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Sony HDCAM J-H1 Operation Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE COMPACT PLAYER
J-H1
J-H3
i.LINK INTERFACE BOARD
HKJ-101
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE COMPACT PLAYER J-H1 J-H3 i.LINK INTERFACE BOARD HKJ-101 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    English WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 4 Pour toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon d’alimentation/connecteur pour appareils/fiche ci-dessus, consulter un agent de service compétent. ATTENTION Il y a un risque d’explosion si la pile est mal insérée. Remplacer la pile uniquement par une pile de même type ou de type équivalent recommandé...
  • Page 5 Für Kunden in Europa (für den J-H1 und J-H3) Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EMG) der EG-Kommission als auch die Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EMG). Angewandte Normen: • EN60065: Produktsicherheit • EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung) • EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit) für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 5 Setup Menu Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection Appendix 1-1 Features ... 1-1 1-2 Sample System Configuration ... 1-3 1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual ... 1-5 2-1 Control Panel ...

  • Page 7: Features

    Time code track Control (CTL) track a)Supplemental AT (Supplemental Automatic Tracking) signal 1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Overview Notes • Since the unit does not have a dynamic tracking function, the tape may not replay correctly if the recording patterns on the tape are disturbed.
  • Page 8 59.94i video signals while a tape recorded in 23.98PsF is being played back. The following is the 2-3 pulldown sequence. is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 Chapter 1 Overview...

  • Page 9: Sample System Configuration

    1-2 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-H1 Computer Monitor with HD D3 input connector MONITOR Monitor for computer Analog component Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr input connectors 1) When an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is installed. HDCAM camcorder Digital cassette J-H1 RS-232C Analog composite Analog audio...
  • Page 10 1-2 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-H3 Reference video signal generator EXT SYNC SD VTR Computer Monitor with HD D3 input connector Monitor for computer Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr input connectors 1) When an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is installed. Chapter 1 Overview HDCAM camcorder Digital cassette...

  • Page 11: Using The Cd-Rom Manual

    CD-ROM disc, or the CD-ROM disc has been lost or damaged. Contact a Sony service representative. • Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    2-1 Control Panel 1 Carrying handle 2 POWER switch 6 PHONES (headphones) jack and control knob This illustration shows the J-H3. 1 Carrying handle Use this handle to carry the unit or to stand the unit vertically. 2 POWER switch Press the side of the POWER switch marked “ON”...

  • Page 13: Display Section

    2-1 Control Panel 4 Remote control detector Receives the infrared signal from the supplied Remote Commander. For details, see “4-4 Using the Remote Commander” on page 4-7. 5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION-1/2) button You can assign the function that is set in PF2 KEY SELECT, basic menu item 022 of the setup menu, to the PF-2 button.
  • Page 14 3 AU MON SEL button Each press of this button switches the audio channel as listed below. The selected channels are displayed in the FL display. When basic menu item 026 is set to STEREO AUDIO CHANNEL One press CH-1 Two presses CH-3 Three presses...
  • Page 15 2-1 Control Panel 7 FL (Fluorescent) display and indicators These comprise a time data display area, an audio monitor display area and a number of indicators. Audio monitor display area Time data display area This illustration shows the J-H3. Audio monitor display area •...

  • Page 16: Search Control Section

    Tape transport indicator area • Tape transport indicator When you press each button in the tape transport control section, the corresponding indicators light. m: REW (rewind) indicator B: PLAY indicator When AUTO TRACKING (the automatic tape loading function) is in operation, this indicator flashes.

  • Page 17: Tape Transport Control Section

    2-1 Control Panel 2-1-3 Tape Transport Control Section 1 EJECT button 2 REW button 3 PLAY button 4 F FWD button 5 STOP button 1 EJECT button Press this button to eject the cassette. 2 REW (rewind) button To rewind the tape, press this button. The REW indicator lights.

  • Page 18: Connector Panel

    2-2 Connector Panel 6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors 7 EXT SYNC connectors This illustration shows the J-H3 equipped with an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board. 1 TC OUTPUT (time code output) connector (BNC type 1) (J-H3 only): Outputs the playback time code. 2 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord (not supplied).
  • Page 19 • The i.LINK (DV) output of this unit is used to provide materials to a computer on which non- linear editing software is installed. You can use a Sony VTR equiped with an i.LINK (DV) connector with this unit, though, the auto dubbing function and editing function will not be available.

  • Page 20: Installation

    3-1 Installation Installation of the unit You can install this unit horizontally as well as vertically. However, it is necessary to use the supplied vertical installation stands to prepare the unit for vertical installation as shown in the figure. Notes •...

  • Page 21: Cassettes

    3-2 Cassettes Cassette types This unit uses a tape with 1/2-inch tape width. It plays HD DIGITAL VIDEO cassettes. Inserting and ejecting cassettes Insert or eject a cassette while the unit is powered on. Inserting a cassette EJECT button Turn the POWER switch on. Check the following points before inserting the cassette with the orientation shown in the figure.

  • Page 22: Preparations For Playback

    4-1 Preparations for Playback 4-1-1 Switching System Frequency Switch a setting of this unit to correspond with the system frequency of a using cassette. (This is set to 29.97 system at the factory.) For details, see “Switching system frequency (menu item 013)”...

  • Page 23: Time Data Setting (Conversion From 24 To 25-Frame Mode)

    4-1 Preparations for Playback When “14:9” is selected Crops both ends of an HDVS screen to make its aspect ratio 14:9. When “13:9” is selected Crops both ends of an HDVS screen to make its aspect ratio 13:9. • Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) Converts a 16:9 screen into a 4:3 screen without cropping.

  • Page 24: Playback Procedures

    (AUTO TRACKING ON). You can turn auto-tracking off. For details on how to change the setting, contact your nearest Sony dealer. While this unit is pulling the tape in, the PLAY button indicator B flashes.

  • Page 25: Playback In Shuttle Mode

    4-2 Playback Procedures 4-2-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode In shuttle mode, the SHUTTLE dial controls the playback speed based on the angular position of the dial. There are seven playback speeds: ±0.03 times, ±0.12 times, ±0.5 times, ±1 times, ±2 times, ±5 times, ±21 times. + indicates forward direction speed, –...

  • Page 26: Superimposed Character Information

    4-3 Superimposed Character Information 1 Types of time data Time data 2 Drop frame mark of time data 4 Operation mode Video signal output from the SDI (J-H3 only), HD SDI (J-H3 only), COMPOSITE, COMPONENT (Y/ Pb/Pr), D3 or MONITOR connectors contains superimposed character information (overlaid display), including time code, menu settings, or alarm messages.
  • Page 27 4-3 Superimposed Character Information 4 Operation mode The field is divided into two blocks, A and B. • Block A: displays the operation mode. • Block B: displays the servo lock status or tape speed. Display Operation mode Block A Block B TAPE UNTHREAD Cassette is not loaded.

  • Page 28: Using The Remote Commander

    4-4 Using the Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts. How to change the lithium battery Pull out the lithium battery case. Pull the battery case toward you while releasing the lock by plucking it with your fingernail. Set lithium battery in the case.

  • Page 29: Operating The Remote Commander

    4-4 Using the Remote Commander Turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from “OFF” to “ON” while holding down the JOG/ SHUTTLE button, and then release the JOG/ SHUTTLE button. Time data display Monitor screen REMOTE INTERFACE 213:WIRELESS-on Items without are omitted.

  • Page 30: Tele-File And Shot Mark Functions

    File. 1) Tele-File This is a system that can write and read material recorded on the tape using the non-contact IC memory built into the back label of the cassette. Tele-File is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Chapter 4 Playback...

  • Page 31: Menu System Configuration

    5-1 Menu System Configuration The principal setup operations required before operating this unit can be carried out using setup menus. The menu system of this unit is comprised of a basic menu and an extended menu. • Basic menu This menu is used to make the following settings: –...

  • Page 32: Menu Operations

    5-2 Menu Operations 5-2 Menu Operations This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings. For information about how to use basic menu item 013, see “Switching system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4, and for information about how to operate items B01 to B12, see “Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B12)”...
  • Page 33 Changing a menu item setting value To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item, use the following procedure. Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial. The setting value changes at a rate based on the SHUTTLE dial position or on the JOG dial rotation rate.
  • Page 34 5-2 Menu Operations Switching system frequency (menu item 013) Using the following procedure, you can set SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT, basic menu item 013, to “ON,” and then switch the system frequencies between 29.97, 25, 24 (J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only), and 23.98PD (J-H3 only).
  • Page 35 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting to 25, then release the JOG/SHUTTLE button. The displays change as shown below. Time data display Monitor screen SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT 25 PsF (50i) Push SET button!! To cancel switching of the system frequency Holding down the SHIFT button, press the SET/...
  • Page 36 5-2 Menu Operations Extended menu operations You can control the extended menu in the same way as that described in the previous pages (Menu Operations). For details of menu operation, see “5-2 Menu Operations” on page 5-2. Note To access the extended menu, it is required to set MENU GRADE, basic menu item 099, to “ENHAN.”...

  • Page 37: Basic Menu

    5-3 Basic Menu Items in the basic menu The basic menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory Item number Item name CHARACTER H- POSITION a), b) CHARACTER V- POSITION DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT TAPE TIMER DISPLAY CHARACTER TYPE CONDITION DISPLAY ON VIDEO MONITOR...
  • Page 38 5-3 Basic Menu Item number Item name SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT DROP-FRAME MODE SELECT (J-H1:29.97 system only) (J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD system only) PF2 KEY SELECT MENU CHARACTER TYPE AUDIO MONITOR MODE SD CHARACTER (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) HD CHARACTER I.LINK CHARACTER (available only with the HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD...
  • Page 39 Item number Item name MENU GRADE RECALL BANK 1 RECALL BANK 2 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2 RESET SETUP Settings Determines the menus that can be changed. BASIC : Basic menu ENHAN: Basic menu + Extended menu Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1. Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 2.

  • Page 40: Extended Menu

    5-4 Extended Menu 5-4 Extended Menu Items in the extended menu The extended menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory Item number Item name SELECTION FOR JOG/ SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE AUDIO MUTING TIME REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM (J-H3 only) AUDIO MONITOR...
  • Page 41 Item number Item name VITC POSITION SEL-1 (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) VITC POSITION SEL-2 (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) VITC (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) TC CONVERSION AT 24F (25 system only) STARTING TC SELECT 24F TC A-FRAME SELECT (J-H1: No item)
  • Page 42 5-4 Extended Menu Item number Item name INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATOR VIDEO SETUP REFERENCE LEVEL (J-H1: 29.97 system only) (J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD system only) SETUP LEVEL (SD) (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) MASTER LEVEL (SD) (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Y LEVEL (SD) (J-H1: No item)
  • Page 43 Item number Item name I.LINK AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT (available only with the HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) VIDEO OUTPUT DATA (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) ASPECT FLAG (DC) (J-H1: 29.97 system only) (J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD system only) CONVERTER MODE (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD...
  • Page 44 5-4 Extended Menu Item number Item name GAMMA LEVEL (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) V FILTER SELECT (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) CROSS COLOR CRISP (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) 5-14 Chapter 5 Setup Menu Settings Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the angle of the compensation curve.

  • Page 45: Removing A Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs

    6-2 Head Cleaning To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning cassette. Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.

  • Page 46: Moisture Condensation

    6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs 6-3 Moisture Condensation When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is called moisture condensation.

  • Page 47: Error Messages

    6-4 Error Messages CODE MESSAGE ERRORS REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” during threading or unthreading. REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” or “tape break” during search, fast-forward, or rewind. REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack,” “tape break,” or “reel rock in the S-side or T-side” during playback. REEL TROUBLE Detected abnormal tape speed during fast-forward or rewind.

  • Page 48: Digital Hours Meter

    6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs 6-5 Digital Hours Meter The digital hours meter can display nine items of information, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. Display modes of the digital hours meter The digital hours meter has the following nine modes.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption J-H3: 70 W J-H1: 50 W Rated current J-H3: 0.7 A J-H1: 0.5 A Peak inrush current (1) Power ON, current probe method: 35 A (240 V), 10 A (100 V) (2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 8 A (230 V)
  • Page 50 Specifications Digital video system HD analog response (BNC output) Output level 700 mV (±5%) Pb/Pr: ±350 mV (±5%) Sync signal: ±300 mV (added to Y component) (±5%) Frequency response Y: 0 to 20 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB Pb/Pr: 0 to 7 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB 56 dB or more Output impedance Y, Pb, Pr: 75...
  • Page 51 TIME CODE OUTPUT (J-H3 only) BNC (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Remote connector RS232C D-sub 9-pin, male, Sony 9-pin Remote Interface REMOTE IN (9P) (J-H3 only) D-sub 9-pin, female Input connectors EXT SYNC (J-H3 only) BNC (2), loop through HD: Trilevel SYNC, 0.6 Vp-p,...
  • Page 52 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 53 Sony Corporation J-H1 B & P Company 2003.06 J-H3 (SY) 2003 3-748-147-02(1)

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