English dropdown-ico

Sony J30SDI manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Sony J30SDI, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Sony J30SDI one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Sony J30SDI. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Sony J30SDI should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Sony J30SDI
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Sony J30SDI item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Sony J30SDI item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Sony J30SDI alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Sony J30SDI, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Sony service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Sony J30SDI.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Sony J30SDI item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    COMP ACT PLA YER J-10 J-10SDI J-30 J-30SDI OPERA TION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (J-30/30SDI) (J-30/30SDI)[...]

  • Page 2

    W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified 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[...]

  • Page 3

    A VER TISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié. A VER TISSEMENT CET APP AREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE. AVE[...]

  • Page 4

    Pour les clients européens Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/ 336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions (73/23/ CEE) émises par la Commission de la Communauté européenne. La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux normes europé[...]

  • Page 5

    Table of Contents 1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Bef ore Using .................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 F eatures ........................................................................................... 1-2 1-3 Sample System Conf iguration ....................................................... 1-4 2[...]

  • Page 6

    Ta b le of Contents 2 Table of Contents Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-1 Removing a Cassette When T ape Slack Occurs ........................... 8-1 8-2 Head Cleaning ................................................................................ 8-1 8-3 Moisture Condensation ................................................................[...]

  • Page 7

    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Chapter 1 Over vie w 1-1 Bef ore Using When using this unit for the first time, set the number of scan lines to the NTSC (525 scan lines, field frequency 60 Hz) system setting or to the PAL (625 scan lines, field frequency 50 Hz) system setting according to the operating environment in which the unit will b[...]

  • Page 8

    Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 Features The J-10/10SDI/30/30SDI (also referred to simply as the unit(s) in this manual) are compact players based on the 1 / 2 -inch tape format. They play tapes recorded in conventional Betacam/ Betacam SP format. Notes • Since the unit does not have a dynamic tracking function, the tape may not rep[...]

  • Page 9

    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995[...]

  • Page 10

    Chapter 1 Overview 1-4 Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-10/10SDI Digital cassette J-10/10SDI SDI (J-10SDI) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-10) VTR Betacam SP camcorder Analog cassette Computer SDI (J-10SDI) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-10) Video monitor Analog audio Audio monitor RS[...]

  • Page 11

    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-5 Example for the J-30/30SDI Digital cassette J-30/30SDI SDI (J-30SDI) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-30) VTR Betacam SP camcorder Analog cassette Computer SDI (J-30SDI) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-30) Video monitor Analog audio Audio monitor RS-422A RS-232C Betacam SX camcord[...]

  • Page 12

    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 2 POWER switch 3 Cassette compartment 6 PHONES jack and control knob Display section (See page 2-2) Search control section (See page 2-6) Tape transport control section (See page 2-7)[...]

  • Page 13

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-2 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1-1 Displa y Section 1 LTC/VITC button 2 SET/MENU button 3 AU MON SEL/DOLBY C NR button 4 SHIFT button 5 CTL/TC/UB button 2-1 Control P anel 3 Cassette compartment Insert an S or L cassette. 4 Remote control detector Receives the infrared signal from the supplie[...]

  • Page 14

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-3 2 SET/MENU button Use this button for setup menu operations and settings. Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the SHIFT button to display the contents of the setup menu items on the FL display. When the setting is finished, press only the SET/MENU button [...]

  • Page 15

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-4 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts MODEL NAME DNW 0090 SERIAL NUMBER 010001 DATE 2001.05.11 TIME 12.55.10 CASSETTE NUMBER 0095 SHOT NUMBER 0052 ID1 AAAAAAAAAAAA ID2 BBBBBBBBBBBB ID3 CCCCCCCCCCCC ID4 DDDDDDDDDDDD TCR 23:59:59:29 Press this button while holding down the SHIFT button to function the D[...]

  • Page 16

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-5 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 display Indicates the optionally selected channel numbers. Time data display area Normally this [...]

  • Page 17

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-6 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Control P anel 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[...]

  • Page 18

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-7 • If the unit carries out reverse playback in the shuttle mode at –0.5 times or less normal speed for 20 consecutive minutes, the reel motor heat protection circuit automatically functions and the unit enters still mode. 2-1-3 T ape T ransport Control Section [...]

  • Page 19

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-8 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-2-1 Connector P anel of the J-10/30 2-2 Connector P anel 2 RS232C connector 5 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors 6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors 1 AC IN connector 3 REMOTE IN (9P) connector 4 EXT SYNC input connector 1 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet using the p[...]

  • Page 20

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-9 DV (i.LINK DV) output connector (IEEE1394, 6-pin): Outputs video/audio signals in DV format (IEEE1394, 6-pin). When basic menu item 030, i.LINK CHARACTER, of the setup menu is set to ON and basic menu item 005, DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT is set as anything other t[...]

  • Page 21

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-10 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-2-2 Connector P anel of the J-10SDI/30SDI 2 RS232C connector 6 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors 7 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors 1 AC IN connector 3 REMOTE IN (9P) connector 4 EXT SYNC input connector 5 TC OUTPUT connector 1 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet usi[...]

  • Page 22

    Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-11 DV (i.LINK DV) output connector (IEEE1394, 6-pin): Outputs video/audio signals in DV format. When basic menu item 030, i.LINK CHARACTER, of the setup menu is set to ON and basic menu item 005, DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT is set as anything other than OFF, the outp[...]

  • Page 23

    Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Installation 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 this unit vertically, be su[...]

  • Page 24

    Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2 Cassettes Cassette types This unit uses the following 1 / 2 -inch tape width cassettes: •D igital Betacam cassette (J-30/30SDI only) •M PEG IMX cassette (J-30/30SDI only) •B etacam SX cassette •B etacam SP cassette •B etacam cassette • UVW cassette Inserting and ejecting cassettes In[...]

  • Page 25

    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-1 SHIFT button Cassette compartment PLAY button Chapter 4 Pla ybac k 4-1 Pla ybac k Pr ocedures If you play back to the end of the tape The tape is automatically rewound, and stops. (When AUTO REWIND, extended menu item 125, is set to ENA) Notes • If you playback a Betacam/Betacam SP cassette immediately af[...]

  • Page 26

    4-1 Pla ybac k Pr ocedures Chapter 4 Playback 4-2 Chapter 4 Playback 4-1-2 Pla ybac k in Jog Mode 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 jog mode. 1 Turn the JOG dial directly or press [...]

  • Page 27

    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-3 2 Turn the SHUTTLE dial to the angle corresponding to the desired playback speed. Playback in shuttle mode starts. 3 Return the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent position or press the STOP button to cancel shuttle mode playback. It is possible to make pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button to switching between JOG[...]

  • Page 28

    4-1 Pla ybac k Pr ocedures Chapter 4 Playback 4-4 Chapter 4 Playback To perform frame step playback Put the unit into noiseless mode and press the PF-1 or PF-2 button. When you are using the Betacam SX format, each press of the PF-1 button steps 2 frames back, and each press of the PF-2 button steps 2 frames forward. When you are using the MPEG IMX[...]

  • Page 29

    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-5 4-2 Superimposed Character Inf ormation When basic menu item 005 of the setup menu DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT is set as anything other than OFF, the video signal output from the COMPOSITE (SUPER) output connector, SDI (SUPER) output connector (for J-10SDI/30SDI only) or DV connector contains superimposed ch[...]

  • Page 30

    4-1 Pla ybac k Pr ocedures Chapter 4 Playback 4-6 Chapter 4 Playback 4-3 Using the Remote Commander Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts. 4-3-1 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 batter[...]

  • Page 31

    Chapter 4 Playback Chapter 4 Playback 4-7 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 and monitor go back to the origin[...]

  • Page 32

    4-1 Pla ybac k Pr ocedures Chapter 4 Playback 4-8 Chapter 4 Playback 4-4 Operation via Computer (With the JZ-1 Software) The following operations will be available when using the unit connected to a computer with the optional JZ- 1 software installed. •C ontrolling basic operations such as play, fast forward, rewind, stop, jog playback, and shutt[...]

  • Page 33

    Chapter 5 UMID Functions Chapter 5 UMID Functions 5-1 Chapter 5 UMID Functions 5-1 Overview of 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 generation of UMIDs recorded in the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX f[...]

  • Page 34

    Chapter 5 UMID Functions 5-2 Chapter 5 UMID Functions 5-2 UMID Output and Displa y This section explains how to output and display UMIDs. 5-2-1 UMID Output Settings You can choose to output UMIDs or not from the SDI or SDI (SUPER) output connector, and select either Basic UMID or Extended UMID when you choose to output UMIDs. Make these settings us[...]

  • Page 35

    Chapter 6 Essence Marks Chapter 6 Essence Marks 6-1 Chapter 6 Essence Marks 6-1 Overview of Essence Mark Functions 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[...]

  • Page 36

    5-2 Menu Operations Chapter 6 Essence Marks 6-2 Chapter 6 Essence Marks 6-2 Essence Mark Output When playing back a tape, essence marks recorder on the tape can be output to SDI signals. Information such as shot marks recorded on the tape can also be converted into essence marks and output. Selecting whether to output essence marks You can select w[...]

  • Page 37

    Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-1 Chapter 7 Setup Men u 7-1 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: ?[...]

  • Page 38

    7-2 Menu Operations Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-2 Chapter 7 Setup Menu SHIFT button SET/MENU button Item number (flashing) Item name (first four characters) Cursor indicating the currently selected item JOG/SHUTTLE button JOG/SHUTTLE dial JOG/SHTL indicator *HO1:OPE HOURS - 102 HO2:DRUM HOURS - 52 - - - - - - - 7-2 Menu Operations This section describes[...]

  • Page 39

    Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-3 Setting value (flashes while changing) SET/MENU button 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 SHUT[...]

  • Page 40

    7-2 Menu Operations Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-4 Chapter 7 Setup Menu 525 525/625 SYSTEM SELECT If the 525/625 setting is changed, turn power off and on! 525/625 SYSTEM SELECT ITEM-013 ON Push SET button!! Switching between 525/625 line systems (basic menu item 013) Using the following procedure, you can set basic menu item 013, 525/625 SYSTEM SELECT, [...]

  • Page 41

    Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-5 625 525/625 SYSTEM SELECT POWER off/on!! 625 525/625 SYSTEM SELECT Push SET button!! Current active menu settings Recall Save Menu bank 1 Recall Save Menu bank 2 4 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from 525 to 625. The displays change as follows. To can[...]

  • Page 42

    7-2 Menu Operations Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-6 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Extended menu operations You can operate the extended menu in the same way as you operate the basic menu. For details of basic menu operations, see page 7-2. Note To access the extended menu, it is required to set MENU GRADE, basic menu item 099, to ENHAN.[...]

  • Page 43

    Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-7 7-3 Basic Menu a) When setting items 002, 003, 009 and 011 watch the monitor screen, and adjust to the required state. b) When displaying time code values, there is a slight time delay. Therefore, when creating a tape for off-line editing, the information inserted in the upper half of the screen may be [...]

  • Page 44

    7-3 Basic Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-8 Chapter 7 Setup Menu 012 CONDITION DISPLAY ON VIDEO MONITOR (The channel status can be displayed only when the CHARACTER V-SIZE is set to × 1.) Determines whether or not to display the channel status in addition to the characters being superimposed. disable : Disables display enable: Enables display Displaye[...]

  • Page 45

    Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-9 Item number Item name Settings 027 SDI OUT CHARACTER (J-10SDI/30SDI only) Select whether or not to superimpose the type of characters over the video signal (overlap display) output from the SDI (SUPER) connectors. OFF: Does not superimpose. ON : Superimposes. 030 i.LINK CHARACTER Selects whether or not [...]

  • Page 46

    7-4 Extended Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-10 Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-4 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. Item number Item name Settings 101 SELECTION FOR JOG/ SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE Select how the unit enters the jog/shu[...]

  • Page 47

    Chapter 7 Setup Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-11 Item number Item name Settings 501 STILL TIMER Sets the time interval from the tape stop mode to the tape protection mode. In order to protect the video heads and the tape, this unit enters the tape protection mode automatically after a certain amount of time has elapsed since the unit entered the tape[...]

  • Page 48

    7-4 Extended Menu Chapter 7 Setup Menu 7-12 Chapter 7 Setup Menu 808 INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL GENERATOR Select the operation of the internal audio test signal generator. OFF : No operation. 1KHZ: At 1 kHz, –20 dB FS sine wave is output on all audio output channels. 831 a) i.LINK AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT Selects audio channels output from the DV connector[...]

  • Page 49

    Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-1 Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-1 Remo ving a Cassette When T ape Slac k 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. See the m[...]

  • Page 50

    8-1 Remo ving a Cassette When T ape Slac k Occur s Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-2 Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-3 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 ta[...]

  • Page 51

    Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-3 8-4 Err or Messa ges 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 bre[...]

  • Page 52

    8-1 Remo ving a Cassette When T ape Slac k Occur s Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8-4 Chapter 8 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 [...]

  • Page 53

    Appendix Appendix A-1 Appendix Specifications General Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 55 W Rated current 0.55 A Peak inrush current (1) Power ON, current probe method: 40 A (240 V), 10 A (100 V) (2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 15 A (230 V) Operating temperature[...]

  • Page 54

    Specifications Appendix A-2 Appendix Jog mode Still to ±1 times normal playback speed Servo lock time (from standby) 1.5 second or less Load/unload time 7 seconds or less Cassette types Digital Betacam cassette (J-30/ 30SDI) MPEG IMX cassette (J-30/30SDI) Betacam SX cassette Betacam SP cassette Betacam cassette UVW cassette Digital video system Di[...]

  • Page 55

    Appendix Appendix A-3 Remote connectors RS232C D-sub 9-pin, male, Sony 9-pin Remote Interface REMOTE IN (9P) D-sub 9-pin, female, Sony 9-pin Remote Interface Input connector EXT SYNC BNC (1), Frame lock Input/output connectors of J-10SDI/30SDI Output connectors COMPOSITE (SUPER) BNC (1), Phono jack (1), including character superimposition 1.0 Vp-p,[...]

  • Page 56

    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 57

    Son y Cor poration B & P Company J-10/10SDI/ 30/30SDI (SY) 3-826-997- 01 (1)  2004[...]