3-869-574-11(2) 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. Model No. Serial No. 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. 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.
