HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER HDW-S280 The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manual (English, French, German, and Japanese versions) in PDF format. For details, see “1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 12.
Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES. 1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable. 2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere). If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.
AVERTISSEMENT Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié. CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE. ATTENTION Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide, comme un vase, sur l’appareil. AVERTISSEMENT 1.
WARNUNG Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN. VORSICHT Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassergeschützt. Es dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B. Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 1-2 1-3 Features .................................................................. 10 System Configurations .......................................... 11 Using the CD-ROM Manual.................................... 12 1-3-1 Preparations ...............................................................12 1-3-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual.................................. 12 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2-1 Front Panel .........................................
3-7-1 Configuration of the Function Menu .........................31 3-7-2 Function Menu Item List ...........................................32 3-7-3 Basic Operations........................................................35 3-8 Superimposed Character Information ..................36 3-9 Using a "Memory Stick" .........................................38 3-9-1 Notes on "Memory Stick"..........................................38 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 4-1 Recording ................................
7-2-1 7-2-2 7-2-3 Detecting the Stop Code............................................ 52 Recording the Stop Code...........................................53 Erasing the Stop Code ...............................................54 Chapter 8 UMID Functions 8-1 8-2 8-3 Overview of UMID Functions................................. 55 Recording UMIDs ................................................... 55 UMID Output and Display ...................................... 58 8-3-1 UMID Output Settings ...............
For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Note (Video set up amount) The video setup amount is set to 0% at the factory. If necessary, you can change the amount using setup menu item 713. For details on setup menu item 713, see page 74.
Chapter 1 Overview Overview 1-1 Features The HDW-S280 is a digital portable videocassette recorder for the HDCAM format. The unit has the features described below. Rich variety of input and output signals The HD4:2:2 component video signal is input as an HDSDI signal based on the SMPTE292M standards and is recorded in HDCAM format.
1-2 System Configurations SDI OUT Chapter 1 Overview HD SDI OUTPUT MW output system SP HD camera Analog cassette HD SDI OUTPUT SX Digital demodulator Digital modulator Analog demodulator Analog modulator SDI OUT HDCAM RM-280 Editing Controller Digital cassette AUDIO OUTPUT COMPOSITE OUT HD SDI REMOTE INPUT - AC IN HDW-S280 REMOTE 9P DC IN 12 V BVE-series editor REMOTE 9P VIDEO CONTROL PB 13 LEVEL DISPLAY REC LEVEL 13 CHARACTR ON PB/EE PB CONFI ENABLE CTL/TC TC ASSEMBLE OFF TCG SET
1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual Chapter 1 Overview The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation Manual for the HDW-S280 in English, Japanese, French, and German in PDF format. 1-3-1 Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the operation manuals contained on the CD-ROM. • Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher Memo If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://www.adobe.
Names and Functions of Parts Chapter 2 0 Cassette comportment HDW-S280 EJECT qa EJECT button 1 Power switch 2 AC power indicator 3 PB LEVEL adjustment knobs 4 REC LEVEL adjustment knobs PB LEVEL 13 DISPLAY REC LEVEL 13 CHARACTR ON PB/EE PB CONFI ENABLE CTL/TC TC ASSEMBLE OFF TCG SET 24 24 R/P LEVEL CTL 5 R/P LEVEL CTL switch 6 LEVEL adjustment knob VAR LEVEL PRESET REC INHI EMPH 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 1 EMPH 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 2 3 4 INPUT : CH1 IN : CH2 IN : OUT : MONI L : MONI R : HD ANA –
Adjustment knob Recording channel Playback channel REC LEVEL 2 Channel 2 Channel 4 PB LEVEL 1 Channel 3 Channel 1 PB LEVEL 2 Channel 4 Channel 2 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts e R/P LEVEL CTL switch VAR: Enables adjustment with the PB LEVEL adjustment knobs or REC LEVEL adjustment knobs while you view the audio level meter in E-E mode. PRESET: Presets to fixed levels. Levels cannot be adjusted with the PB LEVEL adjustment knobs or REC LEVEL adjustment knobs.
g PAGE/HOME button Switches pages of the function menu. When you press this button together with the SHIFT button, the HOME page of the function menu is displayed. h MULTI CONTROL knob Sets value for the menu or timecode. When you press the knob, the units for adjustment become larger, and when you press it again, the unit return to the original value.
To monitor in E-E mode You can monitor input signals in E-E mode by pressing this button in stop mode. The button lights when pressed. To return to the original picture, press the STOP button. You can view E-E video during playback, search, fast forward, and rewind while pressing this button. For details on the setup menu item 001, see page 63, and for 401, see page 69. j Search dial and indicator The outer ring is for shuttle playback, and the inner dial is for jog playback.
b Audio level meter EMPH EMPH EMPH 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 1 Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. EMPH 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 2 3 A DATA/EMPH indicator B Audio level meters 4 d Condition area HD COND C Channel indicators A DATA/EMPH indicator DATA: Lights if an audio signal is recognized as a data signal in record, E-E or play mode.
f Timecode setup area e Format area 59.94i SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER LTC DF VITC LTC EXT-LTC R-RUN REM:00M G Remaining tape length F REC RUN/FREE RUN indication E RECORDER/ PLAYER display D CONFI display E Timecode generation mode C ASMBL display B SDI input display Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts A System frequency C Timecode type B Drop frame display A Time data type A System frequency Displays the system frequency for recording selected with setup menu item 013.
Video monitor display Picture frame in playback The frame when an SD cassette is played can be selected with setup menu item 950. 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 1 EDGE-CROP: 2 DC-SQ LETTER BOX: Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts TCR. 00:45. 39. 18* JOG STILL SQUEEZE: C Superimposed data B Up-converter, down-converter display A Audio level meter When you press the DISPLAY button, the display window changes to the video monitor display.
2-2 Rear Panel 3 REMOTE connector 1 POWER switch 4 DC IN 12V connector 2 -AC IN connector DC IN 12V REMOTE M ON OFF qh COMPOSITE OUT connectors qg SDI OUT connectors 1 (SUPER) IN 5 TIME CODE connectors 6 VIDEO CONTROL connector VIDEO CONTROL COMPOSITE OUT T 2 7 Memory Stick slot (SUPER) INPUT HD SDI MONI 1 O OUTPUT TIME CODE CO 2 IN REF. INPUT IOUT REMOTE 9P (SUPER) qa AUDIO OUTPUT connectors a POWER switch Turns the AC power supply ON/OFF.
each unit. For editing using this unit and an HDCAM VTR, connect the external equipment. For details on CHARACTR setting, see “3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31. j AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors (XLR 3-pin, male) Output the audio signals of the channels selected with the MONITR L and MONITR R on the P3 AUDIO page of the function menu. p COMPOSITE OUT (analog composite video output) connectors (BNC type) Output analog composite video signals.
Preparations Chapter Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Preparing Power Sources This unit can be powered by AC power, DC power, or a battery pack. Note If you load or remove a battery pack incorrectly, it may fall and cause bodily injury. Follow the procedures described below to load or remove them. 3-1-1 Supplying Power This unit has two power switches, one on the front panel and another on the rear panel.
3-1-2 Using the Battery Pack Attaching and removing of the BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack is described below. The BP-L60(A)/L90(A), BP-L60S/L80S, and BP-M50/ M100 can also be attached and removed in the same way. Attaching a battery pack Attach the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to the side panel of this unit and attach the battery pack in it. For details on attaching the BKP-L551, refer to the installation manual for the BKP-L551.
3-2 Using a Stand Placing the unit using a stand 1 Remove the stand from the clamps and turn it, as indicated by the arrow. Chapter 3 Preparations Stand Clamps 2 Push the stand in, as indicated by the arrow. Be sure to push it to the end. Replacing the stand Pull the stand out, turn it in the opposite direction of that in step 1 above, and secure it with the clamps. Note Never hold the unit with the stand.
3-3 Connections For editing using two HDW-S280 units, connect them as shown below. Recorder VTR Player VTR 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) Reference video signal - AC IN POWER -AC IN REMOTE 9P DC IN 12V REMOTE ON COMPOSITE OUT SDI OUT VIDEO CONTROL 2 1 (SUPER) OUTPUT TIME CODE 2 IN REF. INPUT IOUT REMOTE 9P IN INPUT HD SDI MONI 1 OUTPUT HD SDI OUTPUT REF.
3-4 Handling Cassettes 3-4-1 Usable Cassettes For recording and playback, you can use an HDCAM S cassette such as a BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD. You can use the following cassette, for playback only: • Betacam SX cassette • Betacam SP cassette (metal tape) • Betacam cassette (oxide tape) Ejecting the cassette 1 A part of the cassette comes out from the unit. 3-4-2 Loading/Ejecting Cassettes Chapter 3 Preparations 2 Take out the cassette.
3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals OUT REF Item 309 Item 334 setting setting setting Operation mode Reference signal -- EE REF EXT NORMAL PB ASSEMBLE This section explains how reference video signals for synchronization of video output and servo lock are selected according to settings made with this unit.
When REF is selected for the sync signal If an external reference video signal is not being input, the unit does not synchronize with an external sync signal. The servo reference signal synchronizes with the output of the reference video signal generator. 3-6 Setting Timecode There are three ways to record timecodes. You can select the recording method with TCG (INT/EXT/SDI) and PRST/RGN (PRESET/LTC/VITC) on the P4 TC page of the function menu.
Setting an initial timecode value Setting user bits Proceed as follows: You can record up to 8 hexadecimal digits of information (date, time, event number, etc.) on the timecode track. Select UB by pressing the CTL/TC function button in step 1 of “Setting an initial timecode value” and Carry out steps 2 to 5. Settings are made in hexadecimal (0-9, A-F). You can record ID codes in user bits. 1 Press the CTL/TC function button on the HOME page of the function menu, and select TC.
3-6-3 Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator with a Playback Timecode – Timecode Recording during Auto Editing Set the following on the function menu: TCG on the P4 TC page: INT PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page: LTC or VITC Chapter 3 Preparations In automatic editing, timecodes are recorded by using the output of the internal timecode generator, which has been synchronized during preroll with playback timecode read from the tape.
3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu The function menu is composed of eight pages: the HOME page and P1 to P7 pages. The content of the HOME page and P1 to P6 pages is as shown below. The P7 page can be set with the setup menu as desired. For details on settings on the P7 page, refer to the maintenance manual. 3-7-1 Configuration of the Function Menu F1 F3 F4 F5 F6 P1 PROCS P2 VIDEO P3 AUDIO P4 TC P5 EDIT P6 OTHER VID.
3-7-2 Function Menu Item List Item Setting Submenu HOME page Selects the digit to set data. –/+ Sets the value. Stores the set timecode. Terminates the operation, abandoning any settings not registered. Item Setting SET CHARACTR Specifies whether or not to superimpose timecodes, menu settings, error messages, and so on over the video signals output to the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. ON: Superimpose. OFF: Do not superimpose.
Item Setting SETUP/ BLACK Sets the setup level (59.94i mode) or black level (50i mode) of the HD/SD output signal. PRESET: Regardless of manually set values, the level is set to the standard value. Manual setting: With the displayed setting flashing, you can adjust the setup level across the range ±30 IRE (59.94i mode) or adjust the black level across the range ±210 mV (50i mode) by rotating the MULTI CONTROL knob. Y/C DELY Item Setting AUDIO IN Selects an audio input signal.
Item Setting Chapter 3 Preparations PRST/RGN Selects one of the following for timecodes generated by the internal timecode generator. PRESET: Presets the initial value for the timecode generated by the internal timecode generator, as specified by front panel operation or by remote control from the device connected to the REMOTE 9P connector. This operation is enabled when TCG is set to INT. At other times, the operation is the same as when LTC is selected.
P6 OTHER page UMID Displays UMID information during recording/playback. STOPCODE Displays the STOPCODE submenu page. 3-7-3 Basic Operations This section describes the basic operations of the function menu. Operation of some items may differ from the basic ones, which are described in the corresponding sections. MULTI CONTROL knob Submenu DETECT Specifies the operation mode when a stop code is detected during playback. ON: Recording/playback stop when a stop code is detected.
a Type of time data 3-8 Superimposed Character Information When CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON, the video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, or COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector contains superimposed character information, including timecodes, menu settings, and alarm messages. Meaning CTL Data of the CTL counter TCR Timecode read by the LTC reader UBR User’s bit read by the LTC reader TCR.
Block A Display Block A Block B Block B Block C Operation mode No cassette inserted STANDBY OFF Standby off mode T.RELEASE Tape tension release mode STOP Stop mode F.
3-9 Using a "Memory Stick" When a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera, the file data can be stored on the “Memory Stick,” which enables you to share data among cameras. Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a “Memory Stick” with the label side up into the “Memory Stick” slot until it clicks.
This type of “Memory Stick” cannot be used with the HDW-S280 series. Available types of “Memory Stick” You can use a “Memory Stick” with the HDW-S280 (8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 MB compatible). Note You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” alone with the HDW-S280. To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with this camera, be sure to attach it to an optional Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” without the adaptor, it may become stuck in the slot and impossible to remove.
Recording and Playback 4-1 Recording Chapter 4 channels to be controlled with the REC LEVEL adjustment knobs with setup menu item 826. For details on setup menu item 826, see page 76. This section describes recording for external input signals. 4-1-2 Recording Operation Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Note When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press the REMOTE buttons on both VTRs so that they are not lit. Confirm that the REC INHI indicator on the front panel is not lit.
4-2 Back Space Editing 4-3 Sequential Recording You can record multiple scenes as a single sequence with no noise or breakup between scenes (back space editing). Proceed as follows. When you connect two HDW-S280 units as shown below, you can perform sequential recording from one unit to another.
The setting for setup menu item 014 affects what happens when recording ends. Note Set the REMOTE button on the starting VTR not lit, and the REMOTE button on the other VTR lit beforehand. When the recording VTR is switched, recording is performed on the both VTRs for two minutes.
4-4 Playback This section describes playback of tapes. Note When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press the REMOTE buttons on both VTRs so that they are not lit. 4-4-1 Preparations for Playback Perform the following procedure. 1 2 To output timecodes synchronized with the output video signal The playback timecode or the timecode read by the timecode reader can be output via the TIME CODE OUT connector. To synchronize the timecode with the output video signal, follow the procedures below.
If playback continues to the end of the tape The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops. You can set the unit to not rewind the tape automatically with setup menu item 125. For details on setup menu item 125, see page 67. Note This unit uses auto tracking for Betacam and Betacam SP playback. The PLAY button flashes while tracking operation is in progress.
Assemble Editing Chapter 5 5-1 Overview 5-2 Automatic Editing When an HDW-S280 and editor or two HDW-S280 units and an editor are used in combination, you can perform assemble editing. This section describes how to perform automatic editing with this unit and another VTR connected via the REMOTE 9P connector. Note Sequence of editing operations The sequence of editing operations using two HDW-S280 when units is as shown below. Set the assemble edit mode.
Setting edit points For details on deleting edit points, see “5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points” on page 46. Function buttons Displaying time data of an edit point Menu display area Time data display area You can display the time data for the set edit points in the time data display area.
Modifying an edit point To modify an edit point, use the following procedure: Function buttons 5-2-3 Cueing up to Edit Points and Prerolling To preroll for the IN point or to cue up to any edit point, use the following procedure. Menu display area Time data display area Cueing-up to edit points HDW-S280 EJECT PB LEVEL 13 REC 13 DISPLAY LEVEL CHARACTR ON PB/EE PB CONFI ENABLE CTL/TC TC ASSEMBLE OFF TCG SET 24 24 R/P LEVEL CTL VAR LEVEL PRESET REC INHI EMPH 1 2 59.
For details on setup menu item 001, see page 63. 5-2-4 Preview When you have set the edit points, the PREVIEW indicator flashes in the menu display area. While the indicator is flashing, press the PREVIEW function button together with the SHIFT button. The PREVIEW indicator stays lit, and preview is performed. Modify the edit points, if necessary, and perform preview again. For details of modifying edit points, see “5-2-2 Modifying and Deleting Edit Points” on page 46.
5-2-5 Performing Automatic Editing Tape transport direction Preroll point IN point OUT point Postroll point Recorder Preroll Postroll Edit segment Recording overlap Stop Player Time flow Overview When you perform automatic editing, the recorder and player VTRs operate as shown in the figure above, to copy the video and audio signals between the IN and OUT points on the player VTR from the IN point on the recorder VTR.
At the end of the editing operation, the AUTOEDIT indicator goes dark. To change the OUT point after starting an automatic editing operation After starting the automatic editing operation, to end the operation before the preset OUT point, press the OUT function button together with the SHIFT button. The position where you pressed the buttons becomes the OUT point, and editing ends. To abandon automatic editing Press the STOP button. The automatic editing operation is abandoned.
Shot Mark/Shot Data 6-1 Overview Name of shooting device Date This unit can record shot marks or use shot marks recorded with HDCAM comcorders or Betacam SX camcorders (shot mark function). The shot mark function enables quick access to the marked points, for efficient editing. When shot data are recorded on the tape, you can display the data and make use of them for sorting shot marks.
Stop Code Chapter 7 7-1 Stop Code 7-2 Stop Code Operation You can record, detect, and erase stop codes conforming to the NAB-T007-1990 standards. The stop code is recorded for 20 frames at a point four seconds before the SOM (start of program). When this code is detected during playback, the tape stops at the designated point.
DETECT OFF REC/ERAS REC REC Function button Menu display area HDW-S280 EJECT ERASE CHECK PB LEVEL 13 DISPLAY REC LEVEL 13 CHARACTR ON PB/EE PB CONFI ENABLE CTL/TC TC ASSEMBLE OFF TCG SET 24 EXIT 24 R/P LEVEL CTL VAR LEVEL STOPCODE PRESET REC INHI EMPH 1 EMPH 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 2 3 4 INPUT : CH1 IN : CH2 IN : OUT : MONI L : MONI R : HD ANA –60 COND –4 +4 1 BANK 2 2 D-STOP DOLBY NR MULTI CONTROL REMOTE MENU RESET PUSH PITCH CTL JOG/SHUTTLE PREROLL P ROLL 59.
Adjusting the stop position by modifying the starting point for recording a stop code You can modify the position at which to start recording the stop code by 1 to 5 seconds in units of seconds with REC ADJUST, a submenu of setup menu item 138. For details on setup menu item 138, see page 67. Tape running direction 5 seconds before 1 second SOM before The tape is prerolled to five seconds before the point where the stop code is recorded, and erasing of the stop code begins.
UMID Functions 8-1 Overview of UMID Functions UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of meta-data in video and audio materials. It has been internationally standardized in SMPTE Standard 330M. This unit supports recording and generation of UMIDs. UMID is made up of a section called the Basic section and a section called the Source Pack section. The Basic section contains information such as the device that recorded the material and whether the material is the original or a copy.
For details on setup menu item 653, see page 72. ITEM-029 STORED OWNERSHIP Setting Stored Ownership COUNTRY ORGANIZATION *USER If you wish to set Stored Ownership (data in the Source Pack which indicates “who”) when generating a UMID, call up item 029 of the setup menu and proceed as follows. - XXXX - YYYY - ABCD For details on setup menu item 029, see page 64. Function buttons Menu display area 4 Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT function button to select an item to be set (COUNTRY, ORGANIZATION, USER).
from global UTC standard time allows correct UMIDs to be generated. To set the time zone, display the HOME page of the function menu and proceed as follows: 1 ERROR LOGGER (014/023) 014 REFERENCE MISSING 015 A PB DATA ERROR 016 V PB DATA ERROR TAPE ERROR ON WARNING ON CONDITION ON *OFFSET TO UTC +09:00 Push SET button 2001 12 24 23:59:59 Press the MENU button together with the SHIFT button. The error logger display appears.
8-3 UMID Output and Display UMID INFORMATION INSTANCE 24PRS XX-XX-XX MATERIAL SMPTE XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX -XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX DATE/TIME 20XX/XX/XX XX:XX:XX +XX:XX ALTITUDE XXXXXXXXm LONGITUDE EXXX XX'XX.XX LATITUDE S XX XX'XX.XX ORGANIZATION XXXX USER XXXX COUNTRY XXXX This section explains how to output and display UMIDs. 8-3-1 UMID Output Settings You can choose to output UMIDs or not and select either Basic UMID or Extended UMID when you choose to output UMIDs.
S+XXXXXXXm Y+D: Altitude data indicating the distance from sea level is displayed in this format. The meaning of the characters and strings shown is as follows. S (1st character): Indicates data from a Sensor. R is shown for position data from the recording device (Recorder), and T is shown for Target position data. + (2nd character): Indicates higher than sea level. − indicates lower than sea level. XXXXXXXm: Altitude data (in unit of meters).
Setup Menus Chapter 9 9-1 Setup Menu Configuration 9-2 Setup Menu Operations This unit has the following setup menus. • Basic setup menu • Extended setup menu 9-2-1 Displaying Setup Menus MENU button For details, refer to the maintenance manual HDW-S280 In this manual, both the basic setup menu items and extended setup menu items are also referred to simply as setup menu items or menu items.
If a submenu exists, turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select a submenu, and press the SELECT function menu. Group name for the currently selected item Cursor (indicating the currently selected item) RETURN SET EXIT SETUP M 9-2-2 Setting Setup Menu Function buttons 4 MENU button EJECT PB LEVEL 13 DISPLAY LEVEL CHARACTR ON PB/EE PB CONFI ENABLE CTL/TC TC ASSEMBLE OFF TCG SET 24 24 R/P LEVEL CTL VAR LEVEL PRESET REC INHI HOME SHIFT EMPH EMPH EMPH 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 1 2 59.
Switching the system frequency (menu item 013) BANK 1 or B02 RECALL SETUP BANK 2 to ON, then press the SET function button. To switch the system frequency, proceed as follows. Recall (B01) Note • Before carrying out this operation, consult the person responsible for system installation. • When the unit is used in 50i mode, only an analog tape can be played back in the simple playback mode. Current active menu settings Save (B11) Recall (B02) 1 Press the MENU button.
9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu The basic setup menu contains the following items. In the Settings column of the table, the factory setting is indicated by enclosing parenthesis. Item number Item name Settings 001 PREROLL TIME 0S~[5S]~30S: Set the preroll time to between 0 and 30 seconds. A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing.
Item number Item name Settings 009 a) CHARACTER TYPE Determines the type of characters such as timecode output from the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connector, and SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the monitor.
Item number Item name Settings B12 SAVE SETUP BANK 2 Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 2. B20 RESET CURRENT SETUP Set to ON to reset current active menu settings to factory default values. a) To set items 002, 003, 009, and 011, watch the monitor and adjust to the desired status.
9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu The expanded setup menu contains the following items. In the Settings column of the table, the factory setting is indicated by enclosing parenthesis. Note Items 900 to 999 are not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode. Items 100 to 199: Settings for the front panel Chapter 9 Setup Menus 66 Item number Item name Settings 101 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE Select how the unit enters the search mode.
Item number Item name Settings 120 CTL LOCK IN SHTL Select whether the tape transport should be phase-locked to the CTL signal during playback in shuttle mode. OFF: Not phase-locked [ON]: Phase-locked 125 AUTO REWIND Select whether to rewind the tape automatically when recording or playback reaches the end of a tape. DIS: Do not rewind the tape automatically. [ENA]: Rewind the tape automatically. 130 TIMER DISPLAY DIMMER CONTROL Set the brightness of the display window.
Item number Item name Settings 214 REMOTE INTERFACE Select a device which remotely controls this unit. [9PIN]: A device connected to the REMOTE 9P connector SDI:A device connected to the HD SDI connector a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode Items 300 to 399: Settings for editing Item number Item name Settings 305 SYNC GRADE When editing in phase-synchronized mode with menu item 004 set to ON, select the target phase synchronization accuracy.
Items 400 to 499: Settings for preroll Item number Item name Settings 401 FUNCTION MODE AFTER Select the state that the unit goes into after a cuing-up operation. CUEUP [STOP]: Stop (the stop mode) STILL: Still playback (in search mode) Note When controlling this unit from an editor with the standard constants set, select STOP. 402 TIME REFERENCE FOR PREROLL When prerolling a tape with timecode discontinuity, select whether or not to use CTL pulses to count timecode from before a discontinuity.
Items 600 to 699: Settings for a timecode generator Item number Item name Settings 601a) VITC POSITION SEL-1 In 59.94i/29.97PsF mode Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output) 12H to [16H] to 20H: Select any line from 12 to 20. Note You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two places, set both items 601 and 602. In 50i/25PsF mode Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For SD output) 9H to [19H] to 22H: Select any line from 9 to 22.
Item number Item name Settings 608 PHASE CORRECTION Select whether or not to carry out phase correction control on the LTC generated by the timecode generator. [OFF]: No control ON: Carry out control 610 REGEN CONTROL MODE Select whether or not the timecode is automatically regenerated.
Item number Item name Settings 25F STARTING TC SEL (in Select whether the 25F starting timecode is set or not for timecode conversion from 24PsF, 23.98PsF mode 25F to 24F. only) [OFF]: Do not set the starting timecode. ON: Set the starting timecode. To set the 25F starting timecode Press the F5 (SET) button with this menu item displayed in the menu display to enter the starting timecode setting mode.
Item number Item name Settings 655 UMID RECORDING Select the UMID type to be recorded to tape. [OFF]: Do not record UMID. BASIC: Record Basic UMID. EXTND: Record Extended UMID. 656 MATERIAL NO. Select whether to inherit the UMID in the input signal when recording a UMID. [INPUT]: Inherit the UMID in the input signal, if it is present. •Even when INPUT is selected, a new UMID is generated if the input signal does not contain UMID data (the same behavior as when NEW is selected).
Item number Item name Settings 710 INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL Select the test signal to be generated by the internal test signal generator. GENERATOR OFF: No test signal is generated. (The VTR operates normally.
Item number Item name Settings 740 MASTER LEVEL (HD) Adjust the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT connector. This adjusts the Y, PB, and PR levels simultaneously. 0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.3% (B4EH) 741 Y LEVEL (HD) Adjust the Y level of the high-definition video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT connector. 0.0% (0H) to [100% (800H)] to 141.
Item number Item name Settings 812 AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL Set the audio output level. [+4 dB] 0 dB –3 dB –20 dB Note −20 dB is not displayed in the display window. 823a) NAU FLG PB Controls the non-audio flag when the playback format is Betacam SX. Sub-item 1 CH1/CH2 2 CH3/CH4 During Betacam SX playback, sets the non-audio flag of a digital audio output as follows.
Items 900 to 999: Settings for digital processing Item name Settings 901 VIDEO OUTPUT DATA Set the bit length for SD-SDI video output data. 8bit: Set the bit length to 8 bits. [10bit]: Set the bit length to 10 bits. It is recommended that you select the optimal setting for the device to which you are going to connect this unit. 920 SD-SDI RP188 ATC CONTROL Select whether or not to add information to the SDI output. OFF: Select whether to add (ON), or not (OFF). [ON]: Add RP-188 timecode data.
Chapter 9 Setup Menus 78 Item number Item name Settings 943 CROSS COLOR CRISP Set the cross color crisp level for down-converter output. 0 to [4] to FH 950 UP CONVERTER MODE (UC) Select the up-converter mode. [CROP]: Select the edge-crop mode. L-BOX: Select the letter box mode. SQUEZ: Select the squeeze mode. 951 H CROP POSITION (UC) Adjust the H-crop (the horizontal position when inserting in the edge crop mode) of the up/down converter output when menu item 950 is set to EDGE-CROP.
10-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to remove the upper lid and sound baffle. This job should always be entrusted to a technician who has undergone service training. For details, refer to the Installation Manual. Chapter 10 10-2 Head Cleaning Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection Maintenance and Inspection To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning cassette.
Indications on the monitor 10-3 Error Messages Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection This unit is equipped with a self-diagnosis function, and if a problem is detected, displays an error message in the time data display and on the monitor. If an error message appears, contact your Sony service representative. The error message and code also appear superimposed on a monitor connected to the COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, or SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.
Code Description 96 SY NV-RAM ERROR Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on SY-320 board) for the system control system. 97 SV NV-RAM ERROR Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on SV-225 board) for the servo system. 98 NV-RAM ERROR Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on EQ-101 board) for the RF system or an NV-RAM (on DM-123 board) for the DM system.
10-4 Warning Messages Setting the warning message to be detected 1 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection If the unit detects abnormal status that has been set to be detected, the warning mark flashes at the right bottom in the display window. Even if the warning mark is flashing, you can operate the unit. When you press the MENU button together with the SHIFT button, a warning message appears in the display window. The warning message is stored in the error logger menu.
10-5 Moisture Condensation 10-6 Regular Checks 10-6-1 Digital Hours Meter The digital hours meter can display seven items of information, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. Display modes of the hours meter H01: OPERATION mode Displays the total number of hours the unit has been powered on in units of 1 hour.
Displaying the digital hours meter Function buttons To display the digital hours meter Press the MENU button, then turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display the required item in the time data display area. MENU button To exit from the hours meter Press the EXIT function button. HDW-S280 EJECT Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection PB LEVEL 13 REC 13 DISPLAY LEVEL CHARACTR ON PB/EE PB CONFI ENABLE CTL/TC TC ASSEMBLE OFF TCG SET 24 24 R/P LEVEL CTL VAR LEVEL PRESET REC INHI EMPH 1 2 59.
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Appendixes Appendixes Tape transport system Betacam SX playback time 62 minutes with BCT-62SXA Betacam SP playback time 30 minutes with BCT-30MA (525/59.94) 36 minutes with BCT-30MA (625/50) Analog Betacam playback time 30 minutes with BCT-30G (525/59.94) 36 minutes with BCT-30G (625/50) Rewind time 3 minutes or less with BCT-40HD Fast forward time 4 minutes or less with BCT-40HD Search speed Shuttle mode Still to approx. ±10 times normal playback speed (59.94i, 50i) Jog mode Still to ±1.
Digital audio system Analog Betacam playback Digital audio (CH1 to CH4) signal format Sampling frequency 48 kHz (synchronized with video) Quantization 20 bits/sample Wow and flutter Below measurable level Headroom 20 dB (or 18 dB, 16 dB, 12 dB selectable) Emphasis T1= 50 μs, T2=15 μs (on/off selectable in recording mode) Video (525) Bandwidth Y Betacam SX playback Analog composite output Bandwidth 0.5 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/−2.
Output connectors Audio LNG Frequency response (10 dB below standard level (+4 dBm)) Metal tape Oxide tape 50 Hz to 15 kHz +1.5 dB/ −3.0 dB 50 Hz to 15 kHz ±3.0 dB S/N ratio (at 3% 525 72 dB or distortion level) more Appendixes 625 68 dB or more 50 dB or more (Dolby NR OFF) 62 dB or more Distortion (1 kHz, reference level (+4 dBm)) 1.5% or less 2% or less Wow and flutter 0.2% rms or 0.2% rms or less less Note The AFM function is not supported.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in misoperations and interference with audio and video signals. It is recommended that portable communications devices near this unit be powered off. Notes • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully.
Playback tape format conversion outputs (Up-convert, down-convert) For details on the maintenance menu, refer to the maintenance manual. Item No. Item Name M3 M3A: OUTPUT PHASE SELECT System frequency Settings M3A0: HD PHASE SEL Playback tape format Appendixes Select the HD video output signal phase with respect to the reference signal: 0H or -90H (HD) advanced. [0H]: Output in sync with the reference signal. −90H: Output with the phase advanced by −90H (HD) to the reference signal.
Index A B Back space editing 41 Basic setup menu 63 Battery pack 23 Attaching 23 Removing 23 Battery power 22 C Cassette 26 Ejecting 26 Erasure prevention plug 26 Loading 26 Usable cassette 26 Cassette compartment 14 Channel condition display 17 Channel indicator 17 Character information 36 Adjusting the character display 36 Information displayed 36 COMPOSITE OUT connector 21 Condition area 17 CONFI display 18 Connections 25 D DATA/EMPH indicator 17 DC IN 12V connector 20 DC operation display 17 DC power
Battery power 22 DC powe 22 Supplying power 22 POWER switch 20 Power switch 13 Preroll 47 Changing the preroll time 47 PREROLL button 16 Preview 48 Appendixes R Using 24 STANDBY indicator 15 STOP button 15 Stop code 52 Checking the recorded stop code 53 Detecting 52 Erasing 54 Recording 53 Stop code display 17 Superimposed data 19 System configurations 11 System frequency 18 Switching 62 R/P LEVEL CTL switch 14 Rear panel 20 REC button 15 REC INHI indicator 14 REC INHI switch 14 REC LEVEL adjustment kno
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Sony Corporation HDW-S280 (SY) 3-857-685-06 (1) Printed in Japan 2008.
