About This Operation Manual 3 (E)
About This Operation Manual
This section describes the organization and use of this
manual in using the Sony MAV-555SS Multi Access
Video Disk Recorder. This unit is a hard disk recorder, but
has the operability of a VTR, allowing easy understanding
and operation by those experienced at using VTRs. Read
this section to understand how the manual is put together,
and determine which sections you need to read, according
to your degree of experience with a VTR.
Purpose and intended audience for this
manual
This operation manual describes the parts and functions of
the MAV-555SS, preparations for operation, basic
operations, and other essential information required for
using the unit.
This unit is intended for use principally by operators in
broadcasting stations and production houses. It therefore
assumes that the reader has a general understanding of the
operation of VTRs and other broadcast equipment.
Readers well-acquainted with the operation of VTRs and
hard disk recorders, after reading Chapter 2 “Names and
Functions of Parts”, should be able to understand the
operation of the unit, with reference to other sections as
required.
However, regardless of experience level, you are
recommended to read Chapter 1 “Overview” to get a
grasp of the many features and functions of the unit.
For first-time users of a VTR or hard disk recorder, or
those with limited experience, a thorough reading of this
manual is recommended.
Organization of this manual
This manual is divided into chapters as follows. The title
page to each chapter also includes a summary of the
chapter contents.
Chapter 1 Overview
This gives an overview of the features of the unit.
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
This lists the parts of the unit by function, with summaries
of their operation.
Chapter 3 Preparations
This gives an overview of the various modes of the MAV-
555SS (two motion modes and four operation modes), and
describes how external devices are connected according to
the selected mode.
Chapter 4 Recording & Playback
This chapter describes the preparations and settings for
recording and playback.
Chapter 5 Basic Functions of Each Mode
Describes basic operation of the various modes of the
MAV-555SS described in Chapter 3.
Appendixes
• Error Messages
This appendix lists MAV-555SS errors and warnings that
appear on the front display panel.
• Specifications
This provides the basic physical specifications, and
specifications of the audio and video systems of the unit.