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     2005 Sony Corporation 2-549-780- 11 (1) Digital HD Videocassette Recor der HVR-M10U/M10N/M10E/M10P Operating Instructions[...]

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    2 W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified per- sonnel only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitu[...]

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    3 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection[...]

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    4 Table of Contents Ta b le of Contents Ta b le of Contents Chapter1 Overview Features ............................................................................. 6 Location and Function of Parts ....................................... 8 Front Panel .......................................................................... 8 Section behind the Op[...]

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    Table of Contents 5 Chapter4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating the Menus ...................................................... 45 Menu Org anization ............................................................ 46 Menu Contents .................................................................. 47 Chapter5 Maintenance Tr oubleshooting ..[...]

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    6 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Over vie w Features The HVR-M10U/M10N/M10E/M10P is a digital HD videocassette recorder supporting HDV format. Offering the DVCAM/DV format, this unit produces stable, superior picture quality by digital processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal (com[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 7 Chapter 1 Overview High definition downconvert function When you want to playback a tape recorded in the HDV format, you can dowoncovert any images to output them. This function allows you to preview recorded-images on a regular monitor. Also, you can select an aspect ratio from the SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX, or EDGE CROP (side cut).[...]

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    8 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Front Panel 1 1 (on/standby) switch/ 1 (on/standby) lamp Press this switch to turn the unit on. The 1 on/standby lamp lights up in green. 2 Remote sensor 3 PHONE LEVEL control knob Controls the volume of the headphones connected into the PHONES jack 4 . 4 PHONES jack Connect ste[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 9 Chapter 1 Overview 1 q (cassette) indicator Lights up when a digital video cassette is loaded. Does not light up while the cassette compartment opens or the cassette is not loaded. This indicator flashes while a cassette is being removed. For details, see “Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes” on page 22. 2 CHG (charge) indicator L[...]

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    10 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Section behind the Operation Panel 1 Upper control section 1 LCD BRIGHT (+/–) button Adjust the brightness of the LCD panel. +: Brightens. –: Dims. 2 DISPLAY/BATT INFO button Superimposes data items such as the time code upon pictures. If you keep pressing this button while the unit is turned off and the[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 11 Chapter 1 Overview Notes • If you change this selector, the screen may momentarily becomes bright or noise may appear. This noise will be recorded. •D o not change this switch setting during recording. If you change the setting of this switch during recording, the recorded image will be interrupted for several seconds. Rec[...]

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    12 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 2 Audio control section 1 AUTO/MANU (manual) audio switch Switches the audio recording level adjustment mode. AUTO: The recording level is automatically adjusted in accordance with an input audio. MANU: Enables the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs. *W hen this switch is set to MANU, CH1/3 and CH2/4 control knob[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 13 Chapter 1 Overview 3 Tape transport control section 1 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator Use this button to dub sounds. The indicator lights up while sounds are being dubbed. For details on audio dubbing, see “Audio Dubbing” on page 43. 2 REC (record) button/indicator When you press the PLAY button while holding th[...]

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    14 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Inside of the Front Panel 1 RESET button Press this button to clear all settings including the date and time. Use the tip of a ball-point pen or similar tool to press this button. 2 EJECT (cassette eject) button Press this button to insert or remove a cassette. When you press this button, the cassette tray c[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 15 Chapter 1 Overview Rear Panel 1 S VIDEO jacks To connect a device equipped with an S-video jack, use the S VIDEO jack on the unit. If you use the S VIDEO jack, you can input/output high-quality video with less signal deterioration than the standard VIDEO jack. Text data such as the time code, menus, and alarm messages are supe[...]

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    16 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview – The output level of the luminance signal is different from the specified value. The above symptom is not a malfunction. This condition will not affect images to be recorded on a tape.The specified video signals are output from the S VIDEO or VIDEO OUT jacks even in EE mode. When you use this unit to inpu[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 17 Chapter 1 Overview Supplied Remote Commander 1 SEARCH SELECT buttons Press these buttons to search for scenes using the search function. For details on the search function, see “Searching using the search function” on page 30. 2 Buttons for playing at various speeds You can play back a tape at normal speed or at a speed ot[...]

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    18 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Notes • The command mode of the supplied Remote commander is set to VTR4. You cannot change this setting. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] on the [OTHERS] menu to [ON] to enable the Remote Commander to control the unit. • In addition to the Remote Commander supplied with the unit, the unit accepts signals from any [...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 19 Chapter 1 Overview Displa ying V arious Data This unit can display various superimposed text data on the built-in LCD monitor and also an external monitor connected to the unit. To display text data on an external monitor, set [DISP OUTPUT] on the [OTHERS] menu to [V-OUT/PANEL]. You can turn ON/OFF various text data display by[...]

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    20 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 0 Search indicator Displays the search mode when you search for scenes using the Remote Commander. For details on the search function, see “Searching using the search function” on page 30. qa Audio mode indicator In the recording mode, displays when you select [FS32K] for [AUDIO MODE] on the [AUDIO SET] [...]

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    Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 21 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes on P o wer Supply and Video Cassettes Usable cassettes We recommend you to use a digital master cassette (PHDVM-63DM) and a Mini-DV/DVCAM cassette for recording in the HDV/DV format. We recommend you to use a Mini-DVCAM cassette, or digital m[...]

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    22 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Preparing the Power Supply Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor and the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on this unit. Next, connect the power plug to an AC outlet. When you disconnect the power cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet fi[...]

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    Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 23 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Removing the cassette 1 Open the front panel. 2 Press the EJECT button while the AC adaptor or battery is attached to the unit. The cassette tray will come out automatically. 3 Remove the cassette and press . The cassette tray is automatically retracted. 4 Close the front panel. N[...]

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    24 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Installing the Unit V er tically Put the unit into the supplied rack as illustrated below. You can install it either standing on its left side or on its right side. Notes •B e sure to use the supplied rack. Without the rack, the unit may topple over and may be damaged or may cau[...]

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    Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 25 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Pla ybac k This section describes the connections and settings for the playback and functions such as playback at various speeds and searching for a specific scene on a recorded tape. Connections for Pla ybac k Connecting the unit to a monitor with an i.LINK jack The video and aud[...]

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    26 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i.LINK jack You can connect this unit to video monitor without an i.LINK jack. Use this unit as follows. Notes • To playback the picture recorded in the HDV format when you connect the monitor using a component video cable, set [COMPON[...]

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    Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 27 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Settings for Pla yback Preparation on this unit Notes • Text information such as the date and camera data are superimposed on the analog video output. If you want to record video signals without text data, carry out the following operations. – Select the [OTHERS] menu, [DISP O[...]

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    28 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording AUTO 2005 01 01 19 : 20 : 30 No indicator Recording date/time Camera data Date Time SteadyShot Program AE Iris Gain White balance Shutter speed Turning off the camera data Set [DATA CODE] on the [OTHERS] menu to [DATE]. (p. 52) . Each time you press the DATA CODE button, the displ[...]

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    Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 29 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording HDV formatted tape To change playback direction Press the FRAME c / C buttons during normal playback or when playing at various speeds. To play back in the forward direction, press the C button; in the backward direction, press the c button. Notes •W hen the command mode of a So[...]

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    30 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording How signals are recorded There are four different signal types, one for each search method; index, title, date and photo signals. This unit can record either index signals and date signals on a tape. Notes • If you record another program over the beginning of the search signals,[...]

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    Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 31 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Rear view of the recorder (this unit) Monitor i.LINK cable (not supplied) i.LINK jack Digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack Monitor : Signal flow Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform r[...]

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    32 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Player Monitor Audio output Video output S-video output Audio cable (phono jack) (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) Rear view of the recorder (this unit) Monitor : Signal flow Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recor der To video equipment withou[...]

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    Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 33 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Settings for Recor ding Preparation on the recorder (this unit) Notes •B efore recording, set the date and time on the unit so that the recording time can be written into the search signal. You can set the date and time by setting [CLOCK SET] on the [OTHERS] menu. (p. 52) • Ed[...]

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    34 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes •Y ou cannot adjust the recording level if you record signals input via the HDV/DV jack. •W hen you connect to device without an i.LINK jack, the audio mode is set to FS32K(4-channel mode). Sound will be recorded on channel 1 and 2. 8 If necessary, adjust the audio recor[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 35 Rear view of the player (this unit) Monitor i.LINK cable (not supplied) i.LINK jack Digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack : Signal flow Monitor (Continued) Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another equipment This section describes the connections and settings necessary to perform dubbi[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 36 Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Notes • If you output pictures in the playback pause mode when connected with an i.LINK cable, recorded images may appear grainy. •W hen video signals in the HDV format is played back, you cannot output pictures in the playback pause mode or played back at various speeds other than normal v[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 37 Dubbing procedures 1 Prepare this unit. Refer to "Preparation on this unit" on page 27. 2 Prepare the recorder. If the recorder has an input selector switch, select an input. For details, refer to your recorder's instruction manual. 3 Start playback on this unit and start recordi[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 38 Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Editing (Connecting with a Personal Computer) You can set up an editing system by connecting this unit to a personal computer (editor) using the i.LINK jack on the unit. • For details about the connecting method of peripheral equipment for the editing machine, refer to the supplied instructio[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 39 Preparations Loading images from a tape to a personal computer (editing machine) •W hen you want to load a tape recorded in the HDV format into an editing machine in the HDV format, set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] or [HDV] (p. 48) and then set [i.LINK CONV] to [OFF] (p. 49) . •W hen you want to [...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 40 Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Setting the Time Code and User Bits 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. (You can set [TC FORMAT] only when [50i/60i SEL] on the [OTHERS] menu is set to 60i.) 2 Press the f / F buttons to select [TC/UB SET], then press the EXEC button. 3 Press the f / F buttons to select [TC PRESET], th[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 41 To cancel the time code setting Select [CANCEL] in step 7 , then press the EXEC button. To reset the time code Select [RESET] in step 4 , then press the EXEC button. To set the value of the user bits You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal values (base 16) to have the date, time, s[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 42 Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing To set the advancement mode Set [TC RUN] on the [TC/UB SET] menu to switch the advancement mode (counting up). REC RUN: Time code advances only while recording. FREE RUN: Time code advances even when the unit is not recording and the time indicator is paused. Notes • If you set the advancemen[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 43 Audio Dubbing You can record just sound on a recorded tape. (Audio dubbing) Notes •Y ou can dub the sound onto a DVCAM-formatted tape (recorded) in the 32 kHz audio mode (4-channel/ 12 bits). You cannot dub sound recorded in 48 kHz (2-channel/16 bits) audio mode on a tape or a tape recorded i[...]

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    Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 44 Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing sound 1 Connect the unit and the sound source using a phono jack cable (not supplied). 2 Set the INPUT SELECT switch to S VIDEO or VIDEO. 3 Play back the tape inserted in this unit. 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the PAUSE button to turn the unit to the playback pause m[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 45 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating the Menus The unit allows you to set various parameters in the menus. Note Do not pull out the power cord plug (battery or AC adaptor power cord) while operating the menus or adjusting the brightness[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 46 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus AUDIO SET AUDIO MONI (page 47) AUDIO MIX (page 47) AUDIO MODE (page 47) AUDIO LOCK (page 47) AUDIO LIMIT (page 47) LCD SET LCD COLOR (page 48) LCD BL LEVEL (page 48) TC/UB SET TC PRESET (page 50) UB PRESET (page 50) TC FORMA T (page 50) * TC RUN (page 50)[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 47 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated with rectangles. AUDIO SET menu AUDIO MONI (page 27) AUDIO MIX (page 44) AUDIO MODE (page 33) AUDIO LOCK AUDIO LIMIT Set the audio to be output from the headphones. CH1,CH2 : Outputs C[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 48 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus LCD SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting LCD SET LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the color density of the liquid crystal display when you press the f / F buttons. This setting will not affect the video to be recorded. Lighter Darker Adjusts the brightness of[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 49 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC REC MODE COMPONENT (page 15, 26) i.LINK CONV (page 25, 35, 38, 39) DOWN CONVERT Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and DV (SP mode only). DVCAM : Records in DVCAM format. DV SP : Records in DV format (SP mode). [...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 50 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus TC/UB SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting TC/UB SET TC PRESET (page 40) UB PRESET (page 41) TC FORMAT (page 42) TC RUN (page 42) Resets/Sets the time code value. PRESET : Sets the time code value. RESET : Resets the time code value to 00:00:00:00. Note To [...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 51 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting TC/UB SET TC MAKE (page 41) UB TIME REC Selects the time code when you start recording. REGENERATE : The time code value is set to continuous time code from the one already recorded on the tape. If no time code is recorded on the[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 52 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus OTHERS menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS CLOCK SET (page 33) WORLD TIME LANGUAGE BEEP DATA CODE (page 27) LETTER SIZE REMAINING 1 Press the f / F buttons to set the year, then press the EXEC button. 2 Press the f / F buttons to set the month, day, hou[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 53 OTHERS menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting OTHERS DISP OUTPUT (page 19) HOURS METER REMOTE CTRL (page 18) 50i/60i SEL (page 33) LCD PANEL : Displays information such as the time code on the LCD monitor. V-OUT/PANEL : Displays information such as the time code [...]

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    54 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Tr oubleshooting Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. General Operation T roub les Symptom Cause/Remedy A menu item is not available. Some menu item settings change accidentally. The supplied wireless Remote Commander does not work. • There are menus th[...]

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    Chapter 5 Maintenance 55 Chapter 5 Maintenance Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause/Remedy The power cannot be turned on. The unit will not operate even if the power has been turned on. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery is charging. The CHG (charge) lamp is flashing while the battery is charging. The battery is expended quickl[...]

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    56 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Cassette tapes Symptom Cause/Remedy A cassette tape cannot be removed. The cassette tape is not ejected when you press the EJECT button. The cassette memory data and title are not displayed when using a cassette tape with the cassette memory function. The remaining tape time is not displayed. t Check w[...]

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    Chapter 5 Maintenance 57 Chapter 5 Maintenance Playback Symptom Cause/Remedy Cannot playback. Cannot playback in reverse at various speeds. Horizontal lines are displayed on an image or the image is blurred or not displayed. The audio is noisy. Cannot perform a date search and index search. The time code is not reset to “00:00:00:00” after rewi[...]

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    58 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Recording/Dubbing Symptom Cause/Remedy No picture via the HDV/DV jack. Audio dubbing cannot be done. Audio dubbing is interrupted. Cannot hear the dubbed audio. If an i.LINK cable is connected when you edit the dubbing, the monitor does not display any image. t Reconnect the i.LINK cable (not supplied)[...]

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    Chapter 5 Maintenance 59 Chapter 5 Maintenance Self-diagnosis displa y/W arning Indicators The following alarm indicators may appear on the LCD monitor or an external monitor. For further information about each symptom and recovery method, see the relevant page indicated in the parentheses. Message/Alarm Indicator Cause/Corrective Action If an erro[...]

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    60 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Alarm Messages The following alarm messages will appear together with the alarm indicators. Take corrective action according to the displayed message. Item Message Cause/Corrective Action Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Battery level is low. Old battery. Use a new one. Z Re-attach the power sou[...]

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    Chapter 5 Maintenance 61 Chapter 5 Maintenance Notes on Use Notes on the Videocassette Recorder Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources If you do, its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged. Do not use the unit in an extremely hot place If the unit is left in a car parked with the windows closed (especiall[...]

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    62 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Every 50 hours If you repeat the tape transport operation, the video heads will become dirty and coated with fine dirt or dust. Clean the heads every 50 hours. After using a tape prone to clog the heads After using such a tape causes the symptoms illustrated below, clean the heads. When the symptoms ca[...]

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    Chapter 5 Maintenance 63 Chapter 5 Maintenance About Moisture Condensation If the unit or cassette is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the unit or tape. If you use the tape or video heads in this condition, the tape may adhere to the head drum, and the video heads or the tape may be damaged, o[...]

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    64 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery This unit is provided with a rechargeable battery that retains the date/time and various settings regardless of power-on and power-off. The rechargeable battery is charged as long as this unit is operated. If the period of operating this unit is short, the batter[...]

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    Appendix 65 Appendix Appendix Using the optional battery Charging the optional battery Attach the optional “InfoLITHIUM” Battery (L series) to the unit and charge the battery. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 1 Attach the battery with the power turned off. 2 Connect th[...]

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    66 Appendix Appendix Charging time The approximate times (in minutes) required for recharging an empty battery at the temperature of 25˚C (recommended temperature: 10 to 30˚C are indicated below. Battery model name Full charging time NP-F570 145 NP-F770 230 NP-F970 310 Note NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 cannot be used for this unit. Time available for[...]

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    Appendix 67 Appendix About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit can be used with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your videocassette recorder can operate only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the mark. What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery[...]

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    68 Appendix Appendix Compatibility of HD V , D VCAM, and D V Formats The HDV format is a HD VCR format based on the DV format of the globally widespread general consumer digital VCR system. This format has the newly defined data recording specifications for HD signals compressed by MPEG2. It applies the same cassette, tape speed, and track pitch as[...]

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    Appendix 69 Appendix Cassette compatibility A DV format cassette tape can be used for HDV. The recording bit rate and recording track pitch on a tape of the HDV1080i system used for HVR-Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/M10U/M10N/M10E/M10P are about 25Mbps and 10µm, respectively. The specifications are the same as that of home use DV (SP) tapes. The recording time [...]

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    70 Appendix Appendix i.LINK output when this unit is used as a player Note If copyright protection signals are recorded on a cassette to be played on this unit, recording may be prevented when you attempt recording images from this unit to another connected equipment. Recording tape when this unit is used as a recorder 1) When this unit is used as [...]

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    Appendix 71 Appendix Notes • If you use the tapes described in 2) above for editing, you may encounter function limitations regardless of the player and recorder formats. • Some DV video equipment may be able to playback a DVCAM-formatted tape. Even if the tape is played back, the contents cannot be guaranteed. If you use a proper DVCAM-formatt[...]

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    72 Appendix Appendix About i.LINK The HDV/DV jack provided on this unit is an i.LINK- compliant jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for sending and receiving digital video, digital audio, and other data between this unit and other equipment equipped with an i.LINK t[...]

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    Appendix 73 Appendix Specifications System Video recording format (HDV) Rotating dual-head helical scan Video recording format (DVCAM (DV)) Rotating dual-head helical scan Audio recording format (HDV) Rotating dual heads MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16-bit 48 KHz (stereo) Transfer rate 384 kbps Audio recording format (DVCAM (DV)) Rotating dual heads 12-bit [...]

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    74 Appendix Appendix Power consumption (when using a battery) when LCD is used HDV playback 6.5 W DVCAM/DV playback 5.7 W when LCD is not used HDV playback 5.7 W DVCAM/DV playback 4.9 W Operating temperature 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C (41 ˚F to 104 ˚F) Storage temperature –20 ˚C to 60 ˚C (–4 ˚F to 140 ˚F) Dimensions Approx. 180 × 72.7 × 219.4 mm ([...]

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    Appendix 75 Appendix Index A Alarm message ...................................... 60 Audio dubbing ....................................... 43 Audio mode ........................................... 20 C Camera data ........................................... 28 Cassette .................................................. 21 Cassette memory ..........[...]

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    Printed in Japan Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Submenu Index Numerics 50i/60i SEL ............................................ 53 A AUDIO LIMIT ...................................... 47 AUDIO LOCK ...................................... 47 AUDIO MIX ...............................[...]