Operation methods

Recording external input signals

Recording external input signals

using VTR1

using VTR2

Analog component signals and analog composite signals can be input and recorded using VTR1. Recording with the 625i system is not possible.

1 Set the OPERATION MODE mode switch (page

13) to SEPARATE.

2 Select whether the signals are to be recorded in the 50 Mbps mode or 25 Mbps mode using setup menu item No.012 (SYS FORMAT).

3 Check that “525” has been selected as the setup menu item No.070 (TV SYSTEM) setting.

<Note>

When the “525” or “625” setting has been changed, turn off the power and then turn it back on again.

4 Selecting the input video signals

Select whether to input analog component signals or analog composite signals using setup menu item No.670 (V IN SEL).

5 Selecting the input audio signals

Set the ANALOG AUDIO IN switch and connect the signals to the rear panel connectors as described on page 26.

6 Select VTR1 using the VTR1 button, and press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.

7 To stop recording, press the STOP ([SHIFT] + [PLAY]) button while VTR1 is selected.

Recording can also be stopped by pressing the FF button and REW button at the same time.

Analog component signals, analog composite signals and serial component digital signals can be input and recorded using VTR2.

With the 625i system, only serial component digital signals can be recorded.

1 Set the OPERATION MODE mode switch (page

13) to SEPARATE.

2 Select whether the signals are to be recorded in the 50 Mbps mode or 25 Mbps mode using setup menu item No.012 (SYS FORMAT).

3 Check that “525” has been selected as the setup menu item No.070 (TV SYSTEM) setting when analog signals are to be input.

When SDI signals are to be input, select “525” or “625” depending on the input signals.

<Notes>

O When the “525” or “625” setting has been changed, turn off the power and then turn it back on again.

O VTR1 and VTR2 cannot be set to different TV systems.

4 Selecting the input video signals

Select whether to input analog component signals or analog composite signals using setup menu item No.670 (V IN SEL).

5 Selecting the input audio signals

Set the ANALOG AUDIO IN switch and connect the signals to the rear panel connectors as described on page 26.

6 Select VTR2 using the VTR2 button, and press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.

7 To stop recording, press the ALL STOP button. Recording can also be stopped by pressing the STOP ([SHIFT] + [PLAY]) button while VTR2 is selected or by pressing the FF button and REW button at the same time.

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