Sony DVR BKDW 505 506 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER  
DVW-A500/1  
DVW-A500P/1  
DVW-500/1  
DVW-500P/1  
CONTROL PANEL  
BKDW-515  
ANALOG COMPOSITE DECODER BOARD  
BKDW-505/506  
AUDIO PROGRAM PLAY BOARD  
BKDW-507  
PARALLEL (50P) INTERFACE KIT  
BKDW-509  
CONTROL PANEL  
BKDW-514  
[ English ]  
OPERATION MANUAL  
1st Edition (Revised 3)  
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (DVW-A500/1)  
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (DVW-A500P/1)  
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (DVW-500/1)  
Serial No. 50001 and Higher (DVW-500P/1)  
Serial No. 10001 and Higher (BKDW-515)  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1  
Overview  
1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-1  
1-1-1 Features of the DVW-A500/1, A500P/1, 500/1 and 500P/1.. 1-1  
1-1-2 Features of the BKDW-515 ................................................... 1-3  
1-2 Optional Accessories ...................................................................... 1-5  
Chapter 2  
Locations and Functions  
of Parts and Controls  
2-1 Control Panel .................................................................................. 2-1  
2-1-1 Upper Control Panel............................................................... 2-2  
2-1-2 Lower Control Panel (Menu Operations Section).................. 2-5  
2-1-3 Lower Control Panel (Editing Operations Section) ............... 2-7  
2-1-4 Lower Control Panel (Tape Transport Section) ..................... 2-9  
2-1-5 Lower Control Panel (Search Operations Section) .............. 2-11  
2-2 System Set-Up Panel .................................................................... 2-13  
2-3 Connector Panel ........................................................................... 2-14  
Chapter 3  
Setting Up the VTR  
3-1 Connecting External Equipment .................................................. 3-1  
3-1-1 Making Digital Connections .................................................. 3-1  
3-1-2 Making Analog Connections ................................................. 3-2  
3-2 Reference Signals for Video Output and Servo System.............. 3-3  
3-2-1 External Sync Signal for the Internal Reference Video Signal  
Generator................................................................................ 3-3  
3-2-2 Reference Signal for the Servo System.................................. 3-4  
3-2-3 Reference Signals Connections.............................................. 3-5  
3-3 Handling Cassettes ......................................................................... 3-7  
3-3-1 Recommended Cassettes........................................................ 3-7  
3-3-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ............................................ 3-7  
3-3-3 Preventing Accidental Erasure............................................... 3-8  
4-1 Registering and Storing Menu Settings........................................ 4-1  
4-1-1 Menu Configuration ............................................................... 4-1  
4-1-2 Changing Menu Settings ........................................................ 4-2  
4-1-3 Registering Items to the PF1/2 Menus ................................... 4-3  
4-1-4 VTR Memory Bank Function ................................................ 4-4  
4-1-5 IC Memory Card Function ..................................................... 4-6  
4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data ..................................................... 4-11  
4-1-7 Details on VTR Memory Bank and IC Memory Card  
Chapter 4  
Menu Settings  
Functions .............................................................................. 4-12  
4-1-8 IC Memory Card Data Compatibility Among  
the DVW-A500/1 and DVW-500/1 Series VTRs ................ 4-12  
4-2 HOME Menu ................................................................................ 4-13  
4-2-1 Setting the Preread Function (PRE READ) ......................... 4-14  
4-2-2 Simultaneous Playback During Recording (CONFI)........... 4-14  
4-2-3 Selecting the Edit Mode and Edit Channel  
(ASSEMBLE to INS CUE).................................................. 4-14  
4-2-4 Setting Record Inhibit Mode (REC INH) ............................ 4-15  
4-2-5 Selecting the Monitor Mode (PB/EE) .................................. 4-15  
4-2-6 Outputting Still-Pictures (FREEZE) .................................... 4-15  
4-2-7 Selecting the Capstan Servo Lock Mode (CAP LOCK)...... 4-16  
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4-2-8 Setting the Preroll Time (P-ROLL TIME)........................... 4-16  
4-2-9 Selecting DMC Playback (DMC) ........................................ 4-17  
4-2-10 Selecting Program Playback (P.PLAY).............................. 4-17  
4-2-11 Recalling Edit Points (LAST EDIT)................................... 4-17  
4-3 TC Menu ....................................................................................... 4-18  
4-3-1 Setting the Time Data (TIMER SEL/RESET/SET/HOLD) 4-19  
4-3-2 Setting the Time Code Reader (TC SEL) ............................ 4-21  
4-3-3 Setting the Time Code Generator  
Chapter 4  
Menu Settings  
(TCG SOURCE/MODE) ..................................................... 4-21  
4-3-4 Selecting the Time Code Running Mode (RUN MODE) .... 4-22  
4-3-5 Selecting the Drop Frame Mode (DF/NDF) (DVW-A500/1 and  
500/1 only) ........................................................................... 4-22  
4-3-6 Recording VITC (VITC)...................................................... 4-23  
4-3-7 Selecting CTL Display Mode (TAPE TIMER) ................... 4-23  
4-3-8 ID Preset (ID PRESET) ....................................................... 4-23  
4-3-9 Superimposition of Character Information  
(CHARA SUPER/H-POS/V-POS) ...................................... 4-23  
4-3-10 Setting the VITC Insertion Line (VITC POS-1/POS-2)..... 4-26  
4-4 CUE Menu .................................................................................... 4-27  
4-4-1 Selecting a Multi-Cue Mode ................................................ 4-28  
4-4-2 Registering Cue Points......................................................... 4-28  
4-4-3 Erasing Cue Point Data ........................................................ 4-30  
4-4-4 Prerolling to a Cue Point ...................................................... 4-31  
4-4-5 Changing a Cue Point Into an Edit Point ............................. 4-32  
4-4-6 Backspace Editing................................................................ 4-32  
4-5 PF1 Menu (Factory Settings)....................................................... 4-33  
4-5-1 Selecting the Input Video Signal  
(VIDEO IN) ......................................................................... 4-34  
4-5-2 Selecting the Reference Signal  
(OUT REF) .......................................................................... 4-34  
4-5-3 Switching the Control of the Digital Video Processor  
(PROC CONTRL)................................................................ 4-34  
4-5-4 Adjusting the Output Video Signal  
(VIDEO GAIN to SYSTEM SC)......................................... 4-34  
4-6 PF2 Menu (Factory Settings)....................................................... 4-36  
4-6-1 Selecting the Audio Input Signal  
(A-IN ALL to A-IN CH4).................................................... 4-37  
4-6-2 Setting the Dolby NR System  
(DOLBY NR) (DVW-A500/1 Series Only) ........................ 4-37  
4-6-3 Setting Emphasis (EMPHASIS) .......................................... 4-37  
4-6-4 Selecting the Monitor Output Signal  
(MON-L SEL/MON-R SEL) ............................................... 4-37  
4-7 SET UP Menu ............................................................................... 4-38  
4-7-1 VTR SETUP Menu .............................................................. 4-40  
4-7-2 PANEL SETUP Menu ......................................................... 4-42  
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Chapter 5  
Recording/Playback  
5-1 Preparing for Recording................................................................ 5-1  
5-1-1 Setting Switches and Menus .................................................. 5-1  
5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals ......................................................... 5-2  
5-1-3 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level ................................... 5-3  
5-1-4 Monitoring Simultaneous Playback of Video and Audio Signals  
Being Recorded .................................................................... 5-4  
5-1-5 Recording Analog Audio ....................................................... 5-4  
5-2 Recording ........................................................................................ 5-5  
5-3 Preparing for Playback.................................................................. 5-6  
5-3-1 Setting Switches and Menus .................................................. 5-6  
5-3-2 Adjusting the Audio Playback Level ..................................... 5-6  
5-4 Playback .......................................................................................... 5-7  
5-4-1 Normal-Speed Playback......................................................... 5-7  
5-4-2 Variable Speed Playback in Jog/Shuttle/Variable Modes...... 5-8  
5-4-3 Capstan Override Playback .................................................. 5-10  
5-4-4 DMC Playback ..................................................................... 5-10  
5-4-5 Program Playback ................................................................ 5-13  
Chapter 6  
Editing  
6-1 Basic Automatic Editing ................................................................ 6-1  
6-1-1 Overview of Automatic Editing ............................................. 6-1  
6-1-2 Setting Switches and Menus .................................................. 6-2  
6-1-3 Selecting the Edit Mode ......................................................... 6-3  
6-1-4 Setting Edit Points.................................................................. 6-3  
6-1-5 Confirming Edit Points .......................................................... 6-7  
6-1-6 Cuing Up and Prerolling ........................................................ 6-7  
6-1-7 Previewing ............................................................................. 6-8  
6-1-8 Modifying Edit Points ............................................................ 6-9  
6-1-9 Performing Automatic Editing............................................. 6-11  
6-2 Advanced Automatic Editing ...................................................... 6-14  
6-2-1 Performing DMC Editing..................................................... 6-14  
6-2-2 Performing Quick Editing.................................................... 6-16  
6-2-3 Performing Consecutive Editing.......................................... 6-17  
6-2-4 Performing Preread Editing ................................................. 6-18  
6-3 Manual Editing ............................................................................. 6-19  
Chapter 7  
Maintenance  
7-1 Head Cleaning ................................................................................ 7-1  
7-2 Moisture Condensation .................................................................. 7-2  
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Appendix  
Specifications......................................................................................... A-1  
Glossary ................................................................................................. A-5  
Menu List .............................................................................................. A-7  
Items Related to the Hours Meter (Hs) ........................................... A-7  
Items Related to VTR Operations (000s) ........................................ A-8  
Items Related to Operation Panels (100s) ..................................... A-10  
Items Related to Remote Interface (200s) ..................................... A-14  
Items Related to Editing (300s)..................................................... A-15  
Items Related to Prerolling (400s)................................................. A-19  
Items Related to Recording Protection (500s) .............................. A-20  
Items Related to the Time Code Generator (600s) ........................ A-21  
Items Related to the Video Control (700s).................................... A-24  
Items Related to the Audio Control (800s) ................................... A-31  
Items Related to Digital Process (900s) ........................................ A-34  
Items Set by Switches on Models DVW-A500, A500P, 500,  
and 500P (Ks)...................................................................... A-37  
Index ........................................................................................................ I-1  
Function Button List (Factory Settings) ................................. Last page  
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1-1 Features  
analog component signals and composite signals (with  
the BKDW-505/506) are digitized into CCIR 601  
standard parallel data.  
1-1-1 Features of the DVW-A500/1,  
A500P/1, 500/1 and 500P/1  
Audio data from the AES/EBU digital interface or A/D  
converted data from analog input can be selected for  
recording.  
The DVW-A500/1, A500P/1, 500/1, and 500P/1  
Digital Videocassette Recorders adopt the Digital  
Betacam format, and are differentiated as follows:  
• The DVW-A500/1 and DVW-A500P/1 are capable of  
playing back analog Betacam and Betacam SP format  
cassette tapes.  
• The DVW-500/1 and DVW-500P/1 are not  
compatible with either the analog Betacam or  
Betacam SP formats.  
The DVW-A500/1 and 500/1 can be used in the NTSC  
color system while the DVW-A500P/1 and 500P/1 can  
be used in the PAL color system, though they both  
adopt a component format.  
Bit rate reduction encoder  
Video data are suppressed to about half by a newly  
developed coefficient recording system, whose key  
processes include field shuffling, blocking, DCT  
(Discrete Cosine Transform), quantizing, and variable  
length coding.  
ECC encoder  
The outer ECC (Error Correction Code) is added to the  
compressed video and audio data, followed by the  
inner ECC, ID data, and sync data. The Reed-  
Solomon code is employed in this error correction  
system.  
Digital Betacam Format  
The DVW-A500/1 series and DVW-500/1 series adopt  
the newly developed Digital Betacam format as an  
extension of the Betacam/Betacam SP format. The  
Digital Betacam format makes the most of the  
available recording area to achieve high-quality digital  
recording, while maintaining analog Betacam tape  
playback compatibility. The following have been  
developed for this purpose:  
Channel coding  
Video and audio data with the ECC added are recorded  
in the form of serial data. The Digital Betacam format  
adopts a scrambled NRZI channel coding system that  
is superior in off-track and noise characteristics.  
Playback signal processing  
The playback digital data are equalized by auto EQ  
circuits and error-corrected by powerful inner and  
outer ECC, which can correct most data disturbed by  
noise and dropouts in the reproduced signal. Data that  
cannot be corrected further are compensated by error  
concealment circuits.  
• Coefficient recording system  
• Powerful error correction system  
• High-quality precision heads and drum with DT®  
(Dynamic Tracking) heads  
• New auto tracking system  
Together, these allow 120 minutes or more of  
recording time on half-inch Digital Betacam (L-size)  
cassettes the same size as those for conventional  
Betacam and Betacam SP.  
Output interface  
Component video data are converted into serial data  
and multiplexed with audio data, then output in the  
serial digital interface format.  
For analog output, component video data are D/A  
converted into an analog component signal, while they  
are encoded into composite digital, then D/A  
converted into analog composite signal.  
For audio outputs, the AES/EBU digital interface and  
D/A converted analog audio are available.  
Overview of digial signal processing  
Digital video signal processing is based on the 4:2:2  
component digital D-1 format and CCIR 601 standard  
quantization. In addition, the data rate is compressed  
with the coefficient recording system. Digital audio  
signals are processed in full bits conforming to the  
AES/EBU format.  
Input interface  
The component serial digital interface, conforming to  
SMPTE 259M/EBU T.3267/CCIR 656-III standards,  
handles component video signals and 4-channel digital  
audio signals with a single BNC coaxial cable. Both  
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1-1  
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1-1 Features  
Independent level controls  
Advanced Recording and Playback  
Functions  
The recording and playback levels of each of the four  
audio channels can be set indepenently during  
monitoring of audio level meters.  
High-quality digital recording  
The DVW-A500/1 series and DVW-500/1 series adopt  
component digital video and a four-channel, 20-bit  
digital audio recording system using an AES/EBU  
format with a wide dynamic range. A digital signal  
processing system that includes an advanced error  
correction and concealment system that are unique to  
digital Betacam provides superb video and audio  
quality, while the adjusting and setting of a built-in  
digital video processor ensures the output of precise  
and stable video signals.  
Features for Ease of Operation  
Compact, lightweight, low power consumption  
The VTR is small and light enough to be used in  
outside broadcast vans or in EFP (Electronic Field  
Production) assignments.  
Remote control operation  
The VTR has a serial RS-422A 9-pin connector to  
allow control of the VTR by an external control unit  
through RS-422A communications.  
The VTR also comes with 9-pin REMOTE1-IN(9P)  
and OUT(9P) connectors to support bridge connection  
of multiple DVW-A500/1 or DVW-500/1 series units  
or other VTRs equipped with 9-pin remote connectors  
for simultaneous operations.  
Furthermore, by using the optional BKDW-509  
Parallel (50-pin) Interface Kit, you can control the  
VTR from an external control unit with a parallel  
interface.  
Playback compatibility with analog Betacam  
and Betacam SP (DVW-A500/1 series only)  
The DVW-A500/1 series provide playback capability  
with tapes recorded on the Betacam SP VTRs, so that  
Betacam users can upgrade to a digital environment  
while enjoying continued access to the enormous  
analog Betacam archives.  
Noiseless playback with DT heads  
Using the playback DT heads, you can perform  
noiseless playback at 54 speeds ranging from –1 to +3  
times normal speed, including still-picture playback.  
Noiseless playback is also supported in the case of  
both digital and analog Betacam playback.  
Digital hours meter  
Three different hour displays and one cycle count  
display are supported, showing total elapsed time since  
the VTR was turned on, total drum revolution time,  
total tape running time and total number of threadings  
and unthreadings.  
Video and audio confidence heads  
Video and audio confidence heads enable you to play  
back video and audio signals on channels 1 to 4 while  
recording, to check the quality of the recording.  
Self-diagnosis  
When enabled through the maintenance menu, any  
malfunction causes the VTR to perform self-diagnosis,  
after which it displays the relevant error code in the  
display.  
Internal time code generator and reader  
The internal time code generator allows you to record  
LTC/VITC time codes and user bits together with  
video and audio signals. Time codes and user bits are  
read by the internal time code reader during playback.  
Easy-to-maintain plug-in boards  
The VTR uses plug-in circuit boards to simplify  
servicing and inspection.  
Computer servo system  
Computer-controlled servo motors provide direct drive  
for the drum, capstan, and two reels, enabling quick  
and accurate tape access.  
Mountable in standard 19-inch rack  
The unit can be mounted in an EIA-standard 19-inch  
rack.  
Capstan override function  
You can adjust the playback speed by ±15% to ensure  
synchronization between, for example, two VTRs  
playing back the same program.  
For rack mounting, refer to the Installation Manual.  
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• Use the PANEL SETUP menu to set control panel  
operations, such as the keyboard sound output.  
1-1-2 Features of the BKDW-515  
The BKDW-515 Control Panel provides six menu  
screens corresponding to the six operation modes to  
allow fast and easy adjustment of necessary settings, as  
well as the ability to store menu settings to a memory  
card for later recall.  
MAINTENANCE menu  
Use this menu to access the maintenance functions in  
conjunction with a video monitor.  
For details, refer to the Installation and Maintenance  
Manual.  
Menu-driven operations for a variety of  
purposes  
A full complement of storage/recall  
functions  
Six types of menus appear on the BKDW-515’s 90 ×  
72 mm (35/8 inches × 27/8 inches) display, and are set  
using the 10 /function buttons to the left and at the  
bottom of the display.  
These functions allow you to store and recall menu  
settings in either the VTR’s internal memory banks or  
IC memory cards by title.  
HOME menu  
VTR memory banks  
Use this menu to make the basic settings for recording,  
playback, and editing operations, and to select  
channels to be edited during insert editing.  
These memory banks allow you to store up to eight  
pages of VTR settings in addition to the current VTR  
settings. Factory settings are also stored here, allowing  
the VTR to be reset to these values at any time.  
TC menu  
Use this menu to make time code settings.  
IC memory cards  
Each IC memory card can hold the current VTR  
settings as well as up to eight pages of settings. A  
single IC memory card thus allows you to store and  
recall the entire contents of the VTR memory banks.  
CUE menu  
Use this menu to set up to 100 cue points. In page  
mode, 10 cue points per page can be set on a total of  
10 pages.  
Title function  
PF1/PF2 (Personal Function) menus  
Use these menus to register up to 40 of the most  
frequently used items from the other menus (up to ten  
items each can be registered to PF1, ALT+PF1, PF2  
and ALT+PF2). You can display the registerable items  
by pressing the [F4] (PF1&2 ASSIGN) button in the  
SET UP menu.  
This function allows you to add titles when storing data  
to the VTR memory bank or IC memory card, thus  
facilitating data retrieval and management.  
A full range of editing functions  
You can connect two DVW-A500/1 or DVW-500/1  
series units to enable automatic or manual editing in  
either assemble or insert mode. The VTR also features  
a full range of editing functions, including preview,  
review, preroll, and the setting or changing of edit  
points.  
SET UP menu  
• Use the VTR BANK menu to memorize menu  
settings of up to 8 pages.  
• Use the MEMORY CARD menu to store current  
settings of the VTR and up to 8 pages of the contents  
of the VTR memory bank to an IC memory card.  
• Use the scrollable PF1&2 ASSIGN menu to display  
the items that can be registered in the PF1/PF2  
menus, and to select and register the most frequently  
used menu items.  
• Use the scrollable VTR SETUP menu to display the  
items necessary for making initial settings, and to  
directly change settings without registering them to  
the function buttons for each menu.  
Quick access to edit points  
The following methods are provided for the setting of  
edit points:  
• Multi-cuing for up to 100 edit points  
• Search dial with shuttle and jog functions  
• Direct input through numeric buttons  
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1-1 Features  
DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) editing  
Using the DT® (Dynamic Tracking ) heads, you can  
play back a section of an edit at speeds between –1 and  
+3 times normal speed, and store the speed variation in  
memory for later use in automatic editing.  
Split editing  
In insert mode, you can set audio and video edit points  
separately.  
Preread editing  
You can perform preread editing using video or digital  
audio signals recorded on the tape as the edit source  
for insert editing.  
A variety of audio editing modes  
You can select cut-in editing, cross-fade editing, and  
fade in/out editing for the audio signals.  
Display of duration between edit points  
After edit point data have been set, you can display the  
duration between any two IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or  
AUDIO OUT points by simultaneously pressing two  
buttons corresponding to those edit points.  
Digital time counter  
The time counter display shows CTL and time codes  
(LTC/VITC1)), or user bits data to enable the precise  
setting of edit points.  
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1) LTC (Longitudinal Time Code)  
Time code recorded on a longitudinal track  
VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code)  
Time code recorded on a video track during  
the vertical blanking interval  
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1-2 Optional Accessories  
The following accessories can be used with the DVW-  
A500/1 series and DVW-500/1 series:  
References  
In addition to this Operation Manual, the following  
manuals are available:  
BKDW-505 (for NTSC video format)/BKDW-  
506 (for PAL video format) Analog Composite  
Decoder Board  
Converts in-coming analog composite video signals to  
digital signals. Allows bridge connection with other  
components.  
• Installation and Maintenance Manual (supplied with  
the DVW-A500/1 series, DVW-500/1 series or the  
BKDW-515)  
Provides information necessary for users to maintain  
the control panel.  
BKDW-507 Audio Program Play Board  
Enables the output of audio signals that retain their  
original pitch during program playback. Also  
stabilizes pictures during program playback.  
• Installation Manual (supplied with the DVW-A500/1  
series or DVW-500/1 series)  
Provides information necessary to install the VTR  
and its peripherals.  
BKDW-509 Parallel (50-pin) Interface Kit  
Allows you to remotely control the DVW-A500/1  
series or DVW-500/1 series from an external control  
unit with a parallel interface.  
• Manitenance Manual Part 1 (supplied with the DVW-  
A500/1 series or DVW-500/1 series)  
Provides information necessary for users to maintain  
the VTR.  
BKDW-514 Control Panel  
When attached in place of the BKDW-515, this  
control panel makes the VTR equivalent to the DVW-  
A500 series or DVW-500 series in function and  
capability.  
• Maintenance Manual Part 2 (available on request)  
Provides additional information to fully maintain the  
DVW-A500/1 series, DVW-500/1 series and the  
BKDW-515. Contains details on electrical  
adjustments, circuit diagrams, and other items.  
Note  
The BKDW-515 and the control panel of the DVW-  
A500/1 or DVW-500/1 series cannot be installed in  
the BKDW-511 Control Panel Case.  
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2-1 Control Panel  
The control panel consists of the following sections:  
• Upper control panel  
• Lower control panel: menu operations section, IC  
memory card insertion slot, editing operations  
section, tape transport section and search operations  
section  
Upper control panel  
Lower control panel  
IC memory card  
insertion slot  
Search operations section  
Menu operations section  
Editing operations section  
Tape transport section  
Control panel  
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls  
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2-1  
2-1 Control Panel  
2-1-1 Upper Control Panel  
1DISPLAY FULL/FINE button  
2PHONES jack  
3POWER switch  
4PHONES level control  
5 PB level  
controls  
6REC level controls 7Audio level meters  
8Indicator window  
9MONITOR SELECT button  
INPUT SELECT button  
AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons  
!™VIDEO INPUT SELECT buttons  
REMOTE buttons and RS-232C indicator  
Upper control panel  
1 DISPLAY FULL/FINE button  
2 PHONES jack  
Changes the display range of the audio level meters.  
FULL: Display range is –60 to 0 dB (peak level = 0  
dB) or –40 to +20 dB (peak level = +20 dB).  
Use 806. LEVEL METER SCALE in the VTR  
SETUP menu to select the range.  
Connects stereo headphones with 8 impedance for  
audio monitoring during recording, playback, and  
editing. Adjust the headphone output level with the  
PHONES level control.  
FINE: Displays the audio level in 0.25 dB  
increments. The center LED lights up in each  
meter as a signal level reference. When the level  
exceeds the maximum display value, the top LED  
lights up. When the level falls below the  
minimum display value, the bottom LED lights  
up.  
3 POWER switch  
Turns on the power. When the power is turned on, the  
audio level meters and menu display in the lower  
control panel light up.  
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4 PHONES level control  
8 Indicator window  
Adjusts the output level to the PHONES jack.  
You can enable this control to simultaneously adjust  
the output level to the MONITOR OUTPUT  
connectors on the connector panel.  
The following indicators light up to indicate the VTR’s  
status.  
Indicators and corresponding VTR status  
Indicator  
Status  
DOLBY NR  
(DVW-A500/1  
series only)  
Lights up when the Dolby NR circuit is  
activated.  
For details, refer to “5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals” on  
page 5-2.  
KEY INHIBIT  
Lights up when the [F1] (KEYINH) button  
in the PANEL SETUP menu is set to on.  
5 PB (playback) level controls  
Adjust the level of the audio output for channels 1 to 4  
and the cue channel.  
Pull out the controls during playback to adjust the  
audio output for each channel. Push in again for  
factory-set levels (+4 dB output for a signal recorded  
at a reference level of 0 dB). When pushed in, the  
controls cannot adjust the audio output level.  
CHANNEL  
CONDITION  
Indicates the playback signal condition.  
Green: Playback signal is good.  
Yellow: Playback signal is less than  
good, but still reproducible.  
Red: Playback signal is poor. Head  
cleaning or internal inspection is  
necessary if the indicator lights up  
continuously.  
DIGITAL  
LTC  
Lights up when a Digital Betacam  
cassette is inserted, and turns off when  
an analog Betacam cassette is inserted.  
6 REC (recording) level controls  
Adjust the recording level for channels 1 to 4 and the  
cue channel.  
Pull out the controls to adjust the recording level for  
each channel in E-E mode1). Push in again for the  
factory-set recording level (0 dB reference level for an  
input of +4 dB). When pushed in, the controls cannot  
adjust the recording level.  
Lights up when the VTR is recording LTC  
signals or reading LTC signals during  
playback. Also lights up in E-E mode if  
you press the REC button while the [F6]  
(TCG SOURCE) button in the TC menu  
set to ext, allowing you to verify that the  
VTR is locked to an external time code.  
VITC  
Lights up when the VTR is reading VITC  
signals during playback, or when the VTR  
is in recording or E-E mode and the video  
input signal contains VITC signals. Also  
lights up when the [F10] (VITC) button in  
the TC menu is set to on and the VITC  
signals contained in the video signal are  
normal.  
7 Audio level meters  
Indicate the recording level in recording or E-E mode  
or the playback level in playback or CONFI mode.  
The display range can be changed by pressing the  
DISPLAY FULL/FINE button. The reference level is  
factory set at –20 dB, and the peak level at 0 dB.  
9 MONITOR SELECT button  
Selects the audio signal to be output at the MONITOR  
OUTPUT L/R connector(s). Press to light the button  
up, then press the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR  
SELECT button(s) to specify which channel(s) are to  
be monitored at the MONITOR OUTPUT L or R  
connector. If you specify more than one channel to the  
same MONITOR OUTPUT connector, a mixed audio  
signal is output from that connector. This specification  
can also be done as a menu operation.  
For details, refer to “4-6-4 Selecting the Monitor Output  
Signal (MON-L SEL/MON-R SEL)” on page 4-37.  
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1) E-E mode  
An abbreviation for Electric-to-Electric mode. In this  
mode, video or audio input signals are passed and output  
only through the VTR’s internal circuitry, and not  
through the magnetic conversion system comprising tape  
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INPUT SELECT button  
REMOTE buttons and RS-232C indicator  
Press these buttons to select external equipment to be  
used to remotely control the VTR.  
1(9P): Press to select the unit connected to the  
REMOTE1-IN(9P)/OUT(9P) connectors. The  
button lights up.  
2(50P): Press to select the unit connected to the  
REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector (with  
optional BKDW-509). The button lights up.  
RS-232C indicator: Lights up when the VTR is  
communicating with the external equipment  
connected to the RS-232C connector.  
Selects the audio input signal. Press to light the button  
up, then press one of the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR  
SELECT buttons to select the type and the channel of  
the audio signal.  
SIF (CH-1 to CH-4): Selects signal input to the  
SERIAL V/A INPUT connector.  
AES/EBU (CH-1 to CH-4): Selects signal input to  
the AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU) connectors.  
ANALOG (CH-1 to CH-4): Selects signal input to  
the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT connectors.  
If you select the SERIAL V/A INPUT or AUDIO  
INPUT (AES/EBU) connectors when there is no  
incoming signal, the INPUT SELECT button flashes.  
This specification can also be done as a menu  
operation.  
Note  
When the VTR is being controlled by external  
equipment connected to the REMOTE1-IN(9P) or  
REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector, all tape  
transport buttons and edit operation buttons are  
disabled, except the STOP and EJECT buttons. You  
may also specify the disabling or enabling of all  
buttons by setting 006. LOCAL FUNCTION  
ENABLE in the VTR SETUP menu.  
For details, refer to “4-6-1 Selecting the Audio Input Signal  
(A-IN ALL to A-IN CH4)” on page 4-37.  
AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons  
Select the audio input signal when the INPUT  
SELECT button lights up, or the audio signal to be  
monitored when the MONITOR SELECT button lights  
up.  
!™ VIDEO INPUT SELECT buttons  
Press one of the following buttons to select the video  
input signal.  
If you select a connector which has no incoming  
signal, the button flashes.  
SIF: Selects the serial digital video signal input to  
the SERIAL V/A INPUT connector.  
COMPONENT (Y-R, B): Selects the analog  
component video signal input to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT connectors.  
COMPOSITE: Selects the analog composite video  
signal input to the COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT  
connector.  
Note  
To input analog composite video signal, you must  
install the optional BKDW-505 (for NTSC video  
format)/BKDW-506 (for PAL video format) Analog  
Composite Decoder Board.  
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2-1-2 Lower Control Panel (Menu Operations Section)  
1Menu display  
3MEMORY CARD indicator  
2Menu buttons  
4ACCESS button  
5IC memory card insertion slot  
6Function buttons  
7ALT button  
8MAINTENANCE switch  
9ALARM indicator  
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2-1 Control Panel  
1 Menu display  
5 IC memory card insertion slot  
Menus selected by pressing the menu buttons appear  
here.  
Each menu shows the functions assigned to each  
function button ([F1] to [F10]) and information  
necessary for making settings, such as time codes.  
Insert IC memory cards here. VTR settings can be  
stored on cards and used to configure the VTR and  
control panel at a later date, thus reducing the time  
required for set up.  
Press the button beside the insertion slot to eject the IC  
memory card.  
2 Menu buttons  
Press to activate the respective menu.  
6 Function buttons  
HOME button: Activates the HOME menu.  
Settings for basic or editing operations are made  
in the HOME menu.  
Activate the functions for the respective function  
buttons in each menu.  
TC button: Activates the TC (time code) menu. In  
the TC menu, you can switch between LTC and  
VITC and between DF and NDF (DVW-A500/1  
and DVW-500/1 only), and make settings for time  
code displays on an external monitor.  
7 ALT (alternative) button  
Press to change the functions of the current menu.  
Press again to return to the original functions.  
8 MAINTENANCE switch  
CUE button: Activates the CUE menu. In the CUE  
menu, you can register 10 cue points per page for  
a total of 100 cue points.  
Activates the MAINTENANCE menu.  
To operate this switch, push it in using the tip of a pen  
or some other pointed object while holding down the  
SFT button.  
PF1 button: Activates the PF (Personal Function) 1  
menu. In the PF1 menu, you can register  
frequently used settings in other menus. Settings  
for video input/output signals are factory set.  
PF2 button: Activates the PF (Personal Function) 2  
menu. In the PF2 menu, you can register  
frequently used settings in other menus. Settings  
for audio input/output signals are factory set.  
SET UP button: Activates the SET UP menu. Use  
the SET UP menu to restore settings to the VTR  
memory banks or IC memory card, register  
functions to the PF1/2 menus, and set items in the  
VTR SETUP menu.  
9 ALARM indicator  
Lights up when the communication between the VTR  
and the control panel is abnormal.  
For details, refer to “Chapter 4 Menu Settings” on page 4-  
1.  
3 MEMORY CARD indicator  
Lights up when the IC memory card is inserted.  
4 ACCESS button  
Press this button to directly activate the MEMORY  
CARD menu. Flashes when the control panel is  
accessing the IC memory card.  
Note  
Do not eject the IC memory card while the ACCESS  
button lights up as this may damage the contents of the  
memory card.  
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2-1-3 Lower Control Panel (Editing Operations Section)  
Numeric buttons and +/– buttons  
SFT button  
!™RCL button  
CLR button  
SET button  
PREREAD indicator  
@™PLAYER/RECORDER buttons  
!∞AUDIO IN/OUT buttons  
IN/OUT buttons  
REVIEW button  
ENTRY button  
AUTO EDIT button  
!•Cursor control buttons  
PREVIEW button  
Lower control panel (editing operations section)  
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Numeric buttons and +/– buttons  
PREVIEW button  
Press to input time data or edit points data at the cursor  
position in menu display. Press buttons 0 to 5 while  
holding down the SFT button to input A to F  
(hexadecimal figures) for user bits. Use the +/–  
buttons to increase or decrease settings.  
Press to view the results of an edit on a monitor  
connected to the recorder VTR without actually  
recording the edit. During previewing, the tape moves,  
but actual editing is not carried out. If no IN point has  
been set when you press this button, the current tape  
position is set as the IN point at the start of the  
preview.  
SFT (shift) button  
Press buttons 0 to 5 while holding down this button to  
input A to F (hexadecimal figures) for user bits.  
Use also in combination with other buttons to perform  
other operations.  
AUTO EDIT (automatic editing) button  
Press to do automatic editing after you have set the  
edit points. If no IN point has been set when you press  
this button, the current tape position is set as the IN  
point at the start of automatic editing.  
!™ RCL (recall) button  
Press to call up a previously entered value.  
REVIEW button  
Press to review results of an edit (a section between  
one IN point and one OUT point) on a monitor  
connected to the recorder.  
CLR (clear) button  
Press to clear a value.  
SET button  
@™ PLAYER/RECORDER buttons  
Press to enter a value.  
Select which VTR is to be controlled by this VTR’s  
control panel during editing when this VTR is used as  
a recorder and an external VTR connected to the  
REMOTE1-IN(9P)/OUT(9P) connectors as a player.  
PLAYER: The tape transport buttons and editing  
operation buttons on the control panel control the  
external player VTR.  
!∞ AUDIO IN/OUT buttons  
Press to set AUDIO IN and OUT points during insert  
mode. Press either AUDIO IN or OUT button while  
holding down the ENTRY button to set an audio edit  
point.  
RECORDER: The tape transport buttons and  
editing operation buttons on the control panel  
control the recorder VTR (this VTR).  
The PLAYER/RECORDER buttons have no effect  
when using this VTR alone.  
IN/OUT buttons  
Press to set an IN or OUT point during editing. Press  
either button while holding down the ENTRY button  
to set an edit point.  
ENTRY button  
PREREAD indicator  
Press to enter an edit or cue point.  
Lights up during preread mode.  
While holding down this button, press either the  
AUDIO IN or OUT button, or the IN or OUT button.  
For details on prereading, refer to “6-2-4 Performing  
Preread Editing” on page 6-18.  
!• Cursor control buttons  
Press to move the cursor in the menu display. Move  
the cursor as required to enter a value using the  
numeric buttons, or to change a menu setting.  
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2-1-4 Lower Control Panel (Tape Transport Section)  
PREROLL button  
@∞EJECT button  
STANDBY button  
EDIT button  
@•SERVO indicator  
STOP button  
PLAY button  
REC button  
#™REC INHIBIT indicator  
Lower control panel (tape transport section)  
PREROLL button  
@∞ EJECT button  
Press to position the tape to the preroll point (a  
position factory set to five seconds before the IN  
point).  
Press this button while holding down the IN, OUT,  
AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button to cue up the tape  
at the edit point of the respective button.  
Press to eject the cassette. When the button is pressed,  
the tape is automatically unthreaded and the cassette is  
ejected in a few seconds. Resets the display when  
CTL codes appear in the menu display in the lower  
control panel.  
For details on changing the preroll time, refer to “4-2-8  
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STANDBY button  
PLAY button  
Press this button in other than standby mode to make it  
light up and place the VTR in standby mode. The  
head drum rotates in standby mode, thereby shortening  
the time required for the tape to start.  
Starts playback.  
Press this button while holding down the REC button  
to start recording, or while holding down the EDIT  
button to start manual editing.  
Press this button while in standby mode to turn the  
button off and cancel standby mode. The head drum  
stops rotating and the tape tension is released. If the  
VTR remains in standby mode for more than eight  
minutes (factory setting), standby mode is  
Pressing this button during recording or manual editing  
changes the VTR to playback mode.  
REC button  
Press this button while holding down the PLAY button  
to start recording.  
automatically canceled in order to safeguard the tape.  
Hold down this button while the VTR is playing back,  
searching for an edit point, fast-forwarding or  
rewinding to monitor the video and audio signals in E-  
E mode.  
EDIT button  
Press this button while holding down the PLAY button  
to start manual editing.  
Press this button while the VTR is in stop mode to  
monitor the signal selected in the HOME menu in E-E  
mode. To cancel E-E mode and stop the tape, press  
the STOP button.  
Press the STOP button during monitoring to return to  
the video and audio monitored before you pressed the  
REC button.  
Hold down this button while the VTR is playing back,  
searching for an edit point, fast-forwarding or  
rewinding to monitor the video signal in E-E mode.  
#™ REC INHIBIT indicator  
Lights up or goes off, depending on the setting of the  
ALT button and [F1] (REC INH) button in the HOME  
menu and the state of the record-protect plug on the  
cassette.  
@• SERVO indicator  
Lights up when the drum servo and capstan servo are  
locked.  
Status of the REC INHIBIT indicator  
Setting of the ALT State of the record- REC INHIBIT  
and [F1] (REC INH) protect plug on the indicator  
STOP button  
Stops the tape (stop mode).  
buttons in the  
HOME menu  
cassette  
When PB is selected with the ALT button and [F2]  
(PB/EE) button in the HOME menu, a still picture is  
output when you press this button. In stop mode, the  
head drum continues rotating and the tape is wound  
around the head drum.  
all, crash, video,  
audio  
Disabled/enabled  
Lit  
off  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Lita)  
Unlit  
When you insert the cassette, the VTR automatically  
enters stop mode.  
a) By setting 107. REC INHIBIT LAMP FLASHING in the  
VTR SETUP menu, you can change the setting so that the  
indicator flashes here.  
The STOP button flashes when the [F2] (OUT REF)  
button in the PF1 menu is set to input but there is no  
video input signal, when the [F2] (OUT REF) button in  
the PF1 menu is set to ref but there is no external  
reference video signal, or when the input signal is out  
of phase with the external reference video signal. If  
you want, you can set 105. REFERENCE SYSTEM  
ALARM in the VTR SETUP menu so that the STOP  
button will not flash under the above conditions.  
Recording, editing, and selection of assemble and  
insert modes are possible only when the indicator is  
unlit.  
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2-1-5 Lower Control Panel (Search Operations Section)  
VAR button  
JOG button  
#∞ SHUTTLE button  
Search dial  
Lower control panel (search operations section)  
VAR button  
#∞ SHUTTLE button  
Press to select variable speed playback mode for  
noiseless playback in a maximum range of –1 to +3  
times normal playback speed, in 54 steps. The  
playback exceeding this speed range is not possible. In  
this mode, the VAR button lights up, and the search  
dial clicks at the positions for still-picture and normal  
playback speed.  
Press to enter shuttle mode. In this mode, the button  
lights and playback at –50 to +50 times normal  
playback speed is possible when using Digital  
Betacam tape, or at –35 to +35 (DVW-A500/1 only) or  
–42 to +42 (DVW-A500P/1 only) times normal  
playback speed when using analog Betacam tape. The  
playback speed corresponds to the angle of rotation of  
the dial. In this mode, the search dial clicks at the  
positions for 0 (still-picture), –10 and +10 times  
normal playback speed.  
JOG button  
Press to select jog mode. In this mode, the button  
lights up and playback at –1 to +1 or –3 to +3 times  
normal playback speed is possible (selectable in the  
VTR SETUP menu). The playback speed corresponds  
to the rotational speed of the dial. In this mode, the  
search dial does not click.  
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2-1 Control Panel  
Search dial  
Rotate to search for edit points. Rotate the dial  
clockwise for forward playback (the z indicator lights  
up) or counterclockwise for reverse playback (the Z  
indicator lights up). The p indicator lights up while  
the VTR is in stop mode.  
Press the dial to toggle the VTR between shuttle and  
jog modes.  
Shuttle mode: The playback speed corresponds to  
the angle of rotation of the dial (–50 to +50 times  
normal speed when playing back a Digital  
Betacam tape, and –35 to +35 (DVW-A500/1  
only) or –42 to +42 (DVW-A500P/1 only) times  
normal speed when playing back an analog  
Betacam tape). The dial clicks at the positions  
corresponding to 0 (still-picture), –10 and +10  
times normal playback speed.  
Jog mode: The playback speed, which corresponds  
to the rotational speed of the dial, ranges from –1  
to +1 or –3 to +3 times normal playback speed  
(selectable in VTR SETUP menu). The dial does  
not click.  
Variable speed playback mode: Noiseless playback  
at –1 times normal speed when the dial is rotated  
fully counterclockwise, and +3 times normal  
speed when rotated clockwise. The dial clicks at  
the positions of still-picture and normal playback  
speed.  
Capstan override mode: Rotating the dial while  
holding down the PLAY button changes the  
playback speed by up to ±15%.  
After turning the power on, always set the search dial  
at the center position (where the p indicator lights up).  
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2-2 System Set-Up Panel  
Lift the lower control panel up to its horizontal  
position to access the system set-up panel.  
Lower control panel  
Accessing the system set-up panel  
CONTROL PANEL switch  
System set-up panel  
CONTROL PANEL switch  
Selects which control panel controls this VTR.  
INT: Control is by the control panel attached to this  
VTR.  
EXT: Control is by the optional BKDW-514  
connected to the CONTROL PANEL connector.  
The switch is factory-set to INT.  
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2-3 Connector Panel  
1 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT  
connectors  
7 COMPONENT VIDEO  
2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
OUTPUT connectors  
connectors  
8 SERIAL V/A OUTPUT connectors  
3 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT connectors  
and 75termination switch  
9 SERIAL V/A INPUT connectors  
4 REF.VIDEO INPUT connectors and  
75termination switch  
5BREAKER button  
0 AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU)  
connectors  
6AC IN connector  
AUDIO INPUT LEVEL/600Ω  
termination switches  
VIDEO CONTROL  
connector  
!™ ANALOG AUDIO INPUT  
!• RS-232C connector  
connectors  
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT  
PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector  
connectors  
CONTROL PANEL connector  
AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU)  
connectors  
!∞ REMOTE1-IN/OUT(9P) connectors  
TIME CODE OUT connector  
MONITOR OUTPUT connectors  
@™ TIME CODE IN connector  
Connector panel  
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1 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT connectors  
(BNC)  
9 SERIAL V/A (video/audio) INPUT connectors  
(BNC)  
Output analog composite video signals. The signal  
output to connector 3(SUPER) contains superimposed  
characters for time data or menu settings when on is  
selected with the ALT button and [F6] (CHARA  
SUPER) button in the TC menu.  
The left connector accepts serial digital video/audio  
signals. When the VTR is powered on, the right  
connector serves as an active loop-through output to  
allow a bridge connection.  
0 AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU) connectors  
(XLR-3-31)  
Accept up to two lines (four channels: channels 1/2  
and channels 3/4) of AES/EBU format digital audio  
signals.  
2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT connectors  
(BNC)  
Accept analog component video signals (Y/R-Y/B-Y).  
3 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT connectors  
(BNC) and 75termination switch (with  
optional BKDW-505 for DVW-A500/1 and 500/  
1, or BKDW-506 for DVW-A500P/1 and 500P/1)  
Accepts analog composite video signal.  
AUDIO INPUT LEVEL/600termination  
switches  
Set according to the audio input level of each channel  
input to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT connectors and  
the audio input impedance.  
Set the 75termination switch to OFF when this VTR  
is bridge-connected. Otherwise, set it to ON.  
LOW with OFF:  
Audio input level: –60 dBu (microphone input)  
Audio input impedance: High (about 20 k)  
HIGH with OFF:  
4 REF.VIDEO INPUT connectors (BNC) and 75Ω  
termination switch  
One of these connectors accepts a reference video  
signal. Use a video signal with chroma burst (BVS) or  
a black and white video signal (VS) as a reference  
video signal.  
When making a bridge connection with a loop-through  
output, set the 75termination switch to OFF.  
Otherwise, set it to ON.  
Audio input level: +4 dBu (line input)  
Audio input impedance: High (about 20 k)  
HIGH with ON:  
Audio input level: +4 dBm (line input)  
Audio impedance: 600 Ω  
!™ ANALOG AUDIO INPUT connectors  
(XLR-3-32)  
5 BREAKER button  
Disconnects the primary circuit of the AC power  
transformer should an excessive current be detected.  
Accept up to five analog audio signal lines (channels 1  
to 4 and cue).  
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT connectors  
(XLR-3-31)  
6 AC IN connector  
Connects to an AC outlet using the power cord  
supplied with the VTR.  
Output up to five analog audio signal lines (channels 1  
to 4 and cue).  
7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT connectors  
(BNC)  
Output analog component video signals (Y/R-Y/B-Y).  
CONTROL PANEL connector (15-pin)  
Connects the control panel through the 15-pin cable  
supplied with the optional BKDW-510 Control Panel  
Extension Kit when using the control panel as a remote  
controller.  
8 SERIAL V/A (video/audio) OUTPUT connectors  
(BNC)  
Output up to four (1 to 4) serial digital video/audio  
signal lines. The signal output to connector 4(SUPER)  
contains superimposed characters for time data or  
menu settings when on is selected with the ALT button  
and [F6] (CHARA SUPER) button in the TC menu.  
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!∞ REMOTE1-IN/OUT (9P) connectors  
(D-sub 9-pin)  
TIME CODE OUT connector (XLR-3-31)  
Outputs one of the following time codes according to  
the VTR operation mode.  
In playback mode: Playback time code  
In recording mode: Time code generated by the  
internal time code generator, or time code input to  
the TIME CODE IN connector.  
Connect to another DVW-500/1 or 500P/1 VTR or D-  
1, D-2, or Betacam VTR through a 9-pin remote  
control cable. Used when you edit using two VTRs  
and the BVE-900/910/2000/9000/9100 Editing Control  
Unit. The REMOTE1-IN and OUT connectors can be  
used to make a bridge connection.  
@™ TIME CODE IN connector (XLR-3-32)  
Accepts an external time code for recording to tape.  
Connect to the time code output connector of the  
external equipment.  
MONITOR OUTPUT connectors (XLR-3-31)  
Output signals for audio monitoring. These connectors  
output two signal lines: L and R. Select the signals to  
be output with the MONITOR SELECT buttons and  
the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons on  
the upper control panel. Through an initial setting, you  
can enable the adjustment of the volume level with the  
PHONES level control.  
For details, refer to “5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals”on page  
5-2.  
VIDEO CONTROL connector (D-sub 15-pin)  
Connects to the optional BVR-50/50P TBC Remote  
Controller to enable remote control of the internal  
digital video processor. Before connecting the remote  
controller, turn off the power to the VTR.  
!• RS-232C connector (D-sub 25-pin)  
Receives or transmits RS-232C remote control signals  
and/or VTR status data from/to external equipment.  
When this connector is being used for communication,  
the RS-232C indicator on the upper control panel  
lights up.  
PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector (D-sub 50-pin,  
with optional BKDW-509)  
Inputs an external remote control signal.  
For details, refer to the Installation Manual.  
AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU) connectors  
(XLR-3-32)  
Output a maximum of two lines (four channels:  
channels 1/2 and 3/4) of AES/EBU format digital  
audio signals.  
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3-1 Connecting External Equipment  
3-1-1 Making Digital Connections  
The diagram below shows how to connect this VTR to  
another DVW-A500/1 series or 500/1 series VTR used  
as a player and to a DVR-2100/2100P D-1 Component  
Digital VTR used as a recorder.  
DVW-A500/1 or DVW-500/1 series, or BVW-D75 series (player)  
SERIAL V/A OUTPUT  
Input  
REMOTE1-IN  
COMPONENT or  
COMPOSITE  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
DVW-A500/1 or DVW-500/1  
series VTR  
SERIAL V/A INPUT  
SERIAL V/A OUTPUT  
REMOTE1-OUT  
REMOTE1-IN  
9-pin remote cable  
REMOTE1  
SERIAL V/A  
INPUT  
Output  
Video monitor  
DVR-2100/2100P (recorder)  
Making digital connections  
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3-1-2 Making Analog Connections  
The diagram below shows how to make connections  
for analog video and audio signals from a Betacam/  
Betacam SP VTR, 1-inch VTR, or D-2 VTR.  
DVR-28/20 D-2 VTR or  
REMOTE (9P)  
BVW-75/70/65/60 series  
Betacam SP VTR (player)  
REMOTE (9P)  
BVH-3000 1-inch VTR etc.  
(player)  
ANALOG AUDIO  
OUTPUT CH-1 to 4  
ANALOG VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT CH-1  
to 4  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CH-1 to 4  
Set the 75Ω  
termination  
switch to OFF  
when making a  
bridge  
COMPONENT or  
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT  
connection for  
an analog  
composite video  
signal.  
Otherwise, set it  
to ON.  
Set the analog audio input level and impedance  
using the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL/600termination  
switches as follows:  
For line input with a 600termination: HIGH with  
ON  
For high-impedance line input: HIGH with OFF  
For high-impedance microphone input: LOW with  
OFF  
Video monitor  
Making analog connections  
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3-2 Reference Signals for Video Output and Servo  
System  
This section describes how reference signals for the  
video output and servo system are selected.  
generator is supplied as a reference signal for the video  
output signals and servo circuits.  
The output from the internal reference video signal  
3-2-1 External Sync Signal for the Internal Reference Video Signal Generator  
The internal reference video signal generator  
synchronizes with either the input reference video  
signal or a video input signal. Which of the two  
signals is used for synchronization depends on the  
signal input conditions and the setting of the [F2]  
(OUT REF) button in the PF1 menu, as shown in the  
following flow chart.  
Start  
Setting of the  
ext  
[F6] (TCG SOURCE)  
button in the TC  
menu?  
int  
Setting of the  
[F2] (OUT REF)  
button in the  
PF1 menu?  
input  
ref  
Is a signal being  
input to the connector  
selected by either the  
No  
Is a signal  
VIDEO INPUT SELECT button or  
the [F1] (VIDEO IN) button  
in the PF1 menu?  
No  
being input to one of the  
REF.VIDEO INPUT  
connectors?  
Yes  
Yes  
The video signal input through the  
connector, and selected by either the  
VIDEO INPUT SELECT button or the  
[F1] (VIDEO IN) button in the PF1  
menu, is used for synchronization.  
The reference video signal input  
through one of the REF.VIDEO  
INPUT connectors is used for  
synchronization.  
The internal reference video  
signal generator is not  
synchronized with any signal  
(internal free-run).  
Automatic selection of external sync signal for the internal reference video signal generator  
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3-2 Reference Signals for Video Output and Servo System  
3-2-2 Reference Signal for the Servo System  
The VTR automatically selects either the video input  
signal or the output from the internal reference video  
signal generator as the reference signal for the servo  
system. Which of the two signals is selected depends  
on the operational status of the VTR, as shown in the  
following flow chart.  
Start  
Setting of the [F6]  
(TCG SOURCE) button  
in the TC menu?  
ext  
int  
Setting of the [F2]  
(OUT REF) button in  
the PF1 menu?  
input  
ref  
Yes  
Is the VTR  
in edit mode?  
No  
Yes  
No  
Is the VTR in  
recording mode?  
No  
Is a signal being  
input to the video input  
connector selected?  
Is a signal being input  
Yes  
to the connector selected by  
No  
either the VIDEO INPUT  
SELECT button or the [F1]  
(VIDEO IN) button in  
the PF1 menu?  
Yes  
The servo locks with the  
reference video signal being  
input to either of the  
The servo locks with the internal  
reference video signal  
generator.  
The servo locks with the video  
input signal selected by either  
the VIDEO INPUT SELECT  
button or the [F1] (VIDEO IN)  
button in the PF1 menu.  
REF.VIDEO INPUT connectors.  
Automatic selection of reference signal for the servo system  
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3-2-3 Reference Signals Connections  
Make the reference signal connections as follows,  
according to your recording or playback requirements.  
Reference signal connections  
For recording signals from a switcher or  
signal generator  
Reference signal  
Switcher or signal generator  
SERIAL V/A INPUT  
REF.VIDEO INPUT  
75termination switch: ON  
For recording signals from a switcher or signal generator  
For recording signals from a VTR  
Reference signal  
SERIAL V/A  
OUTPUT  
REF.VIDEO INPUT  
SERIAL V/A INPUT  
DVW-A500/1 series or DVW-500/1 series  
(recorder)  
DVW-A510/510 series  
(player)  
75termination switch: OFF  
75termination switch: ON  
For recording signals from a VTR  
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3-2 Reference Signals for Video Output and Servo System  
For playback  
Reference signal  
REF.VIDEO INPUT  
SERIAL V/A  
OUTPUT 1/2/3/  
4(SUPER)  
Serial monitor  
75termination switch: ON  
For playback  
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3-3 Handling Cassettes  
3-3-1 Recommended Cassettes  
3-3-2 Inserting and Ejecting  
Cassettes  
For the DVW-A500/1 series  
You can use 1/2-inch Digital Betacam video cassettes  
for both recording and playback, and 1/2-inch  
Betacam/Betacam SP video cassettes for playback  
only.  
Always turn on the VTR before attempting to insert or  
eject cassettes.  
Inserting a cassette  
For the DVW-500/1 series  
You can use 1/2-inch Digital Betacam video cassettes  
only.  
1
Digital Betacam cassettes  
S-size cassettes  
L-size cassettes  
BCT-D6/D12/D22/D32/D40  
2
BCT-D34L/D64L/D94L/D124L  
S-size cassette  
Betacam/Betacam SP cassettes  
Metal tape  
Oxide tape  
L-size cassette  
S-size  
cassettes  
BCT-5MA/10MA/  
20MA/30MA  
BCT-5G/10G/20G/30G  
L-size  
cassettes  
BCT-5MLA/  
10MLA/20MLA/  
30MLA/60MLA/  
90MLA  
BCT-5GL/10GL/20GL/  
30GL/60GL/90GL  
Inserting a cassette  
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Storage of cassettes  
Store your cassettes at room temperature and normal  
humidity.  
2 Before inserting a cassette, check the following  
points:  
• There is no slack in the tape.  
• An error message does not appear in the menu  
display.  
• The window of the cassette is facing up.  
If there is any slack in the tape, refer to “Removing  
slack in the tape” on next page.  
When inserting an S-size cassette, make sure it is  
aligned with the marks on the cassette insertion  
slot.  
The cassette is loaded automatically, and the tape is  
wound around the drum. The head-drum starts to  
rotate, the tape stops, and the STANDBY and  
STOP buttons light up.  
When a Betacam/Betacam SP video cassette is  
loaded into a DVW-A500/1 series VTR, the  
DIGITAL indicator goes off.  
When a Betacam/Betacam SP video cassette is  
loaded into a DVW-500/1 series VTR, the cassette  
is automatically ejected.  
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3-3 Handling Cassettes  
Removing slack in the tape  
Press one of the reels in slightly, then carefully rotate it  
in the direction of the arrow until it stops.  
3-3-3 Preventing Accidental  
Erasure  
To prevent accidental erasure of material recorded on a  
tape, push in the record-protect plug.  
L-size cassette  
S-size cassette  
Removing slack in the tape  
Preventing double cassette inserting  
When a cassette is loaded, an orange lock-out bar  
appears in the cassette insertion slot to prevent users  
from attempting to load another cassette.  
Push in the record-protect plug. To restore the tape for  
recording, return the plug to its original position.  
Preventing accidental erasure  
Ejecting the cassette  
When a cassette with this plug pushed in is inserted  
into the VTR, the REC INHIBIT indicator on the  
lower control panel lights up and recording will not  
start, even if you press the REC button.  
To restore the tape for recording, return the plug to its  
original position.  
Press the EJECT button.  
The tape is unthreaded and the cassette is  
automatically ejected. This operation takes a few  
seconds.  
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4-1 Registering and Storing Menu Settings  
The operating conditions of the VTR are set by the  
menu operation section on the lower control panel.  
4-1-1 Menu Configuration  
Menu items are divided among six different menus  
In addition to the six main menus, the VTR has two  
(HOME, TC, CUE, PF1, PF2, SET UP).  
supplementary menus containing items not contained  
Of these menus, the PF1/PF2 (Personal Function)  
in the main menus.  
menus can be used to register frequently used menu  
items from the other menus, allowing faster setting of  
PF1&2 ASSIGN menu  
VTR operating conditions. Eight VTR memory banks  
This menu contains items that can be registered to the  
are provided for storing up to eight sets of menu  
PF1/2 menus.  
settings. The contents of the eight VTR memory  
Press the [F4] (PF1&2 ASSIGN) button in the SET UP  
banks can, in turn, be stored on an IC memory card for  
menu to display this menu.  
later recall.  
For details on registering items in the PF1&2 ASSIGN  
menu to the PF1/2 menus, refer to “4-1-3 Registering Items  
to the PF1/2 Menus” on page 4-3.  
VTR SETUP menu  
This menu contains items that specify the initial  
operating conditions of the VTR. You can change  
these settings directly without registering the items to  
the PF1/2 menus.  
Press the [F6] (VTR SETUP) button in the SET UP  
menu to display this menu.  
For details on setting operating conditions of the VTR, refer  
to “4-7-1 VTR SETUP Menu” on page 4-40.  
The menu configuration of the VTR is shown in the  
figure below,  
HOME menu  
PF1&2  
TC menu  
ASSIGN menu  
PF1 menu  
PF2 menu  
Registration  
CUE menu  
VTR SETUP  
menu  
SET UP menu  
[F4] (PF1&2 ASSIGN) button  
¿
[F6] (VTR SETUP) button  
Menu configuration  
• All items in the HOME, TC, and CUE menus can be  
duplicated and registered to the PF1/2 menus.  
• Most items in the VTR SETUP menu can be  
registered to the PF1/2 menus.  
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2 Press the ALT button.  
4-1-2 Changing Menu Settings  
The second page of the HOME menu appears in  
the display.  
To activate the HOME, TC, CUE, PF1, PF2, or SET  
UP menu, press the respective menu button.  
Menu items are assigned to function buttons ([F1] to  
[F10]) in each menu. When two items are registered to  
the same function button, you can display the second  
item by pressing the ALT button.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL ÅLT+HOME  
RECINH  
GREEN  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT SET  
off  
LOCK  
TCR  
PLÅY  
NDF 4FD F1  
PB/EE  
PB/EE  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
IN 00:00:00:00  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
OUT 00:00:00:00  
FREEZE  
The example below describes the procedure for  
changing the setting of capstan servo lock mode  
specified by the ALT button and [F5] (CAP LOCK)  
button in the HOME menu.  
CÅP  
P-ROLL  
LÅST  
EDIT  
DMC  
P-PLÅY  
LOCK  
TIME  
2FD  
5S  
1
To return to the first page  
Press the ALT button again.  
3 Press the [F5] (CAP LOCK) button to change the  
capstan servo lock mode setting.  
Each press of the button changes the setting.  
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Changing menu settings using the cursor  
control buttons  
Changing menu settings  
1 Press the HOME button.  
The first page of the HOME menu appears in the  
display.  
You may also use the cursor control buttons to select  
menu items and change menu settings by moving the  
on-screen cursor.  
For settings which cannot be made by the function  
buttons alone, the following icons appear in the  
bottom-right of the menu to indicate the use of the  
cursor control buttons:  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL HOME  
PRE  
REÅD  
GREEN  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT SET  
off  
LOCK  
TCR  
PLÅY  
4FD F1  
CONFI  
off  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
OUT 00:00:00:00  
: All cursor control buttons  
: Cursor control buttons for horizontal  
direction  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
ÅSSEM-  
BLE  
IN 00:00:00:00  
off  
INS  
TC  
: Cursor control buttons for vertical direction  
off  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
CUE  
VIDEO Å-CH1 Å-CH2 Å-CH3 Å-CH4  
In addition to operations using the cursor control  
buttons, some menus allow you to change a value by  
using the +/– buttons.  
off off off off off  
off  
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4-1-3 Registering Items to the  
PF1/2 Menus  
PF1  
ÅLT+PF1  
F6KEY  
SETUP MENU  
SETUP ITEM-610  
605:TCG REGEN  
606:TC OUT SIG.  
607:BINÅRY GP  
608:PHÅSE CORR.  
609:TCG CF FLÅG  
610:REGEN MODE  
611:TC RGN SRC  
701:EE DELÅY  
ÅLT+  
PF1  
1:710  
You can register up to 40 items to the PF (Personal  
Function) 1/2 menus, including items that are  
displayed when the ALT button is pressed. The  
registration of items from different menus to the PF1/2  
menus eliminates the need for changing menus in  
order to change a given VTR operating condition.  
REGEN  
MODE  
2:110  
3:201  
4:203  
5:  
Selected function  
button  
as&in  
PF2  
6:610  
7:  
Item currently  
registered to the  
button  
ÅLT+  
PF2  
8:703  
9:704  
703:BLÅNK LINE  
704:DEC MODE  
10:  
SET  
SÅVE/  
EXIT  
PÅSTE  
CANCEL  
BLÅNK  
For details on the factory-set PF1/2 menus, refer to “4-5  
PF1 Menu (Factory Settings)” on page 4-33 and “4-6 PF2  
Menu (Factory Settings)”on page 4-36.  
To cancel a currently registered item  
Press the [F6] (SET BLANK) button.  
5 Press the F button to move the cursor (z) to the  
PF1&2 ASSIGN menu, then press the G or g  
button to move the cursor to the menu item to be  
registered to the function button.  
Registering items to the PF1/2 menus  
3 2  
4,5  
To scroll the menu faster  
Press the G or g button while holding down the  
SFT button.  
PF1  
ÅLT+PF1  
F6KEY  
SETUP MENU  
SETUP ITEM-610  
605:TCG REGEN  
606:TC OUT SIG.  
607:BINÅRY GP  
608:PHÅSE CORR.  
609:TCG CF FLÅG  
610:REGEN MODE  
611:TC RGN SRC  
701:EE DELÅY  
ÅLT+  
PF1  
1:710  
REGEN  
MODE  
6 81  
2:110  
3:201  
4:203  
5:  
as&in  
PF2  
Registering items to the PF1/2 menus  
6:610  
7:  
Item to be  
ÅLT+  
PF2  
registered to the  
function button  
8:703  
9:704  
1 Press the SET UP button.  
703:BLÅNK LINE  
704:DEC MODE  
10:  
The SET UP menu appears in the display.  
SET  
SÅVE/  
EXIT  
PÅSTE  
CANCEL  
BLÅNK  
2 Press the [F4] (PF1&2 ASSIGN) button.  
The PF1&2 ASSIGN menu appears in the display.  
6 Press the [F7] (PASTE) button to register the item.  
The new item is registered to the function button.  
3 Press the [F1] (PF1), [F2] (ALT+PF1), [F3] (PF2)  
or [F4] (ALT+PF2) button to select the PF menu  
where you wish to register an item.  
7 Repeat Steps 3 to 6 to register more items.  
The selected PF menu appears and the items  
currently registered to the menu appear at the left  
of the display.  
To cancel the registration of all new items  
Press the [F9] (CANCEL) button.  
8 Press the [F10] (SAVE/EXIT) button to save the  
newly registered items.  
4 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the function button where the item is to be  
registered.  
The registration is completed and the SET UP  
menu appears in the display again.  
The selected function button is highlighted and the  
currently registered item appears.  
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Storing the current VTR menu settings to  
a VTR memory bank  
4-1-4 VTR Memory Bank  
Function  
Eight VTR memory banks are provided for storing up  
to eight sets of menu settings including items  
registered to the PF1/2 menus with titles.  
The contents of all eight VTR memory banks can be  
stored on an IC memory card.  
6,7  
2
CLR button  
Current menu settings in the  
VTR (CURRENT SETUP).  
These settings are stored in  
addition to the VTR memory  
banks when the power is  
turned off.  
Storing/recalling  
4 3 1 5  
Storing the current VTR menu settings to a VTR memory bank  
VTR memory banks (SETUP  
BANK1 to 8 and [F]). SETUP  
BANK[F] contains the factory-  
set menu settings. By calling  
up SETUP BANK [F], you can  
restore all menu items to their  
factory settings.  
1 Press the SET UP button.  
The SET UP menu appears in the display.  
Storing/recalling  
2 Press the [F1] (VTR BANK) button.  
The VTR BANK menu appears in the display.  
IC memory card (SETUP  
BANK 0 to 8). The card  
stores setting data in same  
way as the VTR memory  
banks. These contents can  
be later called up in the  
VTR.  
VTR BÅNK  
Storing/recalling  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
VTR BÅNK  
VTR BÅNK  
CURRENT SETUP  
SETUP BÅNK1  
1
ç
2
3
4 FOOTBÅLL12  
5 (PRESET)  
6
7 (PRESET)  
8
VTR memory bank function  
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT  
TITLE  
DIREC-  
TION  
COPY  
EXIT  
For details on IC memory card use, refer to “4-1-5 IC  
Memory Card Function” on page 4-6.  
<<  
For details on adding titles to the contents of the VTR  
memory bank, refer to “4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data” on  
page 4-11.  
3 Press the [F8] (DIRECTION) button to select >>.  
4 Press the f button to move the cursor (z) to  
CURRENT SETUP[C], then press the [F6] (EDIT  
TITLE) button to add a title to the current menu  
settings of the VTR.  
Note  
The contents of SETUP BANK[F] cannot be changed.  
For details, refer to “4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data”  
on page 4-11.  
5 Press the F button to move the cursor (z) to  
SETUP BANK, then press the G or g button to  
move the cursor to the number of the VTR  
memory bank to be used for saving the current  
menu settings.  
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6 Press the [F9] (COPY) button.  
A message asking you to confirm the operation  
appears in the display.  
1 Press the SET UP button.  
The SET UP menu appears in the display.  
2 Press the [F1] (VTR BANK) button.  
To cancel the storage operation  
The VTR BANK menu appears in the display.  
Press the CLR button.  
VTR BÅNK  
7 Press the [F9] (COPY) button while holding down  
the SFT button.  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
VTR BÅNK  
CURRENT SETUP  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
1
The current menu settings are stored to the VTR  
memory bank.  
2
3
4 FOOTBÅLL12  
5 (PRESET)  
6
7 (PRESET)  
8
To add or change a title for VTR settings  
after storing them to the VTR memory bank  
Move the cursor (z) to the number of the VTR  
where the settings are stored, then press the [F6]  
(EDIT TITLE) button.  
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT  
TITLE  
DIREC-  
TION  
COPY  
EXIT  
<<  
3 Press the [F8] (DIRECTION) button and select <<.  
4 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the number of the VTR memory bank to be  
recalled.  
EDIT TITLE  
6789:;<=>?@ÅBCDEFGHIJKLM  
5 Press the [F9] (COPY) button.  
A message asking you to confirm the operation  
appears in the display.  
BÅCK  
SET  
SÅVE/  
EXIT  
SPÅCE  
CÅNCEL  
SPÅCE LETTER  
To cancel the recalling operation  
Press the CLR button.  
8 Press the [F10] (EXIT) button.  
The SET UP menu appears again.  
6 Press the [F9] (COPY) button while holding down  
the SFT button.  
The menu settings are recalled from the selected  
VTR memory bank.  
When the recalling process has been completed,  
the title of the VTR bank appears under  
CURRENT SETUP in the display.  
Recalling menu settings from a VTR  
memory bank  
5,6  
2
VTR BÅNK  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
VTR BÅNK  
VTR BÅNK  
CURRENT SETUP  
FOOTBÅLL12  
SETUP BÅNK1  
1
2
3
4 FOOTBÅLL12  
5 (PRESET)  
6
7 (PRESET)  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT  
TITLE  
DIREC-  
3 71 4  
Recalling menu settings from a VTR memory bank  
COPY  
EXIT  
TION  
<<  
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7 Press the [F10] (EXIT) button.  
The SET UP menu appears again.  
3,4,5  
2
4-1-5 IC Memory Card Function  
You can store menu settings in the VTR memory  
banks and cue point data to an IC memory card for  
later recalling.  
The MEMORY CARD indicator lights up when you  
insert an IC memory card.  
1
Formatting an IC memory card  
You can then access the MEMORY CARD menu  
directly from other menus (HOME/TC/CUE/PF1/PF2)  
by pressing the ACCESS button.  
1 Insert the IC memory card.  
The MEMORY CARD indicator lights up.  
2 Press the ACCESS button.  
MEMORY CARD indicator  
ACCESS button  
MEMORY CARD menu appears in the display.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
CURRENT SETUP  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
(PRESET) 2  
2
SHOW  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
SETUP  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
7
CUESET  
IC Memory card insertion slot  
IC memory card function  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
>>  
To eject the IC memory card  
Press the button to the right of the insertion slot.  
3 Press the [F1] (FORMAT CARD) button.  
A message asking you to confirm the operation  
appears in the display.  
Notes  
• Insert the IC memory card fully until it clicks.  
• The ACCESS button flashes while the VTR is  
writing to or reading from an IC memory card. Do  
not eject the IC memory card while the indicator is  
flashing.  
4 Press the [F1] (FORMAT CARD) button while  
holding down the SFT button.  
A message asking you to confirm the operation  
appears in the display again.  
5 Press the [F1] (FORMAT CARD) button while  
holding down the SFT button.  
Formatting an IC memory card  
The VTR starts formatting the card.  
The supplied IC memory card or other IC memory  
cards must be formatted before you can use them.  
To cancel formatting  
Press the CLR button while the confirmation  
message appears in the display.  
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5 Press the F button to move the cursor (z) to the  
VTR side, then press the G or g button to move  
the cursor to the number of the VTR memory bank  
to be stored.  
Storing the contents of the VTR memory  
banks to an IC memory card  
7,8  
2
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK4  
SETUP BANK3  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
(PRESET) 2  
2
SHOW  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
VTR memory  
bank number  
SETUP  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
7
CUESET  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
6 3 91 4,5  
Storing the contents of the VTR memory banks to an IC memory card  
<<  
To store the current VTR menu settings  
only  
Move the cursor (z) to the [C] (CURRENT  
SETUP) position.  
1 Press the SET UP button.  
The SET UP menu appears in the display.  
2 Press the [F2] (MEMORY CARD) button.  
The MEMORY CARD menu appears in the  
display.  
To store all VTR memory banks  
Press the [F7] (SELECT ALL) button.  
You can access the MEMORY CARD menu  
directly by pressing the ACCESS button.  
6 To change the title of the bank, press the [F6]  
(EDIT TITLE) button.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
For details, refer to “4-1-6 Adding Titles to the  
Data”on page 4-11.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
CURRENT SETUP  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
(PRESET) 2  
2
SHOW  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
SETUP  
7 Press the [F9] (COPY) button.  
A message asking you to confirm the operation  
appears in the display.  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
7
CUESET  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
8 Press the [F9] (COPY) button while holding down  
the SFT button.  
>>  
The control panel stores the specified VTR  
memory bank to the IC memory card.  
After the storage is complete, the title of the VTR  
memory bank appears under the MEMORY CARD  
indication.  
3 Press the [F8] (DIRECTION) button and select <<.  
4 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the number of the VTR memory bank in the IC  
memory card where the data are to be stored.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK4  
SETUP BANK3  
SETUP BÅNK4  
CURRENT SETUP  
0
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
(PRESET) 2  
(PRESET) 3  
FOOTBÅLL12 4  
5
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
1
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
2
SHOW  
(PRESET) 2  
2
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
SHOW  
SETUP  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
4 (PRESET)  
SETUP  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
Bank number in  
the IC memory card  
5
5
6
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
(PRESET) 7  
8
7
SHOW  
CUESET  
7
8
CUESET  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
<<  
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9 Press the [F10] (EXIT) button.  
3 Press the [F4] (SHOW CUESET) button.  
The display for storing cue point lists appears.  
The SET UP menu or the menu displayed before  
you pressed the ACCESS button appears again.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
CUE POINT SET1  
0
VTR BÅNK  
Storing cue point lists to an IC memory  
card  
CURRENT CUESET  
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ƒ
(Blank)  
SHOW  
SETUP  
You can store up to 8 pages of cue point lists to an IC  
memory card along with titles.  
SHOW  
CUESET  
(Blank)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
6,7  
23  
>>  
To return to the SET UP menu  
Press the [F3] (SHOW SETUP) button.  
4 Press the [F8] (DIRECTION) button to select <<.  
8 4 91 5  
5 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the number of the memory bank in the IC memory  
card where you want to store the cue point list.  
Storing cue point lists to an IC memory card  
1 Press the SET UP button.  
The SET UP menu appears in the display.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
CUE POINT SET1  
0
VTR BÅNK  
2 Press the [F2] (MEMORY CARD) button.  
The MEMORY CARD menu appears in the  
display.  
CURRENT CUESET  
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
(Blank)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ƒ
(Blank)  
Bank number in  
the IC memory card  
SHOW  
SETUP  
You can access MEMORY CARD menu directly  
by pressing the ACCESS button.  
SHOW  
CUESET  
(Blank)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
>>  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
CURRENT SETUP  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
6 Press the [F9] (COPY) button.  
(PRESET) 2  
2
SHOW  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
SETUP  
A message asking you to confirm the operation  
appears in the display.  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
7
CUESET  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
7 Press the [F9] (COPY) button while holding down  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
>>  
the SFT button.  
The VTR stores the cue point list to the IC memory  
card.  
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8 Press the [F6] (EDIT TITLE) button to add a title  
4 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the number of the memory bank in the IC memory  
card whose contents are to be recalled.  
to the cue point list.  
For details, refer to “4-1-6 Adding Titles to the  
Data”on page 4-11.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
9 Press the [F10] (EXIT) button.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
CURRENT SETUP  
The SET UP menu or the menu displayed before  
you pressed the ACCESS button appears again.  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
Bank number in  
the IC memory card  
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
(PRESET) 2  
2
SHOW  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
SETUP  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
7
CUESET  
Recalling the contents of an IC memory  
card  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
>>  
The contents stored in an IC memory card can be  
recalled to the current VTR bank or VTR memory  
bank.  
5 To change the title of the memory bank, press the  
[F6] (EDIT TITLE) button.  
You can also change a title after recalling its  
respective contents from the memory bank.  
7,8  
2
For details, refer to“4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data”on  
page 4-11.  
6 Press the F button to move the cursor (z) to the  
VTR side, then press the G or g button to move  
the cursor to the VTR memory bank number where  
the recalled data are to be stored.  
5 3 91 4,6  
Recalling the contents of an IC memory card  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
1 Press the SET UP button.  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
The SET UP menu appears in the display.  
SETUP BÅNK1  
SETUP BÅNK 7  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
(PRESET) 2  
2
SHOW  
2 Press the [F2] (MEMORY CARD) button.  
The MEMORY CARD menu appears in the  
display.  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
SETUP  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
VTR memory  
bank number  
7
CUESET  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
You can access MEMORY CARD menu directly  
by pressing the ACCESS button.  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
TITLE ÅLL TION  
COPY  
EXIT  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
To change the current VTR menu settings  
Move the cursor (z) to [C] (CURRENT SETUP).  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
CURRENT SETUP  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
(PRESET) 2  
2
SHOW  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
To replace all VTR memory bank contents  
with IC memory card data  
Press the [F7] (SELECT ALL) button.  
SETUP  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
7
CUESET  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
7 Press the [F9] (COPY) button.  
A message asking you to confirm the operation  
appears in the display.  
>>  
3 Press the [F8] (DIRECTION) button to select >>.  
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8 Press the [F9] (COPY) button while holding down 3 Press the [F4] (SHOW CUESET) button.  
the SFT button.  
The menu for storing cue point lists appears.  
The VTR recalls the contents of the memory card.  
After the recalling process is complete, the title of  
the memory bank of the memory card appears  
under the VTR indication.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
CURRENT CUESET  
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
0
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
(PRESET) 2  
SHOW  
9 Press the [F10] (EXIT) button.  
(PRESET) 3  
SETUP  
4
The SET UP menu or the menu displayed before  
you pressed the ACCESS button appears again.  
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
SHOW  
CUESET  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
>>  
Recalling a cue point list in an IC memory  
card  
To return to the SET UP menu  
Press the [F3] (SHOW SETUP) button again.  
Recalling a cue point list in an IC memory card  
replaces the current VTR cue point list with the  
recalled data.  
4 Press the [F8] (DIRECTION) button to select >>.  
6,7  
23  
5 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the number of the memory bank in the IC memory  
card.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
CURRENT CUESET  
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
0
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
Bank number of  
the IC memory card  
(PRESET) 2  
4 81 5  
SHOW  
(PRESET) 3  
SETUP  
4
Recalling a cue point list in an IC memory card  
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
SHOW  
CUESET  
1 Press the SET UP button.  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
The SET UP menu appears in the display.  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
>>  
2 Press the [F2] (MEMORY CARD) button.  
The MEMORY CARD menu appears in the  
display.  
6 Press the [F9] (COPY) button.  
A message asking you to confirm the operation  
appears in the display.  
You can access MEMORY CARD menu directly  
by pressing the ACCESS button.  
7 Press the [F9] (COPY) button while holding down  
the SFT button.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
FORMÅT  
CÅRD  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
The VTR recalls the cue point list in the IC  
memory card.  
MEMORY CÅRD  
VTR BÅNK  
SETUP BÅNK1  
CURRENT SETUP  
0
ç BÅSEBÅLL ...  
BÅSEBÅLL ... 1  
1
After the recalling process is completed, the name  
of the cue point list appears under the CURRENT  
CUESET indication.  
(PRESET) 2  
2
SHOW  
(PRESET) 3  
3 FOOTBÅLL12  
SETUP  
4
4 (PRESET)  
5
5
6
(PRESET) 7  
8
6 (PRESET)  
SHOW  
7
CUESET  
8
ƒ (PRESET)  
EDIT SELECT DIREC-  
COPY  
EXIT  
TITLE  
ÅLL  
TION  
>>  
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8 Press the [F10] (EXIT) button.  
3 Press the f or F button to select a letter.  
The SET UP menu or the menu displayed before  
you pressed the ACCESS button appears again.  
EDIT TITLE  
4-1-6 Adding Titles to the Data  
6789:;<=>?@ÅBCDEFGHIJKLM  
When storing data to a memory bank in an IC memory  
card or the VTR, you can add a title to the data to  
make data management easier.  
BÅCK  
SET  
SÅVE/  
EXIT  
SPÅCE  
CÅNCEL  
SPÅCE LETTER  
2
4 Press the [F7] (SET LETTER) button .  
The selected letter is entered.  
EDIT TITLE  
4 5 1,3  
6789:;<=>?@ÅBCDEFGHIJKLM  
Adding titles to the data  
BÅCK  
SET  
SÅVE/  
EXIT  
SPÅCE  
CÅNCEL  
1 Move the cursor (z) to CURRENT SETUP[C] or  
the number of the memory bank in the IC memory  
card.  
SPÅCE LETTER  
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to enter more characters.  
2 Press the[F6](EDIT TITLE) button to display the  
EDIT TITLE widnow.  
To enter a space  
Press the [F5] (SPACE) button.  
If you enter a wrong character  
Press the [F6] (BACK SPACE) to go back, then  
reenter a character.  
EDIT TITLE  
6789:;<=>?@ÅBCDEFGHIJKLM  
To cancel the procedure to start again  
Press [F9] (CANCEL) button, then reenter a  
character.  
BÅCK  
SET  
SÅVE/  
EXIT  
SPÅCE  
CÅNCEL  
SPÅCE LETTER  
6 Press the [F10] (SAVE/EXIT) button.  
The entered title is set and the menu displayed  
before you pressed the EDIT TITLE button  
appears again.  
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4-1 Registering and Storing Menu Settings  
• Settings for items that exist only on VTR A and have  
4-1-7 Details on VTR Memory  
Bank and IC Memory Card  
Functions  
been assigned to the PF1/2 menus are not read, and  
the respective function buttons do not appear in menu  
display on the BKDW-515 attached to VTR B.  
Most setting of most items can be stored to a VTR  
memory bank or an IC memory card, with the  
exception of the settings described below:  
Data that can be stored to/recalled from a VTR  
memory bank or IC memory card  
• Settings of items in the VTR SETUP menu (with the  
exceptions listed below)  
• Contents of the PF1/2 menus  
• VTR memory bank titles  
Data that cannot be stored to a VTR memory  
bank or an IC memory card  
Settings of the following items in the VTR SETUP  
menu are not stored to memory:  
• 603. ID CODE  
• Items related to the hours meter (H01 to H14)  
Current settings are always maintained for these items.  
4-1-8 IC Memory Card Data  
Compatibility Among the DVW-  
A500/1 and DVW-500/1 Series  
VTRs  
IC memory card data recorded on one DVW-A500/1  
series or 500/1 series VTR (VTR A) can be read into  
the VTR memory banks of another DVW-A500/1  
series or DVW-500/1 series VTR (VTR B) and  
equipped with the BKDW-515. If both VTRs are  
identical in model and optional accessories, the entire  
IC memory card contents are read and applied as is. If  
the VTRs differ either in model or optional  
accessories, the following will occur:  
• Settings for those items that are common to both  
VTR A and VTR B are read (i.e, items that are  
common to most VTRs and unaffected by series or  
configuration differences).  
• Settings that exist on VTR B but not on VTR A  
remain unchanged.  
For example, if VTR A is a DVW-500/1 and VTR B  
is a DVW-A500/1, the analog Betacam playback  
settings on VTR B are not changed by data input  
from the IC memory card.  
• Settings for items that exist only on VTR A are not  
read.  
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4-2 HOME Menu  
To activate the HOME menu  
Press the HOME button.  
The HOME menu sets the basic VTR operation  
conditions for recording, playback, and editing.  
The HOME, TC, PF1 and PF2 menus show  
information that includes the VTR operation mode,  
time code of the current position, and time code type,  
etc.  
To change the HOME menu page  
Press the ALT button.  
Channel condition  
Signal format of the playback tape  
Name of the displayed menu  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL HOME  
PRE  
REÅD KEY-INH GREEN  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT SET  
Operation mode  
off  
LOCK  
TCR  
PLÅY  
4FD F1  
Title of the current VTR SETUP menu  
Capstan lock mode  
CONFI  
off  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
IN 00:00:00:00  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
ÅSSEM-  
BLE  
OUT 00:00:00:00  
off  
INS  
TC  
off  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
CUE  
VIDEO Å-CH1 Å-CH2 Å-CH3 Å-CH4  
off off off off off  
off  
HOME menu display  
For details on time codes, refer to “4-3 TC Menu” on page  
4-18.  
HOME menu  
Button  
[F1]  
Indication  
PRE READ  
CONFI  
Function  
Selects the PRE READ function setting.  
Settings  
off, [video, audio, a/v]  
[F2]  
Selects the simultaneous playback setting.  
Selects the edit mode and edit channel.  
on, off  
on, off  
ASSEMBLE  
INS TC  
[F3]  
[F4]  
[F5]  
INS VIDEO  
INS A-CH1  
INS A-CH2  
INS A-CH3  
INS A-CH4  
INS CUE  
REC INH  
PB/EE  
[F6]  
[F7]  
[F8]  
[F9]  
[F10]  
ALT/[F1]  
ALT/[F2]  
ALT/[F3]  
ALT/[F5]  
Selects the REC INH (record inhibit) mode.  
Selects the monitor mode.  
off, [all, crash, video, audio]  
PB/EE, PB  
FREEZE  
Selects the still-picture function setting.  
on, off  
CAP LOCK  
Selects CAP LOCK (capstan servo lock) mode. 2FD, 4FD, 8FD (DVW-A500P/1 and  
500P/1 only)  
ALT/[F6]  
ALT/[F7]  
ALT/[F8]  
ALT/[F10]  
P-ROLL TIME  
DMC  
Sets the preroll time.  
0 to 30 s  
Selects DMC playback.  
Selects program playback.  
Restores the last edit point set.  
P-PLAY  
LAST EDIT  
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4-2 HOME Menu  
4-2-1 Setting the Preread  
Function (PRE READ)  
4-2-3 Selecting the Edit Mode  
and Edit Channel (ASSEMBLE to  
INS CUE)  
To perform prereading during insert edit mode, press  
the [F1] (PRE READ) button while holding down the  
SFT button.  
Selects assemble or insert edit mode.  
Each press of the [F1] (PRE READ) button selects off,  
video, audio or a/v. Select video, audio, a/v through  
319. PREREAD SELECT in the VTR SETUP menu.  
off: The preread function is disabled.  
Selecting assemble edit mode  
After setting the [F4] (INS TC) to [F10] (INS CUE)  
buttons to off, set the [F3] (ASSEMBLE) button to on.  
video: Video signals are preread.  
audio: Audio signals are preread.  
a/v: Both video and audio signals are preread.  
Selecting the insert edit mode  
Set the [F3] (ASSEMBLE) button to off and select the  
required insert channel by pressing the [F4] (INS TC)  
button to [F10] (INS CUE) button.  
[F1] button  
SFT button  
Selecting the insert channel  
[F4] (INS TC) button: Time Code  
[F5] (INS VIDEO) button: Video signal  
[F6] (INS A-CH1) button: Digital audio signal  
(channel 1)  
[F7] (INS A-CH2) button: Digital audio signal  
(channel 2)  
Setting the preread function  
[F8] (INS A-CH3) button: Digital audio signal  
(channel 3)  
[F9] (INS A-CH4) button: Digital audio signal  
(channel 4)  
You can use the preread function to perform prepread  
editing.  
For details, refer to “6-2-4 Performing Preread Editing” on  
page 6-18.  
[F10] (INS CUE) button: Analog cue channel  
For details on editing procedures, refer to “Chapter 6  
Editing” on page 6-1.  
4-2-2 Simultaneous Playback  
During Recording (CONFI)  
To monitor the video and audio signals during  
recording by simultaneous playback, set the [F2]  
(CONFI) button to on.  
The VTR’s confidence heads also allow you to play  
back the section of a tape before and after the edit  
portion during editing.  
The CONFI function is set through 316.  
CONFIDENCE PB MODE in the VTR SETUP menu.  
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4-2-4 Setting Record Inhibit  
Mode (REC INH)  
Either setting can be specified during analog Betacam  
playback on the DVW-A500/1 series; in actual  
operation, however, only PB (playback) signals are  
output.  
Press the ALT button, then the [F1] (REC INH) button  
to set the record inhibit mode of the VTR.  
Each press of the [F1] (REC INH) button selects off,  
all, crash, video, or audio.  
Select all, crash, video, or audio through 310. REC  
INHIBIT in the VTR SETUP menu.  
off: Recording is enabled (the REC INHIBIT  
indicator is off).  
all: Recording is disabled (the REC INHIBIT  
indicator lights up).  
4-2-6 Outputting Still-Pictures  
(FREEZE)  
To output a still-picture, select on (manual still) by  
pressing the ALT button, then press the [F3]  
(FREEZE) button.  
crash: Normal recording is disabled (the REC  
INHIBIT indicator lights up), but recording in  
assemble or insert edit mode is possible.  
video Recording of video and CTL signals is  
disabled.  
A still-picture shows the video data being played back  
right before the pressing of the button. Make the field  
or frame selection through 903. FREEZE MODE in  
the VTR SETUP menu.  
audio: Recording of audio and CTL signals is  
disabled.  
To maintain the still-picture  
Set 904. FREEZE CONTROL FROM KEY PANEL in  
the VTR SETUP menu to latch.  
If you attempt to an operation that is prohibited by the  
record inhibit mode, the REC INHIBIT indicator  
flashes as a warning.  
A still-picture output is maintained until you select off  
by pressing the [F3] (FREEZE) button.  
To temporarily output a still-picture  
Set 904. FREEZE CONTROL FROM KEY PANEL in  
the VTR SETUP menu to momentary. A still-picture  
is output as long as you hold down the [F3] (FREEZE)  
button.  
Auto-freeze function  
REC INHIBIT indicator  
To automatically output a still-picture when channel  
conditions have deteriorated during the playback, set  
905. AUTO FREEZE CONTROL in the VTR SETUP  
menu to MODE1 or MODE2.  
Setting record inhibit mode (REC INH)  
dis: The auto-freeze function is disabled.  
MODE1: The auto-freeze function is enabled, but is  
automatically cancelled when channel conditions  
have recovered enough for normal playback.  
MODE2: The auto-freeze function is enabled, but is  
automatically cancelled when you stop playback  
with the STOP button, then start playback again.  
4-2-5 Selecting the Monitor Mode  
(PB/EE)  
Press the ALT button, then the [F2] (PB/EE) button to  
select the video/audio signals to be output in fast-  
forward, rewind, stop, or standby mode.  
PB/EE: Outputs input signals.  
Stop-freeze function  
PB: Always outputs PB signals.  
To automatically output a still-picture when the VTR  
is changed to stop mode, set 906. STOP FREEZE  
CONTROL in the VTR SETUP menu to enable.  
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4-2 HOME Menu  
8FD: The capstan servo is locked to the color frame  
every 8 fields. The VTR maintains the phase of  
the video output signals even after repeated  
stopping and restarting of playback.  
4-2-7 Selecting the Capstan  
Servo Lock Mode (CAP LOCK)  
Press the ALT button, then the [F5] (CAP LOCK)  
button to select the capstan servo lock mode when you  
edit or play a tape with decoded component signals  
(i.e., a tape with composite input data recorded on a  
Digital Betacam VTR or Betacam/Betacam SP VTR).  
Use this setting if you require continuity in video  
phase at edit points during editing or playback of  
composite signals, or when you perform AB  
rolling.  
DVW-A500/1 and 500/1 only  
4-2-8 Setting the Preroll Time  
(P-ROLL TIME)  
2FD: The capstan servo is locked every 2 fields.  
Since color framing is disabled, phase shifting (H-  
shifting) of output video signals does not occur  
during playback. This is the normal setting for  
editing or playback of component signals.  
To enhance the frequency characteristics, H-  
shifting of the video output on the basis of the  
decoding information on the tape may also be  
performed by setting 712. VIDEO PROCESS ON  
CAP LOCK 2 FIELD in the VTR SETUP menu.  
4FD: The capstan servo is locked to the color frame  
every 4 fields. The VTR maintains the phase of  
the video output signals even after repeated  
stopping and restarting of playback.  
Set the preroll time by pressing the ALT button, then  
press the [F6] (P-ROLL TIME) button.  
You can set a preroll time of 0 to 30 seconds in 1-  
second units. During editing on this VTR, a preroll  
time of 5 seconds or more is recommended.  
Setting the preroll time  
Use this setting if you require continuity in video  
phase at edit points during editing or playback of  
composite signals, or when you perform AB  
rolling.  
DVW-A500P/1 and 500P/1 only  
2FD: The capstan servo is locked every 2 fields.  
Since color framing is disabled, phase shifting (H-  
shifting) of output video signals does not occur  
during playback. This is the normal setting for  
editing or playback of component signals.  
To enhance the frequency characteristics, H-  
shifting of the video output on the basis of the  
decoding information on the tape may also be  
performed by setting 712. VIDEO PROCESS ON  
CAP LOCK 2 FIELD in the VTR SETUP menu.  
4FD: The capstan servo is locked every 4 fields.  
This is the normal setting for editing of  
1,3  
2
Setting the preroll time  
1 Press the ALT button, then the [F6] (P-ROLL  
TIME) button.  
A data entry window appears.  
2 Change the setting with the G or g button.  
You may also use the + or – button.  
component signals with quick servo lock.  
3 Press the [F6] (P-ROLL TIME) button.  
To enhance the frequency characteristics, H-  
shifting of the video output on the basis of the  
decoding information on the tape may also be  
performed by setting 712. VIDEO PROCESS ON  
CAP LOCK 2 FIELD in the VTR SETUP menu.  
The data entry window disappears.  
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4-2-9 Selecting DMC Playback  
(DMC)  
4-2-11 Recalling Edit Points  
(LAST EDIT)  
In DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) playback mode,  
the VTR plays back a tape segment at a specified  
variable speed of –1 to +3 times normal playback  
speed, memorizes the speed, then plays the segment  
back at a later time at the memorized speed.  
While editing, you can recall the last edit points by  
pressing the ALT button, then the [F10] (LAST EDIT)  
button.  
The edit points appear in the display.  
DMC playback is useful during on-the-spot telecasts of  
sporting events for immediate playback and broadcast  
of highlight scenes for which starting and ending  
points have been set during recording.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL HOME  
PRE  
REÅD  
GREEN  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT SET  
off  
LOCK  
TCR  
PLÅY  
4FD F1  
CONFI  
off  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
IN 00:00:00:00  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
Edit points  
ÅSSEM-  
BLE  
OUT 00:00:00:00  
off  
For detail on the procedure for DMC playback, refer to “5-  
4-4 DMC Playback” on page 5-10.  
INS  
TC  
off  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
CUE  
During tape editing using two DVW-A500/1 series or  
500/1 series VTRs, you can use DMC playback to  
control the playback speed of the player VTR for  
editing at variable speeds (DMC editing).  
VIDEO Å-CH1 Å-CH2 Å-CH3 Å-CH4  
off off off off off  
off  
Recalling edit points (LAST EDIT)  
For details on DMC editing, refer to “6-2-1 Performing  
DMC Editing” on page 6-14.  
Selecting DMC playback  
Set 111. PROGRAM PLAY in the VTR SETUP Menu  
to disable.  
The ALT/[F8] (P-PLAY) button in the display  
disappears (only one of either playing modes can be  
specified at any time).  
4-2-10 Selecting Program  
Playback (P-PLAY)  
In program playback mode, you can play a tape at a  
previously specified speed.  
For details on program playback, refer to “5-4-5 Program  
Playback” on page 5-13.  
Selecting program playback  
Set 111. PROGRAM PLAY in the VTR SETUP menu  
to enable.  
A data entry window appears, and the ALT/[F7]  
(DMC) button in the display disappears (only one of  
either playing modes can be specified at any time).  
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4-3 TC Menu  
To activate the TC menu  
Press the TC button.  
The TC menu allows you to set time code-related  
items through a single menu.  
The HOME, TC, PF1 and PF2 menus show  
information that includes the VTR operation mode,  
time code of the current position, and the time code  
type, etc.  
To change the TC menu page  
Press the ALT button.  
INTRP (interpolation): This appears when time  
code cannot be read correctly and correction  
has been performed.  
TCR: Time data type  
(CTL/TCR/UBR/TCG/UBG/DUR)  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL TC  
TIMER  
SEL  
GREEN  
Data entry window  
TC  
LOCK  
DF 4FD F1  
TCR VITC INTRP  
TIMER  
RESET  
F1: Field number (F1/F2)  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
IN 00:00:00:00 OUT 00:00:00:00  
VITC: Time code type (LTC/VITC) TIMER  
SET  
DF: This appears when drop frame mode data is  
being recorded or played (DVW-A500/1 and  
500/1 only).  
TIMER  
HOLD  
off  
TC  
TCG  
TCG  
RUN  
DF/NDF VITC  
DF on  
AIN: Time data for an AUDIO IN point  
AOUT: Time data for an AUDIO OUT point  
IN: Time data for an IN point  
SEL  
SOURCE MODE  
MODE  
VITC  
int prst  
rec  
OUT: Time data for an OUT point  
Information shown in the HOME, TC, PF1 and PF2 menus  
For details on operation modes, refer to “4-2 HOME  
Menu” on page 4-13.  
TC menu  
Button  
[F1]  
[F2]  
[F3]  
[F4]  
[F5]  
[F6]  
[F7]  
[F8]  
[F9]  
Indication  
Function  
Settings  
TIMER SEL  
TIMER RESET  
TIMER SET  
TIMER HOLD  
TC SEL  
Selects time data type.  
CTL, TC, UBIT  
Resets the time counter.  
Sets the time data.  
Holds the time counter.  
on, off  
Sets the time code reader.  
VITC, AUTO, LTC  
int, ext  
TCG SOURCE  
TCG MODE  
RUN MODE  
Selects the internal/external time code generator.  
Sets the time code generator.  
Selects the running mode of the time code.  
Selects drop frame mode.  
regen, prst  
free, rec  
DF/NDF (DVW-  
A500/1 and 500/1  
only)  
DF, NDF  
VITC  
[F10]  
Specifies recording of VITC.  
Selects the CTL display mode.  
Specifies ID preset.  
on, off  
TAPE TIMER  
ID PRESET  
CHARA SUPER  
CHARA H-POS  
ALT/[F1]  
ALT/[F2]  
ALT/[F6]  
ALT/[F7]  
+/–12H, 24H  
on, off  
Specifies superimposition of character information. on, off  
Changes the superimposition position (horizontal). 0 to 24 (DVW-A500/1 and 500/1)  
0 to 22 (DVW-A500P/1 and  
500P/1)  
ALT/[F8]  
ALT/[F9]  
ALT/[F10]  
CHARA V-POS  
VITC POS-1  
VITC POS-2  
Changes the superimposition position (vertical).  
Specifies the VITC insertion line.  
0 to 6A (DVW-A500/1 and 500/1)  
0 to 81 (DVW-A500P/1 and  
500P/1)  
12 to 20 (DVW-A500/1 and 500/1)  
(9 to 22 (DVW-A500P/1 and  
500P/1)  
12 to 20 (DVW-A500/1 and 500/1)  
(9 to 22 (DVW-A500P/1 and  
500P/1)  
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Selecting the time data display  
4-3-1 Setting the Time Data  
(TIMER SEL/RESET/SET/HOLD)  
Press the [F1] (TIMER SEL) button repeatedly to  
select the desired time data display.  
CTL: Counts the CTL signals on the playback tape  
or the CTL signals being recorded on the tape, and  
displays the tape running time in hours, minutes,  
seconds, and frames.  
TC: Displays the value read by the time code reader  
or the value generated by the time code generator.  
To switch between VITC and LTC, press the [F5]  
(TC SEL) button.  
UBIT: Displays user bits data inserted in time code  
being played back, or the user bits data inserted in  
time code being recorded. To switch between  
VITC and LTC, press the [F5] (TC SEL) button.  
The display shows the following types of time data:  
Indication  
Time data type  
The LTC1) value read by the time code  
reader during playback.  
TCR LTC  
TCR VITC  
The VITC1) value read by the time code  
reader during playback.  
The value generated by the time code  
generator during recording.  
TCG  
CTL  
The number of CTL signals2) on the tape  
during recording/playing.  
UBR LTC  
UBR VITC  
UBG  
The user bits3) value read by the time  
code reader (LTC) during playback.  
The user bits value read by the time code  
reader (VITC) during playback.  
The user bits value generated by the time  
code generator during recording.  
DUR  
Appears whenever a duration between  
any two edit points (IN, OUT, AUDIO IN  
or AUDIO OUT points) is displayed.  
Time data for IN, OUT, AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT  
points are also displayed.  
Indication  
IN  
Time data type  
Time data for an IN point.  
Time data for an OUT point.  
Time data for an AUDIO IN point.  
Time data for an AUDIO OUT point.  
OUT  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL TC  
TIMER  
SEL  
GREEN  
TC  
LOCK  
TCR VITC PLAY  
DF 4FD F1  
TIMER  
RESET  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
IN 00:00:00:00  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
TIMER  
SET  
Time data for  
edit points  
OUT 00:00:00:00  
TIMER  
HOLD  
off  
TC  
TCG  
TCG  
RUN  
DF/NDF VITC  
DF on  
SEL  
SOURCE MODE  
MODE  
VITC  
int prst  
rec  
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1) LTC and VITC  
2) CTL signals  
LTC cannot be read when the tape speed is very slow or  
is changed suddenly. VITC, on the other hand, can be  
read more accurately than LTC when the VTR is stopped  
or the tape speed is very low. VITC, however, cannot be  
read when the tape speed is very fast.  
CTL (control) signals are pulse signals that are recorded  
horizontally in each frame.  
3) User bits  
Comprising a part of the time code, user bits record  
supplementary information and consist of an eight-digit  
number or hexadecimal A to F.  
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4-3 TC Menu  
To cancel entered value  
Press the CLR button.  
Setting time code  
Before starting the procedure below for setting time  
data, set the [F6] (TCG SOURCE) button to int, the  
[F7] (TCG MODE) button to prst, and the [F10]  
(VITC) button to on. When not recording VITC, set  
the [F10] (VITC) button to off.  
3 Press the SET button to set the entered  
value.  
If you pressed the + or – button, then entered a  
value, the result of calculation appears in the  
display.  
Note  
SET is displayed.  
Set the [F8] (RUN MODE) button to rec before setting  
the time data for recording. When you select rec, time  
data advances from a set value only during recording.  
When you select free, time code advances in real time  
after the initial value has been set.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL TC  
TIMER  
SEL  
GREEN  
SET  
01 00 30 00  
TC  
LOCK  
TCR VITC PLÅY  
4FD F1  
TIMER  
RESET  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
IN 00:00:00:00 OUT 00:00:00:00  
TIMER  
SET  
1 4  
2
TIMER  
HOLD  
off  
TC  
TCG  
TCG  
RUN  
DF/NDF VITC  
DF on  
SEL  
SOURCE MODE  
MODE  
VITC  
int prst  
rec  
4 Press the [F3] (TIMER SET) button.  
The input value is set as the time code and appears  
in the time data display section.  
3
Setting time code  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL TC  
TIMER  
SEL  
GREEN  
01 00 30 00  
TC  
LOCK  
1 Press the [F1] (TIMER SEL) button to select the  
TCR VITC PLÅY  
4FD F1  
TIMER  
RESET  
TC (time code) to be set.  
01Ó00µ30ß00ƒ  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
IN 00:00:00:00 OUT 00:00:00:00  
TIMER  
SET  
2 Enter the new setting in the data entry window  
with the numeric buttons.  
TIMER  
HOLD  
For example, to enter 01H00M30S00F, press 1, 0,  
0, 3, 0, 0, 0. (The leading 0 is not required. When  
the entered value is less than eight digits, the  
leading digit(s) is (are) set to 0 when you press the  
SET button.)  
off  
TC  
TCG  
TCG  
RUN  
DF/NDF VITC  
DF on  
SEL  
SOURCE MODE  
MODE  
VITC  
int prst  
rec  
Notes  
• Time code from an external time code generator  
cannot be set.  
• Time code cannot be set when the internal time code  
generator is locked to external time codes or time  
codes read by the time code reader.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL TC  
TIMER  
SEL  
GREEN  
01 00 30 00  
Data entry  
window  
TC  
LOCK  
TCR VITC PLÅY  
4FD F1  
TIMER  
RESET  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
IN 00:00:00:00 OUT 00:00:00:00  
TIMER  
SET  
TIMER  
HOLD  
off  
TC  
TCG  
TCG  
RUN  
DF/NDF VITC  
DF on  
SEL  
SOURCE MODE  
MODE  
VITC  
int prst  
rec  
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4 When the target time arrives, press the [F3]  
(TIMER SET) button.  
Resetting time data  
The time code generator starts operating from the  
specified time.  
Press the [F2] (TIMER RESET) button.  
The internal time code generator is reset according to  
the setting of the [F1] (TIMER SEL) button.  
Resetting CTL data  
The time data display becomes 00H00M00S00F and  
all edit points are erased.  
4-3-2 Setting the Time Code  
Reader (TC SEL)  
Press the [F5] (TC SEL) button to select the time code  
to be read by the time code reader during playback.  
VITC: Reads VITC.  
AUTO: Reads VITC when the playback speed is +/  
–1/2 times normal speed or less, and LTC when it  
is greater than +/–1/2 times normal speed.  
LTC: Reads LTC.  
Resetting TC or UBIT data  
The internal time code generator is reset and the time  
data display becomes 00H00M00S00F (TC) or 00 00  
00 00 (UBIT). Edit points are not affected.  
Notes  
• Time data read by the time code reader cannot be  
reset.  
• Time data cannot be reset when the internal time code  
generator is locked to external time codes or time  
codes read by the time code reader.  
Depending on the time code recorded on a tape, VITC  
or LTC appears on the display.  
Time codes that are read by the time code reader or  
played back are output from the TIME CODE OUT  
connector.  
Setting the user bit value  
1 Press the ALT button, then select off by pressing  
4-3-3 Setting the Time Code  
Generator (TCG SOURCE/MODE)  
the [F2] (ID PRESET) button.  
2 Press the ALT button again, then select UBIT by  
There are two ways to record time codes on the VTR.  
One way is to record the output of the VTR’s internal  
time code generator. The other is to directly record  
time codes that are input from an external time code  
generator.  
The output from the internal time code generator can  
either be set to a specified initial value, or  
synchronized with an external time code generator.  
pressing the [F1] (TIMER SEL) button.  
3 Enter the desired user bit value in hexadecimal  
notation using the numeric buttons.  
(Press the 0 to 5 buttons while holding down the  
SFT button to enter the letters A to F.)  
4 Press the [F3] (TIMER SET) button.  
Selecting the time code generator  
Recording the current time  
Press the [F6] (TCG SOURCE) button repeatedly to  
select the time code generator.  
int: Selects the time code generated by the internal  
time code generator.  
ext: Selects an external time code input to the TIME  
CODE IN connector, or synchronizes the internal  
time code generator to an external time code  
generator.  
1 Select df by pressing the [F9] (DF/NDF) button  
(DVW-A500/1 and 500/1 only).  
2 Select free by pressing the [F8] (RUN MODE)  
button.  
3 Enter the target time with the numeric buttons  
while verifying the data in the data entry window.  
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[F6] (TCG  
SOURCE) button MODE) button  
[F7] (TCG  
Settings  
Synchronizing the internal time code  
generator to an external time code  
ext  
ext  
prst  
Directly records an  
external time code.  
Make these settings to synchronize the internal time  
code generators of multiple VTRs, or to record the  
playback time code signal of an external VTR without  
waveform attenuation.  
regen  
Records the time code  
of the internal time  
code generator in  
synchronization with  
an external time code.  
int  
prst  
Records the time  
codes of the internal  
time code generator  
from a set value.  
1 To synchronize the internal time code generator  
to external LTC  
Connect the TIME CODE IN connector to an  
external time code generator or the time code  
output connector of an external VTR.  
To check the running of the internal time code  
generator  
Press the STOP button to stop the VTR, then press the  
REC button.  
To synchronize the internal time code generator  
to VITC of the input video signals  
Select the input video signals by pressing the [F1]  
(VIDEO IN) button in the PF1 menu.  
4-3-4 Selecting the Time Code  
Running Mode (RUN MODE)  
2 Set the following function buttons as shown below:  
[F6] (TCG SOURCE) button: To ext.  
[F7] (TCG MODE) button: To regen (regenerate).  
[F10] (VITC) button: To on when recording  
VITC.  
Press the [F8] (RUN MODE) button to select the time  
code running mode.  
free: The time code advances when the power is on  
regardless of the VTR’s operation mode.  
rec: The time code advances only during recording.  
[F5] (TC SEL) button: To LTC when  
synchronizing to LTC. Set to VITC when  
synchronizing to VITC.  
When the settings have been completed, the  
internal time code generator starts operating in  
synchronization with the external time code  
generator.  
4-3-5 Selecting the Drop Frame  
Mode (DF/NDF) (DVW-A500/1 and  
500/1 only)  
Press the [F9] (DF/NDF) button to select the running  
mode for the CTL counter and the time code generator.  
DF: Drop frame mode1) (DF is displayed.)  
The following table shows the conditions specified by  
the various settings of the [F6] (TCG SOURCE) and  
[F7] (TCG MODE) buttons.  
NDF: Non-drop frame mode2) (NDF is displayed.)  
Note  
When the [F7] (TCG MODE) button is set to regen,  
the drop frame mode is inoperative since the time code  
generator is synchronized to the playback time code.  
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1) Drop frame mode  
2) Non-drop frame mode  
In order to compensate for differences between time  
code values from the time code generator and the actual  
time, the drop frame mode causes the time code  
generator to omit the first two frames (frame 00 and 01)  
in each minute except the tenth.  
A mode of advancing the time code in such a way that  
the difference in frame values between real time and the  
time code is neglected. Using this mode produces a  
difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between  
real time and the time code.  
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4-3-6 Recording VITC (VITC)  
4-3-9 Superimposition of  
Character Information (CHARA  
SUPER/H-POS/V-POS)  
Press the [F10] (VITC) button to specify the recording  
of VITC.  
on: Records VITC generated by the internal time  
code generator.  
off: Does not record VITC. However, records VITC  
inserted in the video input signal.  
When you select on by pressing the ALT button and  
then the [F6] (CHARA SUPER) button, time data and  
operation mode are indicated as character data  
superimposed onto the signals output from the  
SERIAL V/A OUTPUT 4(SUPER) and VIDEO  
OUTPUT COMPOSITE 3(SUPER) connectors.  
For details on the VITC insertion line, refer to “4-3-10  
Setting the VITC Insertion Line (VITC POS-1/POS-2)” on  
page 4-26.  
Contents of superimposed data  
4-3-7 Selecting CTL Display  
Mode (TAPE TIMER)  
1 Types of time data  
Time data  
Press the ALT button, then the [F1] (TAPE TIMER)  
button to select a 12-hour or 24-hour clock for the  
CTL display.  
2 Drop frame mark of the time  
code reader (DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1 only)  
+/–12H: 12-hour clock  
3 Drop frame mark of the time  
code generator (DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1 only)  
24H: 24-hour clock  
4 Field mark of the  
VITC data  
4-3-8 ID Preset (ID PRESET)  
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The presetting of the ID code in non-volatile memory  
as user bits data allows you to recall and record it  
during later recording sessions.  
5 Control VTR  
6 Operation mode  
indication  
Press the ALT button, then the [F2] (ID PRESET)  
button to select the ID code recording mode.  
on: Records the preset ID code as user bits data.  
off: Records the user bits set through the control  
panel.  
Contents of superimposed data  
Note  
To preset ID code, reset 603. ID CODE PRESET in  
the VTR SETUP menu.  
The example above shows the factory-set contents of  
data.  
You can display different time data on the second line  
by changing the setting of 005. DISPLAY  
INFORMATION SELECT in the VTR SETUP menu.  
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1Types of time data  
6 Operation mode  
This display is divided into three blocks (A, B, and C),  
as shown in the following figure.  
Block A: Operation mode  
Indication  
CTL  
Time data  
CTL counter data  
Block B: Servo lock condition or tape speed  
Block C: Edit segment during automatic editing, or a  
p mark indicating tape speed memorization for  
recording/playback in DMC mode  
TCR  
Time data of the LTC reader  
User bits data of the LTC reader  
The time data of the VITC reader  
User bits data of the VITC reader  
Time data of the time code generator  
User bits data of the time code generator  
IN point or starting point of the DMC memory  
UBR  
TCR.  
UBR.  
TCG.  
UBG  
IN  
OUT  
OUT point or the ending point of the DMC  
memory  
AI  
AUDIO IN point  
A
B
C
AO  
DUR  
AUDIO OUT point  
Operation mode  
Duration between two points edit (IN, OUT,  
AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT) points  
Note  
When a time data or user bits reading error has  
occurred, an asterisk (“*”) is displayed where the error  
has occurred. For example, “T*R”, “U*R”, “T*R.”, or  
“U*R.”.  
2 Drop frame mark of the time code reader  
(DVW-A500/1 and 500/1 only)  
“•”: Drop frame mode (factory-setting)  
“:”: Non-drop frame mode  
3 Drop frame mark of the time code generator  
(DVW-A500/1 and 500/1 only)  
“•”: Drop frame mode (factory-setting)  
“:”: Non-drop frame mode  
4 Field mark of the VITC data  
“ ” (blank): Fields 1 and 3 are displayed.  
“*”: Fields 2 and 4 are displayed.  
5 Control VTR indication  
When editing using two VTRs, this indication tells you  
which VTR is being controlled by the control panel.  
This indication does not appear when two VTRs are  
not being used.  
R: The VTR control panel controls the recorder VTR  
(the RECORDER button on the control panel  
lights up).  
P: The VTR control panel controls the player VTR  
(the PLAYER button on the control panel lights  
up).  
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Operation mode display configuration  
Block B  
Indication  
Operation mode  
Block A  
TAPE UNTHREAD  
STANDBY OFF  
T.RELEASE  
STOP  
No cassette is loaded.  
Standby off mode  
Tension release mode  
Stop mode  
F.FWD  
Fast-forward mode  
Rewind mode  
REW  
PAUSE  
Pause mode  
PREROLL  
PLAY  
Preroll mode  
Playback mode (servo unlock)  
PLAY  
LOCK  
Playback mode (servo lock)  
PLAY  
Deviation (%) from normal  
playback speed  
Capstan override mode or program play mode  
REC  
Recording mode (servo unlock)  
Recording mode (servo lock)  
Edit mode (servo unlock)  
REC  
LOCK  
EDIT  
EDIT  
LOCK  
Edit mode (servo lock)  
JOG  
STILL  
Still-picture in jog mode  
JOG  
FWD  
Jog in normal direction (z indicator lights up.)  
Jog in reverse direction (Z indicator lights up.)  
Shuttle mode  
JOG  
REV  
SHUTTLE  
VAR  
(speed)  
(speed)  
(speeda))  
(speeda))  
(speeda))  
(speed)  
Variable mode  
DMC  
DMC playback mode  
D-PREV  
D-EDIT  
DMC-SPD  
PLY-SPD  
Preview mode during DMC editing  
DMC edit mode  
During initial speed setting in DMC mode  
Tape speed setting for program play  
Deviation (%) from normal  
playback speed  
PREVIEW  
AUTO EDIT  
REVIEW  
Preview mode  
Automatic edit mode  
Review mode  
a) Initial speed or memorized speed  
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Changing the superimposition position  
4-3-10 Setting the VITC Insertion  
Line (VITC POS-1/POS-2)  
DVW-A500/1 and 500/1 only  
The superimposition position can be moved up to 37  
increments (hexadecimal 00 to 24) in the horizontal  
direction and up to 106 increments (hexadecimal 00 to  
6A) in the vertical direction.  
VITC signals can be inserted at two positions between  
the 12th line and 20th line (DVW-A500/1 and 500/1)  
or between the 9th line and 22nd line (DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1).  
DVW-A500P/1 and 500P/1 only  
The superimposition position can be moved up to 35  
increments (hexadecimal 00 to 22) in the horizontal  
direction and up to 129 increments (hexadecimal 00 to  
81) in the vertical direction.  
1,3 2  
Setting the VITC insertion line (VITC POS-1/POS-2)  
1 Press the ALT button, then the [F9] (VITC POS-1)  
button.  
2
1,3  
A data entry window appears.  
2 Press the G or g button to change the value.  
Changing the superimposition position  
You can also use the +or – button.  
1 Press the ALT button and then the [F7] (CHARA  
H-POS) button to move the superimposition  
position in the horizontal direction, or the [F8]  
(CHARA V-POS) button to move it in the vertical  
direction.  
3 Press the [F9] (VITC POS-1) button.  
The data setting is completed and the data entry  
window disappears.  
Switching to another menu also completes the data  
setting.  
A data entry window appears.  
To place VITC on another position, repeat the  
procedure above, pressing the [F10] (VITC POS-2)  
button in Steps 1 and 3 instead of the [F9] (VITC  
POS-1) button.  
2 Press the G or g button to change the value.  
You can also use the + or – button.  
3 Press the [F7] (CHARA H-POS) or [F8] (CHARA  
V-POS) button.  
The data setting is completed and the data entry  
window disappears.  
Switching to another menu also completes the data  
setting.  
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4-4 CUE Menu  
For details on storing cue point data, refer to “4-1-5 IC  
Memory Card Function” on page 4-6.  
The BKDW-515 allows you to register up to 100 cue  
points (0 to 99), and to manage cue points in groups of  
10 (per page).  
Cue point settings, deletions, and page settings are  
done through the CUE menu.  
To activate the CUE menu  
Press the CUE button.  
Data entry window  
CUE  
PREV  
PÅGE  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
[I ÅM CUE  
TITLE  
]
Title  
NEXT  
PÅGE  
PÅGE: 0  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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Page number indication  
Cue point indication  
CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
P-ROLL  
CUE menu display  
CUE menu  
Button  
[F1]  
Indication  
Function  
Settings  
PREV PAGE  
NEXT PAGE  
CUE P-ROLL  
PAGE SET  
Shows the previous page.  
Shows the next page.  
[F2]  
[F5]  
Specifies the preroll time to a cue point.  
Specifies the page number.  
Specifies the cue number.  
Selects PAGE mode.  
0 to 30 s  
[F8]  
[F9]  
CUENUM SET  
PAGE MODE  
EXTEND MODE  
ALT/[F8]  
ALT/[F9]  
Selects EXTEND mode.  
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4-4 CUE Menu  
4-4-1 Selecting a Multi-Cue Mode  
4-4-2 Registering Cue Points  
The BKDW-515 has the following two multi-cue  
modes.  
There are two ways to register cue points: (1) by direct  
registration of the tape address where the ENTRY  
button is pressed, and (2) by the entry of cue point data  
with the numeric buttons.  
PAGE mode  
Press the ALT button, then the [F8] (PAGE MODE)  
button.  
Registering cue points by pressing the  
ENTRY button  
In PAGE mode, cue point data can be accessed by  
page number, thus speeding up cue point registration  
and cuing operations.  
2
Display  
Cue points are displayed in groups of 10, number 0 to  
9, 10 to 19, etc. Each display is a page.  
Selecting a page  
There are the three following ways to select a page:  
• Press the [F1] (PREV PAGE) button.  
The previous page is shown.  
• Press the [F2] (NEXT PAGE) button.  
The next page is shown.  
1
5 3  
4
Registering cue points by pressing the ENTRY button  
• Enter the desired page number with the numeric  
button, then press the [F8] (PAGE SET) button.  
If you enter 1, for example, page one appears,  
containing cue point numbers 10 to 19.  
1 Press the ALT button, then the [F8] (PAGE  
MODE) button or the [F9] (EXTEND MODE)  
button.  
2 If you selected PAGE mode, press the ALT button,  
then the [F1] (PREV PAGE) button or [F2] (NEXT  
PAGE) button (or use the numeric buttons to enter  
the page number in the data entry window, then  
press the ALT button again, then the [F8] (PAGE  
SET) button).  
EXTEND mode  
Press the ALT button, then the [F9] (EXTEND  
MODE) button.  
In EXTEND mode, you can do operations that cannot  
be done in page units, such as the consecutive  
registration of more than 10 cue points.  
3 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the cue number to be registered.  
Display  
CUE  
The screen displays a list of 100 consecutive cue  
points which can be scrolled. Press the G or g button  
to scroll the list. Page columns are not displayed.  
PREV  
PÅGE  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
[I ÅM CUE  
TITLE  
]
NEXT  
PÅGE  
PÅGE: 0  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
To quickly scroll a list  
Press the G or g button while holding down the SFT  
button.  
CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
P-ROLL  
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To select the cue number directly by  
numeric buttons  
Enter the cue number in the data entry window  
with the numeric buttons, then press the [F9]  
(CUENUM SET) button.  
Registering cue points by the numeric  
buttons  
2
4
4 Press the JOG or VAR button, then rotate the  
search dial to find the position where you want to  
register the cue point.  
5 Press the ENTRY button at the selected position.  
The current tape address of the position where the  
button is pressed is registered as a cue point.  
Press the ENTRY button repeatedly to register the  
cue point repeatedly. The cue number will  
automatically increment by one each time.  
1
5 3  
Registering cue points by the numeric buttons  
1 Press the ALT button, then the [F8] (PAGE  
MODE) button or the [F9] (EXTEND MODE)  
button.  
CUE  
PREV  
PÅGE  
TCR 01:00:30:00  
[I ÅM CUE  
TITLE  
]
NEXT  
PÅGE  
PÅGE: 0  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2 If you selected PAGE mode, press the ALT button,  
then the [F1] (PREV PAGE) button or [F2] (NEXT  
PAGE) button (or use the numeric buttons to enter  
the page number in the data entry window, then  
press the [F8] (PAGE SET) button).  
CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
P-ROLL  
3 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the cue number to be registered.  
Note  
In PAGE mode, each time you press the ENTRY  
button to register a cue point more than once, the cue  
number automatically increments on the page. For  
example, after registering cue point No. 19 on page 1,  
the next cue point is registered to cue point No.10. In  
EXTEND mode, if you press the ENTRY button after  
registering, for example, cue point No.99, the next cue  
point is registered to cue point No.99 again.  
CUE  
PREV  
PÅGE  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
[I ÅM CUE  
TITLE  
]
NEXT  
PÅGE  
PÅGE: 0  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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00:00:00:00  
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00:00:00:00  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
P-ROLL  
To select the cue number directly by the  
numeric buttons  
Enter the cue number in the data entry window  
with the numeric buttons, then press the [F9]  
(CUENUM SET) button.  
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4-4 CUE Menu  
4 Enter the cue point data in the data entry window  
with the numeric buttons, then press the SET  
button.  
4-4-3 Erasing Cue Point Data  
To erase any cue point data, blank out the data entry  
window, then do the cue point registration procedure.  
For example, to enter 01:30:00:00, press 1, 3, 0, 0,  
0, 0, 0. (The leading 0 is not required. When the  
entered value is less than eight digits, the leading  
digit(s) is (are) set to 0 when you press the SET  
button.)  
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4
CUE  
01 00 30 00  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
[I ÅM CUE TITLE  
PREV  
PÅGE  
SET  
Entered data  
]
NEXT  
PÅGE  
PÅGE: 0  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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00:00:00:00  
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Erasing cue point data  
CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
P-ROLL  
1 Press the ALT button, then the [F8] (PAGE  
MODE) button or the [F9] (EXTEND MODE)  
button.  
To modify current cue point data  
Press the + or – button, enter the value to be added  
or subtracted, then press the SET button. The  
computation is performed and the results appear in  
the data entry window.  
2 If you selected PAGE mode, press the ALT button,  
then the [F1] (PREV PAGE) button or [F2] (NEXT  
PAGE) button (or use the numeric buttons to enter  
the page number in the data entry window, then  
press the [F8] (PAGE SET) button).  
5 Press the ENTRY button to set the entered data.  
The data are registered in the cue point data  
indication.  
3 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the cue number to be erased.  
CUE  
CUE  
PREV  
PÅGE  
PREV  
PÅGE  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
[I ÅM CUE TITLE  
]
[I ÅM CUE  
TITLE  
]
NEXT  
PÅGE  
NEXT  
PÅGE  
PÅGE: 0  
PÅGE: 0  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
00:00:00:00  
01:00:30:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
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CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
P-ROLL  
P-ROLL  
To select the cue number directly by  
the numeric buttons  
Enter the cue number in the data entry window  
with the numeric buttons, then press the [F9]  
(CUENUM SET) button.  
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4 Press the CLR button then the SET button.  
4-4-4 Prerolling to a Cue Point  
“SET” appears in a blank data entry window.  
Set the [F5] (CUE P-ROLL) button to specify the  
preroll time to a cue point.  
You can set a preroll time of 0 to 30 seconds in 1-  
second units.  
CUE  
PREV  
PÅGE  
Data entry  
window  
SET  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
[I ÅM CUE TITLE  
]
NEXT  
PÅGE  
PÅGE: 0  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
00:00:00:00  
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CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
P-ROLL  
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Data for the specified cue number are erased and  
the data column becomes blank.  
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Prerolling to a cue point  
1 Press the ALT button, then the [F8] (PAGE  
MODE) button or the [F9] (EXTEND MODE)  
button.  
CUE  
PÅGE CUENUM  
SET SET  
P-ROLL  
2 If you selected PAGE mode, press the ALT button,  
then the [F1] (PREV PAGE) button or [F2] (NEXT  
PAGE) button (or use the numeric buttons to enter  
the page number in the data entry window, then  
press the [F8] (PAGE SET) button).  
To erase all cue point data  
Press the CLR button while holding down the SFT  
button. A message asking you to confirm the  
operation appears in the display. In EXTEND  
mode, press the CLR button while holding down  
the SFT button again to erase all data for cue  
points No. 0 to No. 99. In PAGE mode, press the  
CLR button while holding down the SFT button  
again to erase data for the cue points on the current  
page.  
3 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the cue number.  
To select the cue number directly by the  
numeric buttons  
Enter the cue number in the data entry window  
with the numeric buttons, then press the [F9]  
(CUENUM SET) button.  
4 Press the PREROLL button.  
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4-4 CUE Menu  
4-4-5 Changing a Cue Point Into  
an Edit Point  
4-4-6 Backspace Editing  
You can perform backspace editing with the CUE  
menu. In backspace editing, assemble editing is  
performed from the recording end point. Since the  
data specifying recording end point are cleared when  
you eject the tape, after inserting a tape, you must  
record for at least one minute or so on the tape before  
you can do backspace editing. After recording, the  
present end of the recorded position becomes the  
recording end point. When you press the AUTO  
EDIT button afterwards, the VTR automatically  
prerolls a few seconds before the recording end point  
and starts assemble editing. If no data for the  
recording end point exist, backspace editing is not  
performed.  
Follow the procedure below to change any cue point  
into an edit point.  
To change an edit point into an IN point  
Press the SET button while hoding down the IN  
button.  
To change an edit point into an OUT point  
Press the SET button while holding down the OUT  
button.  
To change an edit point into an AUDIO IN  
point  
Press the SET button while holding down the AUDIO  
IN button.  
To change an edit point into an AUDIO OUT  
point  
Press the SET button while holding down the AUDIO  
OUT button.  
AUDIO IN button AUDIO OUT button  
IN button  
SET button  
OUT button  
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4-5 PF1 Menu (Factory Settings)  
For details on registration methods, refer to “4-1-3  
The PF (Personal Function) 1 menu is used to register  
frequently used menu items.  
Registering Items to the PF1/2 Menus” on page 4-3, and on  
restoring factory-set menu items, refer to “4-1-4 VTR  
Memory Bank Function” on page 4-4.  
When shipped from the factory, the PF1 menu contains  
the adjustment menu for video signals. If you later use  
the PF1 menu to register items from other menus, you  
can restore the PF1 menu to its original factory settings  
by recalling SETUP BANK [F] from the VTR memory  
banks.  
To activate the PF1 menu screen  
Press the PF1 button.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL PF1  
VIDEO  
IN  
sif  
LOCK  
TCR  
PLÅY  
4FD F1  
OUT  
REF  
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ref  
ÅIN --:--:--:-- ÅOUT --:--:--:--  
PROC  
OUT --:--:--:--  
CONTRL  
rmt  
VIDEO  
GÅIN  
prst  
CHROMÅ SETUP  
Y/C  
CHROMÅ SYSTEM SYSTEM  
GÅIN  
LEVEL DELÅY PHÅSE  
SYNC  
SC  
prst  
prst prst prst  
prst  
prst  
PF1 menu display  
PF1 menu (factory settings)  
Button  
[F1]  
Indication  
VIDEO IN  
Function  
Settings  
Selects the input video signal.  
sif, cmpst, y-r/b  
ref, input  
[F2]  
OUT REF  
Selects the reference signal for output.  
Switches the control of the digital video processor.  
Adjusts the output level of the video output signal.  
Adjusts the chroma output level.  
[F3]  
PROC CONTRL  
VIDEO GAIN  
CHROMA GAIN  
menu, local, rmt  
prst, 0 to B50H  
prst, 0 to B50H  
prst, 0 to 220H  
[F4]  
[F5]  
[F6]  
SETUP LEVEL (DVW-  
A500/1 and 500/1 only)  
Adjusts the setup level.  
prst, 0 to 220H  
BLACK LEVEL (DVW-  
Adjusts the black level.  
A500P/1 and 500P/1 only)  
[F7]  
Y/C DELAY(DVW-A500/1 Adjusts the Y/C delay during analog Betacam playback. prst, 0 to FFFH  
series only)  
[F8]  
[F9]  
[F10]  
CHROMA PHASE  
SYSTEM SYNC  
SYSTEM SC  
Adjusts the chroma phase.  
prst, 0 to FFH  
prst, 0 to FFH  
prst, 0 to 3FFH  
Adjusts the system sync phase.  
Adjusts the system sub-carrier phase.  
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4-5 PF1 Menu (Factory Settings)  
Note  
4-5-1 Selecting the Input Video  
Signal (VIDEO IN)  
Changing the PROC CONTRL setting during playback  
may cause a momentary interruption in the sound  
output.  
Press the [F1] (VIDEO IN) button repeatedly to select  
the video signal to input.  
sif: Serial digital video signal input to the SERIAL V/  
A INPUT connector  
cmpst: Analog composite video signal input to the  
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT connector  
y-r/b: Analog component video signal input to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT connectors  
4-5-4 Adjusting the Output Video  
Signal (VIDEO GAIN to SYSTEM  
SC)  
Adjusting the output video signal  
4-5-2 Selecting the Reference  
Signal (OUT REF)  
Follow the procedure below to adjust the output video  
signal.  
Press the [F2] (OUT REF) button to select the signal to  
be used as the reference signal for VTR operations.  
ref: The signal input to the REF.VIDEO INPUT  
connector is used as the reference signal for  
playback and audio recording. Digital audio and  
video input signals must synchronize with this  
reference signal during recording.  
input: The video input signal is used as the reference  
signal for VTR operations. The [F1] (VIDEO IN)  
button switches the video input signal.  
1,3  
2
Adjusting the output video signal  
4-5-3 Switching the Control of  
the Digital Video Processor  
(PROC CONTRL)  
1 Press the function button ([F4] to [F10]) whose  
setting you wish to set.  
The setting display section lights up.  
2 Change the numerical value by pressing the G or  
g button (or + or – button).  
Press the [F3] (PROC CONTRL) button to select the  
method for operating the internal digital video  
processor.  
menu: Select this setting when adjusting the settings  
of the internal digital video processor through the  
PF1 menu or items 715 to 721 of the VTR SETUP  
menu.  
local: Select this setting when controlling the  
internal digital processor from the control panel of  
the VTR.  
rmt: Select this setting when using the optional  
BVR-50 Remote Controller to remotely control  
the internal digital video processor.  
To change the value quickly, press the buttons  
while holding down the SFT button.  
To set the preset value  
Press the center cursor button.  
PRST appears over the respective function button.  
3 Press the function button after adjusting the  
numerical value.  
For details on items 715 to 721 of the VTR SETUP menu,  
refer to Menu List on page A-28.  
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Adjusting the output level  
Adjusting the Y/C delay during analog  
Betacam playback (DVW-A500/1 series  
only)  
Make this adjustment with the [F4] (VIDEO GAIN)  
button.  
prst: Selects the standard setting.  
Numerical value: 0 to B50H  
Adjustable range: –3 to +3 (dB)  
Make this adjustment with the [F7] (Y/C DELAY)  
button.  
prst: Selects the standard setting.  
Numerical value: 0 to FFFH  
Adjustable range: –100 to +100 (ns)  
The range of the numerical value may be adjusted  
through 714. VIDEO ADJUST RANGE of the VTR  
SETUP menu. The range is ±3 dB when controlling  
the VTR from a device (such as a BVR-50) connected  
to the VIDEO CONTROL connector in the connector  
panel.  
Adjusting the chroma phase  
Set the hue (the relative phase between burst and  
chroma) with the [F8] (CHROMA PHASE) button.  
prst: Selects the standard setting.  
Adjusting the chroma output level  
Numerical value: 0 to FFH  
Adjustable range: –30 to +30 ( ˚ )  
Make this adjustment with the [F5] (CHROMA GAIN)  
button.  
prst: Selects the standard setting.  
Numerical value: 0 to B50H  
Adjustable range: –3 to +3 (dB)  
Adjusting the system synchronization  
phase  
Make this adjustment to match the output phase of the  
VTR precisely to that of the reference signal, or to  
create special effects as fading, wrapping, and  
dissolving through connection with a switcher, and in  
conjunction with other VTRs.  
The range of the numerical value may be adjusted  
through 716. CHROMA GAIN of the VTR SETUP  
menu. The range is ±3 dB when controlling the VTR  
from a device (such as a BVR-50) connected to the  
VIDEO CONTROL connector in the connector panel.  
The [F9] (SYSTEM SYNC) button sets the sync phase  
of the output signal relative to the reference signal  
input to the VTR.  
Adjusting the setup level/black level  
prst: Selects the standard setting.  
Numerical value: 0 to FFH  
Adjustable range: –15 to +15 (µs)  
DVW-A500/1 and 500/1 only  
Adjust the setup level with the [F6] (SETUP LEVEL)  
button.  
prst: Selects the standard setting.  
Numerical value: 0 to 220H  
Adjustable range: –30 to +30 (IRE)  
Adjusting the system sub-carrier phase  
Make this adjustment to precisely match the output  
phase of the VTR relative to the phase of the reference  
signal with the level of the sub-carrier phase during  
editing using composite signals. This adjustment  
keeps the SCH (Sub-Carrier Sync) phase of the output  
constant.  
DVW-A500P/1 and 500P/1 only  
Adjust the black level with the [F6] (BLACK LEVEL)  
button.  
prst: Selects the standard setting.  
Numerical value: 0 to 220H  
Adjustable range: –210 to +210 (mV)  
The [F10] (SYSTEM SC) button sets the sync and sub-  
carrier phases of the output signal relative to the  
reference signal input to the VTR.  
prst: Selects the standard setting.  
Numerical value: 0 to 3FFH  
Adjustable range: –200 to +200 (ns)  
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4-6PF2Menu(Factory Settings)  
For details on registration methods, refer to “4-1-3  
The PF2 menu is used to register frequently used menu  
items.  
Registering Items to the PF1/2 Menus” on page 4-3, and on  
restoring factory-set menu items, refer to “4-1-4 VTR  
Memory Bank Function” on page 4-4.  
When shipped from the factory, the PF2 menu contains  
the adjustment menu for audio signals. If you later use  
the PF2 menu to register items from other menus, you  
can restore the PF2 menu to its original factory settings  
by recalling SETUP BANK [F] from the VTR memory  
banks.  
To activate the PF2 menu screen  
Press the PF2 button.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL PF2  
Å-IN  
CH1  
sif  
LOCK  
TCR  
PLÅY  
4FD F1  
Å-IN  
CH2  
00Ó00µ00ß00ƒ  
sif  
ÅIN --:--:--:-- ÅOUT --:--:--:--  
IN --:--:--:-- OUT --:--:--:--  
Å-IN  
CH3  
sif  
Å-IN  
CH4  
sif  
DOLBY EMPHÅ-  
MON-L MON-R  
SEL SEL  
NR  
SIS  
on  
off  
1____ 1____  
PF2 menu display  
PF2 menu (factory settings)  
Indication  
Button  
[F1]  
Function  
Settings  
A-IN CH1  
A-IN CH2  
A-IN CH3  
A-IN CH4  
Selects the audio input signal for audio channel 1.  
Selects the audio input signal for audio channel 2.  
Selects the audio input signal for audio channel 3.  
Selects the audio input signal for audio channel 4.  
sif, aes/ebu, analg  
sif, aes/ebu, analg  
sif, aes/ebu, analg  
sif, aes/ebu, analg  
[F2]  
[F3]  
[F4]  
[F5]  
Sets the Dolby NR1).  
on, off  
DOLBY NR (DVW-  
A500/1 series only)  
[F6]  
EMPHASIS  
MON-L SEL  
MON-R SEL  
[F7]  
[F9]  
[F10]  
Sets the emphasis.  
off, on  
Selects the monitor output signal for channel L.  
Selects the monitor output signal for channel R.  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5  
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1) Dolby NR (Noise Reduction)  
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY”  
and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
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4-6-1 Selecting the Audio Input  
Signal (A-IN ALL to A-IN CH4)  
4-6-4 Selecting the Monitor  
Output Signal (MON-L SEL/MON-  
R SEL)  
Function buttons [F1] (A-IN CH1) to [F4] (A-IN CH4)  
select the audio input signal for the various channels.  
sif: Selects the audio signal input through the  
SERIAL V/A INPUT connector.  
aes/ebu: Selects the audio signal input through the  
AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU) connectors.  
The [F9] (MON-L SEL) and [F10] (MON-R SEL)  
buttons allow you to specify the audio channel to be  
output from the left and right MONITOR OUTPUT  
connectors, respectively.  
1: Audio channel 1  
analg: Selects the audio signal input through the  
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT connectors.  
2: Audio channel 2  
3: Audio channel 3  
4: Audio channel 4  
5: Analog cue channel  
4-6-2 Setting the Dolby NR  
System (DOLBY NR) (DVW-A500/  
1 Series Only)  
When multiple channels are selected for a single  
connector, all of the numbers are displayed.  
Select the output signal to be monitored as follows:  
The Dolby NR (noise reduction) C system, which is  
used for cue audio tracks, can be turned on or off only  
when using an oxide tape. The system automatically  
turns on when using a metal tape. Press the [F6]  
(DOLBY NR) button to change the DOLBY NR  
setting.  
on: Select this setting to play an analog Betacam  
oxide tape with the Dolby NR system.  
off: Select this setting to play an analog Betacam  
oxide tape without the Dolby NR system.  
1 Press the [F9] (MON-L SEL) or [F10] (MON-R  
SEL) button. The setting display section lights up.  
2 Press numeric buttons 1 to 4 to select audio  
channels 1 to 4, or numeric button 5 for the analog  
cue channel.  
Example: Pressing numeric buttons 1 and 2 selects  
audio channels 1 and 2, leaving audio channels 3  
and 4, and the analog cue channel off.  
“12...” appears in the display.  
3 To set the entered audio channels, press the  
respective function button ([F9] or [F10]).  
4-6-3 Setting Emphasis  
(EMPHASIS)  
To emphasize to a digital audio signal that has been  
converted from an analog audio input signal, set the  
[F7] (EMPHASIS) button to on.  
This setting also allows you to emphasize while  
digitizing a playback audio signal from a conventional  
Betacam cassette.  
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4-7SETUPMenu  
In the SET UP menu, you can store and recall menu  
settings to and from the VTR memory banks and IC  
memory card, register items to the PF menu, and set  
items in the VTR SETUP menu and PANEL SETUP  
menu.  
To activate the SET UP menu  
Press the SET UP button.  
To change the SET UP menu page  
Press the ALT button.  
For details on storing and recalling data to or from the VTR  
memory banks or IC memory card, and registering items to  
the PF menus, refer to “4-1 Registering and Storing Menu  
Settings” on page 4-1.  
$” indicates that more than  
one menu page exists.  
CH.COND ÅNÅLOG SETUP  
VTR  
BÅNK  
current setup name  
TCR 00:00:04:10  
SETUP MENU  
VTR BÅNK: Copy data between  
MEMORY  
CÅRD  
[F1]  
current setup and 8 banks.  
[F2]MEMORY CÅRD: Copy data  
between VTR and memory card.  
[F4]PF1&2 ÅSSIGN: Åssign PF1/PF2  
menu function keys.  
PÅNEL SETUP: Panel setting  
VTR SETUP: VTR current setup  
[F5]  
[F6]  
PF1&2  
ÅSSIGN  
PÅNEL  
VTR  
REMOTE REMOTE  
SETUP SETUP  
9-PIN 50-PIN  
off off  
SET UP menu display  
SET UP menu  
Function  
Button  
Indication  
Settings  
[F1]  
[F2]  
[F4]  
VTR BANK  
Refer to “4-1-4 VTR Memory Bank Function” on page 4-4.  
Refer to “4-1-5 IC Memory Card Function” on page 4-6.  
MEMORY CARD  
PF1&2 ASSIGN Refer to “4-1-3 Registering Items to the PF1/2 Menus” on page 4-3.  
[F5]  
[F6]  
[F8]  
PANEL SETUP  
VTR SETUP  
Refer to “4-7-2 PANEL SETUP Menu” on page 4-42.  
Refer to “4-7-1 VTR SETUP Menu” on page 4-40.  
REMOTE 9-PIN Selects remote operation through a device connected to the REMOTE1-  
IN(9P)/OUT(9P) connectors.  
on, off  
on, off  
[F9]  
REMOTE 50-PIN Selects remote operation using a device (optional BKDW-509)  
connected to the REMOTE PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector.  
ALT/[F9]  
AUDIO SG  
VIDEO SG  
Sets the audio test signal.  
Sets the video test signal.  
on, off  
on, off  
ALT/[F10]  
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Selecting remote operation mode  
When operating the VTR with an external device, set  
the [F8] (REMOTE 9-PIN) button or [F9] (REMOTE  
50-PIN) button to on.  
When the [F8] (REMOTE 9-PIN) button is set to  
on  
You can operate the VTR with a device connected to  
the REMOTE1-IN(9P)/OUT(9P) connectors.  
When the [F9] (REMOTE 50-PIN) button is set  
to on  
You can operate the VTR with a device (optional  
BKDW-509) connected to the REMOTE PARALLEL  
I/O(50P) connector.  
Note  
When operating the VTR through an external device,  
all of the tape operation and editing buttons are  
disabled, with the exception of the STOP and EJECT  
buttons. You may also set the VTR so that all buttons  
are enabled or disabled. Perform this setting through  
006. LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE of the VTR  
SETUP menu. You cannot, however, disable the menu  
and remote operation mode selection buttons.  
Setting the test signal  
To turn on the internal test signal generator, press the  
ALT button, then set the [F9] (AUDIO SG) button to  
on, or press the ALT button, then set the [F10]  
(VIDEO SG) button to on.  
Select the audio test signal through 808. INTERNAL  
AUDIO SIGNAL GENERATOR and the video test  
signal through 710. INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL  
GENERATOR in the VTR SETUP menu.  
Note  
Setting the test signal to OFF in item 710 or 808 in the  
VTR SETUP menu turns off the [F9] (AUDIO SG)  
button or [F10] (VIDEO SG) button, respectively.  
To turn on the test signal generator, select the test  
signal on respective item again, turning on the [F9]  
(AUDIO SG) button or [F10] (VIDEO SG) button.  
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4-7 SET UP Menu  
4-7-1 VTR SETUP Menu  
All menu items required for setting up the VTR  
operating conditions are displayed in the scrollable  
VTR SETUP menu.  
To activate the VTR SETUP menu  
Press the SET UP button, then press the [F6] (VTR  
SETUP) button.  
Items which are frequently used can be registered in  
the PF1/2 menus. Those items that can be registered in  
a PF menu are displayed in the scrollable PF1&2  
ASSIGN menu.  
For details on the VTR SETUP menu items, refer to “Menu  
List” on page A-7.  
For details on registering items to the PF1/2 menus, refer to  
“4-1-3 Registering Items to the PF1/2 Menus” on page 4-3.  
VTR SETUP  
PREV  
CÅTEG  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
CURRENT SETUP MENU  
603:ID CODE SET - Djs  
605:TCG REGEN - TC&UB  
606:TC OUT SIG. - Tape  
607:BINÅRY GP - 000  
608:PHÅSE CORR. - off  
609:TCG CF FLÅG - off  
NEXT  
CÅTEG  
610:REGEN MODE  
611:TC RGN SRC  
701:EE DELÅY  
- as&in  
- LTC  
- as&in  
MULTI  
LOOP  
703:BLÅNK LINE  
704:DEC MODE  
OFF  
CHÅNGE  
DÅTÅ  
SÅVE/  
EXIT  
VTR SETUP menu display  
VTR SETUP menu  
Button  
[F1]  
Indication  
Function  
PREV CATEG  
NEXT CATEG  
MULTI LOOP  
CHANGE DATA  
Move to the beginning of the previous category.  
Move to the beginning of the next category.  
Multi-loop  
[F2]  
[F4]  
[F7]  
Changes the setting.  
[F9]  
[F10]  
SAVE/EXIT  
Sets the value and exits the VTR SETUP menu.  
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Scrolling items in the VTR SETUP menu  
2 Press the [F7] (CHANGE DATA) button.  
The window for changing settings appears.  
Press the G and g to scroll the items in the VTR  
SETUP menu.  
To search the menu by category  
Items in the VTR SETUP menu are divided into  
CURRENT SETUP ITEM-610  
REGEN ÅUTO MODE  
assem & insert  
Menu  
Category  
number  
Hs  
Items related to the hours meter  
Items related to VTR operations  
Items related to operation panels  
Items related to remote interface  
Items related to editing  
CHÅNGE  
DÅTÅ  
SÅVE/  
EXIT  
000s  
100s  
200s  
300s  
400s  
500s  
600s  
700s  
800s  
900s  
Ks  
3 Press the [F7] (CHANGE DATA) button  
repeatedly to select the new setting.  
Items related to prerolling  
Items related to recording protection  
Items related to the time code generator  
Items related to the video control  
Items related to the audio control  
Items related to digital process  
When sub-items appear, change the setting as  
required with the G or g button, then press the  
[F7] (CHANGE DATA) button repeatedly.  
4 Press the [F10] (SAVE/EXIT) button.  
The new value is set and the window for changing  
settings disappears.  
Items set by switches on models DVW-A500,  
A500P, 500, and 500P  
categories according to type of settings they perform.  
Pressing the [F1] (PREV CATEG) button selects the  
first item of the previous category.  
Pressing the [F2] (NEXT CATEG) button selects the  
first item of the next category.  
5 Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to change more settings.  
6 Press the [F10] (SAVE/EXIT) button again.  
The new settings are saved and the SETUP menu  
display appears again.  
Changing settings  
To activate the multi-loop function  
Press the [F4] (MULTI LOOP) button repeatedly to  
select the setting.  
Note  
The [F4] (MULTI LOOP) button is operative only  
when the cursor is positioned on a 700s item (related  
to the video control) in the VTR SETUP menu.  
The muti-loop function is automatically cancelled  
when the control panel exits the VTR SETUP menu.  
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Changing settings  
1 Press the G or g button to move the cursor (z) to  
the item to be changed.  
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4-7 SET UP Menu  
4-7-2 PANEL SETUP Menu  
The PANEL SETUP menu is used to set the operation  
conditions of the upper and lower control panels.  
To activate the PANEL SETUP menu  
Press the SET UP button, then press the [F5] (PANEL  
SETUP) button.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL PÅNEL SETUP  
KEYINH  
off  
current setup name  
TCR 00:00:04:08  
PÅNEL SETUP MENU  
KEY  
ÅLÅRM SCREEN  
EXIT  
BEEP  
BEEP  
SÅVER  
off  
high  
10min  
PANEL SETUP menu display  
PANEL SETUP menu  
Button  
[F1]  
Indication  
KEYINH  
Function  
Settings  
Disables all button operations.  
Sets the keyboard sound.  
Sets the alarm.  
on, off  
[F6]  
KEY BEEP  
ALARM BEEP  
SCREEN SAVER  
EXIT  
high, low, off  
high, low, off  
3min, 10min, 60min, off  
[F7]  
[F8]  
Sets the screen-saver.  
Exits the PANEL SETUP menu.  
[F10]  
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Disabling the upper and lower control  
panel buttons  
Set the [F1] (KEYINH) button to on.  
You can select buttons to be disabled through 118.  
KEY INHIBIT SWITCH EFFECTIVE AREA in the  
VTR SETUP menu.  
Setting the keyboard sound  
Press the [F6] (KEY BEEP) button repeatedly.  
high: The keyboard sound is loud.  
low: The keyboard sound is weak.  
off: The keyboard sound is off.  
Setting the alarm  
Press the [F7] (ALARM BEEP) button repeatedly.  
high: The alarm sound is loud.  
low: The alarm sound is weak.  
off: The alarm sound is off.  
Setting the elapsed time until screen-  
saver activated time  
Press the [F8] (SCREEN SAVER) button repeatedly.  
3min: The screen-saver goes on 3 minutes after the  
last button operation.  
10min: The screen-saver goes on 10 minutes after  
the last button operation.  
60min: The screen-saver goes on 60 minutes after  
the last button operation.  
off: The screen-saver function is off.  
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5-1 Preparing for Recording  
5-1-1 Setting Switches and Menus  
For details, refer to the pages indicated in the parentheses.  
Before recording, set the switches and menus as shown  
in the diagram below.  
AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons:  
Audio channels to be recorded (page 5-2)  
VIDEO INPUT SELECT buttons: Input  
signals to be recorded  
REC level controls: Reference level or  
appropriate recording level (page 5-3)  
REMOTE buttons: None of these  
buttons light up.  
POWER switch: ON  
Menu settings  
[F2] (CONFI) button in the HOME menu: off for normal use.  
ALT/[F1] (REC INH) buttons in the HOME menu: off  
ALT/[F2] (PB/EE) buttons in the HOME menu: PB/EE  
[F1] (TIMER SEL) button in the TC menu: Select the time data to be displayed.  
[F6] (TCG SOURCE) button in the TC menu: int or ext (page 4-21)  
[F7] (TCG MODE) button in the TC menu: regen or prst (page 4-22)  
[F10] (VITC) button in the TC menu: on when recording VITC; off when not recording  
Setting switches and menus  
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5-1 Preparing for Recording  
5-1-2 Selecting Audio Signals  
For details, refer to “4-6 PF2 Menu (Factory Settings)” on  
page 4-36.  
This section describes how to select the audio signals  
for input and monitoring.  
Selecting audio signals to be monitored  
For details on switch and menu settings, refer to “5-1-1  
Setting Switches and Menus” on the previous page.  
Press the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT  
buttons on the upper control panel as follows to select  
the audio signals output to the PHONES jack and the  
MONITOR OUTPUT L and R connectors.  
Selecting the audio input signals  
Press the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT  
buttons on the upper control panel as follows to select  
the audio input signal and channels.  
2
1
1
Selecting audio signals to be monitored  
1 Press the MONITOR SELECT button so that it  
lights up.  
2
The AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT  
button(s) light(s) up to indicate the audio input  
signal type and the channel(s) being monitored.  
Selecting the audio input signals  
1 Press the INPUT SELECT button so that it lights  
up.  
2 Press the button(s) for the audio signal and the  
channel(s) to be output to the PHONES jack and  
the MONITOR OUTPUT L and/or R connector(s).  
The AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT  
button(s) light(s) up to indicate the audio input  
signal type and the currently selected audio  
channel.  
This specification can also be done by setting the  
[F9] (MON-L SEL) and [F10] (MON-R SEL)  
buttons in the PF2 menu.  
2 Select the signals to be input and the channels by  
pressing the following buttons:  
SIF CH-1 to CH-4 buttons: Select audio channels  
1 to 4 input through the SERIAL V/A INPUT  
connector.  
For details, refer to “4-6 PF2 Menu (Factory Settings)” on  
page 4-36.  
AES/EBU CH-1 to CH-4: Select audio channels  
1 to 4 input through the AUDIO INPUT (AES/  
EBU) connectors.  
ANALOG CH-1 to CH-4 and CUE buttons:  
Select audio channels 1 to 4 and cue channel  
input through the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT  
connectors.  
To adjust the audio output level of the  
PHONES jack  
Rotate the PHONES level control on the upper control  
panel.  
This specification can also be done by setting the  
[F1] (A-IN CH1) to [F4] (A-IN CH4) buttons in the  
PF2 menu.  
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To adjust the audio output level of the  
MONITOR OUTPUT connectors  
You can make an initial settings to allow the audio  
output level of the MONITOR OUTPUT connector to  
be adjusted with the PHONES level control on the  
upper control panel.  
Selecting the display range of the audio  
level meters  
You can switch the range of audio level meters display  
by pressing the DISPLAY FULL/FINE button on the  
upper control panel.  
For details, refer to “1-9. SWITCH SETTINGS ON THE  
CONNECTOR PANEL AND BOARDS” in the Installation  
and Maintenance Manual.  
FULL mode: The meter range is –60 to 0 dB or –40  
to +20 dB.  
FINE mode: The meter scale is enlarged, and the  
signal level is indicated in 0.25 dB steps, with the  
reference marker indicated by a lit LED in the  
middle of each meter.  
5-1-3 Adjusting the Audio  
Recording Level  
This specification can also be done by setting 806.  
LEVEL METER SCALE in the VTR SETUP menu.  
Adjusting the recording level  
Recording with the reference level  
If the REC level controls on the upper control panel  
are pushed in, audio signals are recorded at the  
reference level (0 dB reference level indicated in the  
audio level meters for +4 dBm input).  
DISPLAY FULL/FINE button  
Recording with the specific recording level  
Pull out the REC level controls for the appropriate  
channels and rotate them so that the audio level meters  
indicate approximately 0 dB for the average audio  
signal input level.  
Selecting the display range of the audio level meters  
REC level controls  
Adjusting the recording level  
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5-1 Preparing for Recording  
5-1-4 Monitoring Simultaneous  
Playback of Video and Audio  
Signals Being Recorded  
5-1-5 Recording Analog Audio  
Recording with emphasis  
You can emphasize analog audio signals that are  
recorded from the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT  
connectors. By emphasizing signals during recording,  
then de-emphasizing them during playback, high  
frequency noise can be suppressed without affecting  
the original signal.  
Monitoring signals being recorded  
To monitor audio and video signals currently being  
recorded, press the HOME button, then select on by  
pressing the [F2] (CONFI) button.  
You can also set the VTR to play back the section of  
tape before and after the edit portion with the CONFI  
heads during editing.  
To record with emphasis, select on by pressing the [F7]  
(EMPHASIS) button in the PF2 menu (factory  
setting).  
For details, refer to “4-2-2 Simultaneous Playback During  
Recording (CONFI)” on page 4-14.  
The signals recorded with emphasis are automatically  
de-emphasized during playback regardless of the  
setting of the [F7] (EMPHASIS) button.  
Monitoring previously recorded video and  
audio signals while recording  
To monitor previously recorded audio and video  
signals while recording (preread function), press the  
[F1] (PRE READ) button while holding down the SFT  
button in the HOME menu.  
For details, refer to “4-2-1 Setting the Preread Function  
(PRE READ)” on page 4-14.  
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5-2 Recording  
To record, follow the procedure below.  
1
3 2  
Recording  
1 Check that the REC INHIBIT indicator is off, then  
insert a cassette.  
For details on inserting a cassette, refer to “3-3-2  
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes” on page 3-7.  
2 Press the PLAY button while holding down the  
REC button.  
Recording starts and the SERVO indicator lights  
up to indicate that the servo is locked.  
3 Press the STOP button to stop recording.  
If the recording continues to the end of the  
tape  
The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and  
stops.  
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5-3 Preparing for Playback  
5-3-1 Setting Switches and Menus  
Before starting playback, set the switches and menus  
as shown in the diagram below.  
For details, refer to the pages indicated in the parentheses.  
POWER switch: ON  
AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons:  
Audio channels to be monitored (page 5-2)  
PB level controls:  
Playback level  
REMOTE buttons: None of  
these buttons light up.  
Menu settings  
ALT/[F2] (PB/EE) buttons in the HOME menu: PB  
[F1] (TIMER SEL) button in the TC menu: Select the time data to be displayed.  
[F6] (TCG SOURCE) button in the TC menu: int  
[F7] (TCG MODE) button in the TC menu: Select the time code to be output. (page 4-21)  
Setting switches and menus  
To adjust the audio playback level  
manually  
5-3-2 Adjusting the Audio  
Playback Level  
Pull and rotate the PB level control for the  
corresponding channel.  
If the PB level controls on the upper control panel are  
pushed in, audio signals are output at the factory-set  
level (+4 dBm output for signals recorded at the 0 dB  
reference level).  
For details on changing the factory-set reference output  
level, refer to “1-9. SWITCH SETTINGS ON THE  
CONNECTOR PANEL AND BOARDS” in the Installation  
Manual.  
PB level controls  
To adjust the audio playback level manually  
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5-4 Playback  
Using Dolby noise reduction (DVW-A500/1  
series only)  
There are five types of playback:  
• Normal-speed playback  
The VTR is equipped with the Dolby C noise  
reduction system for analog Betacam and Betacam SP  
playback.  
• Jog/Shuttle/Variable mode playback  
• Capstan override playback  
• DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) playback  
• Program playback  
To activate the Dolby C noise reduction system when  
playing back an oxide tape, set the [F6] (DOLBY NR)  
button in the PF2 menu (factory seting) to on.  
During playback of a metal tape, however, the Dolby  
C noise reduction system turns on no matter what this  
setting is.  
5-4-1 Normal-Speed Playback  
Follow the procedure below to play back at normal  
speed.  
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Normal-speed playback  
1 Insert a cassette.  
For details on inserting a cassette, refer to “3-3-2  
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes” on page 3-7.  
2 Press the PLAY button.  
Playback starts and the SERVO indicator lights up  
to indicate that the servo is locked.  
3 Press the STOP button to stop playback.  
If playback continues to the end of the tape  
The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and  
stops.  
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2 Rotate the search dial in the desired playback  
direction and to the desired angle.  
5-4-2 Variable Speed Playback in  
Jog/Shuttle/Variable Modes  
The tape is played back slowly, at a speed  
corresponding to the rotational speed of the search  
dial. A direction indicator (or ) lights up to  
indicate the direction of playback.  
In Jog/Shuttle/Variable modes, you can change the  
playback speed as follows:  
Jog mode: The playback speed corresponds to the  
rotational speed of the search dial, ranging from  
–1 to +1 or –3 to +3 times normal playback speed  
(selectable in VTR SETUP menu).  
3 Stop rotating the search dial to stop jog mode  
playback.  
The p indicator lights up.  
Shuttle mode: The playback speed corresponds to  
the angle of rotation of the search dial, ranging  
from –50 to +50 times normal speed when  
playing back a Digital Betacam tape, and –35 to  
+35 (DVW-A500/1 and 500/1 only) or –42 to +42  
(DVW-A500P/1 and 500P/1 only) times normal  
speed when playing back an analog Betacam tape.  
Variable mode: Playback speed is –1 times normal  
speed when the search dial is rotated fully  
counterclockwise, and +3 times normal speed  
when rotated clockwise.  
Note  
The VTR is factory set so that pressing the search dial  
switches the VTR between jog and shuttle modes,  
however, you can set the VTR so that this function is  
disabled.  
For details on switching the search dial functions, refer  
to“1-11. SEARCH DIAL MODE SWITCHING” in the  
Installation Manual.  
Shuttle mode playback  
Jog mode playback  
Follow the procedure below to play back in shuttle  
mode.  
Follow the procedure below to play back in jog mode.  
1
1
3
1,2,3  
1,2,3  
Jog mode playback  
Shuttle mode playback  
1 Press the search dial or the JOG button so that the  
JOG button lights up.  
1 Press the search dial or the SHUTTLE button so  
that the SHUTTLE button lights up.  
Pressing the dial toggles the VTR between jog  
mode and shuttle mode. Either the JOG or  
SHUTTLE button lights up to indicate the current  
mode.  
Pressing the dial toggles the VTR between jog  
mode and shuttle mode. Either the JOG or  
SHUTTLE button lights up to indicate the current  
mode.  
The p indicator lights up and the VTR enters still-  
picture mode.  
The p indicator lights up and the VTR enters still-  
picture mode.  
After turning on the VTR, you should always set  
the search dial to its center position. (The p  
indicator, however, lights up when the VTR is  
turned on, no matter what the position of the search  
dial is.)  
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2 Rotate the search dial in the desired playback  
direction and set the angle of rotation as required  
to obtain the desired playback speed.  
Variable mode playback  
Follow the procedure below to play back in variable  
mode.  
Shuttle mode  
1
+50 (+35 for DVW-A500/1  
–50 (–35 for DVW-A500/1  
and +42 for DVW-A500P/1  
during analog Betacan or  
Betacam SP playback)  
and –42 for DVW-A500P/1  
during analog Betacam or  
Betacam SP playback)  
3
2,3  
The tape is played back at a speed that corresponds  
to the angle of the search dial. A direction  
indicator (or ) lights up to indicate the  
direction of playback.  
The search dial clicks at the positions for still-  
picture and ±10 times normal-speed playback.  
Variable mode playback  
1 Press the VAR button so that it lights up.  
The p indicator lights up and the VTR enters still-  
picture mode.  
After turning on the VTR, you should always set  
the search dial to its center position. (The p  
indicator, however, lights up when the VTR is  
turned on, no matter what the position of the search  
dial is.)  
The setting of maximum speed of analog Betacam  
or Betacam SP playback in shuttle mode can be  
done in 102. MAXIMUM TAPE SPEED in the  
VTR SETUP menu.  
2 Rotate the search dial in the desired playback  
direction and set the angle of rotation as required  
to achieve the desired playback speed.  
3 Set the search dial to center position for still-  
picture, or press the STOP button to stop shuttle  
mode playback.  
To return to normal-speed playback  
Press the PLAY button.  
Variable mode  
To alternate between normal-speed playback  
and shuttle mode playback  
–1  
After you have set the search dial to the angle that  
corresponds to the desired playback speed, pressing  
the PLAY button or SHUTTLE button selects normal-  
speed playback or shuttle mode playback, respectively.  
To stop or start shuttle mode playback, press the STOP  
button or SHUTTLE button, respectively.  
+3  
The tape is played back at a speed that corresponds  
to the angle of the search dial. A direction  
indicator (or ) lights up to indicate the  
direction of playback.  
The search dial clicks at the positions for still-  
picture and normal-speed playback.  
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3 Set the search dial to center position for still-  
picture, or press the STOP button to stop variable  
mode playback.  
1 Use either method (A) or (B).  
(A)Rotate the search dial while holding down the  
PLAY button to adjust the playback speed.  
The adjustment range is ±15% (in steps of 1%)  
of the normal playback speed.  
To return to normal-speed playback  
Press the PLAY button  
(B)Press the + or – button while holding down the  
PLAY button to adjust the playback speed.  
While the buttons are pressed, the playback  
speed increases or decreases by 8%,  
respectively.  
During playback at increased or decreased speed,  
the SERVO indicator goes off since the servo is  
not locked (capstan override).  
To alternate between normal-speed playback  
and variable mode playback  
After you have set the search dial to the angle that  
corresponds to the desired playback speed, pressing  
the PLAY button or VAR button selects normal-speed  
playback or variable mode playback, respectively.  
To stop or start variable mode playback, press the  
STOP button or VAR button, respectively.  
The VTR is factory set to enter jog or shuttle mode  
during playback whenever you rotate the search dial.  
You can set the VTR through 101. SELECTION FOR  
SEARCH DIAL ENABLE in the VTR SETUP menu  
so that pressing the JOG, SHUTTLE, or VAR button  
and then rotating the search dial activates the  
respective mode.  
2 Release the PLAY button after you have finished  
adjusting the phase.  
The VTR returns to normal-speed playback and the  
SERVO indicator lights up.  
5-4-4 DMC Playback  
Overview of DMC playback  
5-4-3 Capstan Override Playback  
DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) playback allows you  
to vary the playback speed between –1 and +3 times  
normal speed for certain sections of the tape, then store  
the specified speed in memory for later playback.  
For example, during a live broadcast of a sporting  
event, you can set the start and end points of important  
scenes while recording, and immediately play back  
and broadcast those scenes using DMC playback.  
When playing back the same program on two VTRs,  
you can adjust the playback phases of the two VTRs so  
that they are synchronized.  
There are two ways to make this adjustment:  
(A) Using the search dial  
(B) Using the +/– buttons  
Note  
When using method (A), change the system setup so  
that jog/shuttle mode playback is inhibited even when  
rotaing the search dial. Doing so prevents the VTR  
from accidentally entering jog/shuttle mode during  
capstan override playback. Make this setting through  
101. SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL ENABLE in  
the VTR SETUP menu.  
Before performing DMC playback  
Set 111. PROGRAM PLAY in the VTR SETUP menu  
to disable.  
1(B)  
1,2  
Capstan override playback  
1(A)  
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5 Press the PREVIEW button.  
Storing playback speeds in memory  
The tape is prerolled and played back at normal  
speed from the preroll point to the speed variation  
start point. The moment the tape passes the speed  
variation start point, the MEMORY indicator in the  
display starts flashing and the tape is played back  
at the initial speed selected in Step 4.  
Follow the procedure below to store playback speeds  
in memory.  
1
5
3
The p indicator appears in the time data display  
window, indicating that tape speed memorization  
in DMC mode is active.  
6 Rotate the search dial to the position for the  
desired playback speed.  
The speed variation is stored in memory while the  
MEMORY indicator is flashing. The moment the  
tape passes the speed variation end point, the  
MEMORY indicator lights up continuously instead  
to indicate that memorization of the playback  
speed has completed.  
4
2 7  
6
Storing playback speeds in memory  
1 In HOME menu, press the ALT button, then set the  
[F7] (DMC) button to on.  
The p indicator then disappears.  
2 During playback or recording, press either of the  
following buttons together with the ENTRY button  
to set start and end points, respectively.  
7 Press the STOP button to stop the tape.  
If the MEMORY indicator lights up before the  
tape reaches the speed variation end point  
The VTR cannot store any further playback speed  
variations. The capacity of the playback speed  
memory is 120 seconds.  
• On-air start point: AUDIO IN button  
• Speed variation start point: IN button  
• Speed variation end point: OUT button  
• On-air end point: AUDIO OUT button  
3 Press the search dial or the SHUTTLE button to  
enter shuttle mode.  
To confirm and change the stored speed  
Press the PREVIEW button. The tape is played back  
from the speed variation start point to the speed  
variation end point at memorized speed. Rotate the  
search dial to change the speed as required.  
The SHUTTLE button lights up.  
4 Rotate the search dial while holding down the  
ALT/[F7] (DMC) button to select the initial  
playback speed.  
To set the initial speed to normal speed  
Press the PLAY button in Step 4.  
The selected speeds are shown in the time data  
display window in the menu display as follows:  
Notes on the p indicator and the MEMORY  
indicator  
Playback speed  
Display  
Normal-speed playback  
Still-picture playback  
DMC-SPD PLAY  
DMC-SPD STILL  
The p indicator shows that the tape speed  
memorization in DMC mode is taking place.  
The MEMORY indicator flashes during playback  
speed memorization, then lights continuously when  
memorization of the playback speed has completed.  
Forward playback at 0.03 DMC-SPD +0.03  
times normal speed  
Reverse playback at 0.1  
times normal speed  
DMC-SPD –0.1  
While the playback speed is being selected, the  
tape does not move. Once the selection has been  
made, release the [F7] (DMC) button.  
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To start playback immediately after prerolling  
Press the PREVIEW button.  
Performing DMC playback  
The PREVIEW button lights up. When the tape passes  
the speed variation start point, DMC playback starts  
and continues at the speed(s) stored in memory. When  
the tape passes the speed variation end point, normal-  
speed playback resumes.  
There are two methods of starting DMC playback.  
• Starting playback at the on-air cue from the on-air  
start point  
• Starting playback immediately after prerolling  
Notes  
To stop the tape during DMC playback  
Press the STOP button.  
• To avoid operation errors, we recommend that you  
use the VTR alone when performing DMC playback.  
• If two VTRs are connected for editing, you can still  
perform DMC playback, but only on the recorder  
VTR, and only when both the RECORDER and  
PLAYER buttons are off.  
To exit DMC playback mode  
Press the ALT/[F7] (DMC) button while holding down  
the CLR button in HOME menu.  
During DMC playback, the tape runs as shown in the  
diagram below.  
1,2  
Speed  
On-air  
start  
point point  
variation  
ending  
point  
On-air  
end  
point  
Speed  
variation  
start point  
$
Preroll  
$
$
$
$
Starting DMC playback at the on-air cue from the on-air start point  
Press the REVIEW button.  
Performing DMC playback  
Stop  
Normal-  
speed  
playback  
To start playback at the on-air cue from the  
on-air start point  
Press the  
REVIEW  
button again  
at the on-air  
cue.  
Normal-  
speed  
playback  
DMC playback  
Stop  
1 Press the REVIEW button.  
The REVIEW button lights up and the tape is cued  
up to the on-air start point. After the tape is cued  
up, the REVIEW button flashes.  
Starting DMC playback immediately after preroll  
Press the PREVIEW button.  
2 Press the REVIEW button again at the moment the  
on-air cue is given.  
The REVIEW button lights up. When the tape  
passes the speed variation start point, DMC  
playback starts and continues at the speed(s) stored  
in memory. When the tape passes the speed  
variation end point, normal-speed playback starts  
and the tape stops at the on-air end point.  
Normal-speed  
playback  
Normal-  
speed  
playback  
DMC  
playback  
DMC playback  
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5-4-5 Program Playback  
In program playback mode, you can play back a tape at  
a previously determined speed. This speed may be set  
within a range of normal playback speed ±15% (in  
0.1% steps).  
Installation of the optional BKDW-507 Audio  
Program Play Board allows you to obtain higher  
quality audio output during program playback.  
Before performing program playback  
Set 111. PROGRAM PLAY in the VTR SETUP menu  
to enable.  
Performing program playback  
2
3
1
1 Press the search dial or the JOG button to light up  
the JOG button, press the ALT button, and then  
rotate the search dial while holding down the [F8]  
(P-PLAY) button to specify the playback speed.  
The adjustment range is ±15% normal playback  
speed.  
2 Press the PLAY button while holding down the  
[F8] (P-PLAY) button.  
The [F8] (P-PLAY) button lights up, and program  
playback starts.  
You can change the playback speed during  
program playback by rotating the search dial while  
holding down the [F8] (P-PLAY) button.  
3 Press the STOP button to stop program playback.  
Program play mode is canceled.  
Note that the playback speed during program play  
does not change until you change the playback  
speed or you turn the power off. Normal playback  
speed resumes when you turn the power off, then  
on again.  
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6-1 Basic Automatic Editing  
Steps in automatic editing  
6-1-1 Overview of Automatic  
Editing  
The sequence of steps that are taken to do automatic  
editing with two VTRs is as follows:  
Automatic edit modes  
Select the edit mode (page 6-3).  
.
The VTR provides the following two modes for  
automatic editing:  
Set edit points for the recorder and player VTR  
(page 6-3).  
Assemble mode  
.
New scenes are added to the end of previously  
recorded scenes.  
Preview the edit section (page 6-8).  
.
Perform the edit (page 6-11).  
.
CTL signals, time codes, video and audio signals on  
tape in the player are recorded onto tape in the  
recorder VTR.  
Confirm and modify the edit points  
Insert mode  
(pages 6-7 and 6-9).  
New scenes are inserted into the middle of previously  
recorded scenes. CTL signals on tape in the recorder  
VTR are not overwritten. Video, digital audio, cue  
audio, and time code signals can be recorded  
separately.  
.
Confirm the results of the edit (page 6-13).  
Editing precautions  
Both of these two edit modes support DMC editing.  
In insert mode, you can also use split editing.  
Using an editing control unit  
When using an editing control unit to control the VTR,  
set the edit delay on the control unit so that CUT-IN  
and CUT-OUT commands are sent to the VTR five  
frames ahead of the actual edit point.  
Interpolation of time codes by the CTL  
counter  
To use time codes as addresses of edit points, the time  
codes must be recorded on the tape in ascending order.  
As long as they are in ascending order, time codes do  
not have to be continuous.  
Video signals output to a monitor  
While in E-E mode or when playing back in edit mode,  
the V-sync phase of the video output is delayed 6H (on  
the DVW-A500/1 and 500/1) or 4H (on the DVW-  
A500P/1 and 500P/1) with respect to the external  
reference signal. You can also adjust the V-sync phase  
so that it is in sync with the external reference signal  
phase, but without affecting the video signal delay.  
Change the V-sync phase through 701. SELECTION  
OF VIDEO/SYNC DELAY in the VTR SETUP menu.  
The CTL counter automatically interpolates data for  
editing even if there are breaks in the continuity in the  
time codes.  
Time codes recorded during automatic editing  
During automatic editing, time codes recorded on the  
tape always follow immediately after time codes  
recorded right before an edit start point, regardless of  
the setting of the [F6] (TCG SOURCE) and [F7] (TCG  
MODE) buttons of TC menu.  
For details on the switch settings necessary for changing the  
time codes recorded, refer to “4-3 TC Menu” on page 4-18  
and the 600 menus in the VTR SETUP menu.  
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6-1-2 Setting Switches and Menus  
Before editing, set the following switches as shown  
below.  
AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons or the [F1] (A-IN CH1)  
to [F4] (A-IN CH4) buttons in the PF2 menu: input signal  
VIDEO INPUT SELECT button or the [F1] (VIDEO  
IN) button in the PF1 menu: input signal  
Recorder VTR  
POWER switch: ON  
REC level controls: recording levels  
REMOTE buttons: None of  
these buttons light up.  
[F1] (TIMER SEL) button in the TC menu:  
CTL or TC  
Player VTR  
POWER switch: ON  
PB level controls:  
playback levels  
REMOTE buttons: 1(9P) button  
lights up.  
[F1] (TIMER SEL) button in the TC menu: CTL or TC  
Setting switches and menus  
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6-1-3 Selecting the Edit Mode  
6-1-4 Setting Edit Points  
Select assemble or insert mode.  
This section describes how to set edit points (IN and  
OUT points). In insert mode, a technque called split  
editing allows you to set edit points separately for  
video and audio.  
[F3] (ASSEMBLE) button in the HOME menu  
Positioning and setting edit points  
To position and set edit points, follow the procedure  
below.  
[F4] (INS TC) to [F10] (INS CUE) buttons in the HOME menu  
1
Selecting the edit mode  
Press one of the following buttons to select the  
respective edit mode:  
Assemble mode: [F3] (ASSEMBLE) button in the  
HOME menu  
Insert mode: the appropriate INSERT button in  
the HOME menu ([F4] (INS TC), [F5] (INS  
VIDEO), [F6] (INS A-CH1), [F7] (INS A-CH2),  
[F8] (INS A-CH3), [F9] (INS A-CH4), [F10] (INS  
CUE))  
3
2
Positioning and setting edit points  
1 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to  
select the VTR for which edit points are to be set.  
The button lights up.  
2 Rotate the search dial in jog or shuttle mode to  
position the edit point.  
For details on jog or shuttle playback, refer to “5-4-2  
Variable Speed Playback in Jog/Shuttle/Variable  
Modes” on page 5-8.  
3 Press the IN (or OUT) button while holding down  
the ENTRY button.  
The time data for the IN (or OUT) point appears in  
the menu display.  
4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3 to set the remaining edit  
points.  
When IN points are set for both the recorder and  
player VTRs, the PREVIEW and AUTO EDIT  
buttons flash to show that the VTR is ready for  
preview or edit.  
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Setting edit points with the numeric buttons  
3 Press the SET button to set the input data.  
SET is  
displayed.  
2 CLR button  
1
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Setting edit points with the numeric buttons  
1 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to  
select the VTR for which edit points are to be set.  
The button lights up.  
4 Press the IN (or OUT) button.  
The time data for the IN (or OUT) point appears in  
the menu display.  
2 Enter the edit point data with the numeric buttons.  
For example, to enter 01H00M30S00F, press 1, 0,  
0, 3, 0, 0, 0. (The leading 0 is not required. When  
the entered value is less than eight digits, the  
leading digit(s) are set to 0 when you press the  
SET button.)  
Note  
If you set four or more points for the recorder and  
player VTRs, a message will appear on the menu  
display, indicating that editing is impossible. Delete  
all unnecessary edit points by pressing the IN (OUT)  
button while holding down the CLR button.  
For details, refer to “Deleting edit points” on page 6-9.  
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PRE  
REÅD  
Entered data are  
displayed.  
off  
LOCK  
TCR  
PLÅY  
4FD F1  
CONFI  
off  
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IN 00:00:00:00  
About automatic edit point setting  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
ÅSSEM-  
BLE  
OUT 00:00:00:00  
Editing requires a total of four edit points: IN and  
OUT points for both the recorder and player VTRs.  
However, as soon as you set three edit points, the VTR  
automatically sets the fourth point.  
PLÅYER  
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INS  
TC  
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ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
IN 00:00:00:00 OUT 00:00:00:00  
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INS  
INS INS INS  
INS  
INS  
CUE  
VIDEO Å-CH1 Å-CH2 Å-CH3 Å-CH4  
In the figure below, the points enclosed in a box have  
been set manually, while the OUT point for the player  
VTR has been set automatically.  
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To delete entered data  
Press the CLR button.  
IN point  
OUT point  
$
$
Recorder VTR  
Player VTR  
4
4
IN point  
OUT point  
Automatic edit point setting  
Whether set manually or automatically, all edit points  
can be changed or deleted at any time.  
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Split editing  
Positioning and setting edit points  
Split editing allows you to set edit points separatelty  
for video and audio. Set audio edit points with the  
AUDIO IN/OUT buttons and video edit points with  
the IN/OUT buttons.  
3CLR button  
2
Split editing, however, can only be done when the  
recorder VTR is in insert mode.  
1
4
2
Setting edit points with the numeric buttons  
1 Press the appropriate INSERT button in HOME  
menu ([F4] (INS TC), [F5] (INS VIDEO),  
[F6] (INS A-CH1), [F7] (INS A-CH2), [F8] (INS A-  
CH3), [F9] (INS A-CH4), [F10] (INS CUE)).  
1
4
3
2 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to select  
the VTR for which edit points are to be set.  
The button lights up.  
Positioning and setting edit points  
1 Press the appropriate INSERT button in HOME  
menu ([F4] (INS TC), [F5] (INS VIDEO),  
3 Enter the edit point data with the numeric buttons.  
For example, to enter 01H00M30S00F, press 1, 0,  
0, 3, 0, 0, 0. (The leading 0 is not required. When  
the entered value is less than eight digits, the  
leading digit(s) are set to 0 when you press the SET  
button.)  
[F6] (INS A-CH1), [F7] (INS A-CH2), [F8] (INS  
A-CH3), [F9] (INS A-CH4), [F10] (INS CUE)).  
2 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to  
select the VTR for which edit points are to be set.  
The button lights up.  
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GREEN  
PRE  
REÅD  
Input data  
are displayed.  
off  
LOCK  
3 To locate the edit points, rotate the search dial in  
TCR  
PLÅY  
4FD F1  
CONFI  
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jog or shuttle mode.  
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IN 00:00:00:00  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
ÅSSEM-  
BLE  
OUT 00:00:00:00  
For details on jog/shuttle/variable playback modes,  
refer to “5-4-2 Variable Speed Playback in Jog/Shuttle/  
Variable Modes” on page 5-8.  
PLÅYER  
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INS  
TC  
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ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
IN 00:00:00:00 OUT 00:00:00:00  
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INS  
INS  
CUE  
VIDEO Å-CH1 Å-CH2 Å-CH3 Å-CH4  
4 Press the IN (OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT)  
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off  
button while holding down the ENTRY button.  
To delete entered data  
Press the CLR button.  
5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to set the remaining edit  
points.  
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4 Press the SET button to set the input data.  
AUDIO  
IN point  
AUDIO  
OUT point  
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IN point  
OUT point  
SET is  
displayed.  
$
$
$
Recorder VTR  
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REÅD  
GREEN  
SET  
01 00 30 00  
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PLÅY  
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CONFI  
off  
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ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
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AUDIO  
IN point  
IN point  
AUDIO  
OUT point  
INS  
INS INS INS  
INS  
INS  
CUE  
VIDEO Å-CH1 Å-CH2 Å-CH3 Å-CH4  
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off  
Automatic split edit point setting  
5 Press the IN (OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT)  
button.  
You can select audio cut-in, crossfade, and fade in/out  
in edits, as well as their duration, by VTR SETUP  
menu.  
The time data for the IN (OUT, AUDIO IN or  
AUDIO OUT) point appears in the menu display.  
For details, refer to the menu items in the 300 range in the  
VTR SETUP menu.  
Note  
During split editing, if you set six or more points for  
the recorder and player VTRs, the time data for the  
edit points flash, indicating that editing is impossible.  
Delete all unnecessary edit points by pressing the IN,  
OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT button while  
holding down the CLR button.  
When the AUDIO IN point is not set for insert  
editing of audio only  
As long as the AUDIO OUT point is set, the VTR is  
ready for preview or editing. If the AUDIO IN point  
has not been set, the current tape address is  
automatically set as the AUDIO IN point.  
For details, refer to “Deleting edit points” on page 6-9.  
Using a VTR without the split editing function  
If the player VTR does not support the separate setting  
of edit points for video and audio, you can set AUDIO  
IN and AUDIO OUT points on the recorder and three  
video edit points to enable split editing.  
About automatic split edit point setting  
Split editing requires a total of eight edit points: four  
edit points for video editing (IN and OUT points for  
both the recorder and player VTRs) and four edit  
points for audio editing (AUDIO IN and OUT points  
for both the recorder and player VTRs). However, as  
soon as you set five edit points, the VTR automatically  
sets the remaining three points. For example, if you  
set three edit points for video (or audio) and two for  
audio (or video), the remaining three points are  
automatically set, regardless of whether these points  
are for the recorder or player.  
In the following example, the points enclosed in a box  
have been set manually and the AUDIO OUT point for  
the recorder VTR, and the AUDIO IN and OUT points  
for the player VTR have been set automatically.  
Note that whether set manually or automatically, all  
edit points can be changed or deleted at any time.  
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6-1-5 Confirming Edit Points  
6-1-6 Cuing Up and Prerolling  
You can confirm the duration between two edit points  
in the display.  
You can preroll the tape to a point prior to the edit start  
point (preroll point), or cue up the tape to any edit  
point.  
When prerolling the tape during split editing, the VTR  
regards the earliest IN or AUDIO IN point as the edit  
start point.  
Displaying the duration between two edit  
points  
Follow the procedure below to cue up or preroll the  
tape.  
The following six kinds of duration can be displayed in  
the time data display window:  
• Between IN and OUT points  
1
• Between IN and AUDIO OUT points  
• Between IN and AUDIO IN points  
• Between OUT and AUDIO OUT points  
• Between OUT and AUDIO IN points  
• Between AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT points  
The displayed duration differs for each of the  
following cases:  
• When two edit points are set: duration between the  
two points  
2
Cuing up and prerolling  
• When only one of the edit points is set: duration  
between the set edit point and the current tape address  
• When no edit points are set: duration of the previous  
edit section  
1 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to  
select the VTR which you want to operate.  
The button lights up.  
To display the duration, follow the procedure below.  
2 • To cue up the tape to an edit point  
Press the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT  
button while holding down the PREROLL  
button.  
1 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to  
select the VTR for which you want to confirm a  
duration.  
The tape moves to the edit point corresponding  
to the button, then stops.  
The button lights up.  
2 Hold down any two IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or  
AUDIO OUT buttons.  
• To preroll the tape  
Press the PREROLL button.  
The tape is rewound to a point five seconds prior  
to the edit start point.  
The duration between the points corresponding to  
the two buttons is displayed. The value can be  
negative.  
Note  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL TC  
GREEN  
TIMER  
SEL  
When the [F1] (TIMER SEL) button in the TC menu is  
set to CTL, cuing up is slightly slower than in TC  
mode. This is to maintain the accuracy of the CTL  
signals.  
TC  
LOCK  
DUR VITC PLÅY  
4FD F1  
TIMER  
RESET  
Duration  
between two  
edit points  
00Ó00µ30ß00ƒ  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
IN 01:00:30:00 OUT 01:00:00:00  
TIMER  
SET  
You can set up the VTR so that priority is placed on  
cuing accuracy or speed. Change the VTR setting  
through 404. CUEUP BY TC and 405. CUEUP BY  
CTL in the VTR SETUP menu.  
TIMER  
HOLD  
off  
TC  
TCG  
TCG  
RUN  
DF/NDF VITC  
df on  
SEL  
SOURCE MODE  
MODE  
VITC  
int prst  
rec  
Displaying the duration between two edit points  
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Changing the preroll time  
6-1-7 Previewing  
The preroll time is factory set to 5 seconds, but can be  
set to any time between 0 and 30 seconds, in 1-second  
steps.  
When all necessary edit points have been set, the  
PREVIEW button flashes to indicate that the VTR is  
ready for preview.  
For details, refer to “4-2-8 Setting the Preroll Time (P-  
ROLL TIME)” on page 4-16.  
PREVIEW button  
When changing the preroll time, set it so that the  
recorded section prior to the edit start point is longer  
than the preroll time.  
The preroll time used in automatic editing is the preroll  
time set for the recorder.  
PREROLL button  
STOP button  
Previewing  
Press the PREVIEW button to preview the results of  
the edit.  
During previewing, the PREVIEW button lights up.  
After previewing, correct the edit points as required,  
then do the preview again.  
For details on modifying edit points, refer to “6-1-8  
Modifying Edit Points” on page 6-9.  
To stop previewing  
Press the STOP button.  
The tape stops immediately.  
To rewind the tape to the preroll point  
Press the PREROLL button.  
To rewind the tape to the edit point  
Press the PREROLL button together with the button  
corresponding to the edit point.  
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Monitoring signals during previewing  
During previewing, you can monitor the following  
video and audio signals on a monitor connected to the  
recorder VTR:  
• Between preroll and IN points: Playback signal of  
the recorder VTR can be monitored.  
• Between IN and OUT points: Playback signal of the  
player VTR can be monitored in E-E mode.  
• Between OUT and post-roll points: Playback signal  
of the recorder VTR can be monitored.  
6-1-8 Modifying Edit Points  
If an edit point is incorrectly set, for example, if an  
OUT point is located before an IN point, or the length  
of an edit section is different for the recorder and  
player VTRs, the time data for the incorrectly set edit  
point flash indicating that the VTR cannot perform  
editing or previewing. In this case, delete the edit  
point, then set a new one correctly.  
You can also move an edit point position in one-frame  
units.  
This may be illustrated as shown below:  
Deleting edit points  
OUT point  
IN point  
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$
PB  
(recorder VTR)  
EE  
(player VTR)  
PB  
1
(recorder VTR)  
2
Deleting edit points  
1 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to  
select the VTR on which to perform the edit point  
deletion.  
The button lights up.  
2 Press the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT  
button while holding down the CLR button to  
delete the corresponding edit point.  
The edit point is deleted and --:--:--:-- appears in  
the menu display.  
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2 Press the + or – button, then use the numeric  
buttons to enter the value to be added or  
subtracted.  
Moving an edit point position one frame at  
a time  
To cancel the entered value  
Press the CLR button.  
1
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REÅD  
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Entered value  
is displayed.  
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PLÅY  
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CONFI  
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INS  
INS  
CUE  
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Moving an edit point position one frame at a time  
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1 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to  
select the VTR on which to modify the edit point.  
The button lights up.  
3 Press the SET button.  
The result of the addition or subtraction is entered.  
2 Press the + or – button while holding down the IN,  
OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT button.  
SET is  
displayed.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL HOME  
PRE  
REÅD  
GREEN  
SET  
01 00 30 00  
Pressing the + or – button moves the edit point one  
frame forward or backward, respectively.  
off  
LOCK  
TCR  
PLÅY  
4FD F1  
CONFI  
off  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
IN 01:30:00:00  
ÅIN 01:30:00:00 ÅOUT 01:35:00:00  
3 After making the modification, release the  
respective edit point button that you have been  
holding down (IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO  
OUT button).  
ÅSSEM-  
BLE  
OUT 01:35:00:00  
PLÅYER  
off  
INS  
TC  
01Ó04µ58ß00ƒ  
ÅIN 00:00:00:00 ÅOUT 00:00:00:00  
IN 00:00:00:00 OUT 00:00:00:00  
off  
INS  
INS INS INS  
INS  
INS  
CUE  
VIDEO Å-CH1 Å-CH2 Å-CH3 Å-CH4  
off off off off off  
off  
Moving an edit point position with the numeric  
buttons  
4 Press the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT  
1
button.  
The modified time data for the edit point appears  
in the display.  
4 2 3  
Moving an edit point position with the numeric buttons  
1 Press the IN, OUT, AUDIO IN, or AUDIO OUT  
button while holding down the RCL button.  
Time data for the edit point appears in the data  
entry window.  
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6-1-9 Performing Automatic Editing  
Overview  
Once you have set the necessary edit points, the  
AUTO EDIT button flashes to show that the VTR is  
ready for automatic editing.  
During automatic editing, the tape in the recorder VTR  
and the player VTR move as shown in the diagram  
below.  
Preroll point  
IN point  
OUT point  
Post-roll point  
.
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Recorder VTR  
Prerolla)  
Post-rollb)  
Over-  
recording  
Assemble editing  
Insert editing  
Playback mode  
Stop  
Player VTR  
Playback mode  
Stop  
Tape movement during automatic editing  
a) Preroll time: Factory-set to 5 seconds. Can be set from 0  
to 30 seconds, in 1-second steps, through the SET UP  
menu.  
b)Post-roll time: 2 seconds.  
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6-1 Basic Automatic Editing  
Monitoring signals during editing  
During editing, you can monitor the following video  
and audio signals on a monitor connected to the  
recorder VTR.  
Monitoring video and audio signals of the  
recorder and player VTRs on a single  
monitor  
• Between preroll and IN points: Playback signal of  
the recorder VTR can be monitored.  
• Between IN and OUT points: Playback signal of the  
player VTR can be monitored in E-E mode.  
• Between OUT and post-roll points: Playback signal  
of the recorder VTR can be monitored.  
The following procedure allows you to perform editing  
effectively even when using only one monitor.  
1 Connect the recorder VTR to the monitor.  
2 Set 008. MONITOR SEL in the VTR SETUP  
The video and audio signals that can be monitored are  
shown in the diagram below.  
menu to AUTO.  
3 Press the PLAYER button on the recorder VTR to  
place the recorder into E-E mode.  
Playback signals from the player VTR are output  
to the monitor.  
IN point  
OUT point  
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$
Note  
PB  
PB  
(recorder VTR)  
EE  
(player VTR)  
(recorder VTR)  
Insert editing requires that CTL signals are recorded  
onto the tape in the recorder VTR. Any sections of the  
tape onto which CTL signals have not been recorded  
cannot be used for insert editing.  
Monitoring signals during editing  
In CONFI mode, you can monitor video and audio  
signals that are just being edited.  
Through a menu setting, you can also monitor signals  
between preroll and postroll points, including portions  
between IN and OUT points, through the CONFI  
(confidence) heads during editing. Set the [F2]  
(CONFI) button in HOME menu to on.  
Use 316. CONFIDENCE PB MODE in the VTR  
SETUP menu to select the CONFI playback mode.  
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Performing automatic editing  
Modifying edit points for automatic editing  
later  
Press the AUTO EDIT button to perform automatic  
editing.  
The AUTO EDIT button lights up during automatic  
editing, then turns off when it ends.  
After you perform automatic editing, the time data of  
IN, OUT, AUDIO IN or AUDIO OUT points remain  
stored in memory. The stored data can be later used to  
modify edit points or to execute automatic editing  
again.  
PREVIEW button  
AUTO EDIT button  
Follow the procedure below to modify edit points after  
executing automatic editing.  
3
OUT button  
ENTRY button  
Performing automatic editing  
1
To stop automatic editing  
Press the OUT button while holding down the ENTRY  
button.  
Modifying edit points for automatic editing later  
The point where the buttons are pressed is treated as an 1 In HOME menu, press the ALT button, and then  
OUT point and editing stops.  
the [F10] (LAST EDIT) button.  
The edit points used in the last automatic edit are  
restored.  
To confirm the results of the editing  
2 Modify the edit points.  
Press the REVIEW button to confirm the edit results.  
When the preview ends, the tape rewinds to the OUT  
point, then stops.  
For details on modifying edit points, refer to “6-1-8  
Modifying Edit Points” on page 6-9.  
3 Press the AUTO EDIT button.  
The VTR performs automatic editing.  
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6-2 Advanced Automatic Editing  
This section describes the following advanced editing  
methods:  
Setting edit points and playback speed  
• DMC editing  
• Quick editing  
• Consecutive editing  
• Preread editing  
Use the procedure below to set edit points and  
playback speeds for DMC editing.  
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9 5 3  
6-2-1 Performing DMC Editing  
If your player VTR has DT (Dynamic Tracking)  
capability, you can perform variable speed editing by  
controlling the playback speed from the lower control  
panel. This type of editing is called DMC editing.  
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Overview of DMC editing  
Setting edit points and playback speed  
Requirements for DMC editing  
• DMC editing may be done during assemble or insert  
editing, but not during split editing.  
1 Press the [F3] (ASSEMBLE) button in the HOME  
menu, or press the respective INSERT button ([F4]  
(INS TC), [F5] (INS VIDEO), [F6] (INS A-CH1),  
[F7] (INS A-CH2), [F8] (INS A-CH3), [F8] (INS  
A-CH4) or [F10] (INS CUE) button) to select the  
edit mode that you want.  
• The player VTR must support DT playback.  
Tape movement during DMC editing  
During DMC editing, the tape moves as shown in the  
diagram below.  
2 Press the ALT button, then the [F7] (DMC) button  
so that the button lights up.  
IN point  
OUT point  
Post-roll  
Preroll  
The VTR enters DMC editing mode.  
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Recorder  
VTR  
3 Press the RECORDER or PLAYER button to  
select the VTR to be operated.  
The button lights up.  
4 Press the IN or OUT button while holding down  
the ENTRY button to set an edit point.  
Stop  
Note  
Playback  
mode  
DMC editing mode  
Playback  
mode  
You cannot set an OUT point for the player VTR  
for DMC editing.  
Preroll time ×  
initial speed  
IN point  
Post-roll time ×  
final speed  
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5 Press the PLAYER button.  
Player  
VTR  
The button lights up.  
6 Press the search dial to enter shuttle mode.  
The SHUTTLE button lights up.  
Moves at  
the initial  
speed.  
Playback at speeds  
stored in memory  
Stop  
Moves at  
the final  
speed.  
Tape movement during DMC editing  
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7 Set the initial playback speed by rotating the search  
dial while holding down the [F7] (DMC) button in  
the HOME menu.  
Performing DMC editing  
After storing the playback speed(s) in memory in  
preview mode, press the AUTO EDIT button to  
perform DMC editing.  
DMC editing is performed at the playback speed(s)  
stored in memory.  
The display shows the set speed.  
If you wish to set the initial speed to normal speed,  
press the PLAY button.  
8 Release the [F7] (DMC) button in HOME menu  
after setting the initial speed.  
PREVIEW button  
9 Press the PREVIEW button.  
The tapes in both VTRs are prerolled, then the tape  
in the recorder VTR runs at normal speed, and the  
tape in the player VTR runs at the initial speed.  
10When the p indicator appears indicating that the  
IN point has been passed, rotate the search dial to  
the desired playback speed(s).  
The varying playback speeds are stored in memory  
while the p indicator appears in the display.  
When the tape passes the OUT point, the p  
indicator goes off to indicate that memorization of  
the varying playback speeds has been completed.  
Performing DMC editing  
To confirm the results of DMC editing  
Press the PREVIEW button.  
Notes on controlling VTRs with DT heads  
Shuttle mode: Noiseless playback within a range  
of –1 to +3 times normal speed in 12 steps is  
possible. In this mode, when the playback speed  
exceeds the noiseless playback range, block noise  
appears in the video output. Note also that the  
noiseless playback range may vary, depending on  
specifications of the VTR being used.  
11Press the STOP button.  
If the p indicator goes off before the tape  
passes the OUT point  
The VTR has reached its storage capacity of 120  
seconds and cannot store any more playback speed  
variations.  
Variable mode: Noiseless playback within a range  
of –1 to +3 times normal speed in 54 steps is  
possible. You cannot, however, vary speed  
beyond the noiseless playback range. Note also  
that the noiseless playback range may vary,  
depending on specifications of the VTR being  
used.  
To exit DMC editing mode  
Press the ALT/[F7] (DMC) button in HOME menu  
while holding down the CLR button.  
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6-2 Advanced Automatic Editing  
6-2-2 Performing Quick Editing  
For even quicker editing  
1 Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to  
select the VTR to be operated, locate the position  
for the IN point on the tape in the respective player  
and recorder VTR, then stop the tape at that  
position.  
After selecting the edit mode, quick editing can save  
you time by allowing you to set edit points and  
preview the results at the same time.  
Do quick editing as follows:  
2 Press the AUTO EDIT button to start editing.  
2,4 1  
3 While viewing the monitor, press the OUT button  
while holding down the ENTRY button at the point  
where you want to stop editing.  
The point at which editing started becomes the IN  
point, and point where editing stopped becomes the  
OUT point.  
3 5  
Performing quick editing  
1 Press the PLAYER or RECORDER button to  
select the VTR to be operated, locate the position  
for the IN point on the tape in the respective player  
and recorder VTR, then stop the tape at that  
position.  
2 Press the PREVIEW button to perform previewing.  
The points selected in Step 1 are set as IN points  
and the IN point is displayed on both VTRs.  
3 When the tape reaches the position that you want  
for an OUT point, press the OUT button while  
holding down the ENTRY button.  
The OUT point is set, and both player and recorder  
VTRs stop two seconds later.  
4 Perform previewing again to check the position of  
the edit points and, if necessary, modify the edit  
points.  
5 Press the AUTO EDIT button.  
Quick editing starts.  
When quick editing ends, the recorder VTR stops  
at its respective OUT point, and the player VTR  
stops two seconds after its respective OUT point.  
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To stop consecutive editing  
Press the OUT button while holding down the ENTRY  
button.  
6-2-3 Performing Consecutive  
Editing  
After performing automatic editing, the tape in the  
recorder VTR is automatically rewound to the OUT  
point. From then, you can set IN and OUT points only  
for the player VTR to do consecutive edit operations.  
This is called consecutive editing. The OUT point for  
the recorder VTR will be the IN point for the next edit.  
Previous OUT point=Next IN point  
.
Recorder  
VTR  
Previous edit  
section  
Next edit section  
Player  
VTR  
4
4
IN point  
OUT point  
Consecutive editing  
Follow the procedure below to perform consecutive  
editing.  
2
1 3  
Performing consecutive editing  
1 Set IN and OUT points for the player VTR.  
The recorder VTR automatically sets the last OUT  
point as the new IN point.  
2 Press the PREVIEW button to preview.  
3 Press the AUTO EDIT button.  
Automatic editing starts.  
When editing ends, the recorder VTR stops at the  
OUT point and the player VTR stops two seconds  
after the OUT point.  
Repeat Steps 1 to 3 to perform consecutive editing.  
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6-2 Advanced Automatic Editing  
6-2-4 Performing Preread Editing  
Notes  
• In preread editing, if an input video signal is used as  
the reference signal for the output video signal,  
oscillation may occur because of loop-closing. To  
avoid this, select the external reference signal for  
preread editing by setting the item 309. SERVO  
REFERENCE SELECT in the VTR SETUP menu to  
ext.  
• When preread mode is selected, shifting of the VTR  
to E-E mode is disabled in all operation modes to  
prevent oscillation caused by loop-closing. If preread  
mode is deselected while a loop between the input  
and output of the same channel exists, E-E signals are  
output and oscillation occurs. To prevent oscillation,  
do the procedure below to select PB mode for both  
the video and digital audio channels before the start  
of preread editing.  
Video and digital audio signals already recorded on the  
tape can be used as an edit source for insert editing.  
This type of editing is called preread editing, as the  
VTR uses preread heads to read signals in advance.  
Signals that are read in advance can be sent to mixers  
for mixing, then recorded to the original channels or  
other digital audio channels.  
The preread editing settings are performed with the  
[F1] (PRE READ) button in the HOME menu.  
For details on the settings, refer to “4-2-1 Setting the  
Preread Function (PRE READ)” on page 4-14.  
Video  
source  
1 Press the ALT button, then press the [F2] (PB/EE)  
button in HOME menu to select PB.  
2 Press the ALT button again, and press the [F1]  
(PRE READ) button repeatedly while holding  
down the SFT button to select video, audio or a/v.  
Digital or  
analog  
video  
Digital or analog video input  
Video  
switcher  
output  
3 Make the required connections for preread editing.  
4 Perform preread editing after selecting the insert  
Audio  
mixer  
Digital or  
analog  
audio  
editing mode.  
5 After preread editing, undo all the connections  
input  
Digital or  
analog  
audio  
used for the preread editing.  
output  
6 Press the [F1] (PRE READ) button while holding  
down the SFT button to select off.  
7 Check that no loop connections remain.  
Audio  
source  
Preread editing  
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Follow the procedure below to perform manual  
editing.  
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6 3,5  
Manual editing  
1 After pressing the RECORDER button, enter jog  
or shuttle mode to position the tape at a place a few  
seconds before the position at which you want to  
set an edit point.  
2 Press the [F3] (ASSEMBLE) button in the HOME  
menu or press the respective INSERT button ([F4]  
(INS TC), [F5] (INS VIDEO), [F6] (INS A-CH1),  
[F7] (INS A-CH2), [F8] (INS A-CH3), [F9] (INS  
A-CH4) or [F10] (INS CUE) button) to select the  
edit mode that you want.  
3 Press the PLAY button.  
Playback starts.  
4 Press the PLAY button while holding down the  
EDIT button at the point where you want to start  
editing (IN point).  
Editing starts.  
5 Press the PLAY button where you want to end  
editing (OUT point).  
Editing ends, but the tape continues to run in  
playback mode.  
6 Press the STOP button to stop the tape.  
Notes  
• Noise will appear on the picture at the IN or OUT  
point if you start editing while the VTR is stopped, or  
if you stop editing by pressing the STOP button.  
• To ensure a stable picture, start playback at least two  
seconds before the IN point.  
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7-1 Head Cleaning  
Use the BCT-5CLN Cleaning Cassette to clean the  
heads.  
Read the instructions included with the cleaning  
cassette carefully, as improper usage can damage the  
heads.  
Follow the procedure below to clean the heads.  
1 Insert the cleaning cassette.  
2 Press the EJECT button simultaneously with the  
PLAY button.  
Head cleaning starts.  
After head cleaning continues for five seconds, the  
cleaning cassette is automatically ejected.  
Notes  
• When not using the automatic eject method above  
with the DVW-A500/1 series, be sure to eject the  
cleaning cassette after cleaning not to damage the  
heads.  
• When cleaning the heads of the DVW-500/1 series,  
perform Step 2 immediately after inserting the  
cleaning cassette.  
If you do not, the cassette will be ejected after two or  
three seconds and no head cleaning will be done.  
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7-2 Moisture Condensation  
If “ERROR-10” appears immediately after  
turning the VTR on  
Leave the VTR turned on and wait until the error  
message goes off. Inserting a cassette is not possible  
while the message is on.  
If you suddenly move the VTR from a cold location to  
a warm one, or use the VTR in a very humid place,  
moisture in the air can form on the head-drum or tape  
guide. This is called moisture condensation. If you  
play a tape under these conditions, the tape may adhere  
to the drum where moisture has collected and become  
damaged.  
When the error message disappears, you can use the  
VTR.  
If you move the VTR from a cold to a warm  
location  
Leave the VTR turned off for about ten minutes since  
some time is needed for the condensation-detection  
mechanism to work.  
If moisture condenses on the head-drum while you are  
operating the VTR, the error message “ERROR-10”  
appears in the time data display section.  
DOLBY NR CH.COND DIGITÅL HOME  
PRE  
REÅD KEY-INH GREEN  
BÅSEBÅLL EDIT SET  
off  
LOCK  
TCR  
ERROR - 10
HUMID  
0ƒ  
CONFI  
off  
ÅIN :00  
ÅSSEM-  
BLE  
IN
:00  
off  
INS  
TC  
off  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
INS  
CUE  
VIDEO Å-CH1 Å-CH2 Å-CH3 Å-CH4  
off off off off off  
off  
When moisture condensation has occurred  
When this error message appears, the drum and  
capstan motors stop and the cassette is automatically  
ejected. The drum then starts to rotate again to dry the  
surface of drum.  
Once the moisture has evaporated, the error message  
disappears.  
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Specifications  
Servo lock time  
0.5 seconds or less (from standby  
on)  
General  
Load/unload time 6 seconds or less  
Recommended tapes  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
100 to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz  
Digital Betacam cassette (S, L)  
BCT-D6/D12/D22/D32/D40/  
D34L/D64L/D94L/D124L or  
equivalent  
Betacam/Betacam SP cassette (S,  
L)  
DVW-A500/1 and A500P/1: 300  
VA (240 W)  
DVW-500/1 and 500P/1: 270 VA  
(220 W)  
Operating temperature  
+5°C to +40°C (+41°F to + 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
for playback with DVW-A500/1  
and A500P/1  
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to + 140°F)  
25% to 80% (relative humidity)  
DVW-A500/1 and A500P/1: 35 kg  
(77 lb)  
DVW-500/1 and 500P/1: 33 kg  
(73 lb)  
Humidity  
Mass  
Digital video  
Sampling frequency  
Y: 13.5 MHz  
R-Y/B-Y: 6.75 MHz  
10 bits/sample  
Coefficient recording system  
S-NRZI PR-IV  
Dimensions  
427 × 237 × 520 mm (w/h/d)  
Quantization  
Compression  
Channel coding  
(16 3/4 × 9 3/8 × 20 1/2 inches)  
Recording format Digital Betacam  
Tape speed  
Digital Betacam: 96.7 mm/s  
Betacam playback:  
118.6 mm/s (DVW-A500/1)  
101.5 mm/s (DVW-A500P/1)  
Error correction Reed-Solomon code  
Error concealment Adaptive three dimensional  
Digital serial input to analog component out  
Digital record/playback time  
124 minutes with BCT-D124L  
Analog Betacam playback time  
DVW-A500/1: 90 minutes  
Bandwidth  
Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz ±0.5 dB  
R-Y/B-Y: 0 to 2.75 MHz ±0.5 dB  
62 dB or more  
S/N ratio  
K factor (2T Pulse)  
with BCT-90MLA cassette  
DVW-A500P/1: 100 minutes  
with BCT-90MLA cassette  
1% or less  
Analog component input to analog  
component output  
Input A/D quantization  
8 bits/sample  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Approx. 3 minutes with BCT-  
D124L  
Shuttle mode:  
Digital Betacam: Still to approx.  
±50 times normal playback speed  
Betacam playback:  
Still to ±35 (for DVW-A500/1)  
Still to ±42 (for DVW-A500P/1)  
Variable mode:  
Search speed  
Bandwidth  
Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/–0.7 dB  
R-Y/B-Y: 0 to 2.75 MHz +0.5 dB/  
–0.7 dB  
S/N ratio  
K factor (2T Pulse)  
56 dB or more  
1% or less  
LF non-linearity 2.5% or less  
–1 to +3 times normal playback  
speed  
Jog mode:  
0 to ±1 or ±3 times normal  
playback speed (selectable in  
VTR SETUP menu)  
Dynamic Tracking range  
–1 to +3 times normal playback  
speed  
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Specifications  
Analog composite input (with optional BKDW-  
505/506) to analog composite output  
Analog audio (Cue track)  
Frequency response  
Bandwidth  
S/N ratio  
Differential gain 2% or less  
Differential phase 2° or less  
Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz +0.5 dB/–0.7 dB  
58 dB or more1)  
100 Hz to 12 kHz ±3 dB  
More than 45 dB (at 3% distortion  
level)  
S/N ratio  
Distortion  
Less than 2% (T.H.D at 1 kHz  
Y/C delay  
15 ns or less  
reference level2))  
Wow and flutter DVW-A500/1 and 500/1: Less  
than 0.2% rms  
K factor (2T Pulse)  
1% or less  
Output SCH phase  
DVW-A500P/1 and 500P/1: Less  
than 0.2% (DIN 45507 weighted)  
Based upon RS-170A/CCIR  
R.624-3  
Digital audio (CH-1 to CH-4)  
Betacam SP playback (for DVW-A500/1  
and A500P/1 only)  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz (synchronized with video)  
20 bits/sample  
Wow and flutter Below measurable level  
Video  
DVW-A500/1  
Quantization  
Metal Tape  
30 Hz to 4.5 MHz 30 Hz to 4.1 MHz  
+0.5 dB/–3.0 dB  
+0.5 dB/–6.0 dB  
Bandwidth R-Y/B-Y 30 Hz to 1.5 MHz 30 Hz to 1.5 MHz  
Oxide Tape  
Headroom  
Emphasis  
20 dB (or 18 dB selectable)  
T1=50 µs, T2=15 µs (on/off  
selectable in recording mode)  
Bandwidth Y  
+0.5 dB/–3.0 dB  
+0.5 dB/–3.0 dB  
48 dB or more  
45 dB or more  
3% or less  
Analog input to output  
A/D, D/A quantization  
18 bits/sample  
Frequency response  
S/N Ratio Y  
51 dB or more  
S/N Ratio R-Y/B-Y 48 dB or more  
K factor (2T pulse) 2% or less  
LF non-linearity Y  
3% or less  
4% or less  
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/–1.0 dB  
(0 dB at 1 kHz)  
LF non-linearity  
R-Y/B-Y  
Dynamic range  
Distortion  
More than 95 dB (at 1 kHz,  
emphasis on)  
Less than 0.05% (at 1 kHz,  
emphasis on, reference level2))  
Less than –80 dB (at 1 kHz,  
between any two channels)  
Y/C delay  
20 ns or less  
DVW-A500P/1  
Metal Tape  
25 Hz to 5.5 MHz 25 Hz to 4.0 MHz  
+0.5 dB/–3.0 dB +0.5 dB/–6.0 dB  
Bandwidth R-Y/B-Y 25 Hz to 2.0 MHz 25 Hz to 1.5 MHz  
Oxide Tape  
Crosstalk  
Bandwidth Y  
+0.5 dB/–3.0 dB  
+0.5 dB/–3.0 dB  
46 dB or more  
45 dB or more  
3% or less  
S/N Ratio Y  
48 dB or more  
S/N Ratio R-Y/B-Y 48 dB or more  
K factor (2T pulse) 1.5% or less  
LF non-linearity Y  
3% or less  
4% or less  
LF non-linearity  
R-Y/B-Y  
Y/C delay  
20 ns or less  
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1) measured in video setup 0% mode for the BKDW-505 as  
well.  
2) Reference level: + 4 dBm  
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Audio  
Processor adjustment range  
DVW-A500/1  
LNG  
Metal Tape  
Oxide Tape  
Video level  
Chroma level  
Setup/Black level ±30 IRE/±210 mV  
±3 dB/–to +3 dB selectable  
±3 dB/–to +3 dB selectable  
Frequency  
50 Hz to 15 kHz  
±3.0 dB  
50 Hz to 15 kHz  
+1.0 dB/–2.0 dB  
response (at 10 dB  
below refernce  
levela))  
Y/C delay  
±100 ns (in Betacam playback on  
DVW-A500/1 and A500P/1)  
±30°  
Sync: ±15 µs  
SC: ±200 ns  
S/N Ratio (at 3%  
distortional level)  
More than 72 dB More than 50 dB  
(Dolby NR off)  
Chroma phase  
System phase  
Distortion (T.H.D at Less than 1%  
1 kHz reference  
Less than 2%  
levela))  
Wow and flutter  
Less than 0.1% rms  
Input connectors  
AFM  
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/–2.0 dB  
Frequency  
response (at  
SERIAL V/A INPUT  
reference levela))  
BNC (1 with active through out)  
Serial digital (270 Mbits/s)  
SMPTE 259M/CCIR 656-III  
S/N Ratio (at 3%  
distortional level)  
More than 85 dB  
Less than 0.5%  
Distortion (T.H.D at  
1 kHz reference  
levela))  
ANALOG I/O VIDEO INPUT  
REF.VIDEO: BNC (2 in loop through  
connection)  
a) Reference level: + 4 dBm  
Black burst or composite sync  
0.3 Vp-p, 75 , Sync negative  
COMPONENT:BNC (3 for 1 set)  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , Sync negative  
R-Y/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 , with  
100% color bar for DVW-  
A500P/1 and 500P/1 and with  
100% or 75% color bar  
DVW-A500P  
LNG  
Metal Tape  
Oxide Tape  
Frequency  
50 Hz to 15 kHz  
±3.0 dB  
50 Hz to 15 kHz  
+1.0 dB/–2.0 dB  
response (at 20dB  
below peak levela))  
S/N Ratio (CCIR  
468-3 weighted, at  
3% distortional  
level)  
More than 68 dB More than 62 dB  
selectable for  
DVW-A500/1 and 500/1  
COMPOSITE:  
BNC (2 in loop through  
connection) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , Sync  
negative (with optional BKDW-  
505/506)  
Distortion (T.H.D at Less than 1%  
1 kHz reference  
Less than 2%  
levela))  
Wow and flutter  
(DIN 45507  
weighted)  
Less than 0.1%  
AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU) CH-1/2, CH-3/4  
XLR, 3-pin, female (2)  
AES/EBU format, balanced  
AUDIO INPUT CH-1/2/3/4/CUE  
XLR, 3-pin, female (5)  
AFM  
Frequency  
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/–2.0 dB  
response (at  
reference levela))  
LOW OFF: –60 dBu, high  
impedance, balanced  
S/N Ratio (at 3%  
distortional level)  
More than 72 dB (CCIR 468-3  
weighted)  
HIGH OFF: +4 dBu, high  
impedance, balanced  
HIGH ON: +4 dBm,600 Ω  
termination, balanced  
Distortion (T.H.D at  
1kHz reference  
levela))  
Less than 0.5%  
a) Reference level: +4 dBm  
TIME CODE IN XLR, 3-pin, female (1)  
0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k, balanced  
b) Peak level: +8 dB above reference level  
Unless otherwise specified, all values in the above table  
were obtained by measuring analog output signals with  
Dolby noise reduction circuitry on.  
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Specifications  
Output connectors  
Accessories supplied  
SERIAL V/A OUTPUT  
AC power cord (1)  
BNC (4 including 1 for character  
superimpose)  
PSW 4 × 16 screws for rack mounting (4)  
Operation Manual (1)  
Serial digital (270 Mbits/s)  
SMPTE 259M/CCIR 656-III  
ANALOG I/O VIDEO OUTPUT  
COMPONENT:BNC (3 for 1 set)  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 , Sync negative  
Installation Manual (1)  
Installation and Maintenance Manual (1)  
Maintenance Manual Part 1 (1)  
Optional accessories  
R-Y/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 , with  
100% color bar for DVW-  
A500P/1 and 500P/1 and with  
100% or 75% color bar  
BKDW-505/506 Analog Composite Decoder Board  
(NTSC/PAL)  
BKDW-507  
BKDW-509  
BKDW-514  
BVR-50/50P  
RMM-110  
ECD-3C/10C/30C AES/EBU Digital Audio Cable  
RCC-5G  
BCT-5CLN  
Audio Program Play Board  
Parallel (50P) Interface Kit  
Control Panel  
TBC Remote Controller  
Rack Mount Adaptor  
selectable for DVW-A500/1 and  
500/1  
COMPOSITE: BNC (3 including 1 for character  
superimpose)  
1 Vp-p, 75 , Sync negative  
AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU) CH-1/2, CH-3/4  
XLR, 3-pin, male (2)  
AES/EBU format, balanced  
AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/2/3/4/CUE  
XLR, 3-pin, male (5)  
9-pin Remote Control Cable  
Cleaning Cassette Tape  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
+4 dBm at 600 load, low  
impedance, balanced  
TIME CODE OUT  
XLR, 3-pin, male (1)  
2.2 Vp-p at 600 load, low  
impedance, balanced  
PHONES  
JM-60 stereo phone jack  
to –12 dBu at 8 load,  
unbalanced  
Remote connectors  
CONTROL PANEL  
D-sub 15-pin, female  
D-sub 9-pin, female  
REMOTE 1-OUT D-sub 9-pin, female  
REMOTE 1-IN  
RS-232C  
D-sub 25-pin, female  
VIDEO CONTROL  
D-sub 15-pin, male (for optional  
BVR-50/50P)  
REMOTE PARALLEL I/O (50P)  
D-sub 50-pin, female (with  
optional BKDW-509)  
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Glossary  
AES/EBU format  
Component video signal  
Emphasis  
A standard format for the transfer of  
digital audio signals. In this format, two  
audio signals can be input/output through  
one XLR-type connector.  
A video signal that consists of a luminance  
signal (Y) and two chrominance (color-  
difference) signals (R-Y, B-Y).  
Emphasizing the high frequencies of a  
signal before processing (pre-emphasis)  
and de-emphasizing those high frequencies  
before output (de-emphasis). This reduces  
deterioration of the signal-to-noise ratio in  
the high frequency range.  
Composite video signal  
Assemble editing  
A signal that consists of video (luminance  
and color sub carrier), sync (horizontal and  
vertical), and color burst signals.  
An edit mode for adding new scenes to the  
end of previously recorded scenes. In this  
mode, all video, audio, and control signals  
are newly recorded. Though the result is  
the coexistence of two different CTL  
signals on the tape, continuity of CTL  
signals at the edit points is maintained  
electrically.  
Insert editing  
An edit mode for inserting new scenes into  
the middle of previously recorded scenes.  
In this mode, only video and audio signals  
can be recorded separately. The VTR uses  
the prerecorded CTL signals on the tape to  
control tape travel. Therefore, before  
editing can be done in this mode, CTL  
signals must be recorded over the entire  
length of the tape.  
Condensation  
Moisture that collects on the head drum of  
the tape transport mechanism, causing  
damage to the tape and malfunction of the  
VTR.  
Backspace editing  
CONFI (confidence) heads  
Also called phase matching. During  
backspace editing, the VTR automatically  
rewinds the tape a few seconds after  
recording of a scene has been completed.  
This allows the tape to attain a stable  
speed before the start of recording of the  
next scene, thus maintaining signal  
continuity during editing.  
Confidence heads are additional heads that  
play back signals currently being recorded.  
A VTR with the CONFI heads allows you  
to verify that the audio and video signals  
are being recorded correctly.  
Longitudinal time code  
See LTC.  
LTC  
CTL  
Abbreviation for Longitudinal Time Code.  
This is the time code recorded onto a  
longitudinal track of the tape. During the  
playback of still pictures, LTC cannnot be  
read since the tape is not moving. During  
slow playback, the LTC output is so small  
that it may not be read correctly,  
depending on the playback speed.  
See also VITC.  
Abbreviation for control signal. A pulse  
signal that can be counted, to determine  
the number of frames, and therefore the  
tape’s running time. Used mainly for  
adjusting the tracking position of video  
heads, and to achieve time code continuity  
during continuous recording. This signal is  
recorded on a longitudinal tape track.  
Bridging connection  
A connection that allows a signal input to  
an input terminal to pass throuth the unit  
and exit from an output terminal for input  
to a third piece of equipment.  
Capstan  
A drive mechanism that moves the tape at  
a specified speed. Its rotation is normally  
synchronized with a reference sync signal.  
Cue point  
Luminance signal  
A signal that determines the brightness of  
the picture. Also called the Y signal.  
A point used to mark the beginning of a  
section of tape so that it can be located for  
later playback or editing.  
Color frame  
Non-drop frame mode  
A color subcarrier phase having one cycle  
that consists of two frames (four fields) in  
the NTSC format and four frames (eight  
fields) in the PAL format.  
Drop frame mode  
A mode of advancing the time code in  
such a way that the difference in frame  
values between real time and the time code  
is neglected. Using this mode produces a  
difference of approximately 86 seconds  
per day between real time and the time  
code, which causes problems when editing  
programs in units of seconds using the  
number of frames as a refernce.  
In the NTSC system, the actual number of  
frames per second is approximately 29.97,  
while the time code value advances one  
second every 30 frames. In drop frame  
mode, the time code is advaced in such a  
way that this difference in the value  
between real time and the time codes is  
corrected. Specifically, two frames are  
skipped at the beginning of each minute,  
except for every tenth minute, so that the  
frame value for time codes matches that  
for real time.  
Color frame locking  
A procedure in which the time code frame  
value is set to an odd number for the first  
and second color fields, and to an even  
number for the third and fourth color  
fields.  
See also Drop frame mode.  
Preroll  
Color framing  
The rewinding of a video tape in the player  
or recorder VTR by a certain length before  
an edit point, allowing the tape to attain a  
stable speed at the edit point and  
synchronization with the other video tape  
during editing.  
A method used by the VTR to maintain  
continuity of the color subcarrier phase  
between each two-frame cycle (NTSC) or  
four-frame cycle (PAL) to avoid picture  
fluctuation at edit points.  
See also Non-drop frame mode.  
E-E mode  
Abbreviation for Electric-to-Electric  
mode. Input signals are passed through the  
recorder’s electronics and output through  
the output connectors. This mode is used  
for confirming input signals or adjusting  
the input level.  
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Reference video signal  
User bits  
A video signal containing a sync signal or  
sync and burst signal, used as a reference  
for synchronizing video equipment.  
A recordable 32-bit section in each time  
code on a video tape for recording such  
information as the recording year, month,  
and day, and the tape or program ID  
number.  
Servolocking  
The locking of the phase and speed of a  
VTR’s head drum rotation and tape  
transport to a reference signal during  
recording and playback.  
Vertical interval time code  
See VITC.  
VITC  
Standby-off mode  
Abbreviation for Vertical Interval Time  
Code. This is a time code recorded on a  
video signal track during the vertical  
blanking interval. It can be read correctly  
even during slow or still picture playback.  
See also LTC.  
A mode in which head drum rotation is  
stopped and tape tension is released, and  
thus the VTR is not ready for immediate  
recording and playback. This mode  
alleviates the tape and video heads from  
wear or damage.  
Standby-on mode  
A mode in which the head drum rotates  
with the tape wrapped around it, and thus  
the VTR is ready for immediate recording  
or playback. The VTR enters standby-off  
mode after remaining in standby-on mode  
for a specified length of time to prevent  
wear or damage to the tape and video  
heads.  
Time code  
A digital signal recorded on the video tape  
that supplies information such as hour,  
minute, second and frame number for each  
frame to facilitate the setting of edit points  
or searching for specific scenes on the  
tape. There are two types of time codes:  
SMPTE (for the NTSC color system) and  
EBU (for the PAL/SECAM color system);  
and two time code recording formats:  
longitudinal time code (LTC) and vertical  
time code (VITC).  
Tracking  
The synchronizing of the head drum  
rotation phase and tape transport phase  
during playback and recording. Tracking  
is adjusted to eliminate picture instability  
when playing back material recorded on  
another VTR.  
Unloading  
Also called “unthreading.” A process by  
which the VTR winds the tape back into  
the cassette case and ejects the cassette  
from the slot. Normally, the VTR  
automatically unloads the cassette when  
you press the EJECT button.  
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Menu List  
Items in the VTR SETUP menu are divided into  
categories according to type of setting they perform.  
Descriptions on each item are given below:  
• Items related to the hours meter (Hs)  
• Items related to VTR operations (000s)  
• Items related to operation panels (100s)  
• Items related to remote interface (200s)  
• Items related to editing (300s)  
• Items related to the time code generator (600s)  
• Items related to the video control (700s)  
• Items related to the audio control (800s)  
• Items related to digital process (900s)  
• Items set by switches on models DVW-A500, A500P,  
500, 500P (Ks)  
For details on the VTR SETUP menu, refer to “4-7-1 VTR  
SETUP Menu” on page 4-40.  
• Items related to prerolling (400s)  
• Items related to recording protection (500s)  
Items Related to the Hours Meter (Hs)  
Item number  
Item  
Function  
H01  
OPERATION  
HOURS  
Displays the total number of hours that the VTR has been turned on and operated.  
H02  
H03  
Displays the total number of hours that the drum has rotated with tape threaded.  
DRUM RUNNING  
HOURS  
TAPE RUNNING  
HOURS  
Displays the total number of hours that the VTR has been in playback, fast-  
forwarding, rewinding, jog, shuttle, variable speed, and edit modes. (Does not include  
still mode.)  
H04  
H12  
THREADING  
COUNTER  
Displays the total number of threadings and unthreadings.  
DRUM RUNNING  
HOURS  
(resettable)  
Displays the total number of hours that the drum has run with tape threaded since  
last reset. Use this information as a guide for head-drum replacements.  
For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual Part 1 (for use by qualified service  
personnel only).  
H13  
H14  
TAPE RUNNING  
HOURS  
(resettable)  
Displays the total number of hours that the VTR has been in playback, jog, shuttle and  
variable speed modes since last reset. (Does not include stop and still modes.) Use  
this information as a guide for replacing the fixed head and pinch rollers.  
For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual Part 1 (for use by qualified service  
personnel only).  
THREADING  
COUNTER  
(resettable)  
Displays the total number of threadings and unthreadings since last reset.  
For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual Part 1 (for use by qualified service  
personnel only).  
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Menu List  
Items Related to VTR Operations (000s)  
The values enclosed in a box are factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
0 sec  
l
[5 sec]  
00  
l
[05]  
001  
PREROLL TIME  
Selects the preroll time. A preroll time of 0 to 30 seconds  
can be selected. Though generally set to 3 seconds or  
longer, preroll time of 5 seconds or longer would be  
recommended for phase synchronization by an edit  
controller.  
l
l
30  
30 sec  
002  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
CHARACTER  
H-POSITION  
00 00  
Sets the horizontal screen position of the superimposed  
characters output from the SERIAL V/A OUTPUT 4(SUPER)  
or COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 3(SUPER) connector. A  
hexadecimal value of 00 indicates the far left of the screen,  
and 24 (decimal 36) the far right. Increasing the value moves  
the starting position to the right.  
l
[14] [14]  
l
l
l
24 24  
CHARACTER  
H-POSITION  
00 00  
Sets the horizontal screen position of the superimposed  
characters output from the SERIAL V/A OUTPUT 4(SUPER)  
or VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE 3(SUPER) connector. A  
hexadecimal value of 00 indicates the far left of the screen,  
and 22 (decimal 34) the far right. Increasing the value  
moves the starting position to the right.  
002  
l
[12] [12]  
l
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
l
l
22 22  
CHARACTER  
V-POSITION  
00 00  
003  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
Sets the vertical screen position of the first line of  
l
l
[56] [56]  
superimposed characters output from the SERIAL V/A  
output 4(SUPER) or VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE  
3(SUPER) connector. A hexadecimal value of 00 indicates  
the top of the screen, and 6A (decimal 87) the bottom.  
Increasing the value lowers the position of the characters.  
l
l
6A 6A  
CHARACTER  
V-POSITION  
00 00  
003  
Sets the vertical screen position of the first line of  
l
l
[6A] [6A]  
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
superimposed characters output from the SERIAL V/A  
OUTPUT 4(SUPER) or VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE  
3(SUPER) connector. A hexadecimal value of 00 indicates  
the top of the screen, and 6F (decimal 111) the bottom.  
Increasing the value lowers the position of the characters.  
l
l
81 81  
[0]  
[on]  
SYNCHRONIZE  
004  
005  
Specifies phase synchronization of the two VTRs in phase  
synchronization, when the units are connected with a 9-pin  
remote cable with an editing system with this unit as the edit  
controller.  
0: Operates in phase synchronization  
1: Does not operate in phase synchronization  
off  
1
DISPLAY  
INFORMATION  
SELECT  
[time data status]  
&
[0]  
1
2
Determines the information to be displayed as  
superimposed characters output from the SERIAL V/A  
OUTPUT 4(SUPER) or VIDEO OUTPUT COMPOSITE  
3(SUPER) connector.  
0: Time counter display information and VTR status.  
1: Time counter display information and user bits.  
2: Time counter display information and CTL.  
3: Time counter display information and time code (LTC or  
VITC).  
time data & UB  
time data & CTL  
time data & time  
data  
time data only  
replay indicate  
3
4
5
4: Time code (LTC or VITC) only.  
5: “R” (replay) is displayed during DT playback mode.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
006  
LOCAL FUNCTION  
ENABLE  
Selects which buttons on the control panel are enabled,  
when this unit is in the remote control mode.  
0: All switches and buttons are disabled.  
0
[1] [stop&eject]  
all disable  
2
all enable  
1: Only the STOP and EJECT buttons are enabled.  
2: All switches and buttons except the RECORDER button  
and PLAYER button are enabled.  
[+/–12H]  
24H  
TAPE TIMER  
DISPLAY  
[0]  
1
Determines whether the CTL counter displays a 12-hour or  
24-hour clock.  
0: 12-hour clock  
1: 24-hour clock  
007  
008  
[recorder only]  
auto switch  
MONITORING  
SELECTION FOR  
VTR-TO-VTR  
EDIT  
[0]  
1
In two-VTR editing system when only one monitor is  
connected to the recorder, selects whether the recorder  
automatically changes to E-E mode and outputs the player’s  
playback signal on the monitor whenever the recorder’s  
PLAYER button is pressed.  
0: The recorder does not change to E-E mode.  
1: The recorder change to E-E mode to and outputs the  
playback signal of the player.  
009  
011  
012  
CHARACTER  
TYPE  
[0] [white]  
Determines the type of superimposed characters output from  
the SERIAL V/A OUTPUT 4(SUPER) or VIDEO OUTPUT  
COMPOSITE 3(SUPER) connector.  
0: White letters on a black background  
1: Black letters on a white background  
2: White outline letters  
1
2
3
black  
W/out  
B/out  
3: Black outline letters  
[01] [×1]  
02 × 2  
03 × 3  
04 × 4  
Determines the vertical size of superimposed characters  
output from the SERIAL V/A OUTPUT 4(SUPER) or VIDEO  
OUTPUT COMPOSITE 3(SUPER) connector.  
01: Standard size  
02: Two times standard size  
03: Three times standard size  
CHARACTER  
V-SIZE  
CONDITION  
04: Four times standard size  
CONDITION  
DISPLAY ON  
VIDEO  
[0] [disable]  
1
Determines whether or not to include the display of the  
channel condition with the superimposed characters.  
0: Does not display the condition.  
enable  
MONITOR  
1: Displays the condition.  
How the channel condition display format:  
The condition is displayed below the timer or status line of  
the characters. (The entire area for displaying the condition  
is blank when an analog tape is inserted.)  
Example: V––– A–––  
The four characters following “V” indicate the condition of  
each video channel from Ach to Dch of the rotary head.  
The four characters following “A” indicate the condition of  
each audio channel from Ach to Dch of the rotary head.  
Character pattern  
(Space): The condition is not indicated on the front panel  
(STBY OFF, etc.).  
– : The condition is good (the green indicator lights up).  
* : The condition is less than good (the yellow indicator  
lights up).  
p : The condition is bad (the red indicator lights up).  
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Items Related to Operation Panels (100s)  
The values enclosed in a box one factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
[0]  
1
Determines how the unit is set to search mode.  
0: The unit enters search mode when you rotate the search  
dial in all modes except recording and edit modes.  
1: The unit enters search mode when you press the  
SHUTTLE, JOG or VAR button.  
101  
[dial direct]  
via search key  
SELECTION  
FOR SEARCH  
DIAL ENABLE  
Selects the maximum analog Betacam tape speed in  
search mode.  
MAXIMUM TAPE  
SPEED  
[0]  
1
2
102  
(DVW-A500/1)  
[ 35]  
×
×35 (shuttle ×24)  
×24  
Note  
The maximum digital Betacam tape speed in search mode  
is 50 times normal tape speed no matter what this setting is.  
0: 35 times normal tape speed in shuttle mode using the  
search dial and during fast forward and rewind.  
1: 35 times normal tape speed during fast forward and  
rewind. 24 times normal tape speed in shuttle mode  
using the search dial.  
2: 24 times normal tape speed in shuttle mode using the  
search dial and during fast forward and rewind.  
102  
MAXIMUM TAPE  
(DVW-A500P/1) SPEED  
[0] [×42]  
Selects the maximum analog Betacam tape speed in  
search mode.  
1
2
×42 (shuttle ×24)  
×24  
Note  
The maximum digital Betacam tape speed in search mode  
is 50 times normal tape speed no matter what this setting is.  
0: 42 times normal tape speed in shuttle mode using the  
search dial and during fast forward and rewind.  
1: 42 times normal tape speed is the maximum tape speed  
during fast forward and rewind. 24 times normal tape  
speed in shuttle mode using the search dial.  
2: 24 times normal tape speed in shuttle mode using the  
search dial and during fast forward and rewind.  
AUDIO SELECTED [0]  
103  
(DVW-A500/1  
and A500P/1)  
[manual]  
auto AFM/LNG  
select  
Selects the audio signal output to the MONITOR OUTPUT  
connectors.  
0: The audio signal selected by the AUDIO INPUT/  
MONITOR SELECT buttons on the upper control panel  
or the[F9](MON-L SEL) or [F10](MON-R SEL) button in  
the PF2 menu factory setting) is output to the MONITOR  
OUTPUT connectors.  
LINE OUT  
1
2
auto LNG select  
1: The AFM audio (CH-3 and CH-4) is selected during  
metal tape playback. The LNG audio (CH-1 and CH-2) is  
selected during oxide tape playback. Signal output is in  
stereo.  
2: The audio signal selected by the AUDIO INPUT  
MONITOR SELECT buttons on the upper control panel  
or the [F9] (MON-L SEL) or [F10] (MON-R SEL) button in  
the PF2 menu (factory setting) is output to the MONITOR  
OUTPUT connectors. When the AFM audio is selected,  
the LNG audio is output to the MONITOR OUTPUT  
connector automatically when the variable speed  
playback mode is activated.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
[00]  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
104  
AUDIO MUTING  
TIME  
[off]  
Selects the audio muting duration when the unit is changed  
to playback mode from still-picture mode while the VTR is in  
stop mode or search mode.  
The audio muting duration can be set in a range of 0  
second (muting off) to 1.0 second, in 0.1 second steps.  
0.1 sec  
0.2 sec  
0.3 sec  
0.4 sec  
0.5 sec  
0.6 sec  
0.7 sec  
0.8 sec  
09 0.9 sec  
10  
1.0 sec  
off  
[on]  
REFERENCE  
SYSTEM ALARM  
0
[1]  
Specifies whether or not to display a warning is output when  
the video/audio reference signal selected by the [F2] (OUT  
REF) button in the PF1 menu (factory setting) is not  
supplied or is out of phase with the input video signal.  
0: No warning is displayed.  
105  
1: Warning is displayed by a flashing STOP button.  
[0]  
1
2
106  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
CAPSTAN LOCK  
Selects the capstan servo lock mode.  
[switch select]  
2FLD  
4FLD  
0: The capstan servo lock mode is determined by the ALT/  
[F5] (CAP LOCK) button menu on the lower control panel  
while in the HOME menu.  
1: The capstan servo locks every 2FLD (two fields)  
regardless of the setting of the ALT/[F5] (CAP LOCK)  
button setting on the lower control panel while in the  
HOME menu.  
2: The capstan servo locks every 4FLD (four fields)  
regardless of the ALT/[F5] (CAP LOCK) button setting on  
the lower control panel while in the HOME menu.  
106  
CAPSTAN LOCK  
Selects the capstan servo lock mode.  
[0] [switch select]  
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
0: The capstan servo lock mode is determined by the ALT/  
[F5] (CAP LOCK) button on the lower control panel while  
in the HOME menu.  
1
2
3
2FLD  
4FLD  
8FLD  
1: The capstan servo locks every 2FLD (two fields)  
regardless of the ALT/[F5] (CAP LOCK) button setting on  
the lower control panel while in the HOME menu.  
2: The capstan servo locks every 4FLD (four fields)  
regardless of the ALT/[F5] (CAP LOCK) button setting on  
the lower control panel while in the HOME menu.  
3: The capstan servo locks every 8FLD (eight fields)  
regardless of the ALT/[F5] (CAP LOCK) button setting on  
the lower control panel while in the HOME menu.  
107  
108  
REC INHIBIT  
LAMP FLASHING  
[0]  
1
Specifies whether the REC INHIBIT indicator lights or  
flashes, when the ALT/[F1] (REC INH) button on the lower  
control panel is set to off while in the HOME menu and the  
REC inhibit plug on the back side of a cassette tape is  
pressed down.  
0: The REC INHIBIT indicator lights up.  
1: The REC INHIBIT indicator flashes.  
[off]  
on  
AUTO EE SELECT [0]  
Selects the modes in which the unit automatically changes  
to E-E mode, for both audio and video signals, when a  
digital cassette tape is inserted and the ALT/[F2] (PB/EE)  
button in the HOME menu on the lower control panel is set  
to PB/EE.  
[stop/f.fwd/rew]  
stop  
1
The unit changes to PB mode at all times when an analog  
Betacam cassette tape is inserted, no matter what this  
setting is.  
0: Changes to E-E mode in stop/eject/fast forward/rewind  
modes.  
1: Changes to E-E in stop/eject modes.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
109  
FORCED EE  
WHEN TAPE  
UNTHREAD  
[on]  
off  
Specifies whether the unit automatically changes to PB/EE  
mode whenever PB/EE is selected with the ALT/[F2] (PB/  
EE) button on the lower control panel during tape threading  
and unthreading modes and when tape is not inserted.  
0: The ALT/[F2] (PB/EE) button in the HOME menu does  
not control the PB/EE mode.  
[0]  
1
(The E-E mode signal is output at all times.)  
1: The ALT/[F2] (PB/EE) button in the HOME menu controls  
the PB/EE mode.  
Specifies whether program play mode is enabled or not.  
0: Program play mode is disabled.  
111  
[0] [disable]  
enable  
PROGRAM  
PLAY  
1
1: Program play mode is enabled.  
PHASE LOCK IN  
VARIABLE × 3  
[0] [off]  
on  
Specifies whether the capstan phase servo is locked during  
the variable-speed mode of 3 times normal speed.  
0: Capstan phase servo is not locked during the variable-  
speed mode of 3 times normal speed.  
115  
(DVW-A500/1  
and A500P/1)  
1
1: Capstan phase servo is locked during the variable-speed  
mode of 3 times normal speed.  
JOG DIAL  
RESPONSE  
[0] [TYPE 1]  
Selects the tape speed (VTR command) characteristics for  
search dial rotation.  
0: Tape speed changes linearly in a range of –1 to +1 times  
normal tape speed.  
116  
1
2
TYPE 2  
TYPE 3  
1: Tape speed changes in a range of –3 to +3 times normal  
tape speed as shown below in TYPE 2. (Tape speed  
does not change when the search dial is within a range  
of ±1 times normal tape speed.)  
2: Tape speed changes linearly in a range of –3 to +3 times  
normal tape speed as shown below in TYPE 3.  
TYPE2  
TYPE3  
speed  
FWD  
speed  
FWD  
+3  
+1  
+3  
RVS  
FWD RVS  
rotation  
FWD  
rotation  
-1  
-3  
-3  
RVS  
RVS  
(
[sw selection EXT ]  
parallel control  
)
Specifies which control panel is enabled when the  
CONTROL PANEL switch on the system setup panel is set  
to ‘EXT’.  
117  
CONTROL  
PANEL  
SELECTION  
[0]  
1
0: Only the control panel that is connected to the external  
control connector on the connector panel is enabled.  
1: Both the control panel of this unit and the equipment  
connected to the external control connector on the  
connector panel are enabled.  
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Item  
Settable range  
Function  
118  
KEY INHIBIT  
SWITCH  
EFFECTIVE AREA  
The enabling or disabling of switches and buttons can be  
independently specified through each of the following sub-  
items when the [F1] (KEY INH) button on the lower control  
panel is set to “on” while in the PANEL SETUP menu.  
Sub Item  
[0]  
1
Specifies whether the REMOTE1 (9P) and REMOTE2 (50P)  
button on the upper control panel are enabled or not.  
0: REMOTE1/REMOTE2 buttons are disabled.  
1: REMOTE1/REMOTE2 buttons are enabled.  
1
REMOTE  
SELECT  
[disable]  
enable  
2
3
MON/INPUT  
SEL  
[disable]  
enable  
Specifies whether the INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons  
on the upper control panel are enabled or not.  
0: INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons are disabled.  
1: INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons are enabled.  
[0]  
1
[0]  
1
2
CONTROL  
PANEL  
[disable]  
edit  
enable  
Specifies which switches and buttons on the control panel  
of this unit and the external control panel connected to this  
unit are enabled.  
0: All switches and buttons are disabled.  
1: The switches and buttons related to editing function are  
disabled.  
2: All switches and buttons are enabled.  
(
[off –1 to +3 ]  
on ( 0 to +1)  
)
[0]  
1
119  
VARIABLE SPEED  
LIMIT IN KEY  
PANEL CONTROL  
Sets the the tape speed range during variable-speed (VAR)  
playback on the control panel of this unit.  
0: The range of the tape speed is –1 to +3 times normal  
speed.  
1: The range of the tape speed is 0 to +1 time normal  
speed.  
CTL LOCK IN  
VAR/SHTL  
[0] [off]  
1
CTL locks the tape transport during variable-speed  
–1/–0.5/0.5/1.0/2.0 playback or shuttle playback.  
120  
121  
0: CTL does not lock.  
1: CTL locks the tape transport at speeds of –1, –0.5, 0.5,  
1.0, and 2.0 times normal speed.  
DT MODE  
[field]  
frame (0 to +2)  
Sets the DT operation mode.  
0: Field playback (Field DT mode).  
[0]  
1
1: Enters the frame playback mode (frame DT mode) when  
the tape speed is 0 to +2 times normal speed.  
122  
(DVW-A500/1  
and A500P/1)  
AUTO EE WITH  
ANALOG TAPE  
(VIDEO ONLY)  
[0] [disable]  
enable  
As in the case of digital tape insertion (Item 108), the VTR  
automatically changes to E-E mode from a VTR mode  
(F.FWD, REW, STOP, etc) when an analog tape is inserted.  
The change to E-E mode is only for video signals.  
MUTE mode for audio signals.  
1
0: The unit stays in playback mode when an analog tape is  
inserted.  
1: Item 108 is effective even when an analog tape is  
inserted.  
For details on item 108, refer to page A-11.  
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Items Related to Remote Interface (200s)  
The values enclosed in a box are factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
[0]  
1
Specifies whether two or more VTRs run in parallel as  
they are synchronized or not.  
201  
[disable]  
enable  
PARA RUN  
0: Two or more VTRs are not synchronized.  
1: Two or more VTRs are synchronized.  
Note  
To synchronized two or more VTRs in parallel, set the  
item 201 in all VTRs to “1”.  
[0] [8F]  
1
CF FLAG REPLY  
202  
Selects the field when the color frame lock is set to “1” in  
the status data that is returned to the REMOTE1-IN (9P)  
connector on the connector panel.  
0: Field 8  
4F or 8F  
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1only)  
1: Field 4 or 8  
208  
209  
[0]  
PROTOCOL FOR  
REMOTE 1  
[SONY 9 pin protocol] Selects the type of the communication protocol for the  
REMOTE1 (9P) connector on the connector panel.  
0: SONY 9 pin protocol  
1: EBU-SMPTE bus protocol  
ESBUS  
AUTO selection  
1
2
2: EBU-SMPTE bus and SONY 9 pin protocols are  
automatically selected.  
ES BUS ADDRESS  
[8280] [8280]  
I
82FE 82FE  
8380 8380  
Allocates the bus for the ES BUS protocol when it is used  
as the communication protocol for the REMOTE1  
connector.  
I
I
I
83FE 83FE  
8480 8480  
I
I
84FE 84FE  
I
I
I
I
FF80 FF80  
(Only even data are shown.)  
I
I
FFFE FFFE  
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Items Related to Editing (300s)  
The values enclosed in a box are factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
301  
VAR SPEED  
RANGE FOR  
SYNCHRONIZATION  
Specifies the variable tape speed range when the variable  
speed playback is executed by a remote control unit  
connected to the REMOTE1 IN (9P) connector.  
0 :1 to +3 times normal tape speed  
[–1 to +3]  
–1.15 to +3.45  
[0]  
1
1 :1.15 to +3.45 times normal tape speed  
Note  
When an editing control unit such as BVE-9000 is  
connected for DT editing, select “1”.  
When “1” is selected and the DT playback at a speed  
exceeding –1 to +3 times nomal tape speed is attempted  
during analog Betacam playback, the bottom of the picture  
may partially disappear. This is not a malfunction.  
302  
[deceleration]  
acceleration  
(DVW-A500/1 and  
500/1)  
deceleration  
[acceleration]  
(DVW-A500P/1 and  
500P/1)  
CAPSTAN  
RE-LOCKING  
DIRECTION  
Specifies whether capstan servo is re-locked in  
deceleration mode or acceleration mode when the ALT/[F5]  
(CAP LOCK) button in the HOME menu is set to 4FD  
(DVW-A500/1 and 500/1) or 4FD or 8FD (DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1) .  
0 : Capstan servo re-locks in deceleration mode.  
1 : Capstan servo re-locks in acceleration mode.  
[0]  
1
0
[1]  
304  
305  
Specifies the timing for the start of editing in an edit mode.  
0 :Tape editing starts from field 1 and ends at field 2.  
1 :Tape editing starts from field 2 and ends at field 1.  
2 :Tape editing is carried out according to the timing of  
commands.  
EDIT FIELD  
SELECT  
[0]  
1
2
[1F]  
2F  
1F/2F  
SYNC GRADE  
[0] [accurate]  
rough  
Specifies the editing accuracy when performing editing in  
phase-synchronized mode when the item 004 is set to “0”.  
0 :Editing accuracy of ±0 frame  
1
1 :Editing accuracy of ±1 frame  
For details on item 004, refer to page A-8.  
306  
DMC INITIAL  
SPEED  
[00] [manual]  
01 play  
02 still  
03 +0.03  
04 +0.1  
05 +0.2  
06 +0.5  
07 +1  
Specifies the initial tape speed that is set automatically  
during DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) editing.  
00 : The initial tape speed is determined by the rotation  
angle of the search dial.  
01 : Normal playback speed  
02 : Tape is stopped.  
03 to 13 : The initial tape speed is the selected search  
speed.  
08 +2  
09 –0.03  
10 –0.1  
11 –0.2  
12 –0.5  
13 –1  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
Specifies the action taken when an edit point is incorrectly  
set.  
307  
[0]  
1
2
[manual]  
neg & excess  
neg  
AUTO-DELETION  
FOR  
INCONSISTENT  
DATA  
0 :a warning message is output on the display on the lower  
control panel. Delete manually the unnecessary edit  
points or correct the erroneous edit point manually.  
1 :When an incorrect edit point is set, (i.e., an OUT point  
located before an IN point, or AUDIO OUT point before  
AUDIO IN point) the previously set edit point is deleted  
automatically.  
When excessive edit points are set, the previously set  
edit point is deleted automatically.  
2 :When an incorrect edit point is set (i.e., an OUT point  
located before an IN point, or AUDIO OUT point located  
before AUDIO IN point) the previously set edit point is  
deleted automatically.  
When excessive edit points are set, a warning message  
appears in the display on the lower control panel.  
Note  
Editing is not performed on the VTR while a warning  
message aprears in the display.  
[0]  
1
2
SELECTION OF  
STD/NON-STD  
FOR COMPOSITE  
VIDEO IN  
[auto]  
forced STD  
forced non-STD  
308  
Select the STD or NON-STD signal mode according to the  
composite video input signal.  
(with optional  
BKDW-505 for  
DVW-500/1  
series, and  
BKDW-506 for  
DVW-500P/1  
series)  
0 :Detect automatically whether the input luminance signal  
and chrominance signal are interleaved or not. If  
interleaved, the STD mode is selected. If not  
interleaved, the NON-STD mode is selected.  
1 :The unit is in the STD mode at all times.  
2 :The unit is in the NON-STD mode at all times. Use this  
mode when color framing of the video input signal is not  
stable.  
309  
The servo reference is selected by the following settings.  
0: During recording, the analog component/composite or  
digital video input signal is selected as the servo  
reference signal.  
SERVO/AV  
REFERENCE SEL  
[0]  
1
2
[auto 1]  
auto 2  
external  
During playback, the signal selected by the [F2] (OUT  
REF) button in the PF1 menu (factory setting) on the  
lower control panel is selected as the servo reference  
signal. When the signal selected by the [F2] (OUT REF)  
button in the PF1 menu (factory setting) on the lower  
control panel is not connected, the internal reference  
signal is selected.  
1: When the [F2] (OUT REF) button in the PF1 menu is set  
to “ref”, and the unit is in edit preset mode, the reference  
signal for video/audio signal processing is locked to the  
video input signal.  
2: SYS1 ROM version 1.06 and higher  
The servo reference is forced into the EXT mode.  
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Item  
Settable range  
Function  
REC INHIBIT  
Specifies the extent of the record inhibit function.  
0 :Recording is disabled.  
1 :Normal recording is disabled, but recording in assemble  
or insert edit mode is possible.  
310  
[all]  
[0]  
1
2
crash  
video  
audio  
3
2 :Recording of video and CTL signal is disabled.  
3 : Recording of audio and CTL signal is disabled  
Note  
The REC INHIBIT indicator on the lower control panel  
lights up when the setting is “1” or “2”, and flashes when an  
operation prohibited by the setting is attempted.  
The follwing items specifies the allocation of each channel  
for the analog audio preset of the editor or remote  
controller when the digital audio signals from the VTR is  
edited on an editor (BVE-600, etc.) or remote controller  
with digital audio edit preset control functions.  
Items 311 through 315 describe the analog audio edit preset  
during editing mentioned on right.  
ANALOG AUDIO  
EDIT PRESET  
REPLACE FOR CH  
1
311  
0
[1]  
2
Sets the channel-1 edit preset of the VTR to ON or OFF  
according to the analog audio preset specified on an editor  
or remote controller.  
no definition  
[analog ch 1]  
analog ch 2  
3
0 :Not defined.  
analog ch 1 + ch 2  
1 :As determined by analog channel 1 edit preset.  
2 :As determined by analog channel 2 edit preset.  
3 :As determined by analog channel 1 or analog channel 2  
preset.  
Sets the channel-2 edit preset of the VTR to ON or OFF  
according to the analog audio preset specified on an editor  
or remote controller.  
312  
313  
314  
315  
ANALOG AUDIO  
EDIT PRESET  
REPLACE FOR CH  
2
no definition  
analog ch 1  
[2] [analog ch 2]  
0
1
0 :Not defined.  
analog ch 1 + ch 2  
3
1 :As determined by analog channel 1 edit preset.  
2 :As determined by analog channel 2 edit preset.  
3 :As determined by analog channel 1 or analog channel 2  
preset.  
ANALOG AUDIO  
EDIT PRESET  
REPLACE FOR CH  
3
[no definition]  
analog ch 1  
analog ch 2  
Sets the channel-3 edit preset of the VTR to ON or OFF  
according to the analog audio preset specified on an editor  
or remote controller.  
[0]  
1
2
analog ch 1 + ch 2  
0 :Not defined.  
3
1 :As determined by analog channel 1 edit preset.  
2 :As determined by analog channel 2 edit preset.  
3 :As determined by analog channel 1 or analog channel 2  
preset.  
ANALOG AUDIO  
EDIT PRESET  
REPLACE FOR CH  
4
[no definition]  
analog ch 1  
analog ch 2  
[0]  
1
2
Sets the channel-4 edit preset of the VTR to ON or OFF  
according to the analog audio preset specified on an editor  
or remote controller.  
analog ch 1 + ch 2  
0 :Not defined.  
3
1 :As determined by analog channel 1 edit preset.  
2 :As determined by analog channel 2 edit preset.  
3 :As determined by analog channel 1 or analog channel 2  
preset.  
[no definition]  
analog ch 1  
analog ch 2  
ANALOG AUDIO  
EDIT PRESET  
REPLACE FOR  
CUE  
[0]  
1
2
Sets the analog audio channel (longitudinal) edit preset of  
the VTR to ON or OFF according to the analog audio  
preset specified on an editor or remote controller.  
0 :Not defined.  
analog ch 1 + ch 2  
3
1 :As determined by analog channel 1 edit preset.  
2 :As determined by analog channel 2 edit preset.  
3 :As determined by analog channel 1 or analog ch 2  
preset.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
SYS 1,SYS 2 ROM  
version 1.30 and higher  
316  
CONFIDENCE  
PB MODE  
Specifies the confidence playback mode when the [F2]  
(CONFI) button in the HOME menu is set to ON.  
0: VTR changes to CONFI playback mode during recording  
and editing mode.  
0
[1]  
MODE 1 : Rec/Edit  
MODE 2 : Rec/Edit/  
1: Same as Mode 1, except VTR changes to the confidence  
playback mode also when EDIT preset is ‘ON’ during  
normal playback.  
E.preset  
2
MODE 3 : Rec only  
2: Confidence control is operative only in crash recording  
mode.  
Note  
When previewing during an automatic edit, the VTR  
changes to ADVANCE playback mode no matter what this  
item is set to.  
cut edit  
[cross fade]  
fade in/out  
Specifies the type of editing for digital audio signals.  
0: Cut editing (discontinuity in audio signal may result at the  
join, causing noise.)  
317  
0
[1]  
2
AUDIO EDIT  
MODE  
1: Cross-fade (see figure below.)  
2: Fade-out and fade-in (see figure below.)  
IN/OUT  
DATA No. 1  
t
IN/OUT  
DATA No.2  
t
Note  
The “t” in the figures above is the time set by item 803.  
0
[1]  
318  
319  
EDIT RETRY  
off  
[on]  
Set this item when the VTR is used as a recorder during  
VTR-to-VTR editing. Specifies the action taken when the  
recorder fails to synchronize with the player VTR.  
0: Editing is not executed and the VTR enters STOP mode.  
1: The VTR automatically repeats the editing again (up to  
two times twice).  
PREREAD  
SELECT  
[audio/video]  
audio only  
video only  
Specifies PREREAD operations.  
0: Prereads both audio and video signals.  
1: Prereads audio signals only.  
[0]  
1
2
2: Prereads video signals only.  
Preread operations are specified and executed by the [F1]  
(PRE READ) button in the HOME menu or a 9-pin  
REMOTE1-IN connector command.  
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Items Related to Prerolling (400s)  
The values enclosed in a box are factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
401  
FUNCTION MODE  
AFTER CUE-UP  
Selects the operation mode that the VTR changes to after  
completing a cue up operation.  
0 :Enters stop mode.  
[stop]  
still  
[0]  
1
1 :Enters still-picture mode (search mode).  
Note  
When setting the standard constant on the editor and  
control the unit, set to “0.”  
AUTOMATIC  
PREROLL  
REFERENCE  
ENTRY  
[0] [disable]  
enable  
Specifies whether IN point is automatically set when the  
PREROLL button is pressed, in the case no IN point has  
been set at the start of a preroll operation.  
0 :IN point is not set automatically.  
403  
404  
1
1 :IN point is set automatically.  
CUEUP BY TC  
0
[1]  
capstan only  
[reel/capstan]  
The setting of this item is valid only when the [F1] (TIMER  
SEL) button in the TC menu is set to TC or UBIT.  
0 :The tape runs with the pinch ON during cue up. (The  
maximum tape speed is ten times normal tape speed.)  
1 :The tape runs with the pinch OFF state during cue up.  
When the tape nears the cue up point and tape speed  
drops to slow, the pinch turns ON.  
Select “0” when the tape contains a discontinuity in its  
time code signal and the part that is prerolled contains the  
discontinuity. (Prerolling is performed by interpolating the  
time code preceding the discontinuity using the CTL  
signals.)  
CUEUP BY CTL  
The setting of this item is valid only when the [F1] (TIMER  
SEL) button in the TC menu is set to CTL.  
0 :The tape runs with the pinch ON state during cue up.  
(The maximum tape speed is ten times normal tape  
speed.)  
[0] [capstan only]  
1
405  
reel/capstan  
1 :The tape runs with the pinch OFF state during cue up.  
When the tape nears the cue up point and tape speed  
drops to slow, the pinch turns ONa).  
Select “0” when editing precision has priority.  
a) When this unit is controlled by an editor (BVE-2000/BVE-9100, etc), and the seting is “1”, cue up operations are done at  
high speed.  
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Items Related to Recording Protection (500s)  
The values enclosed in a box are factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
0.5 sec  
Function  
STILL TIMER  
Select the amount of time elapse after which the VTR to  
automatically enters tape-protect mode, for the purpose of  
protecting the video head and tape.  
This is the time between stopping of the tape (stop mode or  
still-picture mode in search mode) and the change to  
tape protection mode.  
501  
00  
01 5 sec  
10 sec  
20 sec  
02  
03  
04 30 sec  
40 sec  
50 sec  
05  
06  
The selectable range of time is from 0.5 second to 30  
minutes.  
07 1 min  
2 min  
3 min  
08  
09  
10 4 min  
5 min  
6 min  
11  
12  
13 7 min  
[8 min]  
30 min  
[14]  
15  
502  
TAPE  
[0] [step fwd]  
Specifies the tape-protect mode the VTR changes to from  
still-picture mode while searching.  
PROTECTION  
MODE FROM  
SEARCH  
1
2
standby off  
tension release  
The unit enters automatically the specified tape-protect  
mode after the time specified in item 501 has elapsed.  
0 :A two-second step advance is repeated in forward  
direction at 1/30 times normal tape speed.  
1 :The VTR enters standby off mode (standby is  
canceled).  
2 :The VTR enters tension release mode (tape tension is  
released).  
503  
TAPE  
[0]  
1
[standby off]  
tension release  
Specifies the tape-protect mode the VTR changes to from  
the stop mode.  
The unit automatically enters the specified tape-protect  
mode from the stop mode after the elapse of time specified  
by the item 501.  
PROTECTION  
MODE FROM  
STOP  
0: The VTR enters standby off mode (standby is  
canceled).  
1: The VTR enters tension release mode (tape tension is  
released).  
Sets the drum rotation to on or off during standby-off mode.  
0: Drum rotation is stopped.  
1: Drum rotation continues.  
504  
505  
DRUM ROTATION  
IN STANDBY OFF  
[0] [off]  
1
on  
STILL TENSION  
[0]  
1
Sets the tape tension control in still-picture mode.  
0: Maintains the tape tension that ensures uneffected  
playback even in still-picture mode.  
[normal]  
loose  
(This is the normal setting for VTR operations.)  
1: Sets the tape tension lower than that of the “0” setting  
after the VTR enters still-picture mode. In this case,  
picture playback is not ensured. (For long standbys  
(e.g., LMS) in still-picture mode, this setting is  
recommended.)  
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Items Related to the Time Code Generator (600s)  
The values enclosed in a box are factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
VITC POSITION  
SEL-1  
Specifies the line the VITC signal is inserted into.  
The VITC signal can be inserted in any line from line 12  
through line 20.  
601  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
12 line  
I
[16 line]  
12  
I
[16]  
I
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Note  
20 20 line  
VITC can be inserted into two positions through item 601  
and item 602.  
601  
9
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9 line  
I
Specifies the line the VITC signal is inserted into.  
The VITC signal can be inserted in any line from line 9  
through line 22.  
VITC POSITION  
SEL-1  
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
[19] [19 line]  
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22 22 line  
I
Note  
VITC can be inserted into two positions through the item  
601 and item 602.  
12 12 line  
602  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
VITC POSITION  
SEL-2  
Specifies the line the VITC signal is inserted into.  
The VITC signal can be inserted in any line from line 12  
through line 20.  
I
I
[18] [18 line]  
I
I
Note  
20 20 line  
The VITC can be inserted into two position through item  
601 and item 602.  
Specifies the line the VITC signal is inserted into.  
The VITC signal can be inserted in any line from line 9  
through line 22.  
9
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9.322 line  
602  
VITC POSITION  
SEL-2  
I
(for DVW-  
A500P/1 and  
500P/1)  
[21] [21.334 line]  
22 22.335 line  
Note  
The VITC can be inserted into two position through item  
601 and item 602.  
00000000  
I
FFFFFFFF  
Sets the ID code.  
603  
605  
ID CODE SET  
Note  
To set the ID code  
Enter the ID code using the numeric buttons, then press  
the SET button.  
Specifies the type of signal to be regenerated when the  
time code generator is in the regeneration mode (i.e., when  
the [F7] (TCG MODE) button in the TC menu is set to regen  
or when the unit is in automatic edit mode).  
TCG REGEN  
MODE  
[0] TC&UB  
1
2
TC  
UB  
0 :Both the time code and user bit signals are regenerated.  
1 :Only the time code signal is regenerated.  
2 :Only the user bit signal is regenerated.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
606  
[0] [off tape]  
1
Specifies the signal output to the TIME CODE OUT  
connector when the internal time code generator is in a  
mode for regenerating the playback time code (i.e., when  
the [F6] (TCG SOURCE) button in the TC menu is set to int  
and the [F7] (TCG MODE) button is set to regen, or when  
the VTR is in the automatic edit mode).  
TC OUTPUT  
SIGNAL IN REGEN  
MODE  
regen  
0 :The playback time code signal is output to the TIME  
CODE OUT connector without regeneration.  
1 :The playback time code signal is output to the TIME  
CODE OUT connector after regeneration only when the  
VTR is in playback mode.  
607  
Specifies the user bit in the time code signal that is  
generated by the time code generator.  
0: Character setting is not specified.  
1: 8-bit character in compliance with ISO 646 and ISO  
2022.  
2: Unassigned  
3: Unassigned  
4: Unassigned  
5: Page/line multiplexed system of SMPTE 262M  
6: Unassigned  
U-BIT BINARY  
GROUP FLAG  
[0] [000: not specified]  
001: iso character  
010: unassigned-1  
011: unassigned-2  
100: unassigned-3  
101: page/line  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
110: unassigned-4  
111: unassigned-5  
7: Unassigned  
[off]  
on  
PHASE  
CORRECTION  
[0]  
1
Specifies whether the phase correction control of the LTC  
signal generated by the time code generator is applied or  
not.  
0: The phase correction control is not applied.  
1: The phase correction control is applied.  
608  
609  
TCG CF FLAG  
[off]  
on  
auto  
[0]  
1
2
Specfies whether the color frame (CF) flag is set (ON) or  
not set (OFF) in the blank bit of the time code data.  
0: Color frame flag is set OFF.  
1: Color frame flag is set ON.  
2: Color frame flag is set ON or OFF depending on the  
phase relationship of the color framing between the  
recorded video signal and the time code signal.  
Note  
When this item is set to “2”, the color frame flag is  
determined by the operating mode of the time code  
generator.  
• When INT PRESET mode (i.e., the EXT/INT switch is set  
to int, the REGEN/PRESET switch to prst, and the VTR is  
in a mode other than automatic edit mode), the time code  
signal is generated with color frame-locked to the video  
signal, and the color frame flag is ON.  
• When INT REGEN mode (i.e., when the EXT/INT switch  
is set to int, the REGEN/PRESET switch to regen, and  
the VTR is in automatic edit mode), or EXT mode (i.e.,  
EXT/INT switch is in ext), color frame flag is OFF.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
auto (assem & insert) edit  
auto assemble edit  
manual  
[0]  
1
2
Specifies whether the time code signal is automatically  
regenerated or not, during editing using the control panel of  
the VTR.  
0: When the VTR is used as a recorder for editing, the time  
code generator automatically regenerates the time code  
signal using the time code on the tape during assemble  
or insert edit no matter what the setting of the [F6] (TCG  
SOURCE) button in the TC menu is.  
REGEN CONTROL  
MODE  
610  
assemble & insert  
3
1: When the VTR is used as a recorder for ediing, the time  
code generator automatically regenerates the time code  
signal using time code of the time code generator on the  
tape during assemble edit only, no matter what the  
setting of the [F6] (TCG SOURCE) button in the TC  
menu is.  
2: The time code generator operates in accordance with the  
setting of the [F6] (TCG SOURCE) button in the TC  
menu, regardless of the operating mode of the VTR.  
3: The time code generator regenerates the time code  
signal in the off-tape LTC signal when edit preset is set  
to ON (assemble/insert), regardless of local or remote  
control.  
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Items Related to the Video Control (700s)  
The values enclosed in a box are the factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
SELECTION OF  
VIDEO/SYNC  
DELAY  
701  
[sync delay]  
video delay  
In E-E mode, the video output signal is delayed with  
respect to the input signal by a duration equal to the time  
required for video circuit processing (6H). This item  
specifies whether the sync signal is delayed by the same  
amount as the video output signal, or is output with the  
same timing as the input signal when outputting video  
signal with the sync signal.  
[0]  
1
0: Sync signal is delayed.  
1: Sync signal is not delayed.  
703  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
BLANK LINE  
SELECT  
Specifies whether blanking is on or off during the vertical  
blanking of the video signal.  
The lines that are blanked can be individually specified.  
The Y/C signal and ODD/EVEN field are blanked  
simultaneously.  
Sub item  
0: Blanking is specified for each line.  
0
[– – –]  
blank  
throu  
All Line  
[0]  
1
2
1: All lines selectable by this menu item are blanked, no  
matter what the other sub item settings are.  
2: All lines selectable by this menu item are not blanked, no  
matter what the other sub item settings are.  
12  
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19  
[blank]  
throu  
Line 12  
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Line 19  
[0]  
2
0: Blanked  
2: Not blanked  
20  
[0]  
1
2
Line 20  
[blank]  
half  
throu  
0: Blanked  
1: Half-blanked  
2: Not blanked  
Note  
For analog Betacam VTRs (i.e., Betacam SP):  
Blanking can be specified for lines 12 to 20. The chroma  
signal, however, is automatically blanked for lines 12 to 15  
(even if blanking of the luminance signal is cancelled).  
703  
BLANK LINE  
SELECT  
Specifies whether blanking is on or off during the vertical  
blanking of the video signal.  
The lines that are blanked can be individually specified.  
The Y/C signal and ODD/EVEN field are blanked  
simultaneously.  
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
Sub item  
[– – –]  
blank  
throu  
0
All Line  
[0]  
1
2
0: Blanking is specified for each line.  
1: All lines selectable by this menu item are blanked, no  
matter what the other sub item settings are.  
2: All lines selectable by this menu item are not blanked, no  
matter what the other sub item settings are.  
[blank]  
throu  
9
I
[0]  
2
0: Blanked  
2: Not blanked  
Line 9  
I
22  
Line 22  
1: Half-blanked  
2: Not blanked  
[1]  
2
23  
[half]  
throu  
Line 23  
Notes  
For digital Betacam VTRs:  
Blanking can be specified for lines 9 to 23. Line 23,  
however, is half-blanked.  
For analog Betacam VTRs (i.e., Betacam SP):  
Blanking can be specified for lines 12 to 21. The chroma  
signal, however, is automatically blanked for lines 12 to  
15 (even if blanking of the luminance signal is cancelled).  
Line 23 is half-blanked.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
DECODE Y/C  
SEP MODE  
704  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1 with  
optional  
accessory  
BKDW-505)  
Sub item  
Specifies the Y/C separation mode during vertical blanking.  
Can be specified independently for each line from line 12 to  
20. Valid only when the BKDW-505 Analog Composite  
Decoder Board is installed.  
12  
I
20  
0
[1] [B W]  
BPF  
Line 12  
I
Line 20  
&
0: Signals are processed as Y/C.  
1: Signals are processed as luminance signals.  
DECODE Y/C  
SEP MODE  
704  
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1 with  
optional  
accessory  
BKDW-506)  
Sub item  
Specifies the Y/C separation mode during vertical blanking.  
Can be specified independently for each line from line 12 to  
20. Valid only when the BKDW-506 Analog Composite  
Decoder Board is installed.  
9
I
Line 9.332  
I
0 BPF  
[1] [B&W]  
22 Line 22.335  
0: Signals are processed as Y/C.  
1: Signals are processed as luminance signals.  
705  
706  
During recording and playback of composite signals, the  
ESR (Edge Subcarrier Reducer) automatically goes on or  
off, depending on the VTR operation. Through this item,  
the ESR can also be set to stay on all the time when the  
color edge has more noise, as when recording a non-  
standard signal.  
[0]  
1
EDGE  
SUBCARRIER  
REDUCER MODE  
[auto]  
forced ESR on  
0: The ESR turns on and off automatically.  
1: The ESR stays on all the time.  
VERTICAL  
BLANKING V  
SHIFT  
During the Y-add operation mode, the playback signal is  
shifted by 1H to suppress vertical movement of the  
playback picture when the playback is an odd field and the  
reference signal an even field.  
[on]  
off  
[0]  
1
This item is specified whether the 1H shift is applied or not  
during the V-blanking period. If it is, the video playback  
signal appears sporadically on line 21 during DT playback.  
0: The shift is applied during V-blanking.  
1: The shift is not applied during V-blanking.  
Note  
In a Y-add operation, vertical interpolation is conducted  
during DT playback in order to decrease vertical movement  
of the playback picture.  
707  
FORCED  
[auto]  
forced YADD off  
Specifies whether Y-add operation mode is automatically  
turned on during DT playback or not.  
0: Y-add operation mode is automatically turned on.  
1: Y-add operation mode is off all the time.  
[0]  
1
VERTICAL  
INTERPORATION  
OFF  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
708  
CHROMA PHASE  
ROTATION MODE  
Specifies the phase rotation domain of the chroma phase  
(hue) control.  
[0] U/V (composite)  
domain  
1
Pb/Pr (component)  
domain  
The output level of SIF, component, and composite signals  
are simultaneously modified in accordance with the  
following modes:  
0: When monitoring the composite output level of the VTR  
with a composite vector monitor (Sony Tektronix 1750  
for DVW-A500/1 and 500/1, and 1751 for DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1), rotating the CHROMA PHASE (hue)  
control changes only the chroma phase (hue), but not  
the chroma level.  
1: When monitoring the component output level of the VTR  
with a component vector monitor (Sony Tektronix  
WFM300A), rotating the CHROMA PHASE (hue) control  
changes only the chroma phase (hue), but not the  
chroma level.  
Specifies the D-1 or Betacam format as the input/output  
format for analog component signals.  
709  
DECODE Y/C SEP  
MODE  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1 only)  
Format  
Y video  
Color Bars  
Y sync  
R-Y/B-Y  
300 mV  
700 mV  
with 100/0/  
100/0 color  
bars  
700 mV  
D-1 CAV  
700 mV  
714 mV 286 mV  
Betacam with 100/  
7.5/77/7.5  
color bars  
Sub item  
INPUT CAV  
LEVEL  
0
[0] [B-CAM]  
1
Analog component input format  
0: Betacam format  
D-1  
1: D-1 format  
[0]  
1
1
Analog component output format  
0: Betacam format  
1: D-1 format  
OUTPUT CAV  
LEVEL  
[B-CAM]  
D-1  
710  
INTERNAL VIDEO  
SIGNAL  
GENERATOR  
[0]  
1
2
Specifies the type of test signal to be output from the  
VTRs internal test signal generator.  
When OFF is selected, no test signal is output and the  
VTR operates normally.  
For settings other than OFF, hold down the lit AUDIO  
INPUT/MONITOR SELECT button for 3 seconds or more.  
All the AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT buttons light  
and the internal test signal generator operates. The  
selected test signal (1 through 17) is output from the VTR.  
The output signal can also be recorded.  
[OFF]  
100% Color Bars  
75% Color Bars  
75% Reverse Color  
Bars  
3
4
5
6
7
8
Bowtie  
Pulse & Bar  
Multi Burst  
H Sweep  
5 step  
9
Ramp  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Shallow Ramp  
Red  
50% Flat  
100% Flat  
Black Burst  
SDI Check Field  
Line 330  
(DVW-A500P/1 and  
500P/1 only)  
Test singal NTC7  
(DVW-A500/1 and  
500/1 only)  
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Settable range  
Item number  
Function  
712  
[0] [off]  
on  
When 2 FLD is selected by the ALT/[F5] (CAP LOCK) button  
in the HOME menu, or by the item 106 CAPSTAN LOCK,  
this item specifies whether the picture shift in 2-field mode  
playback applies or not.  
VIDEO PROCESS  
ON CAP LOCK  
2 FIELD  
1
0: Picture shift does not apply.  
1: Picture shift applies.  
Note  
When recording composite signals, the composite input  
signal is first converted to a component digital signal by  
decoder (optional BKDW-505 for DVW-A500/1 and 500/1, or  
BKDW-506 for DVW-A500P/1 and 500P/1) before it is  
recorded.  
To eliminate the adverse effect of the residual chroma  
subcarrier component in the Y signal (the result of Y/C  
separation), 4-field color framing is normally conducted for  
playback (for NISC) or 8-field (for PAL). This VTR, however,  
is able to produce high picture quality through automatic  
shifting of the playback picture in the H direction even with 2-  
field (for NISC) or 2- or 4-field (for PAL) playback.  
713  
VIDEO SETUP  
REFERENCE  
LEVEL  
The sub items in this setting specify the amount to be  
subtracted from the setup level in the case of the recording  
signal and Betacam playback signal, or the amount to be  
added to the setup level in the case of a component output  
signal.  
The settings for the recording signal (i.e., input signal),  
Betacam playback signal, and composite output signal (i.e.,  
output signal) are made separately.  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1 only)  
Sub item  
%
[0.0 ]  
MASTER  
LEVEL  
0
[1]  
|
7.5%  
When the input signal, Betacam playback signal, and output  
signal have all been set to Master (i.e., they are displayed as  
MASTER), the level specified by the MASTER LEVEL sub  
item (0% to 10.0%) is subtracted from the setup level of the  
input and Betacam playback signals, and added to the setup  
level of the output signal.  
The subtraction of setup level for the input signal is only done  
for video input signals with a V/S ratio of 10:4, Betacam CAV  
input signals (set by menu), and D-2 format input signals  
(Option), and not for other signals.  
1
1
|
10.0%  
(in 0.5% steps)  
15  
[MASTER]  
[0]  
1
|
1 INPUT LEVEL  
0.0%  
10.0%  
(in 0.5% steps)  
15  
Subtraction of the setup level for input signals can be  
disabled by setting CNT of the V.REMOTE menu (displayed  
as REMOTE) to OFF.  
[remove]  
INPUT VBLK  
CONT  
[0]  
1
2
3
throu  
[0]  
1
[MASTER]  
BATACAM PB  
LEVEL  
0.0%  
|
10.0%  
15  
(in 0.5% steps)  
4
OUTPUT LEVEL [0] [MASTER]  
1
|
5
0.0%  
10.0%  
1
(in 0.5% steps)  
[0] [–3 to +3 dB]  
1
Specifies the variable range of the VIDEO and CHROMA  
level when K19 is set to LOCAL.  
0: 3 to +3 dB  
VIDEO ADJUST  
RANGE  
714  
Wide  
1: to +3 dB  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
The video process control is described from the item 715 to  
721.  
The video processing is controlled according to the setting  
of the following menu items.  
To apply the settings of items 715 to 721, set K19 to setup  
menu.”  
0 (HEX)  
|
715  
716  
717  
VIDEO GAIN  
CONTROL  
preset: 800 H  
0000  
|
[0800]  
Sets the video output level.  
Sets the chroma output level.  
Sets the chroma phase (hue).  
(
[800 HEX ]  
)
|
|
B50 (HEX)  
0B50  
CHROMA GAIN  
CONTROL  
preset: 800 H  
0000 0 (HEX)  
|
[0800] [800 HEX ]  
|
(
)
|
|
0B50 B50 (HEX)  
CHROMA  
PHASE  
0
|
0 (HEX)  
|
CONTROL  
preset: 80 H  
[80]  
|
(
[80 HEX ]  
)
|
FF  
FF (HEX)  
718  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
0000 0 (HEX)  
SETUP LEVEL  
preset: 110 H  
Sets the setup level.  
|
[0110] [110(HEX)]  
|
|
|
0220 220 (HEX)  
0000 0 (HEX)  
BLACK LEVEL  
preset: 110 H  
718  
Sets the black level.  
|
[0110] [110( HEX)]  
|
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
|
|
0220 220 (HEX)  
SYSTEM PHASE  
SYNC  
preset: 80 H  
Sets the SYNC control.  
719  
720  
0000 0 (HEX)  
|
[0080] [80 HEX ]  
|
(
)
|
|
00FF FF (HEX)  
[0000]  
|
Sets the SC control.  
SYSTEM PHASE  
SC  
[0(HEX)]  
|
03FF  
preset: 0 H  
3FF (HEX)  
Y/C DELAY  
preset: 800 H  
Sets the amount of Y/C delay amount during analog  
Betacam playback.  
721  
(DVW-A500/1  
and A500P/1)  
0000  
|
[0800]  
0 (HEX)  
|
(
[800 HEX ]  
)
|
|
0FFF  
FFF (HEX)  
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Item  
Settable range  
Item number  
REMOTE VIDEO  
CONTROL MODE  
722  
[0] [composite]  
1
Specifies the type of video process control via the Sony 9-  
component (Y-R, B) pin remote interface.  
0: composite (Video, Chroma, Hue)  
1: component (Y, PB  
PR  
)
Note  
Hue cannot be controlled in component mode via 9-pin  
remote interface. Hue should be controlled by menu or by  
BVR-50.  
INPUT VIDEO  
BLANK  
Specifies whether the blanking is on or off during the  
vertical blanking of video input signal.  
The blanking line can be selected independently. Y/C and  
odd/even signals are blanked simultaneously. The input  
signals blanked by specification of these sub items are  
recorded on tape.  
723  
Sub item  
0
ALL LINE  
[0]  
1
2
0: Blanking is specified for each line.  
[– – –]  
blank  
throu  
1: All lines selectable by this menu item are blanked, no  
matter what the other sub item settings are.  
2: All lines selectable by this menu item are not blanked, no  
matter what the other sub item settings are.  
0
blank  
[2] [throu]  
LINE 12  
|
12  
|
0: Blanked  
2: Not blanked  
LINE 20  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
20  
0
LINE 9.32  
|
blank  
[2] [throu]  
9
|
0: Blanked  
2: Not blanked  
LINE 22.335  
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
22  
724  
VIDEO INPUT  
AGC/MANUAL  
0 AGC  
[1] [manual]  
Sets the AGC to on or off (manual) for video input signal.  
0: The AGC is on.  
1: The AGC is off (manual).  
(with optional  
BKDW-505 for  
DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1, and  
BKDW-506 for  
DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
Set video input signal level when the item 724 is set to 1.  
725  
0
|
[80]  
VIDEO INPUT  
MANUAL LEVEL  
0 (HEX)  
|
(with optional  
BKDW-505 for  
DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1, and  
BKDW-506 for  
DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
(
[80 HEX ]  
)
|
|
FF  
FF (HEX)  
H BLANKING  
WIDTH  
[0] [narrow]  
wide  
726  
Sets the horizontal blanking width of the video output signal.  
When analog blanking is selected, the horizontal blanking  
width conforms to the RS170A standard (for DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1) or CCIR624-3 standard (DVW-A500P/1 and  
500/1). Normally, a wide blanking width and a narrowed  
picture are used. During editing, 0is recommended; in  
transmission, select 1to output the signal in conformity  
with the respective standard.  
1
0: Digital (narrow) blanking  
1: Analog (wide) blanking  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
727  
VIDEO INPUT  
AGC/MANUAL  
[internal]  
external switcher  
Sets the output phase for the video playback signal in edit  
preset mode.  
[0]  
1
0: Video playback signal phase is identical to that in E-E  
mode.  
Choose this setting during single VTR editing or  
previewing the VTR output signal with the monitor  
function.  
1: Video playback signal phase is identical to that of the  
video input signal or video signal from an external  
switcher.  
Choose this setting when previewing the video output  
signal of the VTR through an external switcher. This will  
prevent the shifting of picture at IN/OUT points.  
However, the editing results are normal no matter which  
setting is selected.  
Note  
When external switcheris selected:  
The operation on the VTR is treated as editing operation when the unit receives a CONFI ON control signal from the control  
panel or a remote controller.  
At this time, playback signal phase is identical to that of the video input or video signal from the external switcher.  
When CONFI play is disabled by setting of the item 316 (MODE 3: REC ONLY), the phase of the playback signal is identical  
to that of the output phase in E-E mode.  
When using an editor such as the BVE-800:  
Some editors such as the BVE-800 do not operate CONFI ON control (selecting a playback head) when editing.  
When using these units and this setting is external switcher, shifting of picture or muting/discontinuity in the audio may  
occur at the IN point/OUT point when editing.  
When this problem occurs, set this item to internal, or set the VTR to CONFI ON mode through the VTR control panel.  
However, the editing result is normal no matter what this setting is.  
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Items Related to the Audio Control (800s)  
The values enclosed in a box are the factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
Turns the digital jog sound on or off.  
0: Digital jog sound is turned off.  
801  
off  
0
[1]  
DIGITAL JOG  
SOUND  
[on]  
Audio signals of digital channels for which speed  
compensation has not been conducted are output even  
in still-picture mode.  
1: Digital jog sound is turned on.  
[0]  
1
2
[off]  
cueup or preroll  
full  
802  
Sets the muting conditions for digital audio signals during  
shuttle playback.  
However, the digital audio signal is muted no matter what  
this setting is when the tape speed is 24 times normal  
speed or more.  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
MUTE IN  
SHUTTLE MODE  
0: Not muted.  
1: Muted during cue-up or preroll operations.  
2: Muted in shuttle mode.  
803  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
FADE TIME  
5 ms  
Specifies the fade processing time during cross-fading or  
fading-in/out of digital audio signals.  
0
[1]  
2
3
4
5
6
7
[10 ms]  
15 ms  
20 ms  
25 msa)  
50 msb)  
85 ms  
115 msc)  
Note  
Processing for cross fading, fading-in, and fading-out starts  
after an IN or OUT point. This item specifies rewriting  
during recording following the OUT point. Rewriting of one  
field occurs even when the minimum setting (5 ms) is  
selected. When CUT is selected in item 317 to prevent this  
from happening, a discontinuity in the audio signal occurs.  
There is, however, no effect on the recording of the video  
signal.  
a) The cross fade time is 24 ms.  
b) The actual fade time is 49 ms.  
c) The actual fade time is 114 ms.  
[0]  
1
Select the input signal for digital audio channels 3 and 4.  
0: The signal that is selected by the upper control panel is  
input to channels 3 and 4.  
804  
AUDIO CH3/4  
INPUT SOURCE  
ARRANGE  
[CH3/CH4 : SW/SW]  
CH3/CH4 : CH1/  
SW  
CH3/CH4 : SW/  
CH2  
CH3/CH4 : CH1/  
CH2  
2
3
1: The signal to be recorded in channel 1 is recorded in  
channel 3.  
2: The signal to be recorded in channel 2 is recorded in  
channel 4.  
3: The signal to be recorded in channel 1 is recorded in  
channel 3 while the signal to be recorded in channel 2 is  
recorded in channel 4.  
Note  
The edit preset for channels 3 and 4 is completely  
independent. Even if this item is set to “1” and insert editing  
is performed with edit preset for channel 1 only, no signal is  
recorded in channel 3.  
The recording level is determined by the level control of the  
input channels used as the source when “1” through “3” are  
selected. There is no level control for channels 3 and 4.  
The level control for LINE OUT and MONITOR OUT is  
completely independent in E-E, CONFI and PB modes  
even when the setting is “1”, “2” or “3”.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
Specifies the type of audio mixing to be conducted on the  
digital audio signal or Betacam playback analog audio  
signal output to the MONITOR OUTPUT connector.  
0: Simple addition  
805  
add  
0
[rms]  
[1]  
AUDIO MONITOR  
OUTPUT MIXING  
average  
2
1: Multiplied average  
2: Simple average  
Note  
When the CUE channel signal (a digital Betacam analog  
audio signal) is output to the monitor, signals are mixed by  
simple addition.  
[0]  
1
[peak 0 dB]  
reference 0 dB  
806  
Specifies the mode in which the digital audio level is  
displayed.  
LEVEL METER  
SCALE  
0: Displays minus audio levels with the maximum level set  
at 0 dB.  
1: Displays plus and minus audio levels with the reference  
level set at 0 dB.  
Note  
The cue channel level is always displayed with the  
reference level set at 0 dB. In the Betacam playback mode,  
all channel levels are displayed with the reference level set  
at 0 dB no matter what this setting is.  
807  
808  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
PHASE  
preset: 80H  
Sets the output timing for the digital audio playback signal  
(SIF and AES/EBU only). The 80H setting specifies the  
reference position.  
A setting lower than 80H advances the output timing, and a  
setting higher than 80H delays the output timing.  
(80H = 128 samples, or approx. 2.7 ms, with 1 sample =  
approx. 20 µs)  
0
I
[80]  
0 (HEX)  
I
80 (HEX)  
I
I
FF  
FF (HEX)  
INTERNAL AUDIO  
SIGNAL  
GENERATOR  
Specifies the operation of the internal audio test signal  
generator.  
0: The internal audio test signal generator does not oprate.  
1: Silent signal  
[off]  
silence  
1 kHz sine  
[0]  
1
2
2: 1 kHz signal output (1 kHz –20 dB FS sine wave is  
supplied to all audio inputs.)  
In modes other than off:  
• Press the INPUT SELECT button on the upper control  
panel so that it lights up (the VTR enters AUDIO INPUT  
SELECT mode).  
• When one of the CH1 AUDIO INPUT SELECT buttons  
(SIF, AES/EBU L, ANALOG R) is held down for more than  
three seconds, the digital audio input signals of all  
channels are replaced by the internal audio signal.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
Specifies the brightness of the audio level meter.  
0 is the brightest level.  
7 is the darkest level.  
809  
[0]  
I
7
AUDIO LEVEL  
METER DIMMER  
CONTROL  
[0]  
I
7
[0]  
1
[internal]  
external switcher  
810  
Sets the output phase for the audio playback signal in  
edit preset mode.  
AUDIO EDIT  
PREVIEW  
0 :Audio playback signal phase is identical to that in E-E  
SWITCHER  
mode.  
Choose this setting during single VTR editing or  
previewing the VTR output signal with the monitor  
function.  
1 :Audio playback signal phase is identical to that of the  
video input signal or video signal from an external  
switcher.  
Choose this setting when previewing the audio output  
signal of the VTR through an external switcher. This  
will prevent the muting/discontinuity in the audio at  
AUDIO IN/OUT points.  
However, the editing results are normal no matter  
which setting is selected.  
Note  
• When “external switcher” is selected:  
The operation on the VTR is treated as editing operation when the unit receives a CONFI ON control signal from the control  
panel or a remote controller.  
At this time, playback signal phase is identical to that of the video input or video signal from the external switcher.  
When CONFI play is disabled by setting of the item 316 (MODE 3: REC ONLY), the phase of the playback signal is identical  
to that of the output phase in E-E mode.  
• When using an editor such as the BVE-800:  
Some editors such as the BVE-800 do not operate CONFI ON control (selecting a playback head) when editing.  
When using these units and this setting is “external switcher”, shifting of picture or muting/discontinuity in the audio may  
occur at the IN point/OUT point when editing.  
When this problem occurs, set this item to “internal”, or set the VTR to CONFI ON mode through the VTR control panel.  
However, the editing result is normal no matter what this setting is.  
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Items Related to Digital Processing (900s)  
The values enclosed in a box are the factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
Specifies the bit length of the video output data from video  
processing (bit reduction processing).  
901  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
DATA  
8 bit  
[10 bit]  
0
[1]  
0: When an 8-bit system is connected to the unit.  
1: When an DVW-A500/1 series unit or a 10-bit system is  
connected to the unit.  
Note  
Select the same bit length as that of the equipment  
connected.  
902  
[0]  
1
2
[off]  
Selects bypass E-E mode for normal operations or system  
E-E mode for maintenance. There are three types of signal  
paths in system E-E mode.  
SYSTEM EE  
MODE  
DPR  
RF1  
RF2  
3
0 :Bypass E-E mode for normal operations.  
1 :System E-E mode that returns the video/audio signal  
within the DPR board after digital processing.  
2 :System E-E mode that returns the video/audio signal  
through the input interface IC on the EQ board, and sent  
out to DPR.  
3 :System E-E mode that returns the video/audio signal  
through all EQ board circuits except the head.  
In bypass E-E mode, the video/audio signal does not pass  
through all circuits. System E-E mode can be used for  
checking VTR functions at the time of installation.  
To activate system E-E mode, first select 1, 2, or 3, then  
press the CLR button and REC button simultaneously.  
System E-E mode is active only while you press these  
buttons. When you release these buttons, bypass E-E  
mode is automatically activated.  
903  
FREEZE MODE  
[0] [field]  
Specifies the freeze (still-picture) mode and freeze timing  
during manual freezing (by REMOTE1 (9P) or REMOTE2  
(50P) connector on the control panel) or automatic freezing.  
0: Freezes the odd or even field, depending on the timing in  
freeze mode.  
1
2
3
4
field 1  
field 2  
frame 1+2  
frame 2+1  
1: Freezes the first (odd) field  
2: Freezes the second (even) field  
3: Freezes the first and the subsequent second field  
4: Freezes the second field and the subsequent first field  
The first and second fields are determined using the  
reference video signal as a standard. In the case of  
freezing in playback modes other than normal playback, the  
picture is freezed in frame mode only when dynamic  
tracking is performing a frame operation. The picture is  
freezed in field mode when dynamic tracking is not  
operating.  
The freezed picture does not change even if you change  
this setting during freeze mode. The change to this setting  
becomes effective when the VTR outputs a still picture next  
time. When the stop freeze function is enabled, regardless  
of the setting of this item, the picture is freezed in frame  
mode only when dynamic tracking is performing a frame  
operation, or is freezed in field mode when dynamic  
tracking is performing a field operation or when it is not  
operating.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
Determines the freeze operation control by button  
operations.  
904  
[0] [momentary]  
latch  
FREEZE  
CONTROL  
FROM KEY  
PANEL  
1
0: The picture is freezed only while the button is held down  
1: The picture is freezed when the button is pressed, and  
remains freezed when the button is released.  
The freezed picture is cancelled when the button is  
pressed again.  
Button operations  
• Freezing in odd or even (first or second) field is specified  
by item 903. Distinction between the first or second field  
is, however, follows that the distinction in the reference  
signal.  
[0] [disable]  
1
905  
Specifies the operation performed (condition for cancelling  
still-picture mode) for the automatic freeze function.  
The automatic freeze function detects sudden deterioration  
(intrusion into unrecorded tape sections) of the channel  
condition in dynamic tracking playback modes (VAR, JOG,  
PLAY, SHTL), then freezes the picture.  
0: The automatic freeze function is off  
AUTO FREEZE  
CONTROL  
MODE1  
= auto release  
MODE2  
2
= release via stop  
1: Freeze mode is automatically cancelled when the  
playback conditions return to normal  
2: Freeze mode is automatically cancelled when playback  
is stopped.  
• The freeze mode (field/frame) during the automatic freeze  
function is set by item 903.  
• The freeze mode is immediately cancelled under the  
following conditions, no matter what the setting of this  
item is:  
When edit preset is on  
When the VTR is in CUE UP mode  
When the VTR is in REC mode  
906  
STOP FREEZE  
CONTROL  
[disable]  
enable  
Enable or disables the stop freeze function.  
[0]  
1
• SYS1 and SYS2  
ROM Version1.20  
and higher  
Stop freeze opration  
MODE (After)  
STDBY OFF  
DT picture  
TENSION OFF  
DT picture  
STOP  
MODE (Before)  
STILL  
(dynamic tracking on)  
DT picture  
DT picture  
CAPSTAN drive  
(includes shuttling up to ×10  
normal tape speed)  
non-DT picture  
non-DT picture  
Reel drive  
(includes shuttling over ×10  
normal tape speed)  
non-DT picture non-DT picture  
non-DT picture  
• A “DT picture” is a freezed picture in noiseless DT playback mode. The picture freezes in frame mode when the dynamic  
tracking is performing a frame operation. It freezes in field mode when dynamic tracking is not performing a frame  
operation.  
• A “non-DT picture” is a freezed picture in shuttle mode. A block pattern may appear in a non-DT picture, depending on the  
circumstances.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
907a)  
(with optional  
BKDW-507)  
[0] [on]  
off  
Specifies whether the pitch correction is conducted in  
digital audio signal processing during playback in program  
play mode.  
PITCH  
CORRECTION  
IN P.PLAY  
1
0 :Pitch correction is conducted.  
1 :Pitch correction is not conducted.  
When the pitch correction is not conducted, an audio signal  
whose pitch changes according to the tape speed is output  
from SIF, AES/EBU, and ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT  
connectors.  
However, the sampling rate for digital audio output (SIF and  
AES/EBU) signals are converted (rate-converted) to 48 kHz.  
908a)  
(with optional  
BKDW-507)  
PITCH DET FOR  
CH1/CH2 IN  
P.PLAY  
0
1
ch1  
ch2  
Pitch information (musical interval) is necessary for  
carrying out pitch correction of digital audio signals in  
channels 1 and 2. This item specifies the channel from  
which this information is detected.  
[2] [ch1+ch2]  
Pitch correction is simultaneously executed in channels 1  
and 2 according to the detected information.  
0 :Detects the pitch information from the audio signal in  
channel 1.  
1 :Detects the pitch information from the audio signal in  
channel 2.  
2 :Detects the pitch information from the average of the  
audio signals in channels 1 and 2.  
909a)  
(with optional  
BKDW-507)  
PITCH DET FOR  
CH3/CH4 IN  
P.PLAY  
Pitch information (musical interval) is necessary for carrying  
out pitch correction of digital audio signals in channels 3  
and 4. This item specifies the channel from which this  
information is detected.  
0
1
ch3  
ch4  
[2] [ch3+ch4]  
Pitch correction is simultaneously executed in channels 3  
and 4 according to the detected information.  
0 :Detects the pitch information from the audio signal in  
channel 3.  
1 :Detects the pitch information from the audio signal in  
channel 4.  
2 :Detects the pitch information from the average of the  
audio signals in channels 3 and 4.  
910a)  
(with optional  
BKDW-507)  
PLAY MODE  
AFTER P.PLAY  
Specifies the operation of the VTR when it changes from  
program play mode to play mode.  
0 :The speed deviation of 0% of program play mode is  
maintained for video and audio signals even when  
changing to play mode.  
[0] [p.play 0  
1
]
%
normal play  
1 :When changing to play mode, the servo is re-locked to  
the reference signal. Some disturbance in the audio and  
video signals will occur at this time.  
To prevent picture disturbance when the VTR changes  
from program play mode to mode other than play mode,  
set items 905 and 906 to a setting other than “disable”.  
a) This item is displayed when the BKDW-507 is installed.  
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Items Set by Switches on Models DVW-A500, A-500P, 500, and 500P (Ks)  
The following items are set through switches and  
buttons on the control panel on models DVW-A500,  
A500P, 500, and 500P.  
The values enclosed in a box are the factory settings.  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
PRE-READ  
[0]  
1
When on, prereading is performed during insert edit mode.  
Specify the preread operation with item 319.  
K01  
[off]  
on  
[0] [off]  
K02  
K03  
When on, the video and audio signals being recorded can  
be monitored through simultaneous playback by the CONFI  
heads.  
CONFIDENCE  
REMOTE 9-PIN  
1
on  
[0]  
1
When on, the VTR is remotely controlled by a device  
connected to the REMOTE1-IN(9P)/OUT(9P) connectors.  
[off]  
on  
Note  
When operating the VTR through an external device  
connected to the REMOTE1-IN (9P) or REMOTE  
PARALLEL I/O (50P) connector, all of the tape operation  
and editing buttons are disabled, with the exception of the  
STOP and EJECT buttons. You can also set the VTR so  
that all buttons are enabled or disabled.  
For details, refer to the item 006.  
K04  
K05  
REMOTE 50-PIN  
REC INHIBIT  
[0] [off]  
on  
When on, the VTR is remotely controlled by the device  
(optional BKDW-509) connected to the REMOTE  
PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector.  
1
[0] [off]  
1
Selects record inhibit mode.  
0: Recording is enabled (the REC INHIBIT indicator does  
not light up).  
on  
1: Recording is disabled (the REC INHIBIT indicator lights  
up).  
Set the record-inhibit range with item 310.  
If you attempt to an operation that is prohibited by the  
record inhibit mode, the REC INHIBIT indicator flashes as  
a warning.  
For details, refer to the item 107.  
K06  
MONITOR MODE  
SELECT (PB/EE)  
0 PB  
[1] [PB/EE]  
Selects the video/audio signals to be output in fast-forward,  
rewind, stop, or standby mode.  
0: Playback signals  
1: Input signals  
Either setting can be specified during analog Betacam  
playback on the DVW-A500/1 series; in actual operation,  
however, only playback signals are output.  
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Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
CAPSTAN LOCK  
[0]  
1
K07  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1)  
[2F]  
4F  
Switches the capstan servo lock mode for editing or playing  
a tape with decoded component signals (i.e., a tape with  
composite input data recorded on a Digital Betacam VTR  
or Betacam/Betacam SP VTR).  
0: The capstan servo is locked every 2 fields. Since color  
framing is disabled, phase shifting (H-shifting) of output  
video signals does not occur during playback. This is  
the normal setting for editing or playback of component  
signals.  
To enhance the frequency characteristics, H-shifting of  
the video output on the basis of the decoding  
information on the tape may also be performed by  
setting the item 712.  
1: The capstan servo is locked to the color frame every 4  
fields. The VTR maintains the phase of the video output  
signals even after repeated stopping and restarting of  
playback. Use this setting if you require continuity in  
video phase at edit points during editing or playback of  
composite signals, or when you perform AB rolling.  
K07  
(DVW-A500P/1  
and 500P/1)  
[0] [2F]  
Switches the capstan servo lock mode for editing or playing  
a tape with decoded component signals (i.e., a tape with  
composite input data recorded on a Digital Betacam VTR  
or Betacam/Betacam SP VTR).  
CAPSTAN LOCK  
1
2
4F  
8F  
0: The capstan servo is locked every 2 fields. Since color  
framing is disabled, phase shifting (picture shifting) of  
output video signals does not occur during playback.  
This is the normal setting for editing or playback of  
component signals.  
To enhance the frequency characteristics, H-shifting of  
the video output on the basis of the decoding  
information on the tape may also be performed by  
setting the item 712.  
1: The capstan servo is locked every 4 fields. This is the  
normal setting for editing of component signals with  
quick servo lock.  
To enhance the frequency characteristics, H-shifting of  
the video output on the basis of the decoding  
information on the tape may also be performed by  
setting the item 712.  
2: The capstan servo is locked to the color frame every 8  
fields. The VTR maintains the phase of the video output  
signals even after repeated stopping and restarting of  
playback. Use this setting if you require continuity in  
video phase at edit points during editing or playback of  
composite signals, or when you perform AB rolling.  
K08  
[0] [CTL]  
Selects the time data display.  
TIMER SELECT  
1
2
TC  
UBIT  
0: Displays the value read by the time code reader or the  
value generated by the time code generator. To switch  
between VITC and LTC, press the [F5] (TC SEL) button.  
1: Counts the CTL signals on the playback tape or the CTL  
signals being recorded on the tape, and displays the  
tape running time in hours, minutes, seconds, and  
frames.  
2: Displays user bits data inserted in time code being  
played back, or the user bits data inserted in time code  
being recording. To switch between VITC and LTC,  
press the [F5] (TC SEL) button.  
K09  
[0] [ltc]  
Selects the time code to be read by the time code reader  
during playback.  
0: Reads LTC.  
TC SELECT  
1
2
vitc  
auto  
1: Reads VITC.  
2: Reads VITC when the playback speed is ±1/2 times  
normal speed or less, and LTC when it is greater than  
±1/2 times normal speed.  
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Item  
Settable range  
Function  
TC GENERATOR  
EXT/INT  
[0] [internal]  
external  
K10  
Selects the time code generated by the internal or external  
time cord generator.  
1
0: Selects the time code generated by the internal time  
code generator.  
1: Selects an external time code input to the TIME CODE  
IN connector.  
K11  
[0] [preset]  
1
Selects the time code with which the internal time code  
generator synchronizes.  
TC GENERATOR  
REGEN/PRESET  
regenerate  
0: Presets the initial settings of the time code generated by  
the internal time code generator with operation through  
the front panel or remote control from the device  
connected to the REMOTE1-IN (9P) connector.  
1: The internal time code reader synchronizes with the  
time code read by the internal time code reader  
(regenerates the time code).  
K12  
K13  
[0] [free run]  
1
Selects the time code running mode.  
0: The time code advances when the power is on  
REC RUN/FREE  
RUN  
rec run  
regardless of the VTR’s operation mode.  
1: The time code advances only during recording.  
When selecting this setting, set the [F6] (TCG SOURCE)  
button to int, the [F7] (TCG MODE) button to prst.  
DF/NDF  
VITC  
[0] [drop frame]  
1
Selects the running mode for the CTL counter and the time  
code generator.  
0: Drop frame mode (DF is displayed.)  
1: Non-drop frame mode (NDF is displayed.)  
non-drop frame  
(DVW-A500/1  
and 500/1 only)  
K14  
[0] [on]  
1
Specifies the recording of VITC.  
0: Records VITC generated by the internal time code  
generator.  
off  
1: Does not record VITC. However, records VITC inserted  
in the video input signal.  
For details on the VITC insertion line, refer to “4-3-10  
Setting the VITC Insertion Line (VITC POS-1/POS-2)” on  
page 4-26.  
K15  
K16  
K17  
ID PRESET  
[0] [off]  
1
The presetting of the ID code in non-volatile memory as  
user bits data enables recalling and record it during later  
recording sessions.  
0: Records the user bits set through the control panel.  
1: Records the preset ID code as user bits data.  
For details on presetting ID code, refer to the item 603.  
on  
SUPERIMPOSED  
CHARACTER  
0 off  
[1] [on]  
Set to on to superimpose time data and operation mode  
indicated as character data onto the signals output from the  
SERIAL V/A OUTPUT 4(SUPER) and VIDEO OUTPUT  
COMPOSITE 3(SUPER) connectors.  
0: Does not superimpose time data and operation mode.  
1: Superimposes time data and operation mode.  
[0] [sif]  
Selects the video input signal.  
0: The serial digital video signal input to the SERIAL V/A  
INPUT connector.  
VIDEO INPUT  
SELECT  
1
2
composite  
component(y-t/b)  
1: The analog composite video signal input to the  
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT connector.  
2: The analog component video signal input to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT connectors.  
K18  
[0] ref.video  
input video  
Selects the signal to be used as the reference signal for  
VTR operations.  
OUTPUT  
REFERENCE  
1
0: The signal input to the REF.VIDEO connector is used as  
the reference signal for playback and audio recording.  
Digital audio and video input signals must synchronize  
with this reference signal during recording.  
SELECT  
1: The video input signal is used as the reference signal for  
VTR operations. The [F1] (VIDEO IN) button in the PF1  
menu (factory setting)switches the video input signal.  
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Menu List  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
remote  
[setup menu]  
local  
0
[1]  
2
PROCESS  
CONTROL  
K19  
Selects the method for operating the internal digital video  
processor.  
0: Select this setting when using the optional BVR-50  
Remote controller to remotely control the internal digital  
video processor.  
1: Select this setting when adjusting the settings of the  
internal digital video processor through items 715 to 721.  
2: Select this setting when controlling the internal digital  
processor from the control panel of the VTR.  
Note  
Changing the PROCESS CONTROL setting during  
playback may cause a momentary interruption in the sound  
output.  
K21  
K22  
K23  
K24  
K25  
0
[1] [sif]  
analog  
AUDIO INPUT SEL  
CH-1  
Selects the audio input signal for the various channels.  
0: Audio signal input to the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT  
connectors.  
1: Audio signal input to the SERIAL V/A INPUT connector.  
2: Audio signal input to the AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU)  
connectors.  
2
AES/EBU  
AUDIO INPUT SEL  
CH-2  
0 analog  
[1] [sif]  
2
AES/EBU  
0 analog  
[1] [sif]  
AUDIO INPUT SEL  
CH-3  
2
AES/EBU  
0 analog  
[1] [sif]  
AUDIO INPUT SEL  
CH-4  
2
AES/EBU  
DOLBY NR  
(DVW-A500/1 and  
A500P/1)  
0 off  
[1] [on]  
Turns on and off the Dolby NR (noise reduction) C system  
which is used for cue audio tracks only when using an  
oxide tape. The system automatically turns on when using  
a metal tape.  
0: Plays back an analog Betacam oxide tape without the  
Dolby NR system.  
1: Plays back an analog Betacam oxide tape with the  
Dolby NR system.  
K26  
AUDIO EMPHASIS [0] [off]  
on  
Set to emphasize to a digital audio signal that has been  
converted from an analog audio input signal.  
This setting also allows you to emphasize while digitizing a  
playback audio signal from a conventional Betacam  
cassette.  
1
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Item  
Settable range  
Function  
[ch1  
– ch2 –  
ch1ch2 –  
– ]  
AUDIO MONITOR- [1]  
K27  
Selects the audio signal to be output at the MONITOR  
OUTPUT L/R connector(s). If you specify more than one  
channel to the same MONITOR OUTPUT connector, a  
mixed audio signal is output from that connector.  
L SELECT  
2
3
4
– ch3 –  
ch1 – ch3 –  
– ch2ch3 –  
ch1ch2ch3 –  
5
6
7
K28  
AUDIO MONITOR-  
R SELECT  
– ch4 –  
8
ch1 – – ch4 –  
– ch2 – ch4 –  
ch1ch2 – ch4 –  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
– ch3 ch4 –  
ch1 – ch3 ch4 –  
– ch2ch3 ch4 –  
ch1ch2ch3 ch4 –  
– cue  
– cue  
ch1 –  
– ch2 – – cue  
ch1ch2 – – cue  
– ch3 – cue  
ch1 – ch3 – cue  
– ch2ch3 – cue  
ch1ch2ch3 – cue  
– ch4cue  
ch1 – – ch4cue  
– ch2 – ch4cue  
ch1ch2 – ch4cue  
– ch3 ch4cue  
ch1 – ch3 ch4cue  
– ch2ch3 ch4cue  
ch1ch2ch3 ch4cue  
K29  
[0] [off]  
on  
When set to on, the KEY INHIBIT indicator on the upper  
control panel lights up and all or some of the REMOTE,  
AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT and editing buttons on  
the lower control panel are disabled.  
KEY INHIBIT  
1
For details on specifying the switches and buttons to be  
disabed, refer to the item 118.  
K41  
K42  
K43  
0
1
high  
low  
Sets the keyboard sound volume.  
KEY BEEP  
[2] [off]  
Sets the alarm volume.  
[0] [high]  
1
2
ALARM BEEP  
SCREEN SAVER  
low  
off  
0
1
2
3 min  
10 min  
60 min  
Sets the elapsed time after which the screen-saver is  
activated.  
[3] [off]  
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Menu List  
Item number  
Item  
Settable range  
Function  
CUE MENU  
DEFAULT MODE  
SEL  
[0]  
1
K44  
[page mode]  
extend mode  
Selects the default mode to be activated when you activate  
the CUE menu.  
0: PAGE mode  
1: EXTEND mode  
[0]  
1
Specifies the preroll time to a cue point.  
You can set a preroll time of 0 to 30 seconds in 1-second  
units.  
K45  
K46  
CUE MENU PRE-  
ROLL OFFSET  
[0 sec]  
1 sec  
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30  
30 sec  
[0] [HOME menu]  
Selects the menu to be activated automatically when you  
turn on the power.  
POWER-ON  
MENU SELECT  
1
2
3
4
TC menu  
CUE menu  
PF1 menu  
PF2 menu  
Item assignable to PF1 and PF2 menus are items 001  
to 910, K1 to K46 which are included in the VTR  
SETUP menu, and K61 to K76 described below. They  
all appear in the PF ASSIGN menu.  
Item K61 to K76 does not appear in the VTR SETUP  
menu, and the settings of these items return to their  
factory settings when you turn the power off.  
Item number  
K61  
Item  
Function  
ASSEMBLE  
Selects assemble editing.  
K62  
Selects the insert channel(s) for insert editing.  
INS TC  
K63  
INS VIDEO  
INS A-CH1  
INS A-CH2  
INS A-CH3  
INS A-CH4  
INS A-CH CUE  
FREEZE  
K64  
K65  
K66  
K67  
K68  
A still-picture is output when you press the function button which this item is registered.  
K69  
K70  
DMC  
Register this item to a function button in the PF1/2 menu and press the button to  
record, automatically play and automatically edit a signal played back at speed  
between –1 to +3 times normal playing speed.  
K71  
K73  
K74  
P-PLAY  
LAST EDIT  
TIMER RESET  
Resets the internal time code generator.  
CTL: The time data display becomes 00H00M00S00F and all edit points are erased.  
TC or UBIT: The time data display becomes 00H00M00S00F (TC) or 00 00 00 00  
(UBIT). Edit points are not affected.  
K75  
K76  
Register this item to a function button in the PF1/2 menu and press the button to set  
the desired time code or user bits.  
TIMER SET  
Register this item to a function button in the PF1/2 menu and press the button to stop  
advancing the time data.  
TIMER HOLD  
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Index  
Cassettes  
handling cassettes 3-7  
inserting and ejecting cassettes 3-7  
preventing accidental erasure 3-8  
recommended cassettes 3-7  
Changing  
menu settings 4-2  
preroll time 6-8  
CLR button 2-8  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
connectors 2-15  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT  
connectors 2-15  
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT connectors  
and 75termination switch 2-15  
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT  
connectors 2-15  
Drop frame mode 4-22  
A
AC IN connector 2-15  
ACCESS button 2-6  
E
ECC encoder 1-1  
EDIT button 2-10  
Edit point  
Adding titles 4-11  
Adjusting  
audio playback level 5-6  
audio playback level manually 5-6  
output video signal 4-34  
recording level 5-3  
system sub-carrier phase 4-35  
system synchronization phase 4-35  
Advanced automatic editing 6-14  
ALARM indicator 2-6  
ALT button 2-6  
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT  
connectors 2-15  
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT  
connectors 2-15  
automatic setting 6-6  
confirming 6-7  
deleting 6-9  
edit points 6-7  
modifying 6-9  
setting 6-4  
Editing  
performing 6-13  
stop 6-13  
Editing precautions 6-1  
EJECT button 2-9  
Ejecting the cassette 3-8  
EMPHASIS 4-37  
ENTRY button 2-8  
EXTEND mode 4-28  
External sync signal for the internal  
reference video output and servo system  
3-3  
Confirming  
edit points 6-7  
Appendix A-1  
Assemble editing 6-3  
result of the editing 6-13  
Connecting external equipment  
external sync signal 3-3  
making analog connections 3-2  
making digital connections 3-1  
Connector panel 2-14  
Control panel  
lower control panel  
(editing operations section) 2-7  
lower control panel  
(menu operations section) 2-5  
lower control panel  
(search operations section) 2-11  
lower control panel  
(tape transport section) 2-9  
upper control panel 2-2  
CONTROL PANEL connector 2-13, 2-15  
CONTROL PANEL switch 2-13  
Cross-fade editing A-18  
CUE menu 4-27  
AUDIO IN/OUT buttons 2-8  
AUDIO INPUT (AES/EBU)  
connectors 2-15  
AUDIO INPUT LEVEL/600termination  
switches 2-15  
AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT  
buttons 2-4  
Audio level meters 2-3  
AUDIO OUTPUT (AES/EBU)  
connectors 2-16  
AUTO EDIT button 2-8  
Automatic edit modes 6-1  
Automatic editing  
confirming edit points 6-7  
consecutive editing 6-17  
cuing up and prerolling 6-7  
DMC editing 6-15  
modifying edit points 6-9  
overview of automatic editing 6-1  
performing editing 6-11  
preread editing 6-18  
External sync signal for the internal  
reference video signal generator 3-3  
F, G  
Features 1-1  
Function buttons 2-5  
H
Head cleaning 7-1  
HOME menu 4-13  
I
IC memory card insertion slot 2-6  
ID preset 4-23  
Cue point  
changing into an edit point 4-32  
erasing 4-30  
prerolling 4-31  
registrating 4-28  
IC memory cards 1-3  
IN/OUT buttons 2-8  
Indicator window 2-3  
Indicators 2-3  
INPUT SELECT button 2-4  
Insert editing 6-3  
previewing 6-8  
quick editing 6-16  
selecting the edit mode 6-3  
setting edit points 6-4  
setting switches and menus 6-2  
steps in automatic editing 6-1  
Cursor control buttons 2-8  
Cut editing A-18  
J, K  
JOG button 2-11  
Jog mode 2-12, 5-8  
Jog mode playback 5-8  
D
Deleting edit points 6-9  
Digital time counter 1-4  
DISPLAY FULL/FINE button 2-2  
Displaying the duration 6-7  
DMC editing  
B
Backspace editing 4-32  
Basic automatic editing 6-2, 6-6  
BKDW-510 2-15  
L
BREAKER button 2-15  
Lower control panel  
overview 6-14  
editing operations section 2-7  
menu operation section 2-5  
search operations section 2-11  
tape transport section 2-9  
performing 6-15  
setting edit points and playback speed  
6-14  
C
Capstan override mode 2-12  
Capstan override playback 5-10  
DMC playback  
overview 5-10  
performing 5-12  
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PB audio output level controls 2-3  
Personal function menu 4-3  
PF1 menu 4-33  
PF2 menu 4-36  
PHONES jack 2-2  
PHONES level control 2-3  
PLAY button 2-10, 5-9  
Playback 5-7  
capstan override playback 5-10  
DMC playback 5-10  
normal-speed playback 5-7  
program playback 5-13  
variable mode playback 5-8  
PLAYER/RECORDER buttons 2-8  
POWER switch 2-2  
Preparing for playback 5-6  
adjusting the audio playback level 5-6  
setting switches and menus 5-6  
Preparing for recording  
adjusting the audio recording level 5-3  
monitoring simultaneous playback of  
recording analog audio 5-4  
selecting audio signals 5-2  
setting switches and menus 5-1  
video and audio signals being recorded  
5-4  
M
S
MAINTENANCE menu 1-3  
MAINTENANCE switch 2-6  
Making analog connections 3-2  
Manual editing 6-19  
Memory card  
Search dial 2-12  
Selecting  
audio input signals 5-2  
audio signals 5-2  
audio signals to be monitored 5-2  
capstan servo lock mode 4-16  
CTL display mode 4-23  
drop frame mode 4-22  
edit mode 6-3  
formatting 4-6  
insertion slot 2-6  
recalling 4-9  
storing 4-7  
MEMORY CARD indicator 2-6  
Menu  
configuration 4-1  
CUE menu 4-27  
HOME menu 4-13  
IC memory card function 4-6  
list A-7  
PANEL SETUP menu 4-42  
PF1 menu 4-33  
PF2 menu 4-36  
registering items to the PF1/2 menus  
4-3  
settings 4-2  
SET UP menu 4-38  
TC menu 4-18  
VTR SETUP menu 4-40  
Menu buttons 2-6  
Menu display 2-6  
input video signal 4-34  
monitor mode 4-15  
monitor output signal 4-37  
multi-cue mode 4-28  
program playback 4-17  
reference signal 4-34  
SERIAL V/A INPUT connectors 2-15  
SERIAL V/A OUTPUT connectors 2-15  
Servo 3-3  
SERVO indicator 2-9  
SET button 2-8  
SET UP menu 4-38  
Setting  
edit points 6-3  
switches and menus 5-6, 6-2  
time code 4-20  
PREREAD indicator 2-8  
Preread editing 6-18  
Preroll  
cue point 4-31  
PREROLL button 2-9  
user bit 4-21  
Setting the dolby NR system 4-37  
Setting the preroll time 4-16  
Setting the test signal 4-39  
Setting the VITC insertion line 4-26  
SFT button 2-8  
Moisture condensation 7-2  
MONITOR OUTPUT connectors 2-16  
MONITOR SELECT button 2-3  
Monitoring  
PREVIEW button 2-8  
during previewing 6-9  
previously recorded signals while  
recording 5-4  
signals currently being recorded 5-4  
video and audio signals of the recorder  
6-12  
Monitoring signals during editing 6-12  
Monitoring video and audio signals while  
recording 5-4  
SHUTTLE button 2-11  
Shuttle mode 2-12, 5-8  
Shuttle mode playback 5-8  
Simultaneous playback 4-14  
Split editing 6-6  
automatic edit point setting 6-6  
STANDBY button 2-10  
Steps in automatic editing 6-1  
STOP button 2-10  
Storing playback speeds in memory 5-11  
Super imposition of character  
information 4-23  
Switching the control of the digital video  
processer 4-34  
R
RCL button 2-8  
REC button 2-10  
REC INHIBIT indicator 2-10  
REC level controls 2-3  
Recording 5-5  
Recording the carrent time  
Recording time code and user bit  
external time code 4-22  
selecting the time code running mode  
4-22  
synchronization with an external time  
code 4-22  
4-21  
N
Normal-speed playback 5-7  
Numeric buttons and +/– buttons 2-8  
Recording VITC 4-23  
REF.VIDEO INPUT connectors and 75Ω  
termination switch 2-15  
Reference signal for the servo system 3-4  
Reference signals connections 3-5  
Reference signals for video output and  
servo system 3-3  
REMOTE buttons 2-4  
REMOTE1-IN/OUT connectors 2-16  
REVIEW button 2-8  
RS-232C connector 2-4, 2-16  
RS-232C indicator 2-4  
System set-up panel 2-13  
O
Outputting still-pictures 4-15  
Overview  
T
TC menu 4-18  
automatic editing 6-1  
DMC editing 6-14  
DMC playback 5-10  
setting edit points and playback speed  
6-14  
Time code  
RUN MODE 4-22  
Time code generator (TCG) 4-21  
drop frame mark 4-24  
recording 4-22  
setting 4-21  
TIME CODE IN connector 2-16  
TIME CODE OUT connector 2-16  
P, Q  
PAGE mode 4-28  
PARALLEL I/O(50P) connector 2-16  
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Time code reader (TCR) 4-21  
drop frame mark 4-24  
setting 4-21  
Time data  
selecting the time data display 4-19  
setting 4-19  
types of time data 4-19  
U
Upper control panel 2-2  
User bits  
setting 4-21  
V, W, X, Y, Z  
VAR button 2-11  
Variable mode 5-8  
Variable mode playback 5-9  
Variable speed playback in jog/shuttle/  
variable modes 5-8  
Variable speed playback mode 2-12  
VIDEO CONTROL connector 2-16  
VIDEO INPUT SELECT buttons 2-4  
VTR memory banks  
recalling 4-4  
storing 4-4  
VTR SETUP menu  
items related to digital process A-34  
items related to editing A-15  
items related to operation panels A-10  
items related to prerolling A-19  
items related to recording protection  
A-20  
items related to remote interface A-14  
items related to the audio control A-31  
items related to the hours meter A-7  
items related to the time code generator  
A-21  
items related to the video control A-24  
items related to VTR operations A-8  
items set by switches on models DVW-  
A500/A500P/500/500P A-37  
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DVW-A500/1  
Sony Corporation  
DVW-A500P/1  
DVW-500/1  
Communication System Solutions Network Company  
DVW-500P/1 (UC/EK,  
)
Printed in Japan  
2000.09.13  
1995  
BKDW-515 (WW,  
)
3-800-541-04(1)  
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