Sony heads Shuttle mode:, Performing DMC editing, To exit DMC editing mode, Notes on controlling VTRs with DT, To confirm the results of DMC editing

Set the initial playback speed by rotating the search dial while holding down the [F7] (DMC) button in the HOME menu.

The display shows the set speed.

If you wish to set the initial speed to normal speed, press the PLAY button.

Release the [F7] (DMC) button in HOME menu after setting the initial speed.

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9 Press the PREVIEW button.

The tapes in both VTRs are prerolled, then the tape in the recorder VTR runs at normal speed, and the tape in the player VTR runs at the initial speed.

10When the p indicator appears indicating that the IN point has been passed, rotate the search dial to the desired playback speed(s).

The varying playback speeds are stored in memory while the p indicator appears in the display. When the tape passes the OUT point, the p indicator goes off to indicate that memorization of the varying playback speeds has been completed.

11Press the STOP button.

If the p indicator goes off before the tape passes the OUT point

The VTR has reached its storage capacity of 120 seconds and cannot store any more playback speed variations.

To exit DMC editing mode

Press the ALT/[F7] (DMC) button in HOME menu while holding down the CLR button.

Performing DMC editing

After storing the playback speed(s) in memory in preview mode, press the AUTO EDIT button to perform DMC editing.

DMC editing is performed at the playback speed(s) stored in memory.

PREVIEW button

Performing DMC editing

To confirm the results of DMC editing

Press the PREVIEW button.

Notes on controlling VTRs with DT heads Shuttle mode: Noiseless playback within a range

of –1 to +3 times normal speed in 12 steps is possible. In this mode, when the playback speed exceeds the noiseless playback range, block noise appears in the video output. Note also that the noiseless playback range may vary, depending on specifications of the VTR being used.

Variable mode: Noiseless playback within a range of –1 to +3 times normal speed in 54 steps is possible. You cannot, however, vary speed beyond the noiseless playback range. Note also that the noiseless playback range may vary, depending on specifications of the VTR being used.

Editing 6 Chapter

Chapter 6 Editing 6-15