Sony DSR-1800A Operating Instructions Manual page 90

Monitor problems
Symptom
The image on the
monitor screen is too
bright.
The image on the
monitor screen is too
dark.
The image is too dark
when recording a
composite video
signal.
Audio problem
Symptom
The AUDIO INPUT
LEVEL control knobs
do not work.
i.LINK interface problems
Symptom
This unit cannot be
recognized or
controlled by computer
via i.LINK interface.
Editing restriction
Symptom
Execution of video
editing in insert mode
erases subcode data
(user bit data, etc.)
recorded on tape other
than time code data.
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Troubleshooting
Cause
The 75 Ω termination switch for video
input on the monitor is in the OFF
position, or a 75 Ω terminator is not
fitted to its video input connector.
In a video signal loop-through
connection of video monitors, 75 Ω
termination switches for video input on
monitors other than the loop-end
monitor are in the ON position.
Cause
The REC LEVEL menu item is set to
PRESET.
Cause
Performance of i.LINK interface is not
guaranteed with all IEEE 1394 devices.
It is only guaranteed as a tape dubbing
facility between VTRs.
Cause
This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder.
Remedy
Set the 75 Ω termination switch to ON or connect a
terminator.
Set the 75 Ω termination switches to OFF on all monitors
other than the loop-end monitor.
Remedy
Set the REC LEVEL menu item (see page 63) to VARIABLE.
Note
To be able to perform this operation, it is necessary to set the
MENU GRADE menu item (see page 66) to ENHANCED.
Remedy
• Check the computer for connections and setup.
• Contact your computer hardware/software manufacturer to
check system requirements and product compatibility.