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TaTbalebolfeCoonfteCntos ntents Chapter1 Overview Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 3 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Features 6 (GB) DVCAM Format 6 (GB) Other Features 7 (GB) Location and Function of Parts 8 (GB) Front Panel 8 (GB) Rear Panel 11 (GB) Supplied Remote Commander 13 (GB) Notes on Video Cassettes 15 (GB) Preparations 17 (GB) Power Preparations 17 (GB) Inserting/Ejecting...
TaTbalebolfeCoonfteCntos ntents Chapter1 Overview Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 3 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Features 6 (GB) DVCAM Format 6 (GB) Other Features 7 (GB) Location and Function of Parts 8 (GB) Front Panel 8 (GB) Rear Panel 11 (GB) Supplied Remote Commander 13 (GB) Notes on Video Cassettes 15 (GB) Preparations 17 (GB) Power Preparations 17 (GB) Inserting/Ejecting...
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Chapter 4 Maintenance Appendix Troubleshooting 50 (GB) Alarm Messages 51 (GB) Notes on Use 52 (GB) Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format 55 (GB) Specifications 58 (GB) Glossary 60 (GB) Index 61 (GB) GB English 5 Table of Contents (GB)
Chapter 4 Maintenance Appendix Troubleshooting 50 (GB) Alarm Messages 51 (GB) Notes on Use 52 (GB) Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format 55 (GB) Specifications 58 (GB) Glossary 60 (GB) Index 61 (GB) GB English 5 Table of Contents (GB)
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... professional editing. Wide track pitch The recording track pitch is not available.) 6 (GB) Chapter 1 Overview Thanks to this feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of quality. The unit can also record in DV format (SP mode only). (Recording/... luminance signals (component video). High picture quality, high stability Video signals are encoded and compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and superb picture quality. Features Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The DSR-11 is digital, multi-...
... professional editing. Wide track pitch The recording track pitch is not available.) 6 (GB) Chapter 1 Overview Thanks to this feature, the DVCAM format sufficiently meets the reliability and precision requirements of quality. The unit can also record in DV format (SP mode only). (Recording/... luminance signals (component video). High picture quality, high stability Video signals are encoded and compressed to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and superb picture quality. Features Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The DSR-11 is digital, multi-...
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... and mini-size DVCAM or DV cassettes. • According to cassette size, the position of the reel drive plate changes automatically. • The maximum recording/playback times are trademarks of Sony 7 Chapter 1... control unit, the DSRM20 (not supplied). High-speed search function When you use an editing controller or the optional remote control unit (DSRM-20), the unit has a picture search... cause and a recovery method as a message superimposed on the unit allows input of analog video signals in forward and reverse directions. and are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40...
... and mini-size DVCAM or DV cassettes. • According to cassette size, the position of the reel drive plate changes automatically. • The maximum recording/playback times are trademarks of Sony 7 Chapter 1... control unit, the DSRM20 (not supplied). High-speed search function When you use an editing controller or the optional remote control unit (DSRM-20), the unit has a picture search... cause and a recovery method as a message superimposed on the unit allows input of analog video signals in forward and reverse directions. and are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40...
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... SET menu, see the picture as the cassette is playing back a tape recorded in DVCAM format. When the REC MODE on the VTR SET menu is set to PAL. • the unit is in the EE mode and PAL formatted video signals are input from the DV IN/OUT connector. • a tape that... the tape transport mode in FF/REW SPD on page 51 (GB). 3 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is playing back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and sound may be distorted. • The unit cannot play...
... SET menu, see the picture as the cassette is playing back a tape recorded in DVCAM format. When the REC MODE on the VTR SET menu is set to PAL. • the unit is in the EE mode and PAL formatted video signals are input from the DV IN/OUT connector. • a tape that... the tape transport mode in FF/REW SPD on page 51 (GB). 3 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is playing back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and sound may be distorted. • The unit cannot play...
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..., see "CM SET menu" on page 46 (GB). • When the unit is in the DVCAM format turns to a remote control unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) for a short time at the beginning... CONTROL switch on the Remote Commander to OFF. - The tape transport control buttons may be recorded on the OTHERS menu. To connect a VCR equipped with both picture and sound will be discontinuous...the power of the switch setting, both NTSC and PAL color system recordings, the following operations. - Before inputting NTSC or PAL formatted analog video signals, set the switch to NTSC. • The color system of...
..., see "CM SET menu" on page 46 (GB). • When the unit is in the DVCAM format turns to a remote control unit (DSRM-20, not supplied) for a short time at the beginning... CONTROL switch on the Remote Commander to OFF. - The tape transport control buttons may be recorded on the OTHERS menu. To connect a VCR equipped with both picture and sound will be discontinuous...the power of the switch setting, both NTSC and PAL color system recordings, the following operations. - Before inputting NTSC or PAL formatted analog video signals, set the switch to NTSC. • The color system of...
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... while pointing the Remote Commander toward this unit during recording or in the DVCAM format. 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons Press these buttons. if you press a counter reset button on a Sony remote commander while pointing it toward a Sony device other than normal with these buttons to search for...reset to zero. • This button functions only when the unit or other Sony device is set to VTR 4; - Notes • When the command mode of a Sony device / remote commander is recording in the recording pause mode. For details, see "Searching using the search function. Chapter 1 Overview...
... while pointing the Remote Commander toward this unit during recording or in the DVCAM format. 2 SEARCH SELECT buttons Press these buttons. if you press a counter reset button on a Sony remote commander while pointing it toward a Sony device other than normal with these buttons to search for...reset to zero. • This button functions only when the unit or other Sony device is set to VTR 4; - Notes • When the command mode of a Sony device / remote commander is recording in the recording pause mode. For details, see "Searching using the search function. Chapter 1 Overview...
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... and Recording 2 Chapter Playback and Recording Notes on Video Cassettes Usable cassettes Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM cassettes with this digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes so that you can record your one-time events in the highest quality. Mini DVCAM cassette DVCAM cassette 15 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording (GB) The PDV-184 can record programs for 184 minutes (DVCAM format...
... and Recording 2 Chapter Playback and Recording Notes on Video Cassettes Usable cassettes Use Standard-DVCAM cassettes or Mini-DVCAM cassettes with this digital videocassette recorder using DVCAM cassettes so that you can record your one-time events in the highest quality. Mini DVCAM cassette DVCAM cassette 15 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording (GB) The PDV-184 can record programs for 184 minutes (DVCAM format...
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... that the red portion is mounted on some Standard DVCAM/DV cassettes and Mini DVCAM/Mini DV cassettes. Paper clip, etc. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes on Video Cassettes Cassette memory To save a recording Cassette memory is an optional feature that is hidden. When you record a program, the recording date and time, and the programs' position on...
... that the red portion is mounted on some Standard DVCAM/DV cassettes and Mini DVCAM/Mini DV cassettes. Paper clip, etc. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Notes on Video Cassettes Cassette memory To save a recording Cassette memory is an optional feature that is hidden. When you record a program, the recording date and time, and the programs' position on...
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... be able to a malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc. On playback If you may not be able to record or edit some tapes affected by the difference in format The unit can also record and play back tapes recorded in DVCAM format. Copyright precautions On recording You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this...
... be able to a malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc. On playback If you may not be able to record or edit some tapes affected by the difference in format The unit can also record and play back tapes recorded in DVCAM format. Copyright precautions On recording You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this...
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.... The cassette is facing upward, then insert it . 1 After checking the tape for slack, see "Notes on Video Cassettes" on the procedures required when using a computer as a recorder, refer to another VCR. To pause playback Press the PAUSE button on the unit. To stop playback Press the STOP...Note Do not insert the cassette forcibly. Notes • When this unit is playing back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and sound may be distorted. • This unit cannot play back a tape and ...
.... The cassette is facing upward, then insert it . 1 After checking the tape for slack, see "Notes on Video Cassettes" on the procedures required when using a computer as a recorder, refer to another VCR. To pause playback Press the PAUSE button on the unit. To stop playback Press the STOP...Note Do not insert the cassette forcibly. Notes • When this unit is playing back a part of the tape where the recording format has been changed between the DVCAM format and the DV format, the picture and sound may be distorted. • This unit cannot play back a tape and ...
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... Commander. You can hide the item by a digital camcorder (DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/ PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.). Example Menu setting : CAMERA Display : camera data t no indicator t recording date/time t camera data For details on the DISPLAY SET ...; The data codes are also displayed by the digital camcorder. These data items are useful for normal recording/playback operation. 1 2 3 N 00:12:34:12 122min PHOTO -10 SEARCH % 4 5, 6 7 MANUAL 1 0 0 0 0 ATW F1. 6 1 2 dB DVCAM 8 NS 48K 9 DV I N 0 qa An item with * is shown when a cassette...
... Commander. You can hide the item by a digital camcorder (DSR-200/200P, 200A/200AP, PD100/PD100P, PD100A/ PD100AP, PD150/PD150P, 250/250P, etc.). Example Menu setting : CAMERA Display : camera data t no indicator t recording date/time t camera data For details on the DISPLAY SET ...; The data codes are also displayed by the digital camcorder. These data items are useful for normal recording/playback operation. 1 2 3 N 00:12:34:12 122min PHOTO -10 SEARCH % 4 5, 6 7 MANUAL 1 0 0 0 0 ATW F1. 6 1 2 dB DVCAM 8 NS 48K 9 DV I N 0 qa An item with * is shown when a cassette...
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...on page 51 (GB). 8 DVCAM/DV indicator* In the EE and recording modes, displays the recording format selected in AUDIO MODE on the VTR SET menu. During playback, displays the recording format recorded on the tape. 9 Audio mode indicator* In the EE and recording modes, displays the audio mode ... Caution indicators* Displays a caution. When inputting signals from the DV IN/ OUT connector, displays the audio mode of DVCAM and DV Format" on the tape. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 3 Time code indicator* • Displays the time code. During playback, displays the audio mode...
...on page 51 (GB). 8 DVCAM/DV indicator* In the EE and recording modes, displays the recording format selected in AUDIO MODE on the VTR SET menu. During playback, displays the recording format recorded on the tape. 9 Audio mode indicator* In the EE and recording modes, displays the audio mode ... Caution indicators* Displays a caution. When inputting signals from the DV IN/ OUT connector, displays the audio mode of DVCAM and DV Format" on the tape. Chapter 2 Playback and Recording 3 Time code indicator* • Displays the time code. During playback, displays the audio mode...
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.... 2 Set up the player to play back a tape...to generate the time code in DVCAM format turns to PAL, the ...• Editing is not possible with a tape that is different from that the recording time can ...select switch setting during recording. • If the...and time by the unit while recording in the drop frame mode, set... 12 (GB). Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Settings for PAL formatted signals, set the... (Continued) 37 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording (GB) You can be muted. •...NTSC and for Recording Preparation on the recorder (this unit) Notes • Before recording, set the...
.... 2 Set up the player to play back a tape...to generate the time code in DVCAM format turns to PAL, the ...• Editing is not possible with a tape that is different from that the recording time can ...select switch setting during recording. • If the...and time by the unit while recording in the drop frame mode, set... 12 (GB). Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Settings for PAL formatted signals, set the... (Continued) 37 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording (GB) You can be muted. •...NTSC and for Recording Preparation on the recorder (this unit) Notes • Before recording, set the...
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... SET menu, see "AUDIO SET menu" on this unit. Notes • In the DVCAM format, there are two audio modes, with two channels at 32 kHz. When you are recorded only in 4-channel mode on the INPUT jacks Note Do not change the audio mode selection...and Recording DV: to record input signals from the DV IN/OUT connector S VIDEO: to record input signals from the S VIDEO connector on the INPUT jacks VIDEO: to record input signals from the VIDEO jack on this function.) • During recording, you need another VCR that portion will not be recorded properly. 6 When the player is...
... SET menu, see "AUDIO SET menu" on this unit. Notes • In the DVCAM format, there are two audio modes, with two channels at 32 kHz. When you are recorded only in 4-channel mode on the INPUT jacks Note Do not change the audio mode selection...and Recording DV: to record input signals from the DV IN/OUT connector S VIDEO: to record input signals from the S VIDEO connector on the INPUT jacks VIDEO: to record input signals from the VIDEO jack on this function.) • During recording, you need another VCR that portion will not be recorded properly. 6 When the player is...
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...and Setting Through Menus (GB) DV SP: Records in mind: - If you edit a tape with respect to DV recording depending on this item. you record in playback pause mode for NTSC; The sound ...DVCAM, a tape with rectangles. about 14 times normal speed for a long time, the tape or the video heads may be damaged or the video heads may be some limitations with an invalid format in LP mode of the recording... recording mode between DVCAM and DV (SP mode only). Notes • This unit is not compatible with playing or recording in the DSR-70/70P, DSR-80/80P, DSR-85/85P, DSR-2000...
...and Setting Through Menus (GB) DV SP: Records in mind: - If you edit a tape with respect to DV recording depending on this item. you record in playback pause mode for NTSC; The sound ...DVCAM, a tape with rectangles. about 14 times normal speed for a long time, the tape or the video heads may be damaged or the video heads may be some limitations with an invalid format in LP mode of the recording... recording mode between DVCAM and DV (SP mode only). Notes • This unit is not compatible with playing or recording in the DSR-70/70P, DSR-80/80P, DSR-85/85P, DSR-2000...
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... provided to the unit. HRS METER (page 53 (GB)) Displays the accumulated time counts (by the digital hours meter) in accordance with video and audio signals input from 00:00:00:00. Even if it is once set to EXTERNAL, the setting turns invalid and the unit...to edit or search correctly, depending on the device used . A fully charged internal backup battery can run duration THREADING: Tape unthreading count 49 Chapter 3 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus (GB) At the point that inputting of a signal begins, the time code of that was set in DVCAM format. INTERNAL : Records the...
... provided to the unit. HRS METER (page 53 (GB)) Displays the accumulated time counts (by the digital hours meter) in accordance with video and audio signals input from 00:00:00:00. Even if it is once set to EXTERNAL, the setting turns invalid and the unit...to edit or search correctly, depending on the device used . A fully charged internal backup battery can run duration THREADING: Tape unthreading count 49 Chapter 3 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus (GB) At the point that inputting of a signal begins, the time code of that was set in DVCAM format. INTERNAL : Records the...
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...and insert the one hour. • The cassette is recording an NTSC formatted signal input from the DV IN/OUT connector cannot be recorded. t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette. t Set it straight...the i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied). • The INPUT SELECT selector is a cassette in DVCAM format, even if the TC FORMAT on . Though DV IN TC on the OTHERS menu was set to ...contacting your Sony dealer. It takes time to DV SP. The picture and sound are muted in nondrop frame mode. The NTSC/PAL select switch is recorded in the EE or recording mode. ...
...and insert the one hour. • The cassette is recording an NTSC formatted signal input from the DV IN/OUT connector cannot be recorded. t Clean the video heads using the supplied cleaning cassette. t Set it straight...the i.LINK cable (DV cable) (not supplied). • The INPUT SELECT selector is a cassette in DVCAM format, even if the TC FORMAT on . Though DV IN TC on the OTHERS menu was set to ...contacting your Sony dealer. It takes time to DV SP. The picture and sound are muted in nondrop frame mode. The NTSC/PAL select switch is recorded in the EE or recording mode. ...
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In Lock mode, the sampling frequencies of DVCAM and DV Format The DVCAM format was developed as a more effective than the consumer DV format. Appendix Appendix Compatibility of audio and video are synchronized. The lock mode maintains high compatibility with the higher formats and is more reliable ... unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing. 2) This unit cannot record in DV format with 16 bit - 32 kHz or 44.1 kHz. 3) The user bits cannot be set on editing. Here we explain the DVCAM and DV formats: the differences, compatibility and limitations on ...
In Lock mode, the sampling frequencies of DVCAM and DV Format The DVCAM format was developed as a more effective than the consumer DV format. Appendix Appendix Compatibility of audio and video are synchronized. The lock mode maintains high compatibility with the higher formats and is more reliable ... unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing. 2) This unit cannot record in DV format with 16 bit - 32 kHz or 44.1 kHz. 3) The user bits cannot be set on editing. Here we explain the DVCAM and DV formats: the differences, compatibility and limitations on ...
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... the tape repeatedly (i.e., when editing). Particularly when you use a Mini-DV cassette that you use DVCAM cassettes. Can be played back only when recorded in the LP mode cannot be played by some equipment.) Some DV video equipment may be able to record images in the SP mode.)...DV cassettes can be used on the DVCAM cassette. Tape DV-formatted DVCAM-formatted On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment (Consumer VCR) (This unit) Can be played back. (A tape recorded in the SP mode. Appendix 56 (GB) Appendix Recorder format Cassette format DVCAM (If the REC MODE on the ...
... the tape repeatedly (i.e., when editing). Particularly when you use a Mini-DV cassette that you use DVCAM cassettes. Can be played back only when recorded in the LP mode cannot be played by some equipment.) Some DV video equipment may be able to record images in the SP mode.)...DV cassettes can be used on the DVCAM cassette. Tape DV-formatted DVCAM-formatted On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment (Consumer VCR) (This unit) Can be played back. (A tape recorded in the SP mode. Appendix 56 (GB) Appendix Recorder format Cassette format DVCAM (If the REC MODE on the ...