Sony DSR-1500A User Manual

DSR-1500A/1500AP© 2002 Sony Corporation3-619-327-11(1)DigitalVideocassetteRecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this ma

10FeaturesChapter 1 OverviewNoteWhen playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format, the outputs in SDTI format of this unit are muted. Fur

100Connections for Analog RecordingChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)Switch/menu item SettingLOCAL/REMOTE s

101Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier PhasesChapter 5 Connections and SettingsAdjusting the Sync and Subcarrier PhasesWhen using two or more players,

102Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier PhasesChapter 5 Connections and SettingsPerforming a phase adjustment operation1Press the SCH button on the vec

103MaintenanceChapter 6Maintenance andTroubleshootingMaintenanceCondensationIf you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you us

104MaintenanceChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingDisplaying the digital hours meterUse the following procedure.1Press the MENU button in the m

105MaintenanceChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingTo end the digital hours meter displayPress the MENU button in the menu control section.To re

106TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if the unit appears

107TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingMonitor problemsSymptom Cause RemedyData is not superimposed on the monitor screen.The CH

108TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingError MessagesThis unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal

109TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingAlarm messages and associated directionsAlarm message on monitor screen(Cause)Direction A

11FeaturesChapter 1 Overviewat any speed in the range 0 (still) to 60 times normal speed in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in j

110TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance and TroubleshootingTape end has been detected. Use a new cleaning tape. Tape end!Tape not editable. Use a ta

111PrecautionsAppendixesPrecautionsOn safety• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualifie

112Specifications AppendixesSpecificationsGeneralSignal system DSR-1500A: NTSCDSR-1500AP: PALPower requirements100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower cons

113Specifications AppendixesVideo performanceBand width Composite/S-video (DSR-1500A):30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y) Composite/S-video (DSR-1500AP):25

114Specifications AppendixesOutput connectorsDigital signal outputsSDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board required)BNC t

115ClipLink Guide AppendixesClipLink GuideWhat Is ClipLink?The ClipLink function greatly improves the efficiency of the video production process as

116ClipLink Guide AppendixesExample System Configuration and Operation FlowThe following illustration shows an example system configuration for usin

117ClipLink Guide AppendixesData Generated When ShootingThe following describes the kinds of data that is generated when using the ClipLink function

118ClipLink Guide AppendixesHow to record ClipLink log dataThe following describes how to record the various ClipLink log data items.OK/NG statusTo

119ClipLink Guide AppendixesTime codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT pointsThere is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN/OUT time codes recorded i

12FeaturesChapter 1 OverviewThe analog video signals that can be input are as follows.• Composite video signals• S-video signals• Component video si

120GlossaryAppendixesGlossaryA/B roll editingAn editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe

121GlossaryAppendixesS/NAbbreviation of Signal-to-Noise (ratio). The higher the S/N value, the less noise and higher the picture quality.Search modeA

122GlossaryAppendixes

123IndexIndexIndexNumerics2CH indicator 2232K indicator 2244.1K indicator 2148K indicator 214CH indicator 229P indicator 21AA/B roll editi

124IndexIndexaudio 58sound 10LLOCAL/REMOTE switch 15LP 21MMaintenance 11, 103Mark IN/OUT points 118, 119Menu 63AUDIO CONTROL 73AUTO FU

125IndexIndexUser bit data setting 53VV SDTI indicator 19VAR switch 16VIDEObutton 17IN connectors 25indicators 20INPUT PHASE mode 77OUT

126IndexIndex

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13Using the CD-ROM ManualChapter 1 OverviewUsing the CD-ROM ManualThe supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DSR-1500A/1500AP Digital Vi

14Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of PartsFront PanelPOWERPHONESREW PLAY F FWD STOPEJECTLOCALREMOTEREC/PBLEVEL

15Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 Overviewaaaa POWER switchPress the “” side to power on the unit. This causes the audio level meters and th

16Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewWhen CH-3/4 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button:jjjj METER CH-1/2 3/4 buttonPressing

17Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewB Video/audio input setting sectionaaaa SDTI/i.LINK (SDTI (QSDI) interface/i.LINK selection) butto

18Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 Overviewis possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels separately.You can switch the audio rec

19Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewC Display sectionaaaa INPUT signal display sectionIndicates the input video and audio signal forma

2Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the bottom.Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you ca

20Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewVIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S VIDEO, Y−R,B, SDI, or SG) corresponding to the selec

21Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewAUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH 1/2 indicator and CH 3/4 indicator to indicate the channel selec

22Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 Overview32K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape recorded in 4-channel mode (32 kHz).oooo REC MODE

23Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewE Menu control sectionaaaa MENU buttonPress this button to display the menu on the monitor screen

24Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewRear Panelaaaa AC IN connectorUse the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC outlet.bbbb DV

25Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewA Analog video/audio signal input section (optional DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input Board)The connect

26Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewB Analog video/audio signal output sectionaaaa VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC type)There are the follow

27Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 OverviewC Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board)The connector

28Location and Function of PartsChapter 1 Overview

29Usable CassettesChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackUsable CassettesThis unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.The numbers in each model name in

3• Read these instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings.• Follow all instructions.• Do not use this apparatus near water.• Clean only

30Usable CassettesChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackDVCAM cassettesThe following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.Notes on using cassettes• Befo

31Usable CassettesChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackPreventing accidental erasureSet the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental

32Usable CassettesChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackNo double insertion of cassettesWhen you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in t

33RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackRecordingThis section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform recording on this unit.

34RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackSettings for RecordingWhen controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE con

35RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackWhen the REMOTE indicator is lit, selection of the time data type is carried out at the editing control u

36RecordingChapter 2 Recording and Playback6Select the audio mode.Select either two-channel mode (2 CHANNEL) or four-channel mode (4 CHANNEL) with t

37RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackNotes• When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE connector of this

38RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackIf the REC INHI indicator lights:It indicates that the REC/SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been se

39RecordingChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackTo perform the following operationsReferece level for recording in DV (SP) formatOn many consumer DV devi

4Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocut

40PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackPlaybackThis section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback on this unit. The

41PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackPlayback ProcedureNoteWhen controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE conn

42PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackTo perform the following operationsa) When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 67) is set to ENABLE.Oper

43PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackRepeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical PlaybackProceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of re

44PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackSetting the current tape position as point A or BProceed as follows to set the current tape position as po

45PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and PlaybackInputting time code values for points A and BUsing the following procedure, you can modify the time code v

46PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback3With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the G button.The display changes as follows.4With “REPEAT FUN

47PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback6Press the G button.The display changes as follows.7Press the F button to select “A POINT.”8Press the g bu

48PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback9Press the F button to select “A PRESET.”10Press the G button.The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time c

49PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback13Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value.The message “NOW SAVING...” is displayed on the

5ATTENZIONEPer evitare il pericolo di incendi o scosse elettriche, non esporre l’apparecchio alla pioggia o all’umidità.Per evitare scosse elettriche,

50PlaybackChapter 2 Recording and Playback

51Setting the Time DataChapter 3Convenient Functionsfor Editing OperationSetting the Time DataThis unit is provided with the following functions relat

52Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationMonitor screen contentsThe contents of the monitor screen are shown below

53Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationTo display the desired time data in the time counter displayPress the COU

54Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation2Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 70) as shown below.3Press the TC

55Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operationautomatically synchronize with the external time code input to the unit v

56Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation4Press the F button to select “TC INSERT.”5Press the G button.The followi

57Setting the Time DataChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationPress the SET (YES) button to end the operation and do it over again afte

58High-Speed and Low-Speed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing PointsChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationHigh-Speed an

59Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationDigitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatIn add

6Videograbadora digitalADVERTENCIAPara evitar el riesgo de incendios o electrocución, no exponga la unidad a la lluvia ni a la humedad.Para evitar des

60Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation3Press the G button.This displays the items on lev

61Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation9When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU but

62Digitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV FormatChapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing OperationIn either case, the source tape section recorded i

63Menu OrganizationChapter 4Menu SettingsMenu OrganizationAs shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionall

64Menu OrganizationChapter 4 Menu SettingsMenu organizationOPERATIONAL FUNCTIONREPEAT FUNCTIONAUTO EE SELECTREPEAT MODEREPEAT TOPREPEAT ENDA PRESET

65Menu OrganizationChapter 4 Menu SettingsVIDEO CONTROLAUDIO CONTROLMENU GRADEC PHASE MODEADJ RANGEVIDEO GAINCHROMA GAINCHROMA PHASESETUP LEVEL a)BL

66Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsMenu ContentsSetup MenuThe purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below.Indications of men

67Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsAUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: Determine whether the unit enters EE mode or PB mode when audio and video signa

68Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsPLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from stop mode to playback mode.In an editing syste

69Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsSUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status information superimposed on output from the B−Y/CPST

7Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1 OverviewFeatures...9DVCAM Format .

70Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsTIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code generatorDescription of settingsTC MODE [> TC mode

71Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsVITC POS SEL-1 [> VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the VITC in.NoteYou can insert the VITC signal in tw

72Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsVIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settingsINT VIDEO SG [> Video SG]:

73Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsPROCESS CONTROL [> Proc ctrl]C PHASE MODE [>> C Phas MD]: Select the phase rotation mode for chroma p

74Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsINPUT ARRANGE [> Input arng]: Make settings for input audio mixing.NoteWhen, in 4-channel mode, analog audi

75Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsJOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the audio playback speed during slow playback.OFF [>&

76Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsSETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related to menu bank operationsDescription of settingsRECALL BANK1

77Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsEE OUT PHASE settings for time code outputUse the following as reference information when setting the EE OUT P

78Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsVIDEO OUTPUT PHASE modeThe time code output signal is synchronized with the output video signal.This mode is a

79Menu ContentsChapter 4 Menu SettingsAuto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution MenuThe following table shows the purpose and function of the items in the

8Table of ContentsDigitally Dubbing Signals in DVCAM/DV Format...59Chapter 4 Menu SettingsMenu Organization ...

80Changing Menu SettingsChapter 4 Menu SettingsChanging Menu SettingsThis section explains how to change menu settings. Buttons Used to Change Setti

81Changing Menu SettingsChapter 4 Menu Settings2With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button.This displays all items on menu level 1.3Press the f

82Changing Menu SettingsChapter 4 Menu Settings8To change other settings, press the g button to return to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 t

83Changing Menu SettingsChapter 4 Menu Settings2With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the G button.This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu le

84Displaying Supplementary Status InformationChapter 4 Menu SettingsDisplaying Supplementary Status InformationWhen you set the SUB STATUS menu item

85Displaying Supplementary Status InformationChapter 4 Menu SettingsDisplay format of supplementary status information when the SUB STATUS menu item

86Displaying Supplementary Status InformationChapter 4 Menu Settings

87Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing SystemChapter 5Connections andSettingsConnections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing SystemThis unit can

88Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on the DSR-1500A/1500APFor details of video/audio in

89Connections for a Cut Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsConnections for a Cut Editing SystemThe following figure shows a cut editing

9FeaturesChapter 1OverviewFeaturesThe DSR-1500A/1500AP is a 1/4-inch digital videocassette recorder using the DVCAM™ digital recording format. The uni

90Connections for a Cut Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on the DSR-1500A/1500APs (recorder and player)a) for player onlyb)

91Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsConnections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemThe following is an example

92Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and Settingsa) When using a DFS-500/500P DME Switcher, the phase of the video sign

93Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsAudio monitor system connectionsThe following shows an example of audi

94Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsControl signal connectionsThe following shows an example of control si

95Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsVideo/audio signal connectionsThe following shows an example of video/

96Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on the DSR-1500A/1500AP (player)Connection of a video monitor

97Connections for an A/B Roll Editing SystemChapter 5 Connections and SettingsSettings on an editing control unitWhen connecting an editing control

98Connections for SDTI (QSDI) DubbingChapter 5 Connections and SettingsConnections for SDTI (QSDI) DubbingThe following shows an example of connecti

99Connections for Analog RecordingChapter 5 Connections and SettingsConnections for Analog RecordingIt is possible to record analog playback signals