Displaying Various Data - Sony DSR-25 Service Manual

Location and Function of Parts
qa DATA CODE button
Press this button to display the data codes (recording
date/time, camera data).
For details on data codes, see "Displaying information
(data codes) recorded on a tape" on page 32 (GB).
qs 1 (on/standby) switch
Notes
• The command mode of the supplied Remote
commander is set to VTR4. You cannot change this
setting.
• Set COMMANDER on the OTHERS menu to
WIRELESS to enable the Remote Commander to
control the unit.
• In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with
the unit, the unit accepts signals from any Sony
Remote Commander whose command mode is set to
VTR4. If you want to disable the control from any
Remote Commander, set COMMANDER on the
OTHERS menu to CONTROL S.
Battery installation
1
Push and slide the lid to open.
2
Install two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with
the correct polarity.
Be sure to install the
battery from the # side.
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Displaying Various Data

6 Index indicator
Displays INDEX MARK when an index has been
marked.
7 Caution indicator
Displays a caution.
For details on cautions, see "Alarm Messages" on page 72
(GB).
8 DVCAM/DV indicator
In the EE or recording mode, displays the recording
format selected in REC MODE on the VTR SET
menu. During playback, displays the recording format
of the picture.
9 Audio mode indicator
In the EE or recording mode, displays the audio mode
selected in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu.
During playback or audio dubbing, displays the audio
mode recorded on the tape. When you input a signal to
the DV jack, displays the audio mode of that signal.
0 Input signal indicator
Displays the INPUT SELECT selector setting.
qa NS (Non standard) audio mode indicator
This item is shown when a tape recorded in the unlock
audio mode is played back or when an unlock mode
signal has been input to the DV jack. In EE mode,
when REC MODE in the VTR SET menu is set to DV
SP, this item is always shown.
For details on the unlock mode, see "Compatibility of
DVCAM and DV Format" on page 76 (GB).
Audio screen
To display the audio screen, set the DISPLAY
SELECT selector to AUDIO. You can confirm or
adjust the audio levels on this screen. The display of
this screen changes depending on the audio mode and
the setting of the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector.
The unit detects the audio mode as follows:
In the playback mode: Detects the audio mode
recorded on the tape.
In the recording/EE mode: Detects the selected
audio mode in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO
SET menu.
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Replace the lid.
Notes on batteries
• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when
inserting batteries.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix
different types of batteries.
• If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander
for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
from battery leakage. If the batteries have leaked,
remove them, wipe the battery compartment dry and
replace the batteries with new ones.
To remove the batteries
Remove the lid as step 1 and take out the batteries.
When the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV
and a DV signal is being input: Detects the
audio mode of the signals being input. (The
setting of AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET
menu becomes invalid.)
Audio mode: 48 kHz (2-channel, 16 bits)
∞
– 40 30 20 10 0 dB
· · · · · ·
CH1 ||||||||||||||||||·|··· ·
CH2 |||||||||||||||||·|···· ·
(The levels of two channels, channels 1 and 2, are
displayed.)
Audio mode: 32 kHz (4-channel, 12 bits)
(a) When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is
set to CH-1/2 or CH-3/4
∞
– 40 30 20 10 0 dB
· · · · · ·
CH1 ||||||||||||||||||·|··· ·
CH2 |||||||||||||||||·|···· ·
CH3 | ·
CH4 | ·
(The levels of four channels, channels 1 to 4, are displayed.
During playback, if the sounds are recorded onto channels 3
and 4, their levels meters will fluctuate. However, during
normal recording, you cannot record sounds onto the
channels 3 and 4.)
(b)When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is
set to MIX
-∞ 40 30 20 10 0 dB
· · · · · ·
CH1 ⁄ 3 ||||||||||||||||||· |· · ·
CH2 ⁄ 4 |||||||||||||||||· |· · · ·
(The mixed level of channels 1 and 3 is displayed on CH1/3;
that of channels 2 and 4 is displayed on CH2/4. The signal
level of each channel is dropped to 50% (–6 dB).)
Displaying Various Data
The unit can display various superimposed data items
on the built-in LCD monitor or on a monitor connected
to the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors in OUTPUT.
To display various data items on the LCD monitor, set
the CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector to ON or
ON (BLACK BACK).
To display various data items on an external monitor,
set the CHARACTER DISPLAY switch to ON.
You can select data items to be displayed using the
DISPLAY SELECT selector.
Menu screen
To display the menu screen, set the DISPLAY
SELECT selector to MENU. You can change or
confirm the menu item settings on this screen.
For details on the menu, see "Chapter 5 Adjusting and
Setting Through Menus" on page 54 (GB).
TC ⁄ UB SET
TC TC PRESET
UB PRESET
CM
DV IN TC
DISP
TC MAKE
V
TC RUN
A
VTR TC FORMAT
ETC
Data screen
To display the data screen, set the DISPLAY SELECT
selector to DATA. You can confirm important
information for recording or playback, such as time
code or remaining tape time, on this screen.
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1 0 0 : 1 2 : 3 4 : 1 2
N TC
122min
PHOTO – 1 0
SEARCH
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DEW
DETECTED
DVCAM
NS 4 8 K
DV I N
When the unit is in the audio dubbing mode
and the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is
set to CH-1/2 or CH-3/4
∞
– 40 30 20 10 0 dB
· · · · · ·
CH1 ||||||||||||||||||·|··· ·
CH2 |||||||||||||||||·|···· ·
CH3 ||||||||||||||||||||||| |
CH4 |||||||||||||·|········ ·
(The levels of playback sound are displayed on CH1 and
CH2. The levels of input sound to be dubbed are displayed
on CH3 and CH4. When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT
selector is set to MIX, the mixed level of the pair of
channels 1 and 3 and that of channels 2 and 4 is displayed.
The signal level of each channel is dropped to 50 %
(–6 dB). In this case, the meters are as illustrated in (b)
above. To check only the sound to be dubbed before
dubbing, press the DUB button while the unit is in the stop
mode. Then, only the levels meters of the channels used to
dub (channel 3 and 4) fluctuate.)
Note
In the EE, recording, or audio dubbing (only the
channels used to dub) mode, if the input levels exceed
0 dB, the portions of the meters that exceed 0 dB turn
to red. (Only when the audio mode is 32 kHz (4-
channel, 12 bits) and the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT
selector is set to MIX, that portions of the levels
meters do not turn to red even if the meters exceed 0
dB.) During playback or while DV signals are input,
the levels meters do not turn to red.
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1 Cassette memory indicator
This item is shown when a cassette with cassette
memory has been loaded. If the cassette is ejected
while data is being written on the cassette memory, the
indicator flashes.
2 Tape transport mode indicator
Displays the tape transport mode.
3 Time counter (time code/user bits/count value of
the counter) indicator
Displays the count value of the counter, time code, or
user bits. By setting the COUNTER SELECT selector
on the front panel, you can select the item to be
displayed.
When the time code is displayed, appears to its left.
TC
In the drop frame mode, a period is displayed between
the minutes and seconds. (Example: 00:12.58:00)
When the user bits are displayed, appears to their
UB
left.
When the count value of the counter is negative, "–"
appears as the first digit (leftmost digit). When that
value is positive, the first digit is blank.
The count value of the counter consists of seven digits.
If the self-diagnostic function is enabled, diagnostics
code numbers are displayed.
Notes
• The counter operates on a ±12-hour cycle. You
cannot make the counter operate on a 24-hour cycle.
• The count value of the counter consists of seven
digits. The leftmost digit is not displayed. (i.e.; If the
actual count value is "11:22:11:22," the displayed
value will be "1:22:11:22." ) However, the unit
recognizes that the hours value is 11.
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4 Remaining tape time indicator
Displays the remaining tape time.
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5,6
Note
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When you insert a cassette in which the tape has been
rewound to the beginning, this indicator will not show
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the remaining tape time. The remaining tape time is
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displayed after the tape runs for a while.
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qa 5 Search indicator
Displays the search mode when you search for scenes
using the Remote Commander or the DSRM-20 (not
supplied).
For details on the search function, see "Searching using the
search function" on page 33 (GB).
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