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Sony DSR-1800 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-204-675-61(1)
Digital
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Note
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions
for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player
(English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish
(DSR-1500A only) versions).
For more details, see "Using the CD-ROM Manual" on page 12.
DSR-1800/1800P
© 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish (DSR-1500A only) versions). For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 12. DSR-1800/1800P © 2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. maintenance (servicing) instructions in Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer the literature accompanying the to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer appliance. regarding this product. Model No.
  • Page 3 Voor de Klanten in Nederland • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades • Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het has two blades and a third grounding apparaat.
  • Page 4 AVERTISSEMENT VORSICHT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé.
  • Page 5 ATTENZIONE 1. Für Ihren privat genutzten Videorecoder muß eine Per evitare il pericolo di incendi o scosse elettriche, non Fernseh-Rundfunk-Genehmigung beantragt esporre l’apparecchio alla pioggia o all’umidità. werden, sofern nicht bereits eine Genehmigung für Per evitare scosse elettriche, non aprire l’apparecchio. Per ein Fernsehgerät desselben Haushaltes vorliegt.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features................9 DVCAM Format ............. 9 A Wealth of Interfaces ..........10 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing......10 Other Features ............... 11 Optional Accessories............. 11 Using the CD-ROM Manual ........12 CD-ROM System Requirements........12 Preparations..............12 To Read the CD-ROM Manual ........
  • Page 8 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format..56 Chapter 4 Menu Settings Menu Organization ............59 Menu Contents............62 Setup Menu ..............62 Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu..75 Changing Menu Settings ..........76 Buttons Used to Change Settings........76 Changing the Settings of Basic Items ......76 Displaying Enhanced Items ..........

  • Page 9: Features

    It supports the ClipLink function developed by Sony Corporation for highly PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a efficient video editing. When connected to a Sony high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound EditStation , the unit serves as part of a powerful non- quality.

  • Page 10: A Wealth Of Interfaces

    DSRM-10. * SDTI is the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE 305M. * SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol QSDI is a type of SDTI. This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.

  • Page 11: Other Features

    D1 format and also can adjust the video output level, chroma signal output AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to be transferred level, setup level (for DSR-1800), black level (for DSR- between this unit and digital Betacam VCRs or other 1800P), and chroma phase.

  • Page 12: Using The Cd-Rom Manual

    If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware failure, contact The following are required to access the supplied CD- a Sony service representative. ROM disc. • Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster CPU, or Macintosh computer with PowerPC CPU.

  • Page 13: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts Front Panel a POWER switch b Audio level meters A Input selection/audio mode display section (see page 14) c Cassette compartment POWER OVER OVER OVER OVER INPUT V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK COMPOSITE Y-R,B S VIDEO SDI SG VIDEO CH11/2 ANALOG AES/EBU...
  • Page 14 e HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack) g AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring When recording, you can use these knobs to set audio input during recording or playback. levels for CH-1 (channel 1), CH-2, CH-3 and CH-4, The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with respectively.

  • Page 15: Menu Control Panel

    B Menu control panel The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit. Pull the top of the door to open it. a MONITOR SELECT switches b INPUT SELECT section c MENU button d COUNTER SEL button e RESET (NO) button...

  • Page 16: Menu Button

    b INPUT SELECT section When this is selected, use the CH1,1/2 button and CH2,3/4 button to select the required input audio signals. VIDEO IN button Note Each press of this button cycles through the following In this case, the phases of the selected audio signals input video signal selection options.

  • Page 17: Tape Transport Control Section

    i SC (subcarrier) PHASE control For details on setting time code and user bit data, see “Using the Internal Time Code Generator” on page 49. Turn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase of the composite video output signal of the unit with h TC (time code) PRESET button respect to the reference video signal.

  • Page 18: Display Section

    D Display section a Recording/playback format indicators b ClipLink indicator c VITC indicator d Time data type indicators e Time counter display i CHANNEL CONDITION indicators h SERVO indicator g Cassette memory indicator f REC INHIBIT indicator j REPEAT indicator k Tape end alarm indicator l SHUTTLE/JOG indicators m NOT EDITABLE indicator...

  • Page 19: Search Control Section

    When the tape is stopped, the s indicator U-BIT: User bit data lights. TC: SMPTE time code (for DSR-1800) or EBU time code (for DSR-1800P) For more information about the search dial, see “Search dial” in the next section.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Setting Section

    b 9PIN button in the reverse direction. When the tape is stopped, the s indicator in the display section lights. When carrying out remote control between this unit and Pressing this dial toggles playback between shuttle mode the unit connected to the REMOTE connector, press this and jog mode.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel A Analog video signal input/output section (see page 22) B Digital signal input/output section (see page 23) DV IN/OUT SDTI(QSDI) DIGITAL AUDIO(AES/EBU) CH-1/2 CH-3/4 CH-1/2 CH-3/4 TIME CODE ANALOG VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN REF.VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO...
  • Page 22 Input an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and to the left REF. VIDEO IN connector also to other C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-1800 or 4.43 MHz for equipment, use the right REF. VIDEO IN connector DSR-1800P) components to this connector.
  • Page 23 SELECT section (see page 16). h TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors (BNC type) e VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors (BNC Input SMPTE time code (for DSR-1800) or EBU time type) code (for DSR-1800P) externally generated to the IN These connectors output analog composite video signals.
  • Page 24 c SDI (Serial Digital Interface) IN (input) and active DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin IEEE-1394) (optional DSBK-1803 i.LINK/DV Input/Output through output connectors (BNC type) (optional Board required) DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board This i.LINK-compatible connector (subsequently referred required) to also as the i.DV IN/OUT connector) inputs and outputs Input digital video and audio signals in SDI format to the digital video and audio signals in DV format.
  • Page 25 D External device connectors Settings of the AUDIO IN LEVEL/600 Ω Ω Ω Ω switches Audio input Switch setting VIDEO CONTROL Level Impedance − − − − 60 dBu High impedance LOW-OFF (microphone input) (about 20 kΩ) (left position) /− − − − 6 dBu High impedance HIGH-OFF +4/0/−3...
  • Page 26 Location and Function of Parts...

  • Page 27: Usable Cassettes

    Recording and Playback Chapter Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below. Model name Size PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME Standard size PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME Mini size 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 28 DVCAM cassettes The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes. REC/SAVE switch For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental erasure” on page 29 Mini size Standard size Cassette memory This memory is used to store ClipLink log data. For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix “ClipLink Guide”(page 110).

  • Page 29: Inserting And Ejecting Cassettes

    Preventing accidental erasure Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE SAVE To enable re-recording Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC. When this switch is set to SAVE, the unit cannot record on the tape. Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting a cassette This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size:...
  • Page 30 No double insertion of cassettes When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion. Ejecting a cassette Press the EJECT button. OVER OVER OVER OVER INPUT V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK VIDEO COMPOSITE Y-R,B S VIDEO SDI SG CH11/2...

  • Page 31: Recording

    SDI SG AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU SDI SG CH23/4 PB FS 48k44.1k32k REC MODE 2CH4CH Recorder (DSR-1800/1800P) MARK Note When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, see “Remote control setting section” (page 20). Recording...
  • Page 32 Power on the video monitor, then set its input switches according to the signals input from this unit. Set up the player to play back a tape. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the player. Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch.
  • Page 33 0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. When the level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights. The factory-preset audio recording level is −20 dB (DSR-1800) or −18 dB (DSR-1800P). This setting can be changed using the LEVEL SELECT menu item (see page 71).

  • Page 34: Recording Procedure

    AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU SDI SG CH23/4 PB FS 48k44.1k32k REC MODE 2CH4CH REMOTE button Recorder (DSR-1800/1800P) OVER OVER OVER OVER PB FS 48k44.1k32k Player (DSR-1600/1600P, etc.) Notes • When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector of this unit, press the REMOTE button to turn it on.
  • Page 35 After checking the following items, hold the cassette with the tape window facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as illustrated on page 29. Item to check See section Make sure that the REC/SAVE switch “Preventing accidental erasure” on of the cassette is set to REC.
  • Page 36 If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator It means: Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory. ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette. Caution With such a cassette, carrying out recording destroys the ClipLink log data.

  • Page 37: Playback

    VCR. For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings.” Settings for Playback Video monitor Player (DSR-1800/1800P) OVER OVER OVER OVER...

  • Page 38: Playback Procedure

    Playback Procedure OVER OVER OVER OVER INPUT V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK VIDEO COMPOSITE Y-R,B S VIDEO SDI SG CH11/2 ANALOG AES/EBU SDI SG AUDIO ANALOG AES/EBU SDI SG CH23/4 48k44.1k32k 2CH4CH PB FS REC MODE REMOTE button Note When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector of this unit, press the REMOTE button turning it on.
  • Page 39 If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator It means: Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory. ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette. NOT EDITABLE indicator The tape was recorded in the DV format, or a DVCPRO tape is inserted.

  • Page 40: Repeat Playback-Automatic Cyclical Playback

    Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat playback) between selected start and end points. Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item (see page 62). You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the procedure described in the next section.
  • Page 41 MARK While holding down the SET (YES) button on the menu control panel, press the KA or Bk button. The time code value of the current tape position is set as point A or B, and a message “A set” or “B set” is displayed for 0.5 second in the time counter display.
  • Page 42 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU Operational OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL Time counter display TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE :BASIC Monitor screen With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows.
  • Page 43 Press the j button to select “REPEAT TOP.” SETUP MENU >> REP TOP OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION Time counter display REPEAT MODE :OFF REPEAT TOP :T.TOP REPEAT END :V.END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen Press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU >>>...
  • Page 44 Press the KA button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU >> REP TOP OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION Time counter display :OFF REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP :V.END REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen Press the j button to select “A PRESET.” SETUP MENU >>...

  • Page 45: Cuing Up To Any Desired Position Set As Point A Or B

    Press the J or j button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit. Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously. To change other digits, return to step 11. MARK Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value.
  • Page 46 Playback...

  • Page 47: Setting The Time Data

    Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Chapter Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items (see page 65) Setting the Time Data to select the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications. When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 65) This unit is provided with the following functions related to other than OFF, you can also display supplementary to time data.

  • Page 48: Vitc Field Indication

    Tape loading E DSR-1800/1800P operation mode UNTHREADING Tape unloading a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1800 only. The STANDBY OFF Standby off mode character to appear in these two columns is always a colon ( : ) on the DSR-1800P.

  • Page 49: Using The Internal Time Code Generator

    To reset the CNT value To display the desired time data in the time Press the RESET (NO) button on the menu control panel. counter display This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00. Note During playback, if the recording on the tape includes Time data type indicators discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points.
  • Page 50 “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN” usual status. DF MODE Normally “ON (DF)” (for DSR-1800 only) Note The set data may be lost if you power off the unit while Press the TC PRESET button on the menu control the above saving operation is in progress. Wait until panel.

  • Page 51: Synchronizing Internal And External Time Codes

    Synchronizing Internal and External Rerecording the Time Code—TC Time Codes Insert Function The internal time code generator can be synchronized with The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal an external time code (LTC) input to this unit. time code generator to rewrite time code or user bits when the time code recorded on a tape is discontinuous.
  • Page 52 Press the J or j button to select “AUTO Press the k button. FUNCTION.” The following message appears. SYSTEM MENU Auto func TC INSERT Set tape! SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION Time counter display HOURS METER Time counter display INSERT THE TAPE IN THIS VTR.
  • Page 53 Press the SET (YES) button. Time code recording starts from the current tape position. TC INSERT Executing Time counter display EXECUTING. TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00 ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen When the recording ends, the message “TC INSERT COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES BUTTON.” appears on the monitor screen and “Completed”...

  • Page 54: High-Speed And Low-Speed Search-Quickly And Accurately Determining Editing Points

    Note High-Speed and Low- When controlling this unit from external equipment, be sure to turn on or off the buttons in the remote control Speed Search—Quickly setting section on the front panel of the unit as shown in the following table. and Accurately External equipment Buttons in the remote control Determining Editing...

  • Page 55: Search Operations On This Unit

    Search Operations on This Unit SHUTTLE indicator When you perform searching on this unit, be sure to turn off the REMOTE button on the front panel. OVER OVER OVER OVER INPUT V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK VIDEO COMPOSITE Y-R,B S VIDEO SDI SG CH11/2 ANALOG AES/EBU SDI SG...

  • Page 56: Digitally Dubbing Signals In Dvcam Format

    Use the following procedure. Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also MARK use this unit to dub automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the SDTI (QSDI) or i.LINK 3,4,5 interface.
  • Page 57 Press the k button. Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording tape in this unit. This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode execution menu. A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears. AUTO FUNCTION MENU SDTI DUB SDTI DUBBING...
  • Page 58 If the following message appears in step 6 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation SDTI DUBBING CM capacity! (A/V/TC/CM) Time counter display CM MEMORY STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE RECORD TAPE IS TOO SMALL. ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you insert the cassettes in step 6, the cassette memory capacity of the cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are checked automatically.

  • Page 59: Menu Organization

    Menu Settings Chapter Menu Organization As shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter display menu.
  • Page 60 TCG REGEN UB BINARY GP. VITC POS SEL-1 VITC POS SEL-2 VITC OUTPUT EE OUT PHASE MUTE IN SRCH TAPE PROTECTION FROM STOP STOP TIMER FROM STILL STILL TIMER NEXT MODE (Continued) a) Menu item for DSR-1800 only Menu Organization...
  • Page 61 SAVE BANK 3 SAVE BANK 4 MENU GRADE AUTO FUNCTION SDTI DUBBING A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM i.LINK DUBBING A/V/TC TC INSERT A/V/TC/CM T1:OPERATION HOURS METER T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING a) Menu item for DSR-1800 only b) Menu item for DSR-1800P only Menu Organization...

  • Page 62: Menu Contents

    Menu Contents Setup Menu Examples: Indication on monitor Indication in time counter The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are screen display described below. OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational] CASSETTE OUT [>> Cass. out] Indications of menu items and settings [>>>...
  • Page 63 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation Description of settings settings AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: CASSETTE OUT [>> *EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from Determine whether the unit Cass. out]: Operations other equipment. enters EE mode or PB mode when the cassette has PB [>>>...
  • Page 64 It is then no longer necessary to Factory default setting: 5 FRAME DELAY [>> 5 delay] (for synchronize the decks for editing, and the preroll time can be DSR-1800) or 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 delay] (for DSR- shortened. 1800P) AUTO REW [>Auto REW]: Select whether to rewind the tape...
  • Page 65 DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to Description of settings indications on the monitor and the unit CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting, to output text (such as time code values) from the VIDEO pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.
  • Page 66 Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editing control unit. With the REC RUN setting, editing will not be carried out correctly. (For DSR-1800 only) *ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time code OFF (NDF) [>>...
  • Page 67 110: UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined 111: UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined VITC POS SEL-1 [>VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the (For DSR-1800) VITC in. 12 LINE [>> 12 line] to 20 LINE [>> 20 line]: Select any line from 12 to 20.
  • Page 68 INPUT VIDEO [>> INPUT]: Use the input video signal selected with the VIDEO IN button in the INPUT SELECT section. (For DSR-1800 only) *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not remove black setup. SETUP REMOVE [> Setup rmv]: Determine whether or not to ON (REMOVE) [>>...
  • Page 69 CHROMA PHASE [>>C 00H to FFH phase]: Adjust the Factory default setting: 80H chroma phase. (For DSR-1800 only) 00H to 3FFH SETUP LEVEL [>>Setup Factory default setting: 200H lev]: Adjust the black setup level. (For DSR-1800P only) 00H to 3FFH BLACK LEVEL [>>Black...
  • Page 70 AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio Description of settings control INPUT ARRANGE [>Input arng]: Make settings for input Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as audio mixing. follows. (1) Use the KkJj buttons to move the cursor and the SET (YES) button to toggle the setting on and off.
  • Page 71 AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio Description of settings control *− − − − 20 dB [>>> − − − − 20dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1800) LEVEL SELECT [>Level Sel] REF LEVEL [>>REF *− − − − 18 dB [>>> − − − − 18dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1800P) Level]: Select the −...
  • Page 72 AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio Description of settings control SHUTTLE MUTE [>Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting *OFF [>> OFF]: Not muted. conditions during shuttle playback. CUEUP or PREROLL [>> CUEUP]: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations. FULL [>> FULL]: Muted in shuttle mode. AUDIO EDIT [>Audio edit]: Specify the type of editing for CUT EDIT [>>...
  • Page 73 When the camcorder is in genlock mode, the time code VIDEO LOOP THRU precision is ±0 frames. When the camcorder is not in TIME CODE IN genlock mode, it is ±1 frame. TIME CODE OUT DSR-1800/1800P (1st unit) Output device VIDEO IN (VCR, camera, etc.) AUDIO IN VIDEO IN...
  • Page 74 VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN TIME CODE OUT AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN Output device (VCR, camera, etc.) TIME CODE OUT DSR-1800/1800P (1st unit) VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TIME CODE IN TIME CODE OUT DSR-1800/1800P (2nd unit)

  • Page 75: Auto Mode (Auto Function) Execution Menu

    Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu The following table shows the purpose and function of the For details of the use of individual items, see “Digitally items in the auto mode execution menu. Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format” on page 56 and “Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function”...

  • Page 76: Changing Menu Settings

    Changing the Settings of Basic Changing Menu Settings Items The factory default setting is to display only the basic This section explains how to change menu settings. items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as follows. Buttons Used to Change Settings Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to change the menu settings.
  • Page 77 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the k button. Press the J or j button to select the item whose setting you wish to change. This displays all items on menu level 1. For menu items on level 3, press the k button to go to the level 3, then press the J or j button to select the Level-1 menu display item whose setting you wish to change.

  • Page 78: Displaying Enhanced Items

    When you have completed the settings, press the SET Displaying Enhanced Items (YES) button. The factory default setting is not to display enhanced The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the items. monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time To display enhanced items, set the MENU GRADE menu counter display, while the new settings are saved in item (see page 73) to ENHANCED, following the memory.

  • Page 79: Returning Menu Settings To Their Factory Default

    Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the Press the SET (YES) button. procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the Basic Items” on page 76 using the arrow buttons to monitor screen, and “Saving...”...

  • Page 80: Displaying Supplementary Status Information

    When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE: Displaying On-screen Meaning Supplementary Status indication INT PRESET FREE The internal time code generator is Information [IP F] operating in FREE RUN mode. INT PRESET REC The internal time code generator is [IP R] operating in REC RUN mode.
  • Page 81 When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MIXING: On-screen indication Meaning 1234 Input audio channels [MIX] selected for mixing 1234: Input audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 Example display: Input audio channels 3 and 4 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 4 on tape.
  • Page 82 Displaying Supplementary Status Information...

  • Page 83: Connections For A Digital Non-Linear Editing System

    Disk Unit, etc., refer to your ES-7 Operating Instructions. Note The example connections shown in this chapter assume that DSR-1600/1600P and DSR-1800/1800P units have the optional DSBK-1801, DSBK-1802, and DSBK-1803 boards installed as required. Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System...

  • Page 84: Connections For A Digital Non-Linear Editing System

    A 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) B 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) C Cable with RCA phono plugs (not supplied) Video monitor Settings on the DSR-1800/1800P Button Setting REMOTE On (lit) For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording”...

  • Page 85: Connections For A Cut Editing System

    Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system When using a VCR other than the DSR-1800/1800P, refer configuration that includes two DSR-1800/1800P units to to its instruction manual. serve as the player and recorder.

  • Page 86: Connections For An A/B Roll Editing System

    Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1800/1800P. In this configuration, the recorder is a DSR-1800/1800P unit, player 1 is a DSR-1600/1600P unit, and player 2 is an analog Betacam UVW-1600/1600P Videocassette Player unit.
  • Page 87 When using a DFS-500/500P DME Switcher, the phase of the video signals processed by the DFS-500/500P is delayed. It is therefore necessary to connect a delay unit between the MXP-290 Audio Mixer’s output and the audio input to the DSR-1800/1800P (recorder). Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System...
  • Page 88 85. Speaker (right channel) Speaker (left channel) DFS-500/500P DME Switcher BLACK BURST Audio amplifier DSR-1800/1800P (recorder) REF. VIDEO IN Cables with RCA phono plugs MONITOR MONITOR OUT 1 OUT 2...
  • Page 89 Control signal connections The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing control unit to control all other A/B roll editing system devices. DSR-1800/1800P (recorder) REMOTE 9-pin remote control cable DSR-1600/1600P (player 1) REMOTE Mixer control mode...

  • Page 90: Video/Audio Signal Connections

    AUDIO OUTPUT CH-2 UVW-1600/1600P (player 2) CH-1 C Cable with XLR connectors (not supplied) Settings on the DSR-1800/1800P (recorder) For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 31. Switch/menu Setting Ω AUDIO IN LEVEL/600...
  • Page 91 AUDIO 2(SUPER) MONITOR OUT − • Right switches (RM-450CE) − BVE-800 Set the DIP switches as follows. DSR-1800/1800P (recorder) • SW2 A Cable with RCA phono plugs − − (not supplied) B 75 Ω coaxial cable • SW3 (NTSC model) (not supplied) −...

  • Page 92: Connections For Sdti (Qsdi) Dubbing

    Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing The following shows an example of connections for the DSR-1800/1800P used as the recorder and a DSR- digitally dubbing SDTI (QSDI) signals (see page 56), with 1600/1600P unit as the player. DSR-1600/1600P (player) REMOTE SDTI(QSDI)OUT...

  • Page 93: Connections For Analog Recording

    1 and 2. are recorded on a DSR-1800/1800P. In this system, the Video monitor A Cable with RCA phono plugs (not supplied) B 75 Ω...

  • Page 94: Adjusting The Sync And Subcarrier Phases

    If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities using composite signals and Y/C signals. or color break-up may occur at edit points. DSR-1600/1600P (player 1) Switcher (DFS-500/500P) DSR-1800/1800P (recorder) UVW-1600/1600P (player 2) 75 Ω coaxial cable (A) 75 Ω coaxial cable (B) Vectorscope (Sony Tektronix 1750/1751, etc.)
  • Page 95 Performing a phase adjustment operation Note When component signals are used the subcarrier phase Press the SCH button on the vectorscope. indicator does not appear. The vectorscope switches to SCH mode. Output the player 2 signal from the PVE-500, and repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier Press the B channel button on the vectorscope.
  • Page 96 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases...

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the periodic maintenance checks.
  • Page 98 Digital hours meter indications on the monitor Displaying the digital hours meter screen Use the following procedure. All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the monitor screen. Press the MENU button on the menu control panel. The menu selection level display appears on the Resettable trip counts monitor screen and in the time counter display.

  • Page 99: Head Cleaning

    To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button on the menu control panel. To reset the trip values About this operation, consult your Sony dealer. Head Cleaning Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL (standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. Tape problems Symptom Cause Remedy Recording is not The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC, or use another cassette.
  • Page 101 Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy Data is not The CHARA. DISPLAY menu item is Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 65) to ON. superimposed on the set to OFF. monitor screen. The monitor is not connected to the Connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector of connector.

  • Page 102: Error Messages

    Error Messages This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that Note detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and screen and indicates an error code in the time counter set the CHARA.
  • Page 103 A non-standard ref. signal is being used Use a standard signal. REF NON-STD for REF. VIDEO. Abnormal settings selected in setup Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony ILL. SETUP! menu. dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections.
  • Page 104 Alarm messages and associated directions Alarm message on monitor screen Direction Alarm message in time (Cause) counter display Tape cannot be replayed. Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR- 625/50 Tape (For DSR- 1800) 1800) Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR- 525/60 Tape (For DSR- 1800P) 1800P)

  • Page 105: Precautions

    Appendixes Avoid violent impacts Precautions Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction. Do not obstruct ventilation openings On safety To prevent the unit from overheating, do not obstruct • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, ventilation openings, by for example wrapping the unit in unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified a cloth while it is in operation.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    −20ºC to +60ºC (−4ºF to +140ºF) Operating relative humidity Less than 80% Tape transport control system Storage relative humidity Tape speed DSR-1800: 28.193 mm/s Less than 90% DSR-1800P: 28.221 mm/s Mass 13 kg (28 lb 10 oz) Recording/playback time Using PDV-184ME standard-size...

  • Page 107: Video Performance

    25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), Black burst 5.5 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (Y), 0.286 V (DSR-1800) or 0.3 V (DSR- 1800P), 75 Ω, negative sync 5.75 MHz +1.0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM), 25 Hz to 1.5 MHz ±1.0 dB (C), Composite sync 2.0 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (C)

  • Page 108: Supplied Accessories

    VIDEO CONTROL BNC type ×1 D-sub 15-pin, for connection of TBC Black burst remote control unit** 0.286 V (DSR-1800) or 0.3 V (DSR- 1800P), 75 Ω, negative sync i.DV IN/OUT (with optional DSBK-1803 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board installed) Composite sync 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector VIDEO OUT 1, 2 (SUPER) BNC type (×2), composite, 1.0 Vp-p,...

  • Page 109: Related Equipment

    Related equipment ES-3/7 EditStation Linear editing control unit: PVE-500, RM-450/450CE, BVE-600/800/910/2000/9100/9100P DME switcher: DFS-300/300P, DFS-500/500P, DFS-700/700P DXC-D35/D35P Color Video Camera DSR-1/1P/300A Digital Videocassette Recorder DSR-85/85P/2000/2000P Digital Videocassette Recorder DSR-1600/1600P Digital Videocassette Player DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP/130/130P/250/250P/ PD100A/PD100AP/PD150/PD150P Digital Camcorder DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit TBC remote control unit: UVR-60/60P, BVR-50/50P Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 110: Cliplink Guide

    High-speed transfer of recordings ClipLink Guide It is also possible to transfer the editing material itself between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7 at four times normal speed. In other words, the transfer can be carried out in one fourth of the real time duration. It is of course possible to What Is ClipLink? carry out a transfer at four times normal speed when backing up video and audio data recorded on the disk drive...

  • Page 111: Example System Configuration And Operation Flow

    To transfer SDTI signals between the DSR-1800/1800P and ES-7, installation of the DSBK-1802 SDTI (QSDI) Input/Output Board on the DSR-1800/1800P is required; to send an SDTI signal from the DSR-1600/1600P to the ES-7, installation of the DSBK-1602 SDTI (QSDI) Output Board on the DSR-1600/1600P is required.

  • Page 112: Data Generated When Shooting

    ClipLink log data Data Generated When Shooting ClipLink log data can be recorded automatically or manually into the cassette memory for use as a convenient The following describes the kinds of data that is generated alternative to the conventional “shot list.” when using the ClipLink function.
  • Page 113 Cue point time codes How to record ClipLink log data This type of data is especially useful when shooting scenes The following describes how to record the various that may contain unexpected events, such as when ClipLink log data items. shooting for sports coverage or documentaries.
  • Page 114 Time codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT points There is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN/ OUT time codes recorded in the cassette memory, as shown in the figure below. The time code value is rounded up at each Mark IN point and rounded down at each Mark OUT point, to a whole number of seconds.

  • Page 115: Glossary

    Condensation of moisture on the tape input to an input connector to pass transport mechanisms of VCRs Setup (for DSR-1800) through the unit and exit from an including the head drum. If moisture The difference between the reference...
  • Page 116 Superimpose Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise To put a set of characters onto a (ratio). The higher the S/N value, the picture so that both can be seen at the less noise and higher the picture same time. quality. S-video Search mode A signal format in which Y A VCR operating mode used when (luminance) and C (chrominance)

  • Page 117: Index

    COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y/R-Y/B- VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode Index Y connectors 22 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R-Y/ EJECT button 17 B-Y connectors 23 Enhanced items 59, 78 Condensation 97 Error messages 102 Numerics Connections 83 External device connectors 25 9PIN button 20 analog recording 93 audio monitor system 88 control signal 89...
  • Page 118 item indications 62 S VIDEO OUT connector 23 COUNTER 49 MENU button 16 SC PHASE control 17 indicators 19 Menu control panel 15 SDI IN connector 24 TC 49 MONITOR SELECT switches 15 SDI OUT connectors 24 U-BIT 49 SDI/AES/EBU 10 Track pitch 9 SDTI (QSDI) 10 Troubleshooting 100...
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