•The maximum number of clips that can be recorded is 300. If the loaded disc already contains 300 clips, recording with the REC button is not possible. (The message “MAX # Clips” appears in the time data display area.)

•This unit can record video input signals that are not synchronized to a reference signal. However, in that case, video breakup and audio noise may occur in E-E playback.

•During recording, do not turn off the POWER switch on the rear panel or disconnect the power cord. This could cause the clip being recorded to be lost.

For details, see “Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage functions)” (page 46).

You can also set shot marks during playback. See page 48 for the procedure.

Recording with the HDSDI remote control function

This section explains the settings required for recording in HDSDI remote control mode, and how the unit operates in this mode.

Note

The unit (camcorder) that controls this unit must also support HDSDI remote output.

To adjust the audio recording levels

When carrying out audio recording at a reference level

Set the VARIABLE switch to PRESET.

The audio signals will be recorded at a preset reference level.

You can change the reference level and the input levels with maintenance menu item M37: AUDIO CONFIG.

See page 110 for more information about how to make maintenance menu settings.

Manually adjusting the audio recording levels Set the VARIABLE switch to REC and adjust the CH-1/ ALL CH and CH-2 to CH-4 knobs so that the audio level indications on the audio level meters do not exceed 0 dB for a maximum volume. Carry out the adjustment in E-E mode.

See setup menu item 108 AUTO EE SELECT for more information about the signal output settings in E-E mode (page 97).

To set shot marks

A Shot Mark1 essence mark or Shot Mark2 essence mark is set if you hold down the V/MARK1 or v/MARK2 button and press the PUSH SET(S.SEL) knob during recording.

If the unit is set up to display superimposed text information (see page 37), “SHOTMARK1” or “SHOTMARK2” appears every time you set an essence mark.

When Shot Mark1 or Shot Mark2 essence marks are set, you can search for the shot marks by displaying thumbnails of the frames at those positions (see page 61). You can also use shot mark positions as edit points during scene selection operations (see page 65).

Settings

Set setup menu item 214 REMOTE INTERFACE to “SDI”, and set the remote control switch on the front panel to “REMOTE”.

This unit enters HDSDI remote control mode, in which it is controlled by command packets received via the HDSDI INPUT connector.

Note

The following limitations apply in HDSDI remote control mode.

•Commands received via the REMOTE(9P) connector are ignored.

•Recording and playback operations on the front panel are disabled, except for the EJECT button.

Monitor display in HDSDI remote control mode “RM-SDI” appears in the remote interface display area (see page 19) of the monitor. This display lights if command packets are embedded into HDSDI signals, and flashes if they are not. However, the “RM-SDI” continues to flash until the time the controlling camcorder is powered on and the time that the REC button is pressed on the camcorder.

Recording operation

When a recordable disc is inserted, recording (or stop) is executed according to the REC (or STOP) command embedded into the HDSDI signals.

Recording stops automatically when the end of the disc is reached.

When HDSDI signals are interrupted during recording

Recording stops if HDSDI signals are interrupted during recording, for example because the HDSDI cable is disconnected or the controlling camcorder is powered off. When HDSDI signal input is restored, the unit resumes

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