Samsung DSR-1/1P manual

 1996 by Sony Corporation 1 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 3-858-431- 13 (1) Digital Videocassette Recor der DSR-1/1P[...]

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Table of Contents 3 T able of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Chapter 3 Shooting Features ............................................................................. 7 Location and Function of P arts ..................................... 10 Power Supply ...............................................[...]

4 Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting —Recording Information for Editing Chapter 4 Time V alues — For Index of Recor ding Points Chapter 6 Menu —For Settings Switching Time V alue Indications .................................. 49 Resetting the Counter ........................................................ 49 Dis[...]

Table of Contents 5 Chapter 7 Maintenance Appendix Chapter 6 Menu (contin ued) —For Settings Selecting Audio Reference Le vel —Menu 213 ................. 68 Settting F ade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points —Menu 214 ............................... 68 Using Setup Add (for DSR-1 Only) —Menu 220 ............. 69 Using S[...]

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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 7 Features Chapter 1 Overview The DSR-1/1P is a dockable VCR that uses the DVCAM™ digital recording format. The DSR-1/1P can be combined with a DXC-D30/ D30P/D35/D35P digital video camera or a DXC-637/ 537A/327B series analog video camera. When docked with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P, the DSR-1/1P functions as [...]

Chapter 1 Overview 8 Chapter 1 Overview Features New Functions as D VCAM Digital Camcor der The following unique functions are available when you dock the DSR-1/1P with a DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P digital video camera. Freeze mix function This function superimposes a freeze-frame from the previous recorded scene to facilitate setting up the same framew[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 9 Several power supply options The DSR-1/1P can use the BP-L40/L60A Battery Pack (for about 75/150 minutes of continuous operation with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P). • With an optional DC-L1 Battery Adaptor, the DSR-1/ 1P can use the NP-1B Battery Pack (for about 60 minutes of continuous operation with the DXC-[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 10 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts P ower Supply Bottom view 1 Battery attachment interface Attach a battery pack or an AC-DN1/DN2A AC Adaptor. For information about fitting a battery pack or an AC adaptor, see “Power supply” (page 31). 2 DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female) This connector su[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 11 Displa y Section ∞ H MIN SEC FRM 1 dB 2 PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD CLIP TAPE BATT DIAG EF RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Li - -40 -30 -12 0 IP CL CONT OVER OVER -20 DVCAM F 8 32k F 8 48k Li IP CL CONT DVCAM 1 Display window The display window shows the following items. Use the LIGHT switch 4 to light up the display win[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 12 Chapter 1 Overview Indications in the display window (Continued) Location and Function of P ar ts Indication Description a Playback indication Appears during playback, fast forward or rewind with the time data display showing a time code or user bit value. b DATE indication Appears when the date or time is displayed in the tim[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 13 Indications in the display window (continued) This shows how many clip shots can still be recorded. Indication Index picture Cue point CLIP pppppp 51 pictures or more 101 points or more CLIP ppppp 41 to 50 pictures 81 to 100 points CLIP pppp 31 to 40 pictures 61 to 80 points CLIP ppp 21 to 30 pictures 41 to [...]

Chapter 1 Overview 14 Chapter 1 Overview DC OUT 12V DC IN LINE MIC +48V ON CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 TALLY LINE MIC +48V ON Input/Output Connectors Location and Function of P ar ts 1 TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC) This outputs time code signals from the built-in time code generator. When a time code signal is input to the TC IN connector 2 , th[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 15 3 GEN LOCK IN (gen lock video input) connector (BNC) When synchronizing the camera to an external signal, input a reference video signal (VBS or BS). 4 AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (phono jacks) These output the sound being recorded or played back. Connect to a stereo amplifier or video monitor’s audio i[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 16 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts Stops the tape. Recor ding/Playbac k Section EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW 1 EJECT button 6 Press this button to open the cassette holder. 2 Tape transport buttons and indicators These buttons transport the tape as shown below. Note During recording, none of these buttons operate[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 17 3 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording level adjustment for channels 1 and 2) knobs When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches 4 are set to MANUAL, these knobs adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 and 2. The audio levels are indicated in the display window. For details, see “ 1 Display [...]

Chapter 1 Overview 18 Chapter 1 Overview WARNING RESET (MENU SET) MENU ADVANCE SHIFT PRESET DATE/TIME ClipLink CONTINUE MONITOR SELECT BACK TALLY LIGHT DISPLAY AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN CH-2 CH-1 OFF ON MIX REGEN SET F-RUN R-RUN AUTO MANUAL CAM REAR ON OFF COUNTER TC U-BIT CH-1 CH-2 Location and Function of P ar ts Time Code Section 2 DISPL[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 19 Also, this button is used to change menu settings. For details on the VTR menu, see Chapter 6 “Menu”. 2 DISPLAY switch Switches time value indication shown in the display window. COUNTER: Shows the tape transport time in HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, and seconds). TC: Shows the time code value. U-BIT: Shows [...]

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Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 21 Inser ting and Replacing the Lithium Battery Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 1 Turn the POWER switch on. 2 Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and open the cover. 3 Take out the lithium battery. The DSR-1/1P u[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 22 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Inser ting and Replacing the Lithium Battery 4 Reverse step 3 to insert a replacement lithium battery. Make sure that the + symbol on the battery is facing you. 5 Close the battery cover.[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 23 This product can be used with the equipment shown below. Example System Configuration DXC-637/537/537A/327A/327B (or DXC-637P/537P/537AP/327AP/ 327BP) series Color Video Camera DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P Color Video Camera DSR-1/1P (this product) Col[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 24 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Mounting on Video Camera The DSR-1/1P is dockable with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P digital video camera or with a DXC-637/537/537A/327A/327B series analog video camera. Switch the camera connectors according to the camera to be used. Using a DXC-D[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 25 3 Attach the cover upside down. Make sure that the match mark lines up with the PRO76P DIGITAL indication. PRO76P DIGITAL Match mark Using the DXC-637/537/537A/327A/327B series camera Replace the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector with the PRO 50-pin [...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 26 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Mounting on Video Camera 2 Fit the projection on the bottom of the DSR-1/1P into the slot on the camera. 3 Slide the DSR-1/1P along the groove on the camera, and press firmly until fixed. 4 Tighten the two screws (M4 × 12) in the figure. M4 × [...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 27 5 Tighten the two screws (M4 × 6) to fix the shoulder pad. Note Slide the shoulder pad to its central position before tightening the screws. Otherwise the screws may not be properly fixed. M4 × 6 screws Removing from the camera Follow the proc[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 28 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Mounting on Video Camera 2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the camera in the same way. Removing the shoulder strap Press and pull up. While pressing here, move the clip downwards to release it from the fitting. PRESS[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 29 Connecting A udio System The DSR-1/1P is able to record sound not only from the microphone attached to the camera but also from a wireless microphone or an external audio system. Using a Wireless Micr ophone System When using the wireless microp[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 30 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment LINE MIC +48V ON AUDIO IN CAM REAR CH-1 CH-2 LINE MIC +48V ON AUDIO IN CAM REAR CH-1 CH-2 3 Connect an optional output cable into the OUTPUT connectors on the BTA-801 and either of the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. Connect the DC power (supplie[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 31 P o wer Supply The following power supplies can be used with the DSR-1/1P. • BP-L40/L60A lithium-ion battery pack • NP-1B Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L1 Battery Adaptor is required.) • BP-90A Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L90 Battery Adaptor i[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 32 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment • Compared to the BP-L40, the BP-L60A offers better performance at low temperatures. The BP-L60A is recommended for use at low temperature. • Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended. The BP-L40/L60A is free from memory effect. There is [...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 33 LOCK Detaching the battery pack Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead batteries If you use both an internal battery pack and an external battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same time, you can avoid breaks in operation due to the d[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment 34 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Using an A C P ower Sour ce The DSR-1/1P can be connected to an AC power source via an optional AC-550/550CE/DN1/DN2A or CMA-8A/8ACE AC adaptor. If you connect the DSR-1/1P to this adaptor while a battery is fitted, the power supply will automat[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 35 Cassettes f or the DSR-1/1P Chapter 3 Shooting The DSR-1/1P can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM and DV series metal tape cassettes. (To ensure high-quality playback, editing, and storage of recorded contents, we recommend using highly reliable DVCAM cassettes.) The following table lists the cassettes t[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 36 Chapter 3 Shooting Cassettes f or the DSR-1/1P Notes on using cassettes • Before storing the cassette, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side. The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to eusure a long-period storage[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 37 Checking the tape for slack Turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, close the cassette holder, and after about 10 seconds take it out. See page 39 on how to insert a cassette. Paper clip, etc. Reel[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 38 Chapter 3 Shooting This section describes basic shooting operations using the DSR-1/1P. Notes • When you will not perform ClipLink shooting, set the ClipLink function to oFF in the VTR menu. See page 67 for menu setting and see Chapter 5 for details of ClipLink shooting. • Before shooting, mount or connect any required equ[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 39 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder, and insert the cassette. Make sure that the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set to REC, then check for tape slack before loading the cassette. For details on handling cassettes, see “Cassettes for the DSR-1/1P” on page 35. Inserting a standard-size ca[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 40 Chapter 3 Shooting • Internal parts of the DSR-1/1P may become bent or otherwise damaged if you attempt to close the cassette holder after inserting a mini-size cassette in the wrong direction (such as with the cassette turned backside front so the reel holes face the cassette holder window or with the cassette turned sidewa[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 41 4 Display menu 212 and select the audio recording mode (two-channel mode or four-channel mode). For menu operation, see “Selecting Audio Recording Mode — Menu 212” (page 67). Note If you should switch audio modes during recording, the recordings at switching points prevent editing. Avoid changing the a[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 42 Chapter 3 Shooting Manually adjusting audio recording level 1 In step 3 above (“Shooting”), set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches to MANUAL (see page 40) . 2 While checking the audio level in the display window, turn the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knob for the channel being used for microphone or wireless microphone syste[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 43 This section describes the steps for recording several scenes continuously. If using the DSR-1/1P with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P, you can also perform back space editing while creating clips. For details, see Chapter 5 “ClipLink Shooting”. 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 (pages 38 to 41) in the procedure “Shooti[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 44 Chapter 3 Shooting If there is a long period before shooting the next scene Setting the camera’s power switch to ON SAVE can help you conserve on power and extend battery usage. However, since it takes time for the recording to start after pressing the VTR button, set up standby-on mode shortly beforehand by changing the cam[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 45 4 Press the PLAY button. The recorded contents are displayed on the viewfinder screen. 5 Press the STOP button when the tape reaches the position where the new recording will start (see the figure above) . This stops the tape. 6 Press the REC REVIEW button 1) on the camera or the RET button 1) on the lens. T[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 46 Chapter 3 Shooting Note If you turn the POWER switch off during recording, or when recording is paused, the DSR-1/1P automatically goes through its shut-down sequence, then powers off. When you next turn the POWER switch on, the DSR-1/ 1P automatically finds the point at which recording ended, and sets itself up so that you ca[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 47 Pla ybac k — Chec king Recor ded Contents Chec king the Recorded Contents Immediatel y After Shooting — Recor ding Revie w Immediately after shooting, you can use the recording review function to automatically rewind and play back the last 2 to 10 seconds of the recording to check the recorded contents. [...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 48 Chapter 3 Shooting 3 Press the PLAY button. This starts playback, during which a monochrome playback of the recording is shown in the camera’s viewfinder. Note If two or more series of index pictures are recorded separately on the tape, they may be played back at back space editing points. For details about index pictures, s[...]

Chapter 4 Time Values Chapter 4 Time Values 49 ∞ H MIN SEC 1 dB 2 PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD CLIP TAPE BATT DIAG EF RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Li - -40 -30 -12 0 IP CL CONT OVER OVER WARNING RESET (MENU SET) LIGHT DISPLAY ON OFF COUNTER TC U-BIT -20 DVCAM F 8 32k F 8 48k 2 1 ∞ H MIN SEC FRM 1 dB 2 PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD CLIP TAPE BATT DIAG EF RF SERVO [...]

Chapter 4 Time Values 50 Chapter 4 Time Values You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the time code. When using both the time code and user bits, set up the user bits first. If you set the time code first, the internal time code generator will r[...]

Chapter 4 Time Values Chapter 4 Time Values 51 This section describes the steps for setting time code recording methods for particular shooting conditions and setting initial values. When using both the time code and user bits, set up the user bits first. If you set the time code first, the internal time code generator will remain stopped while you[...]

Chapter 4 Time Values 52 Chapter 4 Time Values 6 Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desired running mode. Setting the Time Code V alue Restarting an interrupted recording Perform the following steps to make the time code continuous when the recording has been interrupted or when the cassette tape has been removed from the DSR-1/1P between shooting[...]

Chapter 4 Time Values Chapter 4 Time Values 53 Synchr onization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Loc k To edit and compile a recording that is shot using multiple camcorders, it is necessary to synchronize the video and time code of the various camcorders (by gen-lock). Note Synchronization with external time code signals (by gen-lock) may b[...]

Chapter 4 Time Values 54 Chapter 4 Time Values Loc king the Internal Time Code Generator to the Reference Time Code Perform the following steps to synchronize the DSR-1/ 1P’s internal time code generator to an external time code. 1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET. 2 Set the TC mode switch 2 to F-RUN. 3 Connect a reference time code and video s[...]

Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting 55 Recor ding Using ClipLink Function Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting The ClipLink function is intended to be used at various stages from recording to editing. When you record using this function, index pictures are automatically recorded along with the time code, scene number, and other data, all[...]

Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting 56 Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting Recor ding Using ClipLink Function Note When CONT appears, regardless of the setting of the TC mode switch 1, the time code generator automatically enters REGEN mode. Consequently, you cannot freely specify a time code nor can you use the external synchronization (genlock) function. 5 To st[...]

Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting 57 Notes • During recording pause, pressing the STOP/PLAY/F FWD/REW buttons, performing edit search (with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P), or ejecting the cassette will interrupt the ClipLink shooting. With this state, it is impossible to start back space editing using ClipLink function. (The Cli[...]

Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting 58 Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting During recording pause in ClipLink mode, pressing the STOP/PLAY/F FWD/REW buttons, performing edit search (with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P), or ejecting the cassette will interrupt the ClipLink shooting. With this state, it is impossible to start back space editing using ClipLink function. ([...]

Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting 59 5 Press the VTR button on the camera or the lens. This starts the recording function. 6 When the recording is finished, set recording pause mode (or specify a Mark OUT point). The time code (HH:MM:SS), scene number (serial number of scene during which recording was stopped) and other data f[...]

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Chapter 6 Menu Chapter 6 Menu 61 You can use the VTR menu to make the following settings. Contents of the VTR Menu Chapter 6 Menu Operation Menu No. Real time clock and calendar settings Cumulative hour counts: • Head drum operating hours • Tape transport hours • Operating (power-on) hours Frame mode selection for time code (DSR-1 only) 204 P[...]

Chapter 6 Menu 62 Chapter 6 Menu VTR Menu Operation 1 Press the MENU button. “DIAG” appears in the display window and the time data display in the display window switches to the menu display. 101 1996 Menu No. (blinking) Year (factory-set to 1996) 2 Press the ADVANCE button repeatedly until the desired menu appears. 3 Press the SHIFT button. Th[...]

Chapter 6 Menu Chapter 6 Menu 63 Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Cloc k and Calendar 1 Display menu 101 and press the SHIFT button. The current calendar setting appears in the setting mode format (yyyymmdd). Example: October 8, 1996 Note The first two digits of the year setting cannot be changed. 2 Use the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons to set the desire[...]

Chapter 6 Menu 64 Chapter 6 Menu 1 Display menu 204. The menu number and the current frame mode setting are shown. Example: dF (drop-frame mode) If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu. 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the frame mode start blinking, then press the ADVANCE button. This switches the frame m[...]

Chapter 6 Menu Chapter 6 Menu 65 Example: 8 minutes If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu. 2 Press the SHIFT button until the standby-on period starts blinking, then press the ADVANCE button. Each press of the ADVANCE button changes the setting as follows. 08 (factory setting) n 01 n 03 n 05 3 Press the[...]

Chapter 6 Menu 66 Chapter 6 Menu 6 Press the VTR button on the camera or lens. Test recording starts. The display changes as shown below during recording. (The hyphen following “At” moves to right.) After about 1 minute, the tape is rewound to the recording start position and playback starts. The following is displayed during playback. 7 Check [...]

Chapter 6 Menu Chapter 6 Menu 67 211 on Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function This setting must be made when not using the ClipLink function. For details of the ClipLink function, see Chapter 5 “ClipLink Shooting”. 1 Display menu 211. The ClipLink function is factory-set to on. If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to[...]

Chapter 6 Menu 68 Chapter 6 Menu VTR Menu Operation Menu 213 Selecting A udio Reference Le vel The audio reference level can be set to either of the following. –20 dB (factory setting for DSR-1) or –18 dB (factory setting for DSR-1P): Audio reference level for professional use –12 dB: Audio reference level commonly used for consumer DV (The m[...]

Chapter 6 Menu Chapter 6 Menu 69 Menu 220 Using Setup Add (f or DSR-1 Only) Use this menu to add setup to the playback video signals. For details on the setup add or setup remove, see “How to use the setup add/setup remove” on the right. 1 Display menu 220. The setup add is factory-set to oFF. If the setting does not need to be changed, press t[...]

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Chapter 7 Maintenance Chapter 7 Maintenance 71 Cleaning the Video Heads Chapter 7 Maintenance Always use the special-purpose Sony DVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads. Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads. Note The DVM-12CL Clean[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance 72 Chapter 7 Maintenance W arning System When the DSR-1/1P is powered on, or if a fault occurs during operation, a warning is given in the following ways: • By warning indications in the display window. • By means of the WARNING indicator together with a warning tone from the speaker or earphone. • By the warning indicat[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance Chapter 7 Maintenance 73 Condensation If you move the VCR suddenly from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a very humid location, condensation may form on the head drum. If the VCR is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum, and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Take the following steps to [...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance 74 Chapter 7 Maintenance Troubleshooting chart T r oubleshooting You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an apparent problem; always double-check before sending the unit for repair. If a problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Symptoms Cause Remedy The unit does not power on when you turn the POWER switch on[...]

Chapter 7 Maintenance Chapter 7 Maintenance 75 Troubleshooting chart (continued) Symptoms Cause Remedy The time code setting is not possible. At the recording, the ClipLink function is set to on (meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed) in menu 211, CONT is displayed in the display window and the time code generator is in the REGEN mode. Only the REGE[...]

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Appendix Appendix 77 Notes on Use Appendix Use and storage locations Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places: • Where it is subject to extremes of temperature (outside 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)). • Note that in summer the temperature in a car with the windows closed can reach 50°C (122°F). • Very damp or dusty places. [...]

Appendix 78 Appendix Specifications General Power requirements 12 V DC +5 –1 V AC-550/550CE/DN1/DN2A or CMA-8A/8ACE AC adaptor is usable. Power consumption 12 W (10 W in recording mode with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/ D35P) Continuous recording time Approx. 75 minutes (with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P and BP-L40 battery pack) Operating temperature 0 °C [...]

Appendix Appendix 79 Output connectors AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 (phono jack) –10 dBu, 47 k Ω VIDEO OUT (BNC) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω S VIDEO OUT (DIN 4-pin) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω TC OUT (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω DC OUT (XLR 4-pin, female) EARPHONE (mini-jack) 8 Ω , variable – ∞ to –15.5 dBu Accessories supplied Shoulder strap (1) Connector cap (1) Lithium[...]

Appendix 80 Appendix Glossary Composite video signal A composite video signal includes a video signal, burst signal, and sync signal. Condensation Condensation refers to tiny droplets of water that can appear in a device, such as in the tape transport system. When condensation occurs on a video head drum, the tape may stick to the drum, which can d[...]

Index 81 Index A A C power source ................................... 34 AD V ANCE button ................................. 19 for checking ClipLink remaining .... 56 for menu operation ................. 62 to 69 for time code v alue setting .............. 51 for user bit value setting .................. 50 ALARM knob ..............................[...]

82 Index Index Index N, O Notes on use .......................................... 77 P PCM digital audio ................................... 7 Playback (checking recorded contents) .......................................... 47 color ................................................. 48 monochrome .................................... 47 recording rev[...]

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