Sony DSR-1800 Head Cleaning

To end the digital hours meter display

Press the MENU button on the menu control panel.

To reset the trip values

About this operation, consult your Sony dealer.

Head Cleaning

Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL (standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.

To clean the heads

Insert the cleaning cassette. This automatically starts cleaning. You cannot operate any tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning operation.

After about 10 seconds, the cleaning cassette will be automatically ejected.

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Contents

Operating Instructions DSR-1800/1800P Owner’s Record WARNING Table of Contents Chapter 4 Menu Settings Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendixes Overview Chapter Features DVCAM Format A Wealth of Interfaces Facilities for High-EfficiencyEditing Optional Accessories Other Features Location and Function of Parts Front Panel AInput selection/audio mode display section BMenu control panel Page CTape transport control section DDisplay section ESearch control section FRemote control setting section Rear Panel AAnalog video signal input/output section Digital signal input/output section (optional CAnalog audio signal input/output section DExternal device connectors Recording and Playback Chapter Usable Cassettes DVCAM cassettes Notes on using cassettes Checking the tape for slack Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes No double insertion of cassettes Ejecting a cassette Recording Settings for Recording Page Page Recording Procedure Page Page Playback Settings for Playback Playback Procedure Page Repeat Playback—AutomaticCyclical Playback Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback Inputting time code values for points A and B Page Page Page Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B Page Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Setting the Time Data Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications Page Using the Internal Time Code Generator Advancement of internal time code generator To set the current time as the initial time code value Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function Page Page High-Speedand Low Speed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Search Operations on This Unit Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format Page Page Menu Settings Chapter Menu Organization Page Page Menu Contents Setup Menu Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page EEOUT PHASE settings for time code output Page Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu Changing Menu Settings Buttons Used to Change Settings Changing the Settings of Basic Items Page Displaying Enhanced Items Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings Displaying Supplementary Status Information Page Page Connections and Settings Connections for a Digital Non-LinearEditing System Page Connections for a Cut Editing System Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System Page Audio monitor system connections Reference video signal connection Control signal connections Video/audio signal connections Connection of a video monitor Settings on an editing control unit Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing Connections for Analog Recording Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases Performing a phase adjustment operation Page Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Condensation Regular Checks Displaying the digital hours meter Head Cleaning Troubleshooting Page Error Messages Alarm Messages Page Page Appendixes Precautions Specifications Video performance Processor adjustment range Audio performance Input connectors Output connectors Remote control connectors Supplied accessories Optional accessories Related equipment ClipLink Guide What Is ClipLink Example System Configuration and Operation Flow Data Generated When Shooting How to record ClipLink log data Time codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT points Recording capacity for Mark IN/OUT point time codes and cue point time codes Glossary Page Index Numerics