3-869-571-12 (1) Digital Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions). For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 11.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features................................................................................. 9 DVCAM Format ....................................................................... 9 A Wealth of Interfaces ............................................................ 10 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing..................................... 10 Other Features ......................................................................... 10 Optional Accessories..................
Chapter 4 Menu Settings Menu Organization ............................................................. 59 Menu Contents.................................................................... 62 Setup Menu ............................................................................. 62 Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu............... 75 Changing Menu Settings ................................................... 76 Buttons Used to Change Settings............................................
Overview Features The DSR-1800A/1800AP is a 1/4-inch digital video cassette recorder 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 recorders and players used in professional digital video editing systems. The unit is also equipped with an i.
Chapter 1 Overview Support for three cassette sizes Remote control 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 recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40 minutes.
Superimposition function Time code values, operation mode indications, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals. Easy maintenance functions Compatible with wide-screen aspect ratio (16:9) The unit can record and play back aspect ratio information. When video accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information is recorded or played back, the unit can output the video signal also containing the aspect ratio information.
Note Chapter 1 Overview If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware failure, you can do one of the following. • You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged. Contact your Sony service representative. • You can purchase printed versions of the Operating Instructions (English version). Contact your Sony service representative. When ordering, be sure to specify the part number of the manual you want. Part No.
Location and Function of Parts Front Panel a POWER switch A Input selection/audio mode display section (see page 14) c Cassette compartment Chapter 1 Overview b Audio level meters 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 i.
e HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack) Connect stereo headphones for headphone monitoring during recording or playback. The audio signal you want to monitor can be selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel. g AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs When recording, you can use these knobs to set audio input levels for CH-1 (channel 1), CH-2, CH-3 and CH-4, respectively. You can make these knobs inoperative with the REC LEVEL menu item (see page 70).
B 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 INPUT SELECT section Chapter 1 Overview VIDEO IN button Each press of this button cycles through the following input video signal selection options.
j SYNC (synchronization) PHASE control Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to the reference video signal. Use a cross-point (Phillips) screwdriver to turn it. C Tape transport control section a EJECT button Chapter 1 Overview b REW button c REC button f STOP button e F FWD button d PLAY button a EJECT button When you press this button, it lights and the cassette is automatically ejected after a few seconds.
D Display section a Recording/playback format indicators b ClipLink indicator c VITC indicator Chapter 1 Overview d Time data type indicators e Time counter display i CHANNEL CONDITION indicators h SERVO indicator g Cassette memory indicator f REC INHIBIT indicator j REPEAT indicator k Tape end alarm indicator l SHUTTLE/JOG indicators m NOT EDITABLE indicator a Recording/playback format indicators DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back.
d Time data type indicators One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, and TC) lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display. COUNTER: Count value of the time counter U-BIT: User bit data TC: SMPTE time code (for DSR-1800A) or EBU time code (for DSR-1800AP) f REC (recording) INHIBIT indicator Lights in the following cases: • The REC/SAVE switch on the loaded cassette is in the SAVE position. • The REC INHIBIT menu item (see page 63) is set to ON.
SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, and when playing back in jog mode, the JOG indicator lights. You can carry out noiseless playback in the range of ±1/2 times normal speed. Playback modes using the search dial 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.
Rear Panel A Analog video signal input/output section (see page 22) SDI DV IN/OUT ANALOG VIDEO VIDEO IN LOW OFF LEVEL IN CH-1/2 CH-3/4 OUT CH-1/2 CH-3/4 TIME CODE S VIDEO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO(AES/EBU) OUT IN Chapter 1 Overview B Digital signal input/output section (see page 23) HIGH LOW ON OFF 600Ω LEVEL COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y HIGH LOW ON OFF 600Ω R-Y LEVEL REF.
A Analog video signal input/output section ANALOG VIDEO VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y R-Y REF.VIDEO IN B-Y VIDEO OUT OUT 1 2 (SUPER) S VIDEO OUT Y Chapter 1 Overview e VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 (SUPER) connectors d REF.
is used, the built-in 75 Ω termination switch turns off automatically. The REF. VIDEO OUT connector outputs a reference video signal, except when i.LINK is selected in the INPUT SELECT section (see page 16). g COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y/R−Y/B−Y connectors (BNC type) These connectors output analog component video signals (Y/R−Y/B−Y). f S VIDEO OUT connector (4-pin) This connector outputs an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-1800A or 4.43 MHz for DSR-1800AP) components.
connector on the other device before making the connection to this unit. Chapter 1 Overview b SDI (Serial Digital Interface) IN (input) and active through output connectors (BNC type) (optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/Output Board required) Input digital video and audio signals in SDI format to the left-hand connector. The right-hand connector is for an active-through connection.
selected with the MONITOR SELECT switches on the menu control panel. D External device connectors VIDEO CONTROL Chapter 1 Overview a VIDEO CONTROL connector REMOTE b REMOTE connector a VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-sub 15-pin) For remote control of the internal digital video processor, connect an optional remote control unit to this connector.
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Recording and Playback Chapter 2 Usable Cassettes This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below. Model name Size PDV-34*/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 29 Mini size Standard size Chapter 2 Recording and Playback Cassette memory 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. dB 0 -12 -20 -30 -40 -60 Chapter 2 Recording and Playback 30 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 INPUT V:SDTI SDTI 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” (page 83).
For details, refer to the operating instructions for the player. 3 Power on this unit by pressing on the 4 When the REMOTE button is not lit (the external editing control unit is not used), use the COUNTER SEL button to select the type of time data to be used. side of the POWER switch. Each press of this button cycles through three options: COUNTER (CNT value), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bit data). The time data type indicator for each option lights as it is selected.
Audio input signal (input connector) Corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT section Internal test audio signal CH-1,1/2 and CH-2,3/4 Lit indicator in the input selection/audio mode display section SG in AUDIO group a) The indicator does not light even if you press the corresponding button in the INPUT SELECT section unless the required optional digital input/output board (DSBK-1801) is installed. Caution Once you have started recording, you cannot change the input signal selection.
Recording Procedure This section describes the procedure to perform recording on this unit, showing an example session in which playback signals coming from a player VCR will be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit. 1 dB 0 OVER dB -20 -30 -40 -60 dB 0 0 -12 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 1 -60 OVER dB dB 0 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 2 -60 OVER dB dB 0 0 1 -12 0 -20 -1 -2 -30 -40 3 -60 OVER dB INPUT V:SDTI SDTI i.
1 After checking the following items, hold the cassette with the tape window facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as illustrated on page 29. . Item to check See section Make sure that the REC/SAVE switch “Preventing accidental erasure” on of the cassette is set to REC. page 29 Check for tape slack. “Checking the tape for slack” on page 28 Make sure that the “HUMID!” alarm is “Condensation” on page 95 not shown in the time counter display.
If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded Indicator It means: Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory. ClipLink indicator There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette memory on the loaded cassette. Caution With such a cassette, carrying out recording destroys the ClipLink log data. NOT EDITABLE indicator The recording format of the tape is “DV,” or a DVCPRO tape is inserted. Replace the tape with one that has been recorded in DVCAM format.
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 83).
Playback Procedure 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 INPUT V:SDTI SDTI i.LINK 0 1 VIDEO 0 CH11/2 -1 AUDIO -2 4 CH23/4 PB FS COMPOSITE Y-R,B S VIDEO ANALOG AES/EBU ANALOG AES/EBU 48k44.
Operation Do this: Play back in shuttle mode while monitoring the video. Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section, then rotate the search dial. Playback is carried out at the speed determined by the angular position of the search dial. The maximum speed for shuttle playback can be changed using the SHUTTLE menu item (see page 63). Play back in jog mode while Press the SEARCH button or search dial to light the monitoring the video.
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 62). 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 62) to ON. The REPEAT indicator lights.
While holding down the SET (YES) MARK button on the menu control panel, press the KA or Bk button. The time code value of the current tape position is set as point A or B, and a message “A set” or “B set” is displayed for 0.5 second in the time counter display. 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.
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 Recording and 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 Recording and 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 Recording and 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.
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.
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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-1800A 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-1800A/1800AP operation mode a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1800A only.
To display the desired time data in the time counter display To reset the CNT value Press the RESET (NO) button on the menu control panel. 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 66) as shown below. Menu item Setting TC MODE “INT PRESET” RUN MODE “FREE RUN” or “REC RUN” DF MODE Normally “ON (DF)” (for DSR-1800A only) 3 Press the TC PRESET button on the menu control panel. 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.
synchronize with the external time code input to the unit via the i.LINK interface.
AUTO FUNCTION MENU i.LINK DUBBING TC INSERT TC INSERT TC insert Time counter display Executing Time counter display EXECUTING. TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00 ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen 5 Monitor screen When the recording ends, the message “TC INSERT COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES BUTTON.” appears on the monitor screen and “Completed” appears in the time counter display. Press the k button. The following message appears.
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 63) 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.
Pressing the search dial toggles between jog mode and shuttle mode. 2 Turn the search dial in the desired direction at the speed corresponding to the desired playback speed. normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing the PLAY and SEARCH buttons alternately. For intermittent shuttle mode playback, press the STOP and SEARCH buttons alternately. Playback in jog mode starts. 3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the search dial.
Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU AUTO FUNCTION HOURS METER In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to dub automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end through the i.LINK interface. When you dub data recorded by a DVCAM camcorder that supports the ClipLink function, you can also include the data stored in the cassette memory. A Press the J or j button to select “AUTO FUNCTION.
i.LINK DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) Example: Selecting “A/V/TC/CM” AUTO FUNCTION MENU i.LINK DUBBING A/V A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM >A/V/TC/CM Executing Time counter display EXECUTING. Time counter display TCR 00:00:00:00 UBR 00:00:00:00 ABORT:MENU KEY Monitor screen Monitor screen 5 To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress Press the STOP button. Press the k button. When the dubbing is completed, message “COMPLETED” appears on the monitor screen and “Completed” in the time counter display.
If the following message appears in step 7 for an A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation i.LINK DUBBING (A/V/TC/CM) Copy CM? Time counter display SDTI DUBBING IS ABORTED.
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Menu Settings Chapter 4 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 CASSETTE OUT F.FWD/REW STOP STANDBY OFF LOCAL ENABLE REC INHIBIT A1 EDIT CH A2 EDIT CH SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED SHUTTLE F.FWD/REW JOG RESPONSE PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW A MODE CHANGE Chapter 4 Menu Settings DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA. DISPLAY CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE CHARA.
Menu selection level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (Continued) VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL STILL MODE EE DELAY 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 CONTROL DEV 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 REC LEVEL LEVEL SELECT INT AUDIO SG OUTPUT CH3/4 OUTPUT PHASE JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE AUDIO EDIT DV PB ATT REF LEV
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 JOG RESPONSE [>JOG dial]: Select the tape speed *TYPE1 (-1 to +1) [>> type 1]: Tape speed varies linearly characteristics for the search dial rotation rate in jog mode. over the range −1 to +1. TYPE2 (-3 to +3) [>> type 2]: Tape speed varies stepwise as shown in the figure below over the range −3 to +3.
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 PEAK HOLD [>Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for the audio level meters. OFF [>> OFF] to 1.5 SEC [1.5 sec]: Set the peak hold time in the range of OFF (no peak hold) to 1.5 seconds in 0.1 second steps. Factory default setting: OFF [>> OFF] OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not hold the OVER indication display.
TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings generator VITC [> VITC]: Determine whether to record the internally generated time code as VITC. OFF [>> OFF]: Do not record the internally generated time code as VITC. (VITC present in the input video signal is recorded unchanged.) *ON [>> ON]: Record the internally generated time code as VITC.
TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape and video head protection Description of settings FROM STOP [> From STOP]: STOP TIMER [>> STP Set the time to switch from timer]: Set the time to stop mode to tape protection switch from stop mode mode. to tape protection mode. 5 MIN [>>> 5 min] to 0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec]: Select time from 12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps of 0.1 second.
VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings (For DSR-1800A only) CC(F1) BLANK [>CC1 blank]: Select whether to mute the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field of the output video signal. *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute. ON [>> ON]: Mute. (For DSR-1800A only) CC(F2) BLANK [>CC2 blank]: Select whether to mute the closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field of the output video signal. *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute. ON [>> ON]: Mute.
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control Description of settings REC MODE [>REC mode]: Select the audio recording mode. *2CHANNEL (48kHz) [>> 2 ch]: 2-channel, 48-kHz mode 4CHANNEL (32kHz) [>> 4 ch]: 4-channel, 32-kHz mode 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 KkJj buttons to move the cursor and the SET (YES) button to toggle the setting on and off.
Description of settings LEVEL SELECT [>Level Sel] REF LEVEL [>>REF Level]: Select the audio reference level (headroom) for recording on tape. *−20 dB [>>> −20dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1800A) *−18 dB [>>> −18dB] (factory default setting for DSR1800AP) −16 dB [>>> −16dB] −12 dB [>>> −12dB] CH1 IN LEVEL [>>CH1 input]: Select the audio level setting according to the audio level of the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector.
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. AUDIO EDIT [>Audio edit]: Specify the type of editing for audio signals. CUT EDIT [>> Cut edit]: Cut editing (Discontinuity in audio signal may result at the editing point, causing noise during playback.
MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to be displayed Description of settings Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time counter display when using the menu. *BASIC [> Basic]: Display basic items only. ENHANCED [> Enhanced]: Display both basic and enhanced items. EE OUT PHASE settings for time code output Use the following as reference information when setting the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 67).
• 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. VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN TIME CODE OUT Output device (VCR, camera, etc.
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 Format” on page 55 and “Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function” on page 51. Menu contents i.LINK DUBBING [i.LINK DUB]: Selection of data for i.LINK dubbing Settings For dubbing through the i.LINK interface, select data that the dubbing applies to.
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.
9 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. Notes • If you power off the unit before saving operation is completed, settings may be lost. Wait until the saving is completed before powering off the unit.
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 76 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.
Displaying Supplementary Status Information When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 65) 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: On-screen indication Meaning INT PRESET FREE [IP F] The internal time code generator is operating in FREE RUN mode. INT PRESET 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 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.
Chapter 4 Menu Settings 82 Displaying Supplementary Status Information
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-1800A/1800AP Button Setting REMOTE On (lit) 9PIN Off (Unlit) i.LINK On (lit) For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings, see “Settings for Recording” on page 31. 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 cable (DV cable).
Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration that includes two DSR-1800A/1800AP units to serve as the player and recorder. When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing control unit, the two DSR-1800A/1800AP units (recorder and player) will automatically enter the selected editing mode. When using a VCR other than the DSR-1800A/1800AP, refer to its instruction manual.
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1800A/1800AP. Main video monitor 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 87.
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 85. 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, etc. (player 2) RECORDER PLAYER 1 MIXER SWITCHER PLAYER 2 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/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1800AP (recorder) 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 65) to ON (factory default setting).
Connections for Analog Recording The following shows connections for a system in which analog playback signals from another recorder or player are recorded on a DSR-1800A/1800AP. In this system, the video signals are analog component signals and the audio signals are recorded from audio channels 1 and 2. Video monitor A Cable with RCA phono plugs (not supplied) B 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) C Cable with XLR connectors (not supplied) Composite video input 2 Audio input 2 1 2 a) REF.
Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases 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 8 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope. This displays the black burst signal from the switcher. Output the player 2 signal and repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output from player 2. Note Note 3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.
Chapter 5 Connections and Settings 94 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases
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.
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 problems Symptom Cause 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. a) The unit’s tape transport control buttons (PLAY, F FWD, REW, etc.) do not work.
Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy The image on the monitor screen is too bright. The 75 Ω termination switch for video input on the monitor is in the OFF position, or a 75 Ω terminator is not fitted to its video input connector. Set the 75 Ω termination switch to ON or connect a terminator. The image on the monitor screen is too dark.
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 65) 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 cannot be replayed. Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR1800A) 625/50 Tape (For DSR1800A) Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR1800AP) 525/60 Tape (For DSR1800AP) 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.
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 Dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections) 427 × 174 × 400 mm (167/8 × 67/8 × 153/4 inches) General Appendixes 104 Specifications 320(12 5/8) 174(6 7/8) 34(1 3/8) 400(15 3/4) Signal system 372(14 3/4) 18(23/32) DSR-1800A: NTSC DSR-1800AP: PAL Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (with all options installed) DSR-1800A: 100 W/120 V DSR-1800AP for Europe: 100 W/220 V DSR-1800AP for USA and Canada: 100 W/120 V Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe
Video performance Input connectors Band width Digital signal inputs SDI IN (with optional DSBK-1801 SDI/AES/EBU Input/ Output Board installed) BNC type (×2, active-through), Serial Digital Interface format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/ITU-R BT.656 DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector S/N Y/C delay K-factor Composite (DSR-1800A): 30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) Composite (DSR-1800AP): 25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) S-video (DSR-1800A): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.
DV IN/OUT 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector Analog video outputs REF. VIDEO OUT BNC type ×1 Black burst 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1800A) or 0.3 Vp-p (DSR-1800AP), 75 Ω, negative sync Composite sync VIDEO OUT 1, 2 (SUPER) BNC type (×2), composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative COMPONENT VIDEO OUT BNC type (×3), Y/R−Y/B−Y Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative R−Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (75% color bars for DSR-1800A or 100% color bars for DSR-1800AP) B−Y: 0.
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. AES/EBU format A unified format for digital audio signals. It allows a single connector to carry the signals for two channels.
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 Numerics 9PIN button 20 A/B roll editing system 86 AC IN connector 21 Alarm messages 100 Analog audio signal input/output section 24 Analog interfaces 10 Analog recording 91 Analog video signal input/output section 22 Arrow buttons 16 Aspect ratio 11 AUDIO CH1 1/2 display 14 AUDIO CH2 3/4 display 14 AUDIO IN CH-1 to CH-4 connectors 24 AUDIO IN LEVEL/600-ohm switches 24 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL control knobs 14 Audio level meters 13 AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector 24 Audio monitor system connections 87 AUDIO OUT
Playback modes 20 jog mode 53 shuttle mode 54 POWER switch 13 Precautions 103 Processor adjustment range 105 R Index Rack mount 11 Rear panel 21 REC button 17 REC INHIBIT indicator 19 REC MODE display 14 REC RUN 50 Recording/playback format indicators 18 REF.
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