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About This Operation Manual
This section describes the organization and use of this
manual in using the Sony MAV-777 Multiaccess Video
Disk Recorder. This unit is a hard disk recorder, but has the
operability of a VTR, allowing easy understanding and
operation by those experienced at using VTRs. Read this
section to understand how the manual is put together, and
determine which sections you need to read, according to
your degree of experience with a VTR.
The operation manual of the MAV-777 is divided into two
manuals as outlined below.
Volume I: Settings, Basic Operations by Modes
(This manual)
Volume I describes the various functions of the MAV-777,
the procedures to connect external control devices, and
menu settings. Refer to this manual when you want to
build an editing system or modify an existing editing
system.
Volume II: Editing Operations from the Control
Panel
Volume II describes how to use the MAV-777 control
panel. Refer to this manual when you want to record,
playback, or edit with the control panel. Also refer to it
when you want to edit using effects such as wipe and
dissolve, perform DMC editing, A/V split editing, and so
forth.
Purpose and intended audience for this
manual
This operation manual describes the parts and functions of
the MAV-777, preparations for operation, basic
operations, and other essential information required for
using the unit.
This unit is intended for use principally by operators in
broadcasting stations and production houses. It therefore
assumes that the reader has a general understanding of the
operation of VTRs and other broadcast equipment.
Readers well-acquainted with the operation of VTRs and
hard disk recorders, after reading Chapter 2 "Names and
Functions of Parts", should be able to understand the
operation of the unit, with reference to other sections as
required.
However, regardless of experience level, you are
recommended to read Chapter 1 "Overview" to get a
grasp of the many features and functions of the unit.
For first-time users of a VTR or hard disk recorder, or
those with limited experience, a thorough reading of this
manual is recommended.
Organization of this manual
This manual is divided into chapters as follows.
Chapter 1 Overview
This gives an overview of the features of the unit.
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
This lists the parts of the unit by function, with summaries
of their operation.
Chapter 3 Preparations
Gives an overview the four operation modes of the MAV-
777 (Panel, DTR+Panel, DTR+DTR, BVE), and describes
how external devices are connected for each operation
mode. The initial settings for items in the MAV-777 Basic
menu and Expansion menu are also described.
Chapter 4 Recording & Playback
This chapter describes the preparations and settings for
recording and playback.
Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode
Describes the basic functions of the four operating modes
of the MAV-777, described in Chapter 3.
Appendixes
• Error Messages
This appendix lists MAV-777 errors and warnings that
appear on the front display panel.
• Specifications
This provides the basic physical specifications, and
specifications of the audio and video systems of the unit.
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