Sony DSR-70, DSR-70P manual

Digital

Videocassette

Recorder

3-865-064-13(1)

DSR-70/70P

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

 1998 by Sony Corporation

Contents

Main Owners Record WARNING Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview Chapter2 Power Preparations and Connections Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Special Editing and Recording/Playback Chapter6 ClipLink Operation Chapter7 Setup Menu Chapter8 Connections and Settings Chapter9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendixes Page Chapter1 Overview Features DVCAM Format High image quality and high stability Wide track Variety of Interfaces Features Digital interfaces (options) Analog interfaces Full Functionality for More Efficient Editing Other Features Two-Input Video Recording Menu operations for functions and operating settings Superimposing function Functions for easy maintenance Features Sequential recording Compatible with wide screen aspect ratio (16:9) AC and DC power Combination of two units Location and Function of Parts Display Panel Page Chapter 1 Overview Control Panel STOP CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 CH-1 0 Tape transport section Page Timecode, character and setup menu section Editing section Audio control section Front Control Section Top Panel Rear Panel Analog audio/video input and output section Page Optional board/timecode/remote control/power input and output section Page Page Chapter2 Power Preparations and Connections Power Preparations Usable Batteries Using the BP-L60(A)/L90(A) Battery Pack To attach the battery pack 1 2 To remove the battery pack 1 Using the BP-90(A) Battery Pack To attach to the top panel of this unit 2 To connect to the DC IN connector Using AC Power To use the AC-550/550CE To use the AC-DN2(A) 1 2 3 4 System Configuration The figure below shows example equipment that can be connected to this unit. Connections for Cut Editing Using Two DSR-70/ 70P Units Required) Chapter3 Editing Sequence of Editing Operations Settings for Editing Recorder Settings Make settings as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Player Settings 1 2 1 2 Handling Cassettes DVCAM cassettes Handling Casettes Notes on using cassettes Preventing accidental erasure Checking the tape for slack Loading/Ejecting Cassettes 1 2 3 Handling Casettes To eject the cassette 1 2 Selecting an Edit Mode Assemble Editing Selecting assemble mode 1 2 1 2 Finding Edit Points Search Switching between each mode To switch between normal playback and search modes Setting Edit Points 1 2 3 To set audio IN points separately from video IN points (audio split editing) Checking Edit Points To display the time data of edit points To display the duration between two edit points Cuing Up Edit Points To cue up an edit point To preroll the tape Previewing Edit Results Modifying Edit Points To delete an edit point To modify edit points slightly 1 2 Setting Edit Points Using the Recorder Only Executing an Edit Outline of Editing Operations The figure below shows how the recorder and player operate during edit. Monitoring signals during an edit Note Executing an Edit Starting an Edit Redoing an Edit 1 2 3 Page Chapter4 Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Setting Time Data Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor To adjust the screen To display superimposed text information Setting Time Data a) +2.0 in the left box is an example of playback speed indication. (Continued) TC. Setting an Initial Value and Recording Timecode 1 1 3,5 3,4,5,6 7 2 Page Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator With an External Signal External Lock To synchronize to an external timecode signal Checking the synchronization to the external signal Sub LCD Menu Display and Settings Operating Mode and Video/Audio Signal Settings Sub LCD Menu Home Page and Sub LCD Operation Buttons 00 : 35 : 09 : 04 Page F1 F2 F3 F4 F4 MIX/ SWP 01 : 23 : 45 : 01 Sub LCD Menu Basic Operations Sub LCD Menu Display and Settings Making Operating Mode and Video/Audio Signal Settings To switch between menu pages Page Input and Output Settings for Video and Audio Signals Making Settings in the Audio Settings Pages Audio settings page 1-1 Audio settings page 1-2 Audio settings page 1-3 1 2 3 00 : 35 : 09 : 04 00 : 35 : 09 : 04 Input and Output Settings for Video and Audio Signals Sub LCD Menu Making Settings in the Video Settings Pages The following tables show the items that can be set in the video settings pages. Video settings page General Settings Pages of the Sub LCD Menu General settings page (1) General Settings Pages of the Sub LCD Menu General settings page (2) Chapter5 Special Editing and Recording/Playback Special Editing 3 3 5 2,4 11 Quick Editing 1 Special Editing 2 3 4 1 2 3 Continuous Editing 1 2 3 1 Special Editing 2 7 3 4 Recording Sequential Recording Using Two Units 1 2 2 3 Parallel Recording Using Two Units 1 3 2 3 4 1 2 3 351,4 4 5 1,5 To adjust the output video signal phases 1 4 5 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140 or DSBK-150 Required) 1,7 1 2,5 1 2 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140 or DSBK- 150 Required) 3 4 5 6 7 Playback Preparations for Playback 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Page Chapter6 ClipLink Operation Overview of ClipLink Operation Displaying ClipLink Log Data Detailed Data Display 1 2 Cuing Up to Mark IN/OUT and Cue Points Cuing Up to Any Desired Position 2 Cuing Up to Adjacent Mark IN/ Cue Points Changing the Reel Number Rewriting ClipLink Log Data 2,6 4 1,3,4 46 1,3,5 2,7 3,5 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 2,5 3 1,3 4 5 Rewriting ClipLink Log Data Adding to/Deleting From ClipLink Log Data Adding Mark IN/OUT Points 3 2,4,5 1,3 2 3 Automatically Creating New ClipLink Log Data 1 2 Page Chapter7 Setup Menu Menu System Configuration Basic Menu Items in the Basic Menu Basic Menu Page Basic Menu Basic Menu Operations Displaying the menus Changing the currently displayed menu item Changing a menu item setting value 1 2 Resetting the menu settings to their factory default values 1 2 3 Extended Menu Items in the Extended Menu Page Page Page Page Page Extended Menu Operations To set sub-items 1 2 3 4 Chapter8 Connections and Settings Reference Video Signals for Analog Signal Editing Connections for Cut Editing Using i.LINK Interface (Optional DSBK-140 Required) Connections for Digital Nonlinear Editing Using SDTI (QSDI) Interface Connections for Cut Editing Using SDI Interface (Optional DSBK-160 Required) Settings Required When Connecting an External Editing Control Unit Timecode Settings on This Unit Settings on Editing Control Units For FXE-100/120 (NTSC) For FXE-100P/120P (PAL) For BVE-910/2000 For RM-450 (NTSC) Connections for Component Analog Recording (Optional DSBK-170 Required) In this case, the DSBK-170 Analog Component Iuput/ Output Board is required. Connections for Sequential Recording Using Two Units Page Connections for Parallel Recording Using Two Units The following shows connections for parallel recording using two DSR-70/70P units. Inputting the timecode generated by the recorder to the player Connections for Two-Unit Synchronous Playback The following shows connections for synchronous playback using two DSR-70/70P units. Connections for Two-Input Switched Video Recording Connections for Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format Required) Combining Two VCRs To separate the combined VCRs Using the Shoulder Belt To remove the shoulder belt Chapter9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Condensation Head Cleaning Digital hours meter To display the hours meter Periodic Maintenance Troubleshooting malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Error Messages Error02-603 REMOTE! Alarm Messages Troubleshooting List of alarm messages and associated directions Page Page Appendixes General Tape transport control system Specifications Specifications Video performance Processor adjustment range Audio performance Input connectors Control connector Power input Accessories supplied Accessories not supplied Related products Specifications Note on liquid crystal display panel (LCD monitor) Glossary Glossary Page Index 142 Index A B E C F G H I J Index 144 S T U