Sony DVD VCR Combo J H1 User Manual
DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE COMPACT PLAYER  
J-H1  
J-H3  
i.LINK INTERFACE BOARD  
HKJ-101  
[English]  
OPERATION MANUAL  
1st Edition (Revised 1)  
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For the customers in Europe (for the J-H1 and J-H3)  
This product with the CE marking complies with both the  
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive  
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European  
Community.  
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /  
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified  
service personnel.  
CAUTION  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the  
following European standards:  
• EN60065: Product Safety  
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)  
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)  
This product is intended for use in the following  
Electromagnetic Environment(s):  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended  
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to  
the manufacturer’s instructions.  
CAUTION  
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3  
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.  
TV studio).  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing  
and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be  
placed on the apparatus.  
For the customers in Europe (for the HKJ-101)  
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC  
Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the  
European Community.  
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as  
book case or built-in cabinet.  
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the  
following European standards:  
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)  
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)  
This product is intended for use in the following  
Electromagnetic Environment:  
CAUTION  
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source  
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if  
the unit itself has been turned off.  
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3  
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.  
TV studio).  
For the customers in the USA  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference when the equipment  
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential  
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the  
user will be required to correct the interference at his own  
expense.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou  
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet  
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.  
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,  
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier  
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel  
qualifié.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority  
to operate this equipment.  
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual  
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the  
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
For customers in Canada (for the HKJ-101)  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-  
003.  
1. Utiliser le cordon d’alimentation approuvé (conducteur à  
trois noyaux)/connecteur pour appareils approuvé / fiche  
avec contacts de mise à la terre approuvée, qui est  
conforme aux règles de sécurité de chaque pays, si  
applicable.  
2. Utiliser un cordon d’alimentation (conducteur à trois  
noyaux)/connecteur pour appareils/fiche avec contacts de  
mise à la terre conforme aux valeurs nominales correctes  
(tension, ampérage).  
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Pour toute question concernant l’emploi du cordon  
d’alimentation/connecteur pour appareils/fiche ci-dessus,  
consulter un agent de service compétent.  
WARNUNG  
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines  
elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf  
das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit  
ausgesetzt werden.  
ATTENTION  
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la pile est mal insérée.  
Remplacer la pile uniquement par une pile de même type ou  
de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Jeter les  
piles usées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.  
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu  
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht  
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie  
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur einem  
Fachmann.  
ATTENTION  
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des  
éclaboussures et ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,  
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.  
Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un endroit confiné, par  
exemple une bibliothèque ou un placard encastré.  
WARNUNG  
ATTENTION  
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.  
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source  
d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il est raccordé à la prise  
murale, même si l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.  
WARNUNG:  
1. Es ist ein (dreiadriges) Netzkabel/Netzstecker mit  
Erdungskontakt zu verwenden, der den  
Sicherheitsbestimmungen vor Ort entspricht.  
2. Es ist ein (dreiadriges) Netzkabel/Netzstecker mit  
ausreichenden Anschlußwerten (Spannung/Strom) zu  
verwenden.  
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada (pour la carte HKJ-101)  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Bei Fragen zum Gebrauch des obigen Netzkabels/  
Netzsteckers wenden Sie sich bitte an den technischen  
Kundendienst.  
Pour les clients européens (pour les modèles J-H1 et  
J-H3)  
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la  
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/  
336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions (73/23/  
CEE) émises par la Commission de la Communauté  
européenne.  
VORSICHT  
Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn die Batterie inkorrekt  
eingelegt wird.  
Es darf nur eine identische oder eine vom Hersteller  
empfohlene Batterie des gleichen Typs eingesetzt werden.  
Entladene Batterien sind nach den Anweisungen des  
Herstellers zu entsorgen.  
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux  
normes européennes suivantes:  
• EN60065: Sécurité des produits  
• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)  
• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)  
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les  
environnements électromagnétiques suivants:  
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3  
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé ex.  
studio de télévision).  
ACHTUNG  
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassersicher, daher  
dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.  
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.  
Das Gerät nicht an Orten aufstellen, z. B. in Bücherregalen  
oder Einbauschränken, wo keine ausreichende Belüftung  
gewährleistet ist.  
Pour les clients européens (pour la carte HKJ-101)  
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive  
sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/336/CEE)  
émise par la Commission de la Communauté Européenne.  
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux  
normes européennes suivantes:  
• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)  
• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)  
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans l’environnement  
électromagnétique suivant:  
ACHTUNG  
Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose  
angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im ausgeshalteten  
Zustand mit dem Stromnetz verbunden.  
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3  
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé ex.  
studio de télévision).  
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Für Kunden in Europa (für den J-H1 und J-H3)  
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die  
EMV-Direktive (89/336/EMG) der EG-Kommission als auch  
die Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EMG).  
Angewandte Normen:  
• EN60065: Produktsicherheit  
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störaussendung)  
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störfestigkeit)  
für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:  
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem  
maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und  
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).  
Für Kunden in Europa (für das HKJ-101)  
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung Und erfüllt die  
EMV-Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) EG-Kommission.  
Angewandte Normen:  
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störaussendung)  
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störfestigkeit),  
für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:  
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem  
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und  
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio)  
Für Kunden in Deutschland  
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien  
in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen.  
Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät  
abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie leer” oder nach längerer  
Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien “nicht mehr einwandfrei  
funktioniert”. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole  
z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien  
einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.  
Voor de klanten in Nederland  
Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA  
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Table of Contents  
1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-1  
1-2 Sample System Configuration ....................................................... 1-3  
1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual.......................................................... 1-5  
Chapter 1  
Overview  
2-1 Control Panel .................................................................................. 2-1  
2-1-1 Display Section ...................................................................... 2-2  
2-1-2 Search Control Section........................................................... 2-5  
2-1-3 Tape Transport Control Section ............................................. 2-6  
2-2 Connector Panel ............................................................................. 2-7  
Chapter 2  
Location and Function  
of Parts  
3-1 Installation ...................................................................................... 3-1  
3-2 Cassettes .......................................................................................... 3-2  
Chapter 3  
Preparations  
4-1 Preparations for Playback ............................................................. 4-1  
4-1-1 Switching System Frequency................................................. 4-1  
4-1-2 Setting the Audio Monitor Output ......................................... 4-1  
4-1-3 Selecting a Conversion Mode  
Chapter 4  
Playback  
for the Down-Converter ......................................................... 4-1  
4-1-4 Time Data Setting  
(Conversion from 24 to 25-Frame Mode).............................. 4-2  
4-1-5 Time Data Setting  
(Conversion from 23.98 to 29.97-Frame Mode)  
(J-H3 only) ............................................................................. 4-2  
4-2 Playback Procedures ...................................................................... 4-3  
4-2-1 Normal Playback ................................................................... 4-3  
4-2-2 Playback in Jog Mode ........................................................... 4-3  
4-2-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode ..................................................... 4-4  
4-3 Superimposed Character Information ......................................... 4-5  
4-4 Using the Remote Commander ..................................................... 4-7  
• Before using the Remote Commander .......................................... 4-7  
• How to change the lithium battery ................................................ 4-7  
• Setting menu ................................................................................. 4-7  
• Operating the Remote Commander .............................................. 4-8  
4-5 Tele-File and Shot Mark Functions .............................................. 4-9  
5-1 Menu System Configuration ......................................................... 5-1  
5-2 Menu Operations ............................................................................ 5-2  
5-3 Basic Menu ...................................................................................... 5-7  
5-4 Extended Menu............................................................................. 5-10  
Chapter 5  
Setup Menu  
6-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs .......................... 6-1  
6-2 Head Cleaning ................................................................................ 6-1  
6-3 Moisture Condensation .................................................................. 6-2  
6-4 Error Messages ............................................................................... 6-3  
6-5 Digital Hours Meter ....................................................................... 6-4  
Chapter 6  
Maintenance and  
Inspection  
Specifications......................................................................................... A-1  
Appendix  
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Chapter  
1
Overview  
1-1 Features  
The J-H1 (also referred to as the unit in this manual) is  
a Digital Videocassette Compact Player based on the  
HDCAM1) format.  
For monitoring, this unit uses a down-converter so that  
you can check the recorded images even in the SD  
environment. This feature allows you to monitor  
images easily using a commercial TV (HD/SD) or PC  
display.  
Notes  
• Since the unit does not have a dynamic tracking  
function, the tape may not replay correctly if the  
recording patterns on the tape are disturbed.  
• If you use mobile radio equipment within 50 cm (19  
3/4 inches) of this unit, the playback image may be  
disturbed.  
Main features  
• Compatible with 50i/25PsF, 59.94i/29.97PsF,  
23.98PsF (J-H3 only), 24PsF (J-H3 only) frequencies  
• Compatible with playback of the 24PsF tape at 25-  
system (4% fast-forward)  
• Equipped with not only Y/Pb/Pr connectors, but also  
D3 output connectors, the standard for HD Video  
output for commercial HDTV receivers in Japan  
• Equipped with a computer display interface  
connector as a standard feature (XGA output)  
• Equipped with a down-converter as a standard feature  
and compatible with composite (BNC & Pin) signals  
• Equipped with an RS-232C connector  
HDCAM format  
In the HDCAM format, as in the Betacam series, a  
recorder can record up to two hours of HD high-  
quality images using a 12.65 mm-width tape.  
For compressing video signals, this format employs a  
pre-filter and coefficient recording technology.  
CUE track  
Tape-transport direction  
• Equipped with reference video signal input  
connectors as a standard feature (J-H3 only)  
• Equipped with 2-3 pulldown as a standard feature  
(Can be used through the system frequency setting)  
(J-H3 only)  
Direction of head  
movement  
Video  
SATa)  
Audio  
• Compatible with HDSDI SMPTE 292M output (HD  
digital video/audio 4ch) (J-H3 only)  
Video  
• Compatible with SDI SMPTE 259M output  
(component digital video/audio 4ch) (J-H3 only)  
• Equipped with a time code output connector as a  
standard feature (J-H3 only)  
Time code track  
Control (CTL) track  
• Equipped with an RS-422A connector (J-H3 only)  
• Compatible with UMID output (SMPTE 330M,  
RP223) (HDSDI output of the J-H3 only)  
a)Supplemental AT (Supplemental Automatic  
Tracking) signal  
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1) HDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Chapter 1 Overview  
1-1  
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1-1 Features  
Note  
Compact design  
The 2-3 pulldown sequence process is guaranteed only  
during playback in PLAY mode.  
Since the unit is as compact as a standard desktop  
personal computer in size, it is ideal for personal use  
on your desktop. In addition, front loading of both S  
and L cassettes is standard.  
Time code multiplexed to pull down signal output  
• The value of the time code multiplexed to pull down  
HD SDI output signal is determined by the time code  
preset using 24F TC A-FRAME SELECT, extended  
menu item 623 and 30F TC A-FRAME SELECT,  
extended menu item 624, and then converted from  
23.98-frame into 29.97-frame time code.  
Menu-based setup  
Initial settings for the unit’s operation, interfaces with  
connected equipment, and so on, can be made by means  
of menu operations on the front panel of the unit.  
• Time code data of the user’s bits area is not output  
when the 23.98PD system functions. The time code  
value before conversion (23.98-frame mode) and  
sequence information of conversion contained in  
user’s bits data are multiplexed to the HD SDI output  
signal. The following four bits are used for the  
sequence information to display 0 to 9 repeatedly.  
MSB: The first bit of the tens digit of the hour  
The second bit of the tens digit of the hour  
A wide range of status indicators  
A large-sized fluorescent display is provided to show  
numerical values including audio level, time code, user  
bits, error messages, and setup menu information in  
addition to the current settings and operating status of  
this unit.  
Minimal maintenance  
The unit is designed to need minimal maintenance, and  
requires no daily maintenance or checks.  
A drum and other components have reduced  
maintenance costs.  
The first bit of the tens digit of the minute  
LSB: The first bit of the tens digit of the second  
When the sequence information is masked, the  
remaining contents of user’s bits data are the same as  
the time code value before conversion (23.98-frame  
mode).  
Vertical installation  
This unit can be installed vertically using the supplied  
vertical installation stands. The unit can be installed  
either vertically or horizontally, saving space on your  
desktop.  
Note  
Since user’s bits data multiplexed to the down-  
converted output signal are updated frame by frame,  
23.98-frame time code and sequence information of  
the down-converted output signal differs from those  
multiplexed to the HD output signal.  
1) (DV) output (available only when an  
HKJ-101 i.LINK1) Interface Board is  
installed)  
When an optional HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is  
installed, this unit can output digital video/audio  
signals in DV format compatible with i.LINK from the  
DV output connector.  
Time code area  
29.97F TC  
User’s bits area (HD)  
23.98F TC + sequence information  
A frame  
2-3 pulldown sequence (J-H3 only)  
If you set the system frequency to 23.98PD, you can  
output 59.94i video signals while a tape recorded in  
23.98PsF is being played back. The following is the  
2-3 pulldown sequence.  
Cycle of  
conversion  
23.98-frame  
A frame  
29.97-frame  
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specifications and their revisions.  
1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that  
this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995  
1-2  
Chapter 1 Overview  
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1-2 Sample System Configuration  
Example for the J-H1  
HDCAM camcorder  
Digital cassette  
DV1)  
J-H1  
Computer  
JZ-1  
RS-232C  
D3  
Computer  
Monitor with HD D3  
input connector  
Analog composite  
MONITOR  
SD video monitor  
Monitor for computer  
Analog  
component  
Analog audio  
Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr  
input connectors  
Audio monitor  
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1) When an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is installed.  
Chapter 1 Overview  
1-3  
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1-2 Sample System Configuration  
Example for the J-H3  
HDCAM camcorder  
Reference video signal generator  
Digital cassette  
RS-422A  
EXT SYNC  
J-H3  
HD SDI  
SD SDI  
SD VTR  
HD VTR or A/V server system  
JZ-1  
RS-232C  
DV1)  
Computer  
Computer  
Analog  
composite  
D3  
SD video monitor  
Monitor with HD D3 input connector  
Analog  
audio  
MONITOR  
Audio monitor  
Monitor for computer  
TC  
OUTPUT  
Analog  
component  
Time code reader  
Monitor with Y/Pb/Pr  
input connectors  
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1) When an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board is installed.  
1-4  
Chapter 1 Overview  
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1-3 Using the CD-ROM Manual  
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manuals  
for the J-H series of videocassette players (English,  
Japanese, French, and German versions).  
To Read the CD-ROM Manual  
To read the operation manual included on the CD-  
ROM disc, do the following.  
CD-ROM System Requirements  
1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.  
The following are required to access the supplied CD-  
ROM disc.  
• Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or  
faster CPU, or Macintosh computer with PowerPC  
CPU  
– Installed memory: 32 MB or more  
– CD-ROM drive: × 8 or faster  
• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600  
or higher  
A cover page appears automatically in your  
browser window.  
If it does not appear automatically in the browser  
window, double click the index.htm file on the  
CD-ROM disc.  
2 Select and click the operation manual that you  
want to read.  
A PDF file containing the operation manual opens.  
When these requirements are not met, access to the  
CD-ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.  
Note  
You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc if you lose or  
become unable to read the contents of the CD-ROM  
disc because of a hardware failure or misuse of the  
CD-ROM disc, or the CD-ROM disc has been lost or  
damaged.  
Preparations  
The following software must be installed on your  
computer in order to use the operation manuals  
included on the CD-ROM disc.  
Contact a Sony service representative.  
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or higher, or  
Netscape Navigator Version 4.0 or higher  
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher  
Notes  
• If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it may  
be downloaded from the following URL:  
http://www.microsoft.com/ie  
• If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be  
downloaded from the following URL:  
http://home.netscape.com/  
• If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it may be  
downloaded from the following URL:  
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/  
readstep.html  
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• MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel  
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and  
other countries.  
• Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape  
Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• PowerPC is a registered trademark of International  
Business Machines Corporation.  
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,  
Inc.  
• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe  
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
• Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
Chapter 1 Overview  
1-5  
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Chapter  
2
Location and Function  
of Parts  
2-1 Control Panel  
1 Carrying handle  
2 POWER switch  
Search control section  
(See page 2-5)  
Display section  
(See page 2-2)  
3 Cassette compartment  
4 Remote control detector  
5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE  
6 PHONES (headphones)  
Tape transport control  
section (See page 2-6)  
FUNCTION-1/2) button  
jack and control knob  
This illustration shows the J-H3.  
1 Carrying handle  
Use this handle to carry the unit or to stand the unit  
vertically.  
Press the side of the POWER switch marked “OFF” to  
turn the unit off.  
3 Cassette compartment  
2 POWER switch  
Insert an S or L cassette into this compartment.  
Press the side of the POWER switch marked “ON” to  
turn the unit on. The fluorescent display on the control  
panel lights.  
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts  
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2-1  
 
2-1 Control Panel  
4 Remote control detector  
For details of the assignment, see “Menu bank operations  
(menu items B01 to B12)” on page 5-5.  
Receives the infrared signal from the supplied Remote  
Commander. For details, see “4-4 Using the Remote  
Commander” on page 4-7.  
6 PHONES (headphones) jack and control knob  
Connect stereo headphones with an impedance of  
8 ohms to monitor the sound during playback.  
The control knob adjusts the volume.  
5 PF-1/2 (PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION-1/2)  
button  
You can assign the function that is set in PF2 KEY  
SELECT, basic menu item 022 of the setup menu, to  
the PF-2 button. “Tape Remain Time” is assigned to  
the PF-2 button as the factory default setting.  
While you are pressing the PF-1 or PF-2 button, the  
system frequency in playback or the remaining tape  
time is displayed in the FL display according to the  
button that is being pressed.  
It is possible to make a setting so that the output  
volume from the AUDIO MONITOR connectors is  
controlled simultaneously.  
Set AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT LEVEL, extended  
menu item 114, on “VAR” to enable the above feature.  
2-1-1 Display Section  
1 LTC/VITC button  
2 SET/MENU button  
5 CTL/TC/UB button  
3 AU MON SEL button  
4 SHIFT button  
6 CTL RESET button  
7 FL (Fluorescent) display and indicators  
This illustration shows the J-H3.  
2 SET/MENU button  
1 LTC/VITC button  
Use this button for setup menu operations and settings.  
Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the  
SHIFT button to display the contents of the setup  
menu items on the FL display. When the setting is  
finished, press only the SET/MENU button to fix the  
settings and return to the normal display.  
This selects the time code displayed in the FL display  
in the following sequence: LTC1), VITC2). The  
underline for the LTC or VITC time code setting  
indicators lights corresponding to the selection.  
Note  
In this unit, VITC may not be displayed correctly  
except during normal playback.  
For details of setup menu settings and operations, see  
Chapter 5, “Setup Menu.”  
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1) LTC: abbreviation of Longitudinal Time code. This  
time code is recorded on a longitudinal track on the tape.  
Reading is unreliable at low speeds, and not possible at  
all during still playback.  
2) VITC: abbreviation of Vertical Interval Time code.  
This time code is inserted in the vertical blanking  
interval and recorded on the video tracks.  
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3 AU MON SEL button  
5 CTL/TC/UB (display switching) button  
This selects the time data displayed in the fluorescent  
display in the following sequence: CTL, TC, UB. As  
the display changes, the corresponding indicators over  
the fluorescent display also light/go off.  
Each press of this button switches the audio channel as  
listed below. The selected channels are displayed in  
the FL display.  
When basic menu item 026 is set to STEREO  
Time data display selection and display contents  
AUDIO CHANNEL  
One press  
L
R
Display Value displayed  
selection  
Indicator status  
CH-1  
CH-3  
CH-1,2  
CH-3,4  
CUE  
CH-2  
CH-4  
CH-1,2  
CH-3,4  
Two presses  
Three presses  
Four presses  
Five presses  
Six presses  
CTL  
Tape running time (hours,  
CTL indicator  
lights.  
minutes, seconds, frames)  
computed from the CTL  
(control) signal recorded on  
the tape during playback.  
TC  
UB  
Playback time code read by The TC indicator  
After this, each press of this  
button switches the channel as  
in the sequence above.  
the internal time code  
lights.  
reader.a)  
User bit value inserted in the The UB indicator  
playback time code.a)  
lights.  
The latest setting of each channel is saved in the  
memory regardless of whether the power has been  
turned on/off. Therefore, regardless of the system  
frequency set on the unit, the last channel setting saved  
will be loaded automatically.  
a) The LTC/VITC button switches between LTC and VITC.  
6 CTL RESET button  
Press this button to reset a CTL value displayed in the  
FL display area.  
Using AUDIO MONITOR MODE, basic menu item  
026 of the setup menu, you can change the assignment  
of the audio output. You can choose setting from  
among ALL, MONO, and STEREO. For details, see  
“5-3 Basic Menu” on page 5-7.  
Press the AU MON SEL button while holding down  
the SHIFT button to invert the order of the options.  
4 SHIFT button  
Hold down this button and press the SET/MENU  
button to enable the menu function.  
Press the F FWD or REW button while holding down  
the SHIFT button to do the forward or reverse cue-up  
of the Shot marks1) or STOP CODE points. These  
marks are located before and after the current tape  
position.  
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1) Shot marks  
If you use a camcorder which allows you to use Shot  
marks, you can insert REC START markers or Shot  
markers in the user bits area in advance for easy editing.  
This is called inserting Shot marks.  
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2-1 Control Panel  
7 FL (Fluorescent) display and indicators  
These comprise a time data display area, an audio  
monitor display area and a number of indicators.  
Audio monitor display area  
Time data display area  
Indicator area  
❉
Tape transport indicator area  
This illustration shows the J-H3.  
Audio monitor display area  
• L/R audio level meter  
Indicates the audio levels of the 2 optionally selected  
channels making up L/R (Left/Right).  
• L/R audio channel display  
When LTC has been selected using the LTC/VITC  
button, the LTC indicator is displayed and  
underlined. On the other hand, when VITC is  
selected, the VITC indicator is displayed and  
underlined.  
Indicates the optionally selected channel numbers.  
• SERVO indicator: This lights when the servo lock  
is functioning.  
Time data display area  
• ALARM indicator: This lights when a hardware  
error is detected on the unit, and goes off when the  
error is resolved. When this indicator is lit, an  
error message appears in the time data display  
area.  
Normally this displays a CTL count, time code value,  
or user bit value according to the selection of the CTL/  
TC/UB button or LTC/VITC button. When a cassette  
recorded in the DF mode is played back, the dot by the  
❉ mark in the illustration above lights. At this time, the  
two dots (:) located above the dot disappear.  
It is also used to display error messages and the setup  
menus.  
• Cassette-in indicator q: This lights when a  
cassette is loaded in the unit.  
• DATA indicator: This lights when a tape,  
containing audio data such as Dolby-E and AC-3  
on its DIGITAL AUDIO track, is played back.  
• PsF indicator: This lights when a tape, which is  
recorded in PsF, is played back.  
For details of the display of the CTL count, time code value,  
or user bit value, see the explanation given in “CTL/TC/UB  
(display switching) button” on page 2-3.  
Indicator area  
• System frequency indicator: The system  
frequency selected in SYSTEM FREQUENCY  
SELECT, basic menu item 013 of the setup menu,  
lights. When the selected frequency and the  
frequency of the tape being played back are  
incompatible, this indicator flashes.  
This includes the following indicators.  
• CTL, TC, UB indicators: The time data selected  
using the CTL/TC/UB (display switching) button  
lights. Selected time data will be displayed on the  
time data display area.  
• LTC, VITC indicators: Regardless of the display  
in the time data display area, these indicators light  
when the corresponding time code values are  
being read.  
• PD indicator (J-H3 only): This lights when the  
system frequency is set to 23.98PD.  
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Tape transport indicator area  
• Tape transport indicator  
When you press each button in the tape transport  
control section, the corresponding indicators light.  
m: REW (rewind) indicator  
3 SHUTTLE dial  
Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in  
the following table. Turn the dial clockwise for  
forward playback and counterclockwise for reverse  
playback.  
B: PLAY indicator  
After pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the  
JOG dial for playback in jog mode and the SHUTTLE  
dial for playback in shuttle mode.  
When AUTO TRACKING (the automatic tape  
loading function) is in operation, this indicator  
flashes.  
M: F FWD (fast forward) indicator  
x: STOP indicator  
Playback modes using the JOG/SHUTTLE dial  
Playback mode Operations and functions  
• JOG/SHTL (jog/shuttle) indicator  
The “JOG” indicator lights when playback is carried  
out in jog mode, and the “SHTL” indicator lights  
when playback is carried out in shuttle mode.  
• JOG/SHTL (jog/shuttle) transport indicator  
b: Jog/shuttle reverse indicator (green)  
B: Jog/shuttle forward indicator (green)  
x: Jog/shuttle still indicator (red)  
Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button once to  
light “JOG,” then turn the JOG dial, or  
simply turn the JOG dial without lighting  
“JOG.” Playback is carried out at a speed  
corresponding to the rotating speed of  
the JOG dial. The playback speed range  
is from –1 to +1 times normal speed.  
The JOG dial has no detents.  
Jog  
Shuttle  
Press the JOG/SHUTTLE button twice to  
light “SHTL,” then turn the SHUTTLE  
dial, or simply turn the SHUTTLE dial  
without lighting “SHTL.” Playback is  
carried out at a speed corresponding to  
the angular position of the SHUTTLE  
dial. The playback speed range is from  
–21 to +21 times normal speed.  
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The SHUTTLE dial has detents at the  
center position, and at that point a still  
picture is displayed.  
1 JOG/SHUTTLE button  
Notes  
2 JOG dial  
• Normally, you turn the SHUTTLE dial after setting  
the jog/shuttle mode by pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE  
button. However, you can also set the jog/shuttle  
mode simply by turning the dial. (This feature is  
available when SELECTION FOR JOG/SHUTTLE  
DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item 101 of the  
setup menu, is set to DIAL.) In this case, you must  
reset the SHUTTLE dial to the center position after  
turning it, otherwise the dial may be moved by  
vibration and the tape may start running in the shuttle  
mode during playback.  
• If the unit carries out reverse playback in the shuttle  
mode at –0.5 times or less normal speed for 20  
consecutive minutes, the reel motor heat protection  
circuit automatically functions and the unit enters still  
mode.  
3 SHUTTLE dial  
1 JOG/SHUTTLE button  
Use this button to toggle between jog mode and shuttle  
mode when using the JOG dial or SHUTTLE dial.  
Press this button once for playback in jog mode, or  
press this button twice for playback in shuttle mode  
during playback or F FWD/REW. The corresponding  
“JOG” indicator or “SHTL” indicator lights in the FL  
display area.  
2 JOG dial  
Turn this to carry out playback in the modes shown in  
the following table. Turn the dial clockwise for  
forward playback and counterclockwise for reverse  
playback.  
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2-1 Control Panel  
1
2
3
Instance Number Generation Method  
Instance Number  
Material Number Generation Method  
2-1-3 Tape Transport Control  
Section  
4, 5 Material Number  
6
7
8
9
0
qa  
Year/Month/Date  
Hour:Minute:Second  
Time Zone  
GPS Altitude  
Number of Satellites  
Auxiliary Device  
(“ ”: not equiped, “+”: equiped)  
PDOP (Position Dilution Of Precision value)  
Longitude (E: east/W: west)  
Latitude (S: south/N: north)  
Organization Code  
1 EJECT button  
2 REW button  
3 PLAY button  
4 F FWD button  
5 STOP button  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
qh  
qj  
6 STANDBY  
on/off button  
User Code  
Country Code  
4 F FWD (fast forward) button  
To start fast forwarding the tape, press this button. The  
F FWD indicator lights. When you are using a tape  
containing shot marks, press this button while holding  
down the SHIFT button to cue-up the shot mark  
position located just after the current position.  
1 EJECT button  
Press this button to eject the cassette.  
2 REW (rewind) button  
To rewind the tape, press this button. The REW  
indicator lights. When you are using a tape containing  
shot marks, press this button while holding down the  
SHIFT button to cue-up the shot mark position located  
just before the current position.  
5 STOP button  
To stop playback, press this button. The STOP  
indicator lights.  
If REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM, extended menu  
item 105 of the setup menu, has been set to ON, this  
button flashes when abnormalities about the external  
reference video signals are detected (J-H3 only). Those  
abnormalities are described below.  
• Reference video signals are not input.  
• The system frequency set in this unit does not match  
with the frequency of the reference video signals  
being input.  
3 PLAY button  
To start playback, press this button. The PLAY  
indicator lights.  
When you are using a tape containing UMID data,  
press this button while holding down the SHIFT button  
to display UMID data on the monitor.  
6 STANDBY on/off button  
When a cassette is inserted in the unit and the unit is in  
the Stop mode, you can toggle the VTR standby mode  
on and off by pressing this button.  
In standby mode, the drum rotates and the tape sticks  
to the drum. As a result, playback starts immediately.  
If the unit is set to 8 minutes elapse (this value can be  
varied using STILL TIMER extended menu item 501  
of the setup menu) in standby mode, it automatically  
switches out of standby mode to protect the tape.  
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2-2 Connector Panel  
1 TC OUTPUT connector  
2 AC IN connector  
3 REMOTE IN  
connector  
5 VIDEO OUTPUT  
4 RS-232C connector  
connectors  
6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors  
7 EXT SYNC  
connectors  
This illustration shows the J-H3 equipped with  
an HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board.  
4 RS-232C (RS-232C serial interface) connector  
(D-sub 9-pin, male)  
Exchanges the RS-232C serial remote control signal  
and the VTR status signal with external devices such  
as a computer installed JZ-1.  
1 TC OUTPUT (time code output) connector  
(BNC type ×1) (J-H3 only):  
Outputs the playback time code.  
2 AC IN connector  
Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord (not  
supplied).  
5 VIDEO OUTPUT connectors  
SD (D CONV.) (SD output) connectors  
COMPOSITE (SUPER) (analog composite video  
output) connector (Phono jack ×1): Outputs an  
analog composite video signal.  
Notes  
• Place the unit near the AC outlet for easier reach of  
the breaker.  
COMPOSITE (SUPER) (analog composite video  
output) connector (BNC type ×1): Outputs an  
analog composite video signal.  
SDI (SUPER) (serial digital interface output)  
connector (BNC type ×1) (J-H3 only): Outputs  
video/audio signals in D1 format.  
• Make sure to perform a ground connection for the  
unit before you plug the unit into the wall outlet. If  
you disconnect the grounding, unplug the unit from  
the wall outlet first.  
3 REMOTE IN (9P) (remote control signal input)  
connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) (J-H3 only):  
Connects to a BVE series editor or other VTR using a  
9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) to externally  
control the unit.  
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2-2 Connector Panel  
6 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT connectors  
Audio monitor (L/R) output connectors (XLR  
3-pin, male):  
DV (i.LINK DV output ) connector (IEEE1394  
type, 6-pin) (available only when an HKJ-101  
i.LINK Interface Board (not supplied) is  
installed):  
This is a connector located on the optional  
HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board. Outputs video/  
audio signals in DV format.  
Outputs two (L and R) audio monitor signals  
according to the setting of the AU MON SEL  
button on the control panel.  
Audio monitor (L/R) output connectors (Phono  
jack ×2):  
Notes  
Outputs two (L and R) audio monitor signals  
according to the setting of the AU MON SEL  
button on the control panel.  
• Through the DV connector, only one DV  
device can be connected to this unit. If you  
intend to connect multiple DV devices, refer to  
the manuals of them.  
• The i.LINK (DV) output of this unit is used to  
provide materials to a computer on which non-  
linear editing software is installed. You can use  
a Sony VTR equiped with an i.LINK (DV)  
connector with this unit, though, the auto  
dubbing function and editing function will not  
be available.  
7 EXT SYNC (reference video signal input)  
connectors (BNC type ×2) (J-H3 only):  
Input reference video signals.  
These connectors input the positive/negative  
bipolarity ternary sync signal and the Video Burst  
Sync (VBS) signal, in other words, the composite  
video signal including chroma burst. They also input  
the Video Sync (VS) signal, that is, the composite  
monochrome video signal. When a bridge connection  
is made, the terminator is automatically set to OFF  
(75 Ω).  
HD (HD output) connectors  
COMPONENT (Y/Pb/Pr) connectors (BNC type  
×3): Output analog HD component video signals  
(Y/Pb/Pr).  
Note  
This unit performs on SYNC LOCK. It does not  
perform on burst LOCK.  
D3 output connector: Outputs analog HD  
component video signals (Y/Pb/Pr).  
MONITOR connector (D-sub 15-pin): Outputs  
video signals using the XGA system. The monitor  
and projector of the signal receiver should be set  
to XGA.  
HD SDI (SUPER) (HD serial digital interface  
output) connector (BNC type ×1) (J-H3 only):  
Outputs video/audio signals in HD format.  
When basic menu item 005, “DISPLAY  
INFORMATION SELECT,” of the setup menu is set  
to anything other than OFF, the connector outputs  
superimposed character information such as time  
code, menu settings, or alarm messages.  
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3
Preparations  
3-1 Installation  
Installation of the unit  
You can install this unit horizontally as well as  
vertically. However, it is necessary to use the supplied  
vertical installation stands to prepare the unit for  
vertical installation as shown in the figure.  
Notes  
• When you install this unit vertically, be sure that the  
handle faces up.  
• Regardless of whether you install the unit  
horizontally or vertically, make sure there is a space  
of 5 cm (2 inches) or more around the unit.  
Vertical  
installation  
stands  
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3-2 Cassettes  
Removing slack from the tape  
Cassette types  
Press one of the reels in with a finger, and turn gently  
in the direction shown by the arrows until there is no  
slack in the tape.  
This unit uses a tape with 1/2-inch tape width. It plays  
HD DIGITAL VIDEO cassettes.  
Inserting and ejecting cassettes  
Insert or eject a cassette while the unit is powered on.  
Inserting a cassette  
EJECT button  
Ejecting a cassette  
Press the EJECT button.  
The cassette is ejected.  
S cassette  
1
L cassette  
1 Turn the POWER switch on.  
2 Check the following points before inserting the  
cassette with the orientation shown in the figure.  
• Check that there is no slack in the tape.  
• Check that the message “E10-0000” is not shown  
in the time data display area.  
The cassette is drawn into the unit.  
If the message “E10-0000” appears in the time data  
display area, there is moisture condensation in the unit.  
For steps to take when “E10-0000” is displayed, see  
“6-3 Moisture Condensation” on page 6-2.  
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Chapter  
4
Playback  
4-1 Preparations for Playback  
• EDGE-CROP mode (CROP)  
4-1-1 Switching System  
Frequency  
HD  
SD  
Switch a setting of this unit to correspond with the  
system frequency of a using cassette. (This is set to  
29.97 system at the factory.)  
Crops a quarter of both ends of an HDVS screen.  
For details, see “Switching system frequency (menu item  
013)” on page 5-4.  
To adjust the horizontal position of the edge-  
cropped screen  
Use H CROP POSITION (DC), extended menu item  
932.  
4-1-2 Setting the Audio Monitor  
Output  
• LETTER BOX mode (LETTER BOX)  
When LETTER BOX is selected, you can choose an  
aspect ratio for the down-converted screen from  
among the following 3 conversion modes included in  
LETTER BOX MODE (DC), extended menu item  
931.  
Press AU MON SEL button to assign the channels to  
L/R outputs.  
For details of channel setting and operation, see “AU MON  
SEL button” on page 2-3.  
When “16:9” is selected  
4-1-3 Selecting a Conversion  
Mode for the Down-Converter  
HD  
SD  
Select a conversion mode from CONVERTER MODE  
(DC), extended menu item 930.  
Converts the screen with keeping an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
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4-1 Preparations for Playback  
When “14:9” is selected  
To convert 24-frame time code into 25-frame time  
code, set the following menu items as shown below.  
HD  
SD  
Basic menu item 005  
“TIME”  
Extended menu item 620 “ON”  
Extended menu item 621 Set “STARTING TC”  
These settings display 25-frame time code on the time  
data display area of the FL display, and superimpose  
both 24-frame and 25-frame time codes on the  
monitor.  
Crops both ends of an HDVS screen to make its  
aspect ratio 14:9.  
When “13:9” is selected  
HD  
SD  
Crops both ends of an HDVS screen to make its  
aspect ratio 13:9.  
• Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE)  
4-1-5 Time Data Setting  
(Conversion from 23.98 to  
HD  
SD  
29.97-Frame Mode) (J-H3 only)  
If you set the system frequency to 23.98PD and are about  
to playback a tape recorded in 23.98-frame mode, you  
can convert the time code into 29.97-frame time code.  
Converts a 16:9 screen into a 4:3 screen  
without cropping.  
To display the converted 29.97-frame time code, set  
the following menu items as shown below.  
4-1-4 Time Data Setting  
(Conversion from 24 to  
25-Frame Mode)  
Basic menu item 005  
“TIME”  
Extended menu item 623 Set 24F TC A-FRAME  
SELECT  
Extended menu item 624 Set 30F TC A-FRAME  
SELECT  
Displayed time data  
Use the CTL/TC/UB button to select one of the CTL  
(control), time code, or user bit values. When time code  
is selected, the displayed data is determined by the setting  
of the LTC/VITC button (LTC/VITC) as follows.  
These settings display 29.97-frame time code on the  
time data display area of the FL display, and  
superimpose both 23.98-frame and 29.97-frame time  
codes on the monitor.  
LTC/VITC  
button setting  
Displayed data  
LTC  
LTC recorded on tape  
VITC recorded on tape  
VITC  
Time code conversion for 25-frame mode  
playback (TC CONV)  
When you play back a tape that was originally  
recorded in 24-frame mode in 25-frame mode (off-  
speed playback), you can convert 24-frame time code  
into 25-frame time code.  
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4-2 Playback Procedures  
4-2-1 Normal Playback  
4-2-2 Playback in Jog Mode  
1
Cassette compartment  
SHIFT button  
AU MON SEL button  
STOP button  
1,2,3  
PLAY button  
Insert a cassette beforehand.  
In jog mode, the JOG dial controls the playback speed  
based the speed at which the dial is turned. The  
playback speed range is 1 times normal speed.  
Use the following procedure to carry out playback in  
shuttle mode.  
For details of how to insert a cassette, see “Inserting and  
ejecting cassettes” on page 3-2.  
To start playback  
Press the PLAY button.  
1 Turn the JOG dial directly or press the JOG/  
SHUTTLE button to light the JOG indicator.  
To stop playback  
Press the STOP button.  
Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button toggles  
between jog mode and shuttle mode.  
If you play back to the end of the tape  
The tape is automatically rewound, and stops.  
(When AUTO REWIND, extended menu item 125, is  
set to ENA)  
2 Turn the JOG dial in the desired direction, at a  
speed corresponding to the desired playback speed.  
Playback in jog mode starts.  
Note  
This unit uses an auto-tracking function. The factory  
setting for the auto-tracking is on (AUTO TRACKING  
ON). You can turn auto-tracking off. For details on  
how to change the setting, contact your nearest Sony  
dealer. While this unit is pulling the tape in, the PLAY  
button indicator B flashes.  
3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the  
JOG dial.  
It is possible to make pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE  
button to switching between JOG and SHUTTLE  
mode.  
Select “KEY” in SELECTION FOR JOG/  
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item  
101, to enable the above feature. (This is the  
default setting.)  
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4-2 Playback Procedures  
2 Turn the SHUTTLE dial to the angle  
4-2-3 Playback in Shuttle Mode  
corresponding to the desired playback speed.  
Playback in shuttle mode starts.  
3 Return the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent  
position or press the STOP button to cancel shuttle  
mode playback.  
1
It is possible to make pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE  
button to switching between JOG and SHUTTLE  
mode.  
Select “KEY” in SELECTION FOR JOG/  
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item  
101, to enable the above feature. (This is the  
default setting.)  
To return to normal-speed playback  
Press the PLAY button.  
1,2,3  
3
To alternate between normal-speed  
playback and shuttle mode playback  
Set the SHUTTLE dial to the position  
corresponding to the desired shuttle playback  
speed first. Press the PLAY button, and then press  
the JOG/SHUTTLE button twice.  
For intermittent shuttle mode playback, press the  
STOP button first and then press the JOG/  
SHUTTLE button twice.  
In shuttle mode, the SHUTTLE dial controls the  
playback speed based on the angular position of the  
dial. There are seven playback speeds:  
0.03 times, 0.12 times, 0.5 times, 1 times,  
2 times, 5 times, 21 times.  
+ indicates forward direction speed, – indicates reverse  
direction speed.  
Normally, you turn the SHUTTLE dial after setting  
the jog/shuttle mode by pressing the JOG/  
SHUTTLE button. You can also set the jog/shuttle  
mode, however, by directly turning the dial. (This  
is available when SELECTION FOR JOG/  
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE, extended menu item  
101, is set to DIAL.) In this case, you must reset  
the SHUTTLE dial to the center position after  
turning it, otherwise the dial is moved by vibration  
and the tape may start running in the shuttle mode  
during playback.  
The SHUTTLE dial has detents at the center position,  
move the SHUTTLE dial to the center indent to  
display a still picture.  
Use the following procedure to carry out playback in  
shuttle mode.  
1 Turn the SHUTTLE dial directly or press the JOG/  
SHUTTLE button twice to light the SHTL  
indicator.  
If the SHUTTLE dial points to a position other  
than the center, playback in shuttle mode starts at a  
speed corresponding to the angular position of the  
dial.  
Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button toggles  
between jog mode and shuttle mode.  
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4-3 Superimposed Character Information  
Note  
The display shown on the left corresponds to the  
factory default settings of the unit.  
1 Types of time data  
Time data  
Changing the setting of DISPLAY INFORMATION  
SELECT in basic menu item 005 allows different time  
data to be displayed in the bottom line of the display.  
2 Drop frame mark  
of time data  
For details, see “Items in the basic menu” on page 5-7.  
3 VITC field mark  
Displayed items  
1 Types of time data  
Display  
CTL  
Meaning  
4 Operation mode  
CTL counter data  
LTC reader time code  
LTC reader user bit  
VITC reader time code  
VITC reader user bit  
TCR  
UBR  
TCR.  
UBR.  
Video signal output from the SDI (J-H3 only), HD  
SDI (J-H3 only), COMPOSITE, COMPONENT (Y/  
Pb/Pr), D3 or MONITOR connectors contains  
superimposed character information (overlaid display),  
including time code, menu settings, or alarm  
messages.  
Note  
If the time data or user bit cannot be read correctly,  
they will be displayed with an asterisk. For  
example, “T*R”, “U*R”, “T*R.” or “U*R.”.  
For details on the settings for superimposed display,  
see “DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT,” basic  
menu item 005 on page 5-7, “SD CHARACTER,”  
basic menu item 027 on page 5-8, and “HD  
2 Drop frame mark of time data  
“ . ”: Drop frame mode  
“ : ”: Non-drop frame mode  
CHARACTER,” basic menu item 028 on page 5-8.  
3 VITC field mark  
“
” blank: When displaying Field 1 and 3  
Adjusting the character display  
“ * ”: When displaying Field 2 and 4  
The basic menu adjusts the position, size and type of  
the superimposed characters.  
For details of the basic menu, see “5-3 Basic Menu” on  
page 5-7.  
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4-3 Superimposed Character Information  
4 Operation mode  
The field is divided into two blocks, A and B.  
• Block A: displays the operation mode.  
• Block B: displays the servo lock status or tape speed.  
A
B
Display  
Block A  
Operation mode  
Block B  
TAPE UNTHREAD  
STANDBY OFF  
STOP  
Cassette is not loaded.  
Standby off mode  
Stop mode  
F.FWD  
Fast forward mode  
REW  
Rewind mode  
PLAY  
Playback mode (servo unlocked)  
Playback mode (servo locked)  
A still picture in jog mode  
Jog mode in forward direction  
Jog mode in reverse direction  
A still picture in shuttle mode  
Shuttle mode  
PLAY  
LOCK  
STILL  
FWD  
REV  
JOG  
JOG  
JOG  
SHUTTLE  
SHUTTLE  
STILL  
(Speed)  
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Setting menu  
Before using the Remote Commander  
When a Remote Commander is used, WIRELESS  
REMOTE CONTROL, extended menu item 213, must  
to be set to ON. (It is set to OFF at the factory.)  
(The following operation is an example of how  
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL is switched from  
OFF to ON.)  
Pull off the transparent film covering the battery parts.  
How to change the lithium battery  
1 Pull out the lithium battery case.  
Pull the battery case toward you while releasing  
the lock by plucking it with your fingernail.  
1 Select WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL,  
extended menu item 213, to display it.  
The illustration shows the information displayed in  
the time data display area and on the monitor  
connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors.  
Time data display  
Monitor screen  
REMOTE INTERFACE  
2 Set lithium battery in the case.  
137  
❉
213:WIRELESS-off  
501  
The + side  
faces up.  
Items without ❉ are omitted.  
3 Push the lithium battery case back into its original  
position.  
Notes on the Remote Commander  
• If there is an obstacle between the Remote  
Commander and the remote control detector, the  
Remote Commander sometimes does not work  
properly. Point the Remote Commander at the remote  
control detector on the front side of the unit.  
• The effective remote control area is limited. It  
becomes easier to control the unit the closer you get  
and if you point the Remote Commander directly at  
the front of the unit.  
• Change the battery when the Remote Commander  
does not work properly.  
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4-4 Using the Remote Commander  
2 Turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting  
from “OFF” to “ON” while holding down the JOG/  
SHUTTLE button, and then release the JOG/  
SHUTTLE button.  
Unit  
Time data display  
Remote control detector  
Infrared transmitter  
Monitor screen  
REMOTE INTERFACE  
137  
❉
213:WIRELESS-on  
501  
Remote  
Commander  
Items without ❉ are omitted.  
(ON flashes while the JOG/SHUTTLE button is  
being pressed.)  
Operating the Remote Commander  
3 Press the SET/MENU button.  
Press the function keys while pointing the infrared  
transmitter of the Remote Commander at the remote  
control detector.  
Time data display area and monitor go back to the  
original views.  
Each key functions same as the corresponding key on  
the control panel attached to the unit.  
Note  
When two or more J-H1s or J-H3s are placed close to  
each other, the Remote Commander may affect more  
than one unit. In this case, select OFF in WIRELESS  
REMOTE CONTROL, extended menu item 213, of  
the other units you do not want to operate.  
Note  
For the SEARCH key,  
is 5 times reverse speed.  
is 5 times forward speed,  
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4-5 Tele-File1) and Shot Mark Functions  
The following operations will be available when using  
the unit connected to a personal computer (PC) with  
the optional JZ-1 software installed.  
For details on installation and software operation, refer to  
the “Readme” file and the “Help” file supplied with the JZ-  
1 software.  
Basic Operations Such as PLAY,  
F FWD, REW, STOP, SHUTTLE,  
and JOG.  
You can perform basic operations such as PLAY,  
F FWD, REW, STOP, SHUTTLE, and JOG via your  
PC.  
Reading Tele-File Data and Shot  
Mark Data  
If Shot mark data or Tele-File data have been  
recorded, you can automatically read image and  
related data based on the Shot mark or Tele-File data.  
(You will need to install a video capture card in your  
PC.)  
An image that has been read will be displayed as a  
thumbnail image. Double-clicking the thumbnail  
image quickly finds the beginning of the segment.  
Based on the thumbnail image position (cue point),  
you can set an IN point and OUT point.  
Writing Data in Tele-File  
You can write the IN/OUT point set in the PC in Tele-  
File.  
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1) Tele-File  
This is a system that can write and read material recorded on the tape using the non-contact IC memory built into the back  
label of the cassette.  
Tele-File is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
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5
Setup Menu  
5-1 Menu System Configuration  
The principal setup operations required before  
operating this unit can be carried out using setup  
menus.  
• Extended menu  
This menu is used to make the following wide range  
of settings on this unit:  
The menu system of this unit is comprised of a basic  
menu and an extended menu.  
– the control panel functions  
– tape protection  
• Basic menu  
– video and audio control  
This menu is used to make the following settings:  
– the digital hours meter  
– the character information superimposed on the  
output to the monitor  
– settings for switching system frequency  
– settings for the menu banks for retaining menu  
settings  
– digital data processing  
This unit allows up to two menu settings to be stored  
in menu banks 1 and 2.  
The stored menu settings can be called up to use as  
required.  
For more information, see “Menu bank operations (menu  
items B01 to B12)” on page 5-5.  
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5-2 Menu Operations  
This section describes the basic menu displays and  
how to change the settings.  
Cursor indicating  
the currently  
selected item  
*HO1:OPE HOURS  
HO2:DRUM HOURS -  
-
102  
52  
For information about how to use basic menu item 013, see  
“Switching system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4,  
and for information about how to operate items B01 to B12,  
see “Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B12)” on  
page 5-5.  
Displaying the menus  
SHIFT button  
Time data display  
Changing the currently displayed menu  
item  
JOG/SHUTTLE button  
SET/MENU button  
Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the  
SHIFT button.  
The setting of the currently selected menu item  
appears in the time data display.  
JOG/SHTL indicator  
JOG/SHUTTLE dial  
Turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial.  
Turning the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to the right  
increments the item number and turning it to the left  
decrements the item number.  
The item number changes at a rate depending on the  
JOG/SHUTTLE dial position (when the SHTL  
indicator is lit) or on the JOG/SHUTTLE dial rotation  
rate (when the JOG indicator is lit).  
Item number  
(flashing)  
Item name (first four  
characters)  
Displaying the menus on the monitor  
Menu setting can be done on the monitor while  
superimposing is set to ON.  
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Resetting the menu settings to their  
factory default values (menu item B20)  
Changing a menu item setting value  
To change the setting value of the currently displayed  
menu item, use the following procedure.  
Time data display  
SET/MENU button  
2
1
1 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the  
1 Set RESET SETUP, basic menu item B20, to ON.  
JOG/SHUTTLE dial.  
“PUSH SET” appears in the time data display, and  
“Push SET button” appears on the monitor screen.  
The setting value changes at a rate based on the  
SHUTTLE dial position or on the JOG dial  
rotation rate.  
2 Press the SET/MENU button.  
The current active menu settings (see “Menu bank  
operations (menu items B01 to B12)”) are reset to  
their factory default settings.  
3 Press the SET/MENU button again.  
Setting value (flashes while changing)  
The settings are saved and the menu display  
disappears from the time data display.  
2 When the desired setting value is displayed, press  
the SET/MENU button.  
This saves the new setting value, and the menu  
display disappears from the time data display.  
To cancel the change  
Press the SET/MENU button while holding down  
the SHIFT button before pressing the SET/MENU  
button only.  
The menu display disappears from the time data  
display without saving the new setting value.  
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5-2 Menu Operations  
Switching system frequency (menu item  
013)  
2 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the  
JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting from  
“OFF” to “ON,” then release the JOG/SHUTTLE  
button.  
Using the following procedure, you can set SYSTEM  
FREQUENCY SELECT, basic menu item 013, to  
“ON,” and then switch the system frequencies between  
29.97, 25, 24 (J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only), and  
23.98PD (J-H3 only).  
The displays change as follows.  
Time data display  
(The following procedure is an example of switching  
from a 29.97 system to a 25 system.)  
Monitor screen  
1 Select SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT, basic  
ITEM-013  
menu item 013, and display it.  
SYSTEM FREQUENCY  
SELECT  
The time data display and the monitor screen  
connected to VIDEO OUTPUT connectors show  
the following displays.  
ON  
Push SET button!!  
Time data display  
3 Press the SET/MENU button.  
Monitor screen  
KEY PARAMETER  
The displays change as shown below.  
H13----  
.
Time data display  
.
.
.
012----  
❉
013:SYSTEM SEL-off  
020----  
Monitor screen  
SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT  
Items without ❉ are omitted.  
29.97 PsF (59.94i)  
If the Frequency setting  
is changed, Turn power  
off and on again.  
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The menu settings disappear from the time data  
display, and it returns to the normal indicators.  
4 Holding down the JOG/SHUTTLE button, turn the  
JOG/SHUTTLE dial to change the setting to 25,  
then release the JOG/SHUTTLE button.  
Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to  
B12)  
The displays change as shown below.  
Time data display  
This unit allows two different complete sets of menu  
settings to be saved in what are termed “menu banks,”  
numbered 1 and 2. Saved sets of menu settings are  
recalled for use as required.  
Monitor screen  
SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT  
To jump to menu item B01 or H01  
25 PsF (50i)  
The unit recalls any required menu items when you  
turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial after pressing the SET/  
MENU button while holding down the SHIFT button.  
Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the  
SHIFT button, then press the CTL/TC/UB button.  
Every time you press the CTL/TC/UB button, menu  
item H01 or B01 is recalled alternately.  
Push SET button!!  
Saving the current active menu settings  
Set menu item SAVE BANK 1, basic menu item B11,  
or SAVE BANK 2, basic menu item B12, to ON,  
depending on which of the menu banks you wish to  
use to save the setting, then press the SET/MENU  
button.  
To cancel switching of the system  
frequency  
Holding down the SHIFT button, press the SET/  
MENU button the required number of times to exit  
from the menu.  
Recalling settings from a menu bank  
Set menu item RECALL BANK 1, basic menu item  
B01, or RECALL BANK 2, basic menu item B02, to  
ON, depending on which of the menu banks you wish  
to recall settings from, then press the SET/MENU  
button.  
5 Press the SET/MENU button.  
The displays change as shown below.  
Time data display  
“POWER OFF/ON”  
scrolls sideways as  
it appears.  
Monitor screen  
Recall  
SYSTEM FREQUENCY SELECT  
Current active  
Menu bank 1  
25 PsF (50i)  
Save  
menu settings  
Turn off/on POWER!!  
Recall  
Save  
Menu bank 2  
6 Turn the POWER switch off momentarily, then  
turn it on again.  
This switches from the 29.97 to the 25 system; the  
29.97 indicator goes off, and the 25 indicator  
lights.  
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5-2 Menu Operations  
Extended menu operations  
You can control the extended menu in the same way as  
that described in the previous pages (Menu  
Operations).  
For details of menu operation, see “5-2 Menu Operations”  
on page 5-2.  
Note  
To access the extended menu, it is required to set  
MENU GRADE, basic menu item 099, to “ENHAN.”  
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5-3 Basic Menu  
Items in the basic menu  
default settings are indicated by an enclosing box.  
The basic menu contains the following items.  
In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory  
Item number Item name  
Settings  
002a)  
CHARACTER H-  
POSITION  
Adjusts the horizontal screen position of the character information output from the  
VIDEO OUTPUT connectors for superimposed display on the monitor.  
0 ... 4 ... 8: The value 0 is for the far left of the screen and 8 for the far right.  
Increasing the value moves the position of the characters to the right.  
003a), b)  
CHARACTER V-  
POSITION  
Adjusts the vertical screen position of the first line of the character information  
output from the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors for superimposed display on the  
monitor.  
0 ... 13 ... 16 (29.97/23.98PD system (J-H3 only))/0 ... 14 ... 17 (25/24 (J-H3  
only) /23.98 system (J-H3 only)): The value 0 is for the top of the screen and  
increasing the value lowers the position of the characters.  
005  
DISPLAY INFORMATION Determines the kind of character information to be output from the VIDEO  
SELECT  
OUTPUT connectors.  
OFF : Displays no character information.  
T&STA : Time data display information and the unit’s status  
T&UB: Time data display information and the user bits  
T&CTL: Time data display information and CTL  
T&T: Time data display information and time code (LTC or VITC)  
TIME: Time data display information only  
When the system frequency is set to 23.98PD, 29.97-frame time code and 23.98-  
frame time code are displayed in two rows as shown below (J-H3 only).  
29.97-frame time code  
23.98-frame time code  
If there is an overlap between the setting of this item and the character  
information selected by the setting of the control panel, output of the overlapped  
information is automatically avoided. For example, if CTL is selected on the  
control panel and this menu item setting is T&CTL, CTL and LTC will be output.  
007  
TAPE TIMER DISPLAY  
CHARACTER TYPE  
Determines whether to display the CTL counter in 12-hour mode or 24-hour mode.  
+ –12H : 12-hour mode  
24H: 24-hour mode  
009a)  
Determines the type of characters, such as time code, output from the VIDEO  
OUTPUT connectors for superimposed display on the monitor.  
WHITE : White letters on a black background  
BLACK: Black letters on a white background  
W/OUT: White letters with black outlines  
B/OUT: Black letters with white outlines  
Determines whether or not to display the channel status in addition to the  
characters being superimposed.  
012  
CONDITION DISPLAY ON  
VIDEO MONITOR  
DIS : Disables display.  
ENA: Enables display.  
Displayed channel status  
The channel statuses are displayed under the timer or status display line.  
e.g. V — A —  
The letters that follow “V” indicate the status of the video channels of the rotation  
head.  
The letters that follow “A” indicate the status of the audio channels of the rotation  
head.  
Character patterns  
–: Good condition  
*: Acceptable condition  
x: Bad condition  
a) When setting items 002, 003 and 009, watch the monitor  
screen, and adjust to the required state.  
b) When displaying time code values, there is a slight time  
delay. Therefore, when creating a tape for off-line  
editing, the information inserted in the upper half of the  
screen may be delayed by one frame.  
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5-3 Basic Menu  
Item number Item name  
Settings  
013  
Specifies whether to enable switching the system frequencies.  
OFF : Do not enable system switching.  
ON: Enable system switching.  
SYSTEM FREQUENCY  
SELECT  
You can switch the system frequencies of this unit between 29.97, 25, 24  
(J-H3 only), 23.98 (J-H3 only) and 23.98PD (J-H3 only).  
For information on how to switch the system or other details, see “Switching  
system frequency (menu item 013)” on page 5-4.  
020  
DROP-FRAME MODE  
SELECT  
(J-H1:29.97 system only)  
(J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD  
system only)  
Determines the drop-frame mode of the CTL counter.  
DF : Drop-frame mode  
NDF: Non-drop-frame mode  
Note  
When the unit operates in the 23.98PD system, the setting of this item  
determines the advancement mode (DF/NDF) of the output time code.  
Determines the function assigned to the PF2 button.  
REM : Displays the remaining tape time in minutes.  
RUN : Displays the total number of times that the tape has been running up until  
that time.  
022  
024  
PF2 KEY SELECT  
MENU CHARACTER  
TYPE  
Selects the type of characters to superimpose on the video signal (overlaid  
display) output from the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors.  
WHITE : White letters on a black background  
BLACK: Black letters on a white background  
W/OUT: White letters with black outlines  
B/OUT: Black letters with white outlines  
026  
027  
Select a mode of AUDIO MONITOR.  
MONO: Monaural  
STEREO : Stereo + mix  
All: Monaural + stereo + mix  
Select whether or not to superimpose the type of characters on the video signal  
(overlap display) output from the SD (D CONV.) connectors.  
AUDIO MONITOR MODE  
SD CHARACTER  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Setting for the J-H1  
OFF: Does not superimpose.  
ON : Superimposes.  
Setting for the J-H3  
OFF: Does not superimpose on any of the SD output.  
COMPOSITE: Superimposes on the COMPOSITE (SUPER) connector output  
only.  
SDI: Superimposes on the SDI (SUPER) connector output only.  
ALL : Superimposes on all the SD output.  
028  
HD CHARACTER  
Selects whether or not to superimpose characters on the video signal (overlap  
display) output from the HD connectors.  
Setting for the J-H1  
OFF: Does not superimpose.  
ON : Superimposes.  
Setting for the J-H3  
OFF: Does not superimpose on any of the HD output.  
ANALOG: Superimposes on the COMPONENT/D3/MONITOR connectors output  
only.  
SDI: Superimposes on the HD SDI (SUPER) connector output only.  
ALL : Superimposes on all the HD output.  
I.LINK CHARACTER  
(available only with the  
HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface  
Board)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
030  
Selects whether or not to superimpose characters on the video signal (overlap  
display) output from the DV connector.  
OFF : Does not superimpose.  
ON: Superimposes.  
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Item number Item name  
Settings  
MENU GRADE  
099  
Determines the menus that can be changed.  
BASIC : Basic menu  
ENHAN: Basic menu + Extended menu  
Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 1.  
Set to ON to recall menu settings from menu bank 2.  
Set to ON to save current menu settings to menu bank 1.  
Set to ON to save current menu settings to menu bank 2.  
Set to ON to reset current menu settings to factory default values.  
B01  
B02  
B11  
RECALL BANK 1  
RECALL BANK 2  
SAVE BANK 1  
B12  
B20  
SAVE BANK 2  
RESET SETUP  
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5-4 Extended Menu  
Items in the extended menu  
default settings are indicated by an enclosing box.  
The extended menu contains the following items.  
In the “Settings” column of the table, the factory  
Item name  
Item number  
Settings  
101  
SELECTION FOR JOG/  
SHUTTLE DIAL ENABLE  
Selects how the unit enters the jog/shuttle mode.  
DIAL: Turning the JOG/SHUTTLE dial puts the unit in the jog/shuttle mode.  
KEY : Pressing the JOG/SHUTTLE button puts the unit in the jog/shuttle mode.  
104  
105  
AUDIO MUTING TIME  
Selects the length of time for which audio muting occurs when the unit switches  
to playback either from stopped or from still playback in the jog/shuttle mode.  
OFF: Set the audio muting time to zero (i.e. no muting).  
LOCK : Mute the audio output signal until the servo lock functions.  
REFERENCE SYSTEM  
ALARM (J-H3 only)  
Selects whether or not to display an alarm when the reference video signal is not  
input from outside or the frequency of the reference video signal which is being  
input does not match with the system frequency of this unit.  
OFF: Does not display an alarm.  
ON : Displays an alarm by flashing the STOP button.  
114  
125  
AUDIO MONITOR  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
Selects whether or not to permit changes in the audio monitor output level from  
the control panel (which can simultaneously be monitored via the headphones  
jack) using the volume control knob on the control panel.  
VAR: Output level changes permitted.  
FIXED : Output level changes not permitted.  
AUTO REWIND  
Selects whether or not to rewind the tape automatically when playback reaches  
the end of a tape.  
DIS: Do not rewind automatically.  
ENA : Rewind automatically.  
130  
137  
TIMER DISPLAY  
DIMMER CONTROL  
Sets the brightness of the time data/menu display.  
0 to 3 : The brightness can be set within this range. 3 is the brightest and 0 is the  
darkest.  
TRACKING CONTROL  
VIA JOG/SHUTTLE DIAL  
Selects the tracking control in the JOG/SHUTTLE dial.  
OFF : Disables tracking control.  
ON: Enables tracking control by turning the JOG/SHUTTLE dial in the PLAY  
mode.  
140  
141  
AREA MARKER  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Selects whether or not to display the output area of the SD output down-  
converted to HD output.  
OFF : Do not display.  
ON: Display.  
MONITOR FREQUENCY  
Selects the output frequency to the computer display.  
Setting for the J-H1  
60HZ  
59.94HZ (In 29.97 system)/50HZ (In 25 system)  
Setting for the J-H3  
60HZ  
59.94HZ (In 29.97/23PD system)/50HZ (In 25 system)  
/48HZ (In 24/23.98 system)  
Note  
Some computer displays may not synchronize the frequencies if you set the  
output frequency to 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, or 48 Hz.  
213  
501  
WIRELESS REMOTE  
CONTROL  
Selects control mode with the infrared Remote Commander.  
OFF : Do not operate.  
ON: Operate.  
STILL TIMER  
Sets the time interval from the tape stop mode to the tape protection mode.  
In order to protect the video heads and the tape, this unit enters the tape  
protection mode automatically after a certain amount of time has elapsed since  
the unit entered the tape stop mode (STOP mode or a still picture in jog/shuttle  
mode).  
0.5S ... 8M ... 30M: Set the value in the range 0.5 seconds to 30 minutes.  
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Item name  
Item number  
Settings  
601  
VITC POSITION SEL-1  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
In 29.97/23.98PD system  
Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output).  
12H ... 16H ... 20H: Select a line from line 12 to line 20.  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert the signals into  
those two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and  
VITC POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.  
In 25 system  
Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output).  
9H ... 19H ... 22H: Select a line from line 9 to line 22.  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert those signals  
into two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and VITC  
POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.  
602  
VITC POSITION SEL-2  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
In 29.97/23.98PD system  
Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output).  
12H ... 18H ... 20H: Select a line from line12 to line 20.  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert the signals into  
those two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and  
VITC POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.  
In 25 system  
Selects a line to be inserted by the VITC signal (SD output).  
9H ... 21H ... 22H: Select a line from line 9 to line 22.  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signals into two places. When you insert those signals  
into two places, set VITC POSITION SEL-1, extended menu item 601, and VITC  
POSITION SEL-2, extended menu item 602, beforehand.  
619  
620  
VITC  
Selects whether or not to insert the VITC signal into the output signals of the SD  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
(D CONV.) connectors.  
ON : Insert.  
OFF: Do not insert.  
TC CONVERSION AT 24F  
(25 system only)  
Selects whether or not to convert a 24-frame time code into a 25-frame time code  
when you play back a tape in 25-frame mode (off-speed playback), which was  
originally recorded in 24-frame mode with the system frequency set to 25.  
OFF : Do not convert time code.  
ON: Convert time code.  
621  
623  
STARTING TC SELECT  
Selects the time code standard before converting 24-frame time code into 25-  
frame time code.  
24F TC A-FRAME  
SELECT  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 23.98PD system  
only)  
Sets a reference value for the playback time code (the time code to be  
designated as A-FRAME) when 2-3 pulldown playback is performed.  
Sets the reference value for the output time code (the time code to be designated  
as A-FRAME) using 30F TC A-FRAME SELECT, extended menu item 624.  
Using the difference between the value set in this item and the value set in  
extended menu item 624, converts 23.98-frame time code into 29.97-frame time  
code and outputs it.  
Sets a reference value for the output time code (the time code to be designated  
as A-FRAME) when 2-3 pulldown playback is performed.  
Sets the reference value for the playback time code (the time code to be  
designated as A-FRAME) using 24F TC A-FRAME SELECT, extended menu  
item 623.  
624  
30F TC A-FRAME  
SELECT  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 23.98PD system  
only)  
Using the difference between the value set in this item and the value set in  
extended menu item 623, converts 23.98-frame time code into 29.97-frame time  
code and outputs it.  
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Item name  
Item number  
Settings  
Selects the test signal to be output from the VTR’s internal test signal generator.  
OFF : No test signal is generated. (The VTR operates normally.)  
CB: 100% color bar signal  
710  
INTERNAL VIDEO  
SIGNAL GENERATOR  
713  
VIDEO SETUP  
Sets the setup amount to be added to the composite output signal.  
REFERENCE LEVEL  
(J-H1: 29.97 system only)  
(J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD  
system only)  
0%  
7.5%  
718  
734  
735  
736  
737  
740  
741  
742  
743  
SETUP LEVEL (SD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the setup level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.)  
connectors.  
0 … 40H … 7FH  
MASTER LEVEL (SD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the levels of the components of the SD video signal output from the SD  
(D CONV.) connectors. Y, Pb, and Pr change in same value.  
0 … 1000 … 1400  
Adjusts the Y level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.)  
connectors.  
0 … 1000 … 1400  
Y LEVEL (SD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
PB LEVEL (SD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the Pb level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.)  
connectors.  
0 … 1000 … 1400  
PR LEVEL (SD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the Pr level of the SD video signal output from the SD (D CONV.)  
connectors.  
0 … 1000 … 1400  
MASTER LEVEL (HD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the levels of the components of the HD video signal output from the HD  
connectors. Y, Pb, and Pr change in same value.  
0 … 1000 … 1400  
Y LEVEL (HD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the Y level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors.  
0 … 1000 … 1400  
PB LEVEL (HD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the Pb level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors.  
0 … 1000 … 1400  
PR LEVEL (HD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the Pr level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors.  
0 … 1000 … 1400  
Adjusts the setup level of the HD video signal output from the HD connectors.  
0 … 110H … 220H  
745  
802  
SET UP LEVEL (HD)  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
DIGITAL AUDIO MUTE IN Sets the digital audio muting conditions during shuttle playback.  
SHUTTLE MODE  
OFF : Not muted.  
CUEUP: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations.  
FULL: Muted in shuttle mode.  
SLOW: Muted at 0.2 times or slower.  
808  
INTERNAL AUDIO  
SIGNAL GENERATOR  
Selects the operation of the internal audio test signal generator.  
OFF : No operation.  
1KHZ: At 1 kHz, –20 dB FS sine wave is supplied to all audio input channels.  
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Item number  
Settings  
831  
I.LINK AUDIO OUTPUT  
SELECT  
(available only with the  
HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface  
Board)  
Selects audio channels output from the DV connector.  
CH1/2 : Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-1/2.  
CH3/4: Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-3/4.  
4CH: Outputs audio signals recorded in CH-1/2/3/4.  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
901  
921  
VIDEO OUTPUT DATA  
(J-H1: No item)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Set the number of bits of the signal output from the SD SDI connector.  
10 BIT  
8 BIT  
ASPECT FLAG (DC)  
Selects whether or not to attach a 16:9/Squeeze identification signal regulated by  
(J-H1: 29.97 system only) ARIB TR-B17 on SD output down-converted while an HDCAM tape is playing.  
(J-H3: 29.97/23.98PD  
system only)  
OFF : Does not attach a 16:9/Squeeze identification signal on SD output down-  
converted from HD.  
ON: Attaches a 16:9/Squeeze identification signal on the SD output down-  
converted from HD in Squeeze mode.  
930  
931  
CONVERTER MODE  
(DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Selects mode while down-converting.  
EDGE-CROP : Selects EDGE-CROP MODE.  
LETTER BOX: Selects LETTER BOX MODE.  
SQUEEZE: Selects SQUEEZE MODE.  
LETTER BOX MODE  
(DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
When LETTER BOX is selected in CONVERTER MODE (DC), extended menu  
item 930, selects the aspect ratio of the down-convert output.  
16:9 : Specifies aspect ratio 16:9 for HD-SD converter output.  
14:9: Specifies aspect ratio 14:9 for HD-SD converter output.  
13:9: Specifies aspect ratio 13:9 for HD-SD converter output.  
932  
H CROP POSITION (DC) Adjusts H CROP (horizontal direction of the extracted portion of the image using  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
EDGE-CROP MODE) of the down-converted output while EDGE-CROP is  
selected in CONVERTER MODE (DC), extended menu item 930.  
–120 … 0 … 120  
934  
935  
CROSS COLOR (DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts CROSS COLOR of the Down Converter.  
0 … 8 … 15  
DETAIL GAIN (DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the sharpness of the  
contour adjustment.  
0 … 20H … 7FH  
Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the maximum level  
of the detail that will be added to enhance the source signal.  
0 … 20H … 3FH  
936  
937  
938  
LIMITER (DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Sets the amplitude level that  
a small amplitude signal does not enhance.  
0 to 15  
CRISP THRESHOLD (DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the range of  
brightness of the contour adjustment.  
0 … 8 … 15  
LEVEL DEPEND  
THRESHOLD (DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Sets a center frequency of  
the contour adjustment.  
2.6MHZ … 3.4MHZ … 3.9MHZ … 4.6MHZ  
939  
940  
H.DETAIL FREQUENCY  
(DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
H/V RATIO (DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Sets the direction ratio  
(vertically and horizontally) of the contour adjustment.  
0 … 3 … 7  
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Item name  
Item number  
Settings  
GAMMA LEVEL (DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Adjusts the image enhancer of the Down Converter. Adjusts the angle of the  
compensation curve.  
0 … 80H … 100H  
941  
942  
943  
V FILTER SELECT (DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
Specifies perpendicular interpolation filtering factor for the down-converted  
output.  
A bigger number indicates higher perpendicular resolution.  
1 to 3  
Sets the crisp level of the cross color for the down-converted output.  
0 … 4 … 7  
CROSS COLOR CRISP  
(DC)  
(J-H3: 29.97/25/23.98PD  
system only)  
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6
Maintenance and  
Inspection  
6-1 Removing a Cassette WhenTape Slack Occurs  
If tape slack occurs in the unit, it is necessary to  
remove the top and bottom plates. This job should  
always be entrusted to a technician who has undergone  
service training.  
6-2 Head Cleaning  
To clean the video heads and audio heads, always use  
the special-purpose Sony BCT-HD12CL cleaning  
cassette.  
Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette  
carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette  
can damage the heads.  
To carry out head cleaning, use the following  
procedure.  
1 Insert the cleaning cassette.  
Head cleaning starts.  
2 After an automatic head cleaning operation which  
lasts for about 3 seconds, the cleaning cassette is  
automatically ejected.  
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6-3 Moisture Condensation  
If the ALARM indicator lights and “E10-0000”  
appears immediately after powering the unit  
on  
Leave the unit powered on and wait until the ALARM  
indicator goes off and the error message disappears.  
Do not insert a cassette while the indicator is lit.  
Use the unit when the indicator goes off and the error  
message disappears.  
When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a  
warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture  
from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is  
called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this  
state, it can adhere to the drum. To prevent such a  
condition from occurring, the unit is provided with a  
moisture condensation detecting function.  
If moisture condenses on the head-drum while the unit  
is in use, the ALARM indicator flashes and “E10-  
0000” is displayed in the time data display.  
If you move the unit from a cold to a warm  
location  
Leave the unit powered off for about 10 minutes, in  
order to give the unit time to detect moisture  
condensation.  
“E10-0000” is displayed in the time data display.  
ALARM indicator  
If this happens, the drum and capstan motors stop and  
the cassette is automatically ejected. Then, the drum  
starts to rotate again to dry its surface. In this state, the  
unit is not operable. When the moisture has  
evaporated, the ALARM indicator goes off and the  
“E10-0000” message disappears.  
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6-4 Error Messages  
CODE MESSAGE  
ERRORS  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
REEL TROUBLE  
Detected “tape slack” during threading or unthreading.  
Detected “tape slack” or “tape break” during search, fast-forward, or rewind.  
Detected “tape slack,” “tape break,” or “reel rock in the S-side or T-side” during playback.  
Detected abnormal tape speed during fast-forward or rewind.  
REEL TROUBLE  
REEL TROUBLE  
REEL TROUBLE  
REEL TROUBLE  
Detected abnormal operation on the S-side or T-side reel during cassette compartment  
operation.  
06  
07  
08  
09  
0A  
10  
11  
12  
13  
141)  
20  
92  
96  
97  
98  
TAPE TENSION  
CAPSTAN TROUBLE  
DRUM TROUBLE  
TH/UNTH MOTOR  
THREADING  
Detected excessive tape tension during playback.  
Detected abnormal operation of capstan motor.  
Detected abnormal operation of drum motor.  
Detected abnormal operation during threading or unthreading.  
Detected incorrect ending of process for tape top when threading.  
Detected moisture condensation.  
HUMID  
TAPE T/E SENSOR  
TAPE TOP SENSOR  
TAPE END SENSOR  
FAN MOTOR  
Detected tape top and tape end simultaneously.  
Detected abnormal condition in tape top sensor.  
Detected abnormal condition in tape end sensor.  
Detected abnormal operation in the cooling fan motor.  
CASS COMP MOTOR Detected abnormal condition during cassette compartment operation.  
INTERNAL I/F ERROR Detected abnormal condition in communication between SYS CPU and other CPU/MPUs.  
SY NV-RAM ERROR  
SV NV-RAM ERROR  
RF NV-RAM ERROR  
Detected abnormal operation in a system control device, NV-RAM.  
Detected abnormal operation in a servo system device, NV-RAM.  
Detected abnormal operation in an RF system device, NV-RAM.  
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6-5 Digital Hours Meter  
The digital hours meter can display nine items of  
information, in corresponding display modes, about  
the operational history of the unit. Use it as a guide in  
scheduling periodic maintenance.  
H16:REEL SHIFT mode (resettable)  
Same as H06 except that the count is resettable.  
Displaying the digital hours meter  
Display modes of the digital hours meter  
Time data display area  
The digital hours meter has the following nine modes.  
CTL/TC/UB button  
SHIFT button  
H01:OPERATION mode  
Displays the total number of hours the unit has been  
powered on in units of 1 hour.  
H02: DRUM RUNNING mode  
Displays the total number of hours the drum has run  
with tape threaded in units of 1 hour.  
H03:TAPE RUNNING mode  
Displays the total number of hours the unit has been in  
fast forward, rewind, playback, or search (except for  
stop and still) mode in units of 1 hour.  
SET/MENU button  
JOG/SHUTTLE dial  
To display the digital hours meter  
H04:THREADING mode  
Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the  
SHIFT button, then turn the JOG/SHUTTLE dial to  
display the required item in the time data display.  
Displays the total number of times the tape has been  
threaded/unthreaded.  
H06:REEL SHIFT mode  
To jump to H01  
Displays the total number of times that the reel has  
been shifted according to the size of the cassette (L  
cassette or S cassette) in use.  
Press the SET/MENU button while holding down the  
SHIFT button, then press the CTL/TC/UB button.  
Every time you press the CTL/TC/UB button, menu  
item H01 or B01 is recalled alternately.  
H12:DRUM RUNNING mode (resettable)  
Same as H02 except that the count is resettable.  
By resetting the cumulative drum running time after  
changing the rotating head drum, this count can be  
used as a guide in determining when to replace the  
drum.  
To exit from the digital hours meter  
Press the SET/MENU button.  
H13:TAPE RUNNING mode (resettable)  
Same as H03 except that the count is resettable.  
This count can be used as a guide in determining when  
to replace such components as fixed heads and pinch  
rollers.  
H14:THREADING mode (resettable)  
Same as H04 except that the count is resettable.  
This can be used as a guide in determining when to  
replace, for example, the threading motor.  
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Appendix  
Specifications  
General  
Tape transport system  
Power requirements  
Tape speed  
HDCAM: 96.7 mm/s (29.97 Hz)  
80.7 mm/s (25 Hz)  
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
77.4 mm/s (24 Hz)  
J-H3: 70 W  
J-H1: 50 W  
J-H3: 0.7 A  
J-H1: 0.5 A  
(J-H3 only)  
29.97 Hz: 124 minutes (BCT-  
124HDL cassette)  
25 Hz: 149 minutes (BCT-124HDL  
cassette)  
Playback time  
Rated current  
Peak inrush current  
24 Hz (J-H3 only): 155 minutes  
(BCT-124HDL cassette)  
(1) Power ON, current probe method: 35 A  
(240 V), 10 A (100 V)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Approx. 6 minutes with  
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in  
accordance with European standard  
EN55103-1: 8 A (230 V)  
BCT-124HDL cassette  
Search speed  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
Shuttle mode  
Still to 21 times normal  
playback speed  
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)  
Jog mode  
Still to 1 times normal playback  
speed  
Humidity  
Mass  
25% to 80%  
J-H3: 8.1 kg (17 lb. 14 oz.)  
J-H1: 7.5 kg (16 lb. 9 oz.)  
Servo lock time (from standby)  
1.0 second or less  
Load/unload time 7 seconds or less  
Recommended tape  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
307 × 100 × 397 mm  
(12 1/8 × 4 × 15 3/4 inches)  
HDCAM cassette (S or L)  
BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/40HD  
BCT-34HDL/64HDL/124HDL  
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Specifications  
Digital video system  
Analog audio system  
Analog audio response  
HD analog response (BNC output)  
Output level  
Y:  
Pb/Pr:  
700 mV ( 5%)  
350 mV ( 5%)  
Output level  
XLR: +4 0.5 dBm, –20 dBFS,  
600 Ω terminated  
Sync signal: 300 mV (added to Y  
component) ( 5%)  
Frequency response  
PIN: –10 0.5 dBu, –20 dBFS,  
47 kΩ terminated  
Frequency response  
20 Hz to 20 kHz +1.0 dB/–1.5 dB,  
Emphasis OFF Ref:1 kHz  
85 dB or more, Emphasis ON at  
1 kHz  
0.1% or less, Emphasis ON at  
1 kHz/–20 dBFS  
Y: 0 to 20 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB  
Pb/Pr: 0 to 7 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB  
56 dB or more  
Dynamic range  
Distortion  
S/N  
Output impedance  
Y, Pb, Pr: 75 Ω ( 5%)  
Y, Pb/Pr: 15 nS or less  
Y/C Delay  
Wow and flutter Below measurable level  
SD composite response (Down-converter  
output)  
Output level  
Y:  
59.94i; 714 mV ( 5%)  
50i; 700 mV ( 5%)  
Sync: 59.94i; 286 mV ( 5%)  
50i; 300 mV ( 5%)  
Burst: 59.94i; 286 mV ( 5%)  
50i; 300 mV ( 5%)  
Frequency response  
0.5 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/–3.0 dB  
53.5 dB or more  
1.0% or less  
S/N  
K-Factor  
Y/C Delay  
Output connectors  
20 nS or less  
HDSDI OUTPUT (J-H3 only)  
BNC (1), Including character  
superimposition  
HD analog response (VGA output)  
Output level  
R: 700 mV ( 5%)  
G: 700 mV ( 5%)  
B: 700 mV ( 5%)  
Serial digital (1.485 Gbits/second)  
SMPTE 292M  
Resolution  
Refresh/rate  
XGA  
SDI OUTPUT (J-H3 only)  
BNC (1), Including character  
superimposition  
J-H3: 60 Hz/50 Hz/48 Hz  
J-H1: 60 Hz/50 Hz  
J-H3: 48.4 kHz/40.3 kHz/38.7 kHz  
J-H1: 48.4 kHz/40.3 kHz  
H-Frequency  
Serial digital (270 Mbits/second)  
SMPTE 259M  
i.LINK (available only when an HKJ-101  
i.LINK Interface Board is installed)  
IEEE1394 (1), 6-pin  
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT  
BNC (1), Phono jack (1)  
Including character  
HD analog response (D connector; complies  
with EIAJ CP-4120)  
Output level  
Y:  
700 mV ( 5%)  
350 mV ( 5%)  
Pb/Pr:  
Sync signal: 300 mV (added to Y  
component) ( 5%)  
superimposition  
Frequency response  
S/N  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Sync negative  
ANALOG HD COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT  
BNC (3), Including character  
superimposition  
Y: 0 to 20 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB  
Pb/Pr: 0 to 7 MHz +1.0 dB/–3.0 dB  
56 dB or more  
Output impedance Y, Pb, Pr: 75 Ω ( 5%)  
Y/C Delay Y, Pb/Pr: 15 nS or less  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, Sync negative, 75 Ω,  
unbalanced  
Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced  
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D3 OUTPUT  
D connector (1), 14-pin  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, Sync negative, 75 Ω,  
unbalanced  
Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced  
Including character  
Optional accessories  
AC power cord: • For customers in the U.S.A. and  
Canada  
Part No. 1-557-377-11  
Plug holder 2-990-242-01  
• For customers in the United  
Kingdom  
superimposition  
COMPUTER DISPLAY OUTPUT  
D-sub 15-pin, female (1)  
R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced  
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R)  
Part No. 1-551-631-15  
Plug holder 3-613-640-01  
• For customers in European  
countries other than the United  
Kingdom  
Phono jack (2)  
XLR 3-pin, male (2)  
+4 dBm at 600 Ω load, low  
impedance, balanced  
JM-60 stereo phone jack  
–∞ to –12 dBu at 8 Ω load,  
unbalanced  
Part No. 1-782-929-11  
PHONES  
Plug holder 3-613-640-01  
BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette Tape  
HKJ-101 i.LINK Interface Board  
TIME CODE OUTPUT (J-H3 only)  
BNC (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Remote connector  
RS232C  
D-sub 9-pin, male,  
Sony 9-pin Remote Interface  
REMOTE IN (9P) (J-H3 only)  
D-sub 9-pin, female  
Input connectors  
EXT SYNC (J-H3 only)  
BNC (2), loop through  
HD: Trilevel SYNC, 0.6 Vp-p,  
75 Ω, Sync negative  
SD: Black burst or Composite Sync  
(frame locked), 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω,  
Sync negative  
Accessories supplied  
Operation Manual (CD-ROM) (1)  
Operation Manual (1)  
Vertical installation stands (2)  
Remote Commander (RM-J1), CR2025 lithium battery  
included  
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described in this manual.  
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J-H1  
Sony Corporation  
J-H3 (SY)  
3-748-147-02(1)  
B & P Company  
2003.06  
2003  
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