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2006 Sony Corporation 2-678-753- 11 (1) Digital HD Videocassette Recor der HVR-M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P Operating Instructions[...]
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2 W ARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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 magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to t[...]
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3 NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM HVR-M15E only A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the pl[...]
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4 Table of Contents Ta b le of Contents Ta b le of Contents Chapter1 Overview Chapter3 Dubbing/Editing Features ............................................................................. 6 Location and Function of P arts ....................................... 8 Front Panel ........................................................................[...]
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Table of Contents 5 Chapter4 Adjusting and Setting Thr ough Menus Operating the Menus ...................................................... 44 Menu Organization ............................................................ 45 Menu Contents .................................................................. 46 Chapter5 Maintenance Tr oubleshooting ..[...]
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6 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Over vie w Features The HVR-M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P is a digital HD videocassette recorder supporting HDV format and DVCAM/DV format. The unit produces stable, superior picture quality by digital processing and separating image signals into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component vide[...]
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Chapter 1 Overview 7 Chapter 1 Overview High definition down convert function When you want to playback a tape recorded in HDV format, you can down convert any images to output them. This function allows you to preview recorded- images on a monitor which is not compatible with High-Definition (HD) format. Also, you can select an aspect ratio from S[...]
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8 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts Fr ont P anel 1 Remote sensor 2 DISPLAY OUTPUT switch Selects the destination for the text data to be superimposed via output jacks. OFF : Does not superimpose text data to output. S VIDEO/VIDEO : Superimposes text data to S VIDEO OUT jack and VIDEO OUT jack. ALL : Superimpose[...]
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Chapter 1 Overview 9 Chapter 1 Overview 6 J/j/K/k button Use these buttons in menu settings and other settings. 7 EXEC (execute) button Use this button in menu settings. 8 MENU button Press this button to display the menu on screen.[...]
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10 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1) “EE” stands for “Electric to Electric.” In EE mode, the video and audio signals input to the VCR?[...]
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Chapter 1 Overview 11 Chapter 1 Overview 5 PLAY button When you press this button, the indicator lights and playback begins. If you press this button while holding down REW button during stop, the tape is rewound to its beginning and starts playing automatically (during rewind, REW indicator lights and PLAY indicator blinks). Notes • When the uni[...]
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12 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P arts 3 HDV indicator Lights when the unit is in the following operating status. • When a tape recorded in HDV format is being played back. • When HDV signals are input through the i.LINK interface. • When [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [HDV]. * * Even when [HDV/D[...]
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Chapter 1 Overview 13 Chapter 1 Overview Rear P anel 1 S VIDEO jacks To connect a device equipped with an S VIDEO jack, use S VIDEO jacks on the unit. If you use S VIDEO jacks, you can input/output high- quality video with less signals deterioration in quality than the one connected to the standard VIDEO jack. When DISPLAY OUTPUT switch is set to S[...]
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14 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 6 COMPONENT OUT jacks Use to output component signals. To connect a device equipped with the component video input connectors, use COMPONENT OUT jacks on the unit. If you use COMPONENT OUT jacks, you can output high-quality video with even less signal deterioration in quality compared with S VIDEO jack. You [...]
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Chapter 1 Overview 15 Chapter 1 Overview • When connecting a device that has a 6-pin i.LINK jack to the unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to the 6-pin i.LINK jack. • The video signal which is input from HDV/DV jack will output directly to COMPONENT OUT jacks, S VIDEO jack, and VIDEO jack with the jitter of i.LINK signal. This jitter ma[...]
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16 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Supplied Remote Commander 1 EJECT button Note The unit does not open and close Cassette Lid 5 (page 8) automatically. When you eject a tape by using EJECT button on Remote Commander, open Cassette Lid beforehand, then press EJECT button. 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons Press these buttons to search for scenes using [...]
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Chapter 1 Overview 17 Chapter 1 Overview 3 Put the lid back. Notes on batteries • Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries. • Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix different types of batteries. • If you do not intend to use Remote Commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from[...]
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18 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview The unit can display various superimposed text data on an external monitor connected to the unit. In this operation manual, the menu screen etc. is displayed in English. You can change the desired language with the screen language setting. For details, see page 53. Menu screen Press MENU button to display th[...]
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Chapter 1 Overview 19 Chapter 1 Overview qs Audio level meters For details of the audio level meter display, see “AUDIO MIX” in “AUDIO SET” menu on page 50. qd Date/time and camera data indicator When you press DATA CODE button of Remote Commander or when you select [DATE] or [CAMERA DATA] of [DATA CODE] in [DISPLAY SET] menu, you can switc[...]
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20 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Paper clip, etc. Reel Chapter 2 Pla ybac k and Recor ding Notes on P o wer Suppl y and Video Cassettes REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, set REC/ SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE. To record or dub audio on a tape, set[...]
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 21 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Preparing the P ower Supply Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor (supplied) and the DC plug of the AC adaptor to DC IN jack on the 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 ou[...]
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22 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes •When inserting a cassette, hold the back edge of the cassette in the center and push it until the cassette is inserted deep into the unit. If you hold the ends, the cassette may not be loaded properly. • If the cassette does not load or is loaded only halfway, eject it [...]
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 23 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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24 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 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 f or Playbac k Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i.LINK jack You can connect the unit [...]
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 25 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes • To playback the picture recorded in HDV format when you connect the monitor using a component video cable, set [COMPONENT] of [VIDEO OUT] in [IN/OUT REC] menu according to your monitor (page 47) . When the picture recorded in DVCAM/ DV format is played back, only a pictu[...]
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26 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Pla yback • If you connect the input connectors of the unit to the output connectors of a monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, use INPUT SELECT switch to select a signal that is not being input or disconnect the cable[...]
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 27 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Settings f or Playbac k Preparation on the unit Notes • Text information is superimposed to VIDEO OUT jack, S VIDEO OUT jack, and COMPONENT OUT jacks. To record video signals without text data, set DISPLAY OUTPUT switch to OFF (page 8) . For details on text data, see “Displayi[...]
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28 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Pla yback Functions This section describes useful functions during playback. Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape If you record on a tape using a Sony digital HD video camera recorder or digital camcorder, the recording information (data codes) will be recorded o[...]
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 29 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Playing at various speeds You can play back a tape at various speeds using Remote Commander. HDV-formatted tape –w hen you playback a tape in DVCAM/DV format and press × 1/5 button on Remote Commander while pointing it toward the unit, the playback speed turns to 1/3 of normal [...]
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30 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording To hear the sound while playing at various speeds To hear the sound when playing at various speeds, set [JOG AUDIO] in [AUDIO SET] menu to [ON]. For details on [AUDIO SET], see “AUDIO SET” menu on page 51. Note You cannot hear the sound while playing back a tape recorded in HD[...]
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 31 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Auto Repeat The unit can repeat the playback of all or a part of the tape. 1 Set [AUTO REPEAT] in [VTR SET] menu to [ON]. 2 Press REW button (if the tape is already rewound, press PLAY button). The unit rewinds the tape to its beginning, and starts playback automatically. When the[...]
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32 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recor der This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform recording on the unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit for dubbing. Notes • For connection of the editing device[...]
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 33 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes • If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the input connectors of the player, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, set INPUT SELECT switch to a position where a signal is not currently being input, or disconn[...]
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34 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder • The unit cannot record MPEG2 signals except HDV1080i signals. •W hen you record HDV signals input from HDV/DV jack, the connection between the recorded picture pauses for a second. Settings f or Recor ding Preparation on the recorde[...]
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 35 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 6 If INPUT SELECT switch is set to S VIDEO or VIDEO, select the audio mode. (With a HDV/DV connection, skip step 6, 7, and 8.) When you select S VIDEO or VIDEO with INPUT SELECT switch, set AUDIO mode by setting [AUDIO MODE] in [AUDIO SET] menu (page 50) . FS32K : Switches the aud[...]
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36 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recor der Recor ding Functions Marking an index By pressing INDEX WRITE button on Remote Commander during recording, you can mark an index signal at any place on the tape. If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily fi[...]
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Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 37 HVR-M15 (rear panel) Monitor i.LINK cable (not supplied) i.LINK jack Digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack : Signal flow Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another equipment The section describes the connections and settings necessary to perform dubbing on other equipment, using the uni[...]
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Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 38 Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing To dub a tape recorded in HDV format using duplicate function on such as the DSR-25/45/50, select [DVCAM] in [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu. There are some limitations to down convert a tape recorded in HDV format to DVCAM format. For details, see “i.LINK SET” on page [...]
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Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 39 Recorder Audio input Component video input Video input S-video input Audio cable (Phono jack) (not supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Monitor HVR-M15 (rear panel) To video equipment without an i.LINK jack When con[...]
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Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 40 Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing procedures 1 Prepare the unit. Refer to “Settings for Recording” on page 34. 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 the unit and start recording on the rec[...]
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Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 41 Editing (Connecting with a Computer) You can set up an editing system by connecting the unit to a computer (editing machine) using HDV/DV jack on the unit. • For details about the connecting method to the editing machine, refer to the supplied instruction manual of your editing unit. • The [...]
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Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 42 Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Preparations Transferring the picture data from the unit to a computer (editing machine) • To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape to an editing machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [HDV] (page 46) , then set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to[...]
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Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing Chapter 3 Dubbing/Editing 43 Transferring the picture data on a computer (editing machine) to the unit • To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape to an editing machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/ OUT REC] menu to [HDV], then set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [OFF] (pages 46, 47) . ?[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 44 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating the Men us The unit allows you to set various parameters in the menus. Before you start using the unit, set the internal clock in [CLOCK SET] in [OTHERS] menu. Except for clock setting, you can use a[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 45 AU DIO MODE (page 50) AU D I O A GC (page 50) AU DIO REC L V (page 50) AU D I O MIX (page 50) AU DIO LOCK (page 51) JOG A UDIO (page 51) AU D I O SET TC/UB SET HD V/D V IN TC (page 52) TC FORMA T (page 53) * TC RESET (page 53) VTR SET AU TO REPEA T (page [...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 46 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated with rectangles. IN/OUT REC menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting HDV/DV SEL (pages 25, 33, 37, 41) REC MODE Normally, set this menu to [AUTO]. Select this menu when you want to limit the output format during tape pla[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 47 Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC VIDEO OUT i.LINK SET (pages 25, 37) Selects the mode of video output jacks. COMPONENT Selects the output format from COMPONENT OUT jacks. Selects from [480i], [480p/480i] or [1080i/480i] when [60i/50i SEL] in [OTHERS] [...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 48 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Icon/Menu Submenu Setting IN/OUT REC COLOR BAR BARS TYPE DV BARS EE/PB SEL 480i LEVEL Selects whether to display color bars or not. Also, you may select color bars with or without tone signals (1 kHz full bit –20 dB at 60i, 1 kHz full bit –18 dB at 50[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 49 DISPLAY SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting DISPLAY SET DATA CODE (page 28) LETTER SIZE DATE DISPLAY TIME DISPLAY REMAINING (page 18) Selects whether or not to display the data codes on the analog video output. OFF : Does not display the data codes. DATE :[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 50 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus AUDIO SET menu Icon/Menu Submenu Setting AUDIO SET AUDIO MODE (page 35) AUDIO AGC AUDIO REC LV AUDIO MIX Selects the audio mode. FS32K : Switches the audio mode to 4-channel mode (12-bit mode). FS48K : Switches the audio mode to 2-channel mode (16-bit mod[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 51 UNLOCK MODE : Records the sampling clocks of audio and video independently. This mode applies to a consumer DV tape. LOCK MODE : Synchronizes the sampling clocks of the audio and video for recording. This setting is effective for digital processing and pe[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 52 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus HDV/DV IN TC Selects whether to record internal time code or external time code while the unit records the signals input from HDV/DV jack. INTERNAL : Records the time code generated by the internal time code generator. (If no time code is recorded on the [...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 53 You can select the desired language on Data display screen. You can choose Simplified English if your native language is not available among the options. Selects the control device. WIRELESS : Enables the control of Remote Commander. CONTROL S : Enables t[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 54 Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Selects the noise reduction level for the luminance signals when a tape is played. OFF : No noise reduction LOW : Low noise reduction HIGH : High noise reduction Notes • When you use noise reduction, there may be an afterimage depending on the condition[...]
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Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 4 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 55 Switches to the 1080/60i (NTSC) or the 1080/50i (PAL). 1 Press J / j buttons to select [YES], then press EXEC button. 2 Press J / j buttons to select [YES] again, then press EXEC button. Resets the menu to factory settings except CLOCK SET. 1 Press J / j [...]
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56 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Tr oubleshooting Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. General Operation T r oubles Symptom Cause/Remedy A menu item is not available. Some menu item settings change accidentally. The unit operates by itself. The supplied wireless Remote Commander does not[...]
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Chapter 5 Maintenance 57 Chapter 5 Maintenance Po wer sources Symptom Cause/Remedy The power cannot be turned on. The unit does not operate even if the power has been turned on. The unit does not operate properly when the AC adaptor is used. • The power cord of the AC adaptor is disconnected. t Connect the AC power cord. • Moisture condensation[...]
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58 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Output/Pla ybac k Symptom Cause/Remedy Cannot playback. Cannot playback in reverse at various speeds. Horizontal lines are displayed on an image. An image has block noise. An image is blurred or not displayed. No picture is output from HDV/DV jack. The audio breaks up. Cannot perform a date search and [...]
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Chapter 5 Maintenance 59 Chapter 5 Maintenance • i.LINK signal output from the digital non-linear editing controller does not include a time code. t Confirm that the editing software you are using is capable of outputting a time code. • INPUT SELECT switch is not set to HDV/DV. t Set INPUT SELECT switch to HDV/DV. t To protect a tape, the unit [...]
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60 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Symptom Cause/Remedy The unit does not function as part of a digital non-linear editing system. Although the i.LINK cable is connected, the image from an external equipment is not displayed. No image is displayed even though the video cable is connected correctly. The image loses color or is distorted [...]
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Chapter 5 Maintenance 61 Chapter 5 Maintenance t Reconnect the i.LINK cable (not supplied). • INPUT SELECT switch is set to a position other than HDV/DV. t Set the switch to HDV/DV. t Set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu correctly. Confirm the level of the sound output from the player by referring to the player’s instruction manual. If you are[...]
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62 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Self-diagnosis displa y/W arning Indicators The following alarm indicators may appear on 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 error still recurs afte[...]
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Chapter 5 Maintenance 63 Chapter 5 Maintenance Alarm Messages The following alarm messages appear with the alarm indicators. Take appropriate action according to the displayed message. Item Message Cause/Corrective Action % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. Q Insert a cassette. Z Reinsert the cas[...]
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64 Chapter 5 Maintenance 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 place the unit in humid places Do not place the unit in places where they may be exposed to water-splash or t[...]
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Chapter 5 Maintenance 65 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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66 Chapter 5 Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning the terminal If the gold-plated terminals of a cassette become dirty, or dirt accumulates on the terminals, the correct remaining tape time may not be displayed. Clean the terminal with a swab once every ten times you eject a cassette. When affixing a label to the cassette Be sure to affix a l[...]
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Chapter 5 Maintenance 67 Chapter 5 Maintenance •T APE RUN mode The cumulative total hours of tape running time is displayed in 10-hour increments. •T HREADING mode The cumulative number of tape unthreading operations is displayed in 10-operation increments. About the Built-in Rechar geable Battery The unit is provided with a rechargeable batter[...]
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68 Appendix Appendix Appendix Compatibility of HD V , D VCAM, and D V Formats HDV format is an HD VCR format based on 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 [...]
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Appendix 69 Appendix Playback compatibility The compatibility between playback tape format and player is summarized in the table below. * The unit can play back for HDV720/30p format, but you cannot output the video signals from HDV/DV jack. The unit cannot play back other than HDV1080/60i, HDV1080/50i, such as HDV1080/30F, HDV1080/25F, HDV1080/ 24[...]
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70 Appendix Appendix Dubbing with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks When you use the unit as a recorder to perform dubbing between the unit and another equipment connected, the format to be used for recording is set in accordance with [ REC MODE] setting of [IN/OUT REC] menu. For details, see the following table. Playback and editing of a tape may be restrict[...]
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Appendix 71 Appendix Dubbing with HDV/DV jack When you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with the i.LINK cable using the unit as a player, HDV/DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and menu setting of the unit. If you use the unit as a recorder, the format of a tape used[...]
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72 Appendix Appendix Recording tape when the unit is used as a recorder 1) When the unit is used as a recorder, the recording format is determined by [ REC MODE] setting in [IN/OUT REC] menu if the input signal format is DVCAM or DV. 2) If you duplicate a tape when the unit is set to DVCAM as a recorder, the time code format of the duplicated tape [...]
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Appendix 73 Appendix About i.LINK HDV/DV jack provided on the 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 the unit and other equipment equipped with an i.LINK termina[...]
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74 Appendix Appendix Specifications System Video/Audio recording/playing Head System Rotating dual-head helical scan Audio recording format (HDV) MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16-bit 48 kHz (stereo) Transfer rate 384 kbps Audio recording format (DVCAM (DV)) 12-bit Fs32K (Channel 1/2, Channel 3/4) 16-bit Fs48K (Channel 1/2) Video signal 1080/60i, NTSC color, [...]
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Appendix 75 Appendix General Peak inrush current Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1 : 5.0 A (230 V) Power requirements 8.4 V (DC IN jack) Power consumption 8 W (during playback) Operating temperature 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C (41 ˚F to 104 ˚F) Storage temperature –20 ˚C to +60 ˚C (–4 ˚F to +140 ˚F)[...]
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76 Appendix Appendix Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) AC adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Rack (1) Size AA batteries (2) Cleaning cassette (1) Operating instructions (1) AC adaptor Power requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 – 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V * Operating temperature 0 ˚C to[...]
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Appendix 77 Appendix Index A Alarm message ...................................... 63 Audio mode ........................................... 18 C Camera data ........................................... 28 Cassette .................................................. 20 Cassette memory ................................... 20 Cleaning cassette ..........[...]
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78 Appendix Appendix Submenu Index Numerics 480i LEVEL .......................................... 48 60i/50i SEL ............................................ 55 A AC ON MODE ...................................... 54 AUDIO AGC ......................................... 50 AUDIO LOCK ...................................... 51 AUDIO MIX ................[...]
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