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Sony DSR Series Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DSR Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Note
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions
for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player
(English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish
(DSR-1500A only) versions).
For more details, see "Using the CD-ROM Manual" on page 17.
DSR-70A/70AP
 2001 Sony Corporation
3-205-557-61(1)

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  • Page 1 The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the DSR-series Digital Video Cassette Recorder or Player (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish (DSR-1500A only) versions). For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 17. DSR-70A/70AP  2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located in the rear. European Community. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding following European standards: this product. • EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) •...
  • Page 3 Voor de Klanten in Nederland AVERTISSEMENT • Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas apparaat. exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. •...
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  • Page 5 ATTENZIONE Per evitare incendi o scosse elettriche, non esporre l’apparecchio alla pioggia o all’umidità. Per evitare scosse elettriche, non aprire l’apparecchio. Per le riparazioni rivolgersi solo a personale qualificato. Attenzione Programmi televisivi, film, videonastri e altro materiale possono essere tutelati dai diritti d’autore. Registrazioni non autorizzate di tail materiali possono infrangere la legge sui diritti d’autore.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ................11 Variety of Interfaces.............. 12 Full Functionality for More Efficient Editing .......12 Other Features ...............13 Options ..................14 System Configuration ............. 16 Using the CD-ROM Manual ..........17 CD-ROM System Requirements ........... 17 Preparations ................
  • Page 7 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback ................57 Playback Preparations for Playback ............ 57 (Continued) Playback Operation .............. 58 Two-Unit Synchronous Playback ......... 59 Chapter 4 Time Data and Sub Setting Time Data ............61 LCD Menu Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ....... 61 Setting an Initial Value and Recording Timecode ....
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Chapter 5 Editing Cuing Up Edit Points ............83 (Continued) Previewing Edit Results ............84 Modifying Edit Points ............85 Setting Edit Points Using the Recorder Only....... 85 Executing an Edit ............86 Outline of Editing Operations ..........86 Starting an Edit..............
  • Page 9 Chapter 7 Setup Menu Menu System Configuration ........105 Basic Menu ..............105 Items in the Basic Menu............. 105 Basic Menu Operations ............108 Extended Menu ............. 111 Items in the Extended Menu ..........111 Extended Menu Operations ..........119 Chapter 8 Connections and Reference Video Signals for Analog Signal...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Chapter 9 Maintenance and Condensation ..............137 Troubleshooting Head Cleaning ............... 137 Periodic Maintenance ........... 138 Troubleshooting ............139 Error Messages ..............141 Alarm Messages ..............141 Appendixes Specifications ............... 145 ClipLink Guide ............149 What Is ClipLink? .............. 149 Example System Configuration and Operation Flow ..

  • Page 11: Features

    DVCAM is a professional -inch digital recording There are two recording modes: two-channel mode format developed by Sony from the DV 4:1:1 (48-kHz sampling and 16-bit quantization), which component digital format for home use. offers sound quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format, or four-channel (32-kHz sampling and 12-bit quantization).

  • Page 12: Variety Of Interfaces

    (D1). 305M. This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the input/ 3) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that output connectors are labled “SDTI(QSDI).” this product is in agreement with IEEE1394-1995 In indicator and menu indications, however, the specifications and their revisions.

  • Page 13: Other Features

    Split editing Digital slow motion playback In insert editing, this allows the audio IN point to be set separately from the video IN and OUT points. Using the frame memory function, noiseless slow motion playback is possible at any speed in the range to –...

  • Page 14: Options

    Sony DV connector to carry out editing or dubbing unit’s LCD monitor automatically switches to 16:9 of digital video and audio signals.
  • Page 15 • DSBK-160A SDI/i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board Using this board, you can connect the unit to the DNW-A25/A25P Betacam SX Digital Videocassette Recorder and carry out cut editing. This unit additionally has the function of the DSBK-140 board. • DSBK-170 Analog Component Input/Output Board This board allows you to connect the unit to Betacam SP VCRs and carry out editing and dubbing...

  • Page 16: System Configuration

    System Configuration Location and Function of Parts The figure below shows example equipment that can be connected to this unit. DVCAM cassette SDI(DSBK-160A) DVCAM camcorder DV cassette DV camcorder DNW-A25/A25P digital VCR SDTI(QSDI) (DSBK-150) SDTI(QSDI) i.LINK (DSBK-150) DSR-85/85P/1500/1500P/1600/ DV camcorder (DSBK-140/160A) Component 1600P/1800/1800P/2000/2000P...

  • Page 17: Using The Cd-Rom Manual

    If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware When these requirements are not met, access to the failure, contact a Sony service representative. CD-ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all. Preparations...

  • Page 18: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts Location and Function of Parts This unit is comprised of the parts shown in the figure below. Top panel (see page 27) Rear panel (see page 28) Slide the lock release switch and pick up the display panel.

  • Page 19: Display Panel

    Display Panel 1 LCD monitor 2 BRIGHT/CONTRAST knob 3 WARNING indicator 4 Timecode operation buttons 5 COUNTER SELECT button 6 LIGHT switch 7 METER switch qd PAGE button 8 Audio level meter qs Sub LCD operation buttons F1 to F4 9 UP and DOWN buttons qa Audio monitor speaker q;...
  • Page 20 Location and Function of Parts 8 Audio level meter Displays the recording and playback audio levels of two (CH-1/2 or CH-3/4) of the four audio channels (CH-1 to CH-4), as selected with the METER switch 9 UP and DOWN buttons Press to make settings in the sub LCD menu.

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Control Panel REMOTE/LOCAL switch (see below) Timecode and setup menu section (see page 23) METER switch (see “Display Panel” on page 18) TC SELECT REC INHI PREROLL REC SEQ EDIT METER INHI LOCAL MENU CH-1/2 REC INHI switch (tape REMOTE VITC transport section) CH-3/4...
  • Page 22 Location and Function of Parts Tape transport section 1 PREROLL button 2 REC INHI indicator 3 REC/SEQ button qg REC INHI switch 4 EDIT button TC SELECT REC INHI PREROLL REC SEQ EDIT METER INHI LOCAL MENU CH-1/2 REMOTE VITC CH-3/4 ASSEMBLE INSERT...
  • Page 23 4 EDIT button Press the ENTRY/SHIFT button and STOP button 5 Press together with the PLAY button 9 to perform at the same time to switch between standby on and manual editing. standby off manually. For more information about tape protection, see the setup To monitor E-E mode menu items in the 500s (page 114).
  • Page 24 Location and Function of Parts qd PLAYER/DMC and RECORDER buttons/ RECORDER button: The buttons of the editing and indicators tape transport sections on the recorder side of the Press to control a player connected to the REMOTE control panel work to control the recorder itself. (9-pin) connector or DV connector (when DSBK-140/ 160A is installed) by remote control (the indicator qf EJECT button...
  • Page 25 4 SET button For more information about setup menu operations, see Chapter 7 “Setup Menu” (page 105). For more information Use to make setup menu settings, timecode settings, about timecode and user bit settings, see “Setting Time and user bit settings. Data”...
  • Page 26 Location and Function of Parts For more information about two-camera switched 7 IN/OUT (IN point/OUT point) buttons recording, see “Two-Input Switched Video Recording” Press these buttons, lighting them, together with the (page 48). ENTRY/SHIFT button 5 to set an IN point (edit start point) or OUT point (end point).

  • Page 27: Front Control Section

    1 AUDIO INPUT CH-1 to CH-4 level adjustment descriptions of the REC/SEQ and EDIT buttons (pages 21 and 22) knobs Adjust the levels for each channel of analog audio 3 PB AUDIO CH-1 to CH-4 level adjustment signals input to the AUDIO INPUT CH-1/CH-2 sliders connectors on the rear panel, or of the audio signals Make level adjustments by channel for playback audio...

  • Page 28: Top Panel

    Location and Function of Parts 3 SET UP/BLACK LEVEL knob PRESET: This is the normal setting. Regardless of Adjusts the setup level (for DSR-70A) or the black the knob position, the chroma phase is set to the level (for DSR-70AP). This knob is a push switch. standard value.

  • Page 29: Rear Panel

    For more information, see “Using the Shoulder Belt” (page 135). adjusting the unit, press this button. If there is no further trouble, the power will be restored. For inspection and adjustment of the unit, consult your Sony dealer. Rear Panel Analog audio/video input and output section 5 REF.
  • Page 30 Location and Function of Parts 3 AUDIO INPUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR 3- 8 S VIDEO IN/OUT connectors (4-pin) pin, female) Input an S-video signal with separated Y (luminance) Input the analog audio signals of input channels 1 and and C (chroma: 3.58 MHz for DSR-70A and 4.43 MHz for DSR-70AP) components to the S VIDEO IN connector.
  • Page 31 Optional board/timecode/remote control/power input and output section AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 75Ω 75Ω REF. INPUT OUTPUT +4dbu +4dbu 1 REMOTE connector CH-1 CH-2 2(SUPER) 2 TC IN connector DC IN REMOTE S VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT TC IN 3 DC IN connector MONITOR AUDIO TC OUT...
  • Page 32 Location and Function of Parts Connector of the DSBK-140 Connectors of the DSBK-170 DV IN/OUT IN/OUT switch DV IN/OUT (DV input/output) connector (6-pin Y, R–Y, B–Y (luminance and color difference IEEE1394 connector): This connector is i.LINK signal) input/output connectors (BNC type): Use to compatible.

  • Page 33: Power Preparations

    Chapter Power Preparations Power Preparations This unit can be powered by batteries or AC power. Example battery packs and AC adaptors that can be used are shown below. Battery pack Battery Battery pack AC adaptor adapter AC-DN2A/ CMA-8A/ BP-90A DC-L90 BP-L60/BP-L60A/ AC-550/ DN2B...

  • Page 34: Using The Bp-L60(A)/L90(A) Battery Pack

    Power Preparations Notes about battery usage • Before using the batteries, be sure to charge them fully with the special battery charger. Refer to the operating instructions of your battery charger for more information about how to charge the batteries. •...

  • Page 35: Using The Bp-90(A) Battery Pack

    To remove the battery pack With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-L60(A)/L90(A) out. BP-L60(A)/L90(A) Lever Using the BP-90(A) Battery Pack Different battery adaptors are used when mounting the BP-90(A) on the top panel of this unit and when connecting it the DC IN connector. This unit can be operated for about 70 minutes at normal temperature on a fully charged BP-90(A) Battery Pack.

  • Page 36: Using Ac Power

    Power Preparations Attach the DC-L90 to the top panel of this unit. Use the same method that you use to attach the BP-L60(A)/L90(A). For details, see “To attach the battery pack” (page 34). To connect to the DC IN connector Use the DC-210 Battery Adaptor.
  • Page 37 To use the AC-550/550CE As shown in the following figure, connect the AC-550/550CE to the AC power source and turn it on. When you connect AC power, the power supply automatically switches to the AC power from a battery pack mounted on the top panel of the unit. Note Noise may occur in video and audio signals at the moment when the unit switches from the battery pack to AC power.
  • Page 38 Power Preparations Remove the cover of the battery connector. Insert the V-wedge shoe on the AC-DN2A/DN2B in the V-groove on one unit and slide the AC-DN2A/DN2B until the battery charging connector is connected to the battery connector. Battery charging connector Battery connector Use the DC power cord (supplied with the AC-DN2A/DN2B) to connect the DC output connector on the AC-DN2A/DN2B and the DC...

  • Page 39: Handling Cassettes

    Chapter Recording and Playback Handling Cassettes This unit can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes listed below. Model name Size PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME Standard size PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME Mini size The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/ playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.
  • Page 40 Handling Cassettes DVCAM cassettes The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s appearance. Standard size Mini size REC/SAVE switch Cassette memory For details of this switch, see This memory is used to store ClipLink “Preventing accidental erasure” log data. For details of ClipLink log data, (on this page).
  • Page 41 To enable re-recording Set the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch to REC. If you insert a cassette into the unit when this switch is set to SAVE, the unit will not record when you press the PLAY button while holding down the REC/SEQ button. Checking the tape for slack Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow.

  • Page 42: Loading/Ejecting Cassettes

    Handling Cassettes Loading/Ejecting Cassettes To load a cassette LCD indicator EJECT SERVO PLAY F FWD STANDBY STOP STANDBY indicator Standard size M size Mini size Loaded cassette position With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button. The control panel lifts up and the cassette compartment opens. Load a cassette in the direction shown in the figure.
  • Page 43 To eject the cassette With the unit powered on, press the EJECT button. The control panel lifts up and the cassette compartment opens. Remove the cassette and close the control panel. Notes • Do not shut the display panel while the control panel is still open. Doing so may damage the lock mechanism of the display panel.

  • Page 44: Recording

    Recording This section describes recording of external input signals using this unit as a recorder. Notes • When two DSR-70A/70AP units are combined, set both REMOTE/ LOCAL switches to LOCAL. • When controlling this unit from the editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to REMOTE.

  • Page 45: Sequential Recording Using Two Units

    Press the REC/SEQ and PLAY buttons at the same time. Recording starts and the POWER indicator turns to red. Press the STOP button to stop recording. If recording continues to the end of the tape, the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops. Sequential Recording Using Two Units When you combine two DSR-70A/70AP units, you can perform sequential recording from one unit to another.

  • Page 46: Parallel Recording Using Two Units

    Recording Insert the cassettes into the recorder and player. Press the recorder side RECORDER button to light the RECORDER indicator on the recorder. Simultaneously press the recorder side ENTRY/SHIFT button, REC/ SEQ button, and PLAY button. The recorder side begins recording. The STANDBY indicator of the player goes out.
  • Page 47 For more information about equipment/signal connections and basic settings for two-unit parallel recording, see “Connections for Parallel Recording Using Two Units” (page 129). Perform the following procedure. REC INHI TC SELECT PREROLL REC SEQ EDIT INHI METER LOCAL MENU CH-1/2 REMOTE VITC CH-3/4...

  • Page 48: Two-Input Switched Video Recording (Optional Dsbk-180/180P Required)

    Recording Two-Input Switched Video Recording (Optional DSBK-180/180P Required) With the optional DSBK-180/180P Dual Video Input Board installed, you can record, switching between the video signals output by two cameras. (Audio signals are not switched.) For equipment/signal connections and basic settings, see “Connections for Two- Input Switched Video Recording”...
  • Page 49 Recording procedure Perform the following procedure. LCD monitor REC INHI TC SELECT PREROLL REC SEQ EDIT METER INHI LOCAL MENU CH-1/2 REMOTE VITC CH-3/4 ASSEMBLE INSERT VIDEO AUDIO EJECT PLAY F FWD STOP SERVO STANDBY CH1,1/2 CH2,3/4 AUDIO IN SHUTTLE –...
  • Page 50 Recording To stop recording, press the STOP button. Recording stops. To adjust the output video signal phases When long cables are used to connect two cameras to this unit, a slight shift in phase between the video signals input from the two cameras may result.
  • Page 51 Using the jog/shuttle dial, select the VIDEO PHASE CHECK item on the SYSTEM MENU screen, then press the SET button. The pictures from the two cameras are alternately displayed on the LCD monitor (switched 30 times per second (DSR-70A)/24 times per second (DSR-70AP)).

  • Page 52: Digitally Dubbing Signals In Dvcam Format (Optional Dsbk-140/150/160A Required)

    Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140/150/160A Required) In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also use this unit to digitally dub signals in DVCAM format automatically from the beginning of the tape to the end, through an i.LINK or SDTI(QSDI) interface. When a tape recorded on a DSR-1/1P Digital Videocassette Recorder or DSR-300/300P Digital Camcorder is dubbed, the ClipLink log data held in the cassette memory is also copied.
  • Page 53 On the recorder, hold down the ENTRY/SHIFT button and press the MENU button. The SYSTEM MENU screen appears on the LCD monitor. • SYSTEM MENU screen displayed when using the i.LINK interface (DSBK-140/160A) SYSTEM MENU i.LINK DUBBING • SYSTEM MENU screen displayed when using the SDTI(QSDI) interface (DSBK-150) SYSTEM MENU SDTI DUBBING...
  • Page 54 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140/150/160A Required) Press the SET button. The screen changes as follows, allowing you to select a desired group of items for dubbing. SYSTEM MENU i.LINK DUBBING A/V/TC A/V/TC/CM • A/V: Audio and video •...
  • Page 55 If the cassette memory capacity of the recording tape is not sufficient A message urging you to replace the recording tape by a tape with a larger cassette memory capacity appears. For more information about this, see the next section “If the cassette memory of the recording tape is not large enough.”...
  • Page 56 Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140/150/160A Required) If the cassette memory of the recording tape is not large enough When you insert the recording tape and source tape in this unit and the player, respectively, whereas A/V/TC/CM has been selected as the items for dubbing, their cassette memory contents are checked automatically.

  • Page 57: Playback

    Playback This section describes playback of tapes performed using this unit as a player. Notes • When two DSR-70A/70AP units are combined, set both REMOTE/ LOCAL switches to LOCAL. • When controlling this unit from the editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to REMOTE.

  • Page 58: Playback Operation

    Playback Playback Operation LEVEL knob AUDIO INPUT PRESET PLAY F FWD STOP SERVO STANDBY VARIABLE AUDIO PB AUDIO CH-1 to CH-4 level adjustment sliders PRESET VARIABLE PB AUDIO PRESET/ VARIABLE switch CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 Press the PLAY button. Playback starts. To adjust speaker/headphones audio level Rotate the LEVEL knob on the front control section.

  • Page 59: Two-Unit Synchronous Playback

    Two-Unit Synchronous Playback Connecting two DSR-70A/70AP units and synchronizing their tape transport, you can carry out two-unit synchronous playback with an accuracy of ±0 frame. For equipment/signal connections and basic settings, see “Connections for Two- Unit Synchronous Playback” (page 131). Perform the following procedure.
  • Page 60 Playback On the recorder, holding down the ENTRY/SHIFT button, press the PREVIEW button. Both the recorder and the player start preroll followed by playback by the two units. When the setup menu item 004 is set to ON and 305 set to ACCUR on the recorder side, the recorder and player tape transports are synchronized during the preroll allowing two-unit synchronous playback with ±0 frame accuracy to start at the player and recorder IN...

  • Page 61: Setting Time Data

    Chapter Time Data and Sub LCD Menu Setting Time Data This unit provides the following timecode functions: To display superimposed text information • Setting, displaying, recording, and playing back timecode and user bit values To display superimposed time data and text •...
  • Page 62 Setting Time Data Information displayed 2 Timecode reader drop-frame mark (for DSR- The figure below shows the time data and operation 70A only) status that can be superimposed. Drop frame mode (factory default setting) Non-drop frame mode 1 Time data type Time data 3 Timecode generator drop-frame mark 2 Timecode reader drop-...

  • Page 63: Setting An Initial Value And Recording Timecode

    Setting an Initial Value and Display Operating mode Recording Timecode Block A Block B CASSETTE OUT Cassette is not loaded TAPE UNTHREAD Tape has not been Set the switches and sub LCD menu items as shown threaded below. STANDBY OFF Standby off mode T.RELEASE Tape tension released...
  • Page 64 Setting Time Data Press the HOLD button. To set user bits The first digit of the time data You can record up to 8 hexadecimal digits of (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in the sub LCD information (date, time, event number, etc.) in the begins to flash.

  • Page 65: Synchronizing The Internal Timecode Generator With An External Signal - External Lock

    • When synchronizing to the time code (VITC) in Synchronizing the Internal an input video signal Timecode Generator With an In the input selection section, select an input External Signal — External Lock video signal containing VITC, then select TC or VITC with extended menu item 613.

  • Page 66: Sub Lcd Menu Display And Settings - Making

    Sub LCD Menu Display and Settings –– Making Operating Mode and Video/Audio Signal Settings The sub LCD menu displayed in the sub LCD allows you to make operating mode and video/audio signal settings for the unit. Sub LCD Menu Home Page and Sub LCD Operation Buttons The home page of the sub LCD menu is displayed when you power the unit on.
  • Page 67 5 Remaining tape time indication 0 Input audio signal indication Displays the remaining tape time (in 2-minute When changing the input audio signal selection, use F3 increments). to highlight this indication, then press the UP button or –: No cassette is loaded. the DOWN button repeatedly so that the indication for When the remaining time falls to 2 minutes or less, the the desired signal appears in the sub LCD.

  • Page 68: Sub Lcd Menu Basic Operations

    Sub LCD Menu Display and Settings – Making Operating Mode and Video/Audio Signal Settings Sub LCD Menu Basic Operations To switch between menu pages For more information about the video and audio settings In addition to the home page, the sub LCD menu has pages, see “Input and Output Settings for Video and Audio pages that allow you to make settings for input and Signals”...
  • Page 69 To select an item Display the page that contains the item you want to select, then press F1 to F4, that is located in the same column as the item. The selected item is highlighted. Press the button repeatedly until the item that you want to select is highlighted.

  • Page 70: Input And Output Settings For Video And Audio Signals - Sub Lcd Menu

    Input and Output Settings for Video and Audio Signals –– Sub LCD Menu Using the sub LCD menu, you can make settings Display when the optional DSBK-140/150/ related to the input and output of video and audio 160A board is installed signals.

  • Page 71: Making Settings In The Audio Settings Subpages

    Press the PAGE button. Audio settings page 1-3 An audio settings subpage (input mixing page) LINE OUT MONI.VR MONITOR [AU-1-3] appears as shown below. CH-1/2 METER 2/48k BATT 00 : 35 : 09 : 04 EDIT MIX OFF 1+2c1 1+2c2 /OUT PAGE Item...

  • Page 72: Making Settings In The Video Settings Page

    Input and Output Settings for Video and Audio Signals –– Sub LCD Menu Input mixing settings page Item Setting By pressing F1 to F3, you can make the following MONITOR When composite video (CMPST) has been three settings for mixing of input signals in audio selected for input, select the E-E signal for output to the LCD monitor of the unit.

  • Page 73: General Settings Pages Of The Sub Lcd Menu

    General Settings Pages of the Sub LCD Menu There are general settings pages (1) and (2). General settings page (1) 1 PRESET/REGEN (regenerate) setting 2 F-RUN/R-RUN (free-run/rec-run) setting 3 DF/NDF (drop-frame/non-drop-frame) setting (for DSR-70A only) TC GENERATOR 4 VITC setting PRESET F-RUN VITC ON...
  • Page 74 MAIN: The LCD monitor backlight power is For more information about the special battery mount, controlled by the LIGHT switch. The sub LCD contact an Anton Bauer agent or your Sony dealer. backlight power is continually on. SUB: The sub LCD backlight power is controlled by the LIGHT switch.

  • Page 75: Sequence Of Editing Operations

    Chapter Editing Sequence of Editing Operations The following is a typical sequence of cut editing operations carried out using two DSR-70A/70AP units as a pair of player and recorder. Sequence of Operations “Settings for Editing” (page 76) Making necessary settings “Handling Cassettes”...

  • Page 76: Settings For Editing

    Settings for Editing Settings for Editing When using two units of the DSR-70A/70AP as a pair Check Indication/What to do See for details of recorder and player in an editing system, set the Enough Check the remaining “ 6 Remaining recorder and player as follows.
  • Page 77 Input video signal Selectable audio recording mode Indication in Selectable video signals indication in the (Input connectors) the sub LCD sub LCD Two-channel, 48-kHz recording mode 2/48k Composite signals (VIDEO INPUT) CMPST Four-channel, 32-kHz recording mode 4/32k S-video signal (S VIDEO IN) S VIDEO Notes i.LINK (DV) signals (DV IN/OUT...

  • Page 78: Player Settings

    Settings for Editing Player Settings Make settings as follows. POWER indicator LOCAL REMOTE Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to REMOTE. Set the POWER switch to ON, then make the following checks. When the unit is powered, the POWER indicator lights and the sub LCD home page appears in the sub LCD.

  • Page 79: Selecting An Edit Mode

    Selecting an Edit Mode When you use two DSR-70A/70AP units, you can do Press the RECORDER button on the recorder two types of editing: assemble editing and insert control panel. editing. This section provides an outline of each type and explains how to select an edit mode. The RECORDER indicator lights.
  • Page 80 Selecting an Edit Mode Press the RECORDER button on the recorder control panel. The RECORDER indicator lights. Press one or more of the INSERT buttons on the recorder control panel to select the signals you want to insert. The corresponding INSERT indicators light. To cancel the selection of a signal Press the corresponding INSERT button again to turn the corresponding indicator off.

  • Page 81: Finding Edit Points -Search

    Finding Edit Points —Search Switching from variable speed to shuttle Playback in search mode using the jog and shuttle dials mode allows finding edit points quickly. Press the search button for 1 or more seconds. Jog mode Playback speed is determined by the rotation speed of To switch between normal playback and the jog dial between ±1 times normal speed.

  • Page 82: Setting Edit Points

    Setting Edit Points Selecting an Edit Mode In editing operations, there are four edit points: an IN For details, see “To set audio IN points separately from video IN points (audio split editing)” (page 83). point and an OUT point on the recorder side, and an IN point and an OUT point on the player side.

  • Page 83: Checking Edit Points

    To set audio IN points separately from To display the duration between two edit video IN points (audio split editing) points In insert editing, press the AUDIO IN button together From among the recorder side and player side IN with the ENTRY/SHIFT button at the point you want buttons (or AUDIO IN buttons) and OUT buttons, to set as the audio IN point.

  • Page 84: Previewing Edit Results

    Selecting an Edit Mode Setting Edit Points The tape runs to the preroll point, located in advance To cue up an edit point of the edit start point by the specified amount of time, and then stops. Press and hold the recorder side or player side IN or OUT button, and press the recorder or player PREROLL button while holding the IN or OUT Previewing Edit Results...

  • Page 85: Modifying Edit Points

    To modify edit points slightly Modifying Edit Points Proceed as follows. Once you set edit points, you can delete them or modify them as required in units of one frame. When edit points have been set incorrectly, for example when an OUT point is located before an IN point or when the durations of editing segments on the player and recorder do no match, the DELETE buttons flash to alert you that a preview or edit cannot be...

  • Page 86: Executing An Edit

    Executing an Edit Outline of Editing Operations The figure below shows how the recorder and player operate during edit. Tape transport Preroll point Postroll point IN point OUT point Recorder Preroll Postroll Assemble editing Over Play- recording back Insert editing Stop Player Time flow...

  • Page 87: Redoing An Edit

    The AUTO EDIT button is lit during an edit. It goes Press the recorder side DELETE button together out when the edit finishes. with the ENTRY/SHIFT button. To stop an edit Modify the edit points. Press the ENTRY/SHIFT button together with the OUT button.
  • Page 88 Executing an Edit To display the edit list Press the TRIM–/LIST button. EDIT LIST The edit list appears on the LCD monitor. You can scroll the edit list by rotating the jog/shuttle VIDEO A1 A2 A3 A4 TC SPEED+0.12 dial. R IN 00:12:34:01 OUT00:12:43:10 AI 00:12:30:00...

  • Page 89: Dmc Editing

    DMC Editing You can perform variable-speed editing by controlling the playback speed of the player from the recorder. This type of editing is called DMC (dynamic motion control) editing. Overview of DMC Editing Requirements for DMC editing Tape movement during DMC editing DMC editing is possible in either assemble or insert During DMC editing, the tape moves as shown in the edit mode, but is not possible when executing an audio...

  • Page 90: Setting Edit Points And Playback Speeds

    DMC Editing Press the PLAYER/DMC button and set the IN Setting Edit Points and Playback point for the player. Speeds Note Perform the following procedure. You cannot set an OUT point for the player. Set the initial playback speed by rotating the shuttle dial while holding down the PLAYER/ DMC button together with the ENTRY/SHIFT button.

  • Page 91: Executing Dmc Editing

    To redo the storing of speed variation Holding down the ENTRY/SHIFT button and PLAYER/DMC button, press the PREVIEW button. This erases the speed variation data stored in step 9 of the foregoing procedure. You can then redo step 9 of the procedure.

  • Page 92: Special Editing

    Special Editing This section explains the following kinds of editing. chapter, illustrations of a pair of DSR-70A/70AP units • Quick editing (player and recorder) combined using the optional • Continuous editing BKNW-225 Docking Kit are used (see page 134) . In •...

  • Page 93: Continuous Editing

    While monitoring the player video and audio, To edit even more quickly when you reach the point you want to set as the OUT point, press the player side or recorder side Stop the tapes at the points where you want to set OUT button together with the ENTRY/SHIFT the recorder side and player side IN points.

  • Page 94: Manual Editing

    Special Editing To stop an edit To abort an edit Press the ENTRY/SHIFT button together with the Press the STOP button on the recorder. OUT button. The edit ends, and the point where you pressed the buttons becomes the OUT point. Manual Editing Perform manual editing using the recorder.

  • Page 95: Cliplink Operation

    Chapter ClipLink Operation Overview of ClipLink Operation The ClipLink function provides the following. Notes • Displaying ClipLink log data • For a tape on which index pictures are already • Cueing up to Mark IN/OUT points and cue points recorded, you cannot change any ClipLink log data •...

  • Page 96: Displaying Cliplink Log Data

    Displaying ClipLink Log Data To display ClipLink log data, hold down the ENTRY/ Detailed Data Display SHIFT button and press the TRIM –/LIST button. To check more details related to the data item selected on the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows. TRIM–/LIST button –...

  • Page 97: Cuing Up To Mark In/Out And Cue Points

    Cuing Up to Mark IN/OUT and Cue Points This exits from the ClipLink log data list and cues Cuing Up to Any Desired up to the selected position. Position To cue up to the point specified by the data item Cuing Up to Adjacent Mark IN/ selected on the ClipLink log data list, proceed as Cue Points...

  • Page 98: Rewriting Cliplink Log Data

    Rewriting ClipLink Log Data You can rewrite the reel number, Mark IN/OUT points Hold down the search button and turn the jog/ and OK/NG status included in the ClipLink log data. shuttle dial to change the digit indicated by an arrow (o).

  • Page 99: Changing The Ok/Ng Status

    Using the jog/shuttle dial, move the selection mark Changing the OK/NG Status (asterisk) to the desired data item on the ClipLink log data list. To change the OK/NG status of the data item selected on the ClipLink log data list, proceed as follows. The Mark IN point address is stored as the IN point and the Mark OUT point address is stored as the OUT point.
  • Page 100 Rewriting ClipLink Log Data Hold down the STOP button and press the SET button. This returns to the original ClipLink log data list. Note If you carry out step 5 skipping step 4, the original ClipLink log data list appears again on the monitor and, in this case, the OK/NG status is not rewritten.

  • Page 101: Adding To/Deleting From Cliplink Log Data

    Adding to/Deleting From ClipLink Log Data You can add new Mark IN/OUT point data to the Holding down the ENTRY/SHIFT button, press ClipLink log data or delete Mark IN/OUT point data the TRIM+/MARK button. from the ClipLink log data. The ENTRY/SHIFT button goes out, and the Mark IN point and Mark OUT point data is added to the end of the existing ClipLink log data.
  • Page 102 Adding to/Deleting From ClipLink Log Data Holding down the DELETE button, press the TRIM+/MARK button. The specified data disappears from the ClipLink log data list. Holding down the ENTRY/SHIFT button, press the TRIM+/MARK button. Note If you exit from the ClipLink log data list skipping step 3, the previous data is restored.

  • Page 103: Automatically Creating New Cliplink Log Data

    Automatically Creating New ClipLink Log Data To erase ClipLink log data When the setup menu item 129 (CLIPLINK) is set to After displaying the ClipLink log data list, proceed as ON, you can automatically create new Mark IN/OUT follows. points during recording or editing operation. For information about how to operate the setup menu, see Chapter 7 “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 105: Setup Menu

    Chapter Setup Menu Menu System Configuration For detailed information about menu operation relating to The menu system of this unit comprises the basic the digital hours meter, see “Digital hours meter” (page menu and extended menu. 138). • Basic menu This menu is used to make settings relating, for •...
  • Page 106 Basic Menu Items in the basic menu Item number Item name Settings PREROLL TIME 0S... 5S ...30S: Set the preroll time to between 0 and 30 seconds in steps of 1 second. A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when using this unit for editing. CHARACTER Adjust the horizontal screen position of the character information (as a hexadecimal H-POSITION...
  • Page 107 Items in the basic menu (continued) Item number Item name Settings CHARACTER V- Determine the vertical size of character information (timecode, etc.) which is SIZE superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector and displayed on the LCD monitor. ×1: Standard size ×2: 2 times standard size SEQUENTIAL...

  • Page 108: Basic Menu Operations

    Basic Menu Basic Menu Operations Changing the currently displayed menu item This section describes the basic menu displays and how to change the settings. Displaying the menus LCD monitor Jog and shuttle dials Sub LCD MENU Turn the jog or shuttle dial depending on the current MENU button search mode (indicated by JOG/SHUTTLE indicators).
  • Page 109 Changing a menu item setting value Resetting the menu settings to their factory default values To change the setting value of the currently displayed menu item use the following procedure. LCD monitor MENU RESET button MENU SET button MENU button Set the MENU button.
  • Page 110 Basic Menu Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B14) This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks” numbered 1 to 4. Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required.

  • Page 111: Extended Menu

    Extended Menu Items in the Extended Menu The extended menu contains the following items. In the Settings column of the table, the factory default settings are underlined. Menu items in the 100s, relating to the control panels Item number Item name Settings SELECTION FOR Select how the unit enters the search mode.
  • Page 112 Extended Menu Menu items in the 100s, relating to the control panels (continued) Item number Item name Settings KEY INHIBIT Select which switches and buttons can be operated when the KEY INH in the sub LCD SWITCH menu is set to ON. The following sub-items control different sets of switches and EFFECTIVE AREA buttons independently.
  • Page 113 Menu items in the 300s, relating to editing operations Item number Item name Settings Select the playback speed range when carrying out playback in variable speed mode VAR SPEED from a remote control unit connected to the REMOTE-IN connector or REMOTE-OUT RANGE FOR connector.
  • Page 114 Extended Menu Menu items in the 300s, relating to editing operations (continued) Item number Item name Settings AUTOMATIC IN Select whether or not to automatically set the OUT point of the previous edit as the next ENTRY AFTER IN point at the end of an automatic edit. AUTO EDIT OFF : No automatic setting.
  • Page 115 Menu items in the 600s, relating to the time code generator Item number Item name Settings VITC POSITION Select a line to insert the VITC in. SEL-1 12H ... 16H ... 20H: Select any line from 12 to 20. (DSR-70A) 9H ...
  • Page 116 Extended Menu Menu items in the 600s, relating to the time code generator (continued) Item number Item name Settings TC OUTPUT Select the timecode output mode for output from the TC OUT connector in E-E mode. PHASE IN EE MUTE: Mute the output. MODE THRU: Output the timecode input to the TC IN connector as it is.
  • Page 117 Items 715 to 723 : Settings for controlling the video processing system according to the menu settings. Item number Item name Settings VIDEO GAIN Adjust the video output level. CONTROL Default value: 200H CHROMA GAIN Adjust the chroma output level. CONTROL Default value: 200H CHROMA PHASE...
  • Page 118 Extended Menu Menu items in the 800s, relating to audio control (continued) Item number Item name Settings INTERNAL AUDIO Select the operation of the internal audio test signal generator. SIGNAL SILNC: Silent signal. GENERATOR 1kHz : 1-kHz, –20 dB FS sine wave signal. When you select SG as the audio input in the input selection section of the upper control panel, the audio test signal generated by the internal audio test signal generator is input.

  • Page 119: Extended Menu Operations

    When the desired setting value is displayed, press Extended Menu Operations the SET button. To use the extended menu, set basic menu item 099 This saves the new setting value, and the menu MENU GRADE to ENHAN beforehand. display disappears. In the extended menu, you can carry out the same To abandon making a change operations as in the basic menu except setting of sub-...

  • Page 121: Connections And Settings

    Chapter Connections and Settings Reference Video Signals for Analog Signal Editing In order to provide stable video and audio signals for analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base REF. VIDEO IN connector and 75 Ω termination switch corrector (TBC) to operate correctly.

  • Page 122: Connections For Cut Editing Using Two Dsr-70A/70Ap Units - I.link Connections (Optional Dsbk-140/160A Required)

    Connections for Cut Editing Using Two DSR-70A/ 70AP Units — i.LINK Connections (Optional DSBK-140/ 160A Required) For a cut editing system using two DSR-70A/70AP Note units with an i.LINK interface, the following figure In this case, both of the recorder and player require the shows an example of the connections.

  • Page 123: Connections For Digital Nonlinear Editing Using Sdti (Qsdi) Interface (Optional Dsbk-150 Required)

    Connections for Digital Nonlinear Editing Using SDTI (QSDI) Interface (Optional DSBK-150 Required) This unit can be connected to an ES-7 EditStation to The following is a connection diagram for digital non- configure a digital non-linear editing system. Using the linear editing system in which this unit serves as the SDTI (QSDI) interface, you can transfer video, audio, recorder.

  • Page 124: Connections For Cut Editing Using Sdi Interface (Optional Dsbk-160A Required)

    Connections for Cut Editing Using SDI Interface (Optional DSBK-160A Required) For a cut editing system using this unit together with a Note DNW-A25/A25P Betacam SX VCR using an SDI In this case, the DSBK-160A SDI/i.LINK/DV Iuput/ connection, the following figure shows an example of Output Board is required.

  • Page 125: Settings On Editing Control Units

    For RM-450CE (PAL) Settings on Editing Control Units Set the VCR constants as follows. Make the following settings according to the editor • Left DIP switch model. Switch No. Setting OFF — — OFF — — — — For FXE-100/120 (NTSC) •...

  • Page 126: Connections For Component Analog Recording (Optional Dsbk-170 Required)

    Connections for Component Analog Recording (Optional DSBK-170 Required) The following shows connections for a system in Note which analog playback signals from another recorder In this case, the DSBK-170 Analog Component Iuput/ or player are recorded on the DSR-70A/70AP. In this Output Board is required.

  • Page 127: Connections For Sequential Recording Using Two Units

    Connections for Sequential Recording Using Two Units The following shows connections for sequential For information about how to carry out two-unit sequential recording, see “Sequential Recording Using Two Units” recording using two DSR-70A/70AP units. You can (page 45). carry out two-unit sequential recording by inputting analog composite video signals and analog audio signals in the following two ways.

  • Page 128: Switch

    Connections for Sequential Recording Using Two Units Connections for sequential recording made by inputting external video and audio signals to the player and inputting the video and audio signals output from the player to the recorder Audio signal Video signal AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 129: Connections For Parallel Recording Using Two Units

    Connections for Parallel Recording Using Two Units The following shows connections for parallel For information about how to carry out two-unit parallel recording, see “Parallel Recording Using Two Units” (page recording using two DSR-70A/70AP units. 46). In the following, the controlling unit is referred to as the recorder and the controlled unit as the player.
  • Page 130 Connections for Parallel Recording Using Two Units Inputting the timecode generated by the recorder to the player Audio signal Audio signal Video signal Video signal AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT INPUT INPUT CH-1 CH-1 TC IN TC OUT REMOTE REMOTE DSR-70A/70AP (player) DSR-70A/70AP (recorder)

  • Page 131: Connections For Two-Unit Synchronous Playback

    Connections for Two-Unit Synchronous Playback The following shows connections for synchronous For information about how to carry out two-unit synchronous playback, see “Two-Unit Synchronous playback using two DSR-70A/70AP units. Playback” (page 59). In the following, the controlling unit is referred to as the recorder and the controlled unit as the player.

  • Page 132: Connections For Two-Input Switched Video Recording (Optional Dsbk-180/180P Required)

    Connections for Two-Input Switched Video Recording (Optional DSBK-180/180P Required) You can use the DSR-70A/70AP in combination with Note two DSR-300/300P or other camcorders, for two-input In this case, the DSBK-180/180P Dual Video Iuput switched video recording. Board is required. The following figure shows the connections in this case.

  • Page 133: Connections For Digitally Dubbing Signals In Dvcam Format (Optional Dsbk-140/150/160A Required)

    Connections for Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM Format (Optional DSBK-140/150/160A Required) the i.LINK interface (DSBK-140 or DSBK-160A) You can use this unit to digitally dub signals in DVCAM format automatically from the beginning of Make the same connections and settings as described in the section “Connections for Cut Editing Using Two the tape to the end, through an i.LINK or SDTI(QSDI) DSR-70A/70AP Units”...

  • Page 134: Combining Two Vcrs

    Combining Two VCRs The following figure shows how to combine two Caution VCRs using the optional BKNW-225 Docking Kit. If you combine two units or separate the combined units incorrectly, the units may fall down and cause For more information, refer to the operation guide for the body injury.

  • Page 135: Using The Shoulder Belt

    Using the Shoulder Belt The following figures show how to fit the supplied To remove the shoulder belt shoulder belt. Caution While pressing down the indication PRESS, If you fit the shoulder belt incorrectly, the unit may fall move the clip downwards to release it. down and cause body injury.

  • Page 137: Condensation

    Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Condensation If condensation occurs while the unit is If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to warm operating: location, or if you use it in a very humid place, The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN moisture from the air may condense on the head drum.

  • Page 138: Periodic Maintenance

    LCD monitor modes, about the operational history of the unit. Use it and sub LCD. as a guide in scheduling periodic maintenance. For periodic maintenance, cousult your Sony dearler. LCD monitor Display modes of the digital hours meter H01: OPERATION mode...

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    If an alarm message appears on the monitor (this unit’s malfunctioning, please check the following before LCD monitor or the video monitor connected to this contacting your Sony dealer. unit) or in the sub LCD, or if the unit appears to be Tape problems...
  • Page 140 Troubleshooting Monitor problems Symptom Cause Remedy Data is not superimposed on The sub LCD menu item CHARACTER Set the sub LCD menu item CHARACTER to ON. the monitor screen. is set to OFF. Monitor is not connected to the VIDEO Connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector of this (SUPER) connector.

  • Page 141: Error Messages

    Error Messages This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function Note that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an To display error messages on the monitor screen, set abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor the sub LCD menu item CHARACTER to ON. screen and indicates an error code in the sub LCD.
  • Page 142 REF NON-STD REF. VIDEO. Abnormal settings selected in setup menu. Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your ILL. SETUP Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections. Audio mixing mode cannot be changed — REC mode! during recording.
  • Page 143 Alarm messages and associated directions (Continued) Alarm message on monitor screen Direction Alarm message on sub Cause No cassette in VTR. Load a cassette. No Cass.! Rec inhibit mode is selected. Set the REC INHI switch on the control panel to REC INHI.! OFF.

  • Page 145: Specifications

    Appendixes Specifications General Power requirements 12 V DC Power consumption 46 W (with no optional boards installed) DSBK-140: 2.2 W DSBK-150: 3 W DSBK-160A: 5 W DSBK-170: 0 W DSBK-180: 5 W 149 (5 211 (8 Operating temperature 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) Storage temperature –20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to +140˚F) Humidity...
  • Page 146 Specifications Video performance Input connectors Band width Composite (DSR-70A): Digital input 30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) DV IN/OUT (When using optional DSBK-140 or Composite (DSR-70AP): DSBK-160A board) 6-pin IEEE1394 connector ×1 25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) S-Video (DSR-70A): SDTI (QSDI) IN (When using optional DSBK-150 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0dB (Y),...
  • Page 147 Headphone output Output connectors Stereo phone jack ×1, –∞ to HEADPHONES –20 dBu, 8 Ω, unbalanced Digital output DV IN/OUT (When using optional DSBK-140 or Timecode output DSBK-160A board) BNC type ×1, SMPTE (DSR-70A)/ TC OUT 6-pin IEEE1394 connector ×1 EBU (DSR-70AP) SDTI (QSDI) OUT (When using optional DSBK-150 2.2 Vp-p±3.0 dB, 600 Ω,...
  • Page 148 Specifications Related products DNW-A25/A25P Betacam SX Digital Videocassette Recorder ES-7 EditStation DSR-300/300P Digital Camcorder Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note on liquid crystal display panel (LCD monitor) The liquid crystal display fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%.

  • Page 149: Cliplink Tm Guide

    ClipLink Guide Next, begin rough editing by viewing the Index What Is ClipLink? Pictures on the EditStation’s GUI display and rearranging them as you wish. This eliminates the The ClipLink function greatly improves the difficult work of matching up a handwritten shot list efficiency of the video production process as a whole with recorded scenes.

  • Page 150: Example System Configuration And Operation Flow

    ClipLink Guide Example System Configuration and Operation Flow The following illustration shows an example system configuration for using the ClipLink function and a typical ClipLink operation flow. Shooting DVCAM standard cassette or DVCAM mini cassette DVCAM camcorder (DSR- Index Pictures: recorded on 130/130P/300/ tape 300P/500WS/...

  • Page 151: Data Generated When Shooting

    Data Generated When Shooting The following describes the kinds of data that is generated when using the ClipLink function. Index Pictures When shooting, a single-frame image from the Mark IN point at the start of each scene is recorded as a still Index Picture picture into the DSR-1/1P’s internal memory.
  • Page 152 ClipLink Guide How to record ClipLink log data The following describes how to record the various Cue point time codes ClipLink log data items. This type of data is especially useful when shooting scenes that may contain unexpected events, such as OK/NG status when shooting for sports coverage or documentaries.
  • Page 153 Time codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT points There is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN/ OUT time codes recorded in the cassette memory, as shown in the figure below. The frame digit is incremented at each Mark IN point and is decremented at each Mark OUT point.

  • Page 154: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Assemble editing Drop frame mode Loading Editing in which new video/audio is added Time code runs at 30 frames/sec. The Also called “threading.” To pull the tape in sequence to the end of existing recorded NTSC system, however, runs at about out of the cassette case, thread it along the video/audio.
  • Page 155 Reference video signal Setup (for DSR-70) Synchronization A video signal which contains a sync The difference between the reference black In video editing, alignment of the position signal or sync and burst signals, used as a level and the blanking level of a composite and speed of player and recorder VCRs reference for synchronization of video signal.
  • Page 156 Glossary Unthreading See “Unloading.” User bits These are also referred to as “user’s bits.” The user bits are a 32-bit segment of the timecode recording area. The user can select what to record in this segment and how to use the recorded data. For example, it can be used to record date information in addition to the timecode data or ID numbers for tape reels or...

  • Page 157: Index

    Index CHROMA knob 26 Display panel 18 CHROMA PHASE knob 27 DMC editing 12, 89 AC power 36 ClipLink 13 DSBK-140 14, 31 adding mark IN/OUT points 101 AC-DN2A/DN2B 37 DSBK-150 14, 31 adding/deleting log data 101 AC-550/550CE 37 DSBK-160A 15, 31 automatically creating new log data AGC 70 DSBK-170 15, 31...
  • Page 158 Index Head cleaning 137 NO EDIT indication 67 Quick editing 92 HEADPHONES jack 27 HOLD button 18 OK/NG status 99 Rear panel 28 Operating mode settings 66 REC INHI indicator 21 i.LINK (DV) 12 Optional boards 14 REC INHI switch 23 i.LINK connections 122 Optional board fitting port 30 REC/SEQ button 21...
  • Page 159 Shoulder belt 135 Shuttle dial 22 UP and DOWN buttons 19 Shuttle mode 81 UP/DOWN buttons 66 Special editing 92 continuous editing 93 User bits 64 manual editing 94 quick editing 92 Specifications 145 Split editing 13 Variable speed mode 81 STANDBY indicator 22 Video input/output settings 70...
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