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Sony DVW-250P Operation Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER
DVW-250/250P
OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 3)
Serial No. 10001 and Higher
TM
[English]

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER DVW-250/250P [English] OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 3) Serial No. 10001 and Higher...
  • Page 2 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800- not installed and used in accordance with the 222-SONY (United States only)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 4-1-5 Selecting the Monitoring Mode for Chapter 1 Overview Recording ..........4-7 1-1 Features ............1-1 4-1-6 Setting Time Values ......4-7 1-1-1 Features of the DVW-250/250P ..... 1-1 4-1-7 Locking the Time Code Generator to an 1-1-2 Digital Betacam Format ......

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview

    1-1 Features The DVW-250/250P is a portable videocassette color playback signal is available at 24 times normal recorder in the Digital Betacam series. It allows speed, making tape cuing both fast and accurate. recording and playback of sound and picture in the Two LCD units for ease of operation Digital Betacam format.

  • Page 6: System Configuration

    1-2 System Configuration The following figure shows the configuration of a typical system centered on the DVW-250/250P. For details, such as the connector names, see Section 4-1-1 “Connecting Digital Equipment” (page 4-1) and Section 4- 1-2 “Connecting Analog Equipment” (page 4-2). Digital equipment Analog equipment Color video camera...

  • Page 7: Getting The Best Performance From The Unit

    Notes on operation and storage Cleaning the video heads Protect the unit from violent shocks Use the Sony BCT-5CLN or BCT-D12CL Cleaning It is possible to damage the internal circuitry and Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads. mechanism or spoil the external finish.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Location And Function Of Parts

    2-1 Front Panel The front panel is divided into four sections as follows: • Operating controls • Status indications • Adjustment controls • Time code setting controls Of these, the controls for time code settings are normally covered by a hinged lid. Operating controls Status indications Adjustment controls...

  • Page 10: Operating Controls

    2-1 Front Panel 2-1-1 Operating Controls 1 EJECT button and indicator 2 STOP button 3 PLAY button and indicator 4 REC button and indicator 5 Cassette compartment 6 REW button and indicator 7 F FWD button and indicator 8 SEARCH button and indicator 9 CUE DUB button and indicator 0 PAUSE button and indicator !¡...
  • Page 11 9 CUE DUB button and indicator down the PLAY button then press the REC button, recording starts immediately, but there may be picture Hold this button down, then press the PLAY button to breakup. record analog sound on the cue track of the tape (see However, once a cassette has been removed and page 1-1).

  • Page 12: Status Indications

    2-1 Front Panel 2-1-2 Status Indications 1 Status indication panel 2 WARNING indicator 3 RESET button 4 DISPLAY switch Status indications 1 Status indication panel HUMID: There is condensation on the head drum. Alternatively, the humidity is high. This displays warnings, the tape remaining, the battery SLACK: The tape winding is not correct.
  • Page 13 3 RESET button Time indications This display shows the value selected by the This resets the time display. DISPLAY switch from CTL (control track running When the CTL value (control track running time) is time), time code, or user bits. However, if the REAL displayed, it is reset to “0:00:00:00”.

  • Page 14: Adjustment Controls

    2-1 Front Panel 2-1-3 Adjustment Controls 1 Signal level and menu display 2 Recording level control knobs and UNI/VAR switches 3 LIGHT switch 4 Display operating buttons 5 AUDIO PB LEVEL control knobs 6 POWER switch Adjustment controls 1 Signal level and menu display FINE OVER OVER...
  • Page 15 3 LIGHT switch 5 AUDIO PB (playback) LEVEL control knobs This switches on and off the illumination of the status These adjust the playback levels for each separate indication panel (see page 2-4) and signal level and channel of analog audio output. menu display, and also controls the brightness of the 6 POWER switch indicators for the operating buttons.

  • Page 16: Time Code Setting Controls

    6 (line 16) and switch B in position 8 (line 18). For the DVW-250P, the factory default is for switch A to be in position C (line 19) and switch B in position E (line 21).
  • Page 17 3 DISPLAY switch 9 EXT-LOCK/U-BIT switch This selects which time code is displayed in the status This selects whether or not to lock the user bit data to indication panel (see page 2-4). This switch is only external user bit data. effective when the DISPLAY switch by the status ON: The user bit value is locked to the user bit value indication panel (see page 2-5) is set to the TC or U-...

  • Page 18: Connector Panel

    2-2 Connector Panel This section describes the connector panel under the following three headings: • Audio connectors and controls • Video connectors and controls • Power supply and miscellaneous Audio connectors and controls Video connectors and controls Power supply and miscellaneous Connector panel 2-10...

  • Page 19: Audio Connectors And Controls

    2-2-1 Audio Connectors and Controls 1 CONFI switch 2 CUE REC switch 3 CH-3/4 OUT switch 6 +48 V switches (DVW-250P only) 4 MONITOR SELECT switches 7 CAMERA/LINE switches 5 PHONE LEVEL control knob 8 Audio input level switches 9 AUDIO IN connectors 0 AUDIO OUT connectors !¡...
  • Page 20 These input up to four analog audio signals from EARPHONE and HEADPHONES jacks. external microphones or other equipment. 6 +48 V switches (DVW-250P only) 0 AUDIO OUT connectors For each of the four channels, these turn on or off the...

  • Page 21: Video Connectors And Controls

    Note The ON setting results in the highest power When using other than a Sony camera, do not use the consumption, and the OFF setting the lowest. When “AUTO” setting: select “ANA” or “DIGI” as required. using the unit with a battery pack, set the CONFI switch to the ECC or OFF position.
  • Page 22 2-2 Connector Panel 5 VIDEO LEVEL control 9 VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 connectors (BNC) If the composite signal input level to the VIDEO IN These connectors provide analog composite video connector is not a 1 Vp-p signal, use a screwdriver to outputs.

  • Page 23: Power Supply And Miscellaneous

    2-2-3 Power Supply and Miscellaneous 1 RFU OUT connector 2 EXT DC SELECT switch 3 REMOTE connector opposite side 4 DC OUT connector 5 DC IN 12V connector 6 BREAKER button 7 MODE switch 8 Battery pack compartment Power supply and miscellaneous 1 RFU OUT connector 6 BREAKER button This outputs video and audio signals and a power...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    3-1 Power Supply This unit can operate from any of the following power • Supply to the DC IN 12V connector, for example sources: using an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor. • BP-90A nickel-cadmium battery pack • BP-L60 lithium ion battery pack 3-1-1 Using a Battery Pack Inserting the BP-90A Battery Pack Using a BP-90A Battery Pack...
  • Page 26 3-1 Power Supply Inserting the BP-L60 Battery Pack Using a BP-L60 Battery Pack Use the following procedure. The adhesive label bound into the end of this book A BP-L60 Battery Ppack provides about two hours of gives directions for replacing the battery pack. You continuous recording (when the unit is operated with can attach it to the cover of the battery pack the MODE switch in the SAVE position, the CONFI...

  • Page 27: Using An Ac Power Supply

    3-1-2 Using an AC Power Supply Use the following procedure to power the unit from an AC supply. EXT DC SELECT switch DC IN 12V AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor To AC supply To DC OUT POWER switch DC power cord (supplied with AC-550/ 550CE) Using an AC power supply Turn the POWER switch of the DVW-250/250P...

  • Page 28: Powering On And Off

    3-1 Power Supply 3-1-3 Powering On and Off 3-1-4 Checking the Remaining Battery Capacity Check the remaining battery capacity in the status indication panel. When the battery pack is fully charged (supply voltage at least 13 V for the BP-90A or 16 V for the BP-L60), all seven display segments appear.

  • Page 29: Cassettes

    3-2 Cassettes This section lists the cassettes which can be used, and 3-2-3 Loading and Unloading provides guidance on their handling. Cassettes 3-2-1 Cassette Types Checking that there is no slack in the tape This unit uses Digital Betacam cassettes with a 1/2- Before loading a cassette, press in the reels with your inch tape width for playback and recording.
  • Page 30 3-2 Cassettes Loading a cassette Ejecting a cassette It is not possible to load a cassette unless the unit is powered on. Small cassette position Large cassette position Ejecting a cassette Loading a cassette Check that the unit is powered on. Press the EJECT button.

  • Page 31: Checking The Remaining Tape

    3-2-4 Checking the Remaining Tape When a tape is loaded, the “TAPE” indication appears in the status indication panel, and the seven segments flash. When the tape transport starts, the display continues to flash for several seconds, then the segments switch to displaying the amount of tape remaining.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Display And Indicator Brightness

    3-3 Adjusting the Display and Indicator Brightness Depending on the environmental conditions, it is possible to adjust the brightness of the display panels and indicators. Display panels LIGHT switch Controls Adjusting the brightness of the display panels and indicators In a dark environment If the displays and indicators are hard to see because of low lighting conditions, move the LIGHT switch on the front panel to the ON position to switch on the...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Recording

    4-1 Preparations for Recording This section describes the connections and adjustments necessary before actually carrying out recording. 4-1-1 Connecting Digital Equipment The following figure shows an example of the connections required when using this unit with a camera, VTR, video monitor and other equipment fitted with digital inputs and outputs in the SDI (Serial Digital Interface) format.

  • Page 34: Connecting Analog Equipment

    4-1 Preparations for Recording 4-1-2 Connecting Analog Equipment The following figure shows an example of the connections required when using this unit with a camera, VTR, video monitor and other equipment fitted with analog inputs and outputs. Microphone, tape recorder, etc. Color video camera with component video output CAMERA...

  • Page 35: Making Video Input Settings

    Displaying and adjusting the video input 4-1-3 Making Video Input Settings levels Selecting the input video signal It is possible to check the video input levels, using the level meters. This unit accepts three different types of video input signals, selected by the video input selector switch as follows: Signal level and menu display...
  • Page 36 4-1 Preparations for Recording • When the input signal is component video, the meters If the input level of a composite signal is not 1 Vp- indicate the Y, R-Y, and B-Y levels. The maximum p signal, use a screwdriver to turn the VIDEO values for R-Y and B-Y correspond to a 75 % color LEVEL control to adjust the input level.

  • Page 37: Making Audio Input Settings

    Recording the same audio signals on 4-1-4 Making Audio Input Settings channels 3 and 4 as on channels 1 and 2 Selecting the input audio signals By means of a setup menu setting, it is possible to record the same audio signals on channels 3 and 4 and Select the input audio signals as follows: channels 1 and 2.
  • Page 38 4-1 Preparations for Recording If the display is not showing the audio level Set the UNI/VAR switch for the channel to be meters, press the DISPLAY button in the adjusted to the UNI position. adjustment controls until the audio level meters appear.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Monitoring Mode For Recording

    4-1-5 Selecting the Monitoring 4-1-6 Setting Time Values Mode for Recording This section describes how to set user bit values, time code values and the real time. This selection determines the way in which monitoring Open the lid covering the time code setting controls as will be carried out during recording.
  • Page 40 4-1 Preparations for Recording Use the SHIFT button and ADVANCE button to Set the REAL TIME record/set switch to REC ON set the user bit value. or OFF. SHIFT button: Cycles through the digits, flashing REC ON: During recording, the real time is the digit to be changed.
  • Page 41 Set the REAL TIME record/set switch to REC ON Recording time code and user bits or OFF. Recording VITC Use the SHIFT button and ADVANCE button to Use the following procedure to record VITC, including set the time code value. The range of values is the user bits.
  • Page 42 User Bits” (page 5-5). Notes • Switch positions 0 and 1 are not effective for the DVW-250P (PAL). • Switch positions B to F are not effective for the DVW-250 (NTSC). • Select lines for the VITC which are not occupied by VITS (Vertical Interval Test Signal) or VIRS (Vertical Interval Reference Signal).

  • Page 43: Locking The Time Code Generator To An External Signal

    • Once the unit is locked to an external time code, color 4-1-7 Locking the Time Code framing is disabled. To apply the color frame lock, Generator to an External Signal first switch the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to R-RUN, then return it to the F-RUN position. It is possible to lock this unit to an external time code generator, or alternatively to lock an external device to For an explanation of the color frame lock, see the...
  • Page 44 4-1 Preparations for Recording Then set the first DVW-250/250P so that it outputs the Time Code Locking of Two or More DVW- time code generator signal from the TC OUT 250/250P Units connector. For example, when the “TC OUT” item is set to “AUTO”...

  • Page 45: Procedures For Recording

    4-2 Procedures for Recording This section describes how to prevent inadvertent 4-2-2 Recording Video and operations during recording, and how to carry out the Audio actual recording. The recording procedure depends on whether or not 4-2-1 Preventing Inadvertent the CAMERA connector was selected in the procedure Operations During Recording described in the section “Selecting the input video signal”...
  • Page 46 4-2 Procedures for Recording Recording the input signals from the VIDEO IN connector or SDI IN connector Switch the POWER switch on, and load a cassette. Hold down the REC button, and press the PLAY button. Recording starts, except that if there is no video signal input to the VIDEO IN connector or SDI IN connector recording does not start.
  • Page 47 Connections and settings for audio 4-2-3 Audio Dubbing on the Cue dubbing Track Connect the microphone or other audio source to the In the Digital Betacam format, in addition to the digital AUDIO IN connectors. In audio dubbing, the input to audio channels recorded on the diagonal tracks, there channel 4 is recorded on the cue track.

  • Page 48: Audio Dubbing On The Cue Track

    4-2 Procedures for Recording Audio dubbing Audio dubbing on the cue track Switch the POWER switch on, and load a cassette. Adjust the recording level of the audio source to be recorded on the cue track. For details, see the section “Adjusting the recording levels”...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Playback

    5-1 Preparations for Playback Selecting the outputs from channels 3 and 4 5-1-1 Selecting the Sound to Be of the AUDIO OUT connectors Monitored Set the CH-3/4 OUT switch as follows: to select the outputs from channels 3 and 4 of the AUDIO OUT Use the MONITOR SELECT switches to select the connectors.

  • Page 50: Using A Field Pickup Unit For Signal Transmission

    5-1 Preparations for Playback 5-1-3 Using a Field Pickup Unit for Signal Transmission Audio signals An FPU (Field Pickup Unit) allows the playback signal from this unit to be radioed back to a Audio signals from the DVW-250/250P to the FPU are broadcasting station.

  • Page 51: Procedures For Playback

    5-2 Procedures for Playback 5-2-1 Normal Speed Playback 5-2-2 High Speed Searching Connector panel MODE switch PAUSE button Playback at normal speed Switch the POWER switch on, and load a cassette. Press the PLAY button. Front panel 2 1,3 Video and audio playback starts. Turn the AUDIO PB LEVEL control knobs to High speed searching adjust the audio playback levels.

  • Page 52: Procedures For Playback

    5-2 Procedures for Playback To end the search operation, press the STOP button. Automatic ending of the search operation If the tape transport is not operated for eight minutes after pressing the SEARCH button, the search operation is automatically ended to protect the tape. Chapter 5 Playback...

  • Page 53: Reading And Displaying Time Code And User Bits

    5-3 Reading and Displaying Time Code and User Bits During playback, the internal time code reader reads Displaying time code and user bit values the time code and user bits recorded on the tape. You on the monitor screen can display the time code values read in the status indication panel.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6 Setup Operations

    <VIDEO 1> <SETUP LEVEL> MASTER LEVEL (DVW-250 only) INPUT LEVEL V BLANK RM OUTPUT LEVEL <Y/C SEP MODE> LINE 12…20 (DVW-250) LINE 9...22 (DVW-250P) <BLANKING> LINE 12…20 (DVW-250) CAMERA LINE 9...22 (DVW-250P) STD/NSTD <VIDEO 2> FREEZE MODE VIDEO LEVEL <SYSTEM PHASE>...

  • Page 56: Basic Setup Procedure

    6-2 Basic Setup Procedure Making setup menu settings Example: <VIDEO 1> menu VIDEO 1 *<SETUP LEVEL> <Y/C SEP MODE> <BLANKING> CAMERA STD/NSTD EXIT 2,4,6 3,5,7 Press the UP or DOWN button to align the asterisk cursor (*) with the required item. Making setup menu settings Press the SET button.

  • Page 57: Setup Menu Settings

    –8 to +8 in 1 sc steps (DVW-250) <SYSTEM PHASE> SYNC Adjust the phase of the sync –9 to +9 in 1 sc steps (DVW-250P) PHASE signal. Adjust the subcarrier phase of 0 to 965 in 0.29 nsec steps (DVW-250) PHASE the sync signal.
  • Page 58 6-3 Setup Menu Settings Setup menu settings (Continued) Top menu Submenu items (nested Function Setting values item submenus in angle brackets) <AUDIO> INPUT 1/2 Select audio input for channels 1 ANA: analog audio input and 2 when digital video input is DIGI: digital audio input selected.
  • Page 59 EXIT Return to <SYSTEM 3> menu. — <ISR> Select whether to use REMOTE OFF: no ISR; use as Sony 9-pin connector for ISR (Interactive protocol interface. Status Reporting). ON: use as ISR interface. SPEED Set data transmission speed in 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 or 1200 bps ISR mode.

  • Page 60: Chapter 7 Editing System Configuration

    7-1 When Not Using an Editor The following figure shows connections for using the DVW-250/250P as player and a DVW-A500/500/ A500P/500P Digital Videocassette Recorder as recorder. Player monitor DVW-250/250P (player) SDI OUT Recorder monitor VIDEO IN REMOTE VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 Reference signal REF VIDEO SERIAL V/A INPUT...

  • Page 61: Using An Editor

    7-2 Using an Editor Example 1 The following figure shows connections for using the DVW-250/250P as player, a DVW-A500/500/A500P/ 500P Digital Videocassette Recorder as recorder, and a BVE-series editing control unit. Player monitor DVW-250/250P (player) SDI OUT Recorder monitor VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT REMOTE 1 or 2...
  • Page 62 Example 2 The following figure shows connections for using two Note DVW-250/250P units as recorder and player, with a If you use a DVW-250/250P as recorder, only BVE-series editing control unit. assemble editing is possible. Recorder monitor SDI IN DVW-250/250P (recorder) VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 REMOTE DVW-250/250P (player)
  • Page 64 Emphasis function 4-6 Brightness, adjusting 3-8 time code and user bits 5-5 Erasure of recordings, preventing 3-5 BVR-3 Remote Controller 1-2 +48 V switches (DVW-250P only) 2-12 EXT DC SELECT switch 2-15 P-ON REC 6-4 EXT-LOCK/U-BIT switch 2-9 POSTROLL 6-4...
  • Page 65 Index Reading and displaying time code and user Tape recording format 1-1 Warning indications bits 5-5 Tape remaining indication 2-5 status indication panel 2-4 REAL TIME insertion time code selection TC DELAY system A-1 switch 2-9 item 6-4 WARNING indicator 2-5 REAL TIME record/set switch 2-9 settings for the output from the REC button and indicator 2-2...

  • Page 66: Appendixes

    Correct playback system. Cassette. If the playback is also not problem persists possible. after cleaning the heads, disconnect the power and consult your Sony service representative. SERVO Flashing four Four beeps per Recording continues, The servo lock has Disconnect the...
  • Page 67 Using the Shoulder Strap and Carrying Case Fitting the shoulder strap Fitting the optional carrying case (BKDW-250) Remove the carrying case from its packing, and insert the cushioning material to give the case its shape. Insert the DVW-250/250P in the carrying case. Do up the side fasteners, and fasten with the buckle.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications General Video characteristics Power requirements 12 V DC +5.0 V/–1.0 V Sampling frequency Y: 13.5 MHz Power consumption Approx. 28 W (with CONFI R–Y/B–Y: 6.75 MHz switch at OFF, SDI OUT Quantization 10 bits/sample setting at OFF) Error correcting codes 39 W maximum Reed-Solomon Operating temperature...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    (10 k ) channels) SDI OUT (BNC 1) Serial digital component Miscellaneous output (including 4 audio REMOTE (9-pin 1) channels) Sony 9-pin protocol or RS- 232C interface (switchable) DC IN 12V (XLR 1) Power supply from AC-550/ 550CE AC Adaptor Appendixes...
  • Page 70 DC OUT (miniature 4-pin 1) Power supply to BVR-3 Remote Controller RFU DC OUT, VIDEO OUT, AUDIO OUT Interface for RF modulator Processor adjustment ranges Video input and output adjustment ranges ±3 dB System sync phase ±2 µs Supplied accessories Shoulder strap (1) Operation Manual (1) Maintenance Manual Part 1 (1)
  • Page 71 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 72 Sony Corporation B & P Company Printed in Japan DVW-250/250P(UC/SY, 2001.06.13 3-800-583-04(1) 1995...

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