3-869-574-12(1) Digital Videocassette Player Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record WARNING The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Model No. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Serial No. Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Read these instructions.
For the customers in the USA (DSR-1600A only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features................................................................................. 6 DVCAM Format ....................................................................... 6 A Wealth of Interfaces .............................................................. 7 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing....................................... 7 Other Features ........................................................................... 7 Optional Accessories...............
Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings... 48 Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System .... 49 Connections for a Cut Editing System ............................. 51 Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System................... 52 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases ..................... 57 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance........................................................................ 59 Condensation.........
Overview Features The DSR-1600A/1600AP is a 1/4-inch digital video cassette player using the DVCAM digital recording format. It achieves stable, superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals separated into color difference signals and luminance signals (component method). The unit is equipped with a variety of functions needed for videocassette players used in professional digital video editing systems. The unit is also equipped with an i.
Support for three cassette sizes Playback control using search dial There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and mini. You can use either size with this unit. The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette. • When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted cassette. • The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.
Menu system for functionality and operation settings The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions. Superimposition function Chapter 1 Overview Time code values, operation mode indications, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals.
Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Chapter 1 Overview a POWER switch b Audio level meters c PB FS display d Cassette compartment POWER dB 0 OVER dB 0 dB 0 OVER dB 0 dB 0 OVER dB 0 dB 0 -12 1 -12 1 -12 1 -12 -20 0 -20 0 -20 0 -20 -30 -40 -60 -1 -2 -30 -40 1 -60 -1 -2 -30 -40 2 -60 -1 -2 -30 -40 3 -60 OVER dB 0 1 0 -1 -2 4 PB FS A 48k44.
g CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack) Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10. A Menu control panel The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit. Pull the top of the door to open it.
b MENU button Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen and the time counter display. Press it again to return from the menu display to the usual display. On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings (page 35).” Note When the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit, the COUNTER SEL button does not operate. In this case, make the time data selection via the remote equipment that is connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel.
e STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation. Note No tape transport control buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work while the REMOTE button in the remote control setting section is lit. This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 38).
b ClipLink indicator Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log data is stored in the cassette memory. c VITC indicator Lights when VITC is being read regardless of the data shown in the time counter display. For more information about the search dial, see “Search dial” in the next section.
Playback modes using the search dial Chapter 1 Overview Playback mode Operation and functions Shuttle Press the SEARCH button or the search dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, then turn the search dial. Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the position of the search dial. The maximum shuttle mode playback speed can be changed with the SHUTTLE menu item (see page 39).
Rear Panel A Analog video signal output section (see page 16) B Digital signal output section (see page 17) ANALOG VIDEO REF.
A Analog video signal output section ANALOG VIDEO REF. VIDEO IN OUT Chapter 1 Overview a REF. VIDEO IN/OUT connectors VIDEO 1 OUT TIME S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CODE OUT OUT OUT Y R-Y 2 B-Y (SUPER) e TIME CODE OUT connector d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R−Y/B−Y connectors c S VIDEO OUT connector b VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors a REF. (reference) VIDEO IN/OUT connectors (BNC type) Input a reference video signal. The IN connector block has a built-in automatic 75 Ω termination switch.
B Digital signal output section (optional DSBK-1601 board required) DV IN/OUT a AUDIO OUT(AES/EBU) 2 CH-1/2 CH-3/4 3 AUDIO OUT (AES/EBU) connectors Chapter 1 Overview SDI OUT 1 DV IN/OUT connector 2 SDI OUT connectors a DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin IEEE-1394) This i.LINK-compatible connector outputs digital video and audio signals in DV format.
a AUDIO OUT CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, male) These connectors output channel-1 to channel-4 analog audio signals, respectively. It is possible to use the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4 connectors for audio monitor output for channels 1 and 2, respectively (use the OUTPUT CH3/4 menu item (see page 43). Chapter 1 Overview b AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector (RCA phono jack) This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring.
Playback Chapter 2 Playback This section describes the necessary settings and operations 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 and settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings (page 49).” Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.
DVCAM cassettes The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes. REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE to prohibit recording on the tape. Mini size Standard size Cassette memory Chapter 2 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. Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.
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. Outer guides Mini size (Insert the cassette into the middle of the cassette compartment.
Settings for Playback Video monitor 2 Player (DSR-1600A/1600AP) 1 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 4 PB FS 48k44.1k32k Chapter 2 Playback 1 Power on this unit by pressing on the 2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below. side of the POWER switch.
For details of cassette insertion see page 21, and for usable cassette types see page 19. The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit. The STOP button will light, and a few seconds later a still image will appear on the monitor screen. 2 Press the PLAY button. This starts the playback operation. When the tape is played back all the way to the end, the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops.
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 using the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item (see page 38). 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 38) to ON. The REPEAT indicator lights.
Once set, the point A or B time code value is held in the non-volatile memory of the unit until changed. It is not lost when the unit is powered off. Note When setting point A or B, you can only use a time code value. Even when COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SEL button, you cannot use a CNT value to set point A or B. To check the point A or B time code value Press the KA or Bk button on the menu control panel.
2 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Operational Time counter display :BASIC Monitor screen Chapter 2 Playback 3 With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows.
5 Press the j button to select “REPEAT TOP.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE :OFF REPEAT TOP :T.TOP REPEAT END :V.END A PRESET B PRESET >> REP TOP Time counter display Monitor screen 6 Press the Bk button. Chapter 2 Playback 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 7 Press the j button to select “A POINT.
8 Press the KA button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF REPEAT MODE .A REPEAT TOP :V.END REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET >> REP TOP Time counter display Monitor screen Chapter 2 Playback 9 Press the j 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 10Press the Bk button. The A PRESET MODE screen appears.
12Press the J or j button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit. Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously. To change other digits, return to step 11. 13Press the SET (YES) MARK 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.
Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information This unit allows time data and operation mode indications to be displayed on the monitor screen. Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display on the unit. Chapter 3 Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items (see page 40) to select the information displayed and the character type and position of the indications. Monitor screen contents The contents of the monitor screen are shown below.
A Time data type The following time data type indications are displayed. D DSR-1600A/1600AP operation mode Display Operation mode Indication Description CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded. CNT Count value of the time counter THREADING Tape loading TCR Time code data from time code reader (factory default setting) UNTHREADING Tape unloading UBR User bit data from time code reader STANDBY OFF Standby off mode TCR. Time code data from VITC reader a) T. RELEASE Tape tension released UBR.
To display the desired time data in the time counter display Time data type indicators Time counter display dB 0 OVER -12 -20 -30 -40 -60 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 4 PB FS 48k44.
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. Search Operations via External Equipment Note When controlling the unit from the DSRM-10 for shuttle-mode search, the maximum search speed is 16 times normal speed in both directions.
2 Turn the search dial in the desired direction at the speed corresponding to the desired playback speed. Playback in jog mode starts. 3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the search dial. To alternate between normal-speed playback and shuttle mode playback Set the search dial to the position corresponding to the desired shuttle playback speed, then switch between normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing the PLAY and SEARCH buttons alternately.
Menu Settings Chapter 4 Menu Organization As shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into two subsystems: the setup menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it. For details of the digital hours meter display, see “Regular Checks” (page 59).
Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU Level 1 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Level 2 REPEAT FUNCTION LOCAL ENABLE SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED Level 3 REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET SHUTTLE F.FWD/REW JOG RESPONSE PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW Chapter 4 Menu Settings DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA. DISPLAY CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE CHARA.
Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (Continued) AUDIO CONTROL LEVEL SELECT OUTPUT CH3/4 JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE DV PB ATT SETUP BANK OPERATION RECALL BANK1 RECALL BANK2 RECALL BANK3 RECALL BANK4 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2 SAVE BANK 3 SAVE BANK 4 REF LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL MENU GRADE HOURS METER T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING Chapter 4 Menu Settings Menu Organization 37
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 SEARCH ENABLE [>Search ENA]: Select how the unit enters *DIAL DIRECT [>> DIAL]: Press the SEARCH button or, the search mode. except during editing, turn the search dial. VIA SEARCH KEY [>> via KEY]: Press the SEARCH button. MAX SRCH SPEED [>Max SRCH]: Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode (shuttle) and F.FWD (fast forward)/REW (rewind) mode. SHUTTLE [>>SHUTTLE]: Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode (shuttle).
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit Description of settings CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not to output text (such as time code values) from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting, pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be output.) *ON [>> ON]: Output text. CHARA.
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit Description of settings ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued. issued or not. *ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued. REF ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages related to reference video signal are issued or not. *OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued. ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.
TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STILL [> From STILL]: Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode. Also select the type of tape protection mode. Description of settings STILL TIMER [>> STL 5 MIN [>>> 5 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from timer]: Set the time to 12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps switch from still search of 0.1 second.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings PROCESS CONTROL [>Proc ctrl] CONTROL DEV [>>Ctrl dev]: Select the method of controlling the internal digital video processor. *REMOTE [>>>REMOTE]: Use an optional remote control unit to control the internal digital video processor. MENU [>>> MENU]: Use the setup menu to change the settings for the internal digital video processor. C PHASE MODE [>>C Phas MD]: Select the phase rotation mode for chroma phase control.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control Description of settings 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. DV PB ATT [>DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to attenuate the audio output level. OFF [>> OFF]: Do not attenuate. *ON [>> ON]: Attenuate.
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 1 3,5,7 2,4,6 Use the following buttons on the menu control panel 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 k button. 5 This displays all items on menu level 1. For menu items on level 3, press the k button to go to the level 3, then press the J or j button to select the item whose setting you wish to change. Level-1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE Operational Example: Display when “BRIGHTNESS” is selected Time counter display SETUP MENU DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA.DISPLAY :ON CHARA.POSITION CHARA.
8 9 To change other settings, press the K 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.
3 4 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” on page 45 using the arrow buttons to select an item and change its setting. 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.
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 player in a nonlinear editing system.
Settings on the DSR-1600A/1600AP Button Setting REMOTE On (lit) 9PIN Off (unlit) i.LINK On (lit) Notes • When you connect this unit to another device with a 6pin DV connector, always power the other device off and unplug its power cord from the power output before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK (DV cable). If you connect or disconnect the cable with the power cord still plugged in, power from the DV connector may flow into this unit, possibly damaging this unit.
Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration which includes a DSR-1600A/1600AP unit as the player and a DSR-1800A/1800AP as the recorder. For details of connecting devices other than the DSR1600A/1600AP, refer to the instruction manual for each device.
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1600A/1600AP. The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in this system. The specific connections and settings are described beginning on page 53.
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 51. Speaker (right channel) Speaker (left channel) 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-1800A/1800AP (recorder) REMOTE 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) DSR-1600A/1600AP (player 1) REMOTE Mixer control mode selection switch: PARALLEL UVW-1600/1600P (player 2) RECORDER PLAYER 1 MIXER Editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.
Video/audio signal connections In this example, analog component signals are used as the video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio input/output connectors. The following shows an example of video/audio signal connections in an A/B roll editing system. DSR-1800A/ 1800AP (recorder) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y, R–Y, B–Y 1 DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.
Connection of a video monitor Settings on an editing control unit Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40) to ON (factory default setting).
Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases 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 when using composite signals and Y/C signals. 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.
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 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 on the menu control panel. The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display. Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU HOURS METER Setup menu Time counter display Digital hours meter indications on the monitor screen All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the monitor screen.
To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button on the menu control panel. 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 problem Symptom Cause Remedy The unit’s tape transport control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REW, etc.) do not work. The REMOTE button is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE menu item is set to STOP & EJECT or ALL DISABLE. a) Press the REMOTE button to turn it off, or change the setting of the LOCAL ENABLE menu item (see page 38) to ALL ENABLE.
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 VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 40) 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. Abnormal settings selected in setup menu. Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections. ILL. SETUP! Cassette adaptor not usable. Use a tape without cassette adaptor. Adaptor! Moisture has been detected.
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.
Specifications Appendixes 66 174(6 7/8) 34(1 3/8) Signal system 372(14 3/4) 18(23/32) DSR-1600A: NTSC DSR-1600AP: PAL Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (with all options installed) DSR-1600A: 70 W/120 V DSR-1600AP for Europe: 70 W/220 V Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 40 A (100 V), 40 A (240 V) (2)Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 40A (230 V) Operating temperature 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF) St
S/N Y/C delay K-factor S-video (DSR-1600A): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM) S-video (DSR-1600AP): 25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.5 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM) Component (DSR-1600A): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM), 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz ±1.0 dB (C), 1.5 MHz +0/−5.0 dB (C) Component (DSR-1600AP): 25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.5 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +1.0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM), 25 Hz to 1.5 MHz ±1.0 dB (C), 2.0 MHz +1.0/−2.
Digital audio outputs DIGITAL AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (with optional DSBK-1601 SDI/AES/EBU Output Board installed) BNC type (×2), complying with AES3id-1995 Output for headphones HEADPHONES Stereo phone jack, 8 Ω, unbalanced −∞ to −13 dBu, −20 dBFS (DSR-1600A) −∞ to −11 dBu, −18 dBFS (DSR-1600AP) Time code output TIME CODE OUT BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR1600A), EBU time code (DSR1600AP), 2.
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.
J 9PIN button 14 video/audio signals 55 CONTROL S connector 10 Control signal connections 54 COUNTER 13, 32 COUNTER SEL button 11 Cut editing system 51 Cyclical playback 24 A D A/B roll editing system 52 AC IN connector 15 AES 7, 17 Alarm messages 63 Analog audio signal output section 17 video signal output section 16 Arrow buttons 11 Aspect ratio 8 AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT connectors 17 Audio level meters 9 AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector 18 Audio monitor system connections 53 AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors
Processor adjustment range 67 R Index Rack mount 8 Rear panel 15 REC/SAVE switch 20 REF.
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