DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE COMPACT PLAYER J-H1 J-H3 i.
English WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CAUTION The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Pour toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon d’alimentation/connecteur pour appareils/fiche ci-dessus, consulter un agent de service compétent. ATTENTION Il y a un risque d’explosion si la pile est mal insérée. Remplacer la pile uniquement par une pile de même type ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Für Kunden in Europa (für den J-H1 und J-H3) Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EMG) der EG-Kommission als auch die Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EMG).
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Sample System Configuration ....................................................... 1-3 1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual .......................................................... 1-5 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Control Panel .................................................................................. 2-1 2-1-1 Display Section ............
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Overview Overview 1-1 Features The J-H1 (also referred to as the unit in this manual) is a Digital Videocassette Compact Player based on the HDCAM1) format. For monitoring, this unit uses a down-converter so that you can check the recorded images even in the SD environment. This feature allows you to monitor images easily using a commercial TV (HD/SD) or PC display.
1-1 Features Compact design Note Chapter 1 Since the unit is as compact as a standard desktop personal computer in size, it is ideal for personal use on your desktop. In addition, front loading of both S and L cassettes is standard. Overview Menu-based setup Initial settings for the unit’s operation, interfaces with connected equipment, and so on, can be made by means of menu operations on the front panel of the unit.
1-2 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-H1 Chapter 1 HDCAM camcorder Overview Digital cassette DV1) J-H1 Computer JZ-1 RS-232C D3 Computer Monitor with HD D3 input connector Analog composite MONITOR SD video monitor Monitor for computer Analog component Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr input connectors Analog audio Audio monitor ........................................................................................................................................................................
1-2 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-H3 Chapter 1 HDCAM camcorder Overview Reference video signal generator Digital cassette RS-422A EXT SYNC J-H3 SD SDI HD SDI SD VTR HD VTR or A/V server system JZ-1 DV1) RS-232C Computer Computer D3 Analog composite SD video monitor Monitor with HD D3 input connector MONITOR Analog audio Audio monitor Monitor for computer Analog component Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr input connectors TC OUTPUT Time code reader .................................
1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual CD-ROM System Requirements When these requirements are not met, access to the CD-ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all. To read the operation manual included on the CDROM disc, do the following. 1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive. A cover page appears automatically in your browser window. If it does not appear automatically in the browser window, double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts Location and Function of Parts 2-1 Control Panel 1 Carrying handle 2 POWER switch Search control section (See page 2-5) Display section (See page 2-2) 3 Cassette compartment 4 Remote control detector 6 PHONES (headphones) jack and control knob Tape transport control section (See page 2-6) 5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION-1/2) button This illustration shows the J-H3. 1 Carrying handle Use this handle to carry the unit or to stand the unit vertically.
2-1 Control Panel 4 Remote control detector Receives the infrared signal from the supplied Remote Commander. For details, see “4-4 Using the Remote Commander” on page 4-7. Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION-1/2) button You can assign the function that is set in PF2 KEY SELECT, basic menu item 022 of the setup menu, to the PF-2 button. “Tape Remain Time” is assigned to the PF-2 button as the factory default setting.
3 AU MON SEL button Each press of this button switches the audio channel as listed below. The selected channels are displayed in the FL display. When basic menu item 026 is set to STEREO 5 CTL/TC/UB (display switching) button This selects the time data displayed in the fluorescent display in the following sequence: CTL, TC, UB. As the display changes, the corresponding indicators over the fluorescent display also light/go off.
2-1 Control Panel 7 FL (Fluorescent) display and indicators These comprise a time data display area, an audio monitor display area and a number of indicators. Audio monitor display area Chapter 2 Time data display area Indicator area Location and Function of Parts ❉ This illustration shows the J-H3. Audio monitor display area • L/R audio level meter Indicates the audio levels of the 2 optionally selected channels making up L/R (Left/Right).
3 SHUTTLE dial Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in the following table. Turn the dial clockwise for forward playback and counterclockwise for reverse playback. After pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG dial for playback in jog mode and the SHUTTLE dial for playback in shuttle mode. Playback modes using the JOG/SHUTTLE dial Jog Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button once to light “JOG,” then turn the JOG dial, or simply turn the JOG dial without lighting “JOG.
2-1 Control Panel 2-1-3 Tape Transport Control Section 1 EJECT button 2 REW button Chapter 2 3 PLAY button 1 2 3 4, 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa Location and Function of Parts 4 F FWD button 5 STOP button 6 STANDBY on/off button 1 EJECT button Press this button to eject the cassette. 2 REW (rewind) button To rewind the tape, press this button. The REW indicator lights.
2-2 Connector Panel 1 TC OUTPUT connector 2 AC IN connector Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts 3 REMOTE IN connector 5 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors 4 RS-232C connector 6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors 7 EXT SYNC connectors This illustration shows the J-H3 equipped with an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board. 1 TC OUTPUT (time code output) connector (BNC type ×1) (J-H3 only): Outputs the playback time code. 2 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord (not supplied).
2-2 Connector Panel DV (i.LINK DV output ) connector (IEEE1394 type, 6-pin) (available only when an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board (not supplied) is installed): This is a connector located on the optional HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board. Outputs video/ audio signals in DV format. Chapter 2 Notes Location and Function of Parts • Through the DV connector, only one DV device can be connected to this unit. If you intend to connect multiple DV devices, refer to the manuals of them. • The i.
Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Installation Installation of the unit You can install this unit horizontally as well as vertically. However, it is necessary to use the supplied vertical installation stands to prepare the unit for vertical installation as shown in the figure. Notes • When you install this unit vertically, be sure that the handle faces up.
3-2 Cassettes Cassette types This unit uses a tape with 1/2-inch tape width. It plays HD DIGITAL VIDEO cassettes. Removing slack from the tape Press one of the reels in with a finger, and turn gently in the direction shown by the arrows until there is no slack in the tape. Inserting and ejecting cassettes Insert or eject a cassette while the unit is powered on. Inserting a cassette Chapter 3 Preparations EJECT button S cassette 1 L cassette 1 2 Turn the POWER switch on.
Chapter 4 Playback • EDGE-CROP mode (CROP) HD Playback 4-1-1 Switching System Frequency Chapter 4 4-1 Preparations for Playback SD Switch a setting of this unit to correspond with the system frequency of a using cassette. (This is set to 29.97 system at the factory.) For details, see “Switching system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4. 4-1-2 Setting the Audio Monitor Output Press AU MON SEL button to assign the channels to L/R outputs.
4-1 Preparations for Playback When “14:9” is selected HD SD Crops both ends of an HDVS screen to make its aspect ratio 14:9. To convert 24-frame time code into 25-frame time code, set the following menu items as shown below. Basic menu item 005 “TIME” Extended menu item 620 “ON” Extended menu item 621 Set “STARTING TC” These settings display 25-frame time code on the time data display area of the FL display, and superimpose both 24-frame and 25-frame time codes on the monitor.
4-2 Playback Procedures 4-2-1 Normal Playback 4-2-2 Playback in Jog Mode 1 Cassette compartment SHIFT button Chapter 4 AU MON SEL button 1,2,3 STOP button PLAY button Playback Insert a cassette beforehand. For details of how to insert a cassette, see “Inserting and ejecting cassettes” on page 3-2. To start playback Press the PLAY button. In jog mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed based the speed at which the dial is turned. The playback speed range is ±1 times normal speed.
4-2 Playback Procedures 4-2-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode 2 Turn the SHUTTLE dial to the angle corresponding to the desired playback speed. Playback in shuttle mode starts. 3 1 Return the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent position or press the STOP button to cancel shuttle mode playback. It is possible to make pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button to switching between JOG and SHUTTLE mode. Select “KEY” in SELECTION FOR JOG/ SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item 101, to enable the above feature.
4-3 Superimposed Character Information Note 1 Types of time data Time data 2 Drop frame mark of time data The display shown on the left corresponds to the factory default settings of the unit. Changing the setting of DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT in basic menu item 005 allows different time data to be displayed in the bottom line of the display. For details, see “Items in the basic menu” on page 5-7.
4-3 Superimposed Character Information 4 Operation mode The field is divided into two blocks, A and B. • Block A: displays the operation mode. • Block B: displays the servo lock status or tape speed. A Chapter 4 Display Block A Block B B Operation mode Playback TAPE UNTHREAD Cassette is not loaded. STANDBY OFF Standby off mode STOP Stop mode F.
4-4 Using the Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander Setting menu Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts. When a Remote Commander is used, WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL, extended menu item 213, must to be set to ON. (It is set to OFF at the factory.) (The following operation is an example of how WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL is switched from OFF to ON.) How to change the lithium battery 1 Pull out the lithium battery case.
4-4 Using the Remote Commander 2 Turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from “OFF” to “ON” while holding down the JOG/ SHUTTLE button, and then release the JOG/ SHUTTLE button. Unit Time data display Remote control detector Monitor screen Infrared transmitter REMOTE INTERFACE 137 ❉ 213:WIRELESS-on 501 Chapter 4 Remote Commander Playback Items without ❉ are omitted. (ON flashes while the JOG/SHUTTLE button is being pressed.) 3 Operating the Remote Commander Press the SET/MENU button.
4-5 Tele-File1) and Shot Mark Functions The following operations will be available when using the unit connected to a personal computer (PC) with the optional JZ-1 software installed. For details on installation and software operation, refer to the “Readme” file and the “Help” file supplied with the JZ1 software. Basic Operations Such as PLAY, F FWD, REW, STOP, SHUTTLE, and JOG. You can perform basic operations such as PLAY, F FWD, REW, STOP, SHUTTLE, and JOG via your PC.
Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-1 Menu System Configuration For more information, see “Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B12)” on page 5-5. Chapter 5 Setup Menu 5-1 Setup Menu • Extended menu This menu is used to make the following wide range of settings on this unit: – the control panel functions – tape protection – video and audio control – digital data processing This unit allows up to two menu settings to be stored in menu banks 1 and 2. The stored menu settings can be called up to use as required.
5-2 Menu Operations 5-2 Menu Operations This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings. *HO1:OPE HOURS HO2:DRUM HOURS - 102 52 ------- For information about how to use basic menu item 013, see “Switching system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4, and for information about how to operate items B01 to B12, see “Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B12)” on page 5-5.
Changing a menu item setting value Resetting the menu settings to their factory default values (menu item B20) To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item, use the following procedure. 2 1 Time data display 1 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial. 1 Set RESET SETUP, basic menu item B20, to ON. “PUSH SET” appears in the time data display, and “Push SET button” appears on the monitor screen. Press the SET/MENU button.
5-2 Menu Operations Switching system frequency (menu item 013) 2 Using the following procedure, you can set SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT, basic menu item 013, to “ON,” and then switch the system frequencies between 29.97, 25, 24 (J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only), and 23.98PD (J-H3 only). Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from “OFF” to “ON,” then release the JOG/SHUTTLE button. The displays change as follows.
4 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting to 25, then release the JOG/SHUTTLE button. The displays change as shown below. The menu settings disappear from the time data display, and it returns to the normal indicators. Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B12) Time data display This unit allows two different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks,” numbered 1 and 2.
5-2 Menu Operations Extended menu operations You can control the extended menu in the same way as that described in the previous pages (Menu Operations). For details of menu operation, see “5-2 Menu Operations” on page 5-2. Note To access the extended menu, it is required to set MENU GRADE, basic menu item 099, to “ENHAN.
5-3 Basic Menu Items in the basic menu The basic menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory Item number Item name 002 a) default settings are indicated by an enclosing box. Settings Adjusts the horizontal screen position of the character information output from the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors for superimposed display on the monitor. 0 ... 4 ... 8: The value 0 is for the far left of the screen and 8 for the far right.
5-3 Basic Menu Item number Item name Settings 013 Specifies whether to enable switching the system frequencies. OFF : Do not enable system switching. ON: Enable system switching. You can switch the system frequencies of this unit between 29.97, 25, 24 (J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only) and 23.98PD (J-H3 only). SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT For information on how to switch the system or other details, see “Switching system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4. 020 DROP-FRAME MODE SELECT (J-H1:29.
Item number Item name Settings MENU GRADE Determines the menus that can be changed. BASIC : Basic menu ENHAN: Basic menu + Extended menu B01 RECALL BANK 1 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1. B02 RECALL BANK 2 Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 2. B11 SAVE BANK 1 Set to ON to save current menu settings to menu bank 1. B12 B20 SAVE BANK 2 RESET SETUP Set to ON to save current menu settings to menu bank 2.
5-4 Extended Menu 5-4 Extended Menu Items in the extended menu The extended menu contains the following items. In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory default settings are indicated by an enclosing box. Chapter 5 Setup Menu Item number Item name Settings 101 SELECTION FOR JOG/ SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE Selects how the unit enters the jog/shuttle mode. DIAL: Turning the JOG/SHUTTLE dial puts the unit in the jog/shuttle mode.
Item number Item name Settings 601 In 29.97/23.98PD system Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output). 12H ... 16H ... 20H: Select a line from line 12 to line 20. VITC POSITION SEL-1 (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Note You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert the signals into those two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and VITC POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.
5-4 Extended Menu Item number Item name Settings 710 INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATOR Selects the test signal to be output from the VTR’s internal test signal generator. OFF : No test signal is generated. (The VTR operates normally.) CB: 100% color bar signal 713 VIDEO SETUP REFERENCE LEVEL (J-H1: 29.97 system only) (J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD system only) Sets the setup amount to be added to the composite output signal. 0% 7.5% 718 SETUP LEVEL (SD) (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.
831 I.LINK AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT (available only with the HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Selects audio channels output from the DV connector. CH1/2 : Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-1/2. CH3/4: Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-3/4. 4CH: Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-1/2/3/4. 901 VIDEO OUTPUT DATA (J-H1: No item) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Set the number of bits of the signal output from the SD SDI connector.
5-4 Extended Menu Item number Item name Settings 941 GAMMA LEVEL (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the angle of the compensation curve. 0 … 80H … 100H 942 V FILTER SELECT (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD system only) Specifies perpendicular interpolation filtering factor for the down-converted output. A bigger number indicates higher perpendicular resolution. 1 to 3 943 CROSS COLOR CRISP (DC) (J-H3: 29.97/25/23.
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to remove the top and bottom plates. This job should always be entrusted to a technician who has undergone service training. Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6-2 Head Cleaning To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning cassette.
6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs 6-3 Moisture Condensation When 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. This is called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this state, it can adhere to the drum. To prevent such a condition from occurring, the unit is provided with a moisture condensation detecting function.
6-4 Error Messages CODE MESSAGE ERRORS 01 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” during threading or unthreading. 02 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack” or “tape break” during search, fast-forward, or rewind. 03 REEL TROUBLE Detected “tape slack,” “tape break,” or “reel rock in the S-side or T-side” during playback. 04 REEL TROUBLE Detected abnormal tape speed during fast-forward or rewind.
6-1 Removing a Cassette Tape Slack Occurs 6-5 Digital HoursWhen Meter The digital hours meter can display nine items of information, in corresponding display modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. H16:REEL SHIFT mode (resettable) Same as H06 except that the count is resettable. Displaying the digital hours meter Display modes of the digital hours meter Time data display area The digital hours meter has the following nine modes.
Appendix Specifications Tape transport system Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption J-H3: 70 W J-H1: 50 W Rated current J-H3: 0.7 A J-H1: 0.5 A Peak inrush current (1) Power ON, current probe method: 35 A (240 V), 10 A (100 V) (2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 8 A (230 V) Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Humidity 25% to 80% Mass J-H3: 8.1 kg (17 lb. 14 oz.
Specifications Digital video system Analog audio system HD analog response (BNC output) Output level Y: 700 mV (±5%) Pb/Pr: ±350 mV (±5%) Sync signal: ±300 mV (added to Y component) (±5%) Frequency response Y: 0 to 20 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB Pb/Pr: 0 to 7 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB S/N 56 dB or more Output impedance Y, Pb, Pr: 75 Ω (± 5%) Y/C Delay Y, Pb/Pr: ±15 nS or less Analog audio response Output level XLR: +4 ±0.5 dBm, –20 dBFS, 600 Ω terminated PIN: –10 ±0.
D3 OUTPUT D connector (1), 14-pin Y: 1.0 Vp-p, Sync negative, 75 Ω, unbalanced Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced Including character superimposition COMPUTER DISPLAY OUTPUT D-sub 15-pin, female (1) R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R) Phono jack (2) XLR 3-pin, male (2) +4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low impedance, balanced PHONES JM-60 stereo phone jack –∞ to –12 dBu at 8 Ω load, unbalanced TIME CODE OUTPUT (J-H3 only) BNC (1), 1.
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