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Sony DSR-1800AP Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions
for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player
(English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions).
For more details, see "Using the CD-ROM Manual" on page 11.
DSR-1800A/1800AP
© 2005 Sony Corporation
3-869-571-12 (1)

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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 versions). For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 11. DSR-1800A/1800AP © 2005 Sony Corporation 3-869-571-12 (1)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Important Safety Instructions •...
  • Page 3 E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio) The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1- 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 4 E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision). Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne.
  • Page 5 E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV- Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland.
  • Page 6 Il fabbricante di questo prodotto è la Sony Corporation, 1- 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Giappone. La rappresentanza autorizzata per EMC e la sicurezza dei prodotti è la Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stoccarda, Germania. Per qualsiasi questione riguardante l’assistenza o la garanzia, si prega di rivolgersi agli indirizzi riportati nei documenti sull’assistenza o sulla garanzia a parte.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Recording and Playback Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Features... 9 DVCAM Format ... 9 A Wealth of Interfaces ... 10 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing... 10 Other Features ... 10 Optional Accessories... 11 Using the CD-ROM Manual ...
  • Page 8 Chapter 4 Menu Settings Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendixes Table of Contents 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...

  • Page 9: Features

    Features The DSR-1800A/1800AP is a -inch digital video cassette recorder using the DVCAM digital recording format. It achieves stable, superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals separated into color difference signals and luminance signals (component method). The unit is equipped with a variety of functions needed for videocassette recorders and players used in professional digital video editing systems.

  • Page 10: A Wealth Of Interfaces

    RS-422A interface or from an optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10. * SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players. Playback control using search dial...

  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    Superimposition function Time code values, operation mode indications, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals. Easy maintenance functions Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function automatically detects setup and connection errors, operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a description of the problem, its cause, and the recommended response on the video monitor screen or time counter display.
  • Page 12 • You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged. Contact your Sony service representative. • You can purchase printed versions of the Operating Instructions (English version).

  • Page 13: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts Front Panel a POWER switch b Audio level meters POWER OVER OVER OVER OVER INPUT VIDEO CH11/2 AUDIO CH23/4 PB FS B Menu control panel (inside of the door) (see page 15) g AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs f CONTROL S connector e HEADPHONES connector d PHONE LEVEL control knob...
  • Page 14 e HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack) Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring during recording or playback. The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel. f CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack) Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10.
  • Page 15 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 i SC PHASE control j SYNC PHASE control a MONITOR SELECT switches...
  • Page 16 b INPUT SELECT section VIDEO IN button Each press of this button cycles through the following input video signal selection options. • Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN connectors • Component video signals input to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors •...

  • Page 17: Tape Transport Control Section

    j SYNC (synchronization) PHASE control Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to Tape transport control section a EJECT button a EJECT button When you press this button, it lights and the cassette is automatically ejected after a few seconds.

  • Page 18: Display Section

    D Display section a Recording/playback format indicators b ClipLink indicator c VITC indicator g Cassette memory indicator f REC INHIBIT indicator a Recording/playback format indicators DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back. DV: This lights when a tape recorded in consumer DV format is played back.

  • Page 19: Search Button

    COUNTER: Count value of the time counter U-BIT: User bit data TC: SMPTE time code (for DSR-1800A) or EBU time code (for DSR-1800AP) e Time counter display Indicates the count value of the time counter, time code, VITC, or user bit data depending on the settings of the COUNTER SEL button on the menu control panel and the TC SELECT menu item (see page 66).

  • Page 20: Remote Button

    SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, and when playing back in jog mode, the JOG indicator lights. You can carry out noiseless playback in the range of ± times normal speed. Playback modes using the search dial Playback mode Operation and functions Shuttle Press the SEARCH button or the search...

  • 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 ANALOG VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL AUDIO IN HIGH HIGH HIGH 600Ω 600Ω 600Ω...
  • Page 22 S VIDEO IN connector (4-pin) Input an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-1800A or 4.43 MHz for DSR-1800AP) components to this connector. Location and Function of Parts REF.VIDEO d REF. VIDEO IN/OUT connectors...
  • Page 23 (Y/R−Y/B−Y). h TIME CODE IN/OUT connectors (BNC type) Input SMPTE time code (for DSR-1800A) or EBU time code (for DSR-1800AP) externally generated to the IN connector. The OUT connector outputs a time code according to the operating state of the unit, as follows:...
  • Page 24 (line audio input) Ω +4/0/−3 /−6 dBm (line audio input) a) Selectable on DSR-1800AP only Location and Function of Parts d DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN connectors (BNC type) (optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board required) Input digital audio signals in AES/EBU format to these connectors.
  • Page 25 selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel. D External device connectors VIDEO CONTROL a VIDEO CONTROL connector REMOTE b REMOTE connector a VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-sub 15-pin) For remote control of the internal digital video processor, connect an optional remote control unit to this connector.
  • Page 26 Location and Function of Parts...

  • Page 27: Usable Cassettes

    Recording and Playback Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below. Model name PDV-34*/64*/94*/124*/184* PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40* The * in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or “N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained). The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/playback time (in minutes) for each model.
  • Page 28 DVCAM cassettes Notes on using cassettes Checking the tape for slack Usable 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 Cassette memory • Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side.

  • Page 29: Inserting And Ejecting Cassettes

    Preventing accidental erasure Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting a cassette Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. 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. This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size: DVCPRO) and S (mini size).
  • Page 30 No double insertion of cassettes Ejecting a cassette Usable Cassettes When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion. Press the EJECT button. OVER OVER OVER OVER INPUT V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK VIDEO COMPOSITE Y-R,B...

  • Page 31: Recording

    Recording Settings for Recording This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone recorder.
  • Page 32 Recording For details, refer to the operating instructions for the player. Power on this unit by pressing on the When the REMOTE button is not lit (the external editing control unit is not used), use the COUNTER SEL button to select the type of time data to be used.
  • Page 33 When the level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator lights. The factory-preset audio recording level is −20 dB (DSR-1800A) or −18 dB (DSR-1800AP). This setting can be changed using the LEVEL SELECT menu item (see page 71). Lit indicator in the...

  • Page 34: Recording Procedure

    Recording Procedure Recording This section describes the procedure to perform recording on this unit, showing an example session in which playback signals coming from a player VCR will be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit. OVER OVER OVER OVER INPUT V:SDTI...
  • 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 Make sure that the REC/SAVE switch of the cassette is set to REC. Check for tape slack.
  • Page 36 Recording 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

    Playback Settings for Playback This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone player VCR. For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings”...

  • Page 38: Playback Procedure

    Playback Procedure Playback 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 PB FS 48k44.1k32k REC MODE 2CH4CH Note When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector (see page 25) of this unit, press the REMOTE button turning it on.
  • Page 39 Operation Do this: Play back in shuttle mode Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the while monitoring the video. SHUTTLE indicator in the display section, then rotate the search dial. Playback is carried out at the speed determined by the angular position of the search dial.

  • Page 40: Repeat Playback-Automatic Cyclical Playback

    Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback Setting the current tape position as point A or B 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).
  • Page 41 Inputting time code values for points A and B MARK While holding down the SET (YES) 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 Playback With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE :BASIC Monitor screen With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION...
  • Page 43 Press the j button to select “REPEAT TOP.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION 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 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :T.TOP...
  • Page 44 Playback Press the KA button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :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 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF...

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

    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.
  • Page 46 Playback...

  • Page 47: Setting The Time Data

    Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Setting the Time Data This unit is provided with the following functions related to time data. • Display and reset CNT value • Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time code and user bit data •...

  • Page 48: Vitc Field Indication

    This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1800A only. The character to appear in these two columns is always a colon ( : ) on the DSR-1800AP. A Time data type The following time data type indications are displayed.

  • Page 49: Using The Internal Time Code Generator

    To display the desired time data in the time counter display Time data type indicators Time counter display 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 PB FS...

  • Page 50: Synchronizing Internal And External Time Codes

    Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 66) as shown below. Menu item Setting TC MODE “INT PRESET” RUN MODE “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN” DF MODE Normally “ON (DF)” (for DSR-1800A only) Press the TC PRESET button on the menu control panel.

  • Page 51: Rerecording The Time Code-Tc Insert Function

    synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the i.LINK interface. Once an external time code signal has been input, the internal time code advancement mode and frame count mode are automatically set as follows: Advancement mode: FREE RUN Frame count mode: Same as external time code (drop frame or non-drop frame) To confirm external synchronization...
  • Page 52 AUTO FUNCTION MENU i.LINK DUBBING TC INSERT Monitor screen Press the k button. The following message appears. TC INSERT INSERT THE TAPE IN THIS VTR. ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen Insert the cassette. A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears. TC INSERT START TC INSERT? START:YES...

  • Page 53: High-Speed And Low-Speed Search-Quickly And Accurately Determining Editing Points

    High-Speed and Low- Speed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points. When F. FWD/REW under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item (see page 63) is set to PB (factory default setting), you can use the F FWD and REW buttons on this unit or external equipment for high-speed search.
  • Page 54 Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode. Turn the search dial in the desired direction at the speed corresponding to the desired playback speed. Playback in jog mode starts. To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the search dial.

  • Page 55: Digitally Dubbing Signals In Dvcam Format

    Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to dub automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the i.LINK interface. When you dub data recorded by a DVCAM camcorder that supports the ClipLink function, you can also include the data stored in the cassette memory.
  • Page 56 Example: Selecting “A/V/TC/CM” AUTO FUNCTION MENU i.LINK DUBBING A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM Monitor screen Press the k button. The following message appears. i.LINK DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) INSERT RECORD TAPE IN THIS VTR AND SOURCE TAPE IN THE PLAYER VTR. ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording tape in this unit.
  • Page 57 If the following message appears in step 7 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation i.LINK DUBBING Copy CM? (A/V/TC/CM) Time counter display SDTI DUBBING IS ABORTED. EXECUTE CM COPY? COPY :YES KEY NOT COPY:NO Monitor screen When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press the STOP button to stop dubbing in step 7, or if dubbing stops because the source tape is longer than the recording tape, the above message appears to confirm whether or not to...
  • Page 58 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format...

  • 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 Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU (Continued) Menu Organization Level 1 Level 2 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE REC INHIBIT A1 EDIT CH A2 EDIT CH SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED JOG RESPONSE PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW...
  • Page 61 CHROMA GAIN CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL BLACK LEVEL LINE 335 REF LEVEL CH1 IN LEVEL CH2 IN LEVEL CH3 IN LEVEL CH4 IN LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL a) Menu item for DSR-1800A only b) Menu item for DSR-1800AP only Menu Organization...

  • Page 62: Menu Contents

    Menu Contents Setup Menu The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below. Indications of menu items and settings In the table below entitled “Menu contents,” the indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets ([ ]).
  • Page 63 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: CASSETTE OUT [>> Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signals from other equipment F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/ are input. When this unit is used as the recorder for cut editing, it is possible to output the input audio and video signals to...
  • Page 64 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings JOG RESPONSE [>JOG dial]: Select the tape speed characteristics for the search dial rotation rate in jog mode. PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time. AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode following cue-up.
  • Page 65 DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not to output text (such as time code values) from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.
  • Page 66 DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit PEAK HOLD [>Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for the audio level meters. OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level meters once the indications light.
  • Page 67 12 LINE [>> 12 line] to 20 LINE [>> 20 line]: Select any line from 12 to 20. Factory default setting: 16 LINE [>> 16 line] (For DSR-1800AP) Select a line to insert the VITC in. 9 LINE [>> 9 line] to 22 LINE [>> 22 line]: Select any line from 9 to 22.
  • Page 68 TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STOP [> From STOP]: Set the time to switch from stop mode to tape protection mode. FROM STILL [> From STILL]: Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode.
  • Page 69 ADJ RANGE [>>Adj VIDEO GAIN [>>V gain]: CHROMA GAIN [>>C CHROMA PHASE [>>C (For DSR-1800A only) SETUP LEVEL [>>Setup (For DSR-1800AP only) BLACK LEVEL [>>Black (For DSR-1800AP only) LINE 335 [>>Line 335]: INPUT BLANK [>Input blnk] *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.
  • Page 70 AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control REC MODE [>REC mode]: Select the audio recording mode. INPUT ARRANGE [>Input arng]: Make settings for input audio mixing. REC LEVEL [>Rec level]: Determine whether to enable or disable the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs on the front panel.
  • Page 71 −12 dB [>>> −12dB] recording on tape. *+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm] input]: Select the 0 dBm [>>> 0dBm] −3 dBm [>>> −3dBm] (for DSR-1800AP only) audio level setting −6 dBm [>>> −6dBm] according to the audio level of the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector.
  • Page 72 AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control SHUTTLE MUTE [>Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback. AUDIO EDIT [>Audio edit]: Specify the type of editing for audio signals. DV PB ATT [>DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to attenuate the audio output level.
  • Page 73 MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to be displayed Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time counter display when using the menu. EE OUT PHASE settings for time code output Use the following as reference information when setting the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 67)
  • Page 74 • VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode The time code output signal is synchronized with the output video signal. This mode is appropriate when outputting signals from a single device to a number of VCRs using separate cables for video, audio, and time code. In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n.

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

    Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu. Menu contents i.LINK DUBBING [i.LINK DUB]: Selection of data for i.LINK dubbing For dubbing through the i.LINK interface, select data that the dubbing applies to.

  • Page 76: Changing Menu Settings

    Changing Menu Settings This section explains how to change menu settings. Buttons Used to Change Settings Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to change the menu settings. Menu control buttons Functions MENU button • Opens the menu and launches menu control mode.
  • Page 77 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the k button. This displays all items on menu level 1. Level-1 menu display SETUP MENU Operational OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL Time counter display TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE :BASIC Monitor screen Press the J or j button to select the required item. Example: Display when “DISPLAY CONTROL”...

  • Page 78: Displaying Enhanced Items

    When you have completed the settings, press the SET (YES) button. The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the new settings are saved in memory. When the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications.

  • Page 79: Returning Menu Settings To Their Factory Default Settings

    Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” on page 76 using the arrow buttons to select an item and change its setting. When you have completed the settings, press the SET (YES) button.

  • Page 80: Displaying Supplementary Status Information

    Displaying Supplementary Status Information When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 65) to other than OFF, you can view supplementary status information on the monitor screen below the operating mode display area. T C R 0 0 : 0 4 P L A Y Supplementary status information The following items of supplementary status information...
  • Page 81 When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MIXING: On-screen indication Meaning Example display: Input audio channels 3 and 4 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 4 on tape. Input audio channel 3 is recorded on audio channel 3 on tape. Input audio channel 2 is recorded on audio channel 2 on tape.
  • Page 82 Displaying Supplementary Status Information...

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

    Note Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting DV/DVCAM with an i.LINK cable (DV cable).
  • Page 84 Settings on the DSR-1800A/1800AP Button Setting REMOTE On (lit) 9PIN Off (Unlit) i.LINK On (lit) For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 31. Notes • When you connect this unit to another device with a 6- pin DV connector, always power the other device off and unplug its power cord from the power output before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable (DV...

  • Page 85: Connections For A Cut Editing System

    Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that includes two DSR-1800A/1800AP units to serve as the player and recorder. When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing control unit, the two DSR-1800A/1800AP units (recorder and player) will automatically enter the selected editing mode.

  • 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-1800A/1800AP. Main video monitor Video signal generator DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.) Video signal Audio signal Reference video signal Control signal Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in this...
  • Page 87 Audio monitor system connections The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections. For details of these connections, refer to the instruction manual for each connected device. Speaker (left channel) Audio amplifier Cables with RCA phono plugs MONITOR MONITOR OUT 1 OUT 2 Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)
  • Page 88 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. 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) Mixer control mode selection switch: PARALLEL RECORDER MIXER SWITCHER Editing control unit...

  • Page 89: Video/Audio Signal Connections

    LINE OUT 1 MIC/LINE Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.) A 12-pin/3-BNC cross cable (not supplied; consult your Sony dealer about this cable.) B 12-pin dubbing cable (not supplied) C Cable with XLR connectors (not supplied) Settings on the DSR-1800A/1800AP (recorder) Switch/menu Setting Ω...
  • Page 90 Connection of a video monitor Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting the CHARA.

  • Page 91: Connections For Analog Recording

    Connections for Analog Recording The following shows connections for a system in which analog playback signals from another recorder or player are recorded on a DSR-1800A/1800AP. In this system, the A Cable with RCA phono plugs (not supplied) B 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) C Cable with XLR connectors (not supplied)

  • Page 92: Adjusting The Sync And Subcarrier Phases

    Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to be edited. If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities or color break-up may occur at edit points.
  • Page 93 Performing a phase adjustment operation Press the SCH button on the vectorscope. The vectorscope switches to SCH mode. Press the B channel button on the vectorscope. This displays the black burst signal from the switcher. Press the EXT button on the vectorscope. This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode.
  • Page 94 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases...

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks. Digital hours meter display modes The digital hours meter has the following four display modes.
  • Page 96 Displaying the digital hours meter Use the following procedure. Press the MENU button on the menu control panel. The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display. Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER...

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 Recording is not The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set possible.
  • Page 99 Monitor problems Symptom Cause The 75 Ω termination switch for video The image on the monitor screen is too input on the monitor is in the OFF position, or a 75 Ω terminator is not bright. fitted to its video input connector. The image on the In a video signal loop-through connection of video monitors, 75 Ω...

  • Page 100: Error Messages

    Error Messages This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the time counter display. If an error message appears, follow the direction indicated on the monitor screen.
  • Page 101 The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is completed. Use a standard signal. Use a standard signal. Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections. − Use a tape recorded in 2-channel/48 kHz or 4-channel/32 kHz mode.
  • Page 102 Alarm message on monitor screen (Cause) Tape cannot be replayed. Tape end has been detected. Tape not editable. Tape not recordable. Tape not usable. TC EXTERNAL is selected. TCG REGEN mode is selected. TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN. Troubleshooting Alarm messages and associated directions Direction...

  • Page 103: Precautions

    Precautions On safety • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Power consumption (with all options installed) DSR-1800A: 100 W/120 V DSR-1800AP for Europe: 100 W/220 V DSR-1800AP for USA and Canada: 100 W/120 V Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 40 A (100 V), 40 A (240 V)

  • Page 105: Video Performance

    DSR-1800AP), 75 Ω S VIDEO IN DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω C: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1800A) or 0.3 Vp-p (DSR-1800AP), 75 Ω (burst level) Analog audio inputs AUDIO IN XLR 3-pin, female (×4), +4/0/−3 dBu, 600 Ω ON/OFF/−60 dBu, high...
  • Page 106 Notes • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS...

  • Page 107: Glossary

    Glossary A/B roll editing An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe, and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing. Using an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing.

  • Page 108: Time Code

    Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise (ratio). The higher the S/N value, the less noise and higher the picture quality. Search mode A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes, by viewing the video output or time code values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction.

  • Page 109: Index

    Index Numerics 9PIN button 20 A/B roll editing system 86 AC IN connector 21 Alarm messages 100 Analog audio signal input/output section 24 Analog interfaces 10 Analog recording 91 Analog video signal input/output section 22 Arrow buttons 16 Aspect ratio 11 AUDIO CH1 1/2 display 14 AUDIO CH2 3/4 display 14 AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors...
  • Page 110 Playback modes 20 jog mode 53 shuttle mode 54 POWER switch 13 Precautions 103 Processor adjustment range 105 Rack mount 11 Rear panel 21 REC button 17 REC INHIBIT indicator 19 REC MODE display 14 REC RUN 50 Recording/playback format indicators REF.
  • Page 112 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed in China...

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