3-619-326-12 (1) Digital Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. 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. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features................................................................................. 6 DVCAM Format ....................................................................... 6 Variety of Interfaces.................................................................. 7 Compact Size ............................................................................ 7 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing....................................... 7 Other Features ...................
Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu............... 72 Changing Menu Settings ................................................... 73 Buttons Used to Change Settings............................................ 73 Changing the Settings of Basic Items ..................................... 73 Displaying Enhanced Items .................................................... 75 Changing the Settings of Enhanced Items .............................. 75 Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings...
Overview Features The DSR-1500A/1500AP is a 1/4-inch digital videocassette recorder using the DVCAM™ digital recording format. The unit is equipped with an i.LINK/DV* interface as standard, so that it can be used as a low-cost, compact feeder, player or viewer in a non-linear editing system** without requiring any optional boards. When using the unit as an editor, the optional boards available for the unit allow you to select required input signal formats.
Note When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format, the outputs in SDTI format of this unit are muted. Furthermore, it is not possible to playback the cueaudio track of the tape. Support for three cassette sizes Compact Size Variety of Interfaces The compact size of the unit makes the unit suitable for use as a desk-top editor or feeder machine for non-linear editing or as a viewer compatible with a full range of digital and analog signal formats aboard an outside broadcast van.
in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in jog mode. At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both directions, you can also hear playback audio. The video test signal generator can produce either a color bar signal or a black burst signal. The audio test signal generator can generate either a silent signal or a 1-kHz sine wave signal. Menu items are provided for selecting the test signals to be generated.
Location and Function of Parts Front Panel f Cassette compartment g LOCAL/REMOTE switch Chapter 1 Overview POWER EJECT a POWER switch h EJECT button LOCAL b Audio level meters 1 REC/PB LEVEL REMOTE 2 3 dB 0 4 VAR REC OVER -12 -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 OVER INPUT AUDIO VIDEO V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.
a POWER switch Press the “ ” side to power on the unit. This causes the audio level meters and the display section to light. To power off the unit, press the “ ” side of the switch. Chapter 1 Overview b Audio level meters These two meters indicate the recording audio levels during recording or EE mode* and the playback audio levels during playback. When the audio level indicated on a meter exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator for the meter lights.
When CH-1/2 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/ 2 3/4 button: PHONES connector CH-1 (channel 1) only. Only the left meter lights. Channel 1 only Channel 1 only (monaural) CH-2 (channel 2) only. Only the right meter lights. Channel 2 only Channel 2 only (monaural) CH-1 and CH-2 (channels Channels 1 1 and 2). and 2 (stereo) Both the left and right meters light.
B Video/audio input setting section SDTI/i.LINK INPUT SELECT VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4 d CH2 3/4 button Chapter 1 Overview c CH1 1/2 button b VIDEO button a SDTI/i.LINK button a SDTI/i.LINK (SDTI (QSDI) interface/i.LINK selection) button Each press of this button cycles through the following input signal selection options.
is possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels separately. You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). The selection is indicated by the REC MODE display on the front panel.
C Display section d Time data type indicators e SERVO indicator f Recording/playback tape format indicators Chapter 1 Overview g Cassette memory indicator INPUT AUDIO VIDEO U-BIT SERVO TC COUNTER V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.LINK AES/EBU AES/EBU Y-R,B SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG OUTPUT VIDEO SDI SDTI CL REC INHI NO EDIT REPEAT AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO Y-R,B CH 1/2 CH 3/4 HOURS MINUTES PB FS 48K 44.
VIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S VIDEO, Y−R,B, SDI, or SG) corresponding to the selected input video signal format lights. b OUTPUT signal display section Indicates the output video and audio signal format selected with the INTERFACE SELECT menu items (see page 68). Meanings Note COMPOSITE Composite video signal (optional DSBK-1505 board required) The indicators without the corresponding optional boards installed in the unit do not light.
AUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH 1/2 indicator and CH 3/4 indicator to indicate the channel selection for analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors. g Cassette memory indicator Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip (“cassette memory”) is loaded. h NO EDIT (not editable) indicator Chapter 1 Overview Indicators Functions CH 1/2 Lights when channels 1 and 2 are selected for analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors.
o REC MODE (audio recording mode) display This indicates the audio recording mode currently selected with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). 2CH indicator: Lights in 2-channel mode (48 kHz). 4CH indicator: Lights in 4-channel mode (32 kHz). under the control of either an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector or equipment connected to the i.DV IN/OUT connector. q VITC indicator Lights when VITC is being read or recorded regardless of the data shown in the time counter display.
E Menu control section a MENU button b RESET (NO) button MENU Chapter 1 Overview TC PRESET e fFgG (arrow) buttons Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and also to modify the initial time code value and user bit data. When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 60) is set to ENABLE, you can also use these buttons to carry out the following playback operations.
Rear Panel a AC IN connector AC IN R-Y/C REF.
A Analog video/audio signal input section (optional DSBK-1505 Analog Input Board) The connectors in this section are available when the optional DSBK-1505 board is installed.
B Analog video/audio signal output section a VIDEO OUT connectors b AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors Y/CPST VIDEO OUT R-Y/C/CPST (SUPER) B-Y/CPST AUDIO OUT 1/3 MONITOR 2/4 Chapter 1 Overview c MONITOR connector a VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC type) There are the following VIDEO OUT connectors for outputting analog video signals: • Y/CPST • R−Y/C/CPST • B−Y/CPST (SUPER) The signals output from these connectors depend on the setting of the VIDEO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68).
C Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board) The connectors in this section are available when the optional DSBK-1501 board is installed.
Recording and Playback Chapter 2 Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below. Model name Size PDV-64*/94*/124*/184* Standard size PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40* Mini size The * in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or “N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained). The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/playback time (in minutes) for each model.
DVCAM cassettes The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes. REC/SAVE switch For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental erasure” on page 25. Mini size Standard size Cassette memory This memory is used to store ClipLink log data. Chapter 2 Recording and Playback Notes on using cassettes • Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side.
Preventing accidental erasure Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE REC SAVE Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting a cassette This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size: DVCPRO) and S (mini size). When inserting a cassette in the unit, make sure its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure.
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 a cassette Press the EJECT button. EJECT button dB 0 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 26 OVER dB 0 -12 -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 -60 CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 REW Usable Cassettes OVER INPUT VIDEO AUDIO V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.
Recording This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone recorder. For the necessary connections for recording and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings.” For dubbing of SDTI (QSDI) format signals, use the AUTO FUNCTION menu item SDTI DUBBING (see page 72).
Settings for Recording Player (DSR-1600/1600P, etc.) dB 0 -12 -20 -30 -40 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 1 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 2 -60 OVER dB 0 dB 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 3 -60 OVER dB 0 1 0 -1 -2 PB FS 4 48k44.
When the REMOTE indicator is lit, selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing control unit. 5 Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be recorded. Use the INPUT SELECT buttons in the video/audio input setting section to select the desired signal formats. Each selection is shown by a lit indicator in the INPUT signal display section.
6 Select the audio mode. Select either two-channel mode (2 CHANNEL) or four-channel mode (4 CHANNEL) with the REC MODE menu item (see page 66). The corresponding indicator lights in the REC MODE display. Audio mode Lit indicator in the REC MODE display 2-channel mode 2CH 4-channel mode 4CH Cautions Chapter 2 Recording and Playback • When recording in DVCAM format or this unit’s DV (SP) format, two audio recording modes, with either two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz, can be used.
1 LOCAL/REMOTE switch dB 0 OVER -12 dB 0 INPUT OVER -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 -60 CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 VIDEO AUDIO V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.LINK AES/EBU AES/EBU Y-R,B SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG OUTPUT VIDEO REW SDI SDTI COMPOSITE S VIDEO Y-R,B PLAY CL REC INHI U-BIT SERVO TC COUNTER NO EDIT AUDIO CH 1/2 CH 3/4 HOURS MINUTES PB FS 48K 44.
If the REC INHI indicator lights: It indicates that the REC/SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been set to SAVE. Press the EJECT button in the tape transport control section to remove the cassette, then set the REC/SAVE switch to REC and reload the cassette. Note When ejecting and loading cassettes, make sure that the unit has been powered on. 2 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button. This puts the unit into recording mode, and the tape starts moving.
To perform the following operations Operation Do this: Stop recording. Press the STOP button. The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time period set with the STOP TIMER menu item (see page 64) for tape protection. Remove the cassette. Press the EJECT button. After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected.
Playback This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone player VCR. For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings” (page 79).
Playback Procedure 1 dB 0 OVER -12 dB 0 OVER -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 -60 CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 REW INPUT VIDEO AUDIO SERVO TC COUNTER V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.LINK AES/EBU AES/EBU Y-R,B SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG OUTPUT VIDEO SDI SDTI COMPOSITE S VIDEO Y-R,B PLAY LOCAL/ REMOTE switch CL REC INHI U-BIT NO EDIT REPEAT AUDIO CH 1/2 CH 3/4 HOURS MINUTES PB FS 48K 44.
To perform the following operations Operation Do this: Stop playback. Press the STOP button. The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically switch to standby off mode after the time set with the STOP TIMER menu item (see page 64) for tape protection. Adjust the audio playback level. For digital (optional DSBK-1501 required) or analog audio output Set the VAR switch on the front panel to PB and use the REC/PB LEVEL control knob for each channel.
Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat playback) between selected start and end points. 1 Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item (see page 59). You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the procedure described in the next section. 2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 59) to ON. The REPEAT indicator lights.
Setting the current tape position as point A or B Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat playback. dB 0 OVER dB 0 OVER -12 -12 -20 -20 -30 -40 -30 -40 -60 -60 CH- 1 3 CH- 2 4 REW INPUT VIDEO AUDIO V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4 SDTI S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG i.
Inputting time code values for points A and B Using the following procedure, you can modify the time code value for point A or B. MENU RESET(NO) TC PRESET SET(YES) 1,15 13 12 8,11 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 2,3,4,6,10,11 5,7,9,12 1 Press the MENU button. The following menu display appears. SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Monitor screen 2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button. The display changes as follows.
3 With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the G button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE :STP&EJ >REP FUNC Time counter display Monitor screen Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 4 With “REPEAT FUNCTION” selected, press the G button. The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF REPEAT MODE :T.TOP REPEAT TOP :V.
6 Press the G button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :T.TOP REPEAT TOP * TAPE TOP :V.END A POINT >>> Tape top Time counter display Monitor screen Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 7 Press the F button to select “A POINT.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT TOP :T.TOP * TAPE TOP :V.END A POINT >>> A point Time counter display Monitor screen 8 Press the g button. The display changes as follows.
9 Press the F button to select “A PRESET.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF REPEAT MODE .A REPEAT TOP :V.END REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET >> A preset Time counter display Monitor screen Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 10Press the G button. The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time code value of the current point A is displayed below the screen title.
13Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value. The message “NOW SAVING...” is displayed on the monitor screen and “Saving...” is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is being saved in memory. Caution The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving operation. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the unit off.
Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Setting the Time Data This unit is provided with the following functions related to time data. • Display and reset CNT value • Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time code and user bit data • Set, display, record, and play back VITC The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback mode, and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.
Monitor screen contents The contents of the monitor screen are shown below. C Drop frame indication for time code generator (for DSR-1500A only) . Drop frame mode (factory default setting) : Non-drop frame mode A Time data type Time data B Drop frame indication for time code reader a) C Drop frame indication for time code generator a) D VITC field indication 0 0 : 0 4 . 4 7 . 0 7 * T C R P L A Y L O C K E DSR-1500A/1500AP operation mode a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1500A only.
To display the desired time data in the time counter display To reset the CNT value Press the RESET (NO) button in the menu control section. This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00. Note Time data type indicators During playback, if the recording on the tape includes discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the corresponding points.
2 Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 63) as shown below. Menu item Setting TC MODE “INT PRESET” RUN MODE “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN” DF MODE Normally “ON (DF)” (for DSR-1500A only) 3 Press the TC PRESET button in the menu control section. The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and in the time counter display on the front panel. The leftmost digit keeps flashing. One of the following menu screens is displayed on the monitor depending on the setting made in step 1.
automatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the SDTI or i.LINK interface. Once an external time code signal has been input, the internal time code advancement mode and frame count mode are automatically set as follows: Advancement mode: FREE RUN Frame count mode: Same as external time code (drop frame or non-drop frame) 1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.
4 Press the F button to select “TC INSERT.” AUTO FUNCTION MENU SDTI DUBBING i.LINK DUBBING TC INSERT 7 Press the SET (YES) button. Time code recording starts from the current tape position. TC insert Time counter display TC INSERT Executing Time counter display EXECUTING. TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00 Monitor screen ABORT:MENU KEY 5 Monitor screen Press the G button. The following message appears. Note TC INSERT If the recording format of the tape is not DVCAM, a different message appears.
TC INSERT TC INSERT IS ABORTED Not DVCAM! Time counter display DUE TO NON DVCAM FORMAT SOURCE. PUSH THE YES BUTTON. Monitor screen Press the SET (YES) button to end the operation and do it over again after replacing the tape with one recorded in DVCAM format.
High-Speed and LowSpeed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points. When F. FWD/REW under the AUTO EE SELECT menu item (see page 60) is set to PB (factory default setting), you can use the F FWD and REW buttons on this unit or external equipment for high-speed search.
Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format Connections for dubbing via i.LINK interface To carry out dubbing through the i.LINK interface, connect the i.DV IN/OUT connectors on this unit and the player. Use the following procedure. In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to dub signals in DVCAM/DV format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the SDTI (QSDI) or i.LINK interface.
3 6 Press the G button. This displays the items on level 1 of the auto mode execution menu. AUTO FUNCTION MENU SDTI DUBBING i.LINK DUBBING TC INSERT Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording tape in this unit. A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears.
9 When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU button to exit the menu. If the following message appears in step 6 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation SDTI DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) CM capacity! Time counter display CM MEMORY STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE RECORD TAPE IS TOO SMALL. When the recording format of the source tape is DV (LP) When you carry out step 7 of the foregoing procedure, the following messages appear.
After execution SDTI DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) No DVCAM/DV Time counter display DUBBING COMPLETED. HOWEVER, A NON DVCAM/ DV(SP) FORMAT SEGMENT WAS ON THE SOURCE TAPE. PUSH THE SET BUTTON. ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen In either case, the source tape section recorded in DV (LP) format is dubbed as a no-signal section.
Menu Settings Menu Organization As shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it.
Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU Level 1 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Level 2 Level 3 REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET AUTO EE SELECT LOCAL ENABLE REC FORMAT REC INHIBIT CASSETTE OUT F. FWD/REW STOP STANDBY OFF SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW A MODE CHANGE CHARA. DISPLAY CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE CHARA.
Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (Continued) VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL INT VIDEO SG STD/NON-STD OUT REF SEL SETUP REMOVE a) SETUP ADD a) CC(F1) BLANK a) CC(F2) BLANK a) WIDE MODE ESR MODE PROCESS CONTROL C PHASE MODE ADJ RANGE VIDEO GAIN CHROMA GAIN CHROMA PHASE SETUP LEVEL a) BLACK LEVEL b) INPUT BLANK b) LINE 335 REC MODE INPUT ARRANGE LEVEL SELECT INT AUDIO SG JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE AUDIO EDIT DV PB ATT REF LEVEL CH1 IN LEVEL CH2 IN LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL Chapter 4 Menu Settings
Menu Contents Setup Menu The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below. Indications of menu items and settings • In the table below entitled “Menu contents,” the indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets ([ ]).
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings Description of settings AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: CASSETTE OUT [>> Determine whether the unit Cass. out]: Operations enters EE mode or PB mode when the cassette has when audio and video been ejected signals from other equipment F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/ are input.
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings Description of settings PLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from 16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 stop mode to playback mode. delay]: The larger the numerical value, the longer the In an editing system including an editing control unit such as delay.
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit Description of settings SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status information superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector to the monitor.
TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings generator TC MODE [> TC mode]: Determine the time code to use: *INT PRESET [>> PRESET]: Use internal time code with a internal time code using a preset initial value, regenerated preset initial value. internal time code (locked to time code read from tape), or INT REGEN [>> REGEN]: Use internal time code locked to external time code. time code read from tape. EXT REGEN [>> EXT]: Use external time code selected as follows.
TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings generator VITC POS SEL-1 [> VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the VITC in. (For DSR-1500A) 20 LINE [>> 20 line] to 12 LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line from 12 to 20. Factory default setting: 16 LINE [>> 16 line] Note You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two (For DSR-1500AP) places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-2.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings INT VIDEO SG [> Video SG]: Select the test signal to be output from the internal test signal generator. When SG is selected using the VIDEO button in the video/audio input setting section, the internal test signal generator outputs the selected test signal. This signal can be recorded.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings PROCESS CONTROL [> Proc ctrl] C PHASE MODE [>> C Phas MD]: Select the phase rotation mode for chroma phase control. The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video, S-video, SDI and component video signals. *U/V (COMPOSITE) [>>> Cmpst]: Select this setting when observing the composite video output level using a composite vectorscope.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control Description of settings INPUT ARRANGE [> Input arng]: Make settings for input audio mixing. Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as follows. (1) Use the fFgG buttons to move the cursor and the SET (YES) button to toggle the setting on and off. (2) To save the settings, press the MENU button to return to the previous screen, then press the SET (YES) button.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control Description of settings JOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback. OFF [>> OFF]: Do not adjust the audio playback speed. *ON [>> ON]: Adjust the audio playback speed. SHUTTLE MUTE [> Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback. *OFF [>> OFF]: Not muted. CUEUP or PREROLL [>> CUEUP]: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations. FULL [>> FULL]: Muted in shuttle mode.
SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related to menu bank operations Description of settings RECALL BANK1 [> Recall 1]: Recall menu settings from menu bank 1. (1) Select the bank you want to recall, then press the G button. Message “RECALL OK?” appears. (2) To recall, press the SET (YES) button. To quit recalling, press the RESET (NO) button. RECALL BANK2 [> Recall 2]: Recall menu settings from menu bank 2. RECALL BANK3 [> Recall 3]: Recall menu settings from menu bank 3.
EE OUT PHASE settings for time code output Use the following as reference information when setting the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 64). THROUGH mode In this mode, the LTC signal is output with the phase synchronized with the input time code signal. This mode is appropriate when recording signals from multiple devices on a number of VCRs. When the camcorder is in genlock mode, the time code precision is ±0 frames. When the camcorder is not in genlock mode, it is ±1 frame.
VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode The time code output signal is synchronized with the output video signal. This mode is appropriate when outputting signals from a single device to a number of VCRs using separate cables for video, audio, and time code. In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the VCRs 1 to n. Note The optional boards (see page 8) corresponding to the input signal formats to be used are required.
Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu The following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the auto mode execution menu. For details of the use of individual items, see “Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format” on page 52 and “Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on page 48. Menu contents SDTI DUBBING [SDTI DUB]: Selection of data for SDTI dubbing Settings For dubbing through the SDTI (QSDI) interface, select data that A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video.
Changing Menu Settings This section explains how to change menu settings. Changing the Settings of Basic Items The factory default setting is to display only the basic items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as follows. Buttons Used to Change Settings Use the following buttons in the menu control section to change the menu settings. Menu control buttons Functions MENU button • Opens the menu and launches menu control mode. • Closes the menu and exits menu control mode.
2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button. 5 This displays all items on menu level 1. Level-1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Operational Time counter display :BASIC Monitor screen 3 SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.DISPLAY :ON CHARA.POSITION CHARA.TYPE :WHITE CHARA.
8 9 To change other settings, press the g button to return to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required. When you have completed the settings, press the SET (YES) button. The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...” appears in the time counter display, while the new settings are saved in memory. When the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time counter display return to their normal indications.
2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button. This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu level 1. To return all settings to their factory default settings 1 Level-1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE TAPE PROTECTION VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL DIGITAL PROCESS SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Menu grade Time counter display The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen. 2 Press the G button to display level 1 of the setup menu.
Displaying Supplementary Status Information When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 62) to other than OFF, you can view supplementary status information on the monitor screen below the operating mode display area. When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE: Meaning INT PRST FREE [IP F] The internal time code generator is operating in FREE RUN mode. INT PRST REC [IP R] The internal time code generator is operating in REC RUN mode.
When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO MIXING: On-screen indication Meaning 1234 [MIX] Input audio channels selected for mixing 1 2 3 4: Input audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 Example display: 12 2 3 34 Input audio channels 3 and 4 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 4 on tape. Input audio channel 3 is recorded on audio channel 3 on tape. Input audio channel 2 is recorded on audio channel 2 on tape. Input audio channels 1 and 2 are mixed and recorded on audio channel 1 on tape.
Connections and Settings Chapter 5 Note Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting DV/DVCAM with an i.LINK cable (DV cable). Shown below is an example of connections to use this unit as a recorder in a nonlinear editing system.
Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP Switch/menu item Setting LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE (REMOTE indicator lights.) DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI (see page 68) (SDTI indicator lights.) REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 68) 9PIN (9P indicator lights.) For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.
Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that includes two DSR-1500A/1500AP units to serve as the player and recorder. Notes • This application requires both of the DSR-1500A/ 1500AP units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board. • The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK-1505 boards.
Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500APs (recorder and player) Switch/menu item Setting LOCAL/REMOTE switch REMOTE (REMOTE indicator lights.) DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI a) (see page 68) (SDTI indicator lights.)a) REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 68) 9PIN (9P indicator lights.) REC FORMAT menu item (see page 60) DVCAM b) (DVCAM indicator lights.)b) a) for player only b) for recorder only For details of the video/audio input and audio mode settings for the recorder, see “Settings for Recording” on page 28.
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1500A/1500AP. Notes • This application requires the DSR-1500A/1500AP unit used as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK1505 board. • The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK-1505 boards.
Main video monitor Source video monitor Audio system monitor Video signal generator DPS-D7 or other delay unit a) DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder) Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.) Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.) DME switcher (DFS-500/ 500P, etc.) Chapter 5 Connections and Settings 84 DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1) UVW-1600/1600P, etc.
Audio monitor system connections Reference video signal connection The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections. When you perform recording, be sure to input a reference video signal. For details of these connections, refer to the instruction manual for each connected device. For details of reference video signals, see “About reference video signals” on page 82. DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.
Control signal connections The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing control unit to control all other A/B roll editing system devices. DSR-1500A/1500AP (recorder) 9-pin remote control cable a) REMOTE DSR-1500A/1500AP (player 1) Mixer control mode selection switch: PARALLEL 9-pin remote control cable a) REMOTE RECORDER UVW-1600/1600P, etc. (player 2) PLAYER 1 MIXER SWITCHER PLAYER 2 Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.
Video/audio signal connections The following shows an example of video/audio signal connections in an A/B roll editing system. In this example, analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio input/output connectors. VIDEO IN DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.
Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) Switch/menu item Setting LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL OUTPUT LEVEL menu item (see page 67) Normally +4 dBm VIDEO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68) Y−R, B (Y−R,B indicator lights.) AUDIO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68) 1/2 CH or 3/4 CH (CH 1/2 or CH 3/4 indicator lights.) Connection of a video monitor Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor.
Settings on an editing control unit When connecting an editing control unit, make the settings as follows, according to the model. PVE-500 No settings are required. BVE-600/900/910/2000 (NTSC model) or FXE-100/ 120 Set the VCR constants as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 80 17 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF BVE-600/900/910/2000 (PAL model) or FXE-100P/ 120P Set the VCR constants as follows.
Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing The following shows an example of connections for digitally dubbing SDTI (QSDI) signals (see page 52) using a pair of DSR-1500A/1500AP units. Notes • This application requires both of the DSR-1500A/ 1500AP units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board. • The DSR-1500A/1500AP units shown in the following figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 and DSBK-1505 boards.
Connections for Analog Recording It is possible to record analog playback signals from another recorder or player on this unit. The following shows connections for a system in which analog component video signals and two channels of audio signals are recorded between two DSR-1500A/1500AP units. Notes • This application requires the DSR-1500A/1500AP unit used as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK1505 board.
Settings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) Switch/menu item Setting LOCAL/REMOTE switch LOCAL OUTPUT LEVEL menu items Normally +4 dBm (see page 67) VIDEO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68) Y−R, B (Y−R,B indicator lights.) AUDIO OUTPUT menu item (see page 68) 1/2 CH or 3/4 CH (CH 1/2 or CH 3/4 indicator lights.
Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to be edited. If they are not synchronized, 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 phases of the recorder and players.
Performing a phase adjustment operation Note 1 When component signals are used the subcarrier phase indicator does not appear. Press the SCH button on the vectorscope. The vectorscope switches to SCH mode. 2 8 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope. This displays the black burst signal from the switcher. 3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope. This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Chapter 6 Regular Checks Digital hours meter Condensation If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a condensation detection system.
Displaying the digital hours meter Use the following procedure. 1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section. The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display.
To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button in the menu control section. To reset the trip values About this operation, consult your Sony dealer. Head Cleaning Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL (standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.
Troubleshooting If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. Tape problems Symptom Cause Remedy Recording is not possible. The cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC, or use another cassette. to SAVE. The unit’s tape transport control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REW, etc.) do not work.
Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy Data is not superimposed on the monitor screen. The CHARA. DISPLAY menu item is set to OFF. Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to ON. The monitor is not connected to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector of this unit. Connect the monitor to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector. (You must make this connection to display any type of text on the monitor.) The image on the monitor screen is too bright.
Error Messages This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the time counter display. Note To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect the monitor to the B−Y/CPST (SUPER) connector, and set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 61) to ON (factory default setting). ERROR AN ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED.
Alarm messages and associated directions Alarm message on monitor screen (Cause) Direction A cleaning tape has been inserted. The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is Cleaning Tp! completed. A non-standard signal is being used for input video. Use a standard signal. VIN NON-STD A non-standard ref. signal is being used for REF. VIDEO. Use a standard signal. REF NON-STD Abnormal settings selected in setup menu. Correct the setup menu settings.
Alarm messages and associated directions Alarm message on monitor screen (Cause) Direction Alarm message in time counter display Tape end has been detected. Use a new cleaning tape. Tape end! Tape not editable. Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format. Not DVCAM! Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR1500A) 625/50 Tape (For DSR1500A) Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR1500AP) 525/60 Tape (For DSR1500AP) Tape not recordable. Use a DVCAM/DV ME tape. REC INHI.! Tape not usable.
Appendixes Precautions On safety • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. On operation and storage locations Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places.
Tape transport control system Specifications Tape speed General DSR-1500A: NTSC DSR-1500AP: PAL Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (with all options installed) 55 W Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 10 A (100 V), 45 A (240 V) (2)Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 20 A (230 V) Operating temperature 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature −20ºC to +60ºC (−4ºF to +140ºF) Operating relative humidity
Audio performance Frequency response Two-channel (48 kHz) mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB Four-channel (32 kHz) mode: 20 Hz to 14.5 kHz ±1.0 dB Dynamic range More than 87 dB Distortion (THD + N) Less than 0.07% (48 kHz) XLR 3-pin, female (×2), +4/0/−3*/−6 dBm, high impedance, balanced * For DSR-1500AP only Time code input TC IN BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR1500A) or EBU time code (DSR1500AP), 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 3.
Output for headphones HEADPHONES Stereo phone jack, −∞ to −13 dBu (DSR1500A)/−11 dBu (DSR-1500AP), 8 Ω, unbalanced, −20 dBFS (DSR-1500A)/ −18 dBFS (DSR-1500AP) Time code output TC OUT BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR1500A), EBU time code (DSR1500AP), 2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB, 600 Ω, unbalanced Remote control connectors REMOTE CONTROL S i.
Glossary A/B roll editing An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe, and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing. Using an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing. Drop frame mode Time code runs at 30 frames/sec. The NTSC system, however, runs at about 29.97 frames/sec. Drop frame mode adjusts this difference.
S/N Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise (ratio). The higher the S/N value, the less noise and higher the picture quality. Search mode A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes, by viewing the video output or time code values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction.
Index B B-Y connector 20 B-Y/CPST (SUPER) connector 21 C 2CH indicator 17 32K indicator 16 44.
M Index Maintenance 8, 95 Menu 56 AUDIO CONTROL 66 AUTO FUNCTION 72 changing settings 73 contents 59 DISPLAY CONTROL 61 indications 59 INTERFACE SELECT 68 MENU GRADE 69 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION 59 organization 56 resetting to default settings 76 SETUP BANK OPERATION 69 TAPE PROTECTION 64 TIME CODE 63 VIDEO CONTROL 65 MENU button 18 Menu control section 18 METER CH-1/2 3/4 button 11 MONITOR connector 21 SELECT button 10 Monitor problems 99 screen contents 45 N NO EDIT indicator 16 O Operation mode 45 indicat
OUTPUT PHASE mode 71 Video performance 104 process control 8 test signal 12 Video/audio input setting section 12 VITC field indication 45 indicator 17 Index W Wide track 6 Y Y/CPST connector 20, 21 Y-R,B indicator 15 Index 111
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