Sony DVW-2000P manual

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    DIGIT AL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER DV W -M2000 DV W -M2000P DV W -2000 DV W -2000P TM OPERA TION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1) Note The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DVW-2000 series of digital videocassette recorders (English, Japanese, French and German versions). For more details, see page 1-5 “Using the CD-ROM Manu[...]

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    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 personnel only. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. A VER TISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humi[...]

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    AVERTISSEMENT: CET AVERTISSEMENT EST VALABLE POUR LES AUTRES PAYS. 1. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur d’alimentation 3 âmes)/connecteur d’appareil/prise avec contacts de mise à la terre conforme aux règles de sécurité de chaque pays si applicable. 2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur d’al[...]

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    Table of Contents 1 1-1 F eatures ........................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Example System Conf iguration .................................................... 1-4 1-3 Using the CD-R OM Manual .......................................................... 1-5 1-3-1 CD-R OM System Requirements ...[...]

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    Ta b le of Contents 2 Table of Contents 5-2 DMC Editing ................................................................................. 5-11 5-2-1 Overvie w of DMC Editing .................................................. 5-11 5-2-2 Carrying Out DMC Editing ................................................. 5-12 5-3 Special A utomatic Editing Met[...]

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    Table of Contents 3 Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-1 Overview of the Function Menu ............................................... 11-1 11-1-1 Function Menu Configuration ........................................... 11-1 11-1-2 Using the Function Menu .................................................. 11-2 11-2 Function Menu Item List .................[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 1-1 Features Chapter 1 Overview The DVW-M2000/M2000P/2000/2000P is a digital videocassette recorder based on the digital Betacam format. This unit uses large scale integrated circuits for signal processing, and has a simple internal construction, allowing it to provide functionality at least equivalent to a[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features High-performance heads and compatibility playback function The newly developed high-performance heads and dynamic tracking (DT) technology provide high- density recording and playback in narrow tracks with high reliability. In addition to the digital Betacam recording and playback heads, this u[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 High quality variable speed playback and digital jog sound function In digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format 1) playback, the dedicated playback DT heads allow smooth, noiseless playback from –1 to +3 times normal speed. In analog Betacam compatible playback also, similar dedicated DT heads allow noiseless p[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 1-4 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features The following conceptual diagram shows an example of use. Digital/analog cassette BVE-series editor Tape control Analog composite Audio monitor Microphone Analog composite/component DVW-M2000/M2000P/2000/2000P Video monitor VTR with SDI connectors or analog VTR Audio/video server system SDI SDI[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-5 The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DVW-2000 series of digital videocassette recorders (English, Japanese, French, and German versions). 1-3-1 CD-R OM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD- ROM disc. •C omputer: PC with Intel Pentium CPU - Installed me[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1 2-1 Contr ol P anels There are three control panels, as follows: •U pper control panel • Lower control panel •S witch panel Chapter 2 Location and Function of P ar ts VID. IN PB/EE CONFI CTL/TC Y-R,B PB OFF TC MENU TCGSET ON OFF KEY INHI FRONT REAR P ANEL SE[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-2 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1-1 Upper Contr ol P anel Z BET ACAM/SP 1(9P) 2(50P) RS-232C BET ACAM SX MPEG IMX Digital BET ACAM POWER PHONES REMOTE EJECT 1 POWER switch 2 REMOTE buttons and RS-232C indicator 4 Format indicators 5 PHONES jack and control Cassette compartment 1 POWER switch P[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-3 2-1-2 Lower Contr ol P anel VID. IN PB/EE CONFI CTL/TC Y-R,B PB OFF TC MENU TCGSET VID. IN PB/EE CONFI CTL/TC Y-R,B PB OFF TC MENU TCGSET 1 Audio control section (see page 2-4) 2 CHANNEL CONDITION indicator (see page 2-6) 3 Menu control buttons (see page 2-6) 4 Ti[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-4 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 1 Audio control section In the audio control section, you can select and display input and output signals for audio channels. 1 Audio selection function selector buttons INPUT (input signal selection mode) button: Pressing this button puts the unit into input sign[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-5 AES/EBU/ANA SDI DATA 5 6 7 8 MIX 1 2 3 4 OVER dB dB EMPH L R 20 10 2 1 0 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -60 -1 -10 -20 -40 -2 Input signal indicator DATA indicator MIX indicator OVER indicator Level meter Input channel indicator Monitor channel L and R indicators EMPH indicato[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-6 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Contr ol P anels Note Before selecting signals from two input channels for recording in one recorder channel, check to be sure that the emphasis settings (ON or OFF) of the two input channels are the same. Recording and playback of mixed signals cannot be carr[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-7 If there is no setting displayed in the lower line of the menu display, even though a menu item is displayed in the upper line, pressing the corresponding function button moves to a lower menu level. Overview of the function menu The function menu provides conveni[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-8 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2) Dolby noise reduction: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. CONFI (ON)/PREREAD indicators These indicate[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-9 1 SHUTTLE button To use the search dial for playback in shuttle mode, press this button, turning it on. For details of playback in shuttle mode, see the description of the search dial 5 . 2 JOG button To use the search dial for playback in jog mode, press this but[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-10 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts PREROLL REW PLAY F FWD STOP REC EDIT STANDBY 2 REC button 3 EDIT button 4 STANDBY button 1 PREROLL button 5 STOP button 6 F FWD button 7 PLAY button 9 REW button 1) Stop mode: The state in which the device currently the subject of operation is stopped, and the ST[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-11 5 STOP button To stop recording or playback, press this button, turning it on. When you stop playback, the unit switches either to still playback or to E-E mode according to the setting on function menu HOME page for F2 (PB/EE) and the setting of setup menu item [...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-12 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts ENTRY IN OUT IN OUT AUDIO PREVIEW REVIEW AUTO EDIT DELETE MEMORY TRIM DMC EDIT KEY INHI (inhibit) indicator This indicator lights when the KEY INHIBIT switch on the switch panel (see page 2-14) is set to ON. qs PLAYER button and RECORDER button When you carry out[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-13 ENTRY button: Use this for setting edit points and so on. • To set a video IN point or OUT point: Hold down the IN button or OUT button, and press this button. • To set an audio IN point or OUT point: Hold down the AUDIO IN button or AUDIO OUT button, and pre[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-14 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts ON OFF KEY INHI FRONT REAR P ANEL SEL CONTROL P ANEL 2-1-3 Switch P anel To access the switch panel, open the lower control panel. On how to open the lower control panel, see the figure on page 2-1. 2 KEY INHIBIT switch 3 PANEL SELECT switch 4 CONTROL PANEL conne[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-15 2-2 Connector P anel 75 Ω 75 Ω Cooling fan Cooling fan 1 Analog audio input/output section 2 Analog video input/output section (see page 2-16) 3 Digital audio input/output section (see page 2-16) 4 Digital signal input/ output section (see page 2-17) 5 Power [...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-16 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 Analog video input/output section 1 REF. (reference) VIDEO INPUT connectors (BNC type) and 75 Ω termination switch Input a reference video signal. Input a video signal with chroma burst (VBS) or a monochrome video signal (VS). When using the loop-through conn[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-17 4 Digital signal input/output section 1 SDI (Serial Digital Interface) INPUT connectors (BNC type) Input D1 format digital video/audio signals. Of the two connectors, the upper one is for input, and the lower one is for an active-through connection. 2 SDI (Serial[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-18 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2 CONTROL PANEL connector (round type, 10- pin) In addition to the lower control panel, a similar control panel can be connected to this unit. To connect such a second control panel, use this connector. When two control panels are connected, use the PANEL SELECT [...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 This unit can input serial digital signals (video and audio) from another digital VTR such as the MSW- A2000/A2000P/M2000/M2000P/2000/2000P and DVW-A500/A500P/500/500P. The following example 75 Ω 75 Ω REMOTE 1-OUT(9P) REMOTE 1-IN(9P) SDI OUTPUT 3 SDI OUTPUT 3 SDI INPUT REF . VIDEO INPUT REF . VI[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2 Chapter 3 Preparations The following example shows the connections with an analog VTR (a Betacam SP VTR, D2 VTR, 1-inch VTR, etc.) for recording analog audio and video signals. A UDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 A UDIO OUTPUT CH1 to CH4 VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT REMO TE (9P) COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-3 3-2 Reference Signals f or Video Output and Serv o System This section describes how reference signals for the video output signals and servo system are selected. The output from the internal reference video signal generator is supplied to the output video signal and servo circuits as a reference si[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations 3-4 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2-2 Reference Signal f or the Serv o System The VTR automatically selects either the input video signal or the output from the internal reference video signal generator as the reference signal for the servo system. Which of the two signals is selected depends on the operational status of the VTR, [...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-5 75 Ω 75 Ω SDI INPUT REF . VIDEO INPUT SDI OUTPUT REF . VIDEO INPUT Connections for recording from a switcher or signal generator Connections for recording from an external VTR (player) 3-2-3 Connecting Reference Signals Connect reference signals as shown below, according to the way in which the [...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations 3-6 Chapter 3 Preparations Connections for playback • SDI OUTPUT • COMPOSITE • COMPONENT REF . VIDEO INPUT 75 Ω 75 Ω Reference signal Video monitor DVW-M2000/M2000P/2000/2000P 75 Ω termination switch: ON 3-2 Reference Signals f or Video Output and Servo System[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-7 3-3 Setup The principal setup operations before operating this unit can be carried out using setup menus. The setup menus of this unit comprise a basic setup menu and an extended setup menu. The contents of these menus are as follows. Basic setup menu: • Items relating to the hours meter • Items[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations 3-8 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-4 Superimposed Character Inf ormation When the function menu item CHARA is set to ON, the video signal output from the COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3 (SUPER) connector or the SDI OUTPUT 3 (SUPER) connector contains superimposed character information, including time code, menu settings, and alarm message[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-9 2 Time code reader drop frame mark (for 525-line mode only) “.”: Indicates drop frame mode “:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode 3 Time code generator drop frame mark (for 525- line mode only) “.”: Indicates drop frame mode (factory preset) “:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode 4 VITC fiel[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations 3-10 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-5-1 Cassette T ypes This unit uses the following digital Betacam cassettes for both recording and playback. Digital Betacam cassettes The following tapes can be used for playback (on DVW-M2000/M2000P). •M PEG IMX cassettes •B etacam SX cassettes •B etacam SP cassettes (metal tape) •B etac[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-11 Removing slack from the tape Press in one of the reels with a finger, and turn gently in the direction shown by the arrows until there is no slack in the tape. Ejecting a cassette Press the EJECT button. Note Ejecting is a local operation. It is not possible to eject a cassette in another unit by r[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations 3-12 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-6 Using a Memory Stick When a Memory Stick (option) is inserted in the VTR, the file data can be stored on the Memory Stick , which enables you to share data among VTRs. Inserting a Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick with the label side up into the Memory Stick slot until it clicks and the access[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-13 Notes • Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the terminal of the connecting section. •D o not attach any material other than the supplied label to the label space. •A ttach the label at the prescribed labeling position. Make sure the label is attached at the l[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-1 4-1 Recor ding Chapter 4 Recor ding and Pla ybac k This section describes video and audio recording on the unit. 4-1-1 Preparations f or Recor ding Switch and menu settings Before beginning recording, make necessary switch and menu settings. For details on each setting, see the p[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-2 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Adjusting the audio recording levels When carrying out audio recording at a reference level Leave the REC controls pressed in. The audio signals will be recorded at a preset reference level (a reference 0 dB indication for an input of +4 dBm). Manually adjusting the recording lev[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-3 Setting an initial time code value Use the following procedure. 1 Set the CTL/TC to TC. 2 Press the F6 (TCGSET) button. The function menu display changes as follows. SET EXIT TCG SET 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 The first digit of the time code value (8 digits: hours, minutes, seconds, and [...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-4 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 2 Perform the following settings in function menu page 1. •W hen synchronizing to an external time code output (LTC) or the time code (VITC) in an input video signal: TCG (F1): EXT TCG (F2): REGEN VITC: ON (when recording VITC) TCR: LTC or VITC according as you are synchronizin[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-5 To record an external time code without modification Using this method has no effect on the running of the internal time code generator. To record the playback time code from an external VTR, the method under the heading above, “To synchronize the internal time code generator t[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-6 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-2 Pla ybac k This section describes playback of video and audio. 4-2-1 Preparations f or Pla ybac k Switch and menu settings Before beginning playback, make necessary switch and menu settings. For details on each setting, see the pages indicated in parenthesis. TCG (F2) setting[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-7 Time data selection Displayed time data Use the CTL/TC setting in function menu HOME page to select one of CTL (control), time code, and user bit values. When you select time code, the data displayed is determined by the TCR setting (LTC/AUTO/VITC) in function menu page 1 as foll[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-8 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Playback in jog mode In jog mode, you can control the speed of playback by the speed of turning the search dial. The playback speed range is ±1 times normal speed. The playback speed range can be ±3 times normal speed by changing the setting of setup menu item 116. To carry out[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-9 To alternate between normal-speed playback and shuttle mode playback Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the desired shuttle playback speed, then switch between normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing the PLAY and SHUTTLE buttons alternately. For i[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-10 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-2 Pla ybac k 2 When the adjustment is completed, release the PLAY button. The tape transport returns to normal speed, and the SERVO indicator comes on again. To perform continuous capstan override playback 1 Set setup menu item 111 (TSO PLAY) to TSO. 2 Hold down the DMC EDIT b[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-11 Storing a varying playback speed in memory To store the playback speed for DMC playback, use the following procedure. Note Make sure that the TSO PLAY of setup menu item 111 is set to DIS beforehand. Waiting for the on-air cue before starting DMC playback On-air start point Prer[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-12 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-2 Pla ybac k 4 Holding down the DMC EDIT button, turn the search dial, to set the initial speed at the playback start point. The speed you set appears in the speed indication area. During this period the tape does not move. When the initial speed setting is complete, release t[...]

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    Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-13 To start playback immediately after preroll Press the PREVIEW button. The PREVIEW button lights, and after preroll, DMC playback is carried out for the section from the speed variation start point, then playback continues at normal speed from the speed variation end point. To st[...]

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    Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-1 5-1 A utomatic Editing This section describes how to carry out automatic editing with this unit and another VTR connected to the REMOTE1-IN(9P) connector. 5-1-1 Overview Editing mode • Assemble editing This is the editing mode in which successive portions of the edited result are recorded on the end of the [...]

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    5-1 A utomatic Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-2 Chapter 5 Editing 5-1-2 Switch and Men u Settings Before beginning editing, make necessary switch and menu settings. VID. IN PB/EE CONFI CTL/TC Y-R,B PB OFF TC MENU TCGSET Z Z POWER switch: ‘ & ’ side (ON) Audio selection function selector buttons (see page 2-4) : Select the input audio signal. R[...]

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    Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-3 5-1-3 Selecting the Editing Mode To select the editing mode Select assemble editing or insert editing. Depending on the editing mode, press the following button or buttons. • For assemble editing: ASSEMBLE button • For insert editing: the desired INSERT buttons (VIDEO, CH1 to CH4, CUE, TC) When you select[...]

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    5-1 A utomatic Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-4 Chapter 5 Editing Setting split edit points In split editing, you can set the edit points for audio and video independently. Set the audio edit points with the AUDIO IN/OUT buttons, and the video edit points with the IN/OUT buttons. Note that split editing is only possible when the recording mode is inse[...]

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    Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-5 When the audio IN point is not set for insert editing of audio only As long as the audio OUT point is set, the VTR is ready for preview or editing. If the audio IN point has not been set, the current tape position is automatically used as the audio IN point. Using a VTR without a split editing function as the[...]

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    5-1 A utomatic Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-6 Chapter 5 Editing 5-1-5 Modifying and Deleting Edit P oints If the edit points are not set correctly, for example if an OUT point is before a corresponding IN point, the DELETE button flashes, and it is not possible to carry out a preview or editing operation. In this case, either modify the erroneous ed[...]

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    Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-7 5-1-6 Cue-Up to Edit P oints and Prer oll To preroll to a position before an edit IN point or cue up to any edit point, use the following procedure. 1 Press the RECORDER button or PLAYER button to select the VTR on which you wish to operate. The button you have pressed lights. 2 • To cue up to an edit point[...]

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    5-1 A utomatic Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-8 Chapter 5 Editing Monitor output During a preview, on a monitor connected to the recorder you can monitor the following video and audio. • From the preroll point to the IN point, you can monitor the playback from the recorder. • From the IN point to the OUT point, you can monitor the playback from th[...]

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    Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-9 The following figure illustrates this. Using a single monitor for video and audio on both player and recorder For efficient editing if only one monitor is available, use the following method. 1 Connect the monitor to the recorder. 2 In the basic setup menu, set item 008 to AUTO. 3 Press the PLAYER button on t[...]

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    5-1 A utomatic Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-10 Chapter 5 Editing After automatic editing, to adjust the edit points and reexecute the edit Hold down the DELETE button and press the ENTRY button to recall the edit points. After adjusting the edit points, press the AUTO EDIT button to carry out the edit again. For details of how to adjust edit points,[...]

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    Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-11 5-2 DMC Editing By controlling the player playback speed from the recorder you can achieve variable speed editing. 5-2-1 Overview of DMC Editing Conditions for DMC editing DMC editing can be used for insert or assemble editing, but not for audio split editing. Tape movement during DMC editing The following f[...]

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    5-2 DMC Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-12 Chapter 5 Editing 5-2-2 Carrying Out DMC Editing Setting the edit points and player speed Use the following procedure. 1 Press the ASSEMBLE button or the desired INSERT button to select the editing mode. 2 Press the DMC EDIT button. This unit switches to the DMC editing mode, and the DMC EDIT button lights. 3 [...]

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    Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-13 5-3 Special A utomatic Editing Methods This section describes the following automatic editing methods: •Q uick editing •C ontinuous editing • Standalone editing •M anual editing • Preread editing 5-3-1 Quic k Editing After selecting the edit mode, you can save on editing time by setting the edit po[...]

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    5-2 DMC Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-14 Chapter 5 Editing 5-3-3 Standalone Editing This refers to editing using as the player an external device which cannot be controlled remotely through the REMOTE1-IN(9P) connector. For example, you can record a color bar signal from a signal generator in the joints between the scenes of an already completed tape[...]

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    Chapter 5 Editing Chapter 5 Editing 5-15 Notes • In preread editing, if an input video signal is used as the reference signal for the output video signal, this forms a feedback loop. To prevent the occurrence of feedback, set the OUTREF in function menu page 4 to REF, and set item 309 in the extended setup menu to AUTO 1 so as to use an external [...]

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    Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-1 First, the shot mark functions of this unit are described in simple terms. Reading shot marks This unit reads in shot marks written on a tape and stores them in memory. (To a maximum of 200) Once this data is stored in this unit, it is preserved even when the power is turned off. Writing[...]

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    Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-2 Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function This section describes the settings in the shot mark operation menu. Displaying the shot mark operation menu With the function menu HOME page showing in the menu display, hold down the MARK button, and press the F5 (MENU) button. The following menu appears on the monitor. GO1:SEARCH TYPE[...]

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    Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-3 This section describes the operations concerning reading and writing shot marks. Note that the following operations cannot be carried out by remote control. 6-3-1 Reading Shot Marks To read in shot marks With a cassette loaded, hold down the LIST button and press the F FWD or REW button.[...]

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    Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-4 Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function To write in crash recording or assemble editing 1 Hold the MARK button down for at least 2 seconds. 2 At the position you wish to write the mark, hold down the ENTRY button, and press the MARK button. A mark of the type selected in item G04 of the shot mark operation menu is written. Wri[...]

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    Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-5 Example of list display The following figure shows how the list is organized. Selecting a shot mark Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to align the asterisk cursor with the desired shot mark. Entering virtual shot marks When the REC/ERASE indicator is off, hold down the ENTRY button and press t[...]

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    Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-6 Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function To delete an individual shot mark Use the following procedure. 1 With the shot mark list displayed, select the shot mark to be deleted using the MULTI CONTROL knob. 2 Hold the MARK button down. While you hold down the button, an “X” appears after the selected shot mark number, indica[...]

  • Page 77

    Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-7 Cueing up to shot marks adjacent to the current tape position (index function) 1 In item G01 of the shot mark operation menu (page 6-2) , select one of recording start mark, shot mark 1, shot mark 2, and post mark, or select all. 2 Holding down the MARK button, press the F FWD button or [...]

  • Page 78

    Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-8 Chapter 6 Shot Mark Function 6-3 Shot Mark Operations 6-3-6 Sorting Shot Marks Z 3 21 1 With the shot mark list displayed, press the F5 (SETING) button. 2 Press the F2 (NEXT) button, and select SORTING LIST. 3 Press the F4 (ON) button to change the setting to ON. Sorting starts. When it ends, the setting indication [...]

  • Page 79

    Chapter 7 Tele-File Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-1 Chapter 7 T ele-File 7-1 Overview of T ele-File Functions Tele-File is a non-contact data carrier system. Tele-File increases the efficiency of data management and operations such as recording, playback, and editing by enabling information to be exchanged between VTRs with data reading and writing functio[...]

  • Page 80

    Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-2 Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-2 Opening the T ele-File Menu To open from the function menu Display page 5 of the function menu in the menu display section, and then press the F1 (TELE-F) button. The Tele-File menu opens. For details about the function menu, see Chapter 11 “Function Menu” (page 11-1). To open automatically When s[...]

  • Page 81

    Chapter 7 Tele-File Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-3 7-3 T ele-File Menu 7-3-1 Clip Data Displa y Shown below are examples of the default menu displays in the menu display section and the monitor display. For more information about how to display menus on the monitor, see the section “To display menus on the monitor” (page 12-2). Menu display section Cu[...]

  • Page 82

    Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-4 Chapter 7 Tele-File Setting display area Displays the setting of the currently selected data type, and a cursor (“*” or “>”). The meaning of the cursor symbols is as follows: *: Indicates that the mode is clip data display mode or attribute data display/modify mode, and that data is selected. >: Indicates that [...]

  • Page 83

    Chapter 7 Tele-File Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-5 Title The title (maximum 14 characters) set in attribute data display/modify mode. Selected clip number A 4-digit number representing the number of the selected clip (with the “*” cursor). Remaining memory percentage The percentage of remaining memory (user area) available for use. If there is not suf[...]

  • Page 84

    Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-6 Chapter 7 Tele-File Moving the cursor directly Regardless of the cursor’s current position, pressing one of the following buttons moves the cursor directly to the specified position in the same clip and displays the data. IN (video IN point) button: IN point data OUT (video OUT point) button: OUT point data MARK button: Cu[...]

  • Page 85

    Chapter 7 Tele-File Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-7 7-3-3 Modifying Clip Data To modify clip data, put the unit into clip data display mode and then press the F2 (SELECT) button to put it into clip data modification mode (the cursor changes to “>”). The function assignments for menu items in clip data modification mode are as follows. Clip data modi[...]

  • Page 86

    Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-8 Chapter 7 Tele-File To add and delete clips To add clips 1 Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to move the “*” cursor to the position where you want to insert the clip. 2 Press the F2 (SELECT) button. The unit enters clip data modification mode. 3 Press the F5 (INS LN) button. A confirmation message “INSERT CLIP OK?” appea[...]

  • Page 87

    Chapter 7 Tele-File Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-9 To set the set or modified data as other time data Press the F6 (SET TO) button and select the time data (cue point, IN point, or OUT point), and then press the F5 (SET) or F6 (SET NL) button. The position where the data is set differs as follows, depending on the button pressed. • F5 (SET): The data is[...]

  • Page 88

    Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-10 Chapter 7 Tele-File To make comment settings Proceed as follows to make comment settings. 1 Select a clip. 2 Select comment. 3 Press the F2 (SELECT) button. The unit enters clip data modification mode. 4 Press the F2 (MODIFY) button. The data entry area begins to flash, and the data can be set. 5 Enter a character by rotati[...]

  • Page 89

    Chapter 7 Tele-File Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-11 7-3-5 Displa ying and Modifying Attrib ute Data You can display and modify attribute data. The example below shows attribute data displayed on the monitor. *REC DATE 2001/07/21 TITLE TEST 01 TELE-FILE INFORMATION ID ADMIN MODEL SERIAL 00000 WRITE INHIBIT OFF THREAD COUNT 00012 CUE POINT No. 0003 CONTROL [...]

  • Page 90

    Chapter 7 Tele-File 7-12 Chapter 7 Tele-File To modify attribute data You can modify the title, ID, administrator data, and write inhibit setting attributes. However, the attributes cannot be modified when the write inhibit setting is ON. Proceed as follows after setting the write inhibit setting to OFF. 1 Rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to select th[...]

  • Page 91

    Chapter 8 UMID Functions Chapter 8 UMID Functions 8-1 Chapter 8 UMID Functions The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of meta-data in video and audio materials. It has been internationally standardized in SMPTE Standard 330M. This unit supports recording and generation of UMIDs. The UMID is made up of a section called the “Basic” secti[...]

  • Page 92

    Chapter 8 UMID Functions 8-2 Chapter 8 UMID Functions UMIDs can be recorded when recording video signals with this unit. You can select whether to inherit (copy) the UMID contained in input signals, or automatically or forcibly generate a new UMID. Selecting the type of UMID to record Select whether to record a Basic UMID or an Extended UMID by usi[...]

  • Page 93

    Chapter 8 UMID Functions Chapter 8 UMID Functions 8-3 ITEM-029 ORGANIZATION - YYYY COUNTRY - XXXX *USER - ABCD STORED OWNERSHIP 2 Press the F3 (PREV) and F4 (NEXT) buttons to select the item you want to set (COUNTRY, ORGANIZATION, or USER). The selected item (example: USER) is shown in F2. SET EXIT ITEM USER PREV NEXT SET UP 029:USER - ABCD HOME F1[...]

  • Page 94

    Chapter 8 UMID Functions 8-4 Chapter 8 UMID Functions This section explains how to output and display UMIDs. 8-3-1 UMID Output Settings You can choose to output UMIDs or not, and select either Basic UMID or Extended UMID when you choose to output UMIDs. Make these settings using setup menu item 651 UMID OUTPUT. See page 12-18 for more information a[...]

  • Page 95

    Chapter 8 UMID Functions Chapter 8 UMID Functions 8-5 Note The function for converting unit count to UTC works only when the unit rate is 2 (24 frames), 3 (24/1.001 frames), 4 (25 frames), 6 (30 frames), or 7 (30/1.001 frames). For other unit rates, the unit rate number and unit rate are displayed in hexadecimal. 5 Altitude XXXXXXXXm: Altitude data[...]

  • Page 96

    Chapter 9 Essence Marks Chapter 9 Essence Marks 9-1 Chapter 9 Essence Marks An essence mark uses a term value dictionary item as defined in the SMPTE RP210A Metadata Dictionary to express and transfer points such as recording start points and edit point candidates in up to 32 bytes of data. The basic format of the SMPTE RP210A Metadata Dictionary i[...]

  • Page 97

    Chapter 9 Essence Marks 9-2 Chapter 9 Essence Marks 9-2-1 Essence Mark Recor ding Essence marks contained in SDI input signals and essence marks generated by this unit can be recorded to tape together with video signals. All essence mark data generated by this unit is 7-bit ASCII codes. The generation period is 1 frame. Selecting the SDI VANC line [...]

  • Page 98

    Chapter 10 Auto Event Detector Chapter 10 Auto Event Detector 10-1 Chapter 10 A uto Event Detector The Auto Event Detector (AED) detects locations where video signals show large changes (cuts), and locations where the video suddenly becomes brighter for a short period (flash). Detected events can be converted into essence marks and output. The time[...]

  • Page 99

    Chapter 11 Function Menu Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-1 Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-1 Overview of the Function Men u The function menu allows you to make frequently made settings, such as selection of input video signals and time code settings. 11-1-1 Function Menu Configuration The function menu consists of six pages by factory default: the HOME pa[...]

  • Page 100

    Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-2 Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-1-2 Using the Function Menu To change a menu item setting To change a menu item setting, press the corresponding function button (F1 to F6) to display the desired setting in the lower part of the menu display. Each press of the button displays the next setting. When a menu item setting flash[...]

  • Page 101

    Chapter 11 Function Menu Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-3 11-2 Function Menu Item List The function menu has the following items. HOME page a) The selection of LTC or VITC depends on the setting of F6 (TCR) in function menu page 1 . Item Setting F1 (VID.IN) Selects the input video signal. COMPST: Analog composite signal Y-R,B: Analog component signal [...]

  • Page 102

    Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-4 Chapter 11 Function Menu Item Setting F1 (TCG) Selects the time code to use. INT: Time code generated by the internal time code generator EXT: One of the following time codes • When F6 (TCR) is set to LTC or AUTO, the external time code input from the TIME CODE IN connector • When F6 (TCR) is set to VITC, the VITC [...]

  • Page 103

    Chapter 11 Function Menu Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-5 Item Setting F1 (V.PROC) Selects the control method for the internal digital video processor. LOCAL: Change the settings of the internal digital video processor by using this function menu. REMOTE : Use the optional BVR-50/50P Remote Control Unit to control the internal digital video processor.[...]

  • Page 104

    Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-6 Chapter 11 Function Menu Item Setting F1 (SYNC) Sets the output signal sync phase. Setting method With the displayed setting flashing, you can rotate the MULTI CONTROL knob to adjust the output signal sync phase across the range ±15 µs relative to this unit’s input reference signal. Adjust this item when you want t[...]

  • Page 105

    Chapter 11 Function Menu Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-7 Item Setting F1 (CAPSTN) Selects the number of fields for capstan lock in playback and editing. For DVW-M2000/2000 2F: The capstan servo locks in units of 2 fields. • For tape output, color framing may not match the reference signal selected with the F2 (OUTREF). • In assemble editing, colo[...]

  • Page 106

    Chapter 11 Function Menu 11-8 Chapter 11 Function Menu Item Setting F5 (RECINH) Specifies whether or not to inhibit recording to tape. ON: Inhibit recording to tape depending on the setting of setup menu item 310. OFF: Do not inhibit recording to tape. F6 (PREREAD) Specifies whether or not to preread (read before write) in insert editing. ON: Prere[...]

  • Page 107

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-1 Chapter 12 Setup Menus This unit has the following setup menus. •B asic setup menu • Extended setup menu To access the extended setup menu, a setting on the internal SS-89 board is required. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. In this manual, both the basic setup menu items and exten[...]

  • Page 108

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-2 Chapter 12 Setup Menus To display setup menus With the function menu HOME page showing in the menu display, press the F5 (MENU) button. The currently selected setup menu item is displayed in the menu display, with the menu item number flashing. For basic operations in the menu display, see page 2-7. 12-2 Setup Menu Opera[...]

  • Page 109

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-3 To display a desired sub-item For a menu item having sub-items, you can select a desired sub-item as follows. 1 With a desired menu item selected, press the F2 (SELECT) button. The currently selected sub-item name flashes. 2 Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select a desired sub-item. Changing menu it[...]

  • Page 110

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Chapter 12 Setup Menus Resetting the menu settings to their factory default values (menu item B20) To reset the current active menu settings to their factory default values, proceed as follows. 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure described in the section “To change the settings of menu items without sub-items” on[...]

  • Page 111

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-5 12-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu The basic setup menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory default settings are indicated by an enclosing box. Item number Item name Settings 001 PREROLL TIME 0S ... 5S ... 30S: Set the preroll time to between 0 and 3[...]

  • Page 112

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-6 Chapter 12 Setup Menus Item number Item name Settings 011 a) CHARACTER V-SIZE 12-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu Determines the vertical size of characters such as time code output from the COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3 (SUPER) connector and the SDI OUTPUT 3 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the monitor. × 1 : St[...]

  • Page 113

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-7 Item number Item name Settings 023 LOCAL KEY MAP When MAP is selected in menu item 006, the buttons that can be operated on the control panel of this unit when it is being controlled by remote control from another device can be selected from the following sub-items. The settings of each sub-item ar[...]

  • Page 114

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-8 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 100 to 199, relating to the control panels The extended setup menu contains the following items. 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Men u Item number Item name Settings 101 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE Select how the unit enters the se[...]

  • Page 115

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-9 Menu items in the range 100 to 199, relating to the control panels (Continued) 109 Item number Item name Settings FORCED EE WHEN TAPE UNTHREAD During tape threading and unthreading, and when no cassette is inserted, select whether the setting of the function menu item PB/EE controls the PB/EE setti[...]

  • Page 116

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-10 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 100 to 199, relating to the control panels (Continued) 118 Select which switches and buttons can be operated when the KEY INHIBIT switch on the switch panel is set to ON. The following sub-items control different sets of switches and bu[...]

  • Page 117

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-11 Menu items in the range 100 to 199, relating to the control panels (Continued) Menu items in the range 200 to 299, relating to the remote control interface Item number Item name Settings 133 TELE-FILE CONTROL MODE Selects the device used for data modification operations in the Tele-File menu. CONT[...]

  • Page 118

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-12 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 300 to 399, relating to editing operations Item number Item name Settings 301 VAR SPEED RANGE FOR SYNCHRONIZATION Select the playback speed range when carrying out playback in variable speed mode from a remote control unit connected to [...]

  • Page 119

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-13 Menu items in the range 300 to 399, relating to editing operations (Continued) Item number Item name Settings 310 REC INHIBIT Select the conditions under which recording is inhibited when the function menu item RECINH is set to ON. ALL : All tape recording is inhibited. CRASH: Normal tape recordin[...]

  • Page 120

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-14 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 300 to 399, relating to editing operations (Continued) Item number Item name Settings 318 EDIT RETRY For two-VTR editing, set when this unit is used as the recorder. Selects the operation if the recorder was not synchronized in time. OF[...]

  • Page 121

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-15 Menu items in the range 400 to 499, relating to preroll Item number Item name Settings 401 FUNCTION MODE AFTER CUEUP Select the state that the unit goes into after a cuing-up operation. STOP : Stop (the “stop mode”) STILL: Still playback (in search mode) Note When controlling this unit from an[...]

  • Page 122

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-16 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 600 to 699, relating to the time code generator 602 VITC POSITION SEL-2 In 525-line mode Select a line to insert the VITC in. 12H ... 18H ... 20H: Select any line from 12 to 20. Note You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To inse[...]

  • Page 123

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-17 Menu items in the range 600 to 699, relating to the time code generator (Continued) Item number Item name Settings 608 PHASE CORRECTION Select whether or not to carry out phase correction control on the LTC generated by the time code generator. OFF : No control ON: Carry out control. 609 TCG CF FL[...]

  • Page 124

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-18 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 600 to 699, relating to the time code generator (Continued) Item number Item name Settings 610 REGEN CONTROL MODE In editing performed using the control panel of this unit, select whether or not the time code is automatically regenerate[...]

  • Page 125

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-19 656 MATERIAL NO. Select whether to inherit the UMID in the input signal when recording a UMID. INPUT : Inherit the UMID in the input signal, if it is present. • Even when INPUT is selected, a new UMID is generated if the input signal does not contain UMID data (the same behavior as when NEW is s[...]

  • Page 126

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-20 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Item number Item name Settings Menu items in the range 600 to 699, relating to the time code generator (Continued) 661 ESSENCE MARK INPUT RECORD Select whether or not to record essence marks contained in the video input. off : Do not record. on: Record. 662 ES[...]

  • Page 127

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-21 705 LINE 12 ... LINE 20 Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control Item number Item name Settings 701 SELECTION OF VIDEO/ SYNC DELAY In E-E mode the video signal is output delayed with respect to the video input signal by the time for video circuit processing. With this item, se[...]

  • Page 128

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-22 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control (Continued) Item number Item name Settings 707 FORCED VERTICAL INTERPOLATION OFF The “Y-add” a) function is normally switched on automatically during jog or variable speed playback. This item se[...]

  • Page 129

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-23 Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control (Continued) Item number Item name Settings 712 VIDEO PROCESS ON CAP LOCK 2FIELD When the function menu item CAPSTN or menu item 106 is set to 2F for 2-field playback, select whether or not to carry out a “picture shift”. OFF : No pi[...]

  • Page 130

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-24 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control (Continued) (Items 715 to 721: Settings for controlling the video processing system according to the menu settings.) Item number Item name 715 VIDEO GAIN CONTROL 716 CHROMA GAIN CONTROL 717 CHROMA P[...]

  • Page 131

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-25 Menu items in the range 700 to 799, relating to video control (Continued) Item name Settings Item number 726 H BLANKING WIDTH Select the horizontal blanking width of the video output signal. NAROW : Digital blanking (narrow) WIDE: Analog blanking (wide) When WIDE is selected, the horizontal blanki[...]

  • Page 132

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-26 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 800 to 899, relating to audio control Specify the time for cross-fade or fade in/out editing of audio signals. 5 ms , 10 ms , 15 ms , 20 ms , 25 ms a) , 50 ms b) , 85 ms , 115 ms c) Note The cross-fade or fade in/out operation means tha[...]

  • Page 133

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-27 Menu items in the range 800 to 899, relating to audio control (Continued) 815 AUDIO SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER Item number Item name Settings 810 AUDIO EDIT PREVIEW SWITCHER Set the output phase for the audio playback signal when any of the ASSEMBLE, VIDEO, AUDIO CH1 to CH4, CUE, and TC buttons is li[...]

  • Page 134

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-28 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 800 to 899, relating to audio control (Continued) Item number Item name Settings 823 NAU FLG PB Controls the non-audio flag when the playback format is Digital Betacam or Betacam SX. Sub-item 1 CH1/CH2 During playback (except E-E mode),[...]

  • Page 135

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-29 Menu items in the range 800 to 899, relating to audio control (Continued) Item number Item name Settings 826 AUDIO PB VOLUME SELECT (DVW-M2000/M2000P only) Selects which PB control knobs are assigned to control playback of digital audio channels. Sub-item 0 ALL CH DEFAULT : Use the following setti[...]

  • Page 136

    Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-30 Chapter 12 Setup Menus 12-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu Menu items in the range 900 to 999, relating to digital processing Item number Item name Settings 903 FREEZE MODE Select the freeze mode and freeze timing. FIELD : Freeze a video field. Field may be odd or even, according to the timing. FLD1: Freeze an odd fie[...]

  • Page 137

    Chapter 13 Setup Utility Menu Functions Chapter 13 Setup Utility Menu Functions 13-1 Chapter 13 Setup Utility Menu Functions You can use the setup utility menu to download files saved in memory sticks, to upload files to memory sticks, and to format memory sticks from MS-DOS. Call up the setup utility menu from the function menu. See Section 11-2 ?[...]

  • Page 138

    Chapter 13 Setup Utility Menu Functions 13-2 Chapter 13 Setup Utility Menu Functions 13-1 Overview of Setup Utility Men u Functions 5 Press the F5 (SET) button. The selected file is downloaded. Note Do not do any of the following during the download. Doing so can corrupt the ROM software of this unit, making the unit unable to download normally. ?[...]

  • Page 139

    Chapter 13 Setup Utility Menu Functions Chapter 13 Setup Utility Menu Functions 13-3 3 Press the F5 (SET) button. Formatting is executed. If you are using a new memory stick, or if an error occurs during execution of F3: FORMAT STICK, use the sub mode to format the memory stick. Note All data in the memory stick is erased when you execute F3: FORMA[...]

  • Page 140

    Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection 14-1 Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection 14-1 Removing a Cassette When T ape Slac k Occurs If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to remove the upper lid and sound baffle. This job should always be entrusted to a technician who has undergone service training. To clean the video heads and audio head[...]

  • Page 141

    14-2 Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection 14-3 Err or Messages Z ALARM indicator This unit is equipped with a self-diagnosis function, and if a problem is detected, displays an error message in the time data display and on the monitor. If an error message appears, contact your Sony service representative. Indi[...]

  • Page 142

    Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection 14-3 Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection Error Message List Code Message Description – NO COMMUNICATION Abnormality in the interface between the lower control panel and SYS CPU (SS- 89 board) has been detected in the lower control panel side. 01 REEL TROUBLE Tape slacking has been detected in the threading [...]

  • Page 143

    14-4 Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection 14-4 Moisture Condensation When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this state, it can adhere to the d[...]

  • Page 144

    Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection 14-5 Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection 14-5 Regular Chec ks 14-5-1 Digital Hours Meter The hours meter can display seven items of information, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. Display modes of the hours meter H01[...]

  • Page 145

    14-6 Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 14 Maintenance and Inspection 14-5 Regular Chec ks 14-5-2 Maintenance Timings Use the following table as a timing guide for checking and replacing components of the unit. These intervals are not guaranteed lifetimes; the timing for replacing components depends on the particular conditions of use. I[...]

  • Page 146

    Appendix Appendix A-1 Specifications General Recording format Digital Betacam Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 2.2 A (220 W) (DVW-M2000/ M2000P) 2 A (200 W) (DVW-2000/2000P) Peak inrush current (1) Power ON, current probe method: 54 A (240 V), 20 A (100 V) (2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with Eu[...]

  • Page 147

    Appendix A-2 Appendix Specifications Recommended tapes Digital Betacam cassettes (S, L): BCT-D6/D12/D22/D32/D40 BCT-D34L/D64L/D94L/D124L MPEG IMX cassettes (S, L) (for playback only on DVW-M2000/ M2000P) Betacam SX cassettes (S, L) (for playback only on DVW-M2000/ M2000P) Betacam SP cassettes (S, L) (for playback only on DVW-M2000/ M2000P) Betacam [...]

  • Page 148

    Appendix Appendix A-3 MPEG IMX playback (DVW-M2000/M2000P) Video Digital Audio Betacam SX playback (DVW-M2000/M2000P) Video Audio Analog Betacam playback (DVW-M2000) Video Bandwidth Y DVW-M2000: 0 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/–2 dB DVW-M2000P: 0 to 2.75 MHz +0.5 dB/–2 dB R–Y/B–Y 0 to 2.75 MHz +0.5 dB/–0.5dB S/N ratio 56 dB or more K factor 1 % or [...]

  • Page 149

    Appendix A-4 Appendix Specifications Audio a) Reference level: +4 dBm Analog Betacam playback (DVW-M2000P) Video Audio a) Peak level: +8 dB above reference level b) Reference level: +4 dBm Metal tape Oxide tape Bandwidth Y 25 Hz to 5.5 MHz +0.5 dB/–4.0 dB 25 Hz to 4.0 MHz +0.5 dB/–6.0 dB 25 Hz to 1.5 MHz +0.5 dB/–3.0 dB S/N Y 48 dB or more 46[...]

  • Page 150

    Appendix Appendix A-5 TIME CODE IN XLR 3-pin, female (1) 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k Ω , balanced CUE IN XLR 3-pin, female (1) LOW OFF: –60 dBu, high impedance, balanced HIGH OFF: +4 dBu, high impedance, balanced HIGH ON: +4 dBm, 600 Ω termination, balanced Output connectors SDI OUTPUT BNC (3 including 1 for character superimposition) Serial digital[...]

  • Page 151

    Appendix A-6 Appendix Specifications Remote connectors CONTROL PANEL 10-pin (2), female Front/rear selectable REMOTE 1-IN(9P) D-sub 9-pin, female REMOTE 1-OUT(9P) D-sub 9-pin, female RS-232C D-sub 9-pin, male VIDEO CONTROL D-sub 15-pin, male (for optional BVR-50/50P) REMOTE 2 PARALLEL I/O(50P) 50-pin, female Memory stick slot Memory stick (8 to 128[...]

  • Page 152

    Index Index I-1 (Continued) Inde x A AC IN connector 2-17 ALARM indicator 2-11 Analog audio input/output section 2-15 device connection 3-2 video input/output section 2-16 ASSEMBLE button 2-11 Audio monitor signal output section 2-18 selection function selector buttons 2-4 setting display section 2-5 signal selection buttons 2-5 AUDIO IN/OUT button[...]

  • Page 153

    Index Index I-2 Index MENU (function menu) 11-3 Menu control buttons 2-6 display 2-8 operation 2-6, 6-2, 12-2 MIXING button 2-4 Moisture condensation 14-4 MONITOR OUTPUT connectors 2-18 MPEG IMX 1-1 cassette 3-10 compatibility 1-2 N Non-drop frame mark 3-9 mode 11-4 O Operation mode 3-9 OPTION connector 2-18 OUTREF (function menu) 11-7 P PANEL SELE[...]

  • Page 154

    The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenan[...]

  • Page 155

     2004 Son y Cor poration B & P Company DVW-M2000/M2000P DVW-2000/2000P (SY, ) 3-826-015- 02 (1)[...]