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    DIGIT AL VIDEOCASSETTE COMP ACT PLA YER J-H1 J-H3 i.LINK INTERF ACE BOARD HKJ-101 OPERA TION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1)[...]

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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. W ARNING THIS APP ARA TUS MUST BE EAR THED . This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en[...]

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    For the customers in Europe (for the J-H1 and J-H3) This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards: • EN60065: Product Safety • [...]

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    Pour toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon d’alimentation/connecteur pour appareils/fiche ci-dessus, consulter un agent de service compétent. A TTENTION Il y a un risque d’explosion si la pile est mal insérée. Remplacer la pile uniquement par une pile de même type ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Jeter les piles[...]

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    Für Kunden in Europa (für den J-H1 und J-H3) Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EMG) der EG-Kommission als auch die Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EMG). Angewandte Normen: • EN60065: Produktsicherheit • EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung) • EN55103-2: Elektromagne[...]

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    Ta b le of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Sample System Configuration ....................................................... 1-3 1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual .......................................................... 1-5 Chapter 2 Location [...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 Over vie w The J-H1 (also referred to as the unit in this manual) is a Digital Videocassette Compact Player based on the HDCAM 1) format. For monitoring, this unit uses a down-converter so that you can check the recorded images even in the SD environment. This feature allows you to monitor images [...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 Chapter 1 Overview Compact design Since the unit is as compact as a standard desktop personal computer in size, it is ideal for personal use on your desktop. In addition, front loading of both S and L cassettes is standard. Menu-based setup Initial settings for the unit’s operation, interfaces with connected equipment, and [...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 1-2 Sample System Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1) When an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is installed. Example for the J[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 1-4 Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 Sample System Configuration 1) When an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is installed. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Analog audio RS-2[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-5 1-3 Using the CD-R OM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manuals for the J-H series of videocassette players (English, Japanese, French, and German versions). CD-R OM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD- ROM disc. •C omputer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or f[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Chapter 2 Location and Function of P ar ts 2-1 Contr ol P anel 1 Carrying handle Use this handle to carry the unit or to stand the unit vertically. 2 POWER switch Press the side of the POWER switch marked “ON” to turn the unit on. The fluorescent display on th[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-2 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 4 Remote control detector Receives the infrared signal from the supplied Remote Commander. For details, see “4-4 Using the Remote Commander” on page 4-7. 5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION-1/2) button You can assign the function that is set in PF2 KEY SELECT, bas[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-3 3 AU MON SEL button Each press of this button switches the audio channel as listed below. The selected channels are displayed in the FL display. When basic menu item 026 is set to STEREO AUDIO CHANNEL LR One press CH-1 CH-2 Two presses CH-3 CH-4 Three presses CH-1[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-4 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Audio monitor display area Time data display area Indicator area Tape transport indicator area Audio monitor display area • L/R audio level meter Indicates the audio levels of the 2 optionally selected channels making up L/R (Left/Right). • L/R audio channel d[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-5 Tape transport indicator area • Tape transport indicator When you press each button in the tape transport control section, the corresponding indicators light. m : REW (rewind) indicator B : PLAY indicator When AUTO TRACKING (the automatic tape loading function) [...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-6 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1-3 T ape T ranspor t Contr ol Section 1 EJECT button Press this button to eject the cassette. 2 REW (rewind) button To rewind the tape, press this button. The REW indicator lights. When you are using a tape containing shot marks, press this button while holding[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-7 2-2 Connector P anel 1 TC OUTPUT connector 1 TC OUTPUT (time code output) connector (BNC type × 1) (J-H3 only): Outputs the playback time code. 2 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord (not supplied). Notes • Place the unit near the AC ou[...]

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    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-8 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts DV (i.LINK DV output ) connector (IEEE1394 type, 6-pin) (available only when an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board (not supplied) is installed): This is a connector located on the optional HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board. Outputs video/ audio signals in DV format. Note[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Installation Installation of the unit You can install this unit horizontally as well as vertically. However, it is necessary to use the supplied vertical installation stands to prepare the unit for vertical installation as shown in the figure. Notes •W hen you install th[...]

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    Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2 Cassettes Cassette types This unit uses a tape with 1/2-inch tape width. It plays HD DIGITAL VIDEO cassettes. Inserting and ejecting cassettes Insert or eject a cassette while the unit is powered on. Inserting a cassette 1 Turn the POWER switch on. 2 Check the following points before inserting t[...]

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    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-1 Chapter 4 Pla ybac k 4-1 Preparations f or Playbac k 4-1-1 Switching System Frequency Switch a setting of this unit to correspond with the system frequency of a using cassette. (This is set to 29.97 system at the factory.) For details, see “Switching system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4. 4-1-2 [...]

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    4-1 Preparations f or Pla yback Chapter 4 Playback 4-2 Chapter 4 Playback When “14:9” is selected When “13:9” is selected • Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) 4-1-4 Time Data Setting ( Con version fr om 24 to 25-Frame Mode) Displayed time data Use the CTL/TC/UB button to select one of the CTL (control), time code, or user bit values. When time code i[...]

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    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-3 4-2 Pla yback Pr ocedures 4-2-1 Normal Playbac k In jog mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed based the speed at which the dial is turned. The playback speed range is ±1 times normal speed. Use the following procedure to carry out playback in shuttle mode. 1 Turn the JOG dial directly or press the[...]

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    4-2 Pla yback Pr ocedures Chapter 4 Playback 4-4 Chapter 4 Playback In shuttle mode, the SHUTTLE dial controls the playback speed based on the angular position of the dial. There are seven playback speeds: ±0.03 times, ±0.12 times, ±0.5 times, ±1 times, ±2 times, ±5 times, ±21 times. + indicates forward direction speed, – indicates reverse[...]

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    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-5 4-3 Superimposed Character Inf ormation 1 Types of time data Video signal output from the SDI (J-H3 only), HD SDI (J-H3 only), COMPOSITE, COMPONENT (Y/ Pb/Pr), D3 or MONITOR connectors contains superimposed character information (overlaid display), including time code, menu settings, or alarm messages. For [...]

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    4-3 Superimposed Character Inf ormation Chapter 4 Playback 4-6 Chapter 4 Playback 4 Operation mode The field is divided into two blocks, A and B. •B lock A: displays the operation mode. •B lock B: displays the servo lock status or tape speed. Display Operation mode Block A Block B TAPE UNTHREAD Cassette is not loaded. STANDBY OFF Standby off mo[...]

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    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-7 4-4 Using the Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts. How to change the lithium battery 1 Pull out the lithium battery case. Pull the battery case toward you while releasing the lock by plucking it with your fingernail. 2 Set lithium batte[...]

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    4-4 Using the Remote Commander Chapter 4 Playback 4-8 Chapter 4 Playback 2 Turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from “OFF” to “ON” while holding down the JOG/ SHUTTLE button, and then release the JOG/ SHUTTLE button. (ON flashes while the JOG/SHUTTLE button is being pressed.) 3 Press the SET/MENU button. Time data display area an[...]

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    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-9 4-5 T ele-File 1) and Shot Mark Functions The following operations will be available when using the unit connected to a personal computer (PC) with the optional JZ-1 software installed. For details on installation and software operation, refer to the “Readme” file and the “Help” file supplied with t[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setup Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-1 Chapter 5 Setup Men u 5-1 Menu System Configuration The principal setup operations required before operating this unit can be carried out using setup menus. The menu system of this unit is comprised of a basic menu and an extended menu. •B asic menu This menu is used to make the following settings: ?[...]

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    5-2 Menu Operations Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-2 Chapter 5 Setup Menu This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings. For information about how to use basic menu item 013, see “Switching system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4, and for information about how to operate items B01 to B12, see “Menu bank operation[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setup Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-3 Changing a menu item setting value To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item, use the following procedure. 1 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial. The setting value changes at a rate based on the SHUTTLE dial position or on the JOG dial rotation rate. 2 W[...]

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    5-2 Menu Operations Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-4 Chapter 5 Setup Menu Switching system frequency (menu item 013) Using the following procedure, you can set SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT, basic menu item 013, to “ON,” and then switch the system frequencies between 29.97, 25, 24 (J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only), and 23.98PD (J-H3 only). (The following proced[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setup Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-5 4 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting to 25, then release the JOG/SHUTTLE button. The displays change as shown below. To cancel switching of the system frequency Holding down the SHIFT button, press the SET/ MENU button the required number of times to exi[...]

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    5-2 Menu Operations Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-6 Chapter 5 Setup Menu Extended menu operations You can control the extended menu in the same way as that described in the previous pages (Menu Operations). For details of menu operation, see “5-2 Menu Operations” on page 5-2. Note To access the extended menu, it is required to set MENU GRADE, basic me[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setup Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-7 5-3 Basic Men u The basic menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory a) When setting items 002, 003 and 009, watch the monitor screen, and adjust to the required state. Item number Item name Settings 002 a) CHARACTER H- POSITION Adjusts the horizontal scree[...]

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    5-3 Basic Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-8 Chapter 5 Setup Menu Item number Item name Settings 013 SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT Specifies whether to enable switching the system frequencies. OFF : Do not enable system switching. ON: Enable system switching. You can switch the system frequencies of this unit between 29.97, 25, 24 (J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 onl[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setup Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-9 Item number Item name Settings 099 MENU GRADE Determines the menus that can be changed. BASIC : Basic menu ENHAN: Basic menu + Extended menu B01 RECALL BANK 1 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1. B02 RECALL BANK 2 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 2. B11 SAVE BANK 1 Set to [...]

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    5-4 Extended Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-10 Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-4 Extended Menu The extended menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory default settings are indicated by an enclosing box. Items in the extended menu Item number Item name Settings 101 SELECTION FOR JOG/ SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE Selects how[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setup Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-11 Item number Item name Settings 601 VITC POSITION SEL-1 (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) In 29.97/23.98PD system Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output). 12H ... 16H ... 20H: Select a line from line 12 to line 20. Note You can insert the VITC signals into two pla[...]

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    5-4 Extended Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-12 Chapter 5 Setup Menu Item number Item name Settings 710 INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATOR Selects the test signal to be output from the VTR’s internal test signal generator. OFF : No test signal is generated. (The VTR operates normally.) CB: 100% color bar signal 713 VIDEO SETUP REFERENCE LEVEL (J-H1: 29.[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setup Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-13 Item number Item name Settings 831 I.LINK AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT (available only with the HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Selects audio channels output from the DV connector. CH1/2 : Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-1/2. CH3/4: Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-[...]

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    5-4 Extended Menu Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-14 Chapter 5 Setup Menu Item number Item name Settings 941 GAMMA LEVEL (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the angle of the compensation curve. 0 … 80H … 100H 942 V FILTER SELECT (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Specifies perpendicu[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-1 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-1 Remo ving a Cassette When T ape Slack Occur s If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to remove the top and bottom plates. This job should always be entrusted to a technician who has undergone service training. To clean t[...]

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    6-1 Remo ving a Cassette When T ape Slac k Occurs Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-2 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-3 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 tap[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-3 6-4 Err or Messages CODE MESSAGE ERRORS 01 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” during threading or unthreading. 02 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” or “tape break” during search, fast-forward, or rewind. 03 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack,” “tape brea[...]

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    6-1 Remo ving a Cassette When T ape Slac k Occurs Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-4 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection The digital hours meter can display nine 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 digital h[...]

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    Appendix Appendix A-1 Appendix Specifications General Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption J-H3: 70 W J-H1: 50 W Rated current J-H3: 0.7 A J-H1: 0.5 A Peak inrush current (1) Power ON, current probe method: 35 A (240 V), 10 A (100 V) (2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: [...]

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    Specifications Appendix A-2 Appendix Digital video system HD analog response (BNC output) Output level Y: 700 mV (±5%) Pb/Pr: ±350 mV (±5%) Sync signal: ±300 mV (added to Y component) (±5%) Frequency response Y: 0 to 20 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB Pb/Pr: 0 to 7 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB S/N 56 dB or more Output impedance Y, Pb, Pr: 75 Ω (± 5%) Y/C De[...]

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    Appendix Appendix A-3 D3 OUTPUT D connector (1), 14-pin Y: 1.0 Vp-p, Sync negative, 75 Ω , unbalanced Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , unbalanced Including character superimposition COMPUTER DISPLAY OUTPUT D-sub 15-pin, female (1) R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , unbalanced AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R) Phono jack (2) XLR 3-pin, male (2) +4 dBm at 600 Ω load, l[...]

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    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[...]

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    Sony Corporation B & P Company J-H1 J-H3 (SY) 3-748-147- 02 (1) 2003.06  2003[...]