Sony DSR-70 manuale d’uso

Digital Videocassette Recor der 3-865-064- 13(1) DSR-70/70P Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.  1998 by Sony Corporation[...]

T able of Contents 2 Table of Contents Owner’ s Record The model and serial numbers are located in the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. W ARNING T o prevent fire or shoc k hazar d, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. [...]

Table of Contents 3 T ab le of Contents Chapter1 Overview Features ............................................................................. 9 Location and Function of P ar ts ..................................... 13 Display Panel ....................................................................... 14 Control Panel ..........................[...]

T able of Contents 4 Table of Contents Chapter3 Editing (Continued) Setting Edit P oints .......................................................... 50 Setting Edit Points ................................................................ 50 Checking Edit Points ............................................................ 52 Cuing Up Edit Points .....[...]

Table of Contents 5 Chapter5 Special Editing and Recor ding/Playbac k Special Editing ................................................................ 75 Quick Editing ....................................................................... 75 Continuous Editing .............................................................. 77 Manual Editing .......[...]

T able of Contents 6 Table of Contents Chapter7 Setup Menu Menu System Configuration ........................................ 101 Basic Menu .................................................................... 101 Items in the Basic Menu ..................................................... 101 Basic Menu Operations ................................[...]

Table of Contents 7 Chapter9 Maintenance and T r oubleshooting Condensation ................................................................ 127 Head Cleaning ............................................................... 127 P eriodic Maintenance ................................................... 128 T r oubleshooting ...........................[...]

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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 9 Chapter 1 Over vie w Features The DSR-70/70P is a 1 / 4 -inch digital videocassette recorder using the DVCAM TM digital recording format. It uses a component video system, with separate luminance and chrominance signals and digital processing to realize a stable, high image quality. This unit is lightweight a[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 10 Chapter 1 Overview Playback compatibility with DV format A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR can be played back on this unit. (It is not possible, however, to play back cassettes recorded in LP mode.) Support for two cassette sizes There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and mini.[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 11 Internal timecode generator and reader An internal timecode generator and reader enables timecode compliant with SMPTE/EBU format to be recorded and played back. This allows editing to single frame precision. Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an external device is also possible. High-speed se[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 12 Chapter 1 Overview Features Sequential recording Combining two DSR-70/70P units allows you to perform sequential recording from one unit to another. Using two cassettes repeatedly, the last six hours of recording is always available (using 184 minute tapes). When you renew the cassette about ev[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 13 This unit is comprised of the parts shown in the figure below. Location and Function of P ar ts How to open the display panel Slide the lock release switch and pick up the display panel. Display panel (see page 14) Control panel (see page 16) Front control section (see page 22) Rear panel (see page 24) Top p[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 14 Chapter 1 Overview 1 LCD monitor Displays the playback or E-E pictures 1) . Time data, status information, and setup menus, etc. are superimposed on the LCD monitor. 2 BRIGHT (brightness)/CONTRAST knob Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the LCD monitor 1 . Adjustments have no effect on the [...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 15 8 Audio level meter Displays the recording and playback audio levels of two (CH-1/2 or CH-3/4) of the four audio channels (CH-1 to CH-4), as selected with the METER switch 7 . 9 UP and DOWN buttons Press to make settings in the sub LCD menu. For more information about the sub LCD menu, see “Sub LCD Menu Ho[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 16 Chapter 1 Overview Control P anel OFF ON ON OFF LOCAL REC INHI REMOTE INT EXT MENU TC CHARACTER SET AUDIO IN VIDEO CH1,1/2 CH2,3/4 AUDIO TRIM LIST MARK CLIP LINK ENTRY SHIFT IN OUT ASSEMBLE INSERT TC –+ DELETE EJECT REW PLA Y F FWD SE RVO CH-1/2 CH-3/4 PREROLL REC SEQ EDIT METER REC INHI REVE[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 17 1 PREROLL button Press to run the tape up to the preroll point (located in advance of the IN point by the amount of the preroll time). You can set the preroll time using setup menu item 001 (page 102) . You can set the state of the unit at the end of preroll by using setup menu item 401 (page 108) . By press[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 18 Chapter 1 Overview 4 EDIT button Press together with the PLAY button 9 to perform manual editing. To monitor E-E mode You can monitor input signals in E-E mode by pressing this button from stop mode. The button lights when pressed, and the input signals selected with the ASSEMBLE or INSERT butt[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 19 OFF ON ON OFF LOCAL REC INHI REMOTE INT EXT MENU TC CHARACTER SET VIDEO CH1,1/2 CH2,3/4 AUDIO ASSEMBLE INSERT TC EJECT REW PLA Y F FWD SE RVO CH-1/2 CH-3/4 PREROLL REC SEQ EDIT METER REC INHI ) 0 r p 6 4 STOP ST ANDBY !£ PLAYER/RECORDER buttons and indicators When two DSR-70/70P units are combined and conne[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 20 Chapter 1 Overview OFF ON ON OFF LOCAL REC INHI REMOTE INT EXT MENU TC CHARACTER SET A UDIO IN VIDEO CH1,1/2 CH2,3/4 AUDIO TRIM LIST MARK CLIP LINK ENTR Y SHIFT IN OUT ASSEMBLE INSERT TC –+ DELETE EJECT REW PLA Y SE RVO PREROLL REC SEQ REC INHI PLAYER 0 r 6 4 A UTO EDIT PREVIEW REVIEW Use two[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 21 4 AUDIO IN button In insert editing, press this button together with the ENTRY/SHIFT button 5 to set audio IN point separately from video IN point (audio split editing). After setting audio IN points, you can press this button alone to display them in the sub LCD. 5 ENTRY/SHIFT button Press together with the[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 22 Chapter 1 Overview PRESET: Preset to fixed levels. Levels cannot be adjusted with the level adjustment knobs. VARIABLE: Levels adjustable with level adjustment knobs. This allows you to adjust the levels while viewing the audio level meters in E-E mode. For more information about switching to E[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 23 3 SET UP/BLACK LEVEL knob Adjusts the setup level (for DSR-70) or the black level (for DSR-70P). This knob is a push switch. When you press it to bring it into the raised position, the setting becomes VARIABLE. When you press it again to depress it, the setting returns to PRESET. PRESET: This is the normal s[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 24 Chapter 1 Overview Analog audio/video input and output section 2 BREAKER button When excess power flows inside the unit, the breaker activates to protect the circuits by automatically shutting down the power. After inspecting and adjusting the unit, press this button. If there is no further tro[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 25 3 AUDIO INPUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR 3- pin, female) Input the analog audio signals of input channels 1 and 2. 4 AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/3 and CH-2/4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, male) Output the audio signals of the channels selected with the LINE OUT in the sub LCD menu. You can select two combinations of output si[...]

Location and Function of P ar ts Chapter 1 Overview 26 Chapter 1 Overview Optional board/timecode/remote control/power input and output section 1 REMOTE connector 2 TC IN connector 3 DC IN connector 4 TC OUT connector AUDIO INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO REMOTE REF. INPUT IN OUT DC IN OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT MONITOR TC IN TC OUT CH-1 CH-2 1 2(SUPER) AUDIO OUT R-Y[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 27 SDTI(QSDI) IN SDTI(QSDI) OUT 12 SDI IN SDI OUT IN/OUT switch R-Y B-Y Y OUT IN Connector of the DSBK-140 DV IN/OUT (DV input/output) connector (6- pin IEEE1394 connector): This connector is i.LINK compatible. Connect to another DSR-70/70P unit or a consumer DV camera to carry out such operations as recording [...]

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Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 29 Chapter 2 P ower Preparations and Connections P o wer Preparations This unit can be powered by batteries or AC power. Example battery packs and AC adaptors that can be used are shown below. Note If you attach or remove batteries or AC adaptors incorrectly, [...]

Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 30 Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Notes about battery usage • Before using the batteries, be sure to charge them fully with the special battery charger. Refer to the operating instructions of your battery charger for more information about how to charge the batteries. ?[...]

Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 31 To remove the battery pack With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-L60(A)/L90(A) out. Using the BP-90(A) Battery Pac k Different battery adaptors are used when mounting the BP-90(A) on the top panel of this unit and when connecting it the DC IN connector. Th[...]

Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 32 Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 2 Attach the DC-L90 to the top panel of this unit. Use the same method that you use to attach the BP-L60(A)/L90(A). For details, see “To attach the battery pack” on page 30. To connect to the DC IN connector Use the DC-210 Battery Ada[...]

Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 33 To use the AC-550/550CE As shown in the following figure, connect the AC-550/550CE to the AC power source and turn it on. When you connect AC power, the power supply automatically switches to the AC power from a battery pack mounted on the top panel of the [...]

Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 34 Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 1 Remove the cover of the battery connector. 2 Insert the V-wedge shoe on the AC-DN2A in the V-groove on one unit and slide the AC-DN2A until the battery charging connector is connected to the battery connector. 3 Use the DC power cord (s[...]

Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 35 System Configuration The figure below shows example equipment that can be connected to this unit. i.LINK (DSBK-140) a) i.LINK (DSBK-140) a) SDI(DSBK-160) a) Component (DSBK-170) a) SDTI(QSDI) (DSBK-150) a) SDTI(QSDI) (DSBK-150) a) DVCAM camcorder DVCAM cass[...]

Power Preparations Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections 36 Chapter 2 Power Preparations and Connections Connections f or Cut Editing Using T wo DSR-70/ 70P Units — i.LINK Connections (Optional DSBK-140 Required) For a cut editing system using two DSR-70/70P units with an i.LINK interface, the following figure shows an example of the conne[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 37 Chapter 3 Editing Sequence of Editing Operations The following is a typical sequence of cut editing operations carried out using two DSR-70/70P units as a pair of player and recorder. Sequence of Operations See Making necessary settings “Settings for Editing” (page 38) Insert cassettes. • Insert a casset[...]

Settings f or Editing Chapter 3 Editing 38 Chapter 3 Editing Settings f or Editing When using two units of the DSR-70/70P as a pair of recorder and player in an editing system, set the recorder and player as follows. Basically, the same recorder settings and player settings apply when you use a DSR 70/ 70P unit as a stand-alone recorder or player. [...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 39 3 Use the COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to be used. Each press of the button cycles through three options in the sub LCD: CNT, TC, and UB. 4 When the time data selected in step 3 is timecode (TC), use the TC INT/EXT switch to select the type of timecode. 5 Select the formats of video an[...]

Settings f or Editing Chapter 3 Editing 40 Chapter 3 Editing To select an input audio signal format Press the sub LCD operation button F3, highlighting the input audio signal indication, then press the UP button or the DOWN button repeatedly until the input audio signal indication corresponding to the desired audio signal appears in the sub LCD. Se[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 41 7 Use the AUDIO INPUT PRESET/VARIABLE switch and the AUDIO INPUT CH 1 to CH-4 level adjustment knobs to adjust the audio input levels. Watching the audio level meter, adjust the levels so that the meter does not indicate higher values than 0 dB when the audio signals are at their maximum. Pla y er Settings Mak[...]

Settings f or Editing Chapter 3 Editing 42 Chapter 3 Editing 2 Set the POWER switch to ON, then make the following checks. When the unit is powered, the POWER indicator lights and the sub LCD home page appears in the sub LCD. Check Indication/What to do Enough battery power remaining? Check the remaining battery power indication. If “BATT” is f[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 43 Handling Cassettes This unit can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes listed below. The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/ playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes. Notes • If you insert an in[...]

Handling Casettes Chapter 3 Editing 44 Chapter 3 Editing 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 ensure a long-period storage of the tape[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 45 Loading/Ejecting Cassettes To load a cassette 1 With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button. The control panel lifts up and the cassette compartment opens. 2 Load a cassette in the direction shown in the figure. The message “CASSETTE OUT” displayed on the LCD monitor changes to “TAPE UNTHREAD”. No[...]

Handling Casettes Chapter 3 Editing 46 Chapter 3 Editing To eject the cassette 1 With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button. The control panel lifts up and the cassette compartment opens. 2 Remove the cassette and close the control panel. Notes • Do not shut the display panel while the control panel is still open. Doing so may damage the lo[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 47 Selecting an Edit Mode When you use two DSR-70/70P units, you can do two types of editing: assemble editing and insert editing. This section provides an outline of each type and explains how to select an edit mode. In the subsequent explanation of editing operations in this chapter, illustrations of a pair of [...]

Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 48 Chapter 3 Editing Inser t Editing In insert editing, you insert video, audio, and timecode at desired positions on an already recorded tape. You can insert all three types of data at the same time, or insert one of the types separately. Note Before you use an unrecorded tape in insert editing, video signa[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 49 Finding Edit P oints —Sear ch Playback in search mode using the jog and shuttle dials allows finding edit points quickly. Jog mode Playback speed is determined by the rotation speed of the jog dial between ±1 times normal speed. Rotate the dial in the clockwise direction to search in the forward direction, [...]

Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 50 Chapter 3 Editing Setting Edit Points In editing operations, there are four edit points: an IN point and an OUT point on the recorder side, and an IN point and an OUT point on the player side. As soon as you set three of the edit points, the fourth edit point is calculated automatically. In insert editing[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 51 2 Press the IN button together with the ENTRY/SHIFT button at the point you want to set as the IN point. Press the OUT button together with the ENTRY/SHIFT button at the point you want to set as the OUT point. The IN and OUT points are set, and the IN and OUT buttons light. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the record[...]

Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 52 Chapter 3 Editing Chec king Edit P oints You can check the time data of edit points and the duration between two edit points by displaying them in the sub LCD. To display the time data of edit points Press the recorder side or player side IN or OUT button. While the button remains pressed, the time data f[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 53 Cuing Up Edit P oints You can cue up any edit point, or cue up a position located a specified amount of time before the edit start point (preroll). To set the preroll time Using the setup menu item 001, specify how many seconds (the preroll time) in advance of the edit start point to set the preroll point. The[...]

Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 54 Chapter 3 Editing To preroll the tape Press the recorder side or player side PREROLL button. The tape runs to the preroll point, located in advance of the edit start point by the specified amount of time, and then stops. Previewing Edit Results When you finish setting the edit points, the PREVIEW button f[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 55 To stop a preview Press the STOP button on the recorder. The tape stops when the button was pressed. Modifying Edit P oints Once you set edit points, you can delete them or modify them as required in units of one frame. When edit points have been set incorrectly, for example when an OUT point is located before[...]

Selecting an Edit Mode Chapter 3 Editing 56 Chapter 3 Editing To modify edit points slightly Proceed as follows. 1 While pressing the recorder side or player side IN or OUT button, depending on the edit point that you want to modify, press a TRIM button (+/MARK or –/LIST) on the same side of the control panel. The edit point time data is displaye[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 57 Executing an Edit Outline of Editing Operations The figure below shows how the recorder and player operate during edit. Monitoring signals during an edit Just as during a preview, you can see the video in the recorder side LCD monitor and listen to the audio through the recorder side speaker. The figure below [...]

Executing an Edit Chapter 3 Editing 58 Chapter 3 Editing Star ting an Edit To start an edit, press the AUTO EDIT button. The AUTO EDIT button is lit during an edit. It goes out when the edit finishes. To stop an edit Press the ENTRY/SHIFT button together with the OUT button. The edit ends, and the point where you pressed the buttons becomes the OUT[...]

Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 3 Editing 59 Redoing an Edit Edit point data is retained even after you execute an edit, until you set new edit points. You can redo an edit after modifying the edit point data. 1 Press the recorder side DELETE button together with the ENTRY/ SHIFT button. 2 Modify the edit points. See “To Modify edit points slightly” [...]

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Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 61 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Men u Setting Time Data This unit provides the following timecode functions: • Setting, displaying, recording, and playing back timecode and user bit values • Outputting the timecode read from the tape as an analog timecode (LTC) signal [...]

62 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Information displayed The figure below shows the time data and operation status that can be superimposed. Note The example above shows the factory default configuration. You can use setup menu item 005 to display a different type of time data in the second line as well. Fo[...]

Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 63 5 Operating mode The ■ mark, indicating an auto editing segment, may appear at the rightmost position. The contents displayed other than the ■ mark are listed below. a) “+2.0” in the left box is an example of playback speed indication. Setting an Initial V alue and[...]

64 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 2 Press the HOLD button. The first digit of the time data (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in the sub LCD begins to flash. To set all digits to 0 Press the RESET button. 3 Confirm the JOG indicator lights, and select jog mode if not. (Shuttle mode is not recommendable.) 4 Se[...]

Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 65 Synchr onizing the Internal Timecode Generator With an External Signal — External Loc k You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this unit by inputting an external timecode signal (LTC). To synchronize to an external timecode signal Connect the external tim[...]

66 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 1 Time data indication Shows the type of time data being displayed. TC: Timecode UB: User bits CNT: Counter count 2 Audio mode indication This shows the mode in which audio is recorded. 2/48k: two-channel, 48 kHz mode 4/32k: four-channel, 32 kHz mode – – : recording mo[...]

Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 67 5 Remaining battery power display Displays the remaining battery power on a scale of seven levels. When the power is nearly exhausted, the BATT display flashes. When the power is completely exhausted, a flashing E (End) appears. Regarding the remaining battery power indica[...]

68 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu UP P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE P AGE A U-1 A U-2 b) b) P AGE b) F1 F2 F3 F4 F4 MIX/ SWP P AGE 01 : 23 : 45 : 01 AU-1 2/48k ANALOG CMPST F1 F2 F3 F4 Audio 1-1 Audio 2-1 Audio 1-2 Audio 1-3 Home Home Video Home IN OUT General settings (1) a) When the unit[...]

Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 69 To select an item Display the page that contains the item you want to select, then press F1 to F4, that is located in the same column as the item. The selected item is highlighted. Press the button repeatedly until the item that you want to select is highlighted. To change[...]

70 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Input and Output Settings f or Video and A udio Signals – – Sub LCD Menu Using the sub LCD menu, you can make settings related to the input and output of video and audio signals. For more information about basic sub LCD menu operations, see section “Sub LCD Menu Basi[...]

Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 71 Audio settings page 1-3 Item Setting LINE OUT Select channels 1/2 or 3/4 as the line out channels. MONI.VR Select ENA for an output level determined according to the setting of the PB AUDIO PRESET/VARIABLE switch of the control panel, or DIS for a fixed output level. MONIT[...]

72 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Input and Output Settings f or Video and A udio Signals –– Sub LCD Menu Input mixing settings page By pressing F1 to F3, you can make the following three settings for mixing of input signals in audio channels 1 and 2. The selected setting is highlighted. To select inpu[...]

Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu 73 General Settings P ag es of the Sub LCD Men u There are general settings pages (1) and (2). General settings page (1) 1 PRESET/REGEN (regenerate) setting Selects the value set in the internal timecode generator. PRESET: Preset the initial value of the timecode generated by[...]

74 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu LIGHTSW SUB BA T–END 1 1.0 BA T–TYP AUTO BA T–NE 1 1.3 BACKLGT NORMAL General settings page (2) 3 BAT-END setting 4 BAT-NE setting 5 LIGHTSW setting 1 BACKLGT (back light) setting Set to HIGH to increase the brightness of the LCD monitor back light. 2 BAT-TYP (batter[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 75 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Special Editing 3 3 5 2,4 1 1 AUDIO IN TRIM LIST MARK CLIP LINK ENTRY SHIFT IN OUT –+ DELETE AUT O EDIT PREVIEW REVIEW AUDIO IN TRIM LIST MARK CLIP LINK ENTRY SHIFT IN OUT –+ DELETE AUT O EDIT PRE[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 76 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 1 Stop the tapes at the points where you want to set the recorder side and player side IN points. 2 Press the recorder side PREVIEW button. A preview starts. The points selected in step 1 are set as the IN points, and the IN buttons of the recorder [...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 77 When you execute multiple edits in succession, you can edit from the second time on by setting the IN and OUT points of the player side only. After execution of an edit, the recorder returns automatically to the OUT point. Therefore, the recorder si[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 78 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 1 Press the RECORDER button, lighting the indicator. 2 Use the jog or shuttle dial to find the point where the edit will start (the recorder IN point), and stop the tape slightly in advance of this point. 3 Select the edit mode. 4 Press the PLAY but[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 79 This section describes recording of external input signals using this unit as a recorder. Notes • When two DSR-70/70P units are combined, set both REMOTE/LOCAL switches to LOCAL. • When controlling this unit from the editing control unit connect[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 80 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback When you combine two DSR-70/70P units, you can perform sequential recording from one unit to another. (In the following explanation of two-unit sequential recording, the controlling unit is referred to as the recorder and the controlled unit as the [...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 81 To stop sequential recording Sequential recording stops in the following cases. • When a tape transport button (PLAY, STOP, F FWD, REW) or a search button is pressed during recording. • If the cassette is not exchanged when the EJECT button flas[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 82 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback T w o-Input Switched Video Recording (Optional DSBK-180/ 180P Required) With the optional DSBK-180/180P Dual Video Input Board installed, you can record, switching between the video signals output by two cameras. (Audio signals are not switched.) Fo[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 83 4 While watching the LCD monitor display, when you wish to switch the display, hold down the +/ MARK button and press the –/LIST button. The display on the LCD monitor as well as the picture being recorded is switched. 5 To stop recording, press t[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 84 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Recording 4 If “NG” is displayed on the LCD monitor, adjust the SC PHASE (subcarrier phase) of the camera to shorten the horizontal bar (representing the magnitude of SC PHASE difference between the two cameras) appearing by the “NG” indicat[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 85 Digitall y Dubbing Signals in D VCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140 or DSBK-150 Required) In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to digitally dub signals in DVCAM format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 86 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback • SYSTEM MENU screen displayed when using the SDTI(QSDI) interface (DSBK-150) Note When neither the DSBK-140 nor the DSBK-150 is installed in the unit, the setup menu appears instead of the system menu. In explaining the subsequent steps of this o[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 87 5 Press the SET button. The recording tape and source tape are both automatically wound back to the beginning, and dubbing starts. At the same time, the screen changes as follows. To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress Press the STOP b[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 88 Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Pla ybac k This section describes playback of tapes performed using this unit as a player. Notes • When two DSR-70/70P units are combined, set both REMOTE/LOCAL switches to LOCAL. • When controlling this unit from the editing control unit connec[...]

Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter 5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback 89 T w o-Unit Synchronous Pla ybac k Connecting two DSR-70/70P units and synchronizing their tape transport, you can carry out two-unit synchronous playback with an accuracy of ±0 frame. For equipment/signal connections and basic settings, see the sec[...]

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Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 91 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Overview of ClipLink Operation The ClipLink function provides the following. • Displaying ClipLink log data • Cueing up to Mark IN/OUT points and cue points • Rewriting ClipLink log data (reel numbers, Mark IN/ OUT points, and OK/NG status only) • Crea[...]

Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 92 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Displa ying ClipLink Log Data To display ClipLink log data, hold down the ENTRY/ SHIFT button and press the TRIM –/LIST button. The following ClipLink log data list appears in the monitor. To return to the original monitor display To exit from the ClipLink log data list and return to th[...]

Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 93 Cuing Up to Mark IN/OUT and Cue P oints Cuing Up to An y Desired P osition To cue up to the point specified by the data item selected on the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows. 1 Using the jog/shuttle dial, move the selection mark (asterisk) to the desired data item on the ClipLin[...]

Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 94 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation You can rewrite the reel number, Mark IN/OUT points and OK/NG status included in the ClipLink log data. Changing the Reel Number To change the reel number of the data item selected on the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows. 1 Using the jog/shuttle dial, move the selection mark (as[...]

Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 95 1 Using the jog/shuttle dial, move the selection mark (asterisk) to the desired data item on the ClipLink log data list. The Mark IN point address is stored as the IN point and the Mark OUT point address is stored as the OUT point. At the same time, IN button and the OUT button light. 2 P[...]

Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 96 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 5 Hold down the STOP button and press the SET button. This returns to the original ClipLink log data list. Note If you carry out step 5 skipping step 4 , the original ClipLink log data list appears again on the monitor and, in this case, the OK/NG status is not rewritten. Rewriting ClipLi[...]

Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 97 Adding to/Deleting Fr om ClipLink Log Data You can add new Mark IN/OUT point data to the ClipLink log data or delete Mark IN/OUT point data from the ClipLink log data. Adding Mark IN/OUT P oints Set the setup menu item 129 (CLIPLINK) to ON beforehand, then proceed as follows. For informat[...]

Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 98 Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Adding to/Deleting Fr om ClipLink Log Data 2 Holding down the DELETE button, press the TRIM+/MARK button. The specified data disappears from the ClipLink log data list. 3 Holding down the ENTRY/SHIFT button, press the TRIM+/MARK button. Note If you exit from the ClipLink log data list ski[...]

Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation Chapter 6 ClipLink Operation 99 A utomaticall y Creating Ne w ClipLink Log Data To erase ClipLink log data After displaying the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows. 1 Holding down the DELETE button, press the TRIM–/LIST button. The data shown on the ClipLink log data list disappears. 2 Holding down the ENTRY/SH[...]

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Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 101 Chapter 7 Setup Men u Menu System Configuration The menu system of this unit comprises the basic menu and extended menu. • Basic menu This menu is used to make settings relating, for example, to the following. – the digital hours meter – the preroll time – the character information superimposed [...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu 102 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Basic Menu Item number Item name Settings 001 PREROLL TIME 0S... 5S ...30S: Set the preroll time to between 0 and 30 seconds in steps of 1 second. A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing. 002 a) CHARACTER H-POSITION Adjust the horizontal screen position of th[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 103 Item number Item name Item name 011 a) CHARACTER V- SIZE Determine the vertical size of character information (timecode, etc.) which is superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector and displayed on the LCD monitor. × 1 : Standard size × 2 : 2 times standard size 014 SEQUENTIAL RECO[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu 104 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Basic Menu Basic Menu Operations This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings. Displaying the menus Press the MENU button. The setting of the currently selected menu item appears in the LCD monitor and sub LCD. Output from the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector When the co[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 105 Changing a menu item setting value To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item use the following procedure. 1 Holding down the search button, turn the jog or shuttle dial. The setting value changes at a rate depending on the shuttle dial angle or on the jog dial rotation speed. 2 Wh[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu 106 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended Menu Extended Menu Items in the Extended Menu The extended menu contains the following items. In the Settings column of the table, the factory default settings are underlined. Item number Item name Settings 101 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE Select how the unit enters the search mode. DIAL: T[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 107 Item number Item name Settings 125 AUTO REW Select whether to rewind the tape automatically when recording or playback reaches the end of a tape. DIS: Do not rewind the tape automatically. ENA: Rewind the tape automatically. 128 PAUSE FUNCTION Select whether to use the search button as a pause button. O[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu 108 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended Menu Item number Item name Settings 317 AUDIO EDIT MODE Specify the type of editing for audio signals. CUT: Cut editing (discontinuity in audio signal may result at the editing point, causing noise.) FADE: Fade out and fade in IN OUT 318 EDIT RETRY When editing with two DSR-70/70P units, set fo[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 109 Item number Item name Settings 605 TCG REGEN MODE Select the signal to be regenerated when the time code generator is in the regeneration mode (i.e., when the PRESET/REGEN item in the sub LCD menu general settings page is set to REGEN, or the unit is in automatic edit mode). TC&UB: Both the timecode[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu 110 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended Menu Item number Item name Settings 708 CHROMA PHASE ROTATION MODE Select the phase rotation mode for chroma phase control. The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video, S video, SDI (when the DSBK-160 is installed) and component video (when the DSBK- 17[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 111 Item number Item name Settings 801 DIGITAL JOG SOUND Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback. OFF: Do not adjust the audio playback speed. ON: Adjust the audio playback speed. Menu items in the 800s, relating to audio control 811 AUDIO REFERENCE LEVEL Select the audio refe[...]

Chapter 7 Setup Menu 112 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended Menu Extended Menu Operations To use the extended menu, set basic menu item 999 MENU GRADE to ENHAN beforehand. In the extended menu, you can carry out the same operations as in the basic menu except setting of sub- items. To set sub-items Operate as follows. 1 Confirm the JOG indicator lights.[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 113 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Reference Video Signals f or Analog Signal Editing In order to provide stable video and audio signals for analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base corrector (TBC) to operate correctly. To ensure this, input a reference vide[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 114 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or Digital Nonlinear Editing Using SDTI (QSDI) Interface (Optional DSBK-150 Required) This unit can be connected to an ES-7 EditStation to configure a digital non-linear editing system. Using the SDTI (QSDI) interface, you can transfer video, audio, timecode, an[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 115 Connections f or Cut Editing Using SDI Interface (Optional DSBK-160 Required) For a cut editing system using this unit together with a DNW-A25/A25P Betacam SX VCR using an SDI connection, the following figure shows an example of the connections. In this example, the DNW-A25/A[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 116 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Settings on Editing Contr ol Units Make the following settings according to the editor model. For FXE-100/120 (NTSC) Set the VCR constants as follows. For FXE-100P/120P (PAL) Set the VCR constants as follows. For BVE-910/2000 Set the VCR constants as follows. • When using t[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 117 AUDIO INPUT CH-1 AUDIO INPUT CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 TC OUT TC IN DSBK-170(Y,R–Y,B–Y) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT 2 OUTPUT Connections f or Component Analog Recor ding (Optional DSBK-170 Required) The following shows connections for a system in which analog playback signals from another r[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 118 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or Sequential Recor ding Using T wo Units The following shows connections for sequential recording using two DSR-70/70P units. You can carry out two-unit sequential recording by inputting analog composite video signals and analog audio signals in the following t[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 119 Connections for sequential recording made by inputting external video and audio signals to the player and inputting the video and audio signals output from the player to the recorder AUDIO INPUT CH-1 VIDEO OUTPUT 1 AUDIO OUTPUT 1/3 VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT CH-1 REM[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 120 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or P arallel Recording Using T w o Units The following shows connections for parallel recording using two DSR-70/70P units. In the following, the controlling unit is referred to as the recorder and the controlled unit as the player. For information about how to [...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 121 Inputting the timecode generated by the recorder to the player Player settings Switch/menu Setting VIDEO INPUT 75 Ω termination switch REMOTE/LOCAL switch REMOTE ON Recorder settings Switch/menu Setting VIDEO INPUT 75 Ω termination switch REMOTE/LOCAL switch LOCAL ON TC I[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 122 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or T w o-Unit Sync hr onous Pla yback The following shows connections for synchronous playback using two DSR-70/70P units. In the following, the controlling unit is referred to as the recorder and the controlled unit as the player. For information about how to c[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 123 Connections f or T w o-Input Switched Video Recor ding (Optional DSBK-180/180P Required) You can use the DSR-70/70P in combination with two DSR-300/300P or other camcorders, for two-input switched video recording. The following figure shows the connections in this case. Note [...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 124 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Connections f or Digitall y Dubbing Signals in D VCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140 or DSBK-150 Required) You can use this unit to digitally dub signals in DVCAM format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end, through an i.LINK or SDTI(QSDI) interface. For informa[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 125 Combining T w o VCRs The following figure shows how to combine two VCRs using the optional BKNW-225 Docking Kit. For more information, refer to the operation guide for the BKNW-225. Caution If you combine two units or separate the combined units incorrectly, the units may fal[...]

Chapter 8 Connections and Settings 126 Chapter 8 Connections and Settings Press and pull up. ∫ ∫ While pressing down the indication PRESS, move the clip downwards to release it. Using the Shoulder Belt The following figures show how to fit the supplied shoulder belt. Caution If you fit the shoulder belt incorrectly, the unit may fall down and c[...]

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 127 Chapter 9 Maintenance and T r oubleshooting Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to warm location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called condensation, and if a tape is run in[...]

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 128 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Digital hours meter The digital hours meter can display seven items of information in the sub LCD, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. For periodic maintenance, cousult [...]

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 129 T r oubleshooting If an alarm message appears on the monitor (this unit’s LCD monitor or the video monitor connected to this unit) or in the sub LCD, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. Ta[...]

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 130 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen. The CHARACTER switch is set to OFF. Set the CHARACTER switch to ON. The monitor is not connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this unit. Connect the monitor to th[...]

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 131 Err or Messages This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the sub LCD. Note To display error message[...]

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 132 Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting List of alarm messages and associated directions Here is a list of alarm messages and associated directions to appear on the monitor screen. It also shows the corresponding alarm messages to appear on the sub LCD of this unit. In this list the “Causes” of al[...]

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 133 Alarm messages and associated directions (Continued) Alarm message on monitor screen Direction Alarm message on sub LCD Cause Tape cannot be replayed. Use a tape having signals recorded in 525/60 format. 625/50 Tape Use a tape having signals recorded in 625/50 f[...]

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Appendixes Appendixes 135 Appendix es General Power requirements 12 V DC Power consumption 46 W (with no optional boards installed) DSBK-140: 2.2 W DSBK-150: 3 W DSBK-160: 4 W DSBK-170: 0 W DSBK-180: 5 W Operating temperature 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) Storage temperature –20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to +140˚F) Humidity Less than 80% (Operatin[...]

Specifications Appendixes 136 Appendixes Video performance Band width Composite (DSR-70): 30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) Composite (DSR-70P): 25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) S-Video (DSR-70): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +1.0/–3.0 dB (Y) (TM) S-Video (DSR-70P): 25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0dB (Y), 5.5 MHz +1.0/–2.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +1.0/–3.0 [...]

Appendixes Appendixes 137 SDTI (QSDI) OUT (When using DSBK-150 SDTI (QSDI) Input/Output Board) BNC type × 1, SDTI (QSDI) format (270Mbps) SDI OUT (When using DSBK-160 SDI Input/Output Board) Control connector REMOTE D-sub 9-pin × 1, for connection with another DSR-70/70P unit or other editing control unit, complied with RS-422A Power input DC IN [...]

Specifications Appendixes 138 Appendixes Note on liquid crystal display panel (LCD monitor) The liquid crystal display fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels (at most 0.01%) may be “stuck”, constantly on or constantly off. In[...]

Appendixes Appendixes 139 Assemble editing Editing in which new video/audio is added in sequence to the end of existing recorded video/audio. See also “Insert editing”. Bridge connection A connection which allows a signal input to an input terminal to pass through the unit and exit from an output terminal as input to external equipment. B–Y s[...]

Glossary Appendixes 140 Appendixes Reference video signal A video signal which contains a sync signal or sync and burst signals, used as a reference for synchronization of video equipment. R–Y signal One of the color difference signals, the R (red) signal minus Y (luminance) signal. Sampling frequency The unit of time used when converting an anal[...]

Appendixes Appendixes 141 Unthreading See “Unloading”. User bits These are also referred to as “user’s bits”. The user bits are a 32-bit segment of the timecode recording area. The user can select what to record in this segment and how to use the recorded data. For example, it can be used to record date information in addition to the time[...]

Index Index 142 Index Inde x A Aborting an edit 58 AC power 32 AC-550/550CE 33 AC-DN2/DN2A 33 AGC 70 Alarm messages 131 ASSEMBLE button and indicator 20 Assemble editing 47 Assemble mode 47 Audio control section 21 AUDIO IN button 21 AUDIO INPUT CH-1 to CH-4 level adjustment knobs 21 AUDIO INPUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors 25 AUDIO INPUT CH-1/CH-2 level s[...]

Index Index 143 F F FWD button 18 Features 9 Finding edit points 49 48V ON/OFF switches 24 Front control section 22 F-RUN/R-RUN setting 73 G General settings pages 73 H Head cleaning 127 HEADPHONES jack 23 HOLD button 14 I i.LINK (DV) 10 i.LINK connections 36, 113 IN/OUT buttons 21 Initial timecode value 63 Input audio signal indication 67 Input vi[...]

Index Index 144 Index S S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors 25 SDI IN/OUT 1,2 connectors (DSBK-160) 27 SDI 10, 115 SDTI (QSDI) 10, 114 SDTI(QSDI) IN/OUT connectors (DSBK-150) 27 Search button and indicators 18 Search 49 Selecting an edit mode 47 Sequential recording using two units 80 SERVO indicator 18 SET button 19 SET UP/BLACK LEVEL knob 23 Setting/settin[...]