Sony VCR DSR 1500 User Manual

3-204-974-12(1)  
Digital  
Videocassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual  
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.  
DSR-1500/1500P  
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Table of Contents  
Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point  
Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode  
High-Speed and Low-Speed SearchQuickly and  
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Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default  
Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing  
Example System Configuration and Operation  
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Overview Chapter  
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to one-fifth size before being recorded to ensure stable and  
superb picture quality.  
Because the recording is digital, multi-generation dubbing  
can be performed with virtually no deterioration of quality.  
Features  
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The DSR-1500/1500P is a / -inch digital videocassette  
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Wide track  
recorder using the DVCAMdigital recording format.  
The unit is equipped with a full range of output interfaces,  
so that it can be used as a low-cost, compact feeder/viewer  
in a non-linear editing system* without requiring any  
optional boards. When using the unit as a recorder, the  
optional boards available for the unit allow you to select  
required input signal formats.  
The recording track width is 15 µm, 50% wider than the 10  
µm of the DV format. This ensures adequate reliability for  
professional use.  
High-quality PCM digital audio  
The unit is playback-compatible with tapes recorded in DV  
format (excluding tapes recorded in LP mode) as well as  
DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format. Playing back such tapes on  
the unit does not require any adapter.  
These and other features of the unit make it suitable for use  
under diversified conditions. It can be used, for example,  
for desk-top editing or for such applications as electronic  
news gathering (ENG) and non-linear editing aboard  
outside broadcast vans, at production houses or at  
broadcasting stations.  
PCM recording makes for a wide dynamic range and a  
high signal-to-noise ratio, thereby enhancing sound  
quality.  
There are two recording modes: 2-channel mode (48-kHz  
sampling and 16-bit quantization), which offers sound  
quality equivalent to the DAT (Digital Audio Tape)  
format, or 4-channel mode (32-kHz sampling and 12-bit  
quantization).  
Superior playback compatibility with DV  
and DVCPRO (25 Mbps) formats  
* Non-linear editing: This is an editing method that uses video and audio  
signals digitally encoded and recorded on a hard disk as digital data. When  
compared with conventional (linear) editing methods, non-linear editing  
offers vastly improved efficiency in editing operations, for example, by  
eliminating tape transport time.  
Tapes recorded in DV format (excluding the tapes  
recorded in LP mode) as well as DVCPRO (25 Mbps)  
format can be played back on this unit without requiring a  
cassette adapter. You can use the recordings on such tapes  
as source material for editing, applying such functions as  
the jog audio and digital slow-motion playback as  
required. Using the material, editing can be carried out to  
single-frame precision.  
The following are the principal features of the unit.  
DVCAM Format  
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DVCAM is a professional / -inch digital recording format  
developed by Sony from the consumer DV component  
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Note  
When playing back a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25  
Mbps) format, the outputs in SDTI and DV (i.LINK)  
formats of this unit are muted. Furthermore, it is not  
possible to playback the cue-audio track of the tape.  
digital format.  
High picture quality and high stability  
Video signals are separated into color difference signals  
and luminance signals, which are encoded and compressed  
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audio channels can be output also either as channels 1  
and 2 or as channels 3 and 4.  
The analog output interfaces are provided as standard so  
that the unit can readily be used as a viewer, for example,  
at broadcasting stations and aboard outside broadcast vans  
without requiring any optional boards.  
Support for three cassette sizes  
There are two sizes of DVCAM cassette: standard and  
mini. You can use either size with this unit.  
The unit also accepts L and M sizes of DVCPRO cassette.  
When a cassette is inserted, the reel mechanism of the  
unit automatically adjusts to the size of the inserted  
cassette.  
The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of  
recording/playback, and that of a mini cassette is 40  
minutes.  
Inputting analog video and audio signals requires the  
optional DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input Board.  
Compact Size  
The compact size of the unit makes the unit suitable for use  
as a desk-top editor or feeder machine for non-linear  
editing or as a viewer compatible with a full range of  
digital and analog signal formats aboard an outside  
broadcast van.  
Variety of Interfaces  
Digital interfaces  
The following optional digital interfaces are available for  
use with the unit.  
SDTI (QSDI)* (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/  
Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the optional  
DSBK-1501 board, SDTI (QSDI)-format video, audio  
and time code signals can be transferred between the unit  
and the Sony EditStation at normal speed. When this unit  
is connected to another DVCAM VCR, it is possible to  
copy compressed signals between the two VCRs.  
(You cannot use the SDTI (QSDI) and SDI (see next  
paragraph) interfaces at the same time. You can select  
either of the two using front panel buttons for input or  
with a menu item for output.)  
Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing  
Digital slow motion playback  
Using the frame memory function, noiseless slow motion  
playback is possible at any speed in the range ±0.5 times*  
normal speed.  
* The positive direction refers to forward movement of the tape, and the  
negative direction to reverse movement.  
SDI (serial digital interface)/AES/EBU (optional  
DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board): When the  
unit is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501 board, it can  
input and output D1 (component) format digital video  
and audio signals and also AES/EBU-format digital  
audio signals.  
i.LINK (DV)** (optional DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV  
Input/Output Board): When the unit is fitted with the  
optional DSBK-1503 board, it can input and output  
digital video and audio signals in DV format.  
Digital jog sound function  
When searching at speeds in the range ±0.5 times normal  
speed, the digital jog sound function is enabled. The audio  
signal is saved in temporary memory, and replayed  
according to the search speed. This allows searching on the  
sound track.  
Remote control  
The unit can be operated by remote control from an editing  
control unit that supports the RS-422A interface or an  
optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as  
the DSRM-10.  
* SDTI is the name of a standard interface established as SMPTE 305M.  
QSDI is a type of SDTI. This unit uses SDTI to transmit DV data, and the  
input/output connectors are labeled SDTI (QSDI).”  
** i.LINK and are trademarks and indicate that this product is in agreement  
with IEEE1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.  
* SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol  
to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players.  
Analog interfaces  
High-speed search function  
The unit can also use the following analog interfaces.  
Analog video: These interfaces include a component  
interface, composite interface, and S-video interface.  
The same BNC type input and output connectors are  
used to input and output signals in different formats  
selected with front panel buttons for input and menu  
items for output.  
Analog audio: The unit has two audio channels. When  
in 4-channel mode, you can input two channels of audio  
either as channels 1 and 2 or as channels 3 and 4. The two  
The unit has a picture search function that allows you to  
view color picture at playback speeds up to 85 times  
normal speed in forward and reverse directions.  
When remote-controlling this unit in shuttle mode from an  
editing control unit or a remote control unit, you can search  
at any speed in the range 0 (still) to 60 times normal speed  
in both directions. You can also search frame-by-frame in  
jog mode.  
At search speeds up to 10 times normal speed in both  
directions, you can also hear playback audio.  
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Quick mechanical response  
Support for ClipLink function  
When you use the tape transport buttons of the unit, the  
tape inserted in the unit responds quickly.  
In response to commands sent from the EditStation, index  
pictures recorded on tape or ClipLink log data recorded in  
the cassette memory can be transferred to the EditStation.  
The EditStation operator can then efficiently use these  
pictures and data in a preliminary editing session.  
Superimposition function  
Time code values, operation mode indications, error  
messages, and other text data can be superimposed and  
output in analog composite video signals.  
For an overview of the ClipLink function, see the appendix  
Other Features  
Video process control  
For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you  
can use menu items to adjust the video output level,  
chroma signal output level, setup level (for DSR-1500),  
black level (for DSR-1500P), and chroma phase.  
Menu system for functionality and  
operation settings  
The unit provides a menu system to make its various  
functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.  
Reference signal connection  
The reference video input connector of the unit is provided  
with a loop-through connector which can be used to  
connect the input reference video signal to other  
equipment. When there is no loop-through connection, the  
reference video input connector is automatically provided  
with a 75-ohm termination.  
Easy maintenance functions  
Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function  
automatically detects setup and connection errors,  
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a  
description of the problem, its cause, and the  
recommended response on the video monitor screen or  
time counter display.  
Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions  
include four kinds of tally operations for operating  
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours,  
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally results  
can be viewed on the video monitor or the time counter  
display.  
Closed caption compatibility  
Whether or not to include closed captions in a recording  
can be determined with menu items (for DSR-1500 only).  
Optional Accessories  
DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board  
AC operations  
The unit operates with an AC power source in the range  
100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.  
This interface enables digital video and audio signals in the  
SDI or SDTI (QSDI) format (either format to be selected  
with front panel buttons for input or with a menu item for  
output) and also AES/EBU-format digital audio signals to  
be transferred between this unit and digital Betacam VCRs  
or other digital equipment.  
Internal and external time codes  
An internal time code generator and reader enables time  
code compliant with SMPTE (for DSR-1500)/EBU (DSR-  
1500P) format to be recorded and played back. This allows  
editing to single frame precision.  
Outputting or inputting time code (LTC) to or from an  
external device is also possible using the TC IN/OUT  
connectors.  
DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board  
This interface allows you to connect the unit to other  
equipment provided with a Sony DV connector to carry  
out editing or dubbing of digital video and audio signals.  
The unit is also compatible with VITC.  
DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input Board  
When this interface is installed, the unit can input analog  
video and audio signals. The same BNC type input  
connectors are used to input analog video signals in  
different formats selected with front panel buttons.  
The analog video signals that can be input are as follows.  
Composite video signals  
Internal test signal generator  
The unit has built-in video and audio test signal generators.  
The video test signal generator can produce either a color  
bar signal or a black burst signal. The audio test signal  
generator can generate either a silent signal or a 1-kHz sine  
wave signal. Menu items are provided for selecting the test  
signals to be generated.  
S-video signals  
Component video signals (Y, RY and BY)  
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Location and Function of Parts  
Front Panel  
f Cassette compartment  
g LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
POWER  
EJECT  
a POWER switch  
h EJECT button  
LOCAL  
b Audio level meters  
1
3
REC/PB  
LEVEL  
REMOTE  
2
4
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
INPUT  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
VIDEO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE  
S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
AUDIO  
CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REPEAT  
SDTI  
i.LINK  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
TC  
PRESET  
SET(YES)  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
VAR  
REC  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
SDTI  
S VIDEO  
Y-R,B  
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
PB  
PRESET  
MONITOR  
SELECT  
METER  
CH-1/2 3/4  
INPUT SELECT  
VIDEO  
COUNTER  
SELECT  
SDTI/i.LINK  
CH1 1/2  
CH2 3/4  
SYNC  
SC  
REW  
PLAY  
F FWD  
STOP  
REC  
c PHONESconnector  
PHONES  
and control knob  
CONTROL  
S
d SC control  
j METER CH-1/2 3/4  
l CONTROL S connector  
k COUNTER SELECT button  
button  
e SYNC control  
i MONITOR SELECT button  
C Display section (see page 13)  
POWER  
EJECT  
LOCAL  
1
3
REC/PB  
LEVEL  
REMOTE  
2
4
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
INPUT  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
VIDEO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE  
S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
AUDIO  
CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REPEAT  
SDTI  
i.LINK  
A Audio input/output level  
control section (see  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
TC  
SET(YES)  
PRESET  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
VAR  
REC  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
SDTI  
S VIDEO  
Y-R,B  
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
PB  
PRESET  
MONITOR  
SELECT  
METER  
CH-1/2 3/4  
INPUT SELECT  
VIDEO  
COUNTER  
SELECT  
SDTI/i.LINK  
CH1 1/2  
CH2 3/4  
SYNC  
SC  
REW  
PLAY  
F FWD  
STOP  
REC  
B Video/audio input setting  
PHONES  
CONTROL  
S
E Menu control section  
D Tape transport control  
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a POWER switch  
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SC (subcarrier phase) control  
Press the “ ” side to power on the unit. This causes the  
audio level meters and the display section to light. To  
power off the unit, press the “ ” side of the switch.  
Turn this control to accurately adjust the subcarrier phase  
of the composite video output signal of the unit with  
respect to the reference video signal. Use a cross-point  
(Phillips) screwdriver to turn it.  
b Audio level meters  
These two meters indicate the recording audio levels  
during recording or EE mode* and the playback audio  
levels during playback. When the audio level indicated on  
a meter exceeds 0 dB, the OVER indicator for the meter  
lights.  
e SYNC (synchronization phase) control  
Turn this control to accurately adjust the synchronization  
phase of the output video signal of the unit with respect to  
the reference video signal. Use a cross-point (Phillips)  
screwdriver to turn it.  
The short bars to the right of level indication bars indicate  
that those levels are reference audio recording levels.  
The settings made with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button and  
MONITOR SELECT button select the audio channels for  
level indications on these meters as follows.  
f Cassette compartment  
Accepts DVCAM, DV and DVCPRO (25 Mbps)  
videocassettes.  
For details of usable cassettes, see page 23.  
When CH-1/2 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/  
2 3/4 button:  
g LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
Every time the MONITOR SELECT button is pressed,  
the audio channel selection for level indications on the  
two meters cycles through the following options.  
CH-1 (channel 1) only  
Only the CH-1 indicator lights.  
CH-2 (channel 2) only  
Selects whether the unit is operated from its front panel or  
from external equipment.  
REMOTE: The unit is operated from external equipment  
connected to the REMOTE connector or i.DV IN/  
OUT connector (when the optional DSBK-1503  
i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board is installed) on the  
rear panel.  
Only the CH-2 indicator lights.  
CH-1 and CH-2 (channels 1 and 2)  
Both the CH-1 and CH-2 indicators light.  
When CH-3/4 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/  
2 3/4 button:  
LOCAL: The unit is operated from its front panel or from  
a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit connected to  
the CONTROL S connector on the front panel.  
Every time the MONITOR SELECT button is pressed,  
the audio channel selection for level indications on the  
two meters cycles through the following options.  
CH-3 (channel 3) only  
h EJECT button  
When you press this button, the cassette is automatically  
ejected after a few seconds.  
Only the CH-3 indicator lights.  
CH-4 (channel 4) only  
Only the CH-4 indicator lights.  
CH-3 and CH-4 (channels 3 and 4)  
Both the CH-3 and CH-4 indicators light.  
* E-E mode: Abbreviation of Electric-to-Electric mode.In this mode,  
video and audio signals input to the VCR are output after passing through  
internal electric circuits, but not through magnetic conversion circuits such  
as heads and tapes. This can be used to check input signals and for  
adjusting input signal levels.  
c PHONES connector (stereo phone jack) and  
control knob  
Connect stereo headphones to the connector for audio  
monitoring during recording or playback. The control  
knob controls the volume of the headphones. It also  
controls the level of the audio signal output from the  
MONITOR connector on the rear panel.  
The settings made with the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button and  
MONITOR SELECT button select the audio channels for  
audio output via this connector. The same channel  
selection as for the audio level meters applies to this  
connector.  
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i MONITOR SELECT button  
k
                                                 
COUNTER SELECT button  
Use this button and the METER CH-1/2 3/4 button to  
select the audio channels:  
for level indications on the audio level meters  
for audio output via the PHONES connector on the front  
panel  
Selects the type of time data to be shown in the time  
counter display. Each press of this button cycles through  
the following three indicator display options:  
COUNTER (CNT: count value of the time counter)  
TC (time code)  
for audio output via the MONITOR connector on the  
rear panel  
Depending on the setting made with the METER CH-1/2  
3/4 button, the channels for output to the above meters and  
connectors are selected as follows.  
U-BIT (user bits)  
Note  
If the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is set to REMOTE, the  
COUNTER SELECT button does not operate while the  
tape is moving. In this case, make the time data selection  
via the external equipment connected to the REMOTE  
connector on the rear panel.  
When CH-1/2 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/  
2 3/4 button:  
Audio level meters  
PHONES  
connector  
MONITOR  
connector  
l CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack)  
Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as  
the DSRM-10 to this connector.  
CH-1 (channel 1) only.  
Only the left meter lights. (monaural)  
Channel 1 only Channel 1 only  
CH-2 (channel 2) only.  
Only the right meter  
lights.  
Channel 2 only Channel 2 only  
(monaural)  
CH-1 and CH-2 (channels Channels 1  
Channels 1  
1 and 2).  
and 2 (stereo) and 2 (mixed)  
Both the left and right  
meters light.  
When CH-3/4 mode is selected with the METER CH-1/  
2 3/4 button:  
Audio level meters  
PHONES  
connector  
MONITOR  
connector  
CH-3 (channel 3) only.  
Channel 3 only Channel 3 only  
Only the left meter lights. (monaural)  
CH-4 (channel 4) only.  
Only the right meter  
lights.  
Channel 4 only Channel 4 only  
(monaural)  
CH-3 and CH-4 (channels Channels 3  
Channels 3  
3 and 4).  
and 4 (stereo) and 4 (mixed)  
Both the left and right  
meters light.  
j METER CH-1/2 3/4 button  
Pressing this button toggles the audio level meter mode  
between CH-1/2 (channels 1 and 2) and CH-3/4 (channels  
3 and 4).  
The settings made with this button and the MONITOR  
SELECT button select the channels for level indications  
and audio output.  
For more details, see i MONITOR SELECT button.”  
Location and Function of Parts  
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A Audio input/output level control section  
B Video/audio input setting section  
a REC/PB LEVEL control knobs  
INPUT SELECT  
SDTI/i.LINK  
VIDEO  
CH1 1/2  
CH2 3/4  
1
REC/PB  
LEVEL  
2
d CH2 3/4 button  
3
c CH1 1/2 button  
b VIDEO button  
a SDTI/i.LINK button  
4
VAR  
REC  
PB  
a SDTI/i.LINK (SDTI (QSDI) interface/i.LINK  
selection) button  
PRESET  
b VAR switch  
Each press of this button cycles through the following  
input signal selection options.  
Digital video signal in SDTI (QSDI) format input to the  
SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector (optional DSBK-1501  
board required)  
When this is selected, use the CH1 1/2 button and CH2  
3/4 button to select the required input audio signals.  
a REC/PB LEVEL control knobs  
These knobs used to control audio levels function  
differently depending on the setting of the VAR switch as  
follows.  
VARswitch Functions of control knobs  
setting  
Note  
In this case, the phases of the selected audio signals  
will be about two frames ahead of the phase of the  
digital video signal in SDTI (QSDI) format.  
PRESET  
Control knobs are not effective.  
The analog audio input/output levels are set to  
the reference level set with the LEVEL  
SELECT menu item (see page 66).  
Digital video and audio signals in SDTI (QSDI) format  
input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector (optional  
DSBK-1501 board required)  
Digital video and audio signals in i.LINK-compatible  
DV format input to the i.DV IN/OUT connector  
(optional DSBK-1503 board required)  
REC  
PB  
Control the analog/digital audio input levels on  
channels 1 to 4 during recording.  
Control the analog/digital audio output levels  
on channels 1 to 4 during playback.  
b VAR switch  
Use to switch the way in which the REC/PB LEVEL  
control knobs function.  
The selection made with this button is indicated in the  
INPUT signal display section (see page 14).  
b VIDEO button  
Each press of this button cycles through the following  
input video signal selection options.  
Composite video signal input to the VIDEO IN  
connector (optional DSBK-1504/1504P board required)  
S-video (separated Y and C) signals input to the VIDEO  
IN connectors (optional DSBK-1504/1504P board  
required)  
Y, RY and BY component video signals input to the  
VIDEO IN connectors (optional DSBK-1504/1504P  
board required)  
SDI video signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN  
connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)  
Video test signal (selected with the INT VIDEO SG  
menu item (see page 64)) generated by the internal  
signal generator  
The selection made with this button is indicated by the  
VIDEO indicators in the INPUT signal display section (see  
Location and Function of Parts  
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c CH1 1/2 (audio channel 1 or 1/2) button  
Each press of this button cycles through the following  
input audio signal selection options for audio channel 1  
(when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 1 and 2  
(when in 4-channel mode).  
d
                                                 
CH2 3/4 (audio channel 2 or 3/4) button  
Each press of this button cycles through the following  
input audio signal selection options for audio channel 2  
(when in 2-channel mode) or for audio channels 3 and 4  
(when in 4-channel mode).  
Analog audio signal input to the AUDIO IN 1/3  
connector (optional DSBK-1504/1504P board required)  
Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the  
AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 connector (optional DSBK-  
1501 board required)  
Analog audio signal input to the AUDIO IN 2/4  
connector (optional DSBK-1504/1504P board required)  
Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the  
AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 3/4 connector (optional DSBK-  
1501 board required)  
SDI audio signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN  
connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)  
Audio test signal (selected with the INT AUDIO SG  
menu item (see page 66) generated by the internal signal  
generator  
SDI audio signal input to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN  
connector (optional DSBK-1501 board required)  
Audio test signal (selected with the INT AUDIO SG  
menu item (see page 66) generated by the internal signal  
generator  
The selection made with this button is indicated by the  
AUDIO CH-1 1/2 indicators in the INPUT signal display  
section (see page 13).  
The selection made with this button is indicated by the  
AUDIO CH-2 3/4 indicators in the INPUT signal display  
section (see page 13).  
When analog audio is selected (optional DSBK-1504/  
1504P board required), the signal input to the AUDIO IN  
1/3 connector is recorded either on channel 1 (when in 2-  
channel mode) or on channels 1 and 3 (when in 4-channel  
mode). That is, in 4-channel mode, the same analog audio  
signal is recorded on channels 1 and 3. Using the REC/PB  
LEVEL control knobs with the VAR switch set to REC, it  
is possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels  
separately.  
When analog audio is selected (optional DSBK-1504/  
1504P board required), the signal input to the AUDIO IN  
2/4 connector is recorded either on channel 2 (when in 2-  
channel mode) or on channels 2 and 4 (when in 4-channel  
mode). That is, in 4-channel mode, the same analog audio  
signal is recorded on channels 2 and 4. Using the REC/PB  
LEVEL control knobs with the VAR switch set to REC, it  
is possible to adjust the audio levels on the two channels  
separately.  
You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC  
MODE menu item (see page 65). The selection is indicated  
by the REC MODE display on the front panel.  
You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC  
MODE menu item (see page 65). The selection is indicated  
by the REC MODE display on the front panel.  
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C Display section  
d Time data type indicators  
e SERVO indicator  
f Recording/playback tape format indicators  
g Cassette memory indicator  
INPUT  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE  
SDTI  
i.LINK  
CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REPEAT  
S VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
SDI COMPOSITE  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
SDTI  
S VIDEO  
Y-R,B  
b OUTPUT signal display section  
c Time counter display  
a INPUT signal display section  
h NO EDIT indicator  
i CL indicator  
j REC INHI indicator  
k Tape end alarm indicator  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
REPEAT  
l REPEAT indicator  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
m Remote mode indicators  
q VITC indicator  
p EDIT MODE indicator  
o REC MODE display  
n PB Fs display  
a INPUT signal display section  
V:SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video signal  
only in SDTI (QSDI) format is selected (optional  
DSBK-1501 board required).  
SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio  
signals in SDTI (QSDI) format are selected (optional  
DSBK-1501 board required).  
Indicates the input video and audio signal formats selected  
with the INPUT SELECT buttons (SDTI/i.LINK, VIDEO,  
CH1 1/2, and CH2 3/4 buttons).  
Note  
The indicators without the corresponding optional boards  
installed in the unit do not light.  
i.LINK indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio  
signals in i.LINK-compatible DV format are selected  
(optional DSBK-1503 board required).  
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VIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S  
VIDEO, YR,B, SDI, or SG) corresponding to the  
selected input video signal format lights.  
b
                                                 
OUTPUT signal display section  
Indicates the output video and audio signal format selected  
with the INTERFACE SELECT menu items (see page 67).  
Indicators  
Meanings  
Note  
The indicators without the corresponding optional boards  
installed in the unit do not light.  
COMPOSITE Composite video signal (optional  
DSBK-1504/1504P board required)  
S VIDEO  
S-video (separated Y and C) signals  
(optional DSBK-1504/1504P board  
required)  
SDI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio  
signals in SDI format are selected (optional DSBK-  
1501 board required).  
The SDI video and audio signals are output to the SDI/  
SDTI (QSDI) OUT1 and OUT2 connectors.  
SDTI indicator: Lights when the digital video and audio  
signals in SDTI (QSDI) format are selected (optional  
DSBK-1501 board required).  
YR,B  
Y, RY and BY component video  
signals (optional DSBK-1504/1504P  
board required)  
SDI  
SG  
SDI video signal (optional DSBK-1501  
board required)  
Video test signal (factory default  
setting)  
The video and audio signals in SDTI (QSDI) format  
are output to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1 and OUT2  
connectors.  
AUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH-1 1/2 indicator and  
CH-2 3/4 indicator, under each of which there are four  
more indicators (ANALOG, AES/EBU, SDI, and SG).  
They indicate the selected input audio signal formats.  
VIDEO indicators: The indicator (COMPOSITE, S  
VIDEO, or YR,B) corresponding to the selected  
output analog video signal format lights.  
Indicators  
CH-1 1/2  
Functions  
Indicators  
Meanings  
The indicator corresponding to the  
COMPOSITE Composite video signal  
(ANALOG, AES/ signal format selected for audio input  
EBU, SDI, SG) to channel 1 (when in 2-channel  
mode) or to channels 1 and 2 (when  
in 4-channel mode) lights.  
S VIDEO  
S-video (separated Y and C) signals  
YR,B  
Y, RY and BY component video  
signals  
ANALOG: Analog audio signal  
(optional DSBK-1504/1504P  
board required)  
This selection determines the signals output from the  
Y/CPST, RY/C/CPST, and BY/CPST (SUPER)  
connectors as follows.  
AES/EBU: Digital audio signal in  
AES/EBU format (optional  
DSBK-1501 board required)  
SDI: SDI audio signal (optional  
When COMPOSITE is selected:  
DSBK-1501 board required)  
SG: Audio test signal (factory default  
setting)  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
Output signals  
Composite signal  
Composite signal  
Composite signal  
RY/C/CPST  
BY/CPST (SUPER)  
CH-2 3/4  
The indicator corresponding to the  
(ANALOG, AES/ signal format selected for audio input  
EBU, SDI, SG) to channel 2 (when in 2-channel  
mode) or to channels 3 and 4 (when  
in 4-channel mode) lights.  
When S VIDEO is selected:  
ANALOG: Analog audio signal  
(optional DSBK-1504/1504P  
board required)  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
Output signals  
Y signal  
AES/EBU: Digital audio signal in  
AES/EBU format (optional  
RY/C/CPST  
C signal  
(3.58 MHz for DSR-1500/  
4.43 MHz for DSR-1500P)  
DSBK-1501 board required)  
SDI: SDI audio signal (optional  
DSBK-1501 board required)  
BY/CPST (SUPER)  
Composite signal  
SG: Audio test signal (factory default  
setting)  
When YR,B is selected:  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
Output signals  
Y signal  
RY/C/CPST  
BY/CPST (SUPER)  
RY signal  
BY signal  
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AUDIO indicators: Comprise the CH 1/2 indicator and  
CH 3/4 indicator to indicate the channel selection for  
analog audio output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and  
AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors.  
g
                                                 
Cassette memory indicator  
Lights when a cassette provided with a memory chip  
(cassette memory) is loaded.  
h NO EDIT (not editable) indicator  
Indicators  
CH 1/2  
Functions  
Lights during playback of a tape that contains a recording  
in other than the DVCAM format. When this indicator is  
lit, the recordings contained in the tape can be used as  
source material for editing, but editing operations such as  
insert editing and assemble editing cannot be performed.  
This indicator also lights when the audio recording mode  
selected on this unit does not coincide with that of the  
loaded tape during editing operation.  
Lights when channels 1 and 2 are  
selected for analog audio output from  
the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT  
2/4 connectors.  
CH 3/4  
Lights when channels 3 and 4 are  
selected for analog audio output from  
the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT  
2/4 connectors.  
You can change the channel selection with the AUDIO  
i CL (ClipLink) indicator  
OUTPUT menu item (see page 67).  
Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log  
data is stored in the cassette memory.  
c Time counter display  
Indicates the count value of the time counter, time code,  
VITC, or user bit data depending on the settings of the  
COUNTER SELECT button and the TC SELECT menu  
item (see page 62).  
Also used to display error messages, edit data, setup menu  
data, etc.  
For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix  
j REC INHI (recording inhibit) indicator  
Lights when the REC/SAVE switch on the loaded cassette  
is in the SAVE position (recording inhibited).  
d Time data type indicators  
k Tape end alarm indicator  
One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, or TC)  
lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in  
the time counter display.  
Starts flashing when the remaining capacity of the tape is  
for about 2 minutes.  
COUNTER: Count value of the time counter  
U-BIT: User bit data  
TC: SMPTE time code (for DSR-1500) or EBU time code  
(for DSR-1500P)  
l REPEAT (repeat playback) indicator  
Lights when the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page  
58) is set to ON to enable the repeat playback function.  
m Remote mode indicators  
e SERVO (servolock) indicator  
Lights when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked.*  
REMOTE: Lights when the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is  
set to REMOTE to remote control the unit from either  
an editing control unit connected to the REMOTE  
connector or equipment connected to the i.DV IN/  
OUT connector (when the optional DSBK-1503 board  
is installed).  
* Servolock: Synchronizing the drum rotation phase and tape transport  
phase with a reference signal during playback and recording so that the  
video heads scan the tape in the same pattern during playback and  
recording.  
9P: Lights when the REMOTE I/F menu item (see page  
67) is set to 9PIN.  
i.LINK: Lights when the REMOTE I/F menu item (see  
page 67) is set to i.LINK (optional DSBK-1503 board  
required).  
f Recording/playback tape format indicators  
DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM  
format is played back.  
DV: This lights when a tape recorded in consumer DV  
format is played back.  
LP: This flashes along with DVwhen a tape recorded in  
LP mode is played back.  
n PB Fs (playback audio sampling frequency) display  
During playback, this indicates the playback audio mode  
in which the tape being played back was recorded.  
48K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape recorded  
in 2-channel mode (48 kHz).  
Video recorded in LP mode cannot be played back  
correctly and audio is muted.  
When a tape recorded in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format or  
any other format than those mentioned above is played  
back, none of the above indicators lights.  
44.1K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape  
recorded in 2-channel mode (44.1 kHz).  
32K indicator: Lights during playback of a tape recorded  
in 4-channel mode (32 kHz).  
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o REC MODE (audio recording mode) display  
This indicates the audio recording mode currently selected  
with the REC MODE menu item (see page 65).  
2CH indicator: Lights in 2-channel mode (48 kHz).  
4CH indicator: Lights in 4-channel mode (32 kHz).  
p
                                                 
EDIT MODE indicator  
Lights when this unit is selected as the recorder VCR  
under the control of either an editing control unit  
connected to the REMOTE connector or equipment  
connected to the i.DV IN/OUT connector (when the  
optional DSBK-1503 board is installed).  
q VITC indicator  
Lights when VITC is being read or recorded regardless of  
the data shown in the time counter display.  
D Tape transport control section  
REW  
PLAY  
F FWD  
STOP  
REC  
e REC button  
d STOP button  
c F FWD button  
b PLAY button  
a REW button  
a REW (rewind) button  
Note  
When you press this button, it lights and the tape starts  
rewinding.  
When the F. FWD/REW menu item under the AUTO EE  
SELECT menu item (see page 59) is set to PB, the picture  
appears on the monitor during rewind (maximum 85 times  
normal speed).  
When the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is set to REMOTE  
(the REMOTE indicator is lit), no tape transport control  
buttons other than the EJECT and STOP buttons will work.  
This can be changed with the LOCAL ENABLE menu  
item (see page 59).  
b PLAY button  
When you press this button, it lights and playback begins.  
If you press this button during recording or editing, the  
recording or editing operation is stopped and this unit  
enters playback mode.  
c F FWD (fast forward) button  
When you press this button, it lights and the tape is fast  
forwarded.  
When the F. FWD/REW menu item under the AUTO EE  
SELECT menu item (see page 59) is set to PB, the picture  
appears on the monitor during fast forward (maximum 85  
times normal speed).  
d STOP button  
Press this button to stop the current tape transport  
operation.  
e REC (record) button  
When you press this button while holding down the PLAY  
button, it lights and recording begins.  
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e fFgG (arrow) buttons  
E Menu control section  
Use these buttons to move around the menu items, and also  
to modify the initial time code value and user bit data.  
When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 59) is  
set to ENABLE, you can also use these buttons to carry out  
the following playback operations.  
a MENU button  
b RESET (NO) button  
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
Playback type  
Direction Operation to carry out  
Playback in range Forward  
Press the G button.  
c TC PRESET button  
TC  
PRESET  
±10 times normal  
SET(YES)  
Reverse  
Press the g button.  
speed  
d SET (YES) button  
Frame-by-frame  
playback  
Forward  
Reverse  
Forward  
Reverse  
Press the f button.  
Press the F button.  
Continuous  
playback in jog  
mode  
Hold down the f button.  
Hold down the F button.  
e fFgG buttons  
For details on modifying the time code value, see To set  
a MENU button  
Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen  
and the time counter display. Press it again to exit the menu  
display.  
On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 Menu Settings.”  
b RESET (NO) button  
Press this button to:  
reset menu settings,  
reset the time data shown in the time counter display to  
zero, or  
send a negative response to the prompts issued by the  
unit.  
c TC (time code) PRESET button  
Use this button to set the initial value of the time code  
produced by the internal time code generator and user bit  
data.  
For details on setting an initial time code value and user  
d SET (YES) button  
Press this button to:  
save new settings, such as selected menu items and time  
code settings, to memory, or  
send a positive response to the prompts issued by the  
unit.  
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Rear Panel  
a AC IN connector  
AC IN  
AUDIO IN  
1/3  
VIDEO  
IN  
2/4  
2/4  
Y/CPST  
R-Y/C  
B-Y  
A Analog video/audio signal  
input section  
(SUPER)  
VIDEO OUT  
R-Y/C/CPST B-Y/CPST  
AUDIO OUT  
1/3  
MONITOR  
REF.VIDEO  
IN  
Y/CPST  
B Analogvideo/audiosignal  
output section  
IN  
OUT1  
OUT  
OUT2 SDI/SDTI  
(QSDI)  
IN  
AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU)  
3/4 1/2  
OUT  
DV IN/OUT  
b
DV IN/OUT connector  
1/2  
3/4  
TC IN  
REMOTE  
C Digital signal input/output  
c REMOTE connector  
D Time code input/output section (see page 21)  
d REF. VIDEO IN connectors  
a AC IN connector  
Use the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC  
outlet.  
d REF. (reference) VIDEO IN connectors (BNC  
type)  
Input a reference video signal. The two connectors are  
loop-through connectors. You can connect the reference  
video signal input to the left connector to other equipment  
b
DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin IEEE-1394)  
(optional DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV Input/Output  
Board)  
via the right connector (marked  
). When no connection  
is made to the right connector, the left connector is  
This connector is available when the optional DSBK-1503  
board is installed. It inputs and outputs digital video and  
audio signals in DV format.  
terminated with an impedance of 75 automatically.  
Note  
1
1
When searching at speeds in the range + / to + / or  
2
30  
1
1
/ to / times normal speed, the audio signal output  
30  
2
from this connector and monitored on external equipment  
may sound differently from the audio signal played back  
on this unit.  
c REMOTE connector (D-sub 9-pin)  
When controlling this unit from an editing control unit  
such as the ES-7, PVE-500, BVE-600/800/910, or RM-  
450/450CE, connect the editing control unit to this  
connector using the optional 9-pin remote control cable.  
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A Analog video/audio signal input section (optional DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input  
Board)  
The connectors in this section are available when the  
optional DSBK-1504/1504P board is installed.  
AC IN  
AUDIO IN  
1/3  
VIDEO  
IN  
2/4  
Y/CPST  
R-Y/C  
B-Y  
a VIDEO IN connectors  
b AUDIO IN 1/3 and AUDIO IN 2/4 connectors  
a VIDEO IN connectors (BNC type)  
When YR,B is selected:  
There are the following VIDEO IN connectors for  
inputting analog video signals:  
Y/CPST (loop-through connectors)  
RY/C  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
RY/C  
Input signals  
Y signal  
RY signal  
BY signal  
BY  
BY  
The signals you can connect to these connectors depend on  
the selection made with the VIDEO button in the video/  
audio input selection section. The selection is indicated by  
the VIDEO indicators in the INPUT signal display section.  
The analog video signals that can be input to these  
connectors are as follows.  
b AUDIO IN 1/3 and AUDIO IN 2/4 connectors  
(XLR-3 pin, female)  
Use these connectors to input analog audio signals from an  
external video cassette player or other audio equipment.  
The signals input to these connectors are recorded on the  
audio channels determined by the current audio recording  
mode, as follows.  
When COMPOSITE is selected:  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
RY/C  
Input signals  
Composite signal  
— (not usable)  
— (not usable)  
When in 2 CH (48 kHz) mode:  
Input  
connectors  
Audio channels on which input  
signals are recorded  
BY  
AUDIO IN 1/3  
AUDIO IN 2/4  
Audio channel 1  
Audio channel 2  
The two Y/CPST connectors are loop-through  
connectors. When using the signal input to the left Y/  
CPST connector as a reference video signal, for  
example, you can bridge-connect the signal to other  
equipment via the right Y/CPST connector (marked  
). When no connection is made to the right Y/  
CPST connector, the left Y/CPST connector is  
terminated with an impedance of 75 automatically.  
When in 4 CH (32 kHz) mode:  
Input  
connectors  
Audio channels on which input  
signals are recorded  
Audio channels 1 and 3  
Audio channels 2 and 4  
AUDIO IN 1/3  
AUDIO IN 2/4  
When S VIDEO is selected:  
You can switch the audio recording mode with the REC  
MODE menu item (see page 65). The selection is indicated  
by the REC MODE display on the front panel.  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
Input signals  
Y signal  
RY/C  
C signal  
(3.58 MHz for DSR-1500/  
4.43 MHz for DSR-1500P)  
BY  
— (not usable)  
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B Analog video/audio signal output section  
a VIDEO OUT connectors  
b AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors  
(SUPER)  
VIDEO OUT  
R-Y/C/CPST B-Y/CPST  
AUDIO OUT  
MONITOR  
2/4  
1/3  
Y/CPST  
c MONITOR connector  
a VIDEO OUT connectors (BNC type)  
There are the following VIDEO OUT connectors for  
outputting analog video signals:  
When YR, B is selected:  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
Output signals  
Y signal  
Y/CPST  
RY/C/CPST  
RY/C/CPST  
RY signal  
BY signal  
BY/CPST (SUPER)  
BY/CPST  
(SUPER)  
The signals output from these connectors depend on the  
setting of the VIDEO OUTPUT menu item (see page 67).  
The setting is indicated by the VIDEO indicators in the  
OUTPUT signal display section on the front panel.  
The analog video signals that can be output from these  
connectors are as follows.  
b AUDIO OUT 1/3 and AUDIO OUT 2/4 connectors  
(XLR-3 pin, male)  
These connectors output analog audio signals. The output  
audio channels are determined by the playback audio mode  
and the setting (1/2 CH or 3/4 CH) of the AUDIO  
OUTPUT menu item (see page 67) as follows.  
When COMPOSITE is selected:  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
Output signals  
Composite signal  
Composite signal  
Composite signal  
When in 2 CH (48 kHz or 44.1 kHz) mode:  
Output  
Output audio channels  
RY/C/CPST  
connectors  
BY/CPST  
(SUPER)  
AUDIO OUT 1/3 Audio channel 1 (when 1/2 CH is  
selected) or silent (when 3/4 CH is  
selected)  
When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page  
60) is set to ON (factory default setting), the BY/  
CPST (SUPER) connector outputs a composite video  
signal with superimposed text information.  
AUDIO OUT 2/4 Audio channel 2 (when 1/2 CH is  
selected) or silent (when 3/4 CH is  
selected)  
When in 4 CH (32 kHz) mode:  
When S-VIDEO is selected:  
Output  
connectors  
Output audio channels  
Connectors  
Y/CPST  
Output signals  
Y signal  
AUDIO OUT 1/3 Audio channel 1 (when 1/2 CH is  
selected) or audio channel 3 (when 3/  
4 CH is selected)  
RY/C/CPST  
C signal  
(3.58 MHz for DSR-1500/  
4.43 MHz for DSR-1500P)  
AUDIO OUT 2/4 Audio channel 2 (when 1/2 CH is  
selected) or audio channel 4 (when 3/  
4 CH is selected)  
BY/CPST  
(SUPER)  
Composite signal  
The current playback audio mode is indicated by the PB Fs  
display on the front panel.  
When the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page  
60) is set to ON (factory default setting), the BY/  
CPST (SUPER) connector outputs a composite video  
signal with superimposed text information.  
c MONITOR connector (RCA phono jack)  
This connector outputs audio signals for monitoring. The  
audio signals to be output from this connector can be  
selected with the MONITOR SELECT button and  
METER CH-1/2 3/4 button on the front panel.  
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C Digital signal input/output section (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board)  
The connectors in this section are available when the  
optional DSBK-1501 board is installed.  
a SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN connector  
b SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2 connectors  
c AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/EBU)  
IN 3/4 connectors  
d AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2 and AUDIO  
(AES/EBU) OUT 3/4 connectors  
IN  
OUT1  
OUT2 SDI/SDTI  
(QSDI)  
IN  
AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU)  
3/4 1/2  
OUT  
1/2  
3/4  
a SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN (Serial Digital Interface/  
Serial Data Transport Interface (QSDI) input)  
connector (BNC type)  
This connector inputs digital video and audio signals in  
SDTI (QSDI) or SDI format. To select the required input  
signal formats, use the SDTI/i.LINK button or VIDEO  
button on the front panel. The current input signal  
selections are indicated in the INPUT signal display  
section on the front panel.  
d AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/  
EBU) OUT 3/4 connectors (BNC type)  
These connectors output digital audio signals in AES/EBU  
format.  
The left connector (1/2) is for audio channels 1 and 2, and  
the right connector (3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4.  
D Time code input/output section  
b SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2 (Serial Digital  
Interface/Serial Data Transport Interface (QSDI)  
output 1/output 2) connectors (BNC type)  
a TC IN connector  
b TC OUT connector  
These connectors output digital video and audio signals in  
SDTI (QSDI) or SDI format. To select these output signal  
formats, use the DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item (see page  
67). The current output signal selections are indicated in  
the OUTPUT signal display section on the front panel.  
TC IN  
OUT  
Note  
a TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)  
Input externally generated SMPTE time code (for DSR-  
1500) or EBU time code (for DSR-1500P) to this  
connector.  
1
1
When searching at speeds in the range + / to + / or  
2
30  
1
1
/ to / times normal speed, the audio signal output  
2
30  
from these connectors in SDTI (QSDI) format and  
monitored on external equipment may sound differently  
from the audio signal played back on this unit.  
b TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)  
This connector outputs a time code according to the  
operating state of the unit, as follows:  
c AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 and AUDIO (AES/  
EBU) IN 3/4 connectors (BNC type)  
Input digital audio signals in AES/EBU format to these  
connectors.  
The left connector (1/2) is for audio channels 1 and 2, and  
the right connector (3/4) is for audio channels 3 and 4.  
During playback: the playback time code  
During recording: the time code generated by the internal  
time code generator or the time code input to the TC  
IN connector. When the EE OUT PHASE menu item  
(see page 63) is set to MUTE, no time code is output.  
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Recording and Playback Chapter  
2
Usable Cassettes  
This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.  
Model name  
Size  
PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME  
PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME  
Standard size  
Mini size  
The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/playback  
time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a  
maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.  
Cassettes usable for playback only  
All consumer DV cassettes and large- and medium-size DVCPRO (25 Mbps)  
cassettes are usable for playback only.  
Notes  
If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.  
When operating this unit as a player, you can also use DV cassettes on the  
unit. However, it is the best choice to always use DVCAM cassettes because  
they are more reliable than DV cassettes whatever your purpose may be:  
playback, editing, or long-period storage of recordings.  
Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format recorder can be played  
back on this unit but cannot be used for recording at editing operation. When  
you insert such a cassette into this unit, the NO EDIT indicator lights up in the  
display section on the front panel of this unit.  
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DVCAM cassettes  
The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.  
REC/SAVE switch  
For details of this switch, see Preventing accidental  
Mini size  
Standard size  
Cassette memory  
This memory is used to store ClipLink log data.  
For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix  
Notes on using cassettes  
Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to the  
beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end  
instead of flat on its side.  
Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.)  
may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.  
If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection  
problems may occur, causing a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or  
dirt from this area before using the cassette.  
If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact, the  
tape may become slackened and may not record and/or play back correctly.  
For information about how to check the tape for slack, see the next section.  
Checking the tape for slack  
Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown  
by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into  
the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.  
Paper clip, etc.  
Reel  
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Preventing accidental erasure  
Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to SAVE to prevent accidental  
erasure of recorded contents.  
REC/SAVE switch  
Set to SAVE  
REC  
SAVE  
To enable re-recording  
Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC.  
When this switch is set to SAVE, the unit cannot record on the tape.  
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes  
Inserting a cassette  
This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size:  
DVCPRO) and S (mini size). When inserting a cassette in the unit, make sure  
its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure.  
Outer guides  
Mini size (Insert the cassette into the  
middle of the cassette compartment.)  
Standard size  
Tape window facing upward  
Inner guides  
Medium size (Align the cassette with  
the outer guides, then slide it in over  
the inner guides.)  
Tape window facing upward  
Usable Cassettes  
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No double insertion of cassettes  
When you insert a cassette, the orange lock-out plate appears in the cassette  
compartment to prevent double insertion.  
Ejecting a cassette  
Press the EJECT button.  
EJECT button  
dB OVER  
0
dB OVER  
0
INPUT  
VIDEO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
AUDIO  
REPEAT  
SDTI  
S
VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
i.LINK  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
SDTI VIDEO  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
S
PB  
F
S
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
Y-R,B  
48K 44.1K 32K  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
Usable Cassettes  
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Recording  
This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform  
recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are  
using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone  
recorder.  
For the necessary connections for recording and the settings not covered in this  
section, see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings.”  
For dubbing of SDTI (QSDI) format signals, use the AUTO FUNCTION menu  
item SDTI DUBBING (see page 71). For details, see Digitally Dubbing  
Note  
When using the unit as a recorder, the optional boards corresponding to the input  
signal formats to be used are required.  
For details about the optional boards, see Optional Accessories(page 7).  
Settings for Recording  
Player (DSR-1600/1600P, etc.)  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
0
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
PB FS  
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1
Video monitor  
INPUT signal display  
section  
LOCAL/REMOTE  
switch  
Recorder (DSR-1500/1500P)  
3
dB OVER  
0
dB OVER  
0
INPUT  
VIDEO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
AUDIO  
REPEAT  
SDTI  
S
VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
i.LINK  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
6
4
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
SDTI VIDEO  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
7
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
S
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
Y-R,B  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
5
Audio level meters  
When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the  
REMOTE connector, see LOCAL/REMOTE switchon page 9 and the  
description of the REMOTE I/F menu item on page 67.  
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1 Power on the video monitor, then set its input switches according to the  
signals input from this unit.  
2 Set up the player to play back a tape.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions for the player.  
3 Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch.  
4 When the REMOTE indicator is off (the external editing control unit is not  
used), use the COUNTER SELECT button to select the type of time data to  
be used.  
Each press of this button cycles through three options: COUNTER (CNT  
value), TC (time code), and U-BIT (user bit data). The time data type  
indicator for each option lights as it is selected.  
Selected time data  
Count value of the time counter  
Time code  
Time data type indicator  
COUNTER  
TC  
User bit data  
U-BIT  
When the REMOTE indicator is lit, selection of the time data type is carried  
out at the editing control unit.  
5 Select the formats of video and audio input signal to be recorded.  
Use the INPUT SELECT buttons in the video/audio input setting section to  
select the desired signal formats. Each selection is shown by a lit indicator  
in the INPUT signal display section.  
Video input signal  
(input connector)  
Corresponding INPUT Lit indicator in the  
SELECT button  
INPUT signal display  
a)  
section  
Composite signal  
(VIDEO IN: Y/CPST)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
COMPOSITE in VIDEO  
group  
Separated Y/C signal  
(VIDEO IN: Y/CPST and  
RY/C)  
S VIDEO in VIDEO  
group  
Component signal  
(VIDEO IN: Y/CPST,  
RY/C, and BY)  
VIDEO  
YR,B in VIDEO group  
SDI signal  
VIDEO  
SDI in VIDEO group  
(SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)  
SDTI (QSDI) signal  
(SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)  
SDTI/i.LINK  
SDTI: both SDTI video  
and audio input  
signals are  
recorded.  
V:SDTI: only SDTI video  
input signal is  
recorded.  
i.LINK-compatible digital SDTI/i.LINK  
video signal in DV format  
(i.DV IN/OUT)  
i.LINK  
Internal test video signal VIDEO  
SG in VIDEO group  
a) The indicators without the corresponding optional boards (DSBK-1501/1503/1504/1504P)  
installed in the unit do not light.  
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Audio input signal  
(input connector)  
Corresponding INPUT Lit indicator in the  
SELECT button  
INPUT signal display  
a)  
section  
Analog signal  
(AUDIO IN 1/3 and  
AUDIO IN 2/4)  
CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4  
ANALOG in AUDIO  
group  
AES/EBU signal  
(AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN)  
CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4  
CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4  
SDTI/i.LINK  
AES/EBU in AUDIO  
group  
SDI signal  
(SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)  
SDI in AUDIO group  
SDTI (QSDI) signal  
SDTI  
(SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN)  
i.LINK-compatible digital SDTI/i.LINK  
audio signal in DV format  
(i.DV IN/OUT)  
i.LINK  
Internal test audio signal CH1 1/2 and CH2 3/4  
SG in AUDIO group  
a) The indicators without the corresponding optional boards (DSBK-1501/1503/1504/1504P)  
installed in the unit do not light.  
Caution  
Once you have started recording, you cannot change the input signal  
selection.  
6 Select the audio mode.  
Select either two-channel mode (2 CHANNEL) or four-channel mode (4  
CHANNEL) with the REC MODE menu item (see page 65). The  
corresponding indicator lights in the REC MODE display.  
Audio mode  
Lit indicator in the REC MODE display  
2-channel mode  
4-channel mode  
2CH  
4CH  
Cautions  
In the DVCAM format, there are two audio recording modes, with either  
two channels at 48 kHz or four channels at 32 kHz. It is not possible to  
select other modes (for example with four channels at 48 kHz).  
During audio editing, if a signal used in assemble or insert editing is in a  
different mode from the base tape, the signals will be discontinuous at the  
edit points, and correct editing will not be obtained. For this reason, audio  
editing between different modes is inhibited on this unit.  
For smooth editing operations, check the audio recording mode of the  
base tape beforehand.  
Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode  
selection.  
If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, it is not  
possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point.  
When, in 4-channel mode, analog audio is selected for all four channels  
(channels 1/2 and 3/4), the same analog audio signals are recorded on  
channels 1 and 3 and on channels 2 and 4, respectively.  
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7 With the VAR switch on the front panel set to REC, use the REC/PB  
LEVEL control knobs to adjust audio input levels. Watching the audio level  
meter, adjust the level so that the meter does not indicate higher values than  
0 dB when the audio signal is at its maximum. When the level exceeds 0 dB,  
the OVER indicator lights.  
The factory-preset audio recording level is 20 dB (DSR-1500) or 18 dB  
(DSR-1500P). This setting can be changed using the LEVEL SELECT  
menu item (see page 66).  
Recording Procedure  
This section describes the procedure to perform recording on this unit, showing  
an example session in which playback signals coming from a player VCR will  
be recorded on the tape loaded in the unit.  
1
LOCAL/REMOTE  
switch  
dB OVER  
0
dB OVER  
0
INPUT  
VIDEO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
AUDIO  
REPEAT  
SDTI  
S
VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
-12  
-12  
-20  
i.LINK  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
-20  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
SDTI VIDEO  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
S
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
Y-R,B  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
Recorder  
(DSR-1500/1500P)  
2
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
dB  
0
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
-12  
-20  
1
0
-1  
-2  
1
0
-1  
-2  
2
0
-1  
-2  
3
0
-1  
-2  
4
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
-60  
-60  
-60  
-60  
PB FS  
48k44.1k32k  
Player  
(DSR-1600/1600P, etc.)  
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Notes  
When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the  
REMOTE connector of this unit, set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to  
REMOTE, turning the REMOTE indicator on. When not, set the switch to  
LOCAL, turning the indicator off.  
If you intend to use a tape recorded on this unit in a system comprising a DSR-  
85/85P and an ES-7 EditStation, it is recommended to record color bars on at  
least the first 40 seconds of the tape.  
When transferring digital signals from the DSR-85/85P to the ES-7  
EditStation at four times normal speed, there must be recording for  
approximately 40 seconds before the IN point.  
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1 After checking the following items, hold the cassette with the tape window  
facing upward, then insert it into the recorder (this unit) as illustrated on  
.
Item to check  
See section  
Make sure that the REC/SAVE switch Preventing accidental erasureon  
of the cassette is set to REC.  
Check for tape slack.  
Make sure that the HUMID!alarm is Condensationon page 93  
not shown in the time counter display.  
The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the tape is wound  
round the head drum. The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates, and  
the STOP button lights.  
If the REC INHI indicator lights:  
It indicates that the REC/SAVE switch of the loaded cassette has been set  
to SAVE. Press the EJECT button in the tape transport control section to  
remove the cassette, then set the REC/SAVE switch to REC and reload the  
cassette.  
Note  
When ejecting and loading cassettes, make sure that the unit has been  
powered on.  
2 Hold down the REC button and press the PLAY button.  
This puts the unit into recording mode, and the tape starts moving.  
3 Press the PLAY button on the player.  
The player starts the playback operation, at which point this unit starts  
recording the input playback signals.  
Cautions  
Once you have started recording, you cannot change the audio mode  
selection.  
If on a tape there is a point where the audio mode is switched, it is not  
possible to carry out insert editing over a section including that point.  
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If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded  
Indicator  
It means:  
Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.  
CL indicator  
There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette  
memory on the loaded cassette.  
Caution  
With such a cassette, carrying out recording destroys  
the ClipLink log data.  
NO EDIT indicator  
The recording format of the tape is DV,or a  
DVCPRO tape is inserted.  
Replace the tape with one that has been recorded in  
DVCAM format.  
During editing operation  
The audio recording mode selected on this unit does  
not coincide with that of the tape.  
In this case, set the unit for the same audio recording  
mode as with the tape.  
However, If your current purpose is recording only,  
you can use the tape as it is.  
For more details, see Troubleshootingon page 96.  
To perform the following operations  
Operation  
Do this:  
Stop recording.  
Press the STOP button.  
The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically  
switch to standby off mode after the time period set  
with the STOP TIMER menu item (see page 63) for  
tape protection.  
Remove the cassette.  
Press the EJECT button.  
After a few seconds, the tape is unwound from the  
head drum and the cassette is automatically ejected.  
If a CNT value is shown on the time counter display  
(the time data type indicator COUNTERis lit), the  
CNT value is reset.  
Inhibit the unit from  
Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60)  
outputting text information to OFF.  
(time data, operation mode  
indications, etc.) to the  
video monitor.  
Change the time period  
before the unit switches  
from stop mode to standby  
off mode.  
Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item  
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Playback  
This section describes the settings and operations necessary to perform playback  
on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the  
unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone player VCR.  
For the necessary connections for playback and the settings not covered in this  
section, see Chapter 5 Connections and Settings(page 79).  
Settings for Playback  
Video monitor  
2
Player (DSR-1500/1500P)  
1
dB OVER  
0
dB OVER  
0
INPUT  
VIDEO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
AUDIO  
REPEAT  
SDTI  
S
VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
i.LINK  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
SDTI VIDEO  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
S
PB  
F
S
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
Y-R,B  
48K 44.1K 32K  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
1 Power on this unit by pressing on the side of the POWER switch.  
2 Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below.  
Switch  
Setting  
75 termination switch  
Input switch  
ON (or attach a 75 terminator.)  
Set according to the type of input signal from this  
unit.  
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Playback Procedure  
1
LOCAL/  
REMOTE switch  
dB OVER  
0
dB OVER  
0
INPUT  
VIDEO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
AUDIO  
REPEAT  
SDTI  
S
VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
i.LINK  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
SDTI VIDEO  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
S
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
Y-R,B  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
2
Note  
When controlling this unit from an editing control unit connected to the  
REMOTE connector of this unit, set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch of this unit  
to REMOTE, turning the REMOTE indicator on. When not, set the switch to  
LOCAL, turning the indicator off.  
1 Insert a cassette.  
For details of cassette insertion see page 25, and for usable cassette types  
The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit and the STOP button  
lights. A few seconds later, if the STOP menu item under the AUTO EE  
SELECT menu item (see page 59) is set to PB, a still image will appear on  
the monitor screen.  
2 Press the PLAY button.  
This starts the playback operation. When the tape is played back all the way  
to the end, the unit automatically rewinds it and then stops.  
If the following indicators light when a cassette is loaded  
Indicator  
It means:  
Cassette memory indicator The loaded cassette contains a cassette memory.  
CL indicator  
There is ClipLink log data stored in the cassette  
memory on the loaded cassette.  
NO EDIT indicator  
The tape was recorded in the DV format, or a  
DVCPRO tape is inserted.  
You cannot use it as a recording tape for editing.  
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To perform the following operations  
Operation  
Do this:  
Stop playback.  
Press the STOP button.  
The unit enters stop mode, and will automatically  
switch to standby off mode after the time set with the  
STOP TIMER menu item (see page 63) for tape  
protection.  
Adjust the audio playback  
level.  
Use the PHONES control knob on the front panel  
(outputs from the PHONES connector on the front  
panel and the MONITOR connector on the rear panel  
are adjusted).  
Play back in shuttle mode  
while monitoring the  
To carry out a high-speed search (10 times normal  
speed) in forward or reverse direction, press the G or  
g button.  
To return to normal-speed playback, press the PLAY  
button.  
a)  
video.  
Note  
When performing these operations, set the LOCAL/  
REMOTE switch on the front panel to LOCAL.  
Play back in jog mode while To carry out frame-by-frame playback in forward or  
a)  
reverse direction, press the f or F button.  
When you hold down the f or F button, playback is  
monitoring the video.  
1
continued in jog mode (/ times normal speed) in  
2
forward or reverse direction.  
Note  
When performing these operations, set the LOCAL/  
REMOTE switch on the front panel to LOCAL.  
Inhibit the unit from  
Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60)  
outputting text information to OFF.  
(time data, operation mode  
indications, etc.) to the  
video monitor.  
Remove the cassette.  
Press the EJECT button.  
If a CNT value is shown in the time counter display,  
the CNT value is reset.  
Disable the automatic  
rewind function.  
Set the AUTO REW menu item (see page 60) to  
DISABLE.  
Change the time period  
before the unit switches  
from stop mode to standby  
off mode.  
Change the setting of the STOP TIMER menu item  
a) When the SEARCH ENABLE menu item (see page 59) is set to ENABLE.  
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Repeat PlaybackAutomatic Cyclical Playback  
Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat  
playback) between selected start and end points.  
1 Set the desired repeat start and end points with the REPEAT FUNCTION  
menu item (see page 58).  
You can set points A and B as start and end points by following the  
procedure described in the next section.  
2 Set the REPEAT MODE menu item (see page 58) to ON.  
The REPEAT indicator lights.  
3 Press the SET (YES) button to save the new setting and close the menu.  
4 Press the PLAY button.  
The unit repeats playback between the repeat start and end points set in step  
1.  
Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback  
You can set the repeat playback start point (point A) and end point (point B) by  
using the current tape position or inputting time code values.  
To perform repeat playback after setting points A and B, press the PLAY button  
when the REMOTE indicator is off. When the DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit  
is connected to the CONTROL S connector on the front panel, you can also start  
repeat playback by pressing its PLAY button with the REMOTE indicator of  
this unit off.  
Note  
When performing repeat playback using points A and B as the playback start  
and end points, make sure that the REPEAT TOP and REPEAT END menu  
items (see page 58) are set to A POINT and B POINT, respectively.  
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Setting the current tape position as point A or B  
Proceed as follows to set the current tape position as point A or B for repeat  
playback.  
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
SET(YES)  
TC  
PRESET  
dB OVER  
0
dB OVER  
0
INPUT  
VIDEO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
AUDIO  
REPEAT  
SDTI  
S
VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
i.LINK  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
SDTI VIDEO  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
S
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
Y-R,B  
REW  
PLAY  
F
FWD  
STOP  
REC  
Buttons used for setting  
the current tape position  
as point A  
Buttons used for setting  
the current tape position  
as point B  
While holding down the SET (YES) button in the menu control section, press  
the g or G button. The time code value of the current tape position is set as point  
A or B, and a message A setor B setis displayed for 0.5 second in the time  
counter display.  
Once set, the point A or B time code value is held in the non-volatile memory  
of the unit until changed. It is not lost when the unit is powered off.  
Note  
When setting point A or B, you can only use a time code value. Even when  
COUNTER is selected with the COUNTER SELECT button, you cannot use a  
CNT value to set point A or B.  
To check the point A or B time code value  
Press the g or G button in the menu control section. While the button is held  
down, the point A or B time code value is displayed on the monitor and in the  
time counter display.  
If you hold down the g and G buttons simultaneously, the value shown is the  
point B time code value minus the point A time code value. If the point A time  
code value is greater than the point B time code value, a minus sign () is shown  
before the value.  
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Inputting time code values for points A and B  
Using the following procedure, you can modify the time code value for point A  
or B.  
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
SET(YES)  
1,15  
8,11  
TC  
PRESET  
13  
12  
2,3,4,6,10,11  
5,7,9,12  
1 Press the MENU button.  
The following menu display appears.  
SYSTEM MENU  
SETUP MENU  
Setup menu  
Time counter display  
AUTO FUNCTION  
HOURS METER  
Monitor screen  
2 With SETUP MENUselected, press the G button.  
The display changes as follows.  
SETUP MENU  
Operational  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
TIME CODE  
Time counter display  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
MENU GRADE  
:BASIC  
Monitor screen  
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3 With OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONselected, press the G button.  
The display changes as follows.  
SETUP MENU  
>REP FUNC  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
AUTO EE SELECT  
LOCAL ENABLE :STP&EJ  
Monitor screen  
4 With REPEAT FUNCTIONselected, press the G button.  
The contents of the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item are displayed.  
SETUP MENU  
>> REPEAT MD  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
:OFF  
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
:
T.TOP  
V.END  
:
B PRESET  
Monitor screen  
5 Press the F button to select REPEAT TOP.”  
SETUP MENU  
>> REP TOP  
Time counter display  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
:OFF  
:T.TOP  
:V.END  
B PRESET  
Monitor screen  
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6 Press the G button.  
The display changes as follows.  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
>>> Tape top  
Time counter display  
:T.TOP  
REPEAT TOP  
* TAPE TOP  
A POINT  
:V.END  
Monitor screen  
7 Press the F button to select A POINT.”  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
>>> A point  
Time counter display  
REPEAT TOP  
:T.TOP  
* TAPE TOP :V.END  
A POINT  
Monitor screen  
8 Press the g button.  
The display changes as follows.  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
>> REP TOP  
Time counter display  
:OFF  
.
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
A
:
V.END  
B PRESET  
Monitor screen  
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9 Press the F button to select A PRESET.”  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
>> A preset  
Time counter display  
:OFF  
.
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
A
:
V.END  
B PRESET  
Monitor screen  
10Press the G button.  
The A PRESET MODE screen appears. The time code value of the current  
point A is displayed below the screen title.  
A PRESET MODE  
A 00:00:00:00  
INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY  
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY  
CLEAR : RESET KEY  
DATA SAVE :  
SET KEY  
TO MENU : MENU KEY  
Monitor screen  
11Use the g or G button to select the digit in the time code value display that  
you want to change.  
Each press of the button causes the digit to the left or right to begin flashing.  
Holding the button down moves the flashing digit continuously.  
If you want to clear the time code value, press the RESET (NO) button. The  
value is cleared to 00:00:00:00, and the leftmost digit begins flashing.  
12Press the f or F button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing  
digit.  
Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the  
button down increments or decrements the value continuously. To change  
other digits, return to step 11.  
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13Press the SET (YES) button to confirm the defined value.  
The message NOW SAVING...is displayed on the monitor screen and  
Saving...is shown in the time counter display while the new setting is  
being saved in memory.  
Caution  
The new setting may be lost if you power off the unit during the saving  
operation. Wait until the saving operation is completed before powering the  
unit off.  
If you want to discard the changed value  
Press the MENU button instead of pressing the SET (YES) button to return  
to the menu display, then press the MENU button again to end the menu  
operation without saving the changed value into memory.  
After the saving operation is completed, the monitor screen and time  
counter display return to the REPEAT FUNCTION setting display as  
shown in step 9.  
14To set point B, refer to steps 5 to 13. (Select REPEAT ENDin step 5, B  
POINTin step 7, and B PRESETin step 9.)  
15Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B  
You can set any desired tape position as point A or B and cue up to the set point  
when required. To cue up to point A or B, holding down the g or G button in  
the menu control section, press the REW button in the tape transport control  
section.  
For the methods of setting points A and B, see the previous section.  
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Convenient Functions  
for Editing Operation Chapter  
3
Use the DISPLAY CONTROL menu items (see page 60)  
to select the information displayed and the character type  
and position of the indications.  
Setting the Time Data  
When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 61)  
to other than OFF, you can also display supplementary  
status information on the monitor screen such as editing  
mode settings and the operating mode of the internal time  
code generator.  
This unit is provided with the following functions related  
to time data.  
Display and reset CNT value  
Set, display, record, and play back SMPTE/EBU time  
code and user bit data  
Set, display, record, and play back VITC  
For details of supplementary status information, see  
76.  
The unit can output the time code read from the tape as an  
analog (LTC) signal while in normal-speed playback  
mode, and receive an external analog time code (LTC)  
signal.  
Note  
The unit outputs no signal from the TC OUT connector  
unless it is in normal-speed playback mode.  
The following explains how to use these functions.  
Displaying Time Data and Operation  
Mode Indications  
Time data and operation mode indications can be  
displayed on the monitor screen.  
Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display  
on this unit.  
To view time data and operation mode  
indications on the monitor screen  
Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60) to  
ON (factory default setting).  
The time data and the indication of the current operation  
mode are superimposed on the video signal that is being  
output from the BY/CPST (SUPER) connector, and can  
be viewed on the monitor screen.  
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Monitor screen contents  
C Drop frame indication for time code generator  
The contents of the monitor screen are shown below.  
(for DSR-1500 only)  
.
:
Drop frame mode (factory default setting)  
Non-drop frame mode  
A Time data type  
Time data  
D VITC field indication  
B Drop frame indication  
a)  
for time code reader  
(blank)  
Display fields 1 and 3.  
Display fields 2 and 4.  
C Drop frame indication  
*
for time code  
a)  
generator  
D VITC field  
E DSR-1500/1500P operation mode  
indication  
.
.
T C R  
0 0  
:
0 4  
4 7  
0 7  
*
Display  
Operation mode  
P L A Y  
L O C K  
CASSETTE OUT  
THREADING  
UNTHREADING  
STANDBY OFF  
T. RELEASE  
STOP  
Cassette is not loaded.  
Tape loading  
E DSR-1500/1500P operation mode  
Tape unloading  
a) This character (.) can appear on the DSR-1500 only. The  
character to appear in these two columns is always a colon  
( : ) on the DSR-1500P.  
Standby off mode  
Tape tension released  
Stop mode  
A Time data type  
The following time data type indications are displayed.  
F. FWD  
Fast forward mode  
REW  
Rewind mode  
Indication  
CNT  
Description  
PREROLL  
PLAY  
Preroll mode  
Count value of the time counter  
Playback mode (servo unlocked)  
Playback mode (servo locked)  
Temporary stop of playback  
Record mode (servo unlocked)  
Record mode (servo locked)  
Temporary stop of recording  
Edit mode (servo unlocked)  
Edit mode (servo locked)  
Still picture in jog mode  
Jog mode in forward direction  
Jog mode in reverse direction  
Shuttle mode  
TCR  
Time code data from time code reader  
(factory default setting)  
PLAY LOCK  
PLAY-PAUSE  
REC  
UBR  
User bit data from time code reader  
a)  
TCR.  
Time code data from VITC reader  
REC LOCK  
REC-PAUSE  
EDIT  
a)  
UBR.  
User bit data from VITC reader  
TCG  
UBG  
Time code data from time code generator  
User bit data from time code generator  
EDIT LOCK  
JOG STILL  
JOG FWD  
JOG REV  
SHUTTLE (Speed)  
AUTO EDIT  
PREVIEW  
REVIEW  
b)  
Time code data from time code reader. The  
asterisk indicates an interpolation by the time  
code reader to make up for the time code  
data not correctly read from the tape.  
T*R  
b)  
User bit data from the time code reader. The  
asterisk indicates that last data is retained by  
the time code reader, as the new data has  
not been read correctly from the tape.  
U*R  
Automatic editing mode  
Preview mode  
Review mode  
a) You can switch between TC and VITC using the TC SELECT menu item  
b) *is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly.  
B Drop frame indication for time code reader (on  
DSR-1500 only)  
.
:
Drop frame mode (factory default setting)  
Non-drop frame mode  
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To reset the CNT value  
Press the RESET (NO) button in the menu control section.  
This resets the CNT value to 0:00:00:00.  
To display the desired time data in the time  
counter display  
Note  
During playback, if the recording on the tape includes  
discontinuities, the counter may operate incorrectly at the  
corresponding points.  
Time data type indicators  
Using the Internal Time Code  
Generator  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
INPUT  
REC INHI  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
CL  
NO EDIT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
You can set the initial time code value before recording the  
time code generated by the internal time code generator  
onto a tape. In addition, you can use the user bits to record  
such data as the date, time, scene number, reel number, or  
other useful information.  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
SDTI  
i.LINK  
REPEAT  
S
VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
SDTI VIDEO  
Y-R,B  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
S
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
When an external time code generator is connected to the  
TC IN connector, the internal time code generator can be  
locked to (synchronized with) an external time code.  
COUNTER SELECT button  
Time counter display  
To set the initial time code value and user  
bit data  
Press the COUNTER SELECT button on the front panel.  
Each press of this button cycles through three options:  
CNT value, time code, and user bit data. The time data type  
indicator for each option lights as it is selected.  
3 2  
7
Time data  
type  
Time data shown in the time counter  
display  
indicator  
OVER  
OVER  
dB  
0
dB  
0
INPUT  
REC INHI  
CL  
NO EDIT  
U-BIT SERVO  
TC COUNTER  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
V:SDTI COMPOSITE CH-1 1/2 CH-2 3/4  
SDTI  
i.LINK  
REPEAT  
S
VIDEO ANALOG ANALOG  
-12  
-20  
-12  
-20  
Y-R,B AES/EBU AES/EBU  
SDI SG SDI SG SDI SG  
COUNTER  
TC  
CNT (count value of the time counter)  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SDI COMPOSITE  
SDTI VIDEO  
Y-R,B  
-30  
-40  
-30  
-40  
AUDIO  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
HOURS  
PB FS  
48K 44.1K 32K  
MINUTES  
REC MODE  
2CH 4CH  
SECONDS  
VITC  
EDIT MODE  
FRAMES  
REMOTE  
9P i.LINK  
-60  
-60  
S
CH-  
1
3
CH-  
2
4
Time code (when recording, the time code is  
generated by the internal time code  
generator; when playing back, the time code  
is read from the tape.)  
U-BIT  
User bit data (when recording, the user bit  
data is according to the most recent settings;  
when playing back, the user bit data is read  
from the tape.)  
1
4,5,6  
Note  
When the REMOTE indicator in the front panel display  
section is lit, the COUNTER SELECT button does not  
operate while the tape is moving. In such cases, use the  
external equipment connected to the REMOTE connector  
on the rear panel to select the time data.  
1 Press the COUNTER SELECT button to light the time  
data type indicator TCor U-BIT.”  
TC: To set the initial time code value  
U-BIT: To set user bit data  
The current time code value or user bit data is shown  
in the time counter display.  
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2 Set the TIME CODE menu items (see page 62) as  
7 Press the SET (YES) button.  
shown below.  
The message NOW SAVING...appears on the  
monitor screen, Saving...appears in the time counter  
display, and the new settings are stored in memory.  
After this saving operation is completed, the monitor  
screen and the time counter display return to their  
usual status.  
Menu item  
TC MODE  
RUN MODE  
Setting  
INT PRESET”  
FREE RUNor REC RUN”  
Normally ON (DF)”  
DF MODE  
(for DSR-1500 only)  
Note  
The set data may be lost if you power off the unit while  
the above saving operation is in progress. Wait until  
the saving operation is completed before powering off.  
3 Press the TC PRESET button in the menu control  
section.  
The current setting is shown on the monitor screen and  
in the time counter display on the front panel. The  
leftmost digit keeps flashing.  
One of the following menu screens is displayed on the  
monitor depending on the setting made in step 1.  
Advancement of internal time code  
generator  
The internal time code generator can advance in either of  
two modes, which can be set with the RUN MODE menu  
item (see page 62).  
TC PRESET MODE  
TCG 00:00:00:00  
UB PRESET MODE  
UBG 00:00:00:00  
FREE RUN: Advancement starts when the data saving  
operation is completed.  
REC RUN: Advancement starts when recording starts and  
stops when recording stops.  
INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY  
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY  
CLEAR : RESET KEY  
INC/DEC : ( )( )KEY  
SHIFT : ( )( )KEY  
CLEAR : RESET KEY  
To set the current time as the initial time  
code value  
DATA SAVE :  
SET KEY  
DATA SAVE :  
SET KEY  
ABORT : TC PRESET KEY  
ABORT : TC PRESET KEY  
In step 2 above, set the RUN MODE menu item to FREE  
RUN, then set the current time (format: HH:MM:SS:FF =  
hours: minutes:seconds:frame number) in step 3 and  
subsequent steps.  
Initial time code value setting  
screen  
User bit setting screen  
Note  
If you press the TC PRESET button while CNT value  
is being displayed, the message COUNTER MODE  
IS SELECTED.will appear on the monitor screen  
and CNT mode!will appear in the time counter  
display on the front panel. If this happens, press the  
COUNTER SELECT button to light the time data type  
indicator TCor U-BIT.”  
Synchronizing Internal and External  
Time Codes  
The internal time code generator can be synchronized with  
an external time code (LTC) input to this unit.  
To synchronize the internal time code to  
external time code  
Input an external time code (LTC) signal to the TC IN  
connector, then set the TC MODE menu item (see page  
62) to EXT REGEN.  
The internal time code generator locks onto the external  
time code and starts advancing. Once the internal time  
code generator has been synchronized in this way, you can  
disconnect the external time code input and this unit will  
maintain the synchronized time code.  
4 Use the g and G buttons to move the flashing digit to  
the value to be changed.  
5 Use the f and F buttons to change the value of the  
flashing digit.  
Enter hexadecimal values (0 to 9, A to F) when setting  
user bit data.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired  
values for all digits.  
Note  
To set a value of 00:00:00:00, simply press the RESET  
(NO) button.  
When the selected input mode is SDTIor i.LINK(the  
SDTI or i.LINK indicator is lit in the INPUT signal display  
section), setting the TC MODE menu item to EXT  
REGEN causes the internal time code generator to  
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automatically synchronize with the external time code  
input to the unit via the SDTI or i.LINK interface.  
Rerecording the Time CodeTC  
Insert Function  
Once an external time code signal has been input, the  
internal time code advancement mode and frame count  
mode are automatically set as follows:  
Advancement mode: FREE RUN  
Frame count mode: Same as external time code (drop  
frame or non-drop frame)  
The TC insert function makes it possible to use the internal  
time code generator to rewrite time code or user bits when  
the time code recorded on a tape is discontinuous.  
You can start recording time code from an initial value  
which can be set freely (see page 45).  
Notes  
To confirm external synchronization  
Use a tape which is recorded in the DVCAM format.  
(You cannot use the TC insert function with a tape  
recorded in DV format.)  
The time code recording starts from the current tape  
position. Cue the tape up beforehand to the required start  
position.  
Press the STOP button to put the unit into stop mode, then  
press the REC button.  
Look at the time counter display and check that the time  
code value displayed there matches the external time code  
value.  
If you use a tape on which ClipLink log data is recorded,  
the ClipLink log data will be lost.  
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
SET(YES)  
1
2
TC  
PRESET  
7,8  
3,5  
2,4  
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.  
SYSTEM MENU  
Setup menu  
SETUP MENU  
AUTO FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
HOURS METER  
Monitor screen  
Setting the Time Data  
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2 Press the f or F button to select AUTO  
5 Press the G button.  
FUNCTION.”  
The following message appears.  
SYSTEM MENU  
Auto func  
Time counter display  
TC INSERT  
SETUP MENU  
Set tape!  
AUTO FUNCTION  
HOURS METER  
Time counter display  
INSERT THE TAPE IN  
THIS VTR.  
ABORT:MENU KEY  
Monitor screen  
Monitor screen  
3 Press the G button.  
6 Insert the cassette.  
This displays the items in the level 1 of the auto mode  
execution menu.  
A message to confirm the TC insert operation appears.  
TC INSERT  
AUTO FUNCTION MENU  
SDTI DUB  
SDTI DUBBING  
TC insert?  
Time counter display  
i.LINK DUBBING  
Time counter display  
TC INSERT  
START TC INSERT?  
START:YES KEY  
ABORT:MENU KEY  
Monitor screen  
Monitor screen  
To cancel the TC insert operation  
Press the MENU button.  
4 Press the F button to select TC INSERT.”  
AUTO FUNCTION MENU  
TC insert  
SDTI DUBBING  
i.LINK DUBBING  
Time counter display  
TC INSERT  
Monitor screen  
Setting the Time Data  
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7 Press the SET (YES) button.  
Time code recording starts from the current tape  
position.  
TC INSERT  
Executing  
Time counter display  
EXECUTING.  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
UBR 00:00:00:00  
ABORT:MENU KEY  
Monitor screen  
When the recording ends, the message TC INSERT  
COMPLETED. PUSH THE YES BUTTON.appears  
on the monitor screen and Completedappears in the  
time counter display.  
8 Press the SET (YES) button to exit the menu.  
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When controlling this unit from external equipment, set  
the REMOTE I/F menu item (see page 67) and the  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch so that the remote mode  
indicators in the display section are on or off as follows.  
High-Speed and Low-  
Speed SearchQuickly  
and Accurately  
Determining Editing  
Points  
• When using an editing control unit connected to the  
REMOTE connector:  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
REMOTE  
(REMOTE indicator lights.)  
Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene  
and to quickly and accurately determine edit points.  
REMOTE I/F menu item  
9PIN  
(9P indicator lights.)  
• When using a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit  
connected to the CONTROL S connector:  
When F. FWD/REW under the AUTO EE SELECT menu  
item (see page 59) is set to PB (factory default setting), you  
can use the F FWD and REW buttons on this unit or  
external equipment for high-speed search.  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
LOCAL  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
REMOTE I/F menu item  
Search Operations via External  
Equipment  
• When using equipment connected to the i.DV IN/  
OUT connector:  
You can control the unit in the following operation modes  
from an editing control unit (ES-7, PVE-500, etc.)  
connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel, a  
SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-  
10 connected to the CONTROL S connector (on the front  
panel), or control equipment connected to the i.DV IN/  
OUT connector.  
Shuttle: Use this mode to view color video playback at  
speeds ranging from 0 to 60 times normal speed in  
both directions.  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
REMOTE  
(REMOTE indicator lights.)  
REMOTE I/F menu item  
i.LINK  
(i.LINK indicator lights.)  
For description on how to carry out search operations via  
external equipment, see the operating instructions for the  
equipment.  
Note  
When controlling the unit from the DSRM-10 for  
shuttle-mode search, the maximum search speed is 16  
times normal speed in both directions.  
Jog: Use this mode for low-speed search and frame-by-  
frame search.  
Digital slow: Use this mode for noise-free color video  
1
playback at speeds ranging from 0 to / times normal  
2
speed in both directions.  
Still: Use this mode to view a still picture of any field.  
Jog audio: Use this mode to monitor the audio at speeds  
1
ranging from 1 to / times normal speed in both  
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directions.  
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Use the following procedure.  
Digitally Dubbing Signals  
in DVCAM Format  
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
1,9  
2
TC  
PRESET  
In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you can also  
use this unit to dub automatically from the beginning of the  
tape to the end through the SDTI (QSDI) or i.LINK  
interface.  
To use the SDTI (QSDI) interface, the optional DSBK-  
1501 board is required.  
SET(YES)  
7
3,4,5  
To use the i.LINK interface, the optional DSBK-1503  
board is required.  
When a tape recorded on a DSR-1/1P Digital  
Videocassette Recorder or DSR-130/130P Digital  
Camcorder is dubbed, the ClipLink log data held in the  
cassette memory is also copied.  
2,4  
Notes  
Use a tape recorded in the DVCAM format. A tape  
recorded in DV format cannot be used as a source tape  
for dubbing through the SDTI (QSDI) or i.LINK  
interface.  
Regardless of the audio recording mode setting of this  
unit, dubbing is performed with the original audio  
recording mode unchanged (two-channel/48 kHz mode  
or four-channel/32 kHz mode).  
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.  
SYSTEM MENU  
Setup menu  
SETUP MENU  
AUTO FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
HOURS METER  
Approximately the last 2 minutes of the tape may not be  
copied because of differences in tape lengths. (If an  
index picture is recorded in this portion, it may also not  
be copied.)  
A continuous recorded section of approximately 5  
seconds is required before the recording start point. It is  
recommended to record beforehand color bars or a  
similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be  
dubbed on this unit.  
Monitor screen  
2 Press the f or F button to select AUTO  
FUNCTION.”  
Connections for dubbing via SDTI (QSDI)  
interface  
SYSTEM MENU  
Auto func  
SETUP MENU  
To carry out dubbing through the SDTI (QSDI) interface,  
connect the REMOTE and SDTI (QSDI) IN/OUT  
connectors on this unit to those on the DSR-85/85P/80/  
80P/60/60P/70/70P/2000/2000P/1800/1800P/1600/  
1600P/1500/1500P.  
AUTO FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
HOURS METER  
For details of the connections and switch settings, see  
Connections for dubbing via i.LINK interface  
To carry out dubbing through the i.LINK interface,  
connect the i.DV IN/OUT connectors on this unit and the  
player.  
Monitor screen  
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3 Press the G button.  
6 Insert the source tape in the player, and the recording  
tape in this unit.  
This displays the items on level 1 of the auto mode  
execution menu.  
A message to confirm the dubbing operation appears.  
AUTO FUNCTION MENU  
SDTI DUB  
SDTI DUBBING  
SDTI DUBBING  
Start dub?  
(A/V/TC/CM)  
i.LINK DUBBING  
Time counter display  
Time counter display  
TC INSERT  
START QSDI DUBBING?  
START:YES KEY  
ABORT:MENU KEY  
Monitor screen  
Monitor screen  
4 Press the G button to display the menu level 2 for the  
item SDTI DUBBING,and select the data to be  
dubbed with the F button.  
To cancel the dubbing operation  
Press the MENU button.  
7 Press the SET (YES) button.  
The tape is automatically wound back to the  
beginning, and dubbing starts.  
Example: Selecting A/V/TC/CM”  
AUTO FUNCTION MENU  
>A/V/TC/CM  
SDTI DUBBING  
A/V  
Time counter display  
SDTI DUBBING  
Executing  
(A/V/TC/CM)  
A/V/TC  
A/V/TC/CM  
Time counter display  
EXECUTING.  
TCR 00:00:00:00  
UBR 00:00:00:00  
Monitor screen  
ABORT:MENU KEY  
Monitor screen  
5 Press the G button.  
The following message appears.  
To end the dubbing operation while it is in progress  
Press the STOP button.  
SDTI DUBBING  
Set tape!  
(A/V/TC/CM)  
When the dubbing is completed, message  
COMPLETEDappears on the monitor screen and  
Completedin the time counter display.  
The source tape and recording tape are both  
automatically rewound to the beginning, and the  
cassettes ejected. When the cassette is ejected, this unit  
returns to the state in step 5.  
Time counter display  
INSERT RECORD TAPE IN  
THIS VTR AND SOURCE  
TAPE IN THE PLAYER VTR.  
ABORT:MENU KEY  
8 To continue by dubbing another tape, repeat steps 6  
and 7.  
Monitor screen  
9 When the dubbing is completed, press the MENU  
button to exit the menu.  
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If the following message appears in step 6 for an  
A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation  
SDTI DUBBING  
CM capacity!  
(A/V/TC/CM)  
Time counter display  
CM MEMORY STORAGE  
CAPACITY OF THE RECORD  
TAPE IS TOO SMALL.  
ABORT:MENU KEY  
Monitor screen  
When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you insert the  
cassettes in step 6, the cassette memory capacity of the  
cassettes inserted in both this unit and the player are  
checked automatically.  
If the cassette memory capacity of the source tape is larger  
than that of the recording tape, the above message appears.  
In this case, replace the recording tape by a tape with a  
larger cassette memory capacity.  
If the following message appears in step 7 for an  
A/V/TC/CM dubbing operation  
SDTI DUBBING  
Copy CM?  
(A/V/TC/CM)  
Time counter display  
SDTI DUBBING IS ABORTED.  
EXECUTE CM COPY?  
COPY  
:YES KEY  
NOT COPY:NO KEY  
Monitor screen  
When carrying out A/V/TC/CM dubbing, if you press the  
STOP button to stop dubbing in step 7, or if dubbing stops  
because the source tape is longer than the recording tape,  
the above message appears to confirm whether or not to  
copy the contents of the cassette memory.  
To copy the contents of the cassette memory, press the  
SET (YES) button.  
If you do not wish to copy the contents of the cassette  
memory, press the RESET (NO) button. If you press the  
RESET (NO) button, however, the contents of the cassette  
memory may not agree with the material recorded on the  
tape.  
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Menu Settings Chapter  
4
Menu Organization  
As shown in the following figure, the menu system  
consists of four levels and is functionally divided into three  
subsystems: the setup menu, the auto mode (AUTO  
FUNCTION) execution menu and the digital hours meter  
display menu.  
This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its  
contents and how to operate it.  
For details of the AUTO FUNCTION menu, see Digitally  
For details of the digital hours meter display, see Regular  
The items of the setup menu are divided into several  
functional groups on level 1, and except for the MENU  
GRADE item the settings themselves are made on level 2  
or level 3.  
Also, the menu items are divided into two categories  
according to how frequently they are accessed: the basic”  
items, to which frequent access is normally required, and  
the enhanceditems, which are less frequently used. In  
the following figure, the items shown in boldface are basic  
items, and the other items are enhanced items.  
The menu settings are saved in non-volatile memory,  
which means they are not erased when you power off the  
unit after executing the setting operation.  
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Menu organization  
Menu selection level  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
REPEAT MODE  
REPEAT TOP  
REPEAT END  
A PRESET  
REPEAT FUNCTION  
SETUP MENU  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
B PRESET  
CASSETTE OUT  
F. FWD/REW  
STOP  
AUTO EE SELECT  
LOCAL ENABLE  
REC INHIBIT  
STANDBY OFF  
SEARCH ENABLE  
MAX SRCH SPEED  
PREROLL TIME  
AFTER CUE-UP  
PLAY START  
SHUTTLE  
F. FWD/REW  
AUTO REW  
A MODE CHANGE  
CHARA. DISPLAY  
CHARA. POSITION  
CHARA. TYPE  
CHARA. VSIZE  
DISPLAY INFO  
SUB STATUS  
MENU DISPLAY  
PEAK HOLD  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
OVER DISP HOLD  
BRIGHTNESS  
ALARM  
REF ALARM  
TC MODE  
TIME CODE  
RUN MODE  
a)  
DF MODE  
TC SELECT  
VITC  
TCG REGEN  
UB BINARY GP.  
VITC POS SEL-1  
VITC POS SEL-2  
VITC OUTPUT  
EE OUT PHASE  
MUTE IN SRCH  
TAPE PROTECTION  
FROM STOP  
FROM STILL  
STOP TIMER  
STILL TIMER  
NEXT MODE  
(Continued)  
a) Menu item for DSR-1500 only  
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Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
(Continued)  
INT VIDEO SG  
VIDEO CONTROL  
STD/NON-STD  
OUT REF SEL  
SETUP REMOVE  
a)  
a)  
SETUP ADD  
CC(F1) BLANK  
a)  
a)  
CC(F2) BLANK  
WIDE MODE  
ESR MODE  
PROCESS CONTROL  
C PHASE MODE  
ADJ RANGE  
VIDEO GAIN  
CHROMA GAIN  
CHROMA PHASE  
a)  
SETUP LEVEL  
BLACK LEVEL  
b)  
b)  
LINE 335  
INPUT BLANK  
AUDIO CONTROL  
REC MODE  
INPUT ARRANGE  
LEVEL SELECT  
INT AUDIO SG  
JOG CONTROL  
SHUTTLE MUTE  
AUDIO EDIT  
REF LEVEL  
CH1 IN LEVEL  
CH2 IN LEVEL  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
DV PB ATT  
INTERFACE SELECT  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
REMOTE I/F  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
RECALL BANK1  
RECALL BANK2  
RECALL BANK3  
RECALL BANK4  
SAVE BANK 1  
SAVE BANK 2  
SAVE BANK 3  
SAVE BANK 4  
MENU GRADE  
SDTI DUBBING  
A/V  
AUTO FUNCTION  
A/V/TC  
A/V/TC/CM  
A/V  
A/V/TC  
A/V/TC/CM  
i.LINK DUBBING  
TC INSERT  
T1:OPERATION  
HOURS METER  
T2:DRUM ROTATION  
T3:TAPE RUNNING  
CT:THREADING  
a) Menu item for DSR-1500 only  
b) Menu item for DSR-1500P only  
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Examples:  
Setup Menu  
Indication on monitor  
screen  
Indication in time counter  
display  
The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are  
described below.  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]  
CASSETTE OUT  
[>> Cass. out]  
[>>> EE]  
Indications of menu items and settings  
*EE  
In the table below entitled Menu contents,the  
indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor  
screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item  
or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown  
in square brackets ([ ]).  
Settings preceded by an asterisk (such as *EE) are  
factory default settings.  
In the time counter display, one to three >symbols  
may precede item or setting indications depending on the  
current menu level. Larger numbers of >symbols  
indicate lower menu levels.  
Menu contents  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation  
settings  
Description of settings  
REPEAT FUNCTION [> REP  
FUNC]: Make settings for  
repeat playback mode.  
REPEAT MODE [>>  
REPEAT MD]:  
*OFF [>>> OFF]: Do not put the unit into repeat playback  
mode.  
Determine whether or ON [>>> ON]: Put the unit into repeat playback mode.  
not to put the unit into ON (FREEZE) [>>> FREEZE]: Put the unit into freeze  
repeat playback mode.  
playback mode. In this case, while the unit is cueing up to  
the repeat start point, the freeze picture of the repeat end  
point is displayed.  
REPEAT TOP [>> REP  
TOP]: Determine  
whether the repeat  
start point is the  
beginning of tape or  
point A.  
*TAPE TOP [>>> Tape top]: The repeat start point is the  
beginning of tape.  
A POINT [>>> A point]: The repeat start point is point A as  
set by the user.  
REPEAT END [>> REP  
*VIDEO END [>>> VD end]: The repeat end point is the end  
END]: Determine  
of the video recorded portion.  
whether the repeat end TAPE END [>>> Tape end]: The repeat end point is the end  
point is the end of the of tape.  
video recorded portion, B POINT [>>> B point]: The repeat end point is point B as set  
the end of tape or point  
B.  
by the user.  
A PRESET [>> A preset]: For details, see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback”  
Specify a time code  
value to be used as the  
setting of point A.  
B PRESET [>> B preset]: For details, see Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback”  
Specify a time code  
value to be used as the  
setting of point B.  
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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation  
settings  
Description of settings  
AUTO EE SELECT [> Auto EE]: CASSETTE OUT [>>  
*EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from  
Determine whether the unit  
enters EE mode or PB mode  
when audio and video  
signals from other equipment  
are input.  
When this unit is used as the  
recorder for cut editing, it is  
possible to output the input  
audio and video signals to  
the monitor. This enables  
editing operation to be  
carried out using a single  
monitor.  
Cass. out]: Operations  
when the cassette has PB [>>> PB]: Mute video and audio signals.  
been ejected  
other equipment.  
F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/ EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from  
REW]: Operations  
other equipment.  
when in fast forward or *PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a  
rewind mode  
playback video signal. Audio signals are muted.  
STOP [>> STOP]:  
Operations when in  
stop mode  
EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from  
other equipment.  
*PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a  
still picture.  
STANDBY OFF [>> STBY EE [>>> EE]: Output video and audio signals received from  
OFF]: Operations  
when in standby off  
mode  
other equipment.  
*PB [>>> PB]: The unit enters playback mode and outputs a  
still picture.  
LOCAL ENABLE [> Local ENA]: Select which of the tape  
transport control buttons (EJECT, REW, PLAY, F FWD,  
STOP, and REC) operate when the LOCAL/REMOTE  
switch is set to REMOTE.”  
ALL DISABLE [>> All DIS]: All of the tape transport control  
buttons are disabled.  
*STOP & EJECT [>> STOP&EJ]: Only the STOP and EJECT  
buttons are enabled.  
ALL ENABLE [>> All ENA]: All of the tape transport control  
buttons are enabled, and settings such as preroll time  
change or time data display selection are effective.  
REC INHIBIT [> REC INH]: Determine whether to prohibit  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not prohibit recording on tape.  
ON [>> ON]: Prohibit recording on tape. (The REC INHI  
indicator in the display section lights.)  
recording on tape.  
SEARCH ENABLE [> Search ENA]: Select whether to enable *DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not enable.  
playback in shuttle/jog mode by the use of the arrow  
ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Enable.  
(fFgG) buttons.  
MAX SRCH SPEED [> Max  
SRCH]: Specify the  
SHUTTLE [>> SHUTTLE]: X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed  
Specify the maximum *X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed  
maximum tape speed in  
search (shuttle) mode and F.  
FWD (fast forward)/REW  
(rewind) mode.  
tape speed in search  
(shuttle) mode.  
X16 [>>> X16]: Maximum 16 times normal speed  
F. FWD/REW [>> F. FWD/ MAX [>>> MAX]: No maximum tape speed is specified.  
REW]: Specify the *X85 [>>> X85]: Maximum 85 times normal speed  
maximum tape speed X60 [>>> X60]: Maximum 60 times normal speed  
in F. FWD/REW mode. X32 [>>> X32]: Maximum 32 times normal speed  
Note  
When this item is set to MAX, the playback video signal is  
muted.  
PREROLL TIME [> Preroll]: Set the preroll time.  
15 SEC [>> 15 sec] to 0 SEC [>> 0 sec]: The preroll time can  
be set in one-second increments to between 0 and 15  
seconds.  
A preroll time of at least 5 seconds is recommended when  
using this unit for editing. When an editing control unit such as  
the PVE-500 has been connected, this setting is disabled and  
the setting on the editing control unit is in effect. Operations  
such as the preroll time setting and the time data switching  
operation are also performed on the editing control unit.  
Factory default setting: 5 SEC [>> 5 sec]  
AFTER CUE-UP [> After CUE]: Select the operating mode  
*STOP [>> STOP]: Stop mode  
STILL [>> STILL]: Output still pictures in search mode.  
following cue-up.  
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OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation  
settings  
Description of settings  
PLAY START [> PLAY start]: Set the timing for switching from 16 FRAME DELAY [>> 16 delay] to 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4  
stop mode to playback mode.  
delay]: The larger the numerical value, the longer the  
delay.  
Factory default setting: 5 FRAME DELAY [>> 5 delay] (for  
DSR-1500) or 4 FRAME DELAY [>> 4 delay] (for DSR-  
1500P)  
In an editing system including an editing control unit such as  
the PVE-500, you can adjust this setting so that the delay  
before switching to playback mode is the same on all the decks  
of the editing system. It is then no longer necessary to  
synchronize the decks for editing, and the preroll time can be  
shortened.  
AUTO REW [> Auto REW]: Select whether to rewind the tape DISABLE [>> DISABLE]: Do not rewind the tape  
automatically when recording or playback reaches the end  
of a tape.  
automatically.  
*ENABLE [>> ENABLE]: Rewind the tape automatically.  
A MODE CHANGE [> Aud change]: Determine whether or  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not permit.  
not to permit audio insert editing that uses a different audio ON [>> ON]: Permit.  
recording mode (2- or 4-channel mode) from that which  
was used for the tape loaded in the recorder.  
DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to  
indications on the monitor and the unit  
Description of settings  
CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output text. (In spite of this setting,  
to output text (such as time code values) from the BY/  
CPST (SUPER) connector.  
pressing the MENU button causes menu text to be  
output.)  
*ON [>> ON]: Output text.  
CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text  
superimposed on output from the BY/CPST (SUPER)  
connector to the monitor.  
Use the fFgG buttons in the menu control section to adjust  
the text position while watching the monitor screen.  
To return to level 1 of the setup menu, press the MENU button.  
CHARA. TYPE [> Chara type]: Set the type of characters in  
text superimposed on output from the BY/CPST  
(SUPER) connector to the monitor.  
Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen.  
*WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black  
background  
BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white  
background  
WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black  
outline  
BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white  
outline  
CHARA. VSIZE [> Chara size]: Determine the vertical size of Make the selection while watching the monitor screen.  
characters such as time code output from the BY/CPST *×1 [>> ×1]: Standard size  
(SUPER) connector for superimposed display on the  
monitor.  
×2 [>> ×2]: 2 times standard size  
DISPLAY INFO [> DISP info]: Select information  
superimposed on output from the BY/CPST (SUPER)  
connector to the monitor.  
*TIME DATA & STATUS [>> Time&STA]: Time data and  
operating mode indications  
TIME DATA & UB [>> Time&UB]: Time data selected using  
the COUNTER SELECT button, and user bit data (When  
user bit data is selected using the COUNTER SELECT  
button, user bit data and time code are shown.)  
TIME DATA & CNT [>> Time&CNT]: Time data selected  
using the COUNTER SELECT button, and CNT value  
(When CNT is selected using the COUNTER SELECT  
button, CNT value and time code are shown.)  
TIME DATA & TIME[>> Time&Time]: Time data and VITC  
TIME DATA ONLY [>> Time]: Time data only  
REC DATE & TIME [>> REC Date]: The time data selected  
with the COUNTER SELECT button is shown in the time  
counter display, and the date and time of recording are  
shown on the monitor screen.  
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DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to  
indications on the monitor and the unit  
Description of settings  
SUB STATUS [> Sub status]: Select supplementary status  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Nothing of supplementary status information  
information superimposed on output from the BY/CPST EDIT PRESET [>> Edit pre]: Indications of the editing mode  
(SUPER) connector to the monitor.  
settings made from the connected editing control unit  
TC MODE [>> TC mode]: Indications of the operating mode  
of internal time code generator  
REMAIN [>> Remain]: Remaining capacity of the tape  
AUDIO MIXING [>> Aud Mix]: Indications of input audio  
mixing  
ALL [>> ALL]: All of the above-mentioned items of  
supplementary status information  
For details of supplementary status information displayed on  
the monitor when a setting other than OFF is selected, see  
MENU DISPLAY [> Menu DISP]: Set the type of characters in Make the following settings while watching the monitor screen.  
menu text superimposed on output from the BY/CPST  
(SUPER) connector to the monitor.  
*WHITE (WITH BKGD) [>> White]: White characters on black  
background  
BLACK (WITH BKGD) [>> Black]: Black characters on white  
background  
WHITE/OUTLINE [>> W/outline]: White characters with black  
outline  
BLACK/OUTLINE [>> B/outline]: Black characters with white  
outline  
PEAK HOLD [> Peak hold]: Set the peak hold time for the  
1.5 SEC [1.5 sec] to OFF [>> OFF]: Set the peak hold time in  
the range of OFF (no peak hold) to 1.5 seconds in 0.1  
second steps.  
audio level meters.  
Factory default setting: OFF [>> OFF]  
OVER DISP HOLD [> Hold OVER]: Determine whether or not *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not hold the OVER indication display.  
to hold the OVER indication display on the audio level  
ON (HOLD) [>> ON]: Hold the OVER indication display.  
meters once the indications light.  
Note  
With ON selected, once the display is held it will remain held  
unless you change the setting to OFF.  
BRIGHTNESS [> Brightness]: Set the brightness of front  
Set brightness as a percentage of the maximum.  
100 % [>> 100%]  
panel indicators.  
*75 % [>> 75%]  
50 % [>> 50%]  
ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.  
issued or not.  
*ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.  
REF ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm  
OFF [>> OFF]: Alarm messages are not issued.  
messages related to reference video signal are issued or *ON (LIMITED) [>> ON (Limit)]: Alarm messages are issued  
not.  
only during recording mode, EE mode, REC-pause mode,  
and edit mode.  
ON [>> ON]: Alarm messages are issued.  
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TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings  
generator  
TC MODE [> TC mode]: Determine the time code to use:  
*INT PRESET [>> PRESET]: Use internal time code with a  
preset initial value.  
internal time code using a preset initial value, regenerated  
internal time code (locked to time code read from tape), or INT REGEN [>> REGEN]: Use internal time code locked to  
external time code.  
time code read from tape.  
EXT REGEN [>> EXT]: Use external time code selected as  
follows.  
When TC is selected  
External time code input to the TC IN connector  
When VITC is selected  
The VITC time code present in the input video signal  
Note  
When the selected input mode is SDTI or i.LINK (the V:SDTI,  
SDTI, or i.LINK indicator is lit in the INPUT signal display  
section), setting this item to EXT REGEN causes the internal  
time code generator to automatically synchronize with the  
external time code input to the unit via the SDTI or i.LINK  
interface.  
RUN MODE [> RUN mode]: Select the advancement (RUN)  
*FREE RUN [>> FREE RUN]: Time code generator keeps  
mode of the time code generator.  
running.  
REC RUN [>> REC RUN]: Time code generator only runs  
while recording.  
Note  
Set to FREE RUN when carrying out editing with an editing  
control unit. With the REC RUN setting, editing will not be  
carried out correctly.  
(For DSR-1500 only)  
*ON (DF) [>> ON (DF)]: Drop frame mode  
OFF (NDF) [>> OFF (NDF)]: Non-drop frame mode  
DF MODE [> DF mode]: Select whether the time code  
generator and time counter operate in drop frame mode or  
non-drop frame mode.  
Normally select drop frame mode to keep in  
synchronization with real time. The non-drop frame mode  
is useful for example when using computer graphics, and  
working on a frame count basis.  
TC SELECT [> TC select]: Determine which to display in the VITC [>> VITC]: Display VITC.  
time counter display, TC or VITC.  
*TC [>> TC]: Display TC.  
VITC [> VITC]: Determine whether to record the internally  
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not record the internally generated time  
code as VITC. (VITC present in the input video signal is  
recorded unchanged.)  
generated time code as VITC.  
*ON [>> ON]: Record the internally generated time code as  
VITC.  
TCG REGEN [> TCG regen]: Select the signal to be  
*TC & UB [>> TC & UB]: Both the time code and user bits are  
regenerated when the time code generator is in the  
regenerated.  
regeneration mode (i.e., when the TC MODE menu item is TC [>> TC]: Only the time code is regenerated.  
set to INT REGEN or EXT REGEN).  
UB [>> UB]: Only the user bits are regenerated.  
UB BINARY GP. [> Binary Gp.]: Select the user bit binary  
*000: NOT SPECIFIED [>> 000]: Character set not specified  
001: ISO CHARACTER [>> 001]: 8-bit characters conforming  
to ISO 646 and ISO 2022  
group flag of the time code generator.  
010: UNASSIGNED-1 [>> 010]: Undefined  
011: UNASSIGNED-2 [>> 011]: Undefined  
100: UNASSIGNED-3 [>> 100]: Undefined  
101: PAGE/LINE [>> 101]: Multiplex  
110: UNASSIGNED-4 [>> 110]: Undefined  
111: UNASSIGNED-5 [>> 111]: Undefined  
Note  
When the TC MODE menu item is set to EXT REGEN, the  
user-bit binary group flag setting follows the setting on the time  
code input to this unit.  
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TIME CODE [Time code]: Settings related to the time code Description of settings  
generator  
VITC POS SEL-1 [> VITC pos-1]: Select a line to insert the  
(For DSR-1500)  
20 LINE [>> 20 line] to 12 LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line  
from 12 to 20.  
VITC in.  
Factory default setting: 16 LINE [>> 16 line]  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two  
places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-2.  
(For DSR-1500P)  
22 LINE [>> 22 line] to 9 LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line  
from 9 to 22.  
Factory default setting: 19 LINE [>> 19 line]  
VITC POS SEL-2 [> VITC pos-2]: Select a line to insert the  
(For DSR-1500)  
20 LINE [>> 20 line] to 12 LINE [>> 12 line]: Select any line  
from 12 to 20.  
VITC in.  
Factory default setting: 18 LINE [>> 18 line]  
Note  
You can insert the VITC signal in two places. To insert it in two  
places, set both this item and also VITC POS SEL-1.  
(For DSR-1500P)  
22 LINE [>> 22 line] to 9 LINE [>> 9 line]: Select any line  
from 9 to 22.  
Factory default setting: 21 LINE [>> 21 line]  
VITC OUTPUT [> VITC out]: Select the time code to be output OFF [>> OFF]: Do not output VITC.  
as VITC.  
TC [>> TC]: Output TC after converting it into VITC.  
*VITC [>> VITC]: Output VITC.  
EE OUT PHASE [> EE out]: Determine the output phase for  
the LTC signal output from the TC OUT connector when  
recording time code and in STOP REC mode (forced EE  
mode).  
*MUTE [>> mute]: Mute the output.  
THROUGH [>> through]: Output the time code input to the  
TC IN connector as it is. (See example configuration on  
page 69.)  
VIDEO INPUT PHASE [>> V input]: Output the time code  
with the same phase as the input video signal phase.  
(See example configuration on page 69.)  
VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE [>> V output]: Output the time code  
with the same phase as the output video signal phase.  
(See example configuration on page 70.)  
MUTE IN SRCH [> Mute in SR]: Select whether to mute the  
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.  
output from the TC OUT connector in search (jog/shuttle) *ON [>> ON]: Mute.  
mode.  
TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape Description of settings  
and video head protection  
FROM STOP [> From STOP]:  
Set the time to switch from  
stop mode to tape protection  
mode.  
STOP TIMER [>> STP  
timer]: Set the time to  
switch from stop mode  
to tape protection  
mode.  
0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec] to 5 MIN [>>> 5 min]: Select time from  
12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps  
of 0.1 second.  
Factory default setting: 1 MIN [>>> 1 min]  
FROM STILL [> From STILL]:  
Set the time to switch from  
still search mode to tape  
protection mode. Also select  
the type of tape protection  
mode.  
STILL TIMER [>> STL  
timer]: Set the time to  
switch from still search  
mode to tape  
0.5 SEC [>>> 0.5 sec] to 5 MIN [>>> 5 min]: Select time from  
12 settings ranging from 0.5 second to 5 minutes in steps  
of 0.1 second.  
Factory default setting: 1 MIN [>>> 1 min]  
protection mode.  
1
NEXT MODE [>> Next  
mode]: Select the type  
of tape protection  
mode to follow still  
search mode when the  
time set with the STILL  
TIMER menu item  
elapses.  
*STEP FWD [>>> Step]: The tape is advanced at / times  
30  
normal speed for about 2 seconds.  
STANDBY OFF [>>> STANDBY]: Standby off mode  
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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings  
INT VIDEO SG [> Video SG]: Select the test signal to be (For DSR-1500)  
output from the internal test signal generator. When SG is *75% COLOR BARS [>> 75% bars]: 75% color bar signal  
selected using the VIDEO button in the video/audio input BLACK BURST [>> BB]: Black burst signal  
setting section, the internal test signal generator outputs  
the selected test signal. This signal can be recorded.  
*100% COLOR BARS [>> 100% bars]: 100% color bar signal  
(For DSR-1500P)  
75% COLOR BARS [>> 75% bars]: 75% color bar signal  
BLACK BURST [>> BB]: Black burst signal  
STD/NON-STD [> STD/N-STD]: Select the STD or NON-STD *FORCED STD [>> STD]: The STD mode is always used  
mode in accordance with the composite video or S-video  
input.  
(forced STD mode).  
FORCED NON-STD [>> NON-STD]: Use this setting when  
the input video signal is unstable (forced NON-STD  
mode).  
OUT REF SEL [> Out Ref]: Select the reference video signal *REF VIDEO [>> REF]: Use the signal input to a REF. VIDEO  
to use.  
IN connector as the reference video signal. The input  
video signal to be edited is required to be in  
synchronization with the reference video signal.  
INPUT VIDEO [>> INPUT]: Use the input video signal  
selected with the VIDEO button in the video/audio input  
setting section.  
(For DSR-1500 only)  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not remove black setup.  
SETUP REMOVE [> Setup rmv]: Determine whether or not to ON (REMOVE) [>> ON]: Remove black setup.  
remove black setup (7.5 IRE) from input analog video  
signals when converting them into digital signals.  
(For DSR-1500 only)  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not add black setup.  
SETUP ADD [> Setup add]: Determine whether or not to add ON (ADD) [>> ON]: Add black setup.  
black setup to analog video output signals.  
(For DSR-1500 only)  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.  
CC(F1) BLANK [> CC1 blank]: Select whether to mute the  
closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 1st field  
of the output video signal.  
ON [>> ON]: Mute.  
(For DSR-1500 only)  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Do not mute.  
CC(F2) BLANK [> CC2 blank]: Select whether to mute the  
closed caption signal to be superimposed on the 2nd field  
of the output video signal.  
ON [>> ON]: Mute.  
WIDE MODE [> Wide mode]: Determine whether to retain  
wide-screen aspect ratio information accompanying video  
being recorded or played back.  
*AUTO [>> Auto]: When video being recorded or played back  
is accompanied by wide-screen aspect ratio information,  
retain the information.  
OFF [>> OFF]: Ignore wide-screen aspect ratio information.  
ON [>> ON]: Whenever recording or playing back video, retain  
wide-screen aspect ratio information.  
ESR MODE [> ESR mode]: Select whether to enable the edge *OFF [>> OFF]: Do not enable.  
subcarrier reducer (ESR).  
ON [>> ON]: Enable.  
When playing back a composite signal, set this to ON.  
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VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings  
PROCESS CONTROL [> Proc  
ctrl]  
C PHASE MODE [>> C  
Phas MD]: Select the  
phase rotation mode  
for chroma phase  
*U/V (COMPOSITE) [>>> Cmpst]: Select this setting when  
observing the composite video output level using a  
composite vectorscope.  
PB/PR (COMPONENT) [>>> Cmpnt]: Select this setting  
when observing the component video output level using a  
component vectorscope.  
control.  
The effect of this setting  
applies to the output levels  
of all of the composite  
video, S-video, SDI and  
component video signals.  
ADJ RANGE [>> Adj  
range]: Select the  
variable range of the  
VIDEO and CHROMA  
gains.  
*3 to +3 (dB) [>>> 3/+3]: 3 dB to +3 dB  
WIDE [>>> wide]: to +3 dB  
VIDEO GAIN [>> V gain]: 000 [>>> 000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF]  
Adjust the video output Factory default setting: 200H  
level.  
CHROMA GAIN [>> C  
gain]: Adjust the  
000 [>>> 000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF]  
Factory default setting: 200H  
chroma output level.  
CHROMA PHASE [>> C  
phase]: Adjust the  
chroma phase.  
00 [>>> 00] to FF [>>> FF]  
Factory default setting: 80H  
(For DSR-1500 only)  
000 [>>>000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF]  
SETUP LEVEL [>> Setup Factory default setting: 200H  
lev]: Adjust the black  
setup level.  
(For DSR-1500P only)  
000 [>>> 000] to 3FF [>>> 3FF]  
BLACK LEVEL [>> Black Factory default setting: 200H  
lev]: Adjust the black  
level.  
(For DSR-1500P only)  
INPUT BLANK [> Input blnk]  
LINE 335 [>> Line 335]:  
Switch blanking on or  
off for the 335th line of  
the input video signal.  
BLANK [>>> blank]: Blank.  
THROUGH [>>> through]: Do not blank.  
AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio  
control  
Description of settings  
REC MODE [> REC mode]: Select the audio recording mode. *2 CHANNEL (48kHz) [>> 2 ch]: 2-channel, 48-kHz mode  
4 CHANNEL (32kHz) [>> 4 ch]: 4-channel, 32-kHz mode  
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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio  
control  
Description of settings  
INPUT ARRANGE [> Input arng]: Make settings for input  
Set the channels on which to record the input audio signals as  
follows.  
audio mixing.  
(1) Use the fFgG buttons to move the cursor and the SET  
(YES) button to toggle the setting on and off.  
(2) To save the settings, press the MENU button to return to  
the previous screen, then press the SET (YES) button.  
Note  
When, in 4-channel mode, analog audio is selected for all four  
channels (channels 1/2 and 3/4), the same analog audio  
signals are recorded on channels 1 and 3 and on channels 2  
and 4, respectively. That is, the analog signal recorded on  
channel 1 is also recorded on channel 3 and the analog signal  
recorded on channel 2 is also recorded on channel 4.  
You can adjust the audio level on each of the four channels  
separately using the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs with the  
VAR switch set to REC.  
Example settings:  
AUDIO INPUT SOURCE  
ARRANGE  
1
in1 in2 in3 in4  
2
ch1:*on  
ch2:  
ch3:  
ch4  
on  
on  
on  
on  
3
4
ON/OFF : SET KEY  
TO MENU : MENU KEY  
A Input audio channel 1 (in1) is recorded on audio channel 1  
(ch1) on tape.  
B Input audio channels 2 and 4 (in2and in4) are recorded  
mixed on audio channel 2 (ch2) on tape.  
C Input audio channel 4 (in4) is recorded on audio channel 3  
(ch3) on tape.  
D Input audio channel 3 (in3) is recorded on audio channel 4  
(ch4) on tape.  
LEVEL SELECT [> Level Sel]  
REF LEVEL [>> REF  
Level]: Select the  
audio reference level  
(headroom) for  
*20 dB [>>> 20dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1500)  
*18 dB [>>> 18dB] (factory default setting for DSR-1500P)  
16 dB [>>> 16dB]  
12 dB [>>> 12dB]  
recording on tape.  
CH1 IN LEVEL [>> CH1  
input]: Select the  
*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm]  
0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]  
audio level setting  
according to the audio 6 dBm [>>> 6dBm]  
level of the signal input  
3 dBm [>>> 3dBm] (for DSR-1500P only)  
to the AUDIO IN 1/3  
connector.  
CH2 IN LEVEL [>> CH2  
input]: Select the  
*+4 dBm [>>> +4dBm]  
0 dBm [>>> 0dBm]  
audio level setting  
according to the audio 6 dBm [>>> 6dBm]  
level of the signal input  
3 dBm [>>> 3dBm] (for DSR-1500P only)  
to the AUDIO IN 2/4  
connector.  
OUTPUT LEVEL [>> Out  
Level]: Select the  
analog audio output  
reference level.  
*+4 dB [>>> +4dB]  
0 dB [>>> 0dB]  
3 dB [>>> 3dB] (for DSR-1500P only)  
6 dB [>>> 6dB]  
INT AUDIO SG [> Audio SG]: Select the operation of the  
SILENCE [>> silence]: Silent signal  
internal audio test signal generator.  
*1kHz SINE [>> 1kHz]: 1-kHz, 20 dB FS (for DSR-1500) or  
18 dB FS (for DSR-1500P) sine wave signal  
When you select SG (audio test signal) as the audio input in  
the video/audio input setting section on the front panel, the  
audio test signal generated by the internal audio test signal  
generator is input.  
JOG CONTROL [> Jog ctrl]: Select whether to adjust the  
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not adjust the audio playback speed.  
*ON [>> ON]: Adjust the audio playback speed.  
audio playback speed during slow playback.  
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AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio  
control  
Description of settings  
SHUTTLE MUTE [> Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting  
*OFF [>> OFF]: Not muted.  
CUEUP or PREROLL [>> CUEUP]: Muted during cue-up or  
preroll operations.  
conditions during shuttle playback.  
FULL [>> FULL]: Muted in shuttle mode.  
AUDIO EDIT [> Audio edit]: Specify the type of editing for  
*CUT EDIT [>> Cut edit]: Cut editing (Discontinuity in audio  
signal may result at the editing point, causing noise during  
playback.)  
audio signals.  
FADE IN/OUT [>> Fade]: Fade in and fade out  
IN  
OUT  
DV PB ATT [> DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape  
recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to  
attenuate the audio output level.  
OFF [>> OFF]: Do not attenuate.  
*ON [>> ON]: Attenuate.  
INTERFACE SELECT [Interface]: Settings related to  
external interfaces  
Description of settings  
VIDEO OUTPUT [> Video Out]: Select the format of analog  
video signals to be output from the three VIDEO OUT  
connectors (Y/CPST, RY/C/CPST, and BY/CPST  
(SUPER)).  
*COMPOSITE [>> Composite]: Composite video signals  
S-VIDEO [>> S-Video]: S-video (separated Y and C) and  
composite video signals  
YR, B [>> YR, B]: Y, RY and BY component video  
signals  
Note  
When this menu item is set to YR, B, the BY/CPST (SUPER)  
connector outputs the BY signal. In this case, changing the  
setting of an internal switch allows the text data for  
superimposition on the monitor screen to be output from the  
right-hand REF. VIDEO IN connector (marked  
information about this, consult your Sony dealer.  
). For more  
DIGITAL OUTPUT [> Digit Out]: Select the format of signals *SDI [>> SDI]: SDI format  
to be output from the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT1/OUT2  
SDTI [>> SDTI]: SDTI (QSDI) format  
connectors (optional DSBK-1501 board required).  
AUDIO OUTPUT [> Audio Out]: Select the channels for audio *1/2 CH [>> 1/2CH]: Output channel 1 to the AUDIO OUT 1/3  
output from the AUDIO OUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors.  
connector and channel 2 to the AUDIO OUT 2/4  
connector.  
3/4 CH [>> 3/4CH]: Output channel 3 to the AUDIO OUT 1/3  
connector and channel 4 to the AUDIO OUT 2/4  
connector.  
REMOTE I/F [> Remote I/F]: When remote-controlling this unit *9PIN [>> 9PIN]: Remote-control via the REMOTE connector.  
with the LOCAL/REMOTE switch set to REMOTE, select  
either the REMOTE connector or i.DV IN/OUT connector  
(optional DSBK-1501 board required) for connecting a  
remote control unit.  
i.LINK [>> i.LINK]: Remote-control via the i.DV IN/OUT  
connector.  
SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related Description of settings  
to menu bank operations  
RECALL BANK1 [> Recall 1]: Recall menu settings from  
(1) Select the bank you want to recall, then press the G  
menu bank 1.  
button.  
Message RECALL OK?appears.  
(2) To recall, press the SET (YES) button.  
To quit recalling, press the RESET (NO) button.  
RECALL BANK2 [> Recall 2]: Recall menu settings from  
menu bank 2.  
RECALL BANK3 [> Recall 3]: Recall menu settings from  
menu bank 3.  
RECALL BANK4 [> Recall 4]: Recall menu settings from  
menu bank 4.  
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SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related Description of settings  
to menu bank operations  
SAVE BANK 1 [> Save 1]: Save current menu settings to  
(1) Select the bank you want to save, then press the G  
menu bank 1.  
button.  
Message SAVE OK?appears.  
(2) To save, press the SET (YES) button.  
To quit saving, press the RESET (NO) button.  
SAVE BANK 2 [> Save 2]: Save current menu settings to  
menu bank 2.  
SAVE BANK 3 [> Save 3]: Save current menu settings to  
menu bank 3.  
SAVE BANK 4 [> Save 4]: Save current menu settings to  
menu bank 4.  
Menu banks  
This unit allows four different complete sets of menu settings to be saved in what are termed menu banksnumbered 1 to 4.  
Saved sets of menu settings can be recalled for use as required.  
MENU GRADE [Menu grade]: Selection of menu items to  
be displayed  
Description of settings  
Determine whether to display basic items only or both basic  
and enhanced items on the monitor screen and in the time  
counter display when using the menu.  
*BASIC [> Basic]: Display basic items only.  
ENHANCED [> Enhanced]: Display both basic and enhanced  
items.  
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VIDEO INPUT PHASE mode  
The time code output signal is synchronized with the input  
video signal.  
This mode is appropriate when the output from a single  
device is recorded on a number of VCRs. The connections  
are loop-through connections.  
In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the  
VCRs 1 to n.  
EE OUT PHASE settings for time code  
output  
Use the following as reference information when setting  
the EE OUT PHASE menu item (see page 63).  
THROUGH mode  
In this mode, the LTC signal is output with the phase  
synchronized with the input time code signal. This mode is  
appropriate when recording signals from multiple devices  
on a number of VCRs.  
When the camcorder is in genlock mode, the time code  
precision is ±0 frames. When the camcorder is not in  
genlock mode, it is ±1 frame.  
Note  
The optional boards (see page 7) corresponding to the  
input signal formats to be used are required.  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
Note  
VIDEO LOOP THRU  
TIME CODE IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
The optional boards (see page 7) corresponding to the  
input signal formats to be used are required.  
DSR-1500/1500P (1st unit)  
Output device  
(VCR, camera, etc.)  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO IN  
TIME CODE IN  
VIDEO LOOP THRU  
TIME CODE IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
Camcorder 1  
TIME CODE OUT  
DSR-1500/1500P (1st unit)  
DSR-1500/1500P (2nd unit)  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
TIME CODE IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
Camcorder 2  
DSR-1500/1500P (2nd unit)  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO LOOP THRU  
TIME CODE IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
DSR-1500/1500P (nth unit)  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
Composite video or SDI (video and audio) signal  
Time code signal  
TIME CODE IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
Camcorder n  
DSR-1500/1500P (nth unit)  
Composite video or S-video signal  
Audio signal  
Time code signal  
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VIDEO OUTPUT PHASE mode  
The time code output signal is synchronized with the  
output video signal.  
This mode is appropriate when outputting signals from a  
single device to a number of VCRs using separate cables  
for video, audio, and time code.  
In this mode, the same time code is recorded on all of the  
VCRs 1 to n.  
Note  
The optional boards (see page 7) corresponding to the  
input signal formats to be used are required.  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
TIME CODE IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
Output device  
(VCR, camera, etc.)  
DSR-1500/1500P (1st unit)  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
TIME CODE IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
DSR-1500/1500P (2nd unit)  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
TIME CODE IN  
TIME CODE OUT  
DSR-1500/1500P (nth unit)  
Composite video signal  
S-video signal  
Analog component signal  
SDI (video and audio) signal  
Audio signal  
Time code signal  
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Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu  
The following table shows the purpose and function of the  
items in the auto mode execution menu.  
For details of the use of individual items, see Digitally  
Menu contents  
SDTI DUBBING [SDTI DUB]: Selection of data for SDTI  
dubbing  
Settings  
For dubbing through the SDTI (QSDI) interface, select data that A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video.  
the dubbing applies to. A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code.  
A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,  
and cassette memory contents.  
Note  
When A/V is selected, the time code recorded follows the  
setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 62) in the  
setup menu.  
i.LINK DUBBING [i.LINK DUB]: Selection of data for i.LINK Settings  
dubbing  
For dubbing through the i.LINK interface, select data that the  
dubbing applies to.  
A/V [> A/V]: Dub the audio and video.  
A/V/TC [> A/V/TC]: Dub the audio, video, and time code.  
A/V/TC/CM [> A/V/TC/CM]: Dub the audio, video, time code,  
and cassette memory contents.  
Note  
When A/V is selected, the time code recorded follows the  
setting of the TIME CODE menu items (see page 62) in the  
setup menu.  
TC INSERT [TC insert]: Time code rewriting  
Settings  
Rewrite the time code from an initial value which can be set  
freely.  
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Changing the Settings of Basic  
Items  
Changing Menu Settings  
The factory default setting is to display only the basic  
items. To change the settings of basic items proceed as  
follows.  
This section explains how to change menu settings.  
Buttons Used to Change Settings  
Use the following buttons in the menu control section to  
change the menu settings.  
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
SET(YES)  
1
9
3,5,7  
TC  
PRESET  
Menu control buttons  
Functions  
MENU button  
Opens the menu and  
launches menu control  
mode.  
Closes the menu and exits  
menu control mode.  
2,4,6  
8
f and F buttons  
These buttons move the  
highlighted cursor up and  
down within the current level  
to select an item or setting.  
Hold down one of these  
buttons to make the  
highlighted cursor move  
continuously.  
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.  
g and G buttons  
Press the G button to go  
down one level.  
Press the g button to go  
up one level.  
Hold down one of these  
buttons to make the  
highlighted cursor move  
continuously.  
The menu selection level display appears on the  
monitor.  
In the figure below, SETUP MENUis selected  
(shown in reverse video).  
The time counter display of this unit shows only the  
currently selected item. When the item name is long, it  
is abbreviated.  
RESET (NO) button  
SET (YES) button  
Returns the setting to the  
factory default setting.  
Sends a negative  
Menu selection level display  
response to prompts on  
the monitor screen.  
SYSTEM MENU  
Setup menu  
SETUP MENU  
AUTO FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
Saves the new setting in  
memory.  
HOURS METER  
Sends a positive response  
to prompts on the monitor  
screen.  
Monitor screen  
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2 With SETUP MENUselected, press the G button.  
5 Press the for F button to select the item whose setting  
you wish to change.  
This displays all items on menu level 1.  
For menu items on level 3, press the G button to go to  
level 3, then press the f or F button to select the item  
whose setting you wish to change.  
Level-1 menu display  
SETUP MENU  
Operational  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
Example: Display when BRIGHTNESSis selected  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
Time counter display  
TIME CODE  
SETUP MENU  
> Brightness  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
CHARA.DISPLAY :ON  
Time counter display  
MENU GRADE  
:BASIC  
CHARA.POSITION  
CHARA.TYPE  
CHARA.VSIZE  
DISPLAY INFO  
SUB STATUS  
MENU DISPLAY  
PEAK HOLD  
:WHITE  
:x1  
:T&STA  
:OFF  
:WHITE  
:OFF  
Monitor screen  
OVER DISP HOLD :OFF  
BRIGHTNESS :75%  
ALARM :ON  
3 Press the f or F button to select the required item.  
Monitor screen  
Example: Display when DISPLAY CONTROLis selected  
6 Press the G button.  
This displays all possible settings for the item selected  
in step 5.  
SETUP MENU  
Display  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
Time counter display  
TIME CODE  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
SETUP MENU  
>> 75%  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
MENU GRADE  
:BASIC  
BRIGHTNESS  
100%  
:75%  
Time counter display  
* 75%  
50%  
Monitor screen  
4 Press the G button.  
Monitor screen  
This displays menu level 2 for the menu item selected  
in step 3.  
7 Press the f or F button to change the setting of the  
item.  
Example: Level-2 display for DISPLAY CONTROL”  
SETUP MENU  
> Chara disp  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
SETUP MENU  
>> 50%  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
CHARA.DISPLAY :ON  
Time counter display  
BRIGHTNESS  
100%  
:75%  
Time counter display  
CHARA.POSITION  
CHARA.TYPE  
CHARA.VSIZE  
DISPLAY INFO  
SUB STATUS  
MENU DISPLAY  
PEAK HOLD  
:WHITE  
:x1  
* 75%  
50%  
:T&STA  
:OFF  
Current settings  
:WHITE  
:OFF  
OVER DISP HOLD :OFF  
BRIGHTNESS :75%  
ALARM :ON  
Monitor screen  
Monitor screen  
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8 To change other settings, press the g button to return  
to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as  
required.  
Displaying Enhanced Items  
The factory default setting is not to display enhanced  
items.  
9 When you have completed the settings, press the SET  
To display enhanced items, set the MENU GRADE menu  
item (see page 68) to ENHANCED, following the  
procedure in the previous section Changing the Settings  
of Basic Items.(In step 3, first select MENU GRADE,”  
and next select ENHANCED,then press the SET (YES)  
button to save the setting in memory.)  
(YES) button.  
The message NOW SAVING...appears on the  
monitor screen, and Saving...appears in the time  
counter display, while the new settings are saved in  
memory.  
With this done, when you press the MENU button and the  
G button to display the setup menu, all basic and enhanced  
items on menu level 1 appear.  
When the saving operation is completed, the monitor  
screen and time counter display return to their normal  
indications.  
Notes  
Changing the Settings of Enhanced  
Items  
If you power off the unit before saving operation is  
completed, settings may be lost. Wait until the  
saving is completed before powering off the unit.  
If, instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, you  
press the MENU button, the new settings are not  
saved. The message ABORT !appears on the  
monitor screen and Abort !in the time counter  
display for about 0.5 second, and the system exits  
the menus. To change more than one setting, be sure  
to press the SET (YES) button after making the  
settings.  
To change the settings of enhanced items, first carry out  
the procedure in the previous section Displaying  
Enhanced Items,then proceed as follows.  
MENU  
RESET(NO)  
SET(YES)  
1
TC  
PRESET  
4
2
Meanings of indications on the monitor  
screen  
On-screen indication  
Meaning  
3
Right-pointing arrow (c) at  
the right of a menu item  
See step 1 of the foregoing  
operating procedure.  
Pressing the G button  
switches to the next lower  
menu level or to a setting  
selection screen.  
Left-pointing arrow (C) at the Pressing the g button  
left of a menu item  
See step 4 of the foregoing  
operating procedure.  
returns to the previous  
(higher) menu level.  
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.  
The menu selection level display appears on the  
monitor.  
Character string at the right of Current setting of the menu  
a menu item  
item  
See step 4 of the foregoing  
operating procedure.  
When shown with a colon  
(:): the current setting is  
the same as the factory  
default setting.  
When shown with a raised  
dot (): the current  
setting is different from  
the factory default  
setting.  
See step 2 of the  
operating procedure in  
An asterisk in a complete list Factory default setting  
of settings  
See step 6 of the foregoing  
operating procedure.  
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2 With SETUP MENUselected, press the G button.  
To return all settings to their factory  
default settings  
This displays all basic and enhanced items on menu  
level 1.  
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.  
Level-1 menu display  
The menu selection level display appears on the  
monitor screen.  
SETUP MENU  
Menu grade  
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
2 Press the G button to display level 1 of the setup menu.  
3 Press the RESET (NO) button.  
Time counter display  
TIME CODE  
TAPE PROTECTION  
VIDEO CONTROL  
AUDIO CONTROL  
DIGITAL PROCESS  
SETUP BANK OPERATION  
A message appears, to confirm whether or not you  
wish to return all settings to their factory default  
settings.  
ENHAN  
MENU GRADE  
Current setting  
Monitor screen message Message in the time  
counter display  
Monitor screen  
INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO Init setup?  
FACTORY PRESET  
VALLUES?  
3 Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the  
procedure in the section Changing the Settings of  
Basic Items(page 72) using the fFgG buttons to  
select an item and change its setting.  
4 Press the SET (YES) button.  
The message NOW SAVING...appears on the  
monitor screen, and Saving...appears in the time  
counter display, while the settings of all items are  
returned to their factory default settings. These factory  
default settings are saved in memory.  
4 When you have completed the settings, press the SET  
(YES) button.  
The message NOW SAVING...appears on the  
monitor screen, and Saving...appears in the time  
counter display, while the new settings are saved in  
memory.  
When the saving operation is completed, the monitor  
screen and time counter display return to their normal  
indications.  
Note  
If you power off the unit while settings are being  
saved, settings may not be correctly returned to their  
factory default settings. Wait until the saving is  
completed before powering off the unit.  
To abandon the resetting operation  
Returning Menu Settings to Their  
Factory Default Settings  
Instead of pressing the SET (YES) button, press the  
RESET (NO) button. The display returns to menu  
level 1, leaving the settings unchanged.  
After making menu setting changes, to return settings to  
their factory default settings (setting initialization), use the  
following procedure.  
To return a particular setting to its factory  
default setting  
In the section Changing the Settings of Basic Items”  
(page 72), carry out the procedure up to step 6, then with  
the current setting displayed (in the example, if the factory  
default setting has been changed, the current setting will be  
100% or 50%), proceed as follows.  
1 Either press the RESET (NO) button or select the  
default setting using the f or F button.  
2 Press the SET (YES) button.  
The setting returned to its factory default is saved in  
memory as the current setting.  
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When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to TC MODE:  
Displaying  
Supplementary Status  
Information  
On-screen  
indication  
Meaning  
INT PRST FREE  
[IP F]  
The internal time code generator is  
operating in FREE RUN mode.  
INT PRST REC  
[IP R]  
The internal time code generator is  
operating in REC RUN mode.  
When you set the SUB STATUS menu item (see page 61)  
to other than OFF, you can view supplementary status  
information on the monitor screen below the operating  
mode display area.  
INT REGEN-T&U  
[IRTU]  
The internal time code generator is in  
synchronization with the playback  
time code (LTC) read from tape.  
EXT LTC-T&U  
[ELTU]  
The internal time code generator is in  
synchronization with the external time  
code (LTC) input to the unit and is  
generating the same time code value  
and user bit value as those of the  
external time code (regeneration).  
.
.
T C R  
0 0  
P L A Y  
I N S  
:
0 4  
A 1  
4 7  
L O C K  
3 4 T C  
0 7  
2
V
EXT VITC-T&U  
[EVTU]  
The internal time code generator is in  
synchronization with VITC present in  
the external video signal input to the  
unit and is generating the same time  
code value and user bit value as  
those of the external time code  
(regeneration).  
Supplementary status information  
The following items of supplementary status information  
are displayed depending on the setting of the SUB  
STATUS menu item.  
EXT QSDI-T&U  
[EQTU]  
The internal time code generator is in  
synchronization with the external time  
code input to the unit via the SDTI  
(QSDI) interface and is generating the  
same time code value and user bit  
value as those of the external time  
code (regeneration).  
Setting of SUB  
STATUS menu item  
Items of supplementary  
information displayed  
EDIT PRESET  
TC MODE  
Editing mode settings made on the  
editing control unit  
EXT QSDI. V-T&U  
[EQTU]  
The internal time code generator is in  
synchronization with the external  
VITC input to the unit via the SDTI  
(QSDI) interface and is generating the  
same time code value and user bit  
value as those of the external time  
code (regeneration).  
Operating mode of the internal time  
code generator  
REMAIN  
AUDIO MIXING  
ALL  
Remaining capacity of the tape  
Setting for input audio mixing  
All of the above items  
EXT DVIN-T&U  
[EDTU]  
The internal time code generator is in  
synchronization with the external time  
code input to the unit via the i.LINK  
(i.DV IN) interface and is generating  
the same time code value and user bit  
value as those of the external time  
code (regeneration).  
The following tables show the on-screen indications of  
supplementary information and their meaning.  
In each table, the indications given in brackets such as  
[ASM] are the indications displayed when the SUB  
STATUS menu item is set to ALL.  
EXT DVIN. V-T&U  
[EDTU]  
The internal time code generator is in  
synchronization with the external  
VITC input to the unit via the i.LINK  
(i.DV IN) interface and is generating  
the same time code value and user bit  
value as those of the external time  
code (regeneration).  
For the display format when ALL is selected, see the next  
section.  
When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to EDIT PRESET:  
On-screen  
indication  
Meaning  
When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to REMAIN:  
ASM  
Assemble editing mode  
[ASM]  
On-screen  
indication  
Meaning  
INS V A1234 TC  
[V1234T]  
INS: Insert editing mode  
V A1234 TC: Channels or signals  
selected for insert editing  
V: Video  
REMAIN 184 min  
Remaining capacity of the tape in  
minutes.  
When the remaining capacity has not  
been calculated, REMAIN --- min”  
appears.  
A1234: Audio 1, 2, 3, 4  
TC: Time code  
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When the SUB STATUS menu item is set to AUDIO  
MIXING:  
On-screen indication  
Meaning  
1 2 3 4  
[MIX]  
Input audio channels  
selected for mixing  
1 2 3 4: Input audio  
channels 1, 2, 3 and 4  
Example display:  
12  
2
3
34  
Input audio channels 3 and  
4 are mixed and recorded  
on audio channel 4 on tape.  
Input audio channel 3 is recorded  
on audio channel 3 on tape.  
Input audio channel 2 is recorded  
on audio channel 2 on tape.  
Input audio channels 1 and 2 are mixed and  
recorded on audio channel 1 on tape.  
Display format of supplementary status  
information when the SUB STATUS menu  
item is set to ALL  
All items of supplementary status information are  
displayed in the order shown below.  
:
.
T C R  
0 0  
:
0 4  
M I  
4 7  
0 7  
P L A Y  
L O C K  
X
D
V 1 2 3 4 T  
E
T U V  
Editing mode settings  
Operating mode of the internal  
time code generator  
(The rightmost Vappears  
when the VITC menu item (see  
page 62) is set to ON.)  
Setting for input audio mixing  
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Connections and  
Settings Chapter  
5
Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System  
This unit can be connected to an ES-7 EditStation to  
configure a digital non-linear editing system.  
If you use the SDTI (QSDI) interface with the optional  
DSBK-1501 board installed in the unit, you can transfer  
video, audio, time code, and other compressed data  
between this unit and the ES-7.  
The unit supports ClipLink functions, enabling index  
pictures recorded on tape and ClipLink log data stored in  
cassette memory to be transferred to the ES-7 in an instant.  
For a general description of ClipLink functions, see the  
The following figure shows a connection diagram for a  
non-linear editing system in which this unit serves as the  
recorder.  
For connections of the ES-7 and its peripheral devices  
such as the ESBK-7011 Control Panel, the ESBK-7045  
Disk Unit, etc., refer to your ES-7 Operating Instructions.  
Note  
The DSR-1500/1500P unit shown in the following figure  
is fitted with the optional DSBK-1501, DSBK-1503, and  
DSBK-1504/1504P boards.  
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Video monitor  
Composite  
video input  
Audio input  
1
3
VIDEO OUT  
B-Y/CPST  
(SUPER)  
1
B B OUT(1/2/3/4)  
QSDI OUTPUT  
QSDI INPUT  
MONITOR  
1
1
REF.  
VIDEO  
IN  
SDI/SDTI(QSDI)  
IN  
RECORDER  
SDI/SDTI(QSDI)  
OUT  
REMOTE  
ES-7 EditStation  
DSR-1500/1500P  
(recorder)  
2
A 75 coaxial cable (not supplied)  
B 9-pin remote control cable  
(not supplied)  
C Cable with RCA phono plugs  
(not supplied)  
Settings on the DSR-1500/1500P  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
REMOTE  
(REMOTE indicator lights.)  
DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI  
(SDTI indicator lights.)  
REMOTE I/F menu item (see 9PIN  
(9P indicator lights.)  
For details of video/audio input and audio mode settings,  
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Connections for a Cut Editing System  
The following figure shows a cut editing system  
configuration that includes two DSR-1500/1500P units to  
serve as the player and recorder.  
Notes  
This application requires both of the DSR-1500/1500P  
units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the optional  
DSBK-1501 board.  
The DSR-1500/1500P units shown in the following  
figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501, DSBK-  
1503, and DSBK-1504/1504P boards.  
For details of connecting devices other than the DSR-  
1500/1500P, refer to the instruction manual for each  
device.  
A 75 coaxial cable (not supplied)  
When you select assemble or insert editing mode on the editing  
control unit, the two DSR-1500/1500P units (recorder and  
player) will automatically enter the selected editing mode.  
B 9-pin remote control cable  
(not supplied)  
C Cable with RCA phono plugs  
(not supplied)  
Composite  
video input  
Composite  
video input  
Audio input  
Audio input  
Source monitor  
Main monitor  
1
3
1
3
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
OUT B-Y/CPST  
(SUPER)  
OUT B-Y/CPST  
(SUPER)  
MONITOR  
MONITOR  
SDI/SDTI  
(QSDI)  
OUT  
SDI/SDTI  
(QSDI)  
IN  
1
1
VIDEO OUT  
Y/CPST  
REF.  
VIDEO IN  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
DSR-1500/1500P  
(player)  
DSR-1500/1500P  
(recorder)  
2
2
RECORDER  
PLAYER  
Editing control unit (RM-450/450CE,  
a)  
PVE-500, etc.)  
a) For the settings on the editing control unit, see  
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Settings on the DSR-1500/1500Ps (recorder and  
player)  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
REMOTE  
(REMOTE indicator lights.)  
DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI (for player only)  
(see page 67) (SDTI indicator lights.)  
REMOTE I/F menu item (see 9PIN  
(9P indicator lights.)  
For details of the video/audio input and audio mode  
settings for the recorder, see Settings for Recordingon  
About reference video signals  
In order to provide stable video and audio signals for  
analog editing, it is necessary for the built-in time base  
corrector (TBC) to operate correctly. To ensure this, input  
a reference video signal synchronized with the video signal  
to the REF. VIDEO IN connector.  
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Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System  
The following is an example configuration of A/B roll  
editing system using the DSR-1500/1500P.  
In this configuration, two DSR-1500/1500P units are used,  
one as the recorder and the other as player 1, and an analog  
Betacam UVW-1600/1600P Videocassette Player unit is  
used as player 2. To create a final tape (a tape that contains  
a completely packaged program) in Betacam format, use a  
Betacam VCR such as the UVW-1800/1800P as the  
recorder.  
Notes  
This application requires the DSR-1500/1500P unit used  
as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK-  
1504/1504P board.  
The DSR-1500/1500P units shown in the following  
figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501, DSBK-  
1503, and DSBK-1504/1504P boards.  
The purpose of the following figure is to indicate the flow  
of signals among the component devices in the system.  
The specific connections and settings are described  
beginning on page 85.  
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Main video monitor  
Source video monitor  
Audio system monitor  
Video signal generator  
(Sony Tektronix TSG-  
130, etc.)  
DPS-D7 or other delay  
a)  
unit  
DSR-1500/1500P  
(recorder)  
MXP-290Audio  
Mixer  
PVE-500, etc. (editing control unit)  
DFS-500/500P  
DME Switcher  
UVW-1600/1600P  
(player 2)  
DSR-1500/1500P (player 1)  
Video signal  
Audio signal  
Reference video signal  
Control signal  
a) When using a DFS-500/500P DME Switcher, the phase of the video signals processed by  
the DFS-500/500P is delayed. It is therefore necessary to connect a delay unit between the  
MXP-290 Audio Mixers output and the audio input to the DSR-1500/1500P (recorder).  
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Audio monitor system connections  
Reference video signal connection  
The following shows an example of audio monitor system  
connections.  
When you perform recording, be sure to input a reference  
video signal.  
For details of these connections, refer to the instruction  
manual for each connected device.  
For details of reference video signals, see About  
DFS-500/500P DME Switcher  
Speaker (right channel)  
Speaker (left channel)  
BLACK  
BURST  
4 3 2 1  
OUT  
DSR-1500/1500P (recorder)  
Audio amplifier  
REF. VIDEO  
IN  
R
R
L
L
Cables with RCA phono plugs  
MONITOR  
OUT 1  
MONITOR  
OUT 2  
DSR-1500/1500P (player 1)  
REF. VIDEO  
IN  
MXP-290 Audio Mixer  
REF. VIDEO IN 75 Ω  
termination switch: ON UVW-1600/1600P  
(player 2)  
REF. VIDEO IN  
PVE-500 Editing Control Unit  
REF.  
VIDEO  
IN  
REF. VIDEO IN 75 termination switch: ON  
Use 75 coaxial cables for all of these connections.  
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Control signal connections  
The following shows an example of control signal  
connections to enable the editing control unit to control all  
other A/B roll editing system devices.  
DSR-1500/1500P (recorder)  
a)  
9-pin remote control cable  
REMOTE  
DSR-1500/1500P (player 1)  
Mixer control mode  
selection switch:  
PARALLEL  
a)  
9-pin remote control cable  
REMOTE  
PVE-500 Editing  
Control Unit  
RECORDER  
UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)  
PLAYER 1  
MIXER  
SWITCHER  
PLAYER 2  
a)  
REMOTE  
9-pin remote control cable  
DFS-500/500P DME Switcher  
a)  
EDITOR  
9-pin remote control cable  
MXP-290 Audio Mixer  
9-pin/15-pin mixer control cable (not supplied)  
EDITOR (15-pin)  
a) For the 9-pin remote control cable, use an optional  
RCC-5G/10G/30G cable.  
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Video/audio signal connections  
The following shows an example of video/audio signal  
connections in an A/B roll editing system.  
In this example, analog component signals are used as the  
video signals and XLR 3-pin connectors are used as audio  
input/output connectors.  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO INPUTS  
1
DFS-500/500P DME Switcher  
COMPONENT 2  
AUDIO IN  
2/4  
1/3  
PGM OUT  
COMPONENT 1  
3
3
VIDEO INPUTS  
COMPONENT 1  
DSR-1500/1500P  
(recorder)  
1
2
CH-1 OUT  
DPS-D7 or other delay unit  
CH-1 IN CH-2 IN  
CH-2 OUT  
DSR-1500/1500P  
(player 1)  
VIDEO OUT  
3
3
LINE OUT 2  
LINE OUT 1  
AUDIO OUT  
1/3 2/4  
MIC/LINE 4  
IN  
3
2
1
MXP-290  
Audio Mixer  
3
3
3
3
COMPONENT 1  
OUTPUT  
A 12-pin/3-BNC cross cable  
(not supplied; consult your  
Sony dealer about this cable.)  
B 12-pin dubbing cable  
(not supplied)  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
CH-1  
C Cable with XLR  
connectors (not supplied)  
CH-2  
UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)  
Settings on the DSR-1500/1500P (recorder)  
Settings on the DSR-1500/1500P (player)  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
LOCAL  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
LOCAL  
CH1 IN LEVEL and CH2 IN  
LEVEL menu items (see page  
Normally +4 dBm  
OUTPUT LEVEL menu item  
Normally +4 dBm  
VIDEO OUTPUT menu item  
YR, B  
(YR,B indicator lights.)  
For details of the video/audio input and audio mode  
AUDIO OUTPUT menu item  
1/2 CH or 3/4 CH  
(CH 1/2 or CH 3/4 indicator  
lights.)  
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Connection of a video monitor  
Settings on an editing control unit  
Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of  
video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to  
the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the  
operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other  
information displayed as text on the monitor screen by  
setting the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60)  
to ON (factory default setting).  
When connecting an editing control unit, make the settings  
as follows, according to the model.  
PVE-500  
No settings are required.  
BVE-600/900/910/2000 (NTSC model) or FXE-100/  
120  
Set the VCR constants as follows.  
75 termination switch: ON (or attach a 75 terminator)  
Input switches: Set according to the type of input signals.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15  
80 17 00 96 05 05 03 80 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF  
Video monitor  
BVE-600/900/910/2000 (PAL model) or FXE-100P/  
120P  
Set the VCR constants as follows.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15  
81 17 00 7D 05 05 02 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF  
RM-450/RM-450CE  
Set the DIP switches as follows.  
Left switches  
Composite  
video input  
Audio input  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
OFF  
OFF  
2
1
Right switches (RM-450)  
VIDEO  
)
OUT  
B-Y/CPST  
(SUPER)  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
MONITOR  
Right switches (RM-450CE)  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
BVE-800  
Set the DIP switches as follows.  
SW2  
DSR-1500/1500P (recorder)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
A Cable with RCA phono plugs  
(not supplied)  
SW3 (NTSC model)  
B 75 coaxial cable  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
(not supplied)  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
SW3 (PAL model)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
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Connections for SDTI (QSDI) Dubbing  
The following shows an example of connections for  
digitally dubbing SDTI (QSDI) signals (see page 51) using  
a pair of DSR-1500/1500P units.  
Notes  
This application requires both of the DSR-1500/1500P  
units (recorder and player) to be fitted with the optional  
DSBK-1501 board.  
The DSR-1500/1500P units shown in the following  
figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501, DSBK-  
1503, and DSBK-1504/1504P boards.  
DSR-1500/1500P (player)  
SDI/SDTI  
(QSDI)  
OUT  
REMOTE  
2
1
DSR-1500/1500P  
REMOTE (recorder)  
SDI/SDTI  
(QSDI)  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
B-Y/CPST  
(SUPER)  
MONITOR  
3
1
Composite  
video input  
Audio input  
A 75 coaxial cable (not supplied)  
B 9-pin remote control cable  
(not supplied)  
C Cable with RCA phono plugs  
(not supplied)  
Video monitor  
Settings on the DSR-1500/1500P (recorder)  
Settings on the DSR-1500/1500P (player)  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
LOCAL  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
REMOTE  
(REMOTE indicator lights.)  
DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item SDTI  
(SDTI indicator lights.)  
REMOTE I/F menu item (see 9PIN  
(9P indicator lights.)  
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Connections for Analog Recording  
It is possible to record analog playback signals from  
another recorder or player on this unit. The following  
shows connections for a system in which analog  
component video signals and two channels of audio signals  
are recorded between two DSR-1500/1500P units.  
Notes  
This application requires the DSR-1500/1500P unit used  
as the recorder to be fitted with the optional DSBK-  
1504/1504P board.  
The DSR-1500/1500P units shown in the following  
figure are fitted with the optional DSBK-1501, DSBK-  
1503, and DSBK-1504/1504P boards.  
Video monitor  
A Cable with RCA phono plugs  
(not supplied)  
B 75 coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
C Cable with XLR connectors  
(not supplied)  
Composite  
video input  
Audio input  
1
2
2 a)  
VIDEO  
OUT  
B-Y/CPST  
(SUPER)  
MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
2/4  
AUDIO OUT  
1/3  
AUDIO IN  
DSR-1500/1500P  
(recorder)  
DSR-1500/1500P (player)  
2/4  
1/3  
3
3
a) Three 75 coaxial cables are used,  
one each for Y, RY, and BY.  
Settings on the DSR-1500/1500P (recorder)  
Settings on the DSR-1500/1500P (player)  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
Switch/menu item  
Setting  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
LOCAL  
LOCAL/REMOTE switch  
LOCAL  
CH1 IN LEVEL and CH2 IN  
LEVEL menu items (see page  
Normally +4 dBm  
OUTPUT LEVEL menu items Normally +4 dBm  
VIDEO OUTPUT menu item YR, B  
REC MODE menu item (see 2 CHANNEL (48kHz)  
(YR,B indicator lights.)  
(REC MODE 2CH indicator  
lights.)  
AUDIO OUTPUT menu item 1/2 CH or 3/4 CH  
(CH 1/2 or CH 3/4 indicator  
lights.)  
For details of the video/audio input and audio mode  
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Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases  
When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing  
system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and  
subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to  
be edited. If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities  
or color break-up may occur at edit points.  
After configuring the editing system, use a vectorscope to  
adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the recorder and  
players. Subcarrier phase adjustment is necessary when  
using composite signals and Y/C signals.  
DSR-1500/1500P (player 1)  
a)  
Switcher (DFS-500/500P)  
DSR-1500/1500P (recorder)  
UVW-1600/1600P (player 2)  
b)  
75 coaxial cable (A)  
b)  
75 coaxial cable (B)  
Vectorscope (Sony Tektronix  
1750/1751, etc.)  
PVE-500 Editing Control Unit  
a) The sync and subcarrier phases of the  
output signal from the DFS-500/500P  
switcher are automatically adjusted.  
b) Ensure that the 75 coaxial cables (A) and  
(B) (not supplied) are of the same length.  
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Performing a phase adjustment operation  
Note  
When component signals are used the subcarrier phase  
indicator does not appear.  
1 Press the SCH button on the vectorscope.  
The vectorscope switches to SCH mode.  
8 Output the player 2 signal from the PVE-500, and  
repeat steps 6 and 7 to adjust the sync and subcarrier  
phases of the output from player 2.  
2 Press the B channel button on the vectorscope.  
This displays the black burst signal from the switcher.  
3 Press the EXT button on the vectorscope.  
This switches the vectorscope to external  
synchronization mode.  
4 Adjust the phase synchronization control on the  
vectorscope so that the sync and subcarrier phases are  
close to the reference line.  
Sync phase  
Subcarrier phase  
Reference line  
Align the sync and subcarrier phases of the black  
burst signal to the reference line.  
5 Output the player 1 signal from the PVE-500.  
6 Press the A channel button on the vectorscope.  
This displays the sync and subcarrier phases  
(composite signals only) of the signal from player 1.  
7 On player 1, adjust the front panel SYNC PHASE and  
SC PHASE controls, using a Phillips screwdriver, so  
that the output from player 1 on channel A is in correct  
phase alignment with the black burst signal on channel  
B.  
This indicator  
This indicator  
moves as you  
moves as you  
turn the SYNC  
turn the SC  
PHASE control.  
PHASE control.  
Adjust the sync and subcarrier phases of the output  
signal from player 1.  
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Troubleshooting Chapter  
6
Regular Checks  
Maintenance  
Digital hours meter  
The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the  
total operating time, the head drum rotation time, the tape  
transport operating time, and the number of threading/  
unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on  
the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this  
unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance.  
In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary  
periodic maintenance checks.  
Condensation  
If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm  
location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture  
from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called  
condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may  
stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the  
risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a  
condensation detection system.  
Digital hours meter display modes  
The digital hours meter has the following four display  
modes.  
If condensation occurs while the unit is  
operating:  
T1 (OPERATION) mode  
The alarm message MOISTURE HAS BEEN  
DETECTED.appears on the monitor screen, and the  
alarm message HUMID!in the time counter display. At  
the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically. If  
this happens, leave the unit powered on and wait until the  
alarm messages disappear.  
The cumulative total hours during which the unit is  
powered on is displayed in 10-hour increments.  
T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode  
The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape  
threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.  
T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode  
The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation  
for fast forward, rewind, playback, and search (except in  
still search mode) is displayed in 10-hour increments.  
CT (THREADING) mode  
The cumulative number of tape threading/unthreading  
operation pairs is displayed in 10-operation pair  
increments.  
If the condensation alarm message appears  
immediately after powering on:  
Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm  
message disappears. You cannot load a cassette into the  
unit while the alarm message is being displayed.  
Once the alarm message disappears, the unit is ready for  
use.  
For all modes except T1 (OPERATION), there are two  
types of count: a tripcount, which is resettable, and the  
cumulative total from manufacture, which is unresettable.  
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Digital hours meter indications on the monitor  
screen  
All four counts (T1, T2, T3, and CT) are indicated on the  
monitor screen.  
Displaying the digital hours meter  
Use the following procedure.  
1 Press the MENU button in the menu control section.  
The menu selection level display appears on the  
monitor screen and in the time counter display.  
Resettable trip counts  
Unresettable counts  
HOURS METER  
Menu selection level display  
T1  
00000 X10 HOURS  
T2 0000/00000 X10 HOURS  
T3 0000/00000 X10 HOURS  
CT 0000/00000 X10 COUNT  
SYSTEM MENU  
Setup menu  
SETUP MENU  
AUTO FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
HOURS METER  
T1:OPERATION  
T2:DRUM ROTATION  
T3:TAPE RUNNING  
CT:THREADING  
The four-digit value to the left of the slash (/) is the  
resettable trip count, and the right value is the cumulative  
total from manufacture.  
Monitor screen  
2 Press the F button to select HOURS METER.”  
Digital hours meter indications in the time  
counter display  
SYSTEM MENU  
Hours meter  
SETUP MENU  
One of the four indications appears in the time counter  
display at a time. Use the f and F buttons in the menu  
control section to change the item displayed.  
Initially, only the trip value appears. Hold down the G  
button to display also the cumulative total from  
manufacture, which will appear to the right of the trip  
value and the slash (/).  
AUTO FUNCTION  
Time counter display  
HOURS METER  
The following illustrates the digital hours meter  
indications in the time counter display in all four display  
modes. The right-hand indication for each display mode is  
the indication you can view while holding down the G  
button in the menu control section.  
Monitor screen  
3 Press the G button.  
T1 (OPERATION) mode:  
The cumulative counts by the digital hours meter are  
indicated on the monitor screen and in the time counter  
display.  
Oper. 00000  
T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode:  
Drum 0000  
0000/00000  
0000/00000  
T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode:  
Tape 0000  
CT (THREADING) mode:  
Thread 0000  
0000/00000  
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To end the digital hours meter display  
Press the MENU button in the menu control section.  
To reset the trip values  
About this operation, consult your Sony dealer.  
Head Cleaning  
Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL  
(standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and  
audio heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10  
seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for  
the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning  
cassette can damage the heads.  
To clean the heads  
Insert the cleaning cassette. This automatically starts  
cleaning. You cannot operate any tape transport control  
buttons other than the EJECT button during the cleaning  
operation.  
After about 10 seconds, the cleaning cassette will be  
automatically ejected.  
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Troubleshooting  
If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if  
the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the  
following before contacting your Sony dealer.  
Tape problems  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Recording is not  
possible.  
The cassettes REC/SAVE switch is set Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC, or use another cassette.  
to SAVE.  
The units tape  
The REMOTE indicator in the display  
Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the  
transport control  
section is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE REMOTE indicator off, or change the setting of the LOCAL  
buttons (PLAY, F FWD, menu item is set to STOP & EJECT or ENABLE menu item (see page 59) to ALL ENABLE.  
REW, etc.) do not  
work.  
ALL DISABLE.  
No cassette is loaded.  
Insert a cassette (see page 25).  
The NO EDIT indicator The audio recording mode selected on When your current purpose is editing, set the LOCAL/  
on the front panel lights this unit does not coincides with that of  
REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the REMOTE indicator  
off and set the unit for the same audio recording mode as  
with the tape using the REC MODE menu item (see page  
65), then set the switch to REMOTE to light the REMOTE  
indicator again.  
up.  
the loaded tape.  
When your current purpose is recording, you can use the  
tape currently loaded in the unit.  
The recording format of the currently  
Replace the tape with one recorded in the DVCAM format.  
loaded tape is DVor DVCPRO.”  
Time data problems  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Cannot freely set the  
initial time data value. REGEN.  
The TC MODE menu item is set to EXT Change the setting of the TC MODE menu item (see page  
62) to INT PRESET.  
CNT is selected as the time data type Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the TC or U-  
to be displayed (the COUNTER time  
data type indicator is lit).  
BIT time data type indicator light up (the CNT value cannot  
be set freely).  
The REMOTE indicator in the display  
Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL to turn the  
section is lit and the LOCAL ENABLE REMOTE indicator off or change the setting of the LOCAL  
menu item is set to STOP & EJECT or ENABLE menu item (see page 59) to ALL ENABLE.  
ALL DISABLE.  
The tape is running,  
The MENU button or TC PRESET  
Press the button once again to exit the menu control mode,  
but the time data is not button in the menu control section has time code preset mode, or digital hours meter display mode.  
shown in the time  
counter display.  
been pressed.  
(In either of the menu control mode and time code preset  
mode, the time data is not shown in the time counter display.)  
The U-BIT time data type indicator is lit. Press the COUNTER SELECT button to make the  
COUNTER or TC time data type indicator light up.  
Input problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
It is not possible to  
No SDTI signal is input to the unit, or  
Connect an SDTI signal to the SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN  
record an SDTI (QSDI) the SDTI format has not been selected. connector, or set the DIGITAL OUTPUT menu item (see  
signal.  
page 67) to SDTI.  
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Monitor problems  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Data is not  
superimposed on the  
The CHARA. DISPLAY menu item is  
set to OFF.  
Set the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60) to ON.  
monitor screen.  
The monitor is not connected to the  
BY/CPST (SUPER) connector of this (You must make this connection to display any type of text on  
unit.  
Connect the monitor to the BY/CPST (SUPER) connector.  
the monitor.)  
The image on the  
monitor screen is too  
bright.  
The 75 termination switch for video  
input on the monitor is in the OFF  
position, or a 75 terminator is not  
fitted to its video input connector.  
Set the 75 termination switch to ON or connect a  
terminator.  
The image on the  
monitor screen is too  
dark.  
In a video signal loop-through  
Set the 75 termination switches to OFF on all monitors  
other than the loop-end monitor.  
connection of video monitors, 75 Ω  
termination switches for video input on  
monitors other than the loop-end  
monitor are in the ON position.  
The image is too dark  
when recording a  
composite video  
signal.  
Audio problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The REC/PB LEVEL  
control knobs do not  
work.  
The VAR switch on the front panel is  
set to PRESET.  
Set the VAR switch to REC when recording, or set it to PB  
when playing back.  
Editing restriction  
Symptom  
Cause  
Execution of video  
This phenomenon cannot be avoided with an editing system using this unit as the recorder.  
editing in insert mode  
erases subcode data  
(user bit data, etc.)  
recorded on tape other  
than time code data.  
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Error Messages  
This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that  
detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an  
abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor  
screen and indicates an error code in the time counter  
display.  
Note  
To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect  
the monitor to the BY/CPST (SUPER) connector, and set  
the CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 60) to ON  
(factory default setting).  
ERROR  
AN ERROR HAS BEEN  
DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE  
OF FOLLOWING CODE:  
02-603  
Error message  
Error code  
PRESS EJECT KEY  
TO EJECT TAPE.  
Direction  
Error code  
Error02-603  
Time counter display  
Monitor screen  
If an error message appears, follow the direction indicated  
on the monitor screen.  
Alarm Messages  
When operating this unit, the unit may sometimes output  
alarm messages such as the one shown below to the  
monitor screen and the time counter display.  
ALARM  
Cause of  
alarm  
REMOTE MODE IS SELECTED.  
Direction  
SET REMOTE/LOCAL SWITCH  
TO LOCAL.  
REMOTE!  
Time counter display  
Monitor screen  
If such an alarm message appears, a connection or  
operation error may have been made, or condensation on  
heads may have occurred. Follow the direction indicated  
on the monitor screen.  
Note  
To display alarm messages on the monitor screen, it is  
necessary for the monitor to be connected to the BY/  
CPST (SUPER) connector, and set the following menu  
items to ON.  
CHARA. DISPLAY (see page 60)  
REF ALARM (see page 61)  
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Alarm messages and associated directions  
Direction  
Alarm message on monitor screen  
(Cause)  
Alarm message in time  
counter display  
A cleaning tape has been inserted.  
The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is Cleaning Tp!  
completed.  
A non-standard signal is being used for  
input video.  
Use a standard signal.  
VIN NON-STD  
REF NON-STD  
ILL. SETUP!  
A non-standard ref. signal is being used Use a standard signal.  
for REF. VIDEO.  
Abnormal settings selected in setup  
menu.  
Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony  
dealer if this alarm message appears again after  
making corrections.  
Audio mixing mode cannot be changed  
during recording.  
REC mode!  
Audio not editable on this tape.  
Use a tape recorded in 2-channel/48 kHz or  
4-channel/32 kHz mode.  
2CH/32kHz!  
Fs 44.1kHz!  
Use a tape having audio signals recorded in locked  
mode.  
UNLOCK mode  
Audio REC mode selection different from Select the same audio recording mode as that of the A mode err  
audio on tape.  
tape.  
Audio REC (recording) mode cannot be  
changed during recording.  
REC mode!  
Adaptor!  
Cassette adaptor not usable.  
Counter mode is selected.  
Use a tape without cassette adaptor.  
Use the COUNTER SELECT button to light the TC or CNT mode!  
U-BIT time data type indicator in the display section.  
Input selection cannot be changed in  
REC (recording) mode.  
REC mode!  
Input signal does not conform to DVCAM/ −  
DV format.  
Unknown Sig  
Input signal is 625/50. (For DSR-1500)  
Input signal is 525/60. (For DSR-1500P)  
625/50 sig! (For DSR-1500)  
525/60 sig! (For DSR-  
1500P)  
Input video is not detected.  
Check the VIDEO indicator in the INPUT signal  
display section and supply an appropriate video  
signal.  
No INPUT!  
Input video signal does not synchronize Use a reference video signal.  
with REF. VIDEO signal.  
ILL. REF!  
Moisture has been detected.  
Keep the power on and wait until this alarm message HUMID!  
disappears.  
No cassette in VTR.  
Load a cassette.  
No Cass.!  
Rec inhibit mode is selected.  
Set the REC INHIBIT menu item (see page 59) to  
OFF.  
REC INHI.!  
Record inhibit plug on the cassette is set Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to REC.  
to inhibit.  
REC INHI.!  
REMOTE!  
Remote mode is selected.  
Tape cannot be replayed.  
Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL.  
Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR-  
1500)  
625/50 Tape (For DSR-  
1500)  
Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR-  
1500P)  
525/60 Tape (For DSR-  
1500P)  
Tape end has been detected.  
Use a new cleaning tape.  
Tape end!  
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Direction  
Alarm message on monitor screen  
(Cause)  
Alarm message in time  
counter display  
Tape not editable.  
Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format.  
Not DVCAM!  
Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. (For DSR-  
1500)  
625/50 Tape (For DSR-  
1500)  
Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. (For DSR-  
1500P)  
525/60 Tape (For DSR-  
1500P)  
Tape not recordable.  
Tape not usable.  
Use a DVCAM/DV ME tape.  
REC INHI.!  
ILL. Tape!  
TC EXT!  
Use a DVCAM/DV/DVCPRO (25 Mbps) tape.  
TC EXTERNAL is selected.  
Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 62) to INT  
PRESET.  
TCG REGEN mode is selected.  
Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 62) to INT  
PRESET.  
REGEN mode!  
REC RUN!  
TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN.  
Set the RUN MODE menu item (see page 62) to  
FREE RUN.  
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Avoid violent impacts  
Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent shock  
to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.  
Precautions  
Do not obstruct ventilation openings  
To prevent the unit from overheating, do not obstruct  
ventilation openings, by for example wrapping the unit in  
a cloth while it is in operation.  
On safety  
Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it further.  
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used  
for an extended period of time.  
On cleaning  
If the casing or panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft dry  
cloth. In the event of extreme dirt, use a cloth steeped in a  
neutral detergent to remove the dirt, then wipe with a dry  
cloth. Applying alcohol, thinners, insecticides, or other  
volatile solvents may result in deforming the casing or  
damaging the finish.  
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull  
the cord itself.  
On operation and storage locations  
Avoid operation or storage in any of the following places.  
Location subject to extremes of temperature (operating  
temperature range 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF))  
Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods, or  
close to heating appliances (Note that the interior of a car  
left in summer with the windows closed can exceed 50ºC  
(122ºF).)  
On repacking and shipping  
Save the original shipping carton and packing material;  
they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit.  
For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was  
originally packed at the factory, and take care not to impart  
violent shocks in transit.  
Damp or dusty places  
Location subject to severe vibrations  
Location near equipment generating strong  
electromagnetic emissions  
Location near transmitting stations generating strong  
radio waves  
Operate the unit in a horizontal position  
This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal  
position. Do not operate it on its side, or tilted through an  
excessive angle (exceeding 20º).  
Precautions  
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External dimensions (w/h/d)  
211 × 137 × 420 mm  
Specifications  
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General  
Signal system DSR-1500: NTSC  
DSR-1500P: PAL  
Power requirements  
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption (with all options installed)  
65 W  
Peak inrush current  
(1)Power ON, current probe method:  
30 A (100 V), 30 A (240 V)  
(2)Hot switching inrush current,  
measured in accordance with  
European standard EN55103-1:  
20 A (230 V)  
Operating temperature  
5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF)  
Storage temperature  
20ºC to +60ºC (4ºF to +140ºF)  
Operating relative humidity  
Less than 80%  
Storage relative humidity  
Less than 90%  
211(8 3/8  
)
Mass  
6.0 kg (13 lb 3 oz)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Tape transport control system  
Tape speed  
DSR-1500: 28.193 mm/s  
DSR-1500P: 28.221 mm/s  
Recording/playback time  
Using PDV-184ME standard-size  
cassette:  
Maximum 184 minutes  
Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:  
Maximum 40 minutes  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Using PDV-184ME standard-size  
cassette:  
Less than 3 minutes  
Using PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette:  
Less than 1 minute  
Search speed  
When controlling via RS-422A interface:  
Maximum 60 times normal speed in  
both directions  
When controlling from DSRM-10  
Remote Control Unit:  
Jog mode: 0 (still) to 2 times normal  
speed in both directions  
Shuttle mode: 8 speeds from 0 (still) to  
16 times normal speed in both  
directions  
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Analog video inputs  
REF. VIDEO IN  
Video performance  
Band width  
Composite/S-video (DSR-1500):  
BNC type (×2, loop-through with 75 Ω  
automatic terminator)  
Black burst  
0.286 V (DSR-1500) or 0.3 V (DSR-  
1500P), 75 , negative sync  
Composite sync  
30 Hz to 4.2 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y)  
Composite/S-video (DSR-1500P):  
25 Hz to 4.8 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y)  
Component (DSR-1500):  
30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y),  
30 Hz to 1.5 MHz +1.0/5.0 dB (RY/  
BY)  
VIDEO IN (optional DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input  
Board required)  
Component (DSR-1500P):  
25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y),  
25 Hz to 2.0 MHz +1.0/2.0 dB (RY/  
BY)  
Composite/S-video I/O (Y):  
52 dB or more  
BNC type (×3 and 1 loop-through  
connector with 75 automatic  
terminator), composite/component/S-  
video switchable  
S/N  
Composite  
Y/CPST and 1 loop-through connector  
with 75 automatic terminator: 1.0  
Vp-p, 75 , sync negative  
Component I/O (Y): 55 dB or more  
30 ns or less  
2.0% or less (K2T, KPB)  
Y/C delay  
K-factor  
Component  
Y/CPST: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , negative sync  
RY/C and BY: 0.7 Vp-p (75% color  
bars for DSR-1500 or 100% color bars  
for DSR-1500P), 75 Ω  
Processor adjustment range  
Video level*  
Chrome level* ±3 dB/to 3 dB selectable  
±3 dB/to 3 dB selectable  
S-video  
Setup/Black level*  
Y/CPST: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , negative sync  
RY/C: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1500) or 0.3  
Vp-p (DSR-1500P), 75 (burst level)  
±30 IRE (±210 mV)  
Chroma phase* ±30°  
System phase** Sync: ±1 µs  
SC: ±180°  
Analog audio inputs  
*
Adjust with menu settings.  
AUDIO IN (optional DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input  
Board required)  
** Adjust with controls on the front panel.  
XLR 3-pin, female (×2), +4/0/3*/6  
Audio performance  
Frequency response  
dBm, high impedance, balanced  
* For DSR-1500P only  
Two-channel (48 kHz) mode:  
Time code input  
TC IN  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB  
Four-channel (32 kHz) mode:  
20 Hz to 14.5 kHz ±1.0 dB  
BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR-  
1500) or EBU time code (DSR-  
1500P), 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 k,  
unbalanced  
Dynamic range More than 87 dB  
Distortion (THD + N)  
Less than 0.07% (48 kHz)  
Input connectors  
Digital signal inputs  
SDI/SDTI (QSDI) IN (optional DSBK-1501 Digital Input/  
Output Board required)  
BNC type  
SDTI (QSDI) format (270 Mbps)  
SDI format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/  
CCIR656-III  
AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN (optional DSBK-1501 Digital  
Input/Output Board required)  
BNC type (×2), complying with AES-  
3id-1995  
i.DV IN/OUT (optional DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV Input/  
Output Board required)  
6-pin IEEE 1394 connector  
Specifications  
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Output connectors  
Remote control connectors  
REMOTE  
D-sub 9-pin, for connection of editing  
control unit*, RS-422A standard  
Digital signal outputs  
SDI/SDTI (QSDI) OUT (optional DSBK-1501 Digital  
Input/Output Board required)  
BNC type (×2)  
CONTROL S Stereo minijack, for connection of  
SIRCS-compatible remote control unit  
(DSRM-10)  
i.DV IN/OUT (optional DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV Input/  
Output Board required)  
SDTI (QSDI) format (270 Mbps)  
SDI format (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M/  
CCIR656-III  
6-pin IEEE 1394 connector  
AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT (optional DSBK-1501 Digital  
Input/Output Board required)  
BNC type (×2), complying with AES-  
3id-1995  
* ES-7, PVE-500, RM-450/450CE, BVE-600/800/910/2000/9100/9100P,  
etc.  
i.DV IN/OUT (optional DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV Input/  
Output Board required)  
Supplied accessories  
AC power cord (1)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
6-pin IEEE 1394 connector  
Analog video outputs  
VIDEO OUT BNC type (×3), composite/component/  
S-video switchable  
Optional accessories  
DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board  
DSBK-1503 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board  
DSBK-1504/1504P Analog Input Board  
RCC-5G/10G/30G 9-pin remote control cable (length: 5 m  
(16 ft)/10 m (33 ft)/30 m (98 ft))  
Digital video cassette  
Composite  
Y/CPST, RY/C/CPST, and BY/CPST  
(SUPER): 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , sync  
negative  
Component  
Y/CPST: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , negative sync  
RY/C/CPST and BY/CPST (SUPER):  
0.7 Vp-p (75% color bars for DSR-  
1500 or 100% color bars for DSR-  
1500P), 75 Ω  
Standard size: PDVM-64ME/94ME/  
124ME/184ME  
Mini size: PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/  
40ME  
Cleaning cassette  
S-video  
DV12CL (standard size), DVM12CL  
(mini size)  
Y/CPST: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , negative sync  
RY/C/CPST: 0.286 Vp-p (DSR-1500)  
or 0.3 Vp-p (DSR-1500P), 75 (burst  
level)  
Related equipment  
Analog audio outputs  
ES-3/7 EditStation  
AUDIO OUT XLR 3-pin, male (×2), +4/0/3*/6 dBm,  
600 loading, low impedance,  
balanced  
Linear editing control unit: PVE-500, RM-450/450CE,  
BVE-600/800/910/2000/9100/9100P  
DME switcher: DFS-300/300P, DFS-500/500P,  
DFS-700/700P  
MONITOR  
Phono jack, to 11 dBu ±1 dBu, 47  
DXC-D30/D30P Color Video Camera  
DSR-1/1P/300A Digital Videocassette Recorder  
DSR-85/85P/70/70P/80/80P/1800/1800P/2000/2000P  
Digital Videocassette Recorder  
DSR-60/60P/1600/1600P Digital Videocassette Player  
DSR-300/300P/500WS/500WSP/130/130P/150/150P  
Digital Camcorder  
k, unbalanced  
* For DSR-1500P only  
Output for headphones  
HEADPHONES  
Stereo phone jack, to 13 dBu, 8 ,  
unbalanced  
DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit  
Time code output  
TC OUT  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
BNC type, SMPTE time code (DSR-  
1500), EBU time code (DSR-1500P),  
2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB, 600 , unbalanced  
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High-speed transfer of recordings  
It is also possible to transfer the editing material itself  
between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7 at four times normal  
speed. In other words, the transfer can be carried out in one  
fourth of the real time duration. It is of course possible to  
carry out a transfer at four times normal speed when  
backing up video and audio data recorded on the disk drive  
to the DSR-85/85P, or in the opposite direction when  
loading data backed up on the DSR-85/85P to the disk  
drive. Thus the time required is much shorter than with  
conventional equipment (for which, for example,  
transferring a 40-minute segment of video takes 40  
minutes).  
ClipLink Guide  
What Is ClipLink?  
The ClipLink function greatly improves the efficiency of  
the video production process as a whole by recording  
various editing-related data on tape when shooting. As  
such, ClipLink is a revolutionary function that transcends  
the conventional separation of shooting and editing.  
How ClipLink Changes Video Production  
Techniques  
The following describes various ways in which ClipLink*  
video production differs from conventional video  
production.  
* The ClipLink system is a video production system which uses the cassette  
memory function.  
Recording of ClipLink log data lightens the  
shooting workload  
When you start shooting a scene, ClipLink log data such as  
the scene number and time code data are automatically  
recorded into the cassette memory. This eliminates the  
need for a conventional shot listcompiled by someone  
using a stopwatch, clipboard and pencil. You can also  
designate unwanted scenes as NG(no good) and  
automatically skip all NGscenes when editing.  
Recorded index pictures drastically cut editing  
time  
The ClipLink function also features index pictures as a  
time-saving tool for rough editing. Each index picture is a  
compressed image taken from the start of each scene,  
which is recorded onto the tape as a still picture. When  
editing, begin by transferring only the index pictures and  
the ClipLink log data to the EditStations hard disk. You  
can also transfer OK scenes only (NGscenes are  
skipped).  
Next, begin rough editing by viewing the index pictures on  
the EditStations GUI display and rearranging them as you  
wish. This eliminates the difficult work of matching up a  
handwritten shot list with recorded scenes. After you have  
completed this rough editing, you can then transfer only  
the recordings needed for your video program.  
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Example System Configuration and Operation Flow  
The following illustration shows an example system  
configuration for using the ClipLink function and a typical  
ClipLink operation flow.  
Shooting  
DVCAM standard cassette or DVCAM mini cassette  
DVCAM camcorder  
(DSR-130/130P/  
300/300P/500WS/  
500WSP)  
Index pictures: recorded on  
tape  
ClipLink log data: recorded in  
cassette memory  
ClipLink log data recorded onto DVCAM  
cassettes links shooting and editing  
operations.  
ClipLink log data transfer  
ES-7 EditStation non-  
linear editing system  
a)  
DSR-85/1500/1600 /1800 or  
a)  
DSR-85P/1500P/1600P /1800P  
Digital Videocassette Recorder/  
Player  
Index pictures  
b)  
Video output (SDTI)  
ClipLink log data  
RS-422A interface  
Editing  
ES-7 EditStation non-  
linear editing system  
c)  
a)  
DSR-85 /1500/1600 /1800 or  
c)  
a)  
DSR-85P /1500P/1600P /1800P  
Digital Videocassette Recorder/  
Player  
Actual AV data  
b)  
SDTI input/output  
a) The DSR-1600/1600P is a videocassette player.  
b) To transfer SDTI signals between the DSR-1500/1500P or DSR-1800/1800P and ES-7, installation  
of the DSBK-1501 Digital Input/Output Board on the DSR-1500/1500P or the DSBK-1802 SDTI  
(QSDI) Input/Output Board on the DSR-1800/1800P is required; to send an SDTI signal from the  
DSR-1600/1600P to the ES-7, installation of the DSBK-1602 SDTI (QSDI) Output Board on the DSR-  
1600/1600P is required.  
c) Between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7, quadruple transfer is possible through the SDTI interface.  
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ClipLink log data  
Data Generated When Shooting  
ClipLink log data can be recorded automatically or  
manually into the cassette memory for use as a convenient  
alternative to the conventional shot list.”  
The following describes the kinds of data that is generated  
when using the ClipLink function.  
ClipLink log data includes the following items.  
Index pictures  
ClipLink log data Description  
When shooting, a single-frame image from the Mark IN  
point at the start of each scene is recorded as a still picture  
into the camcorders internal memory. These images are  
called index pictures.When you finish shooting, the  
index pictures from all scenes are recorded onto the tape  
after the last scene.  
Reel number  
Data (maximum length: 8 digits)  
(cassette number) consisting of alphanumeric characters  
and/or symbols (This is left blank at  
shipping.)  
Scene number  
A three-digit number from 001 to 198  
(starts at 001 and is automatically  
incremented with each scene.)  
Take number  
OK/NG  
This cannot be changed (set to 1at  
shipping).  
Tape  
Indicates the OK/NG status of a  
particular scene. (In the OK case,  
nothing is recorded.)  
Scene 1  
Scene 2  
Scene 3  
Scene n  
Mark IN/OUT  
point time codes  
These are the time codes that indicate  
the Mark IN and Mark OUT points for  
each scene (HH:MM:SS). These time  
codes are recorded when the camera  
has been set to MARK mode.  
DVCAM camcorders  
internal memory  
After shooting, the index  
pictures in the internal  
memory are recorded onto  
the video tape.  
The time code value is rounded up at  
each Mark IN point and rounded down  
at each Mark OUT point, to a whole  
number of seconds.  
Up to 32 index pictures can be recorded onto the tape space  
normally occupied by one frame, as shown below.  
Cue point time  
code  
This is the time code that indicates the  
cue points (valid up to the frame digit).  
This time code is recorded when the  
camera has been set to CUE mode.  
When in this mode, the time codes at  
the start and end of a recording (the  
Rec IN and Rec OUT time codes) are  
automatically recorded as Mark IN and  
OUT points, respectively.  
Index picture  
0
90  
180  
270  
360  
450  
540  
630  
(PAL) NTSC  
(72) 60  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
(144) 120  
(216) 180  
(288) 240  
(360) 300  
(432) 360  
(504) 420  
9
10  
14  
18  
22  
26  
30  
11  
15  
19  
23  
27  
31  
12  
16  
20  
24  
28  
32  
13  
17  
21  
25  
29  
720 dots  
Seven frame spaces are reserved at the end of the last scene  
as a recording area for index pictures. (A cassette with 16  
Kbits of cassette memory can record up to 198 index  
pictures, and a cassette with 4 Kbits of cassette memory  
can record up to 45 index pictures.)  
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Cue point time codes  
How to record ClipLink log data  
This type of data is especially useful when shooting scenes  
that may contain unexpected events, such as when  
shooting for sports coverage or documentaries.  
Set the camera to CUE mode before you start shooting.  
While shooting, each time you press the cameras TAKE  
button, the current time code is recorded as a cue point  
time code.  
The following describes how to record the various  
ClipLink log data items.  
OK/NG status  
To designate a scene as NG,press the NG button on the  
camera while shooting the scene or at any time before you  
begin shooting the next scene.  
All scenes that do not receive an NGdesignation are  
recorded as OKscenes.  
(When you exit the VCR recording mode, changing the  
OK/NG status is no longer possible.)  
Start  
recording  
End  
recording  
Mark IN/OUT point time codes  
Index picture 1  
This data is especially useful when shooting a video  
program for which a scenario has been created.  
Set the camera to MARK mode before you start shooting.  
While shooting, each time you press the cameras TAKE  
button, Mark IN and Mark OUT point time codes are  
recorded alternately.  
Scene 1  
Take 1  
Rec OUT  
(automatic  
recording)  
Cue point  
Index picture 1  
Index picture 2  
time code  
(manual  
recording)  
Cue point  
time code  
(manual  
Cue point  
time code  
(manual  
End  
recording  
Start  
recording  
Rec IN  
(automatic  
recording)  
recording)  
recording)  
Scene 1  
Take 1  
Scene 2  
Take 2  
Mark OUT  
(manual  
recording)  
Mark IN  
(manual  
recording)  
Mark IN  
(manual  
recording)  
Mark OUT  
(manual  
recording)  
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Time codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT points  
There is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN/  
OUT time codes recorded in the cassette memory, as  
shown in the figure below. The time code value is rounded  
up at each Mark IN point and rounded down at each Mark  
OUT point, to a whole number of seconds.  
Mark IN  
(or Rec IN)  
Mark OUT  
(or Rec OUT)  
Cue  
Actual time code  
12:23:15:10  
12:34:20:20  
12:39:24:23  
Rounded down  
Rounded up  
Time code  
recorded in the  
cassette memory  
(The index  
12:23:16  
12:34:20:20  
12:39:24  
picture is the  
image around  
12:23:15:10.)  
Recording capacity for Mark IN/OUT point  
time codes and cue point time codes  
When in MARK mode, up to 198 pairs of Mark IN and  
Mark OUT points can be recorded (if using a cassette with  
16 Kbits of cassette memory).  
When in CUE mode, up to 396 time code points (including  
all cue point time codes and all Mark (Rec) IN and Mark  
(Rec) OUT point time codes) can be recorded (if using a  
cassette with 16 Kbits of cassette memory).  
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Glossary  
A/B roll editing  
Drop frame mode  
Non-drop frame mode  
An editing method that uses two or  
more playback VCRs to create  
special effects such as dissolve and  
wipe, and uses one record VCR to  
record the results of the editing.  
Using an editing control unit allows  
efficient control of the VCRs and  
very precise editing.  
Time code runs at 30 frames/sec. The  
NTSC system, however, runs at  
about 29.97 frames/sec. Drop frame  
mode adjusts this difference. The  
time code and video are synchronized  
by dropping the first two frames of  
the time code every minute, except at  
the ten-minute marks.  
The number of frames of the time  
code and video run is not adjusted.  
When you use the time code in non-  
drop frame mode, the real playback  
time will be about 86 seconds shorter  
per day than the time code. If you edit  
frame by frame or if you determine  
the length of a shot by counting the  
time code, use drop frame mode.  
AES/EBU format  
EE mode  
A unified format for digital audio  
signals. It allows a single connector  
to carry the signals for two channels.  
EE is an abbreviation of Electric to  
Electric. Video and audio signals are  
supplied to the VCRs internal  
circuits, but not to the recording  
heads.  
Non-linear editing  
Editing while playing back video and  
audio signals recorded on hard disks.  
Video scenes stored on disk can be  
cued up quickly, for increased editing  
efficiency. See also Linear  
editing.”  
BY signal  
A chrominance signal determined by  
subtracting the Y (luminance) signal  
from the B (blue) signal. One of the  
component signals.  
Head drum  
A metal cylinder to which a video  
head is attached. This drum is rotated  
at high speeds in synchronization  
with the sync signal during recording  
and playback.  
PCM audio  
This is an audio signal represented by  
pulse code modulation. The analog  
audio signal is first broken down into  
a sequence of pulses, and these are  
then represented digitally.  
Capstan  
A drive mechanism that moves the  
tape at a specified speed. Its rotation  
normally synchronizes with a  
reference sync signal.  
Linear editing  
Editing while playing back video and  
audio signals recorded on video tape.  
See also Non-linear editing.”  
Preroll  
Chrominance signal  
Running of a video tape to a prior to  
an edit-start point to enable the tape  
to reach a steady speed and to be  
synchronized with other video tapes.  
Color signal containing color  
information such as hue and  
saturation. Also called C signal.  
Loading  
When being loaded, the tape is pulled  
out of the cassette case and threaded  
along the specified tape path and  
wrapped round the drum to be ready  
for recording or playback. Generally,  
this is done automatically when you  
place the cassette at the cassette  
entrance of the VCR. Also called  
threading.  
Component signals (YRB)  
A video signal consisting of a  
luminance signal (Y) and two  
chrominance signals (RY, BY).  
RY signal  
A chrominance signal determined by  
subtracting the Y (luminance) signal  
from the R (red) signal. One of the  
component signals.  
Composite signal  
A composite video signal containing  
video, burst and sync signals.  
Reference video signal  
A video signal consisting of a sync  
signal or sync and burst signals, used  
as a reference.  
Loop-through connection  
A connection which allows a signal  
input to an input connector to pass  
through the unit and exit from an  
output connector as input to external  
equipment. Also called bridging  
connection.  
Condensation  
Condensation of moisture on the tape  
transport mechanisms of VCRs  
including the head drum. If moisture  
condenses on the head drum, the tape  
adheres to the drum and causes  
malfunction.  
Setup (for DSR-1500)  
The difference between the reference  
black level and the blanking level of  
a composite signal.  
SMPTE  
Luminance signal  
Abbreviation of Society of Motion  
Picture and Television Engineers, a  
professional association established  
in the USA.  
The signal that determines the  
brightness of the picture. Also called  
Y signal. One of the component  
signals.  
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S/N  
Superimpose  
Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise  
(ratio). The higher the S/N value, the  
less noise and higher the picture  
quality.  
To put a set of characters onto a  
picture so that both can be seen at the  
same time.  
S-video  
Search mode  
A signal format in which Y  
(luminance) and C (chrominance)  
signals are separated to reduce  
interference between them so that  
noiseless images are reproduced.  
A VCR operating mode used when  
searching for specific scenes, by  
viewing the video output or time code  
values while playing back the tape at  
various speeds in forward or reverse  
direction.  
Sync signal  
A reference signal consisting of  
vertical and horizontal sync signals  
used for synchronizing the scanning  
patterns of the video camera and the  
monitor.  
Servo lock  
Synchronizing the drum rotation  
phase and tape transport phase with a  
reference signal during playback and  
recording so that the video heads scan  
the tape in the same pattern during  
playback and recording.  
TBC  
Abbreviation of Time Base  
Corrector. Electronic circuits to  
electrically stabilize the playback  
signals by removing color variation  
and roll in the playback picture  
caused by irregularity in drum  
rotation and tape movement. Time  
base correction reduces deterioration  
of picture quality when transmitting  
or copying playback signals.  
Standby Off mode  
One of two conditions in the stop  
mode. The drum does not rotate and  
tape is slackened. There is no damage  
to the video heads and the tape, but  
the VCR is not ready for immediate  
recording or playback.  
Standby On mode  
One of two conditions in the stop  
mode. The drum is rotating and the  
tape is wrapped round the drum. The  
VCR is ready for recording or  
playback, so a still picture can be  
obtained.  
Threading  
See Loading.”  
Time code  
Signals recorded on the tape to  
supply information on tape position  
such as the hour, minute, second and  
frame, to assist in setting edit points  
or searching for particular scenes.  
Subcarrier  
A sine wave imposed on the  
luminance portion of a video signal  
and modulated to carry color  
information. Its amplitude represents  
color saturation and its phase  
represents hue.  
Unloading  
When the EJECT button is pressed,  
the VCR automatically winds the  
tape back into the cassette case. Also  
called Unthreading.”  
User bits  
Sections of time code information  
consisting of a total of 32 bits that can  
be used for recording information  
such as date, tape ID number,  
program ID number, etc.  
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Index  
Numerics  
C
A
AES/EBU  
Analog  
E
Editing  
F
digital non-linear editing system  
video/audio signal input section  
video/audio signal output section  
H
High-speed  
Audio  
input/output level control section  
I
AUDIO (AES/EBU)  
AUDIO OUT 1/3 and 2/4 connectors  
D
Digital  
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Recording/playback tape format  
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Remote  
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Tape  
MONITOR  
Monitor  
Time data  
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SDI/SDTI (QSDI)  
PHONES  
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