Sony HVRM25AU - Professional Video Cassete recorder/player Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-878-928-11 (1) Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. HVR-M25AU/M25AN/M25AE/ M25AP © 2008 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features...................... 4 Location and Function of Parts..............6 Front Panel ....................... 6 Rear Panel ...................... 16 Supplied Remote Commander ............... 21 Displaying Various Data................23 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes ........28 Preparing the Power Supply................ - Page 3 Chapter 4 Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting a Computer Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack......57 Connections for Dubbing ................57 Dubbing Procedures..................58 Duplication (Generating a work tape with the same time code) ..59 Audio Dubbing ..................
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter Overview Features For details, see “Major Differences among HDV1080i, The HVR-M25AU/M25AN/M25AE/M25AP is a DVCAM, and DV Formats” on page 31. digital HD videocassette recorder supporting the HDV and DVCAM/DV formats. The unit produces stable, superior picture quality using digital processing and by Compatible with both interlaced and separating image signals into color difference signals progressive HDV recording/playback... - Page 5 , and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. A variety of buttons and switches for VCR is a trademark of Sony Corporation and operations Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. The unit provides a variety of buttons for VCR HDMI, HDMI logo, and High Definition Multimedia...
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Page 6: Location And Function Of Parts
In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the This indicator blinks while a cassette is being ejected. unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes” on page 29. Commander whose command mode is set to VTR4. -
Page 7: Timer Switch
Notes Notes • When the ON/STANDBY lamp is out, this switch does • During audio dubbing, if you want to listen to the not operate. Press the “|” (ON) marked side of the sound recorded on the tape, set this switch to CH-1/2; POWER switch on the rear panel before operating the if you want to listen to the sound being dubbed, set the ON/STANDBY switch. - Page 8 Location and Function of Parts i INDEX (A1) button k Speaker (bottom panel) Press this button to write an index mark while recording. Use this speaker to monitor sounds in monaural during Indexing is useful when you search for scenes on a tape. recording or playback.
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Page 9: Menu Button
1 Monitor display section 4 Indicator section (see page 14) 8 DISPLAY button 1 J/j/K/k buttons 2 MENU button 3 EXEC (execute) button 7 COUNTER SELECT 4 STATUS CHECK button button 6 RESET (Counter reset) (A3) button 5 LCD (Liquid Crystal 2 Tape transport Display) monitor control section... -
Page 10: Display Button
Location and Function of Parts f RESET (Counter reset) (A3) button h DISPLAY button Press this button when the count value of the counter is Use this button to change the text data displayed on the displayed. The count value is then reset to 0:00:00:00. LCD monitor or the text data output from the video Also, this button can be used as the ASSIGN (A3) jacks on the rear panel of the unit. -
Page 11: Tape Transport Control Section
2 Tape transport control section 1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) (A2) button / indicator 2 DUPLICATE button / indicator 3 REC (record) button / indicator 4 FF (fast forward) button / indicator 5 PLAY button / indicator 6 REW (rewind) button / indicator 7 STOP button 8 PAUSE button / indicator a AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) (A2) button /... - Page 12 Location and Function of Parts c REC (record) button / indicator and starts playing automatically (during rewind, the When you press and hold this button, then press the REW indicator lights and the PLAY indicator blinks). PLAY button, each indicator lights and recording starts. If you press this button while the tape is stopped, you Notes can check EE picture and audio signals for a short time.
- Page 13 3 Audio control section EJECT button (see qd in page 8) 1 AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU/FIX) switch 2 AUDIO REC LEVEL control knob 1Monitor display section (see page 9) a AUDIO INPUT (AUTO/MANU/FIX) switch • If you input a sound at a level that exceeds the Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode.
- Page 14 Location and Function of Parts 4 Indicator section 6 24p indicator 7 50i indicator 5 30p indicator 8 25p indicator 4 60i indicator 9 HDV-i.LINK indicator 3 DV indicator q; DVCAM-i.LINK indicator 2 DVCAM indicator qa DV-i.LINK indicator 1 HDV indicator a HDV indicator c DV indicator Lights when the unit is in either of the following...
- Page 15 e 30p indicator Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states. • When a tape recorded in 1080/30p format or 720/30p format is being played back. • When 1080/30p signals are input from the HDV/DV jack. f 24p indicator Lights when the unit is in either of the following operating states.
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Page 16: Rear Panel
Location and Function of Parts Rear Panel 1 S VIDEO jacks qs POWER switch 2 VIDEO jacks qa RESET button q; AC IN connector 3 AUDIO jack 4 AUDIO INPUT HDV/DV jack LEVEL switch 5 COMPONENT OUT jacks 8 CONTROL S jack 7 LANC jack 6 HDMI OUT jack a S VIDEO jacks... - Page 17 e COMPONENT OUT jacks • The output level of the COMPONENT OUT jacks is as Use these jacks to output component signals. follows: To connect a device equipped component video input Output at 480i (NTSC) connectors, use the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the With [BETACAM] selected in [480i LEVEL] of the unit.
- Page 18 Location and Function of Parts • When images are output in 720p format, some of the Notes text image data (outer frame: underscan portion) on the Use an HDMI cable with HDMI logo. monitor may appear cut out. In this case, check the text When you connect the unit with another device, some of image data on the LCD monitor of the unit or on a the devices may not display pictures or sounds.
- Page 19 • This jack is only compatible with HDV (1080i)/ Notes DVCAM/DV signals. • The LANC jack on the unit has only LANC-S For details, see “About i.LINK” on page 99. functions. The unit has no LANC-M functions. A • If the unit is connected to a device equipped with an device that is set to LANC-S mode cannot be i.LINK jack, when you intend to disconnect or connected to the unit.
- Page 20 Location and Function of Parts j AC IN connector • The unit is only compatible with standard video signals. If you input the types of video signals shown Connects to an AC outlet using the supplied power cord. below, recorded picture and sound may be distorted. Even if the unit is in the standby mode, it consumes –...
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Page 21: Supplied Remote Commander
Supplied Remote Commander 1 EJECT button ql 1 button qk END SEARCH button 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons qj INDEX MARK button 3 Buttons for playing at qh SHUTTLE MAX button various speeds qg REW&PLAY button 4 MENU button 5 J/j/K/k button qf COUNTER SELECT button 6 EXEC button qd DATA CODE button... -
Page 22: Shuttle Max Button
[WIRELESS] to enable the Remote Commander to control the unit (page 80). • In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander with a command mode set to Note on batteries VTR4. -
Page 23: Displaying Various Data
Displaying Various Data The unit can display various superimposed text data on Data display You can confirm important information for normal the built-in LCD monitor, and also on an external recording or playback, such as time code or remaining monitor connected to the unit. To display text data on an external monitor, set the DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to tape time, on the screen. - Page 24 Displaying Various Data i Time counter (time code/user bits/count value of n Audio mode indicator the counter) indicator In the recording mode, displays when you select Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or [FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] in the [AUDIO SET] user bits.
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Page 25: Status Check Screen
Time counter screen Setting the time counter To display the time counter on the LCD monitor, press You can adjust the settings of the time counter display the DISPLAY button. On the time counter screen, the in [COUNTER SET] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu. DISPLAY : Selects whether to display the time time data (count value of the counter/time code/user bits) is displayed. - Page 26 Displaying Various Data Audio mode: 48 kHz (2-channel, 16 bits) (c) When the unit is in the audio dubbing mode and the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch is set to CH- 1/2 or CH-3/4 AUDIO MONI: CH1, CH2 (The levels of two channels, channels 1 and 2, are displayed.) Audio mode: 32 kHz (4-channel, 12 bits) (The levels of playback sound are displayed on CH1 and (a) When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch is...
- Page 27 ASSIGN screen The ASSIGN screen is displayed when STATUS CHECK screen is set to ASSIGN. You can confirm the setting values of [ASSIGN BTN] in the [OTHERS] menu. For details on ASSIGN buttons, see “ASSIGN BTN” in the “OTHERS” menu on page 80. CUSTOM REPEAT screen The CUSTOM REPEAT screen is displayed when STATUS CHECK screen is set to [CUSTOM...
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Page 28: Chapter 2 Playback And Recording
Chapter Playback and Recording Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes using DVCAM recording on the same tape will be two- Usable cassettes thirds of the time available when HDV/DV (SP) recording is used. For recording in the HDV/DV format, we recommend you use a DigitalMaster™... -
Page 29: Preparing The Power Supply
Checking the tape for slack Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel To insert a cassette gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit. -
Page 30: Notes On Playback/Recording
Copyright signal On playback The unit can play back pictures recorded in x.v.Color. • x.v.Color is a brand name that Sony is proposing as a When the cassette you play back on the unit contains easy-to-remember name for the xvYCC standard. -
Page 31: Recording Format And Input/Output Signals
Recording Format and Input/Output Signals Major Differences among HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV Formats (This unit and other equipment for professional use may be functionally extended. For details, see the notes below the table.) Specification DVCAM DV (SP) HDV1080i Track pitch 10 µm 15 µm 10 µm... -
Page 32: Input/Output Signals In Ee Mode
Recording Format and Input/Output Signals Input/Output Signals in EE Mode Select the signal input with the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel (page 8). a: Output, —: No output or N/A Output jack HDV/DV Input signal Input jack Output signal format COMPONENT VIDEO/ HDMI OUT... -
Page 33: Recording Input Signals And Recording Formats
Recording Input Signals and Recording Formats Select the signal input with the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel (page 8). a: Recordable, —: Not recordable Recording format Input signal Input jack DVCAM DV (SP) Input format 1080/60i — — 1080/24p —... -
Page 34: Settings For Output Signals From Each Jack
Recording Format and Input/Output Signals Settings for Output Signals from Each Jack Settings of output signals from the HDMI OUT/COMPONENT OUT/VIDEO OUT/S VIDEO OUT jacks Set the output signals in [HDMI/CMPNT] of [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu (page 71). Setting of the Format of the signals output from each jack [60i/50i... - Page 35 Setting of output signals from the HDV/DV jack Set the output signals in [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu (page 72). The setting is available when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to [AUTO] or [HDV]. Format of signals output from the Format of the original signals Setting of the [HDV t DV CONV] menu...
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Page 36: Playback
Playback This section describes the connections and settings for playback and functions such as playback at various speeds, and searching for a specific scene on a recorded tape. Connections for Playback Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i.LINK jack You can connect the unit to a video monitor/recorder without an i.LINK jack. - Page 37 Connecting the unit to a monitor equipped Notes with an i.LINK jack • To playback an image recorded in HDV format when you connect the monitor using an HDMI cable or a The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any component video cable, set [HDMI/CMPNT] of degradation, enabling high-quality playback to a [VIDEO OUT] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu according...
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Page 38: Settings For Playback
Playback • If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the Playback Procedures output connectors of a monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these Insert a cassette and confirm that the q (cassette) phenomena occur, use the INPUT SELECT switch to indicator lights. -
Page 39: Playback Functions
Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape If you record on a tape using a Sony digital HD video camera recorder or digital camcorder, the recording information (data codes) is recorded on the tape. During playback, you can check the recording date and time from the data codes by displaying this information on the unit. -
Page 40: Playing At Various Speeds
Playback Playing at various speeds You can playback a tape at various speeds using the Remote Commander. By using the DSRM-10 remote control unit (not supplied), you can search for pictures while the video is played back at about +24 to –24 times of normal speed. HDV-formatted tape Panel/analog output i.LINK output... - Page 41 Date search t (No indication). Notes When selecting INDEX SEARCH • When the command mode of a Sony device/remote commander is set to VTR4: INDEX SEARCH – If you press the ×1/3 button on the supplied Remote...
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Page 42: Auto Repeat (Custom Repeat)
28. Set the desired number by pressing the J/j button on the unit. • Searching may not be done correctly if the tapes were not recorded on Sony-brand digital video equipment. REPEAT CYCLE Auto Repeat (CUSTOM REPEAT) CYCLE 60min The unit can repeat playback of all or a part of a tape. - Page 43 Set the TIMER switch on the front panel of the unit To start CUSTOM REPEAT to REPEAT. When [START TIME] is set to [OFF] Set the start time on the external AC timer. Set the TIMER switch to REPEAT. At the preset time, the power of the unit turns on, and after a few to several tens of seconds, auto is displayed on the Data display screen (page repeat playback starts automatically.
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Page 44: Edge Crop Marker
Playback By using CUSTOM REPEAT, you can do the EDGE CROP MARKER following (example) The unit allows you to adjust the edge crop position Repeat playback at 30 minute intervals: when you output down converted HDV 16:9 wide screen pictures to 4:3 standard TV mode pictures. Set [ON/OFF] of [REPEAT CYCLE] to [ON]. -
Page 45: Marker Burn
MARKER BURN The unit can output to each video jack and display a 4:3 screen marker on 16:9 screen images. When you make an editing tape from an original tape, the MARKER BURN function can be used. To set up MARKER BURN Set [MARKER BURN] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu to [ON] (page 75). -
Page 46: Using The Unit As A Videocassette Recorder
Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform recording on the unit. The same settings and operations apply when you are using the unit for dubbing. Note For details on connections of the player and the unit, refer to the instruction manual of the player. - Page 47 Notes Monitor HVR-M25A (rear panel) • If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the input connectors of the player, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, set the INPUT SELECT switch to a position where a signal is not currently being input, or disconnect the cables.
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Page 48: Settings For Recording
Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder • With an HDV/DV connection, data codes (recording Settings for Recording date/time, camera data) recorded on the source tape are transmitted to the recorder (the unit). As a result, when you play back a recorded tape on the unit and press the Preparation on the recorder (the unit) DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander, the same data codes as those recorded on the source tape... - Page 49 • When the signals are input through the i.LINK • Depending on the TV monitor being connected, the interface, the unit detects the field frequency of the screen may blink or be distorted when DVCAM/DV input signal automatically. You do not need to change signals which are input from the HDV/DV jack, or the [60i/50i SEL] setting.
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Page 50: Recording Procedures
Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder If necessary, adjust the audio recording level by To stop recording Press the STOP button on the unit. turning the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs. You can adjust the recording level with the AUDIO To pause recording REC LEVEL control knobs if you have selected Press the PAUSE button on the unit. - Page 51 If the tape ends before the recording source AC timer recording stops operation The tape stops. By connecting the unit to an external AC timer (not supplied), you can start recording at a preset time. To stop recording during timer recording Make sure that the POWER switch on the rear panel of Press the STOP button on the unit.
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Page 52: Chapter 3 Utilizing The Time Code
Chapter Utilizing the Time Code Setting the Time Code and User Bits For details, see “TC/UB SET menu” on page 78. The unit can set, display, record and play back the time code and user bits. To set the initial time code value Notes •... - Page 53 Press the J/j buttons to select [TC/UB SET], then To set the value of the user bits press the EXEC button. You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal The following menu list is displayed. values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the time code track.
- Page 54 Setting the Time Code and User Bits Press the J/j buttons to select [PRESET], then Notes press the EXEC button. • When this item is set to [EXTERNAL], the time code The following menu is displayed. input via the HDV/DV jack and the user bits set in [UB PRESET] are recorded.
- Page 55 Notes • To record the time code according to the setting of [TC RUN], set [TC MAKE] to [PRESET] (page 79). • If you set the advancement mode to [FREE RUN], the time code will be updated by the internal clock while the unit’s power is off.
- Page 56 Setting the Time Code and User Bits HVR-M25AU/M25AN/M25AE/M25AP time codes The unit has a HDV/DV jack. The time code displayed and recorded on the tape differs as shown below when the INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/ DV and when it is set to other than HDV/DV. [HDV/DV IN INPUT SELECT Mode...
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Page 57: Dubbing To Other Equipment Using The I.link Jack
Chapter Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting a Computer Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack This section describes the connections and settings Monitor necessary to perform dubbing on other equipment, using HVR-M25A (rear panel) the unit as a video player. -
Page 58: Dubbing Procedures
Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack There are some limitations to down converting a tape Dubbing Procedures recorded in HDV format to DVCAM format. For details, see “i.LINK SET” in the “IN/OUT REC” menu Prepare the unit. on page 72. Prepare the recorder. -
Page 59: Duplication (Generating A Work Tape With The Same Time Code)
Duplication (Generating a work tape with the same time code) DUPLICATE PLUS is a dubbing function which Notes duplicates the tape with time codes through an i.LINK • If the original signal is mixed with other types of signal connection. By using the DUPLICATE button, you can as you transfer the image to a computer, the transfer easily make a work tape which contains the exact same procedures may be interrupted. - Page 60 Duplication (Generating a work tape with the same time code) When [AUTO REW] in [DUPLICATE PLUS] is While holding the DUPLICATE button down, press set to [ON]: the PLAY button on the unit. The unit enters the duplicate-standby mode. The Connect the unit and the player using an i.LINK player enters the playback pause mode.
- Page 61 Press the j button. Detecting a blank portion during duplication Duplicating mode ends. If the unit detects a blank portion on the source tape Duplicating a series of tapes during duplication, it skips the blank portion automatically, reducing the length of the recorded part While pausing duplication mode, you can change the of the tape.
- Page 62 Clean the video heads with the supplied cleaning cassette (see page 92). Use a cleaning cassette. Note When a warning message other than those above is displayed, consult your Sony dealer. Chapter 4 Dubbing to Other Equipment Using the i.LINK Jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting a Computer...
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Page 63: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing You can record just the sound on a recorded tape. (Audio dubbing) Notes • You can dub the sound onto a DVCAM-formatted tape recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/ 12 bits) only. You cannot dub the sound on a tape in the 48 kHz audio mode (2-channel/16 bits). - Page 64 Audio Dubbing To pause audio dubbing Dubbing sound Press the PAUSE button. Pressing the PAUSE button again resumes audio Connect the AUDIO IN jack of the unit and the dubbing. sound source using a phono jack cable (not supplied). To stop audio dubbing Press the STOP button.
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Page 65: Editing (Connecting A Computer)
Editing (Connecting a Computer) You can set up an editing system by connecting the unit Notes to a computer (editing machine) using the HDV/DV • Be sure to connect the i.LINK cable to the computer jack (i.LINK connection) on the unit. (editing machine) first and then connect it to the unit. -
Page 66: Preparations
Editing (Connecting a Computer) • If your editing software has the capability to output the Preparations time code as well as the video and audio signals to the unit, and you intend to record that time code, set Transferring picture data from the unit to a [HDV/DV IN TC] in the [TC/UB SET] menu of the unit to [EXTERNAL]. - Page 67 Transferring picture data from a computer (editing machine) to the unit • To transfer data from a computer (editing machine) in HDV format, set [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [HDV](page 70). • To transfer data from a computer (editing machine) in DVCAM (DV) format, set [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [DV] (page 70).
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Page 68: Chapter 5 Adjusting And Setting Through Menus
Chapter Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating Menus The unit allows you to set various parameters in the Changing a menu setting menus. Before you start using the unit, set the internal clock in [CLOCK SET] in the [OTHERS] menu. Except Press the MENU button. -
Page 69: Menu Structure
Menu Structure The menu of the unit consists of the following menus and submenus. IN/OUT REC HDV/DV SEL (page 70) REC MODE (page 70) VIDEO OUT (page 71) i.LINK SET (page 72) CROP ADJUST (page 72) CROP MARKER (page 72) COLOR BAR (page 73) BARS TYPE (page 73) DV BARS (page 73) -
Page 70: Menu Contents
Operating Menus Menu Contents Default settings are indicated with rectangles. IN/OUT REC menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT HDV/DV SEL Normally, set this menu to [AUTO]. Select this menu when you want to limit the output format (pages 37, 47, during tape playback or limit the signals to be input or output from the HDV/DV jack. - Page 71 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT VIDEO OUT Selects the mode of the video output jacks. (page 34) HDMI/CMPNT Selects the output format from the HDMI OUT jack and COMPONENT OUT jacks. Select from [480i], [480p/480i], [1080i/480i], or [720p/480i] when [60i/50i SEL] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [60i].
- Page 72 Operating Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT i.LINK SET Adjusts the down conversion format. This menu is available when [HDV/DV SEL] is set to (pages 35, 44, [AUTO] or [HDV]. HDV t DV CONV BOFF : Disables down conversion. DVCAM : Down converts to DVCAM format.
- Page 73 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT COLOR BAR Selects whether to display color bars or not. Also, you may select color bars with or without tone signals (1 kHz full bit –20 dB at 60i, 1 kHz full bit –18 dB at 50i). BOFF : Does not display color bars and no tone signals.
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Page 74: Display Set Menu
Operating Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT EE/PB SEL Sets the stop, fast-forward, and rewind modes. (page 11) BEE : Outputs EE picture and EE sound. PB : Mutes the image and sound. Note If this item is set to PB, the output from the unit will be as follows when you press any of the REC, DUPLICATE, or AUDIO DUB buttons separately when the unit is stopped (unless the cassette has been write-protected). - Page 75 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting DISPLAY MARKER Selects whether to output MARKER BURN or not. BURN BOFF : Does not output MARKER BURN. (page 45) ON : Outputs MARKER BURN. Note There are some limitations to the output of MARKER BURN. For details, see page 45. ALLSCAN Zooms out the image on the LCD monitor to check the area surrounding the picture frame MODE...
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Page 76: Audio Set Menu
Operating Menus AUDIO SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting AUDIO SET AUDIO MODE Selects the audio mode. (page 49) FS32K : Switches the audio mode to 4-channel mode (12-bit mode). BFS48K : Switches the audio mode to 2-channel mode (16-bit mode). (This setting records the sound in all audio ranges, providing a high-quality sound recording.) Notes... -
Page 77: Vtr Set Menu
VTR SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting VTR SET DUPLICATE Selects the video format and whether or not to use auto rewind during duplication. PLUS FORMAT SEL (page 59) BALL : Duplicates all video formats. HDV1080 : The player automatically detects only 1080 HDV (both interlaced and progressive) and duplicates. -
Page 78: Tc/Ub Set Menu
Operating Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting VTR SET STILL TIME Selects the time to switch to the tape protection mode from the still mode. B30sec : 30 seconds 1min : 1 minute 2min : 2 minutes 3min : 3 minutes Notes •... - Page 79 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting TC/UB SET HDV/DV IN TC Selects whether to record internal time code or external time code while the unit records (page 52) signals input from the HDV/DV jack. BINTERNAL : Records the time code generated by the internal time code generator. (If [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE] and no time code is recorded on the tape, the unit records time code from 00:00:00:00.
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Page 80: Others Menu
CONTROL S jack. (The Remote Commander is disabled.) Notes • The unit accepts signals from any Sony Remote Commander with its command mode set to VTR4, not only the supplied one. To disable operation from any Remote Commander, set this item to CONTROL S. - Page 81 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS PB YNR Selects the noise reduction level for the luminance signals when a tape is played. BOFF : No noise reduction LOW : Low noise reduction HIGH : High noise reduction Notes • When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition of the picture.
- Page 82 Operating Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS 60i/50i SEL Switches between 1080/60i (NTSC) and 1080/50i (PAL). (page 48) 1 Press the J/j buttons to select [YES], then press the EXEC button. 60i/50i SEL Change to 50i? Reboots after change. 2 Press the J/j buttons to select [YES] again, then press the EXEC button. INITIALIZE Resets the settings to the default settings, except the CLOCK SET settings.
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Page 83: Chapter 6 Maintenance
LCD monitor. The unit operates by itself. • [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [WIRELESS] and a Sony Remote Commander with its command mode set to VTR4 is operating near the unit. -
Page 84: Power Sources
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Even though KEY INH switch is set to ON, • Setting the KEY INH switch to ON does not disable the Remote Commander. To the unit responds to operations input using disable the Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to the Remote Commander. - Page 85 Symptom Cause/Remedy The cassette memory data and title are not • The unit does not support the cassette memory function and therefore such data displayed when using a cassette tape with is not displayed. the cassette memory function. The remaining tape time is not displayed. t To always display the remaining tape time, set [ REMAINING] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu to [ON] (page 75).
- Page 86 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy The time code is not reset to “00:00:00:00” • The time code is not displayed correctly at the starting point of recording. This after rewinding a tape to the recording condition, however, is not a malfunction. When you restart playback, the time starting point.
- Page 87 Symptom Cause/Remedy When the tape is rewound to its beginning, • The TIMER switch is set to REPEAT. the playback automatically starts. t Set the TIMER switch to OFF (page 7). • You pressed the PLAY button while holding the REW button down. t If you do this, the unit rewinds the tape to its beginning and begins playback (page 12).
- Page 88 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy The output from the S VIDEO OUT jack The output from the S VIDEO OUT jack and the VIDEO OUT jack is set as follows. and VIDEO OUT jack is different from the • When the playback format of the unit is set as shown below and both the unit and [DOWN CONVERT] setting of [VIDEO the other equipment connected using the HDV/DV jacks are powerd on, the...
- Page 89 Symptom Cause/Remedy When you set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Confirm the level of the sound output from the player by referring to the player’s switch: instruction manual. According to that output level, set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL • You do not know how to adjust the input switch on the rear panel of the unit so as to obtain an optimum level (page 16).
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Page 90: Warning Indicators And Messages
C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self-diagnosis If an error still recurs after you retry the corrective action several times, contact display) Sony Customer Service or your place of purchase. C:21:ss t Condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and insert it again after approximately 1 hour (page 94). -
Page 91: Alarm Messages
Alarm Messages The following alarm messages will appear together with the alarm indicators. Take corrective action according to the displayed message. Item Message Cause/Corrective Action t See page 94 for details. Moisture % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. condensation t See page 94 for details. -
Page 92: Notes On Use
Notes on Use To prevent electromagnetic interference Notes on the Videocassette caused by radio communication equipment Recorder such as cellular phones, transceivers, etc. The use of radio communication equipment such as Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct cellular phones or transceivers near the unit may cause sunlight or heat sources a malfunction and can affect the audio/video signals. -
Page 93: Notes On The Video Cassettes
• mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. case, you have to replace the video heads with new ones. • the playback picture freezes. Please consult your Sony dealer. • a part of the playback picture does not move. • playback pictures do not appear. -
Page 94: Notes On The Lcd Screen
Notes on Use Cleaning the terminal About Moisture Condensation If the gold-plated terminals of a cassette become dirty, or dirt accumulates on the terminals, the correct If the unit or cassette is brought directly from a cold to remaining tape time may not be displayed. a warm location, moisture may condense inside or Clean the terminal with a swab once every ten times outside the unit or tape. -
Page 95: Digital Hours Meter
The rechargeable Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In battery is charged as long as the unit is operated. If the general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary period the unit is operated is short, the battery periodic maintenance checks. -
Page 96: Appendix
Appendix Notes on Dubbing Dubbing with the S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks When you use the unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between the unit and other equipment using the S VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack, the format to be used for recording is set according to the [ REC MODE] setting in the [IN/OUT REC] menu. - Page 97 Dubbing with the HDV/DV jack When you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with an i.LINK cable using the unit as a player, the HDV/DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and menu setting of the unit.
- Page 98 Notes on Dubbing Recording tape when the unit is used as a recorder Menu item i.LINK input format Recording tape format (AUDIO MODE) HDV/DV SEL REC MODE AUTO — HDV (LOCK MODE) — HDV (LOCK MODE) — No recording DVCAM AUTO DVCAM DVCAM (Complies with input signals)
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Page 99: About I.link
• i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE with an i.LINK jack using the i.LINK cable, power off 1394 standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark the equipment and remove the power cord from the AC approved by many corporations in Japan and overseas. -
Page 100: Specifications
Specifications System Pin jack Video/Audio recording/playing head system Impedance: Maximum 1 kΩ Rotating dual-head helical scan (kilo ohms) Audio recording format (HDV) Output level: 47 kΩ (kilo ohms) MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 loading, unbalanced (2-channel) –10 dBu (= full bit –20 dB) 16-bit 48 kHz (stereo) 60i system Transfer rate 384 kbps... - Page 101 COMPONENT OUT jacks General BNC type Peak inrush current Output at 480i NTSC Hot switching inrush current, With [BETACAM] selected in [480i LEVEL] measured in accordance with of the [IN/OUT REC] menu European standard Y: 1.0 Vp-p EN55103-1: 24.0 A (230 V) (with 0.286 Vp-p sync negative, Power requirements output impedance 75 Ω...
- Page 102 Specifications Dimensions Approx. 212 × 98 × 390.3 mm × 3 × 15 inches) (w/h/d, including projecting parts and controls) 212 (8 3/8) 175 (7) Unit: mm (inches) Mass Approx. 4.4 kg (9 lb. 12 oz.) Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Power cord (1) Cleaning cassette (1) CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD...
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Page 103: Index
Index For submenu items, see “Submenu Index” on page 105. Digital signal output during playback ......33 AC IN connector ......20 i.LINK..........99 in EE mode .......32 t HDV/DV jack Advancement mode......54 DISPLAY button ......10 Alarm message ........ 91 IN/OUT REC menu ...... - Page 104 Index Troubleshooting .......83 PAUSE button ......... 12 Phones jack........7 Phones LEVEL control knob .... 7 Unlock mode ........31 PLAY button ........12 Usable cassette .........28 Playback .......... 36 User bits ...........52 at various speed ......40 frame by frame ......40 Troubleshooting .......
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Page 105: Submenu Index
Submenu Index Numerics 480i LEVEL ........74 JOG AUDIO ........76 60i/50i SEL ........82 LANGUAGE ........80 AC ON MODE........ 81 LCD BLACK ........75 ALLSCAN MODE......75 LCD BRIGHT........75 ASSIGN BTN ......... 80 LCD COLOR ........75 AUDIO LOCK ........ 76 LETTER SIZE .........75 AUDIO MODE ....... - Page 108 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...