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...Notes • Since the unit does not have reduced maintenance costs. Compatible format for the unit's operation, interfaces with Betacam/ Betacam SP The unit plays tapes recorded in addition to the current settings and operating status of status indicators A large-sized fluorescent... display is as compact as a standard desktop personal computer in conventional Betacam/ Betacam SP format. Feeder function This unit can be installed vertically using the supplied vertical installation stands. A wide range of this...
...Notes • Since the unit does not have reduced maintenance costs. Compatible format for the unit's operation, interfaces with Betacam/ Betacam SP The unit plays tapes recorded in addition to the current settings and operating status of status indicators A large-sized fluorescent... display is as compact as a standard desktop personal computer in conventional Betacam/ Betacam SP format. Feeder function This unit can be installed vertically using the supplied vertical installation stands. A wide range of this...
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-10/10SDI Betacam SX camcorder Betacam SP camcorder Digital cassette J-10/10SDI Reference video signal generator EXT SYNC Analog cassette JZ-1 RS-232C Computer Server VTR SDI (J-10SDI) RS-422A a) SDI (J-10SDI) a) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-10) SDI (J-10SDI) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-10) Video monitor Analog audio Audio monitor DV Computer a) Note Editing through this unit is not recommended. 1-4 Chapter 1 Overview TC OUTPUT (J-10SDI) Time code reader
Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 Sample System Configuration Example for the J-10/10SDI Betacam SX camcorder Betacam SP camcorder Digital cassette J-10/10SDI Reference video signal generator EXT SYNC Analog cassette JZ-1 RS-232C Computer Server VTR SDI (J-10SDI) RS-422A a) SDI (J-10SDI) a) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-10) SDI (J-10SDI) S video/analog composite/ analog component (J-10) Video monitor Analog audio Audio monitor DV Computer a) Note Editing through this unit is not recommended. 1-4 Chapter 1 Overview TC OUTPUT (J-10SDI) Time code reader
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Chapter 1 Overview Example for the J-30/30SDI MPEG IMX camcorder Betacam SX camcorder MPEG IMX cassette Digital Betacam camcorder Betacam SP camcorder Digital Betacam cassette Digital cassette J-30/30SDI Reference video signal generator EXT SYNC Analog cassette RS-232C JZ-1 Computer Server VTR SDI (J-30SDI) RS-422A a) SDI (J-30SDI) a) S ...
Chapter 1 Overview Example for the J-30/30SDI MPEG IMX camcorder Betacam SX camcorder MPEG IMX cassette Digital Betacam camcorder Betacam SP camcorder Digital Betacam cassette Digital cassette J-30/30SDI Reference video signal generator EXT SYNC Analog cassette RS-232C JZ-1 Computer Server VTR SDI (J-30SDI) RS-422A a) SDI (J-30SDI) a) S ...
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... code setting indicators lights corresponding to perform frame step playback (see section 4-3 "Using the Remote Commander" on page 4-6. 5 PF (programmable function)-1/2 buttons When using the Betacam SX or MPEG IMX format and settting this unit, VITC may not be displayed correctly except during playback. This time code is assigned to monitor...
... code setting indicators lights corresponding to perform frame step playback (see section 4-3 "Using the Remote Commander" on page 4-6. 5 PF (programmable function)-1/2 buttons When using the Betacam SX or MPEG IMX format and settting this unit, VITC may not be displayed correctly except during playback. This time code is assigned to monitor...
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... the format last saved. For details of Parts 2 SET/MENU button Use this button for each format is saved in the above sequence. For the Betacam/Betacam SP format Output modea) Audio channel Press once Press twice Press 3 times Press 4 times STEREO MONO L R L R CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH...-7,8 Each press of this button switches the mode as in the above sequence. a) Set in basic menu item 026 of the setup menu For the Betacam SX format Output modea) Audio channel Press once Press twice Press 3 times Press 4 times Press 5 times Press 6 times Press 7 times STEREO MONO L ...
... the format last saved. For details of Parts 2 SET/MENU button Use this button for each format is saved in the above sequence. For the Betacam/Betacam SP format Output modea) Audio channel Press once Press twice Press 3 times Press 4 times STEREO MONO L R L R CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH...-7,8 Each press of this button switches the mode as in the above sequence. a) Set in basic menu item 026 of the setup menu For the Betacam SX format Output modea) Audio channel Press once Press twice Press 3 times Press 4 times Press 5 times Press 6 times Press 7 times STEREO MONO L ...
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...Control Panel Press this button while holding down the SHIFT button to superimpose the shot data2) (when using the Betacam/Betacam SP/Betacam SX format) or UMID (when using the Digital Betacam/ MPEG IMX format) over the fluorescent display also light/go off . When you can insert REC START marks...shot marks in the user bits area in the display section. The DOLBY C NR indicator lights in advance for playback of an analog Betacam oxide tape. The factory default setting is called inserting shot marks. 2) Shot data The information recorded continuously during playback. In addition, ...
...Control Panel Press this button while holding down the SHIFT button to superimpose the shot data2) (when using the Betacam/Betacam SP/Betacam SX format) or UMID (when using the Digital Betacam/ MPEG IMX format) over the fluorescent display also light/go off . When you can insert REC START marks...shot marks in the user bits area in the display section. The DOLBY C NR indicator lights in advance for playback of an analog Betacam oxide tape. The factory default setting is called inserting shot marks. 2) Shot data The information recorded continuously during playback. In addition, ...
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... from -1 to carry out playback in the modes shown in the table in the tape transport control section, the corresponding indicators light. When using a Digital Betacam tape (J-30/30SDI): -21 to +21 times normal speed When using an MPEG IMX tape (J-30/ 30SDI): -32/-38 to +32/+38 times normal speed... the following table. Press this button once for playback in operation, this button to toggle between jog mode and shuttle mode when using an analog Betacam tape: -18/-20 to +18/+20 times normal speed (NTSC/PAL) The SHUTTLE dial has detents at the center position, and at that point a ...
... from -1 to carry out playback in the modes shown in the table in the tape transport control section, the corresponding indicators light. When using a Digital Betacam tape (J-30/30SDI): -21 to +21 times normal speed When using an MPEG IMX tape (J-30/ 30SDI): -32/-38 to +32/+38 times normal speed... the following table. Press this button once for playback in operation, this button to toggle between jog mode and shuttle mode when using an analog Betacam tape: -18/-20 to +18/+20 times normal speed (NTSC/PAL) The SHUTTLE dial has detents at the center position, and at that point a ...
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...this button. In standby mode, the drum rotates and the tape sticks to display shot data (see page 5-2). When you are using a Digital Betacam/MPEG IMX tape containing UMID, press this button while holding the SHIFT button to display UMID (see page 2-4). When you can be varied using...lights. As a result, playback starts immediately. When you are using STILL TIMER extended menu item 501 of Parts When you are using a Betacam/Betacam SP/Betacam SX tape containing shot data, press this button while holding down the SHIFT button to cue-up a shot mark position in standby mode, ...
...this button. In standby mode, the drum rotates and the tape sticks to display shot data (see page 5-2). When you are using a Digital Betacam/MPEG IMX tape containing UMID, press this button while holding the SHIFT button to display UMID (see page 2-4). When you can be varied using...lights. As a result, playback starts immediately. When you are using STILL TIMER extended menu item 501 of Parts When you are using a Betacam/Betacam SP/Betacam SX tape containing shot data, press this button while holding down the SHIFT button to cue-up a shot mark position in standby mode, ...
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.... S cassette 1 L cassette 1 Turn the POWER switch on. 2 Check the following 1/2-inch tape width cassettes: • Digital Betacam cassette (J-30/30SDI only) • MPEG IMX cassette (J-30/30SDI only) • Betacam SX cassette • Betacam SP cassette • Betacam cassette • UVW cassette Removing slack from the tape Press one of the reels in with...
.... S cassette 1 L cassette 1 Turn the POWER switch on. 2 Check the following 1/2-inch tape width cassettes: • Digital Betacam cassette (J-30/30SDI only) • MPEG IMX cassette (J-30/30SDI only) • Betacam SX cassette • Betacam SP cassette • Betacam cassette • UVW cassette Removing slack from the tape Press one of the reels in with...
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...on page 3-2. When using the Dolby C NR system When using the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format). If you play back to the end of how to change the setting, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Playback 4 Chapter Chapter 4 Playback 4-1 Playback Procedures 4-1-1 Normal Playback SHIFT... start . • This unit uses an auto-tracking function (when using an analog Betacam cassette, you playback a Betacam/Betacam SP cassette immediately after playing back a Betacam SX cassette or Digital Betacam cassette, it may take several seconds for audio playback. The factory setting for the auto...
...on page 3-2. When using the Dolby C NR system When using the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format). If you play back to the end of how to change the setting, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Playback 4 Chapter Chapter 4 Playback 4-1 Playback Procedures 4-1-1 Normal Playback SHIFT... start . • This unit uses an auto-tracking function (when using an analog Betacam cassette, you playback a Betacam/Betacam SP cassette immediately after playing back a Betacam SX cassette or Digital Betacam cassette, it may take several seconds for audio playback. The factory setting for the auto...
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... mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed based the speed at a speed corresponding to the angular position of the dial. • When using a Digital Betacam tape: ±21 times • When using an MPEG IMX tape: ±32 times/±38 times (NTSC/PAL) • When using... a Betacam SX tape: ±35 times • When using an analog Betacam tape: ±18/±20 times (NTSC/PAL) + indicates forward direction speed, - Select "KEY" in jog mode, stop turning the...
... mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed based the speed at a speed corresponding to the angular position of the dial. • When using a Digital Betacam tape: ±21 times • When using an MPEG IMX tape: ±32 times/±38 times (NTSC/PAL) • When using... a Betacam SX tape: ±35 times • When using an analog Betacam tape: ±18/±20 times (NTSC/PAL) + indicates forward direction speed, - Select "KEY" in jog mode, stop turning the...
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... default setting is the default setting.) To return to enable the above feature. (This is FRAME). 4-3 Chapter 4 Playback It is heard. For the Betacam SX format, discontinuous audio in the display section. Therefore the SHUTTLE dial speed settings change from the Normal (0), ±0.03, ±0.12, ±0.5,... ±1, ±2, ±10, ±35 (Betacam SX format) (15 steps) to the desired playback speed. Select "KEY" in shuttle mode starts. 3 Return the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent ...
... default setting is the default setting.) To return to enable the above feature. (This is FRAME). 4-3 Chapter 4 Playback It is heard. For the Betacam SX format, discontinuous audio in the display section. Therefore the SHUTTLE dial speed settings change from the Normal (0), ±0.03, ±0.12, ±0.5,... ±1, ±2, ±10, ±35 (Betacam SX format) (15 steps) to the desired playback speed. Select "KEY" in shuttle mode starts. 3 Return the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent ...
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... twice. • During frame step playback, the picture and the LTC may remain visible during frame step playback. We recommend that you are using the Betacam SX format, each press of the PF-1 button steps 2 frames back, and each press of sync. When you use VITC. • Block noise may be...
... twice. • During frame step playback, the picture and the LTC may remain visible during frame step playback. We recommend that you are using the Betacam SX format, each press of the PF-1 button steps 2 frames back, and each press of sync. When you use VITC. • Block noise may be...
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... audio materials. 5 Chapter UMID Functions Chapter 5 UMID Functions 5-1 Overview of UMID Functions The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of meta-data in the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format. The Source Pack section contains information about when/where/who recorded the material. A UMID with both Basic and Source Pack sections...
... audio materials. 5 Chapter UMID Functions Chapter 5 UMID Functions 5-1 Overview of UMID Functions The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a type of meta-data in the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format. The Source Pack section contains information about when/where/who recorded the material. A UMID with both Basic and Source Pack sections...
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... connected to output UMIDs. Make these settings using extended menu item 651, UMID OUTPUT. UMID display on the video monitor During playback in the Digital Betacam format (J-30SDI) or in the following figure. 5-2 Chapter 5 UMID Functions
... connected to output UMIDs. Make these settings using extended menu item 651, UMID OUTPUT. UMID display on the video monitor During playback in the Digital Betacam format (J-30SDI) or in the following figure. 5-2 Chapter 5 UMID Functions
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... the system to 625 (PAL) mode enables the unit to operate in 625/50 mode. Disable : Do not use the noiseless playback function (when using Betacam SX or MPEG IMX format). V - For information on how to switch the system or other hand, if the unit is set as 525 (NTSC) mode...
... the system to 625 (PAL) mode enables the unit to operate in 625/50 mode. Disable : Do not use the noiseless playback function (when using Betacam SX or MPEG IMX format). V - For information on how to switch the system or other hand, if the unit is set as 525 (NTSC) mode...
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... Menu Set the tape speed for jog/shuttle mode • Analog cassettes: 18 (525)/20 (625) times normal playback speed (NTSC/PAL) • Digital cassettes: Betacam SX 35 times normal playback speed MPEG IMX 32 (525)/38 (625) times normal playback speed (J-30/30SDI only) Digital... Betacam 21 times normal playback speed (J-30/ 30SDI only) Select the length of a tape. Maximum speed for fast forward and rewind • Analog cassettes: 24 times ...
... Menu Set the tape speed for jog/shuttle mode • Analog cassettes: 18 (525)/20 (625) times normal playback speed (NTSC/PAL) • Digital cassettes: Betacam SX 35 times normal playback speed MPEG IMX 32 (525)/38 (625) times normal playback speed (J-30/30SDI only) Digital... Betacam 21 times normal playback speed (J-30/ 30SDI only) Select the length of a tape. Maximum speed for fast forward and rewind • Analog cassettes: 24 times ...
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... to insert shot marks converted into essence marks and output. Chapter 7 Setup Menu 658 SHOT MARK ESSENCE When using the Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX or Betacam SX format, select MARK CONVERT whether or not to convert shot marks recorded in the LTC track into essence marks. Notes •...video output level. EXTENDED: Output as the Basic UMID data (32 byte). The only composite output signal adjustment is permitted. When using the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format, select whether or not to the composite output signal. ON: Convert shot marks into essence marks. 12H, 13H, 15H...
... to insert shot marks converted into essence marks and output. Chapter 7 Setup Menu 658 SHOT MARK ESSENCE When using the Digital Betacam, MPEG IMX or Betacam SX format, select MARK CONVERT whether or not to convert shot marks recorded in the LTC track into essence marks. Notes •...video output level. EXTENDED: Output as the Basic UMID data (32 byte). The only composite output signal adjustment is permitted. When using the Digital Betacam or MPEG IMX format, select whether or not to the composite output signal. ON: Convert shot marks into essence marks. 12H, 13H, 15H...
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...). Default value: 3FH 721 Y/C DELAY Adjust the Y/C delay for the format you are muted if you select the channel unavailable for playback from an analog Betacam cassette. CH1/2 : Outputs audio signals (16 bits/48K) recorded in CH-3/4. CH3/4: Outputs audio signals (16 bits/48K) recorded in CH-1/2. SELECT FRAME : Frame picture...
...). Default value: 3FH 721 Y/C DELAY Adjust the Y/C delay for the format you are muted if you select the channel unavailable for playback from an analog Betacam cassette. CH1/2 : Outputs audio signals (16 bits/48K) recorded in CH-3/4. CH3/4: Outputs audio signals (16 bits/48K) recorded in CH-1/2. SELECT FRAME : Frame picture...
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...(BCT-D124L cassette) MPEG IMX (J-30/30SDI) NTSC: 184 minutes (BCT184MXL cassette) PAL: 220 minutes (BCT-184MXL cassette) Betacam SX 194 minutes (BCT-194SXLA cassette) Analog Betacam NTSC: 90 minutes (BCT-90MLA cassette) PAL: 108 minutes (BCT-90MLA cassette) Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 5 minutes ...with BCT-194SXLA cassette Search speed Shuttle mode Betacam playback: Still to ±18 times (NTSC)/±20 times (PAL) normal speed playback Betacam SX playback: Still to ±35 times normal speed playback MPEG IMX playback (J-30/ 30SDI):...
...(BCT-D124L cassette) MPEG IMX (J-30/30SDI) NTSC: 184 minutes (BCT184MXL cassette) PAL: 220 minutes (BCT-184MXL cassette) Betacam SX 194 minutes (BCT-194SXLA cassette) Analog Betacam NTSC: 90 minutes (BCT-90MLA cassette) PAL: 108 minutes (BCT-90MLA cassette) Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 5 minutes ...with BCT-194SXLA cassette Search speed Shuttle mode Betacam playback: Still to ±18 times (NTSC)/±20 times (PAL) normal speed playback Betacam SX playback: Still to ±35 times normal speed playback MPEG IMX playback (J-30/ 30SDI):...