Operating Instructions
Page 2
... electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. DSR-45 Serial No Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. •...long periods of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from the apparatus. • Only use this product. Record the serial number in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is not designed as radiators... if you call upon your safety. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. If you install the unit so that may block ...
... electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. DSR-45 Serial No Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. •...long periods of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from the apparatus. • Only use this product. Record the serial number in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is not designed as radiators... if you call upon your safety. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. If you install the unit so that may block ...
Operating Instructions
Page 3
... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with cable television transmission may be contrary to provide reasonable protection...SONY DSR-45 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of such material may cause harmful interference to operate this recorder ...English Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from that may call: Sony's Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800686-SONY (7669) or Write to comply...
... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with cable television transmission may be contrary to provide reasonable protection...SONY DSR-45 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of such material may cause harmful interference to operate this recorder ...English Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from that may call: Sony's Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800686-SONY (7669) or Write to comply...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
... Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Features 9 (GB) DVCAM Format 9 (GB) Other Features 11 (GB) Location and Function of Parts 12 (GB) Front Panel 12 (GB) Rear Panel 20 (GB) Supplied Remote Commander 25 (GB) Displaying Various Data 27 (GB) Notes on Video Cassettes 30 (GB) Inserting...
... Chapter 2 Playback and Recording Chapter 3 Using the Unit as a Player in an Editing System Features 9 (GB) DVCAM Format 9 (GB) Other Features 11 (GB) Location and Function of Parts 12 (GB) Front Panel 12 (GB) Rear Panel 20 (GB) Supplied Remote Commander 25 (GB) Displaying Various Data 27 (GB) Notes on Video Cassettes 30 (GB) Inserting...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals Chapter 5 Duplication and Audio Dubbing Chapter 6 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 7 Maintenance Setting the Time Code and User Bits 58 (GB) Using the Internal Time Code Generator 58 (GB) Synchronizing the Time Codes 62 (GB) Connecting...GB) Menu Contents 78 (GB) Troubleshooting 93 (GB) Alarm Messages 97 (GB) Notes on Use 98 (GB) Notes on the Videocassette Recorder 98 (GB) Cleaning of the Video Heads 98 (GB) Notes on the Video Cassettes 99 (GB) Notes on the LCD Screen 99 (GB) About Moisture Condensation 99 (GB...
Chapter 4 Setting the Time Code and Adjusting the Video Signals Chapter 5 Duplication and Audio Dubbing Chapter 6 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter 7 Maintenance Setting the Time Code and User Bits 58 (GB) Using the Internal Time Code Generator 58 (GB) Synchronizing the Time Codes 62 (GB) Connecting...GB) Menu Contents 78 (GB) Troubleshooting 93 (GB) Alarm Messages 97 (GB) Notes on Use 98 (GB) Notes on the Videocassette Recorder 98 (GB) Cleaning of the Video Heads 98 (GB) Notes on the Video Cassettes 99 (GB) Notes on the LCD Screen 99 (GB) About Moisture Condensation 99 (GB...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
...-generation digital dubbing can be performed with five kinds of professional editing. High picture quality, high stability Video signals are separated into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). High-quality PCM digital audio PCM recording makes for professional use. Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-45/45P produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally...
...-generation digital dubbing can be performed with five kinds of professional editing. High picture quality, high stability Video signals are separated into color difference signals and a luminance signal (component video). High-quality PCM digital audio PCM recording makes for professional use. Offering the DVCAM™ digital recording format, the DSR-45/45P produces stable, superior picture quality by digitally...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
...not supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be adjusted. This unit can output the time code read longitudinal time code (LTC) in the SMPTE format (DSR-45) or EBU format (DSR-45P). While searching for scenes, you use both forward and reverse ...video: component video, composite video, S- Choice of the reel drive plates automatically changes. • The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for analog signals. Internal time code generator/reader The unit contains a time code generator/reader that provides jitter-free video...
...not supplied) or an editing controller, audio can be adjusted. This unit can output the time code read longitudinal time code (LTC) in the SMPTE format (DSR-45) or EBU format (DSR-45P). While searching for scenes, you use both forward and reverse ...video: component video, composite video, S- Choice of the reel drive plates automatically changes. • The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for analog signals. Internal time code generator/reader The unit contains a time code generator/reader that provides jitter-free video...
Operating Instructions
Page 11
... those portions. Duplicate, including cassette memory data Using an i.LINK cable, you verify images on the LCD monitor and outputs the data from the MONITOR VIDEO connector. • Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts four types of Sony Audio dubbing function The unit allows you can...for functionality and operation settings The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to record just the sound onto the recorded tape (audio dubbing). (The tape must be recorded in color LCD monitor The unit has a 2-type color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor that ...
... those portions. Duplicate, including cassette memory data Using an i.LINK cable, you verify images on the LCD monitor and outputs the data from the MONITOR VIDEO connector. • Digital hours meter: A digital hours meter counts four types of Sony Audio dubbing function The unit allows you can...for functionality and operation settings The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to record just the sound onto the recorded tape (audio dubbing). (The tape must be recorded in color LCD monitor The unit has a 2-type color LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor that ...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
REMOTE: Enables an external device connected to the CONTROL S IN jack using LOCAL ENBL on the rear panel. REMOTE RS-422Aa) Enabled RS-232Ca) Enabled LANCa) Enabled CONTROL S IN b) Depending on the setting of LOCAL ENBL on ... page 30 (GB). 2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch Set this switch to which you can operate the unit regardless the setting of cassettes that can be used, see "Notes on Video Cassettes" on the rear panel according to the connector to REMOTE, you connect a device. For details of this switch as long as follows...
REMOTE: Enables an external device connected to the CONTROL S IN jack using LOCAL ENBL on the rear panel. REMOTE RS-422Aa) Enabled RS-232Ca) Enabled LANCa) Enabled CONTROL S IN b) Depending on the setting of LOCAL ENBL on ... page 30 (GB). 2 REMOTE/LOCAL switch Set this switch to which you can operate the unit regardless the setting of cassettes that can be used, see "Notes on Video Cassettes" on the rear panel according to the connector to REMOTE, you connect a device. For details of this switch as long as follows...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
...title and data codes (camera data and date/time recorded by pressing the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander. 0 INPUT SELECT selector You can select DV, S VIDEO, VIDEO, or COMPONENT to the DV jack, the following settings are displayed, use the menu items. Also, you want to monitor ...unit repeats the playback from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to its beginning automatically and playback starts. Setting of LOCAL ENBL on the MONITOR VIDEO output. When this switch is set on the tape, to select Auto Repeat or recording using an external AC timer (not ...
...title and data codes (camera data and date/time recorded by pressing the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander. 0 INPUT SELECT selector You can select DV, S VIDEO, VIDEO, or COMPONENT to the DV jack, the following settings are displayed, use the menu items. Also, you want to monitor ...unit repeats the playback from any Sony Remote Commander whose command mode is set to its beginning automatically and playback starts. Setting of LOCAL ENBL on the MONITOR VIDEO output. When this switch is set on the tape, to select Auto Repeat or recording using an external AC timer (not ...
Operating Instructions
Page 14
... not change this button while a cassette is inside the unit, the compartment opens and the cassette is used in the built-in EE mode are superimposed. This noise will be adjusted, consult your Sony dealer. Also, the unit may appear. Notes • The data items superimposed on a black background.... ON (BLACK BACK): Data items are output via electric circuits only. In EE mode, the video and audio signals that a copyright protected signal has been input. Audio limiter - Otherwise, the recorded image will be distorted or the signal output from the DV jack will be displayed) •...
... not change this button while a cassette is inside the unit, the compartment opens and the cassette is used in the built-in EE mode are superimposed. This noise will be adjusted, consult your Sony dealer. Also, the unit may appear. Notes • The data items superimposed on a black background.... ON (BLACK BACK): Data items are output via electric circuits only. In EE mode, the video and audio signals that a copyright protected signal has been input. Audio limiter - Otherwise, the recorded image will be distorted or the signal output from the DV jack will be displayed) •...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
..."AUDIO SET menu" on the AUDIO SET menu. Press this selector to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. AUDIO: displays audio levels. While you have adjusted the brightness. You can search for a scene using search signals on the tape. For details on fine audio levels screen, see "Operating...Fine audio levels screen" on the Remote Commander. • To adjust the menu items, set the LCD monitor or a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack to change the selector setting during a search with the cassette memory, the search aborts. 5 J / j buttons When the DISPLAY SELECT selector...
..."AUDIO SET menu" on the AUDIO SET menu. Press this selector to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. AUDIO: displays audio levels. While you have adjusted the brightness. You can search for a scene using search signals on the tape. For details on fine audio levels screen, see "Operating...Fine audio levels screen" on the Remote Commander. • To adjust the menu items, set the LCD monitor or a monitor connected to the MONITOR VIDEO jack to change the selector setting during a search with the cassette memory, the search aborts. 5 J / j buttons When the DISPLAY SELECT selector...
Operating Instructions
Page 17
... this check, the REC indicator lights. For details, see "EE/PB SEL" in the "DISPLAY SET menu" on page 85 (GB). 8 DUP (duplicate) button/indicator Use to dub sounds. The indicator lights while sounds are being dubbed. During the check, the indicator lights. For details, see "EE/PB SEL" in the... button. Chapter 1 Overview • If you set to other than DV, you can listen to SHUTTLEMAX, you can record only in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the SHUTTLEMAX setting, see "DSR-45/ 45P time codes" on page 63 (GB). 17 Chapter 1 Overview (GB) For details on the tape...
... this check, the REC indicator lights. For details, see "EE/PB SEL" in the "DISPLAY SET menu" on page 85 (GB). 8 DUP (duplicate) button/indicator Use to dub sounds. The indicator lights while sounds are being dubbed. During the check, the indicator lights. For details, see "EE/PB SEL" in the... button. Chapter 1 Overview • If you set to other than DV, you can listen to SHUTTLEMAX, you can record only in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the SHUTTLEMAX setting, see "DSR-45/ 45P time codes" on page 63 (GB). 17 Chapter 1 Overview (GB) For details on the tape...
Operating Instructions
Page 18
...range, the AUTO setting is ineffective. • Even if you are input to the unit, the sound recorded retains the signal level input, regardless of the setting of the audio channels (CH-1/2 or CH-3/4), set.... While you can adjust the analog audio input signal levels for the audio level to manually adjust the recording level. It takes about 20 seconds for CH-1 to MANU. immediately after switching the audio mode in ...within the amplifier's dynamic range. To select the enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on the rear panel is appropriate, there may be enlarged (Fine audio levels screen).
...range, the AUTO setting is ineffective. • Even if you are input to the unit, the sound recorded retains the signal level input, regardless of the setting of the audio channels (CH-1/2 or CH-3/4), set.... While you can adjust the analog audio input signal levels for the audio level to manually adjust the recording level. It takes about 20 seconds for CH-1 to MANU. immediately after switching the audio mode in ...within the amplifier's dynamic range. To select the enlarged portion, use REF LEVEL on the rear panel is appropriate, there may be enlarged (Fine audio levels screen).
Operating Instructions
Page 19
...44 (GB). 3 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is in the standby mode, the indicator lights as long as the first digit (leftmost digit). Even if the unit is loaded. For details on the VTR SET menu, see "Recording Functions" on page 90 (GB). 5 Remote control detector 6 ...inaccurate. • When this function to search for, you press this unit plays back a part of the unit. Use this unit plays back a part of the tape where the recorded color system has been changed between DVCAM and DV, the displayed value may be inaccurate. • When this button...
...44 (GB). 3 q (cassette) indicator Lights when a digital video cassette is in the standby mode, the indicator lights as long as the first digit (leftmost digit). Even if the unit is loaded. For details on the VTR SET menu, see "Recording Functions" on page 90 (GB). 5 Remote control detector 6 ...inaccurate. • When this function to search for, you press this unit plays back a part of the unit. Use this unit plays back a part of the tape where the recorded color system has been changed between DVCAM and DV, the displayed value may be inaccurate. • When this button...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
... continuous on the time counter display to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. There is a portion where the time code is set the COUNTER SELECT selector of the time code or user bits, use TC PRESET or UB PRESET on the TC/UB SET menu. A tape recorded using . - Notes • This button cannot reset the...RUN on the tape you intend to edit using an RS-422A connection, set the editing mode of the controller to time code (TC), and set to COUNTER, pressing this unit to be inaccurate. - The value is being used in the DSR-45P. - There is a blank portion between recorded portions on the TC/UB SET ...
... continuous on the time counter display to the MONITOR VIDEO jack. There is a portion where the time code is set the COUNTER SELECT selector of the time code or user bits, use TC PRESET or UB PRESET on the TC/UB SET menu. A tape recorded using . - Notes • This button cannot reset the...RUN on the tape you intend to edit using an RS-422A connection, set the editing mode of the controller to time code (TC), and set to COUNTER, pressing this unit to be inaccurate. - The value is being used in the DSR-45P. - There is a blank portion between recorded portions on the TC/UB SET ...
Operating Instructions
Page 21
...Recording: Either the time code generated by several lines. MONITOR VIDEO jack: Outputs composite video signals. Connect the input jack of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu. 5 MONITOR jacks (phono jack) Output video...connect the plug of digital signal processing. For details on the superimposed data items, see "DSR-45/45P time codes" on page 63 (GB). Note The unit can read the time... (COMPONENT OUT, S VIDEO OUT, VIDEO OUT). Use this unit with the video signal output from the AC outlet. 4 CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack) Connects to this unit. Use when a device connected to...
...Recording: Either the time code generated by several lines. MONITOR VIDEO jack: Outputs composite video signals. Connect the input jack of LOCAL ENBL on the REMOTE menu. 5 MONITOR jacks (phono jack) Output video...connect the plug of digital signal processing. For details on the superimposed data items, see "DSR-45/45P time codes" on page 63 (GB). Note The unit can read the time... (COMPONENT OUT, S VIDEO OUT, VIDEO OUT). Use this unit with the video signal output from the AC outlet. 4 CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack) Connects to this unit. Use when a device connected to...
Operating Instructions
Page 22
...Overview VIDEO OUT (composite video output) connector: Outputs composite video signals. Select the audio channels you use the VIDEO OUT connector. MONITOR AUDIO jack: Outputs the audio signals for DSR-45P) separated. 2 VIDEO connectors (BNC-type) VIDEO IN REF.IN (reference video / composite video input) connector: Inputs composite video signals ... screen or gray background screen from a defective cassette (tape or recording condition is bad) played by a VCR that does not have the TBC (Time Base Corrector) • Video signals in the EE mode, depending on the monitor. •...
...Overview VIDEO OUT (composite video output) connector: Outputs composite video signals. Select the audio channels you use the VIDEO OUT connector. MONITOR AUDIO jack: Outputs the audio signals for DSR-45P) separated. 2 VIDEO connectors (BNC-type) VIDEO IN REF.IN (reference video / composite video input) connector: Inputs composite video signals ... screen or gray background screen from a defective cassette (tape or recording condition is bad) played by a VCR that does not have the TBC (Time Base Corrector) • Video signals in the EE mode, depending on the monitor. •...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
GND HOT COLD × 3 AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3pin, male) Outputs audio signals (CH-1 to the audio level of the devices you use. Note If this selector setting is open.) For details on the setting of this selector, see "When you set to the instruction manual of the ...signal input via these jacks, use a conversion cable as shown below. (The COLD side is not appropriate, clipping distortion or noise may occur even if the AUDIO INPUT switch has been...
GND HOT COLD × 3 AUDIO OUT CH-1 to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3pin, male) Outputs audio signals (CH-1 to the audio level of the devices you use. Note If this selector setting is open.) For details on the setting of this selector, see "When you set to the instruction manual of the ...signal input via these jacks, use a conversion cable as shown below. (The COLD side is not appropriate, clipping distortion or noise may occur even if the AUDIO INPUT switch has been...
Operating Instructions
Page 24
... 2. Note For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a player and the FXE-120/120P or FXE-100/100P as an editing controller, set the baud rate of both devices to 19200 bps. 2 RS-422A connector (9-pin) Use when controlling the unit using an editing controller that has ...interface. 3 LANC jack Use when controlling the tape transport operation of the unit using an editing controller or a computer that has a LANC1) jack. However, editing operations attempted in this case are not guaranteed. • For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a recorder and to use the FXE-120/120P ...
... 2. Note For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a player and the FXE-120/120P or FXE-100/100P as an editing controller, set the baud rate of both devices to 19200 bps. 2 RS-422A connector (9-pin) Use when controlling the unit using an editing controller that has ...interface. 3 LANC jack Use when controlling the tape transport operation of the unit using an editing controller or a computer that has a LANC1) jack. However, editing operations attempted in this case are not guaranteed. • For editing, if you intend to use this unit as a recorder and to use the FXE-120/120P ...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
For details, see "Searching using the search function. In this button. For details on the search function, see "Playing at various speeds" on page 37 (GB). 4 PAUSE button 5 REW (rewind) button 6 PLAY button 7 FF (fast forward) button 8 STOP button 9 REC (record) buttons When you press ...both these buttons at a speed other than normal with these buttons to search for scenes using the search function" on page 37 (GB). 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds 4 PAUSE button...
For details, see "Searching using the search function. In this button. For details on the search function, see "Playing at various speeds" on page 37 (GB). 4 PAUSE button 5 REW (rewind) button 6 PLAY button 7 FF (fast forward) button 8 STOP button 9 REC (record) buttons When you press ...both these buttons at a speed other than normal with these buttons to search for scenes using the search function" on page 37 (GB). 3 Buttons for playing at various speeds 4 PAUSE button...
