment using the S VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack, the format to be used for recording is set according to the [ REC MODE] setting in the [IN/OUT REC] menu.
  • Page 72 Notes on Dubbing Dubbing with the HDV/DV jack When you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with an i.LINK cable using the unit as a player, the HDV/DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and menu setting of the unit.
  • Page 73 Recording tape when the unit is used as a recorder Menu item i.LINK input format Recording tape format (AUDIO MODE) HDV/DV SEL REC MODE AUTO — HDV (LOCK MODE) — HDV (LOCK MODE) — No recording DVCAM AUTO DVCAM DVCAM (Complies with input signals) DV SP DV (Complies with input signals) —...

  • Page 74: About I.link

    • i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE with an i.LINK jack using the i.LINK cable, power off 1394 standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark the equipment and remove the power cord from the AC approved by many corporations in Japan and overseas.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications System Video/Audio recording/playing head system Pin jack Rotating dual-head helical scan Impedance: Maximum 1 kΩ Audio recording format (HDV) (kilo ohms) MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 Output level: 47 kΩ (kilo ohms) (2-channel) loading, unbalanced 16-bit 48 kHz (stereo) –10 dBu (= full bit –20 dB) Transfer rate 384 kbps 60i system Audio recording format (DVCAM (DV))
  • Page 76 Specifications COMPONENT OUT jacks Power requirements Pin jack DC 8.4 V (DC IN jack) Output at 480i NTSC Power consumption (during playback) With [BETACAM] selected in [480i LEVEL] of the [IN/OUT REC] menu Operating temperature Y: 1.0 Vp-p 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) (with 0.286 Vp-p sync negative, Storage temperature output impedance 75 Ω...
  • Page 77 Mass Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb. 1 oz.) Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Rack (1) Cleaning cassette (1) CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Videocassette Recorder” (1) Operating Instructions (2) AC Adaptor AC-L100 Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 A - 0.18 A...

  • Page 78: Index

    Index For submenu items, see “Submenu Index” on page 80. DVCAM format ......4, 24 Alarm message ........ 66 Menu ..........48 Analog signal output AUDIO SET ......54 during playback......26 Contents........50 Editing..........45 in EE mode....... 25 DISPLAY SET ......53 Transferring from a computer...47 AUDIO jack ........
  • Page 79 S VIDEO jack........12 Scheduled maintenance ....70 Search ..........34 SEARCH SELECT button ....16 Self-diagnosis ........65 SHUTTLE MAX button....16 Specifications ........75 STOP button ........9 TC/UB SET menu ......56 Troubleshooting ......59 Unlock mode ........24 Usable cassette ........

  • Page 80: Submenu Index

    Submenu Index Numerics 480i LEVEL ........53 LANGUAGE ........57 60i/50i SEL ........58 LETTER SIZE .........53 AC ON MODE........ 58 PB CNR ...........58 AUDIO AGC........54 PB YNR ...........57 AUDIO LOCK ........ 54 AUDIO MIX ........54 AUDIO MODE ....... 54 REC MODE ........50 AUDIO REC LV ......
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