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... quality. Wide track pitch The recording track pitch is a digital videocassette recorder using 1/4-inch tape. Features Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The DSR-25 is about 15 µm, fully 50 percent wider than the DV format's 10 µm track pitch. Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-25 produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally processing and separating image signals...
... quality. Wide track pitch The recording track pitch is a digital videocassette recorder using 1/4-inch tape. Features Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The DSR-25 is about 15 µm, fully 50 percent wider than the DV format's 10 µm track pitch. Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-25 produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally processing and separating image signals...
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... +1/3time speed and -1/3-time speed. High-speed search function If you use only channel 3 and 4 of the tape recorded in DVCAM format, the audio mode of analog video signals in either color system. This compatibility allows you verify images on the unit allows input of which is 32 kHz.)...over the picture being displayed. This is available only at various playback speeds when in jog mode. Chapter 1 Overview DV format compatibility The unit can perform recording and playback in the DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an image in LP mode is not available.) Digital slow playback...
... +1/3time speed and -1/3-time speed. High-speed search function If you use only channel 3 and 4 of the tape recorded in DVCAM format, the audio mode of analog video signals in either color system. This compatibility allows you verify images on the unit allows input of which is 32 kHz.)...over the picture being displayed. This is available only at various playback speeds when in jog mode. Chapter 1 Overview DV format compatibility The unit can perform recording and playback in the DV-format (SP mode only). (Recording/playing an image in LP mode is not available.) Digital slow playback...
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.... The pictures output in LCD monitor deteriorates with prolonged use the menu items. Also, you cannot adjust the menu items. 3 DISPLAY SELECT selector Selects the data items displayed on a monitor connected to the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors in OUTPUT to be adjusted, consult your Sony dealer. ...items to display the menu. You cannot make two monitors display different data items individually. • The backlight used to the VCR's recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic conversion circuits but instead are displayed, use . MENU: displays the menu. OFF: No data...
.... The pictures output in LCD monitor deteriorates with prolonged use the menu items. Also, you cannot adjust the menu items. 3 DISPLAY SELECT selector Selects the data items displayed on a monitor connected to the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors in OUTPUT to be adjusted, consult your Sony dealer. ...items to display the menu. You cannot make two monitors display different data items individually. • The backlight used to the VCR's recording circuitry do not pass through any magnetic conversion circuits but instead are displayed, use . MENU: displays the menu. OFF: No data...
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... is playing a part of the tape where the format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, or where the color system of the recorded signals has been changed between PAL and NTSC, the picture and sound are not output while the tape is seen in the EE mode). During...; If you set FF/REW SPD on the monitor (you can see the picture as it is rewound to PB, the EE pictures or EE sounds are distorted. • The unit can play back only tapes recorded in the DVCAM format or in FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu. For details on...
... is playing a part of the tape where the format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, or where the color system of the recorded signals has been changed between PAL and NTSC, the picture and sound are not output while the tape is seen in the EE mode). During...; If you set FF/REW SPD on the monitor (you can see the picture as it is rewound to PB, the EE pictures or EE sounds are distorted. • The unit can play back only tapes recorded in the DVCAM format or in FF/REW SPD on the VTR SET menu. For details on...
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... SET menu to SHUTTLEMAX, you can record only in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format. 7 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator Use this button to dub sounds. During this check, the REC indicator lights. For details on the duplicate function, see "DSR-25 time codes" on page 46... details, see "EE/PB SEL" in the stop the operation, press the STOP button. Pressing this button down, the PLAY and REC indicators light and recording starts. Note The unit can display the picture while fast-forwarding the tape. For details, see "EE/PB SEL" in the pause mode. 6 REC...
... SET menu to SHUTTLEMAX, you can record only in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format. 7 AUDIO DUB (audio dubbing) button/indicator Use this button to dub sounds. During this check, the REC indicator lights. For details on the duplicate function, see "DSR-25 time codes" on page 46... details, see "EE/PB SEL" in the stop the operation, press the STOP button. Pressing this button down, the PLAY and REC indicators light and recording starts. Note The unit can display the picture while fast-forwarding the tape. For details, see "EE/PB SEL" in the pause mode. 6 REC...
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... Note If you use a cassette with periods (.) after you have recorded on page 40 (GB). 3 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is being ejected, the indicator flashes. 4 DVCAM indicator Lights when the unit is inside of the unit. If you ...DVCAM indicator NTSC PAL 5 NTSC indicator 6 PAL indicator 0 RESET button 9 COUNTER SELECT selector 8 Time counter display Drop frame indicator 7 Remote control detector 1 END SEARCH button When you can easily find the scene later. Use this button, the unit searches the tape and plays back the last five-second recorded picture...
... Note If you use a cassette with periods (.) after you have recorded on page 40 (GB). 3 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is being ejected, the indicator flashes. 4 DVCAM indicator Lights when the unit is inside of the unit. If you ...DVCAM indicator NTSC PAL 5 NTSC indicator 6 PAL indicator 0 RESET button 9 COUNTER SELECT selector 8 Time counter display Drop frame indicator 7 Remote control detector 1 END SEARCH button When you can easily find the scene later. Use this button, the unit searches the tape and plays back the last five-second recorded picture...
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...have TBC You cannot make two monitors display different data items individually. • If you input the types of video signals shown below, recorded picture, sound and the EE picture output via these connectors are distorted - The audio output level of Parts Chapter 1 Overview Rear Panel 1 OUTPUT connectors... are the same as an analog signal) or during recording, the subcarrier of the EE pictures output via these connectors may be distorted. - When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is set to output analog video and audio signals. Depending on the displayed items, press...
...have TBC You cannot make two monitors display different data items individually. • If you input the types of video signals shown below, recorded picture, sound and the EE picture output via these connectors are distorted - The audio output level of Parts Chapter 1 Overview Rear Panel 1 OUTPUT connectors... are the same as an analog signal) or during recording, the subcarrier of the EE pictures output via these connectors may be distorted. - When the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT selector is set to output analog video and audio signals. Depending on the displayed items, press...
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...intend to set to input/output the digital signal that of the devices you use the S VIDEO connector on the setting of digital signal processing. At the point where the...recorded signals changes, the picture may be distorted or audio noise may be disabled until the tape running is stabilized. • Do not change this switch setting during recording in the DVCAM format is that will be recorded..., set this switch setting, pictures and sounds output from the one recorded on the tape being played back. Use when a device connected to input analog video and audio signals. During audio...
...intend to set to input/output the digital signal that of the devices you use the S VIDEO connector on the setting of digital signal processing. At the point where the...recorded signals changes, the picture may be distorted or audio noise may be disabled until the tape running is stabilized. • Do not change this switch setting during recording in the DVCAM format is that will be recorded..., set this switch setting, pictures and sounds output from the one recorded on the tape being played back. Use when a device connected to input analog video and audio signals. During audio...
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..., when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn the unit off the device and pull out the plug of the corresponding EE pictures are not synchronized. • i.LINK and the i.LINK logo " " are trademarks and indicate that you connect to this unit has a SHUTTLE A/B switching ... Note When using this unit. Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Notes • If video signals have been input to the DV jack and you output these video signals to the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors, the sync and burst of its power cord from the AC outlet beforehand. Notes • ...
..., when you intend to disconnect or reconnect the DV cable, turn the unit off the device and pull out the plug of the corresponding EE pictures are not synchronized. • i.LINK and the i.LINK logo " " are trademarks and indicate that you connect to this unit has a SHUTTLE A/B switching ... Note When using this unit. Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Notes • If video signals have been input to the DV jack and you output these video signals to the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors, the sync and burst of its power cord from the AC outlet beforehand. Notes • ...
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...GB). qa NS (Non standard) audio mode indicator This item is shown when a tape recorded in REC MODE on page 72 (GB). 8 DVCAM/DV indicator In the EE or recording mode, displays the recording format selected in the unlock audio mode is played back or when an unlock mode signal has... -∞· 4·0 3·0 2·0 1·0 0· dB CH1 CH2 CH3 | · CH4 | · (The levels of the picture. 9 Audio mode indicator In the EE or recording mode, displays the audio mode selected in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu. During playback, if the sounds are displayed. The...
...GB). qa NS (Non standard) audio mode indicator This item is shown when a tape recorded in REC MODE on page 72 (GB). 8 DVCAM/DV indicator In the EE or recording mode, displays the recording format selected in the unlock audio mode is played back or when an unlock mode signal has... -∞· 4·0 3·0 2·0 1·0 0· dB CH1 CH2 CH3 | · CH4 | · (The levels of the picture. 9 Audio mode indicator In the EE or recording mode, displays the audio mode selected in AUDIO MODE on the AUDIO SET menu. During playback, if the sounds are displayed. The...
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... some Standard DVCAM cassettes and Mini DVCAM cassettes. The PDV-184 can record programs for 184 minutes and the PDVM-40 can record for 40 minutes (DVCAM format). on Video Cassettes Usable cassettes Cassette memory Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM cassettes with this digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes so that you can get the highest quality pictures with this...
... some Standard DVCAM cassettes and Mini DVCAM cassettes. The PDV-184 can record programs for 184 minutes and the PDVM-40 can record for 40 minutes (DVCAM format). on Video Cassettes Usable cassettes Cassette memory Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM cassettes with this digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes so that you can get the highest quality pictures with this...
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...Connections for dubbing or as a stand-alone videocassette player. DV jack Digital video equipment with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality recording. The same settings and operations apply whether you can configure a digital non-linear editing system. DSR-25 (rear panel) Monitor i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied) ... and Recording (GB) As a result, when you play back a recorded tape on this unit. Set DV EE OUT on the monitor screen. • If no picture appears via DV jacks, you are using the unit for Playback To digital video equipment with a DV jack The video and ...
...Connections for dubbing or as a stand-alone videocassette player. DV jack Digital video equipment with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality recording. The same settings and operations apply whether you can configure a digital non-linear editing system. DSR-25 (rear panel) Monitor i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied) ... and Recording (GB) As a result, when you play back a recorded tape on this unit. Set DV EE OUT on the monitor screen. • If no picture appears via DV jacks, you are using the unit for Playback To digital video equipment with a DV jack The video and ...
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... to the instruction manual of the tape where the recording format has been changed between PAL and NTSC, the picture and sound will be damaged. 2 Press the PLAY button on this unit) Note Various text data are superimposed on the analog video output. For details on checking the tape for slack... into this unit on the video monitor, then set the monitor's input switch according to the instruction manual of your computer or the user's manuals of the tape where the recorded color system has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and sound may be distorted....
... to the instruction manual of the tape where the recording format has been changed between PAL and NTSC, the picture and sound will be damaged. 2 Press the PLAY button on this unit) Note Various text data are superimposed on the analog video output. For details on checking the tape for slack... into this unit on the video monitor, then set the monitor's input switch according to the instruction manual of your computer or the user's manuals of the tape where the recorded color system has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and sound may be distorted....
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...when playing at various speeds. in which they were made. Searching for the beginnings of a Sony device / remote commander is convenient whether or not sounds have cassette memory, you press the... If the unit keeps playing at 1/10 of normal speed in the photo mode with a digital camcorder: Photo search * A function available only on a cassette with the cassette memory If you... the recording formats (DVCAM/DV) or the condition of these buttons, playback continues, frame by frame Fast forward the tape while monitoring pictures Rewind the tape while monitoring pictures Operation Press...
...when playing at various speeds. in which they were made. Searching for the beginnings of a Sony device / remote commander is convenient whether or not sounds have cassette memory, you press the... If the unit keeps playing at 1/10 of normal speed in the photo mode with a digital camcorder: Photo search * A function available only on a cassette with the cassette memory If you... the recording formats (DVCAM/DV) or the condition of these buttons, playback continues, frame by frame Fast forward the tape while monitoring pictures Rewind the tape while monitoring pictures Operation Press...
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DSR-25 (rear panel) Monitor i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied) DV jack Digital video equipment with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality recording. If you want to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the cassette memory, use . • Edit functions are ... tape are not transmitted. However, the contents of the editing software you use the duplicate function. • If no picture appears via DV jacks, you play back a recorded tape on this unit and press the DATA CODE button on the monitor screen. For details on the editing methods used...
DSR-25 (rear panel) Monitor i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied) DV jack Digital video equipment with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality recording. If you want to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the cassette memory, use . • Edit functions are ... tape are not transmitted. However, the contents of the editing software you use the duplicate function. • If no picture appears via DV jacks, you play back a recorded tape on this unit and press the DATA CODE button on the monitor screen. For details on the editing methods used...
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...PAL select switch is different from the VIDEO connector in DVCAM format changes to the non-drop frame mode. DV: to record input signals from the DV jack S VIDEO: to record input signals from the S VIDEO connector in INPUT VIDEO: to record input signals from that portion will be recorded properly. 6 Select the audio mode....to the DV jack, the time code generated by an incorrect operation. Otherwise, noise is output to the picture and sound and that of the switch setting, picture will not be blanked. • When the signals are disabled to prevent the tape running mode from being...
...PAL select switch is different from the VIDEO connector in DVCAM format changes to the non-drop frame mode. DV: to record input signals from the DV jack S VIDEO: to record input signals from the S VIDEO connector in INPUT VIDEO: to record input signals from that portion will be recorded properly. 6 Select the audio mode....to the DV jack, the time code generated by an incorrect operation. Otherwise, noise is output to the picture and sound and that of the switch setting, picture will not be blanked. • When the signals are disabled to prevent the tape running mode from being...
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... 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 62 (GB) Chapter 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus CAMERA: Displays the camera data. Image Sound Time code REC button EE picture of EE sound of the the input image input sound (CH-1/2) a) DUP button b) AUDIO DUB button No button is stopped (unless the cassette has been... tape or when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV. • The color bars are displayed on the LCD monitor or analog video output. • If you record when the color bars are not output even if this item is set to ON. • This item will also be automatically set...
... 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus 62 (GB) Chapter 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus CAMERA: Displays the camera data. Image Sound Time code REC button EE picture of EE sound of the the input image input sound (CH-1/2) a) DUP button b) AUDIO DUB button No button is stopped (unless the cassette has been... tape or when the INPUT SELECT selector is set to DV. • The color bars are displayed on the LCD monitor or analog video output. • If you record when the color bars are not output even if this item is set to ON. • This item will also be automatically set...
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... 63 Chapter 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus (GB) Note The default is M/D/Y for the luminance signals when a tape is displayed on the condition of the picture. • The setting of this item does not affect a signal output via the DV jack. Selects the form of the time displayed on the search... screen or of the data codes and so on the condition of the picture. • The setting of this item does not affect a signal output via the DV jack. VIDEO SET menu Icon/Menu V VIDEO SET Submenu (page) PB YNR PB CNR Setting Switches the noise reduction level for NTSC...
... 63 Chapter 5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus (GB) Note The default is M/D/Y for the luminance signals when a tape is displayed on the condition of the picture. • The setting of this item does not affect a signal output via the DV jack. Selects the form of the time displayed on the search... screen or of the data codes and so on the condition of the picture. • The setting of this item does not affect a signal output via the DV jack. VIDEO SET menu Icon/Menu V VIDEO SET Submenu (page) PB YNR PB CNR Setting Switches the noise reduction level for NTSC...
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...of field 2 is recommended that you edit a tape with an invalid format in the DVCAM format. If you record in the DSR-70/70P, DSR-70A/70AP, DSR-80/ 80P, DSR-85/85P, DSR-1800/1800P, DSR-2000/2000P, etc., there may be automatically switched; Note If you do not need... times normal speed, regardless of the recording. The sound and picture will be recorded unsynchronized. (unlock mode) - VTR SET menu Icon/Menu VTR VTR SET Submenu (page) REC MODE Setting Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and DV (SP mode only). DVCAM : Records in the still mode. There are ...
...of field 2 is recommended that you edit a tape with an invalid format in the DVCAM format. If you record in the DSR-70/70P, DSR-70A/70AP, DSR-80/ 80P, DSR-85/85P, DSR-1800/1800P, DSR-2000/2000P, etc., there may be automatically switched; Note If you do not need... times normal speed, regardless of the recording. The sound and picture will be recorded unsynchronized. (unlock mode) - VTR SET menu Icon/Menu VTR VTR SET Submenu (page) REC MODE Setting Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and DV (SP mode only). DVCAM : Records in the still mode. There are ...
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.... Troubleshooting 6 Chapter Maintenance Troubleshooting Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. It takes time to open the compartment. No picture via the DV jack. t With the unit powered on, wait more...inserted. Reconnect the AC power cord after about one minute and turn on . t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette. • You have tried to ON. The unit will...turned on the screen. No picture. Cause/Remedy • The AC power cord is set to make the unit play back only tapes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the LP mode...
.... Troubleshooting 6 Chapter Maintenance Troubleshooting Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. It takes time to open the compartment. No picture via the DV jack. t With the unit powered on, wait more...inserted. Reconnect the AC power cord after about one minute and turn on . t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette. • You have tried to ON. The unit will...turned on the screen. No picture. Cause/Remedy • The AC power cord is set to make the unit play back only tapes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the LP mode...