3-757-561-24(2) SONY Videocassette Recorder Model: UVW-1800/1800P Operating Instructions pagei(E) Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Mode d'emploi page-i(F) Avant la mise en service de cet apparail, priere de lire attentivement ce mode d'emloi que I'on conservera pour toute reference ulterieure.
Owner's Record For the customers in USA The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No. UVW-1800 Serial No. - WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Precautions ..........................................................................................3 (E) Features...............................................................................................1-2 (E) Front Panel ..................................................................................... 2-2 (E) Rear Panel........................................................................................... 2-5 (E) Before Use ................................................................
Menu Organization............................................................................7-2 (E) Hierarchical Structure .................................................................7-2 (E) Menu Screens..............................................................................7-3 (E) Menu Operations................................................................................7-8 (E) Buttons Used to Change the Setting............................................7-8 (E) Operation Sequence .........
To take best advantage of the many features of this unit, note the following important points. Usable cassette tapes (see page 3-3(E)) Use only metal cassette tapes with this unit. Do not use oxide tapes. Reference video input (see page 3-5(E)) When recording or playing back videotapes on this unit, always input a composite video signal synchronized with the video signal to be used to the REF. VIDEO INPUT connector.
Chapter 1 Overview________ This chapter overviews the features of the UVW-1800/1800P. Features......................................................................... 1.
The UVW-1800/1800P is a Betacam SP videocassette recorder, capable of recording and playing back composite video, component video and analog audio signals. With an external control unit connected, jog and shuttle functions are available, and the unit can be used as the recorder in an editing system.
Other features Compact, power-saving design The unit is light and simple, and very energy-efficient. Menu-based set-up system All the initial settings for system operation conditions and so forth are accessed through a simple menu system, from the subsidiary control panel. Remote control function The unit can be operated from a remote control unit through the RS-422A serial interface.
Chapter 2 Identification of Parts and Controls______ This chapter lists the names of all the controls and other components used in the operation of the unit Front Panel ......................................................................2-2 (E) Rear Panel .......................................................................
Tape transport section 2-2 (E) Chapter 2 Identification of Parts and Controls
Rear Panel Video inputs Video inputs 2-5 Chapter 2 Identification of Parts and Controls
Side control panel Side control pane Indicators Indicators
Subsidiary control panel The subsidiary control panel is behind a flap on the front panel. Open the flap as shown in the figure.
Video outputs Video outputs Audio inputs and outputs Audio inputs and outputs
Power, time code and control signals Always power off the UVW-1800/1800P before connecting a remote control unit to the TBC REMOTE connector (Load current: Max.
Chapter 3 Preparations______ This chapter describes various preparatory aspects of operation of the UVW-1800/1800P. Before Use ........................................................................3-2 (E) Cassettes .......................................................................... 3-3 (E) Cassettes Which Can Be Used. ....... ............................3-3 (E) Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette................................ 3-3 (E) Record Inhibit Function..........................................
Safety notes Power supply • Ensure that the unit is "connected to a power supply of the correct rating. • Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord, and be careful not to damage the power cord. Using a damaged power cord is dangerous. • When disconnecting the power cord, not pull the cord itself, hold the plug while pulling it out. Do not dismantle the unit Do not remove the casing. If you insert your hand there is a danger of electric shock.
This unit only accepts metal tapes. Use the following '/2-inch Betacam SP cassettes. Always check that the unit is powered on before attempting to insert or eject a cassette. Inserting a cassette Inserting a cassette 1 Turn the POWER switch on. 2 Check the following points, then insert the cassette. • The cassette must be inserted with the side that the tape is visible uppermost. • There must be no slack in the tape. • There must be no message "HUMID !" in the time counter display.
Cassettes Removing slack in the tape Carefully retote one of the reels with your finger in the direction of the arrows until it stops. Removing slack in the tape No double insertion of cassettes When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette compartment to prevent double insertion. Ejecting the cassette Press the EJECT button. The tape is wound back into the cassette (this takes several seconds), and then the cassette is ejected from the unit.
When this unit is being used, a composite video signal, synchronized to the signal being used must be input to the REF. VIDEO INPUT connector to enable the time base corrector (TBC) to operate correctly, and ensure stable operation. If no reference video signal is input, then during recording or editing, or in EE mode the monitor screen will tend to drift vertically, as shown in the figure below.
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback This chapter describes the preparation necessary before using the unit for recording or playback, including connections and switch settings, and basic operating procedures. It also describes the text information which can be superimposed on the monitor screen. Playback Operation ........................................................4-2 (E) Preparation for Playback..............................................4-2 (E) Playback Operation.......................................
This section describes the connections, switch settings, and basic operating procedures for playback of both video and audio signals. Connect the unit to the monitor and make the switch settings as shown in the following figure. a) The VIDEO IN connectors of the PVM-1444Q are provided with automatic termination function.
Operation 1 Insert a cassette. The STOP button lights, then a few seconds later the tape is ready to start running. At this point a still picture appears on the monitor. Always be sure to use a metal tape. 2 Press the PLAY button. Playback begins. To stop playback Press the STOP button. This puts the UVW-1800/1800P into stop mode. This unit automatically enters standby-off mode if it is left in stop mode for eight minutes.
This section describes the connections, switch settings, and basic operating procedures for recording a component video signal and audio signal. Connect this unit as the recorder and a UVW-1600/1600P as the player as shown in the following figure. To check the video and audio signals being recorded, connect the UVW-1800/1800P to a monitor as described in the Section "Playback Operation" (page 4-2(E)).
Switch and control settings After completing the connections, make the switch and control settings as follows. Switch and control settings I Power on the video monitor. 2 Set the input selector of the monitor to the input connector connected to the UVW-1800/1800P. 3 Following the instructions in the appropriate operation manual, and prepare the player for playback. 4 Power on the UVW-1800/1800P. 5 Set the VIDEO IN selector switch to Y-RJB.
Recording Operation In order to carry out recording of the video and audio signals, check that you have made the connections and carried out the switch setting procedure correctly, then use the following procedure. Operation 1 Insert a cassette in the UVW-1800/1800P. Always be sure to use a metal tape. Before inserting the cassette, check that it is not record-inhibited. For details see the Section "Record Inhibit Function" (page 3-4(E)). 2 Check that the REC INHIBIT indicator is not lit.
When the subsidiary control panel CHARACTER switch is in the ON position, the video signal output from the VIDEO 2 (SUPER) OUTPUT connector includes superimposed indications of time data and the operating state of this unit. Selecting the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications The information displayed and the character type and position of the indications can be selected by using the menu item "DISPLAY CONTROL." The factory default settings are as follows.
Superimposed Text Information Drop-frame indication for time code reader (onUVW-1800only) " . " : A single dot indicates drop-frame mode. " : " : Two dots (i.e. a colon) indicate non-drop-frame mode. Drop-frame indication for time code generator (onUVW-1800only) " . " : A single dot indicates drop-frame mode. " : " : Two dots (i.e. a colon) indicate non-drop-frame mode.
Chapter 5 Editing__________ By connecting two or more UVW-1800/1800P units or using UVW-1600/1600P units as players, and connecting an editing control unit such as a PVE-500 it is possible to assemble an editing system; the UVW-1800/1800P can be used as the recorder in such an editing system. This section describes the connections required for cut editing and for A/B roll editing, and the phase adjustments required for editing. Cut Editing ..................................................................
The figure below illustrates a system for cut editing using the UVW-1800/1800P withaUVW-1600/1600P. For details of editing operations, refer to the operation manual for the editor being used. For details of the connections and settings on each of the other pieces of equipment, refer to the respective operation manuals.
Monitoring the video signals To monitor the video signals, connect monitors as shown in the figure below. The connections are the same-for the recorder and player. To obtain superimposed information on the monitor screen, set the CHARACTER switch to the ON position.
Cut Editing Reference video signal and editor connections Reference video signal and editor connection 5-4 (E) Chapter 5 Editing
Video and audio signal connections Using BNC cable and VDC-C5 dubbing cable Video and audio signal connection 1 Using BNC cables Video and audio signal connection 2 Chapter 5 Editing 5-5 (E)
The figure below illustrates a system for A/B roll editing using the UVW-1800/ 1800P with two UVW-1600/1600P units.
Monitoring the audio and video signals To monitor the audio signals, connect speakers as shown in the figure below. For details of video monitor connections, see the section "Monitoring the video signals" under "Cut Editing" above (page 5-3(E)).
A/B Roll Editing Reference video signal connections Reference video signal connections 5-8 (E) Chapter 5 Editing
Control signal connections Control signal connections Chapter 5 Editing 5-9 (E)
A/B Roll Editing Video and audio signal connections Video and audio signal connections 5-10 (E) Chapter 5 Editing
When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, phase synchronization of the signals (i.e. system sync) is necessary and for composite signals only, the subcarrier phase must also be in sync. If not, picture instabilities or color break-up may occur at edit points. After configuring the editing system, use a Vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phase of the recorder and players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary only when using composite signals.
Phase Adjustments 4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the Vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are close to the reference line. 5 Output the player 1 signal from the PVE-500. 6 Press the A channel button on the Vectorscope. This displays the sync phase and subcarrier phase (composite signals only) of the signal from player 1.
Chapter 6 Time Data________ The time data used by the UVW-1800/1800P for both recording and display include CTL signal count values, longitudinal time codes (LTC), and user bit data. This chapter describes how to display time data, and how to set LTC and user bit values. Displaying Time Data .....................................................6-2 (E) Settings for Longitudinal Time Code and User Bits ...6-3 (E) Synchronizing the Internal Time Code Generator With an External Time Code Generator..............
During recording or playback, you can display the time data selected on this unit on the monitor and on the time counter display. During editing, the data displayed is selected by the editor. On the time counter display Use the time counter display selector switch to select the data to be displayed on the time counter display. Time counter display selector switch Resetting the CTL data displayed Press the RESET button. The indication in the time counter display is reset to "0:00:00:00".
Using the internal time code generator it is possible to preset the longitudinal time code (LTC) value to be recorded on the tape to any desired initial value. This section describes how to preset the LTC value, and also how to preset the user bit data which is also written on the same track. Switch and menu settings Carry out the following switch and menu settings. Switch settings Menu settings For details of the RUN MODE and DF MODE settings, see under "TIME CODE" (page 75(E)).
Settings for Longitudinal Time Code and User Bits Setting procedure Setting the initial value for time code or user bits 1 Set the time counter display selector switch to LTC or U-BIT, to display the required time data on the monitor and time counter display. 2 Press the TC PRESET button. The current setting is displayed on the monitor screen and the time counter display. At this point the leftmost digit flashes. One of the following displays appears on the monitor screen.
3 Use the and buttons to select the digit in the value which is flashing. 4 Use the and buttons to adjust the value of the flashing digit. Note that user bit data values are in hexadecimal (digits 0-9 and A-F). 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 as required to set the required value. To set the value to 00:00:00:00, press the RESET (NO) button. 6 Press the SET (YES) button. Either of the two displays shown immediately below appears on the monitor screen and the third display shown below in the time counter display.
If a time code signal (LTC values) is input to this unit, the internal time code generator is automatically synchronized to the time code value input from an external source. Using this function, it is possible to have a number of VTRs all set to synchronized time codes, and to copy time codes precisely from one tape to another. Connections and switch settings Carry out the following connections and switch settings.
Chapter 7 Menus__________ This chapter describes the organization of the principal set-up menus (selecting the superimposed information on the monitor screen, time code, run mode, etc.) and how to use them. Menu Organization.........................................................7-2 (E) Hierarchical Structure ................................................7-2 (E) Menu Screens............................................................... 7-3 (E) Menu Operations ............................................
The menu screens are arranged in a three-level tree structure, as shown in the figure below. The top-level selections (level 1) access the main divisions of the settings, and except for the MENU GRADE item, the settings themselves are made on levels 2 and 3. The screens are divided into two groups: the basic settings, to which frequent access is normally required, and extended settings, which are less frequently used.
The table below lists the.menu screens and explains the meaning of each setting. In the table the following conventions are used: • Factory default settings are preceded by an asterisk (*). • Each indication appears twice: the upper version is what appears on the monitor screen, and the lower version in parentheses appears on the time counter display.
Menu Organization Menu selections (continued) 7-4 (E) Chapter 7 Menus
Menu selections (continued) (Continued) Chapter 7 Menus 7-5 (E)
Menu Organization Menu selections (continued) 7-6 (E) Chapter 7 Menus
Menu selections (continued) Chapter 7 Menus 7-7 (E)
Although the menu screens are divided into basic and extended categories, the method of operation is the same. This section describes as an example the procedure required to change the setting for the tape protection mode used when the deck is stopped. Check the location of this setting in the menu tree, by referring to the previous section; it is in the level 2 menu screen "TAPE PROTECTION", which is an extended menu screen. This operation uses the following buttons on the subsidiary control panel.
Displaying the extended menus Displaying the extended menus 1 Press the MENU button. The level 1 menu appears on the monitor screen. The factory default setting is basic menu screens only. The reverse video cursor shows the current selection; in the figure below, this is "OPERATIONAL FUNCTION." The -> mark indicates this item has an associated submenu. The time counter display shows the selected item only, often in abbreviated form.
Menu Operations 2 Press the button to select "MENU GRADE :BASIC". Selecting MENU GRADE :BASIC 3 Press the button. This displays all of the settings, and the current selection appears on the monitor screen in reverse video. The <— mark indicates the "BASIC" has an assoicated menu at the next higher level. The "*" indication precedes the factory default setting. Displaying the settings 4 Press the button to select "ENHANCED".
5 Press the SET (YES) button. The messages shown below appear in the monitor screen and the ti display, and the new setting is saved in memory. Messages when saving settings Once the saving operation is completed, both the monitor screen and time counter display return to the normal state. • If you power off this unit while it is in the process of saving the settings, settings may be lost. Wait until saving is completed before powering the unit off.
Menu Operations Changing the "NEXT MODE" setting Changing the NEXT MODE setting I Press the MENU button. The level 1 extended menu appears on the monitor screen. The reverse video cursor shows the current selection, "MENU GRADE • ENHAN", made in the previous section. When the currently selected setting is not the factory default setting, the "•" indication instead of the ":" indication precedes that setting.
1 Press the button. The level 2 menu screen appears. When this menu appears for the first time, "FROM STOP" is selected. Level 2 menu screen (TAPE PROTECTION) 4 Press the LG button to select "FROM STILL". Selecting FROM STILL 5 Press the button. The level 3 menu screen appears. When this menu appears for the first time, "STILL TIMER" is selected.
Menu Operations 6 Press the button to select "NEXT MODE". Selecting NEXT MODE 7 Press the button. The settings for "NEXT MODE" appear. When this menu screen appears for the first time, "STEP FWD" is selected. Setting screen display 8 Press the button to select "TENSION RELEASE".
9 Press the SET (YES) button. The "Saving" message appears on the monitor (as shown below), and the new setting is saved in memory. Messages when saving settings Once the saving operation is completed, both the monitor screen and time counter display return to the normal state. • If you power off this unit while it is in the process of saving the settings, settings may be lost. Wait until saving is completed before powering the unit off.
Menu Operations Returning menu settings to the factory default Returning a specific menu setting to its factory default In the screen for making the setting, press the RESET (NO) button. In the example above of the "NEXT MODE" setting, press the RESET (NO) button in step 8 to return to the factory default of "STANDBY OFF". Returning all menu settings to the factory default 1 Press the MENU button to display the level 1 menu. 2 Press the RESET (NO) button.
Chapter 8 Maintenance______ This chapter describes the self-diagnosis functions with which the UVW-1800/1800P is provided, the action to be taken in the event of condensation on the head drum, the digital hours meter, and the head-cleaning process needed to ensure high video and audio reproduction quality. Self-Diagnosis Functions ................................................8-2 (E) Condensation................................................................... 8-3 (E) Regular Checks and Maintenance ....
The UVW-1800/1800P is provided with self-diagnosis functions which detect internal faults. If a fault is detected, the UVW-1800/1800P displays an error code in the time counter display and an error message on the monitor screen. To display error messages on the monitor screen, the monitor must be connected to the VIDEO 2 (SUPER) OUTPUT connector, and the CHARACTER switch on the subsidiary control panel must be in the ON position.
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the air can condense on the head-drum. If the tape is run in this state, the tape may stick to the drum, in which case it is highly likely to be damaged. To lessen the risk of this occurring, this unit is fitted with a condensation detection system. If moisture condenses on the head-drum while the unit is operating The indication "HUMID !" appears in the time counter display.
The digital hours meter keeps a cumulative count of the total operating time, the drum rotation time, the tape transport operating time, and the number of threading and unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on the monitor and time counter display; use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. Consult your Sony service representative about necessary periodic maintenance checks. Digital hours meter indications The digital hours meter provides the following four display items.
Time counter display One of the four indications appears. Use the displayed. and buttons to change the item Initially, only the trip value appears. Press the button to display the cumulative total to the right of the slash, as long as the button is held down. Digital hours meter Ending the digital hours meter display Press the HOURS METER button. Resetting the trip values Consult your Sony service representative. Clean both the video and audio heads using the special BCT-5CLN cleaning cassette.
Chapter 9 Operational Problems If an alarm message appears on the screen, or the unit appears to be malfunctioning, check this chapter before consulting your Sony service representative. Alarm Messages ............................................................ 9-2 (E) Trouble-Shooting Chart.............................................
There are a number of messages which may appear on the monitor screen during operation. (A message also appears in the time counter display.) Alarm messages These alarm messages indicate misoperations or problems with the unit such as condensation on the drum. To display these messages on the monitor screen, the monitor must be connected to the VIDEO 2 (SUPER) OUTPUT connector, and the CHARACTER switch on the subsidiary control panel must be in the ON position.
The alarm messages indications are listed below. Alarm messages ABNORMAL SETTINGS SELECTED IN SETUP MENU. SET ITEMS IN THE SETUP MENU TO THE APPROPRIATE VALUES. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF THIS ALARM APPEARS AGAIN DESPITE THE ABOVE PROCEDURE. Irr. SETUP ! MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED. KEEP THE POWER ON AND WAIT UNTIL THIS INDICATION GOES OFF. HUMID! REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED. SET REMOTE/LOCAL SWITCH TO LOCAL. REMOTE! KEY IS JAMMED. CHECK THE FOLLOWING KEYS: (EJECT) (STOP) (F.
Recording is not possible. The record-inhibit plug on the cassette is pressed in a). Pull out the plug, or use a different tape. The tape transport controls (PLAY, F FWD, REW buttons etc.) do not operate. The REMOTE/LOCAL switch is in the REMOTE position, and the LOCAL ENABLE menu setting is "STOP & EJECT" or "ALL DISABLE"a). Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL, or change the menu setting to "ALL ENABLE". No cassette is loaded3). Insert a cassette.
A "V" appears on the screen. The TBC DELAY menu item is set to "VIDEO DELAY". Set TBC DELAY to "SYNC DELAY". (The UVWseries has a built-in time base corrector. Therefore, in editing mode or video EE mode, the output video signal is delayed exactly 8 lines behind the reference signal. This means that when the TBC DELAY setting is "VIDEO DELAY", the video appears 8 lines lower on the monitor, and a "V" appears.
Trouble-Shooting Chart It is not possible to disable the Dolby noise reduction. 9-6 (E) Chapter 9 Operational Problems — On this unit, it is not possible to disable the Dolby noise reduction.
Appendixes Specification ............................................................... A-2(E) Glossary.......................................................................
General Power requirements UVW-1800: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz UVW-1800P for Europe: 220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz UVW-1800P for USA/Canada: 120 V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Mass External dimensions 85 W +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to + 104°F) -20°C to + 60°C (-4°'F to + 140°F) Less than 80% 19 kg (41 lb 12 oz) 427 mm (W) x 193 mm (H) x 474 mm (D) excluding external projections (16 5/4" x 7 5/g" x 18 5/s") Tape transport system Tape speed UVW-1800: 118.
Audio System Recording method Bias Frequency characteristics 50 Hz to 15 kHz +2.0 dB/-3.0 dB S/N ratio (at 3% distortion level for NTSC) (Referred to peak levela) Weighted CCIR 468-3 for PAL) NTSC: 70 dB or more PAL: 66 dB or more Distortion (THD) (at 1 kHz reference level) 1.5% or less Wow and flutter 0.
Specification Audio input AUDIO CH-1/2 TIME CODE IN XLR 3-pin x 2 (female) ON: +4 dBu, 600 , balanced OFF: +4 dBu, 10 K , balanced (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) BNC x 1 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 600 , unbalanced Output connectors Video output VIDEO 1/2 (SUPER) COMPONENT 1 12-pin multi (female) Luminance: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative Chrominance: R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 COMPONENT 2 BNC x 3 Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync negative R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 B-Y: 0.
HEADPHONES Standard stereo jack Maximum -14 dBu, 8 (0 dBu = 0.
A/B roll edit An edit in which two or more players are used to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe, and one recorder is used to record the results of the edit. Using an editing controller allows efficient control c the VTRs and very precise editing. B-Y signal A chrominance signal determined by subtracting the Y (luminance) signal from the B (blue) signal. One of the component signals.
Luminance signal The signal that determines the brightness of the picture. Also called Y signal. One of the component signals. Metal tape Magnetic tape coated with microscopic particles of metal dispersed in a liquid binder. It allows highdensity recording. Moisture condensation Condensation of moisture on the tape transport mechanisms. If moisture condenses on the headdrum, the tape adheres to the drum and causes malfunction.
Glossary V-blanking The portion of the video signal that occurs between the end of one field and the beginning of the next. During this time, the electron beams in the cameras and monitors are turned off so that they can return from the bottom of the screen to the top without showing traces of movement on the screen. When the position of V-blanking is not adjusted correctly, a horizontal black bar appears on the screen. A-8 (E) Appendixes VBS Abbreviation of Video, Burst and Sync.
A D AC IN connector 2-7(E) Alarm 1-3(E), 9-2(E), 9-3(E) ALARM (menu) 7-4(E) REF.
Index M s Menu hierarchical structure 7-2(E) menu selections about indications on the monitor and unit 7-4(E), 7-5(E) about menu screen selection 7-7(E) about operation 7-3(E), 7-4(E) about settings of the time code generator 7-5(E) about tape protection 7-6(E) about video control 7-7(E) operations 7-8(E) to 7-16(E) MENU button 2-4(E), 9-4(E) Metal tape 3-3(E), 3-4(E), 4-6(E), 9-3(E) MONITOR AUDIO connector 2-6(E) S-VIDEO INPUT connector 2-5(E) S-VIDEO OUTPUT connector 2-6(E) SC adjuster 2-4(E), 5-12(E)
