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CH-1052 Le Mont (Switzerland)
Software version: 1.32
Last revision: October 24, 2000
SAS S.A.
Ch. de la Naz 38
www.sonosax.com

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  • Page 1 Stelladat II User's manual Software version: 1.32 Last revision: October 24, 2000 This PDF document has been made exclusively for printing. Thus the links from the online user manual have not been transposed as Acrobat links. SAS S.A. Ch. de la Naz 38 CH-1052 Le Mont (Switzerland) www.sonosax.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Function Keys Page 25 LCD Display Page 25 4. SOFTWARE Page 26 Joystick Page 26 ESC Key Page 26 Stelladat II's Menus Page 26 Status Screens Page 43 JOG Mode Page 45 SHUTTLE Mode Page 45 Locator Page 46 CHASE Mode...
  • Page 3 5. APPLICATIONS Page 49 Pull-up, pull-down Page 49 Monitoring Page 50 6. SPECIFICATIONS Page 52 7. OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES Page 54 8. MAINTENANCE Page 56 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Page 57 Software Reset Page 57 Powering Software Reset Page 57 Error Messages Page 59 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page 64...

  • Page 4: Introduction & Quickstart

    Stelladat II records and plays back at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz (and at 96 kHz on option). It can also use pull-up and pull-down sample frequencies (+0.1% and -0.1% ) to meet the requirements of NTSC video.
  • Page 5 4 tracks 48 kHz). Although nothing forbids it in isolation, the transition from one format to another requires a full switching of Stelladat II, needing a certain amount of time and is likely to cause localization problems on the tape.

  • Page 6: Description Top

    . Description - Top...
  • Page 7 CASSETTE TRAY STAND BY POWER SWITCH EJECT CASSETTE EJECT KEY ESCAPE KEY JOYSTICK REC / F5 RECORD KEY / FUNCTION 5 STOP / F4 STOP KEY / FUNCTION 4 PLAY / F3 PLAYBACK KEY / FUNCTION 3 FF / F2 FAST FORWARD KEY / FUNCTION 2 REW / F1 REWIND KEY / FUNCTION 1...

  • Page 8: Front Side

    . Description - Front...
  • Page 9 LCD DISPLAY LEFT / ST / 1-2 MAIN CONTROL CHANNELS 1-2 SLATE MICROPHONE RIGHT / 3-4 MAIN CONTROL CHANNELS 3-4 DIRECT / TAPE KEY DISP STATUS DISPLAY / *(LEVEL METER SWITCHING) KEY *(FOR 4 TRACKS MODE) BLANK SEARCH ON /OFF KEY REWIND / INDEX SEARCH BACK KEY FAST FORWARD / INDEX SEARCH FORWARD KEY RECORDING / POWER ON KEY...

  • Page 10: Left Side

    . Description - Left...
  • Page 11 LEFT / 1 IN ANALOG INPUT LEFT / CHANNEL 1 LEFT / 1 OUT ANALOG OUTPUT LEFT / CHANNEL 1 RIGHT / 2 IN ANALOG INPUT RIGHT / CHANNEL 2 RIGHT / 2 OUT ANALOG OUTPUT RIGHT / CHANNEL 2 3 IN ANALOG INPUT CHANNEL 3 3 OUT...

  • Page 12: Right Side

    . Description - Right...
  • Page 13 ACCESSORY SOCKET WCK LOOP WORDCLOCK LOOP SWITCH SYNC OUT /WCK SYNC / WORDCLOCK OUTPUT SYNC IN / 75 SYNC / WORDCLOCK INPUT SMPTE / AES-EBU TIMECODE INPUT / OUTPUT LEMO SOCKET DIGITAL OPTICAL SPDIF STEREO INPUTS / TRACKS 1- IN ST / 1-2 3-4 2 AND TRACKS 3-4 DIGITAL OPTICAL SPDIF STEREO OUTPUTS / TRACKS OUT ST / 1-2 3-4...

  • Page 14: Rear Side

    . Description - Rear...
  • Page 15 BATTERY (LITHIUM ION 14.4 V RECOMMENDED) CONTROL LOUDSPEAKER...

  • Page 16: Hardware Setup

    DO NOT CONNECT THE NEGATIVE POLE OF THE BATTERY TO THE GROUND OF THE DEVICE ! Powered with a 46 Wh Lithium Ion battery, Stelladat II provides e.g. more then 3 hours of continuous recording. Note : By wrongly inserting the cable of the external power supply, you may cause a short circuit between pins 1 and 4 of the external DC power socket.

  • Page 17: Other Power Sources

    Connecting Other Power Sources Stelladat II can be powered from another DC source. Here is the pin out of the external DC power socket (XLR-4): 1 0 V TO USE 2 U Batt DO NOT USE 3 T Batt 4 8.8 V* - 18 V DC / 2.5 A TO USE *)10.8 V with High Precision Oscillator Option...

  • Page 18: Loading A Cassette

    (Configuration Menu > Audio Routing). Connecting Audio Sources Stelladat II was designed to support all types of analog and digital audio signals. The selection of audio type source, analog or digital is carried as well by software (Configuration Menu > Working Cfg >...

  • Page 19: Optimal Gain

    Channels Level Controls Maximal input level: + 18 dBu. In order to save energy, the analog outputs of Stelladat II are OFF by default. To switch them on by software, see Power Menu, > Analog Power > Outputs.

  • Page 20: Overload Led

    No level setting is necessary on both types of digital inputs, thus the signal is recorded at its nominal level. Connecting Time Code Stelladat II has on option an internal Time Code generator accepting all usual formats at in- or output: •...

  • Page 21: Wordclock

    VIDEO PAL • VIDEO NTSC Stelladat II can also act as a WordClock generator or be inserted in a sync chain, thus has therefore an output ( ). When the output is not used, the WordClock loop switch WCK LOOP must be set to the WCK position.

  • Page 22: Accessory Socket

    Accessory Socket The Acc socket (page 12) allows connecting an external parallel remote. The socket is of type SONOSAX # 002211 (Arting or compatible). Here is the pin-out table of the socket: MON L MON GND MON R ACCESSORY ACCSDA...

  • Page 23: Control Louspeaker

    Two or more rapid keystrokes put the recorder in Index forward search mode. e.g. 6 strokes = 6 ID forward. The LED glows up. When all leds are off: the searched ID is reached. Stelladat II's behavior depends then from the selected Mode after loc option from the Configuration menu.
  • Page 24 In STOP mode: 1 second press accesses Go to last rec function. As far as the tape has not been ejected since, Stelladat II locates the tape at the end of the last recording. Pressed simultaneously with the DISP key: Display of PCM errors.

  • Page 25: Function Keys

    See Software > Function keys. LCD Display Stelladat II is fitted with an LCD screen which, because of its transflective nature, is visible also in high ambient lighting conditions. A backlighting, whom intensity is software set (Power Menu >...

  • Page 26: Software

    PLAY or REC mode. Stelladat II's Menus Stelladat II's menus can be accessed in STOP mode only. A vertical press on the joystick is all it needs to display the MAIN MENU window. A push on the joystick to the right accesses the Time Code Menu.
  • Page 27 Information Screen Menu Page 41 Locator Menu Page 42 > Time Code Menu This menu manages the optional Time Code module. If Stelladat II is not outfitted with it, the Time Code menu is not displayed. > Generator sub-menu: >...
  • Page 28 > User bits mode sub-menu: Defines the allocation of the user bits of the Time Code • Date • Date auto inc. • Free • Free auto inc. The mention auto inc. means that the counter formed by the two last digits is incremented by each new START ID writing.
  • Page 29 > Default values sub-menu: The options • User def. Set • User def. Recall allow respectively to save and to recall a default user Time Code setting. The options • Film USA • Video USA • Film Europe • Video Europe are another way to define TC format, based on the applications and taking existing standards in account.

  • Page 30: Id Menu

    This number equals the previous ID number +1 or is equal to 001 if the cassette is at the BEGIN OF TAPE or if Stelladat II couldn't read the previous START ID since the cassette was loaded. This option is ineffective if the AUTO OFF option of the Start ID sub-menu below has been selected, because there can't be any PNO without START ID.

  • Page 31: Setup Menu

    Delta TCext vs tape which indicates in Chase mode (Configuration Menu > Chase Mode) the offset between Stelladat II and an external Time Code. When Stelladat II is locked to an external Time Code, the offset value is 00:00:00:00. >...
  • Page 32 Recording Mode sub-menu: > The ASSEMBLE REC option is used for normal audio recording. In this mode, Stelladat II records two or four tracks as well as subcodes, i.e. related informations like Time Code and ID's. > When the SUBCODE ONLY option...
  • Page 33 > Rec date clock sub-menu: To set the time and date recorded in the subcode. The display format is Year | Month | Day - HH | MM | SS. > Output select sub-menu: (new in v. 1.32) Allows to diversify the signal routing towards the analog outputs. See Applications > Monitoring.

  • Page 34: Configuration Menu

    > Reference Clock sub-menu: Indicates Stelladat II on which clock to line up. Internal makes it derive its clock from the internal oscillator. Digital does it take the clock from the incoming digital signal. Lastly, External Ref orders it to take the clock from the incoming...
  • Page 35 Audio can be software routed in eight different ways. The audio routing affects the distribution of the four inputs towards the configuration-depending available tracks, the action of the main controls on Stelladat II's front panel as well as the effect of the panpots : •...
  • Page 36 (page 12) socket. This function activates (RS422) or inhibits (OFF) the serial port, located on the right side of the recorder. For more information on the possibilities of Stelladat II in remote mode, see "Stelladat II's modes > Remote (RS422) on page 47.
  • Page 37 Mode after Loc. sub-menu: This sub-menu allows to define in which mode the recorder is set after an ID or Locator address search. The choices are: • PLAY Mode • STOP Mode See "Stelladat II's modes > Locator on page 46.

  • Page 38: Power Menu

    > Power Menu This menu treats of power management and allows to exploit the resources of Stelladat II in good knowledge to save the battery's load for increased autonomy. > Led brightness sub-menu: The LED's associated with the transport keys can glow at HIGH or LOW intensity, at the user's choice.
  • Page 39 > High Osc sub-menu: This function only appears in the sub-menu if Stelladat II has an optional High Precision Oscillator. The function allows to power the oscillator during an amount of time defined by the user after having turned the recorder off, in order to maintain the internal Time Code Generator's alignment with an external reference, e.g.

  • Page 40: User Settings Menu

    > User Settings Menu Stelladat II can store four different User Settings for specific applications. This function is also useful if several people work with the same recorder, saving to everyone the trouble of manually enter the various parameters. Called by default User Setting 1 to 4, these settings can be configured, named, loaded and edited anytime and include Stelladat II's following parameters: •...

  • Page 41: Information Screen Menu

    Power Information sub-menu: This screen displays various electrical values present in the device, useful for the user or for SONOSAX or his authorized service centers. All what you have to do is multiply the voltage by the indicated value. e.g. U +V : 34 * 0.33 V = 11.22 V Voltage of the safeguard battery (acceptable values: 3.1V -...

  • Page 42: Locator Menu

    > Locator Menu To enter the Locator Menu, press [ESC] in STOP mode. The Locator allows the user to store four tape locations (Time Code or Abs Time addresses) and to access them automatically and rapidly later on. The LCD displays indicates the still available Locator memory registers, maximal 4 (4Mk). In PLAY or REC mode a push on the PLAY key stores the current tape location's address in the next available memory register.

  • Page 43: Status Screens

    Status Screens These screens can be accessed in REC, PLAY and STOP modes pressing the DISP key and allows to verify rapidly the main selected configuration options, even while recording. The first two screens are dedicated to the configuration of the recorder: --- STATUS (1) --- : Track system selected (TWO TRACKS or FOUR TRACKS) Rout...
  • Page 44 The fourth screen is dedicated to Time Code configuration: --- TC STATUS 03.01 --- (Time Code software version) : Incoming Time Code format (30d, 30, 29d, 29, 25 or 24) and source (Int or Ext) : Outgoing Time Code format (30d, 30, 29d, 29, 25 or 24) and source (Int or Ext) : Running mode of the TC generator (Record run or Free run) Ubits : Content of the TC user bits (Date, Date auto inc, Free or Free auto inc)

  • Page 45: Jog Mode

    Stelladat II’s Modes Stelladat II, besides the classical modes of every DAT recorder, offers to the user 5 particular modes allowing many ways of additional applications. These tools improve greatly the comfort of use and increase the productivity: JOG Mode This mode allows fine manual navigation on tape by means of the joystick, the search of a precise spot (e.g.

  • Page 46: Locator

    Time Code outfitted DAT recorder (Stelladat or else), from a VTR, from a digital video or audio workstation or from any other Time Code output enabled equipment. An offset can be entered by the user if the external Time Code and the one on the tape of Stelladat II are different for any given point.

  • Page 47: Chase Mode

    If the external Time Code is smaller as the Time Code at Stelladat II's tape start, the recorder exits the Chase mode resuming the STOP mode and displays: START OF TAPE If the external Time Code is greater as the Time Code at Stelladat II's tape end, the recorder...

  • Page 48: Audio Routing

    Stelladat II - Audio routing configurations 2 Tracks mode 4 Tracks mode TRACKS TRACKS M O N O Four Tracks direct 1 2 3 4 Input 1 Input 1 Input 2 Input 2 Input 3 Input 3 Input 4 Input 4...

  • Page 49: Applications

    48.048 Khz. If the tape is recorded at 44.1 KHz, Up 1 ‰ provides a sampling frequency of 44'144 Hz. Selecting the Down 1‰ option, Stelladat II can be used to playback tapes recorded at 48 Khz on other recorders, for a telecinema or a digital video or audio workstation.

  • Page 50: Monitoring

    Monitoring Since Stelladat II's launching until the software version 1.31, the audio available at the recorder's four analog outputs was: • The recorded signal on tape in PLAY mode. • The mixer's output signal in all other modes ( in particular in REC mode).
  • Page 51 Select the Monitor option of the Output select function (Setup Menu > Output select > Monitor). At this point the four analog inputs of Stelladat II are dispatched towards the external mixer. Stelladat II, High Quality Four Tracks DA Converter The Output Select function makes possible to use Stelladat II as high quality occasional digital to analog converter.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    6. Specifications TRANSPORT Track Format Conforms to DAT Standard Head Rotary, 4 Heads Tape Speeds Normal Speed Mode: 8.15 mm/s Double Speed Mode: 16.3 mm/s Fast Wind Time Max. 60 sec. with 120 minutes tape Shuttle Speeds 1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 9x, 16x Jog Speeds 1x, 2x, 3x Play Start Time...
  • Page 53 Impedance: Connector: SERIAL I/O, PARALLEL I/O RS-422 Format: Serial Connector: D-SUB 9p. (female) Sonosax Acc. Format: Specific Connector: # 002211 (Arting or compatible) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x H x D): 280 mm x 80 mm x 216 mm Weight: 3.6 kg (Battery excluded)

  • Page 54: Options & Accessories

    7. Options & Accessories Stelladat II’s Options Stelladat II offers several options allowing either to improve its performances or to respond particularly to an application wished by the user. All options ca be installed afterwards, together or at once by SONOSAX or its authorized service centers.
  • Page 55 A battery, in particular, can be exchanged rapidly without extracting Stelladat II from the case. The latter, moreover, offers a good protection against shocks, dust, sand and humidity and allows, thank to the flexible clear vinyl windows to use the recorder even in hostile environment (rain, snow, blizzard, etc.).

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance Head Cleaning To clean the tape scanner heads, SONOSAX recommends to use a head cleaning cassette (e.g. SONY DT-10CLD or similar). Read carefully the instructions enclosed with the cassette. We recommend to play it back few seconds only. Keep in mind that the tape scanner rotates with...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    A reset clears your own configuration and your User Settings! Powering Software Reset If you can't turn on your Stelladat II at all, carry out the following operations in order : If you aren't sure that you can execute them out with the necessary precision, contact your distributor or SONOSAX.
  • Page 58 Plug in the 4 track board # 072101 back again, checking carefully that the contacts are well inserted. • Close the bottom plate of Stelladat II, screwing back the 2 screws and the 4 feet. • Reconnect the external power supply.

  • Page 59: Error Messages

    Inactive message BAD SYNC CHOICE Message There incompatibility between Stelladat II's configuration at 96 kHz and an external sync refe-rence at 44.1 kHz (AES/EBU or wordclock). Change Stelladat II's configuration. BAT LO Message The battery has reached its minimal charge...
  • Page 60 Stelladat II's configuration (e.g. tape recorded at 96 kHz on Stelladat II set at 44.1 kHz). In this case in particular, this message is not to be take in account. If the display persists, it can...
  • Page 61 READY! Message This message informs user that Stelladat II just finished the task it was executing (e.g. Go to last rec). RS422 ERROR TIME OUT Message Command reception error on the RS422 port. RS422 REPLY TIME OUT Message Data transmission error on the RS422 port.
  • Page 62 For recorders outfitted with the Time Code module only: An error occurred during the Time Code module initialization at Stelladat II's power on. If the alarm persists, the Time Code module possibly broke down. Contact SONOSAX or one of its authorized service centers.
  • Page 63 All Time Code CPU errors indicate hardware fault conditions that would indicate, if they happen regularly, some fault with parts of the Time Code CPU hardware circuitry. Such errors should be handled by contacting SONOSAX or one of its authorized service centers.

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    Sonosax is the only manufacturer worldwide to offer a 4-tracks DAT recorder. The 4-tracks cassettes recorded on Stelladat II can thus only be played back on a Stelladat II or on a StellaMaster (SONOSAX's rack version of the DAT recorder). On the other hand, the 2-tracks...
  • Page 65 The punch in to maintain continuous Time Code on tape in RECORD RUN is a very sensitive operation because it must be executed within a frame: Stelladat II must read the tape until the last frame recorded in the previous take, than instantly switch to record the next frame. If for any particular reason Stelladat II is unable to detect the last frame to preserve, it cancels the operation, displays the NO SYNC FOR REC message and stops.

  • Page 66: Prom Replacement

    • Remove the battery from the holder. • Open the bottom plate of Stelladat II: Using a 2 mm hex wrench, unscrew the four feet and the two screws. • WARNING: An electrostatic discharge can destroy some electronic circuits. Avoid touching the circuits, and before the next stage, touch the chassis of Stelladat II so as to discharge yourself.
  • Page 67 Using a 2 mm hex wrench, unscrew the four outside screws of the transport plate. • WARNING: An electrostatic discharge can destroy some electronic circuits. Avoid touching the circuits, and before the next stage, touch the chassis of Stelladat II so as to discharge yourself. •...
  • Page 68 • Using a PROM extractor, delicately remove the "TRSP" identified PROM. Continued...
  • Page 69 • Insert the new PROM watching that its 45° bevelled angle matches with the one on the socket. • Put the transport plate back into the recorder, being very careful not to trap or squeeze wires. • Screw back the four transport plate screws. •...
  • Page 70 Using a 2 mm hex wrench, unscrew the four outside screws of the transport plate. • WARNING: An electrostatic discharge can destroy some electronic circuits. Avoid touching the circuits, and before the next stage, touch the chassis of Stelladat II so as to discharge yourself. •...
  • Page 71 • Carefully pull out the Time Code board which is fixed to the motherboard by two connectors. It may, therefore require a little effort to pull it out. • Using a PROM extractor, delicately remove the "TC" identified PROM. • Insert the new "TC"...
  • Page 72 • To put the lid back in place, grab one hinge with each hand holding it upright and insert gently the hinges into their slot. Push down softly until you hear a click. Once the PROM has been replaced, please let us know which version has been installed and the recorder's serial number.

  • Page 73: Menu Tree

    Stelladat II – Menutree Software V1.32 August 12th, 2000 Default configuration MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 SUB MENU 2 SUB MENU 3 Timecode TIMECODE MENU Generator TC GENERATOR MENU Set from external Set time & ubits Set time Set User bits Set from rec clock Set time &...
  • Page 74 IDs MENU AUTO ON AUTO OFF Next PNO (manual numbering) Reset PNO on eject Start ID AUTO ON AUTO OFF Setup SETUP MENU Display DISPLAY MENU Meter selection Peak meter Peak meter max VU meter Counter #1 Timecode time Timecode us. Bits Delta TC ext vs tape Absolute time Program time...
  • Page 75 Configuration CONFIGURATION MENU Working cfg WORKING CFG MENU Working mode Two tracks 48 KHz Two tracks 44.1KHz Two tracks 96 KHz Four tracks 48KHz Sampling up/down Nominal Down 1 o/oo Up 1 o/oo Emphasis Source Select Analog Digital If Working mode = 96KHz Analog Digital Digital transfer...
  • Page 76 Function Keys def. FUNCTION KEYS MENU PRG key (in Rec Tone mute mode) Mic mute Disabled F1/REW Original Tone Tone mute Tone toggle Tone mute toggle (burst) Mic mute Shuttle mode Jog mode Locator mem 1 Locator mem 2 Locator mem 3 Locator mem 4 Go to last rec TC chase ON/OFF...
  • Page 77 Jog mode Locator mem 1 Locator mem 2 Locator mem 3 Locator mem 4 Go to last rec TC chase ON/OFF F5/REC Original Tone Tone mute Tone toggle Tone mute toggle (burst) Mic mute Shuttle mode Jog mode Locator mem 1 Locator mem 2 Locator mem 3 Locator mem 4...
  • Page 78 Power POWER MENU Led brightness HIGH Screen contrast ( manual adjustement ) Backlight MEDIUM HIGH Optical I/O Battery select NP-1 / 12V NP-1 / 13V NP-L40 / 14V External limit Analog Power ANALOG POWER MENU Input channels 1 Input channels 2 Input channels 3 Input channels 4 Outputs...
  • Page 79 User settings USER SETTINGS MENU User setting 1 Recall Store Name User setting 2 Recall Store Name User setting 3 Recall Store Name User setting 4 Recall Store Name Informations INFORMATIONS MENU General Information Software version Heads Mst serial # Trsp serial # Quartz type Screen type...
  • Page 82 STELLADAT II ACESSORY WIRING 22.06.1999 jmf 20 p ACC connector PLAY PLAY PAUSE PAUSE STOP STOP FRONT KEYBOARD +5V (100mA max) U LED (100 mA max) PRESENT MON L MON GND MON R WARNING : DO NOT CONNECT GND WITH MON GND...
  • Page 83 100nF SMD030 470pF 470pF SMD030 J2 MUST BE ASSEMBLED WITH 2 WASHER SX986830 AND SX980222 072082 DAT2_ACCESSORY PART NR NAME MATERIAL: DR BY: DATE: 20.2.1997 FINISH: CH BY: DATE: 28.02.1997 SCALE: AP BY: DATE: 22.02.1999 SONOSAX AUDIO EQUIPMENT CH-1162 ST-PREX...
  • Page 84 SMD030 ACCLV DGND DGND ACCSDA ACCSCL I2CINT ACCI2CINT ACCESSORY MONL MONR MONGND TO DIGITAL OUT 072082 DAT2_ACCESSORY PART NR NAME MATERIAL: DR BY: DATE: 28.02.1997 FINISH: CH BY: DATE: 28.02.1997 SCALE: AP BY: DATE: 28.02.1997 SONOSAX AUDIO EQUIPMENT CH-1162 ST-PREX...
  • Page 86 J5 TO ANALOG I/O J6 TO TRANSPORT UALIMSEL1 J7/J9 TO MASTER BOARD UALIMSEL0 BATTLOW 072112 DAT2_DISTRIBUTION_PCB PSUMES PART NR NAME MATERIAL: DR BY: DATE: 07.01.1997 FINISH: CH BY: DATE: 22.04.1997 EXTDC SCALE: AP BY: DATE: 29.07.1997 SONOSAX AUDIO EQUIPMENT ULITH CH-1162 ST-PREX ULEDSEL...
  • Page 87 Procedure to perform a Pic reset (power manager micro-controller) Please follow those steps: Remove the bottom cover (6 screws) Remove the 4-tracks board, which is held on the main board by two connectors Short-circuit on the main board the two Pic reset contacts (two soldering points) Put the 4-tracks board back in its place Screw the bottom cover Main...
  • Page 89 SONY 7030 Settings to “PULL DOWN” DAT Cassettes Recorded at 30 FPS Time Code at 48.048KHz: (The following data has been made available by: Eric Benton, Audio Systems Supervisor at MODERN VIDEOFILM in Burbank California.) Email to Eric Benton ebenton@ix.netcom.com With SONY Version 5.0 Software, the only Time Code that we can “PULL DOWN”...
  • Page 90 “[SEt dSP]” “cLoSE” “[SEt SP] “cLoSE” “[SEt Ed]” “cLoSE” “inPt” “00hr 00min 00sec 00fr” “outPt” “00hr 00min 00sec 00fr” “GAin rnG” “12 db” “inPGain” “00db 00db” “croSFAdE” “10” “Error” “cAution” “Au rEF” _ _ _ db _ _ _db “Au rEF-P” _ _ _ db _ _ _db [dSp Grd} “EnHancED”...
  • Page 91 To change menu settings on DAT, hold down the MENU key and rotate the search dial to get the desired menu in the display. Hold down the DATA key and rotate the search dial to set the desired function or Address flashing in the display. Press the set key to store. To properly position timecode within the Video frame, you must provide Video to the rear panel connector (do NOT set front panel sync switch to Video).
  • Page 92 “Sync nrr” “on” “rE-cHASE” “on-1” “cHASE- “PLAY” Au” “cHASE-S” “on” “[SEt Grd]” “EnHancED” “[SEt tc]” “cLoSE” “oPEn”: Gen out = “oFF”, tc rEGEn = on, tc dLY = d out “[SEt SYS]” “cLoSE” “oPEn”: [ sync Pb, LocAL, inPut-S, PAnEL-S ] = “EnAbLE” “[SEt dSP]”...

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