Reference System; Switching Between 525/625 Line Systems - Sony BETACAM SX DNW-A30 Maintenance Manual

1-13. Reference System

The external reference video signal is used as a reference signal in this unit.
If the external reference video signal (REF.VIDEO input) is not input, the reference signal generated in
the inside of this unit is automatically selected.
Alarm Display for Reference Signal
1. Blinking of the STOP button
This button blinks when no reference signal is input to REF VIDEO INPUT connector.
(This function can be inhibited in setup menu ITEM-105)

1-14. Switching between 525/625 Line Systems

In the NTSC Model (DNW-A30/30)
This unit can be switched from 525/60 system to 625/50 system. The tape recorded based on the Betacam
SX format of 625/50 system can also be played back by switching the system. The signal of 625/50
system is output from all output connectors.
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. The tape recorded based on the Betacam/Betacam SP format of 625/50 system cannot be played back in
this unit.
. External reference video signal of 625/50 system can be locked by the sync signal only, but cannot be
locked by color framing in this unit.
In the PAL Model (DNW-A30P/30P)
This unit can be switched from 625/50 system to 525/60 system. The tape recorded based on the Betacam
SX format of 525/60 system can also be played back by switching the system. The signal of 525/60
system is output from all output connectors.
m
. The tape recorded based on the Betacam/Betacam SP format of 525/60 system cannot be played back in
this unit.
. External reference video signal of 525/60 system can be locked by the sync signal only, but cannot be
locked by color framing in this unit.
Method of Switching
Set the ITEM-013 to ON and change the mode following message which is superimposed on the video
monitor.
(It is necessary that the CHARACTER switch of the sub control panel is set to ON so that the message is
superimposed on the video monitor.)
Refer to the Operation manual "Section 7. Menu System" for details.
DNW-A30/A30P
DNW-30/30P
1-13. Reference System
1-14. Switching between 525/625 Line Systems
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