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Sony HDW-S280 Operation Manual

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HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER
HDW-S280
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manual (English, French, German, and
Japanese versions) in PDF format. For details, see "1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual"
on page 12.
OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 5)
[English]

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  • Page 1 HD DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER HDW-S280 The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manual (English, French, German, and Japanese versions) in PDF format. For details, see “1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 12. OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 5) [English]...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3 E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio) The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 4 E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision). Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne.
  • Page 5 E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts Chapter 3 Preparations Table of Contents Features ... 10 System Configurations ... 11 Using the CD-ROM Manual... 12 1-3-1 Preparations ...12 1-3-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual... 12 Front Panel ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Chapter 5 Assemble Editing Chapter 6 Shot Mark/Shot Data Chapter 7 Stop Code 3-7-1 Configuration of the Function Menu ...31 3-7-2 Function Menu Item List ...32 3-7-3 Basic Operations...35 Superimposed Character Information ...36 Using a "Memory Stick" ...38 3-9-1 Notes on "Memory Stick"...38 Recording ...40...
  • Page 8 Chapter 8 UMID Functions Chapter 9 Setup Menus Chapter 10 Maintenance and Inspection Appendixes Table of Contents 7-2-1 Detecting the Stop Code... 52 7-2-2 Recording the Stop Code...53 7-2-3 Erasing the Stop Code ...54 Overview of UMID Functions... 55 Recording UMIDs ... 55 UMID Output and Display ...
  • Page 9 For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Note (Video set up amount) The video setup amount is set to 0% at the factory. If necessary, you can change the amount using setup menu item 713. For details on setup menu item 713, see page 74.

  • Page 10: Features

    BP-GL95 battery pack mounted. To mount a battery pack, attach an optional BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor. Built-in up-converter and down-converter The HDW-S280 has a built-in up-converter to convert SD format to the HD format and down-converter to convert HD format to the SD format. When an SD-format tape is played, the signal is converted to HD format and output.

  • Page 11: System Configurations

    If an HKDV-900 is connected, be sure to check that the version of the HKDV-900 is V2.00 or higher. HD SDI OUTPUT SDI OUT HD SDI OUTPUT SDI OUT HDCAM AUDIO OUTPUT COMPOSITE HDW-S280 EJECT PB LEVEL MULTI CONTROL REMOTE DISPLAY CHARACTR EMPH EMPH EMPH EMPH INPUT : ANA...

  • Page 12: Using The Cd-Rom Manual

    URL mentioned in “1- 3-1 Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative. Using the CD-ROM Manual...

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    826. In this case, each knob controls channel indicated below. Adjustment knob REC LEVEL 1 Chapter 0 Cassette comportment HDW-S280 EJECT qa EJECT button MULTI CONTROL REMOTE DISPLAY qs REMOTE button MENU...

  • Page 14: Menu Operation Section

    In this case, all VTR operations using this unit’s front panel are disabled except those of the STOP and EJECT buttons. When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press this button on the player VTR to make it lit. Front Panel...

  • Page 15: Tape Transport Section

    “3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals” on page 27. g REC (record) button Press together with the PLAY button to start recording. When two HDW-S280 units are connected, this button allows you to perform sequential recording from one unit to the other.

  • Page 16: Display Window

    To monitor in E-E mode You can monitor input signals in E-E mode by pressing this button in stop mode. The button lights when pressed. To return to the original picture, press the STOP button. You can view E-E video during playback, search, fast forward, and rewind while pressing this button.

  • Page 17: Condition Area

    b Audio level meter A DATA/EMPH indicator EMPH EMPH EMPH EMPH –10 –10 B Audio level meters –20 –20 –30 –30 –40 –40 C Channel indicators D Headroom indicator A DATA/EMPH indicator DATA: Lights if an audio signal is recognized as a data signal in record, E-E or play mode.

  • Page 18: Format Area

    e Format area 59.94i SDI ASMBL CONFI ON RECORDER D CONFI display C ASMBL display B SDI input display A System frequency A System frequency Displays the system frequency for recording selected with setup menu item 013. For details on setup menu item 013, see page 64. B SDI input display Lights when VIDEO IN on the P2 VIDEO page of the function menu is set to SDI and an SDI signal is being...

  • Page 19: Video Monitor Display

    Video monitor display –10 –20 –30 –40 DC-SQ TCR. 00:45. 39. 18* STILL C Superimposed data B Up-converter, down-converter display A Audio level meter When you press the DISPLAY button, the display window changes to the video monitor display. A Audio level meter LEVEL MT on the P3 AUDIO page of the function menu decides whether the meter is to be displayed and on which side, left or right, it is displayed in the display window.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    Be sure to use the unit for frame synchronization only, not for color subcarrier synchronization. i REMOTE 9P connector (D-SUB 9-pin) When editing using two HDW-S280 units, connect a 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) to this connector of 5 TIME CODE connectors...
  • Page 21 HD SDI (high-definition serial digital interface) INPUT connectors (BNC type) Input the HD-SDI format video/audio signal. When editing with two HDW-S280 units, connect a cable between these connectors on the recorder VTR and the HD SDI OUTPUT connectors on the player VTR.

  • Page 22: Preparing Power Sources

    For details on charging battery packs, refer to the operation manual for the battery charger. Applicable battery packs For safety, use only the Sony battery packs listed below. To use battery pack, a BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor and a BC-L100 Battery Charger are also required.

  • Page 23: Using The Battery Pack

    3-1-2 Using the Battery Pack Attaching and removing of the BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack is described below. The BP-L60(A)/L90(A), BP-L60S/L80S, and BP-M50/ M100 can also be attached and removed in the same way. Attaching a battery pack Attach the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to the side panel of this unit and attach the battery pack in it.

  • Page 24: Using A Stand

    3-2 Using a Stand Placing the unit using a stand Remove the stand from the clamps and turn it, as indicated by the arrow. Stand Push the stand in, as indicated by the arrow. Be sure to push it to the end. Replacing the stand Pull the stand out, turn it in the opposite direction of that in step 1 above, and secure it with the clamps.

  • Page 25: Connections

    3-3 Connections For editing using two HDW-S280 units, connect them as shown below. Player VTR Reference video signal -AC IN INPUT POWER DC IN 12V AC IN REMOTE SDI OUT COMPOSITE OUT VIDEO CONTROL (SUPER) (SUPER) INPUT HD SDI OUTPUT TIME CODE REF.

  • Page 26: Handling Cassettes

    3-4 Handling Cassettes 3-4-1 Usable Cassettes For recording and playback, you can use an HDCAM S cassette such as a BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD. You can use the following cassette, for playback only: • Betacam SX cassette • Betacam SP cassette (metal tape) •...

  • Page 27: Setting Reference Video Signals

    3-5 Setting Reference Video Signals This section explains how reference video signals for synchronization of video output and servo lock are selected according to settings made with this unit. Reference video signal for video output Output video signals are synchronized with the signal generated by the internal reference video signal generator.

  • Page 28: Setting Timecode

    Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 31. 3-6-1 Setting an Initial Value and Recording Timecode For setting the timecode, set TCG on the P4 TC page of the function menu to INT and PRST/RGN to PRESET. HDW-S280 PB LEVEL REC LEVEL CHARACTR EMPH...

  • Page 29: Synchronizing The Internal Timecode Generator With An External Signal

    Setting an initial timecode value Proceed as follows: Press the CTL/TC function button on the HOME page of the function menu, and select TC. Press the TCG SET function button. The first digit of the time data in the time data display area starts flashing.

  • Page 30: During Auto Editing

    3-6-3 Synchronizing the Internal Timecode Generator with a Playback Timecode – Timecode Recording during Auto Editing Set the following on the function menu: TCG on the P4 TC page: INT PRST/RGN on the P4 TC page: LTC or VITC In automatic editing, timecodes are recorded by using the output of the internal timecode generator, which has been synchronized during preroll with playback timecode read from the tape.

  • Page 31: Basic Operations Of The Function Menu

    3-7 Basic Operations of the Function Menu The function menu is composed of eight pages: the HOME page and P1 to P7 pages. The content of the HOME page and P1 to P6 pages is as shown below. The P7 page can be set with the setup menu as desired.

  • Page 32: Function Menu Item List

    3-7-2 Function Menu Item List HOME page Item Setting CHARACTR Specifies whether or not to superimpose timecodes, menu settings, error messages, and so on over the video signals output to the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector.

  • Page 33: P2 Video Page

    Item Setting SETUP/ Sets the setup level (59.94i mode) or black BLACK level (50i mode) of the HD/SD output signal. PRESET: Regardless of manually set values, the level is set to the standard value. Manual setting: With the displayed setting flashing, you can adjust the setup level across the range ±30 IRE (59.94i mode) or adjust the black level across the range...

  • Page 34: P5 Edit Page

    Item Setting PRST/RGN Selects one of the following for timecodes generated by the internal timecode generator. PRESET: Presets the initial value for the timecode generated by the internal timecode generator, as specified by front panel operation or by remote control from the device connected to the REMOTE 9P connector.

  • Page 35: Basic Operations

    3-7-3 Basic Operations This section describes the basic operations of the function menu. Operation of some items may differ from the basic ones, which are described in the corresponding sections. MULTI CONTROL knob HDW-S280 PB LEVEL REC LEVEL CHARACTR EMPH...

  • Page 36: Superimposed Character Information

    3-8 Superimposed Character Information When CHARACTR on the HOME page of the function menu is set to ON, the video signal output from the HD SDI OUTPUT (SUPER) connectors, SDI OUT 2 (SUPER) connector, or COMPOSITE OUT 2 (SUPER) connector contains superimposed character information, including timecodes, menu settings, and alarm messages.
  • Page 37 Block A Block B Display Operation mode Block A Block B TAPE UNTHREAD No cassette inserted STANDBY OFF Standby off mode T.RELEASE Tape tension release mode STOP Stop mode F.FWD Fast forward mode Rewind mode PREROLL Preroll mode PLAY Play mode (servo unlocked) PLAY LOCK Play mode (servo locked)

  • Page 38: Using A "Memory Stick

    Precautions • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 39 This type of “Memory Stick” cannot be used with the HDW-S280 series. Available types of “Memory Stick” You can use a “Memory Stick” with the HDW-S280 (8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 MB compatible). Note You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” alone with the HDW-S280.

  • Page 40: Recording

    Recording and Playback 4-1 Recording This section describes recording for external input signals. Note When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press the REMOTE buttons on both VTRs so that they are not lit. 4-1-1 Preparations for Recording Perform the following procedure: Connect a cable to receive the source signals.

  • Page 41: Back Space Editing

    Set setup menu item 610 to a setting other than MANU. For details on setup menu item 610, see page 71. 4-3 Sequential Recording When you connect two HDW-S280 units as shown below, you can perform sequential recording from one unit to another.
  • Page 42 Not lit When recording ends, the tape stops at the end or is rewound to the beginning and stops according to the HDW-S280 EJECT setting of setup menu item 125 “AUTO REWIND.” When the tape stops, the cassette mark in the display MULTI CONTROL REMOTE window begins flashing.

  • Page 43: Playback

    4-4 Playback This section describes playback of tapes. Note When two HDW-S280 units are connected, press the REMOTE buttons on both VTRs so that they are not lit. 4-4-1 Preparations for Playback Perform the following procedure. Connect a cable to the video/audio signal input connectors of external equipment as necessary.

  • Page 44: Jog/Shuttle Mode Playback

    Turning the shuttle ring (outer search dial) plays a tape in shuttle mode, and turning the jog dial (inner search dial) plays a tape in jog mode. For details on setup menu item 101, see page 66. HDW-S280 EJECT MULTI CONTROL REMOTE DISPLAY...

  • Page 45: Overview

    Assemble Editing 5-1 Overview When an HDW-S280 and editor or two HDW-S280 units and an editor are used in combination, you can perform assemble editing. Note Press the REMOTE button on the recorder VTR so that it is not lit and the REMOTE button on the player VTR so that it is lit beforehand.

  • Page 46: Modifying And Deleting Edit Points

    Setting edit points Function buttons Menu display area Time data display area HDW-S280 PB LEVEL REC LEVEL CHARACTR EMPH EMPH EMPH EMPH INPUT : ANA MENU CH1 IN : –60 COND PB/EE CH2 IN : –4 –10 –10 OUT : –20...

  • Page 47: Cueing Up To Edit Points And Prerolling

    Modifying an edit point To modify an edit point, use the following procedure: Function buttons Menu display area Time data display area HDW-S280 PB LEVEL REC LEVEL CHARACTR EMPH EMPH EMPH EMPH INPUT : ANA MENU CH1 IN : –60...

  • Page 48: Preview

    For details on setup menu item 001, see page 63. 5-2-4 Preview When you have set the edit points, the PREVIEW indicator flashes in the menu display area. While the indicator is flashing, press the PREVIEW function button together with the SHIFT button. The PREVIEW indicator stays lit, and preview is performed.

  • Page 49: Performing Automatic Editing

    5-2-5 Performing Automatic Editing Preroll point Recorder Preroll Player Time flow Overview When you perform automatic editing, the recorder and player VTRs operate as shown in the figure above, to copy the video and audio signals between the IN and OUT points on the player VTR from the IN point on the recorder VTR.

  • Page 50: First Edit Function

    At the end of the editing operation, the AUTOEDIT indicator goes dark. To change the OUT point after starting an automatic editing operation After starting the automatic editing operation, to end the operation before the preset OUT point, press the OUT function button together with the SHIFT button.

  • Page 51: Overview

    Shot Mark/Shot Data 6-1 Overview This unit can record shot marks or use shot marks recorded with HDCAM comcorders or Betacam SX camcorders (shot mark function). The shot mark function enables quick access to the marked points, for efficient editing. When shot data are recorded on the tape, you can display the data and make use of them for sorting shot marks.

  • Page 52: Stop Code

    REC INHI PLAY PHONES PAGE KEY INHI HOME Select STOPCODE on the P6 OTHER page of the function menu. The STOPCODE page appears. Condition area HDW-S280 EJECT MULTI CONTROL REMOTE DISPLAY EMPH EMPH EMPH INPUT : ANA MENU CH1 IN : –60...

  • Page 53: Recording The Stop Code

    STOP ADJUST, the sub item of setup menu item 138, independently of the setting for DETECT on the STOPCODE page. For details on setup menu item 138, see page 67. HDW-S280 EJECT MULTI CONTROL REMOTE DISPLAY...

  • Page 54: Erasing The Stop Code

    If the tape stops at the position where the stop code was recorded, the erasure operation must be performed again. HDW-S280 EJECT MULTI CONTROL REMOTE DISPLAY...

  • Page 55: Chapter 8 Umid Functions

    UMID Functions 8-1 Overview of UMID Functions UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of meta-data in video and audio materials. It has been internationally standardized in SMPTE Standard 330M. This unit supports recording and generation of UMIDs. UMID is made up of a section called the Basic section and a section called the Source Pack section.
  • Page 56 The STORED OWNERSHIP display appears on the monitor screen. Recording UMIDs Press the PREVIOUS or NEXT function button to select an item to be set (COUNTRY, ORGANIZATION, USER). HDW-S280 EJECT Press the SELECT function buttons. MULTI CONTROL REMOTE DISPLAY RETURN...
  • Page 57 from global UTC standard time allows correct UMIDs to be generated. To set the time zone, display the HOME page of the function menu and proceed as follows: Press the MENU button together with the SHIFT button. The error logger display appears. ERROR DATE DETAIL...

  • Page 58: Umid Output And Display

    8-3 UMID Output and Display This section explains how to output and display UMIDs. 8-3-1 UMID Output Settings You can choose to output UMIDs or not and select either Basic UMID or Extended UMID when you choose to output UMIDs. Make these settings using setup menu item 651.
  • Page 59 S+XXXXXXXm Y+D: Altitude data indicating the distance from sea level is displayed in this format. The meaning of the characters and strings shown is as follows. S (1st character): Indicates data from a Sensor. R is shown for position data from the recording device (Recorder), and T is shown for Target position data.

  • Page 60: Chapter 9 Setup Menus

    Setup Menu Configuration / Setup Menu Operations Chapter 9-2 Setup Menu Operations 9-2-1 Displaying Setup Menus MENU button HDW-S280 PB LEVEL REC LEVEL CHARACTR EMPH EMPH EMPH EMPH...

  • Page 61: Setting Setup Menu

    Group name for the currently selected item Cursor (indicating the currently selected item) 9-2-2 Setting Setup Menu Function buttons MENU button HDW-S280 PB LEVEL REC LEVEL CHARACTR EMPH EMPH EMPH EMPH INPUT : ANA MENU CH1 IN : –60 COND...

  • Page 62: Menu Bank Operations (Menu Items B01 To B12)

    Switching the system frequency (menu item 013) To switch the system frequency, proceed as follows. Note • Before carrying out this operation, consult the person responsible for system installation. • When the unit is used in 50i mode, only an analog tape can be played back in the simple playback mode.

  • Page 63: Items In The Basic Setup Menu

    9-3 Items in the Basic Setup Menu The basic setup menu contains the following items. In the Settings column of the table, the factory setting is indicated by enclosing parenthesis. Item Item name Settings number PREROLL TIME 0S~[5S]~30S: Set the preroll time to between 0 and 30 seconds. A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing.
  • Page 64 • When the unit is used in 50i, 29.97PsF mode, analog tape can only be played back in the simple playback mode. Selects the method for sequential recording using two HDW-S280 units. [OFF]: No sequential recording REPL: For one time sequential recording. Every time a sequential recording ends, replace a cassette.
  • Page 65 Item Item name Settings number SAVE SETUP BANK 2 Set to ON to save current active menu settings to menu bank 2. RESET CURRENT Set to ON to reset current active menu settings to factory default values. SETUP a) To set items 002, 003, 009, and 011, watch the monitor and adjust to the desired status.

  • Page 66: Items In The Extended Setup Menu

    9-4 Items in the Extended Setup Menu The expanded setup menu contains the following items. In the Settings column of the table, the factory setting is indicated by enclosing parenthesis. Item Item name number SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE AUDIO MUTING TIME REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM REC INHIBIT LAMP...
  • Page 67 Item Item name number CTL LOCK IN SHTL AUTO REWIND TIMER DISPLAY DIMMER CONTROL TRACKING CONTROL VIA JOG/SHUTTLE DIAL STOP CODE FUNCTION Sub-item STOP ADJUST REC ADJUST AREA MARKER REW SPEED MODE KEY ENABLE DURING RECORDING AUTO CTL RESET a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode Items 200 to 299: Settings for the remote control interface Item Item name...
  • Page 68 Item Item name number REMOTE INTERFACE a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode Item Item name number SYNC GRADE AUTO-DELETION FOR INCONSISTENT DATA SERVO/AV REFERENCE EDIT RETRY AUTOMATIC IN ENTRY AFTER AUTOEDIT EE REFERENCE CONTROL Items in the Extended Setup Menu Settings Select a device which remotely controls this unit.
  • Page 69 Item Item name Settings number FUNCTION MODE AFTER Select the state that the unit goes into after a cuing-up operation. CUEUP [STOP]: Stop (the stop mode) STILL: Still playback (in search mode) When controlling this unit from an editor with the standard constants set, select STOP. TIME REFERENCE FOR When prerolling a tape with timecode discontinuity, select whether or not to use CTL PREROLL...
  • Page 70 Item Item name number VITC POSITION SEL-1 VITC POSITION SEL-2 ID CODE PRESET ID CODE SW TCG REGEN MODE TC OUTPUT SIGNAL IN REGEN MODE U-BIT BINARY GROUP FLAG Items in the Extended Setup Menu Items 600 to 699: Settings for a timecode generator Settings In 59.94i/29.97PsF mode Select a line to insert the VITC in.
  • Page 71 Item Item name Settings number PHASE CORRECTION Select whether or not to carry out phase correction control on the LTC generated by the timecode generator. [OFF]: No control ON: Carry out control REGEN CONTROL MODE Select whether or not the timecode is automatically regenerated. AE&PR: In automatic editing in assemble mode or back space editing with this unit as MANU: Regardless of whether this unit is the recorder or player, the timecode [FULL]: Whether local or remote and regardless of the settings of TCG and PRST/...
  • Page 72 Item Item name number 25F STARTING TC SEL (in 24PsF, 23.98PsF mode only) 24F JUMPING TC SEL (in 50i or 25PsF mode only) 25F JUMPING TC SEL (in 24PsF, 23.98PsF mode only) SEARCH TYPE SELECT REC START MARK MODE Sub item CRASH REC ASSEMBLE PAUSE REC...
  • Page 73 Item Item name number UMID RECORDING MATERIAL NO. a) Not applicable in 24/23.98PsF mode b) Not applicable in 59.94i/29.97PsF mode c) Applicable in 59.94i/29.97PsF mode only Item Item name number BLANK LINE SELECT Sub-Item ALL LINE In 59.94i/29.97PsF mode LINE12 LINE20 21 LINE 21 In 50i/25PsF mode...
  • Page 74 Item Item name number INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATOR VIDEO SETUP REFERENCE LEVEL (in 59.94i/29.97PsF mode only) Sub-Item MASTER LEVEL BETACAM PB LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO GAIN CONTROL CHROMA GAIN CONTROL Adjust the chroma output level of an SD output signal. CHROMA PHASE CONTROL SETUP LEVEL...
  • Page 75 Item Item name number MASTER LEVEL (HD) Y LEVEL (HD) PB LEVEL (HD) PR LEVEL (HD) SETUP (BLACK) LEVEL (HD) SYNC PHASE (HD) FINE (HD) a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode Note When you set setup menu items 715 through 718, 721, and 740 through 747, set VID.PROC on the P1 PROCS page of the function menu to MENU.
  • Page 76 Item Item name number AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL NAU FLG PB Sub-item CH1/CH2 CH3/CH4 ANALOG LINE OUTPUT SELECT AUDIO VOLUME SELECT ANALOG AUDIO INPUT MODE CUE AUDIO INPUT SELECT AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Sub-item LINE LEVEL CUE REC LEVEL ATT DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING IN FF/REW MODE a) Not applicable in 24PsF/23.98PsF mode Items in the Extended Setup Menu...
  • Page 77 Items 900 to 999: Settings for digital processing Item Item name number VIDEO OUTPUT DATA SD-SDI RP188 ATC CONTROL ASPECT FLAG DOWN CONVERTER MODE (DC) DOWN CONVERTER LETTER BOX MODE (DC) H CROP POSITION (DC) CROSS COLOR (DC) DETAIL GAIN (DC) LIMITER (DC) CRISP THRESHOLD (DC) LEVEL DEPEND...
  • Page 78 Item Item name number CROSS COLOR CRISP UP CONVERTER MODE (UC) Select the up-converter mode. H CROP POSITION (UC) LETTER BOX POSITION (UC) UP CONVERTER PROCESS SELECT DETAIL GAIN (UC) LIMITTER (UC) CRISP THRESHOLD (UC) LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD (UC) H DETAIL FREQUENCY (UC) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the central frequency and frequency H/V RATIO (UC) GAMMA LEVEL (UC) BACKGROUND COLOR (UC) Set the color of the background (no material part) when up-converting.

  • Page 79: Chapter 10 Maintenance And Inspection

    Chapter 10-2 Head Cleaning To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning cassette. If you insert the cleaning cassette, it is automatically ejected after a head cleaning operation which lasts for 10 seconds.

  • Page 80: Error Messages

    This unit is equipped with a self-diagnosis function, and if a problem is detected, displays an error message in the time data display and on the monitor. If an error message appears, contact your Sony service representative. Indications in the time data display...
  • Page 81 Code Message Description SY NV-RAM ERROR Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on SY-320 board) for the system control system. SV NV-RAM ERROR Abnormality has been detected in the operation of an NV-RAM (on SV-225 board) for the servo system.

  • Page 82: Warning Messages

    10-4 Warning Messages If the unit detects abnormal status that has been set to be detected, the warning mark flashes at the right bottom in the display window. Even if the warning mark is flashing, you can operate the unit. When you press the MENU button together with the SHIFT button, a warning message appears in the display window.

  • Page 83: Moisture Condensation

    10-5 Moisture Condensation When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this state, it can adhere to the drum.

  • Page 84: Maintenance Timings

    Press the MENU button, then turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to display the required item in the time data display MENU button area. To exit from the hours meter HDW-S280 EJECT Press the EXIT function button. MULTI CONTROL REMOTE DISPLAY...

  • Page 85: Lcd Monitor

    Menu items Item No. Item name Descriptions OPERATION Total operation hours (H) HOURS DRUM RUNNING Total drum running hours HOURS TAPE RUNNING Total tape running hours HOURS THREADING Total threading counts COUNTER (times) DRUM RUNNING Total drum running hours HOURS (H) (reset enabled) TAPE RUNNING Total tape running hours...

  • Page 86: Appendixes

    Appendixes Specifications General Recording format HDCAM Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 12 V DC Power consumption AC operation: approx. 0.8A, 80 W Peak inrush current (1) Power ON, current probe method: 55 A (240 V), 15 A (100 V) (2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 10 A (230 V)
  • Page 87 Digital audio system Digital audio (CH1 to CH4) signal format Sampling frequency 48 kHz (synchronized with video) Quantization 20 bits/sample Wow and flutter Below measurable level Headroom 20 dB (or 18 dB, 16 dB, 12 dB selectable) μ μ Emphasis T1= 50 s, T2=15 s (on/off selectable in...
  • Page 88 Audio Metal tape LNG Frequency 50 Hz to response (10 dB 15 kHz below standard +1.5 dB/ −3.0 dB level (+4 dBm)) S/N ratio (at 3% 525 72 dB or distortion level) more 625 68 dB or more Distortion (1 1.5% or less 2% or less kHz, reference level (+4 dBm))
  • Page 89 OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE...
  • Page 90 For details on the maintenance menu, refer to the maintenance manual. Item No. Item Name Settings M3A: OUTPUT PHASE SELECT M3A0: HD Select the HD video output signal PHASE SEL phase with respect to the reference signal: 0H or -90H (HD) advanced. [0H]: Output in sync with the reference signal.

  • Page 91: Index

    Index AC IN connector 20 AC power 22 AC power indicator 13 ASMBL display 18 Assemble editing 45 Audio data 17 AUDIO INPUT connector 21 Audio input level 40 Adjusting 40 Audio level meter 17, 19 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connector 21 AUDIO OUTPUT connector 21 Automatic editing 45, 49 Starting 49...
  • Page 92 Battery power 22 DC powe 22 Supplying power 22 POWER switch 20 Power switch 13 Preroll 47 Changing the preroll time 47 PREROLL button 16 Preview 48 R/P LEVEL CTL switch 14 Rear panel 20 REC button 15 REC INHI indicator 14 REC INHI switch 14 REC LEVEL adjustment knob 13 REC RUN/FREE RUN indication 18...
  • Page 93 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 94 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan HDW-S280 (SY) 2008.12 13 3-857-685-06 (1) © 2004...

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